How much did I buy and declutter in 2023? (MINIMALISM Challenge)

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Happy holiday season my friends!! 🥰❤ This is everything I bought and decluttered this year, down to the tiniest details! If you want to join me in this challenge and keep track of your 'ins' and 'outs' next year, then leave a 🏠 emoji in the comments so that I know how many of you are joining! 😊 It's really not as difficult as it sounds, I recommend just keeping a list in your phone of 'ins' and 'outs' and just quickly write things down when you buy or declutter them. Wishing you all a wonderful last week of the year, and see you again in 2024!!

[@rayeof_light]

I had 55 items in and approximately 400 items out. Some stuff I just didn't count individually going out because it was too much. I love this challenge and it let me see my buying patterns. I was surprised how many bras I bought over the course of a year (7!!) They wear out faster than I realized. Can't wait to do it again

[@SimpleHappyZen]

@rayeof_light Ah wow, great results!!! 🤗❤️ So cool that you've enjoyed it and are doing it again next year! I agree it's great for spotting patterns :)

[@essentialsimplicity]

🏠I did this as well this year. Haven’t done my totals yet. My goal with doing it was to see what I was doing and work towards being more intentional. The main thing I noticed is just how often I bought something and then decluttered it a month or more later. I’m doing it again this coming year. One difference for me is I did count ebooks (I don’t buy other digital items). Looking forward to following along in 2024. Thanks for sharing. I find videos like this very interesting. 😊

[@jenniferpanther2979]

🏠 After helping not one, but two, elderly friends who hoarded move from their long-time homes (20 years and 32 years) my husband and I have decided to do a major declutter of our own home. It was awful! And they didn't want to let anything go! We've already booked ourselves for a yard sale at the end of March to push ourselves.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Wow that's impressive!! Wishing you and your husband all the best with your decluttering goals this year! Hope the challenge can contribute to your goals as well :)

[@IKEMENOsakaman]

It's fun seeing minimalists buying things (I can appreciate each item more)

[@chillibird2511]

Love the colour of the laundry area. What's nice, too, is you have things that spark joy and go well in your apartment. Merry Christmas and looking forward to your future videos ❤ enjoyed this video

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Aw thank you!! I'm in love with the new color of the laundry room too :) Can't wait to paint the rest!! Wishing you and yours a happy, merry Christmas and all the best for 2024!! 🤗🌼❄️☃️

[@rebeccalohnes4016]

🏠 I had already decided to this in 2024. I spent 2023 decluttering and have gotten rid of nearly 1000 items. Yes, 1000!

[@tracynorman4883]

🏠 thank you for another year of great video's. Followed you for years now, still my favourite for calm and realistic content. Have a wonderful festive period and a blessed 2024. ❤ 🇬🇧

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Aw thank you so much Tracy for the kind words and for watching my videos all this time! I really appreciate it 🤗🌱🍵 Have a happy 2024!!

[@flonotflow]

This was very interesting! I really had planned on doing something similar this year, but between having surgery, a kitchen remodel and a bunch of other stuff, it got pushed aside. I will say though, I got rid of a TON of kitchen stuff and didn't buy much other than necessities for the new kitchen. It's so nice having a place for everything and everything in it's place. I probably got rid of enough items to make up for what I bought in any other category LOL! I do need to clean out my clothing, another area that kind of hit a wall towards the end of the year, so planning on going back to curating my closet. To decluttering in 2024! 🥂🏡

[@ginnyberg9271]

I absolutely love this idea and I had never heard of a low by ear. I just always have said I’m frugal so I’m gonna do a low by here and I do wanna get rid of more stuff because I just bought myself a tiny cottage so this is a great idea. Thank you for sharing.

[@jgordy4840]

No disrespect, Veera is saying a "low buy year" I'm in also 🏡

[@SimpleHappyZen]

So happy you're inspired and wishing you all the best with your goals in 2024!! 🤗🌼❄️☃️

[@pinkroses135]

4:35 That is often overlooked. The only exception I can think of would be petite solid wood forever pieces in your signature style.

[@ms.schnapp7415]

🏘 I appreciate your breakdown in the clothing category. For the last three years, I have tracked purchases and categorized them into clothing/shoes/bags/beauty/home/misc. Clothing is consistently the area I want to improve. I like having something new to wear now and again, I've upgraded my wardrobe to quality over quantity, and in the last three years I've transitioned from 5x in office to full remote to now hybrid (with more casual work attire). Recently, I decided since I enjoy fashion, I'm not going to beat myself up so much for buying what I want in this category. In 2023, I purchased 25 clothing items. I'd like to improve and buy at least 20% less in this category next year♥

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Glad you enjoyed the video! 💕 Good to see that tracking purchases has been helpful for you too. We can definitely also choose to only track a certain category of items, to get some more insights there. Good luck with your low-buy goals, wishing you and yours a happy, merry Christmas and all the best for 2024!! 🤗🌼❄️☃️ See you on Patreon with 1 more video this year!

[@sluggo206]

Posessions I really appreciate: (A) Stepladder: Mine is just a plastic step with legs that fold flat so i can store it sideways in the gap between the refrigerator and counter. (B) Thermometer. I got a 4-pack with a round dial and a smaller dial for humidity. One is in my room, one in the kitchen, and two I gave as gifts. (C) Table with folding legs. This is my only table, and is so versatile. (I also have a desk.) (D) A 3-pack of metal colanders. These are a joy to use and replace my plastic ones. I found they also replace my broken juice squeezer: I just lay a colander on top of the salad and squeeze lemons over it.

[@ardethellis8930]

🏠 I have been casually decluttering for a few years. In 2023 that has been stepped up considerably. In 2024, I hope to let go of even more things. But our old house is in need of some major repairs and I want to expand the garden. Aquiring and upgrading my tools is going to be a large part of the budget this year. Keeping track of the "ins" and "outs" will be most helpful in 2024. Thank you for a great year of content. 😍❤😍

[@jduggan4129]

Thank you for such great advice. I’m hoping to declutter more in the new year. Love you. California Joanna

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you Joanna! Wishing you all the best with your decluttering goals in the new year! Remember to keep taking one step at a time :) All the best for 2024!! 🎄❄☃

[@minimalmomgreece]

🏡 i will try that too Vera. I m very excited to this idea and i will probably make a video about that challenge too if i succeed.

[@teresaromero8655]

Good for you ! You know what you want and you go for it ! Love it ! 🤗

[@cantocant2346]

Such a great breakdown of how you brought in and took out. Thank you for all your inspiration this year, you are very appreciated!!

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Aw thank you, glad you enjoyed it!! Happy holidays and all the best for 2024!! 🤗🌼❄️☃️

[@carlienvandernet7902]

Wishing you wonderful Christmas days and all good for the new year 🩵

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you so much Carlien! Wishing you a wonderful Christmas too and all the best for 2024!! 🤗🌼❄️☃️

[@lisafreeman5813]

I really enjoyed watching and learning from you this year ... I appreciate you sharing your process! Looking forward to 2024.

[@TS-wm9ws]

Awww, Vera, thank YOU for creating such a wonderful community. Wishing you a happy and healthy 2024. I've been keeping track since you posted your video on your 2022 results. I haven't tallied yet. I'm about to go through the dreaded boxes of memorabilia and kid art and such. Would you counting each photo, drawing, greeting card as one each or count a bundle as one? I can't seem to add a house emoji but I'll definitely continue this in 2024. ❤

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Aw thank you!!! 🥰🥰🥰 Yes that's a good question. Sometimes it was difficult, like how to count things. For example, a pair of socks. 1 or 2? A box of nails. 1 or 100? Haha. I guess make up your own rules here, whatever works for you. I would probably count them separately, unless they are part of a set. Like getting rid of 5 different cards, I would count as 5. But a picture book with hundreds of pictures, I would count as 1. Good luck!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@sl9906]

Be blessed Vera!🏡. Excited about this challenge in my “no/low buy year” loved this video as always 😁

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Awesome!!! So cool you're joining the challenge!! Wishing you all the best with your no/low buy year and have a lovely holiday season!! 🤗❤️❤️❤️

[@geraldgithunguri1969]

Hey Vera!! Great video on decluttering. Just simply want to wish you and your family and friends a very Merry Christmas and SUPER DOOPER New Year! To more great content ahead!😁

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you so much Gerald and I really appreciate all the good vibes this year! Wishing you and yours the merriest Christmas and all the best for 2024!!! 🎄❄☃🤗

[@geraldgithunguri1969]

@@SimpleHappyZen you're most welcome!

[@SJ-cd4gx]

This seems so workable im going to try this! Thanks for sharing😊

[@CitrouilleCitron]

I did this challenge this year (2023) after watching the video of 2022-2023's challenge. I got rid of 60 items. That's a very good tips to follow our purchases. Thanks for the motivation !

[@mastandstars]

🏡I kinda want to keep a list for myself for 2024. I know you did this last year too. This video has inspired me to try this out. Looking forward to seeing your videos in the new year. I REALLY enjoy your channel. Congratulations on your new apartment ❤️

[@claudiarepp4471]

🏠 I will try it. Best wishes for the new year.

[@kkennedy2987]

Wishing you and yours the Merriest Christmas 🎄. See you in the New Year! Stay safe

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Aw thank you so much, wishing you the same!! See you in 2024!!🎄❄☃🤗

[@LynneMilne]

Thanks

[@SHuang-iw8nl]

🏠 Thank you for the inspiration. Thanks for all the minimalist contents, i always love and enjoy them. Merry Chrismas and happy holiday Vera. 🎉

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Yay, good luck with the challenge next year!!! Thank you so much for being a part of this community, happy holidays to you and yours and all the best for 2024!!! 🎄❄☃🤗

[@MsMonika59]

I admire any person who can DECLUTTER. I struggle so much being a clean hoarder. I just want to keep everything - particularly if it’s not broken. I am not into shopping much. But I can’t let go of old stuff; because in my mind it is still useful. I need help. Greetings from Australia 🇦🇺 ❤

[@ronda176]

Hi Vera I hope you and your boyfriend have a wonderful holiday and you take some time to rest and enjoy this time of year. Here’s to an amazing 2024!

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Aw thank you Ronda, I appreciate that! 🤗🌼❄️☃️ Wishing you and yours happy holidays and all the best for 2024!!

[@ronda176]

@@SimpleHappyZenthank you 🙂

[@domoniquevaldez2381]

🏠 I'm very inspired I've gotten rid of more than half of my clothes, shoes, and alot of miscellaneous things, thanks to you! U put alot In perspective when it comes to things being needed and what value it has, so thank you!

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Aw wow that's amazing Dominique, way to go! Something to be proud of :)

[@camillaholst7321]

Thank you for sharing, and Happy New Year 🎉

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Happy new year to you too Camilla 🤗❤️

[@bollybelly]

Dear Vera, I want to thank you for all of your encouraging videos. With your help, I did a major declutter of my wardrobe this past year as well as many household, decor items, hobby etc. It feels amazing to have less stuff for sure, but my biggest takeaway is the newfound awareness of shopping and purchasing! All of the time and money spent, without giving it much thought 😮 So many things that I really thought that I needed or would make my life better, I am now appreciating the space and less clutter that I have. ❤

[@franwalker9437]

Thank you for the content you have shared all year, have a happy Christmas and new year ❤

[@SimpleHappyZen]

You're so welcome, thank you for being around!! Wishing you and yours a happy, merry Christmas and all the best for 2024!! 🤗🌼❄️☃️

[@anacorona6234]

Suerte con tu libro en español! Y feliz año nuevo!

[@SUEMAGENTA]

🏠 Gracias a ti, Vera! Felices Fiestas y 2024🎉🎉❤❤

[@TS26]

🏠. Great idea and I want to just do the in part of the challenge as I’m still new to minimalism and will be decluttering a lot. Keep track of all the things ‘out’ would be impossible but I want to be mindful and track the ‘in’ items! Happy New Year, Vera!

[@SimpleHappyZen]

That sounds great!! Good luck with keeping track of your ins and with your decluttering goals!! And all the best for 2024!! 🤗🌼❄️☃️

[@susanspisak65]

I am considering doing this challenge ! Thank you for all of your wonderful content

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Yay, nice to hear!! Thanks for being here Susan, have a wonderful end of 2023 and all the best for 2024!! 🤗🌼❄️☃️

[@joanmayer304]

I am going to declutter as much as possible before 2024. I am then going to spend the next year being minimalist and frugal. It is mostly just the challenge that I am looking forward to. I do like to travel so prefer to spend my money on that and not a bunch of stuff that just sits around the house i. e. clutter! Thanks for the tips re writing it all down. I am going to do this to be more mindful. ❤️ from 🇨🇦

[@estherv5317]

🏠 I was inspired by you last year to do this challenge, and it was fun to keep track of the things I decluttered and bought! In total, I decluttered 80 items, and I bought 43 items. I'm not counting items I got as gifts. But that's not many either. As for my wardrobe, I really need to buy new clothes for myself, but I don't like shopping and finding clothes that fit me is difficult. I really liked this video Vera, hope you had a nice Christmas, and have a nice last week of the year! 🎄✨️

[@margarettownsley9500]

Hi Vera I just started on my minimalist journey January 2023 I’ve decluttered possibly 2,000 items I’m not exactly sure what I may have brought in but my biggest expense was 3 items from oak furniture land I’m not where I want to be but at least I’m on this journey and hopefully a bit more experience now so I’m hoping to get better organised with more thought and detail in everything I do I’ve been watching your channel for some time now and love it and I’m definitely with you on keeping track of in versus out challenge thank you for all your videos 🏠 happy Christmas to you 🎄

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Wow that's amazing Margaret, congratulations on decluttering so many things and I'm happy you're enjoying your minimalism journey! Wishing you and yours all the best for 2024!! 🤗🌼❄️☃️

[@vikieierdam5516]

Your purchases for you new home are lovely. You have a good eye for "cozy minimalist," Vera. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you, your boyfriend and your family.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Aw thanks Viki, I appreciate that :) Wishing you and yours a happy, merry Christmas and all the best for 2024!! 🤗🌼❄️☃️

[@JasmineBrownOttawa]

I hope you have a great holiday and see you in the new year! I may try your challenge next year, will take a look at the categories. 😃🎄❄☃

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you Jasmine, wishing you a lovely holiday season too and see you in 2024!! 🤗❤️🎄❄☃

[@Marsolan]

Wow, that’s a lot of work to track this!! But it’s so telling. I will do this next year 🏡

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Awesome!! 🤗❤️ It's not really a lot of work, but I guess it depends on how many ins and outs you have :) The trickiest thing is to remember to write things down as soon as you get rid of them or buy them, so you don't forget :)

[@Marsolan]

I will try. I am afraid what I will learn 😂😂😂 I am especially concerned about Amazon purchases, one button to pay and no buttons to autopay the Amazon credit card - it’s a recipe for a disaster 😂😂. Will do my best. Thank you for inspiration!! Happy happy 2024 to you and yours!🎉

[@sarahhaka]

🏠 this sounds like an interesting thing to join in with for 2024, I've been trying to be more mindful of my purchases this last 6 months or so, really thinking about if I actually need things or not so happy to give it a go. All the best for for the new year!

[@carmenlheureux5435]

Very interesting, thank you. Happy holidays Vera!

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Happy Holidays to you and yours and all the best for 2024!!! 🎄❄☃🤗

[@Flukey_1970]

Hope you guys have a great Christmas and new year.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Aw thank you! Wishing you and yours a happy, merry Christmas and all the best for 2024!! 🤗🌼❄️☃️

[@sonnywind540]

Perfekt! I will start a list, in & out. And I will start a inspired happy new year with U Vera! Thanks 4 all the Inputs. 🎄

[@pippyg7747]

Happy Holidays and have a wonderful start to 2024! Thank you for all your videos!!

[@jennyjenkins877]

Thank you for doing this interesting challenge and reporting your results!

[@SimpleHappyZen]

You're welcome, I loved doing it!! Wishing you and yours a happy, merry Christmas and all the best for 2024!! 🤗🌼❄️☃️

[@tinywalnut6337]

Keep loose items away from the rotating components of the drill, and you'll be fine. There's nothing to be scared of. Keep a strong grip on the handle and brace yourself and you should be okay. Impact drills are even easier, but a driver still is nothing to be scared of. I'm 5'3" and 105 pounds and I've used a hole saw over half my weight to drill horizontally through a concrete wall. If I can do that, you can do anything too.

[@francineh.7825]

Happy holidays!! I wish I had kept track as I've been getting rid of lots of things as I'm really trying to pare down. I was curious so just counted the items that I will be taking to Dress for Success and I'm letting go of 51 items (purses, office clothing, shoes, scarves) then every day clothes to donate as well - and zero items in. After the holidays I'll be going through the electronics/those random cables, dishes, and filing.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Wow amazing!!! 🥰 Wishing you and yours the merriest Christmas and all the best for 2024!!! 🎄❄☃🤗

[@francineh.7825]

@@SimpleHappyZen All the best to you and your family as well 🌲💚🌲

[@San-r5z]

Hi Vera. I have been following your videos for quite some time now. Pleasure to see your videos on minimalism, which are balanced, creative and inspiring. By the way, I will try this challenge in 2024. Happy holidays!

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Aw thank you so much, that's such a nice compliment :) Happy Holidays and all the best for 2024!! 🤗🌼❄️☃️

[@BlindIntoTheSun]

I’ve decluttered 226 items and bought 121 new items. For clothing I mostly shop second hand, but it’s new for me (and some items are actually new even though it’s from Vinted) Most of it was one in one out. But we did buy some new stuff for our trip to the USA this year since we’ve never really traveled before. And just like you we also bought new towels after 15 years 😅 So in total a 105 items left our home this year! I’ll be keeping track next year as well 🏠

[@autumnjoycemarie]

I completed this challenge this year too per your video from sharing it last year! I’ll share my final results with you after the new year!

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Awesome, great job!! Looking forward to reading your results 😄

[@kristalaanemets4447]

I recently discovered your channel and have binge-watched your videos and I have to say that I love your videos, the topics are so important and your videos are so well executed! It's amazing to discover people so similar to me all over the world, thanks to KZbin! Happy Holidays!

[@sluggo206]

What I find amazing is how she can find thirty new ideas in one video, then thirty in another, then thirty in another. I've been a minimalist for thirty years and I still find tons of ideas in her videos.

[@sharonholmes6083]

Thank you, Vera. This video is timely for me, as my husband and I moved to different city and I am still purging items that I know longer need.

[@catetanenbaum2418]

🏠 I've been spending too much lately and I think documenting all my purchases (a lot of which are snacks and coffees) would help me realize where I'm mindlessly spending.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Yes it's definitely very eye-opening, the numbers don't lie haha. :) Good luck and enjoy the challenge!

[@maisyjane7275]

Thank you for sharing your tracking process! I will try my best to do the same for 2024! 🏠 We have already decluttered a lot this year, but we are hoping to move into a smaller home this coming year, so much more downsizing to come, I hope ☺

[@mmorris13]

🏡 Yippee! Low buy for me! Some sentimental decluttering too! Happy Holidays Vera! Have a blessed New Year! Looking forward, as always, to your next video!

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Awesome! Wishing you all the best with your low buy year and with keeping track! Wishing you and yours the merriest Christmas and all the best for 2024!!! 🎄❄☃🤗

[@mmorris13]

@@SimpleHappyZen 🎄🎄🎄Thank you, and to you too!!

[@sarinasuisse6933]

🏠 So interesting Vera! And I'm happy for you that you didn't let minimalism keep you from celebrating your fresh start. Replacing stuff can be very reasonable and make you happy for a long time. I am going to do challenge with you for next year 🤓 Happy holidays and all the best for the new year! 🙂⭐️

[@deniselawson6387]

Happy New year 🎉 have you done a skincare video? You look amazing

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you and Happy New Year! :) I have a video about that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5zRi6eHgLaViNk

[@joanneverreau2546]

Merry Christmas to you and all your friends and family ✨🎁🎄. Thank you for all your helpful videos 😊

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you so much Joanne, wishing you and yours a happy, merry Christmas and all the best for 2024!! 🤗🌼❄️☃️

[@heatherfield1253]

🏡I love this! Looking forward to joining.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Yay!! Enjoy the challenge and good luck!

[@birdieindadell6562]

I will be joining your 2024 In/Out Challenge. I’m so curious to see the results at the end of the year! Loved the video, as always. Take care, friend!🥰💞✨

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Awesome!! Enjoy the challenge, Wishing you all the best for 2024!! 🤗🌼❄️☃️

[@yyy-x6j]

not enough energy, still want to leave a comment to say thank you.💐 always love your videos💕

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you so much, I appreciate that!! :) Wishing you all the best for 2024!!

[@yyy-x6j]

I just noticed it sounded like you didn't have enough energy in the video, but I meant that I didn't have enough energy to think and write in English. I just wanted to leave a comment so you know I love your videos. Hope I didn't sound rude.😵‍💫

[@draganamaljkovic1133]

🏕... great video, Vera! Happy holidays to you too ❤

[@minecraftplayslmg9608]

My favorite book is also the house of the spirits! Indiana

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Ah cool!! 🤗

[@Deb.-.]

Hi Vera, I did not fully complete my listing of In vs Out but the total is approx 30 items in , and an amazing 209 out. Merry Christmas from Australia.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Wow, that's amazing Deb!! Way to go!! Wishing you and yours a happy, merry Christmas and all the best for 2024!! 🤗🌼❄️☃️

[@Fitiaosana]

🏡 thank you. And well done. 🤩🤩

[@sqiesel73]

🏠Thanks for sharing this. It looks like an interesting process and a great way to be mindful about what’s coming into your life. I have been thinking about doing a 1 in 2 out method to try and reduce things along with general decluttering. Will definitely have a go at recording this afrosssthe year 😊

[@chrstopherblighton-sande2981]

I was so looking forward to this video as I was so curious as to the effects of your move. Really enjoyed it. 😃 Unfortunately I lost track of my list in September due to life getting a bit challenging towards the end of the summer and because I totally over complicated the way I recorded my ins and outs! 🙄lol, however up until that point I had 44 items come in and I decluttered 37. I did have to get a few things in the past month but I've also decluttered so I think the ratio between those figures probably still applies. I'll definitely be keeping track this coming year. 🏠 Thank you for all your amazing videos during 2023, they have added huge amounts of inspiration and enjoyment to the year. Here's to a wonderful 2024 for you and your channel. x

[@LucasSouza]

Loved the idea! 🏠

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Yay!! Enjoy the challenge!

[@JH-sj4wg]

watching your video has made me consider doing this for 2024 although I'm a bit scared to think of how many things I might be bringing in! looking forward to your next video as always. Have a wonderful holiday Vera!

[@trisnaekowiyatnikawaii3860]

I've only used staub as kitchen tools since 2018 to replace all my cheap student pots and pans during my master's years. It was such a pain in the ** in terms of price, but the best investment I've ever made in my adult life. My three staubs are still in place as I got married this year and moved into a new house two years ago. And we only use these three appliances for cooking and baking. As it says, the product is guaranteed for life. Plus, you don't have to worry about whether I'm using a gas, vitroceramic or induction stove. Plus, it can take you to another level of culinary experience, because everything we cook is delicious and healthy, with less seasoning and oil. I highly recommend it if you want to make your cooking more efficient.

[@cathylynnpietranton]

Wow Vera well done👍 I have never thought about keeping track. When the mood strikes me I declutter and really don't think about it. Happy Holidays and the best to you both in the New Year. Hugs from across the ocean ❤☃️🎄

[@tamadonnat.299]

🏠 I enjoy your videos, Vera. I’m looking forward to doing this challenge this year. Happy New Year!🥳🎆🎉

[@VasquezRose81_99]

🏠 just need to remember to write it down before forgetting. Thank you for your helpful videos. Merry Christmas from Texas

[@sandramaki7819]

🏡Loved this video! I will be tracking my purchases and decluttering in 2024 . Thanks for the wonderful inspiration! Happy holidays ❤❤❤

[@simplysavingswithheather6381]

🏠 Happy holidays, Vera! Plan to join you on this challenge in 2024!

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Awesome!! Enjoy the challenge, wishing you and yours a happy holiday season and all the best for 2024!! 🤗🌼❄️☃️

[@simplysavingswithheather6381]

@@SimpleHappyZen Thank you! 💗

[@germanletsdrizzle2650]

That’s a really cool idea, gonna try to do it in 2024!🙏🏻

[@sarahlundregan3403]

My devils ivy also died when we recently moved apartment, I was so disappointed! Congrats on your new home, it's great that even in the midst of a move you still thought about and kept track of your consumption :)

[@JasminBisch]

🏚 I discovered your channel just a few days ago. I like the idea of keeping track of whats coming in and out. I will give this a try for 2024!

[@peachyclean8281]

I am currently on my adventure to being more minimal and really happy with my progress this year. I was able to declutter 989 items, and I brought in 155. Many were replacements of old and broken items, but I also bought 8 D&D dice sets. So with it being 56 items just there, that took up over a third of my new items bought this year. Also I got 14 anqitue tin toys too. 😅

[@extrememinimalism]

I tracked for six months. I somehow managed to basically end the year on the same number I decluttered as I brought in, like clothing and shoes we outgrew or worn out and broken cups and finished books. Things that are totally new are arts and crafts, individual pencils were counted. I got into BJO and full on luxury baths and kiddo got into crafts, outdoor toys and learning to walk/ride/jump etc. Next year I am going back to the gym and doing nursery runs, so will be buying new bag, water bottle and gym sets.

[@sandra486]

🏠 just love it 😊

[@beataz6343]

🏠 I had a plan to start today, but I've never made a list, I'll try. I've already thrown away a lot of things, but there's still a lot to get back😅

[@kmariedutton]

Hi Vera! I love your videos! Thank you so much for all you do and the messages you send.

[@audreyhertz301]

I decluttered my entire apartment before we moved across the country 3 months ago. We have replaced some items, but only what we found essential. Some of our "new to us" furniture was given to us by church members. The only new furniture we bought was our bed. I am really loving having less items in my new home.

[@xdewdrops]

Happy holidays

[@sleepypanda8435]

I love this idea! I may just try it myself. I’ve done it with just makeup

[@amychen2504]

I am inspired by this project! It'd keep me more honest.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Hahahah yes, the numbers don't lie! 😂

[@liliensommer9477]

Loved the video again! So interesting to see what you bought and decluttered this year. And how old most of the things were you replaced, very considerate of you! Will join you in this challenge next year too😊 Video suggestion for next year: Can you please show us your new wardrobe, how you store things in there and maybe combine it with an "trying on everything in my wardrobe" part where you explain to us why you love each item? I know that you will probably think this is not interesting to watch but it definitely is😅 Have a merry Christmas still & a good end of the year☺️💕

[@beatrizandreaortizfernande8442]

🏡 I Marie-Kondo-ed my things over a decade ago when I graduated from university, but I didn’t think of myself as a minimalist then. I was simple getting rid of some clutter. I am have only really started my minimalism journey in the past few months and is going to be my big theme in the coming year. I’m really looking forward to creating space in my life in 2024! ☺️

[@christineschollar1317]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Thank you for all your videos. Look forward to more next year. Planning on doing a low buy year 2024. xx

[@bellmark64]

Merry Christmas. Happy New Year.

[@lisagrant2017]

I will be trying this starting on Chriatmas day. Awesome idea

[@melaniewoodcock7791]

Definitely up for the low-buy year. I always try to but don’t usually write it down, so do idea how it ends up.

[@alyssamillionaro]

Wow, I just realized that I cannot say how many items I've got of each category - I think way too many! That must be awesome to have the control of things coming in and going out. I really need to get rid of stuff - many items need to go!

[@SashaJMcGhee]

I love this idea and will definitely be joining next year 🏠 Happy New Year! See you in 2024