let’s talk about money: what i'm NOT buying this year, my wishlist + my best purchases of last year

[@sabinemetz]

I realised through watching this that I'm a closeted minimalist. I have 1 back-up shampoo because my shampoo was on sale. I have 1 bottle of conditioner in my shower, 1 facewash that I love, a body wash that we got gifted, a 3 step skincare routine that I'm faithful to and only ever buy back when I finish something... I've had the same shoes for years, I rarely buy clothing. If I was a cishet man I would probably have a weekly podcast about this.

[@ZoePritchard]

the last line got me 😂😂😂

[@sabinemetz]

looool because it's true 🤠 @@ZoePritchard

[@nicknacks7824]

Let's talk about proper pajamas! I feel you on this. I just recently starting buying myself actually pajama sets and it's honestly life changing. Budgeting and saving is so important but so is investing in the things that truly matter. I'm really taking my running seriously this year, and I've been putting a good chunk of money towards all things running. It's all about intentional and thoughtful spending vs just throwing money around. Loved this video!

[@ZoePritchard]

I love this!!!

[@yubima]

I started buying sketchers, have 2 at the moment and dont plan on buy more untill one die. But i buy on the website when theyre on sale at arround 30 dolars ( not my currency, but i budget CLP $30.000)

[@williamwarren9448]

Zoe …. Might be useful to know the one in one out rule … if you find something you love … something has to go out to donation or sale … it has helped me a lot ..: shoes / purses / clothes especially ! Glenda and yes ! Use stuff up !!!

[@ZoePritchard]

so true!! 💖

[@chantelr7529]

I loved this video! I tried SO hard to think of my best purchases in 2023 and only came up with one: custom orthotics! They were $$$ but soo worth it. My only regret is that I didn’t get them sooner. I’ll have to think some more on things I am NOT purchasing in 2024. Great video!

[@ZoePritchard]

ohhh that's a good one!

[@AubreyJoySale]

Your authenticity is really refreshing. This is why I keep watching your videos. Gained some good finance insights as always ❤

[@ZoePritchard]

thank you so much!!

[@maloumasereel966]

Yaaay perfect timing, was just looking for a video to watch while cleaning up 🥰🥰 Love your videos! 💞

[@ZoePritchard]

yayyy hope you enjoy! 🩷

[@megand576]

I’m a stay at home momma of a 3 year old and newborn and I’ve had to stop myself from buying outfits that I can’t wear at home. I love cute clothes but need to be practical that I’m running after toddlers all day so investing in athletic clothes is what I need to do! Also, my husband and I have been saving to redo our bathroom (new floor tile, vanity and shower tile). So we have saved for 10 years and are finally doing it this year!

[@ZoePritchard]

that's how I feel but with my dog, she makes everything so dirty 😂 I hope the bathroom reno goes amazing

[@sydneypitre5475]

perfect posting timing!!!💕 watching this while i pack for my month long work trip to poland ahhhh such good background vibes!✨

[@ZoePritchard]

ahhh have an amazing trip, sounds exciting! 💖

[@filibusterfirework74]

As someone who has trained a lot of dogs in the past, 90% is training people. Honestly you’re training yourself as well what to do to help your dog. Separation anxiety is a tough one but the reality is that it just will take persistence with your training.

[@HM-pw8it]

Love your channel! It’s helping me stay accountable. I’m the same age with the same goals so this really helps keep me on track!! Thank you!! ❤

[@ZoePritchard]

ahh amazing!! 💖✨

[@mutomboinprogress]

Lovingggggg the long hair! Looks so good! Omg my husband used to have a dog (before we got married) and training was definitely one of the costly items on his budget and I felt the same way you did about the training. It was so expensive for very little results. With him working 8 - 5 plus an hour+ long commute each way, there was hardly any time to put into continuing the training after the trainer was gone.

[@ZoePritchard]

thank youuuu 💖💖 and yes makes sense!! that was how I was feeling too with the separation training 🙃 at least now I can go at my own pace and save the cost

[@mariayudakova8378]

Demon copperhead is so good! I’m reading it rn, and honestly it’s one of the best reads I’ve had in a while

[@ZoePritchard]

I can't wait!!

[@mgovig]

Buying books and reading books are separate hobbies 🤪

[@ZoePritchard]

TRUEEEE

[@nitaroberts5182]

Love this video. I have save so much money by going to the library and using Kindle Unlimited and actually reading the books I have at home. Love your videos !!!!

[@ZoePritchard]

love this!!! 🩷📚

[@MinaMakesNoise]

hey zoe!! you inspired me to start a youtube channel last year 😌 I’m really trying to stay on top of it because i don’t love my day job 😪

[@ZoePritchard]

hiii keep at it!! looks like you are doing amazing so far

[@katejung9112]

Loved this Zoe!! I think most of us can relate to being easily influenced to buy things lol how do you decide if something is an impulse/influenced purchase or it’s something that’d really bring value to your life? 👀

[@ZoePritchard]

probably how quickly i purchase it! i don't think theres anything wrong with being influenced to buy something, but I know it's an impulse if I buy it super quickly without taking a few days to mull it over :)

[@poppycalliope]

I'm not buying books this year either and it is SO hard! I wish I had unlimited budget for books because my local library is not it! They don't have a good selection at all 😅 loved this video it was so fun ❤

[@ZoePritchard]

hahaha i feel you! Montreal has less stocks of English book so anything popular is simply never available 😂

[@mansoor3159]

Zoe you have such a sweet sweet voice and I am your biggest biggest fan you are my inspiration and I wish you have a beautiful week ahead 💓💓💓💓

[@ZoePritchard]

aw thank you!!! youre so kind

[@TonyaS]

Things I'm not spending money on: eating out (although I was never really bad at it before), any new video equipment (unless a HUGE project warrants it), I've NEVER been a shoe/purse person, extra lotions and potions that don't really do anything to fight aging. lol Things I will spend money on: I do love my candles, experiences (particularly travel if work picks up, and workout gear (because I practically live in and I end up having to do laundry a couple times a week because I go through it so fast, and hair cuts (because I have shorter hair and I got complacent for too long and was just doing ponytails). ETA: also invest in my hobbies like tap dance classes, which I started about 2 years ago.

[@jasminkln]

I have been on a low spend budget for 3 years now. This year I have only set saving goals but not spending goals so we will see how it goes :) Because of the low spending I'll be able to buy myself an apartment soon (I'm 21 currently), but I definitely don't want to continue living this life :) Good luck on your journey, you're doing great!🙌

[@ZoePritchard]

JASMIN!!! you are amazing good for you 🩷🩷

[@kaileemckenzie]

Can I please deinfluence the Dyson? I have two dogs and have had two dysons (an old and new one) The dog hair gets clogged so quickly! I can't believe I spent over a thousand dollars on a shitty vacuum lol. I actually get so frustrated every time I clean.

[@ZoePritchard]

noooo i don't want to hear this 😂 LOL! I've heard such mixed reviews... but what IS the best cordless vacuum?

[@cupcakes122422]

@@ZoePritchard The biggest thing with vacums and hair is to get one without a roller brush. Thats where all the haird gets stuck and they are a pain in the but to take apart and clean. I had a roommate with a beatiful long haired dog and a dyson. That thing got clogged so fast and there are so many pieces to take apart!

[@bee42Sad]

Sony headphones are so much better than the apple ones! Noise cancelling, comfort/ fit.

[@ZoePritchard]

🩷🩷🩷

[@dearballet]

love a good money chat 🥰

[@ZoePritchard]

yayyyy 💗

[@lauraholland8831]

Off topic but your brows are fantastic in this video 💕

[@ZoePritchard]

thank you so much!!

[@Miss.ducharme]

You started to read a court of thorn and roses after me. I was reading a few books at the same time and thought it was really slow so I would always put it down. I saw that you had purchased mist and fury. In your last vlog I believe… I was like better get to it, it gets better once you are about half in. I’m almost done now, and I have to give you the credit. For motivating my a** lol 😂

[@ZoePritchard]

oh nice!! honestly it was meh but mist and fury is so far so good!

[@Fathervivian]

ZOE!! YOU ARE LOOKING SO BEAUTIFUL! 🌷🤍🤍

[@ZoePritchard]

omg thank youuu 💖🥺

[@elizamartin4263]

This was such a fun video! I've always been a Coach girl (since I was a teenager) and their purses are so cute and such high quality. I'm also obsessssed with pajamas and my favorite brand is Soma. They're known as a more middle-aged mom brand but their Cool Nights collection is insanely soft even after literally hundreds of washes. I have a pair of shorts from there that I am still wearing over 10 years later. I hope they sell to Canada!

[@ZoePritchard]

uh oh they look sooo cozy! and they do ship to Canada

[@elizamartin4263]

@@ZoePritchard def get them next time you buy PJ's, you won't regret it! Their sleep shirts (short sleeve nightgowns) are my fav 💗

[@interpretrebekah]

early!!! i need to also tell myself to stop buying sneakers 😅 i just love all the fun colored gazelles and spezials 🌈

[@ZoePritchard]

sneakers are addictive!!!

[@siobhanod]

Very interesting Zoe. I decided at the start of this year to stop purchasing candles and books. Hoping to join library soon x

[@ZoePritchard]

amazing!! 💖

[@mxinwei]

I've been using the library exclusively but its tough if you're looking to get a popular book quickly. My trick is to place myself on many many holds and wait for whichever come by. Sometimes an entire bunch comes and sometimes one or two, but it gives me the sense of urgency to read them. This year I'm cutting back on eating out and meal prepping with Stasher bags. I've also been thinking about getting the Hatch alarm for the winter season since it's so hard to wake up in the dark...did yours help?

[@ZoePritchard]

haha I've been there too when all the books arrive at once 😂🫶🏻 and the hatch helps A LOT! I put the light to start 30 mins before the alarm and I often wake up before the alarm sound

[@nickyodujirin]

I’ve heard the AirPod Max are bad quality. I would recommend getting a pair of Bang & Olufsens. I have a pair and they’re great! They look good, are comfortable and are excellent quality. I’d say their pricing is similar to Apple’s.

[@ZoePritchard]

thank you this is sooo helpful!!

[@TaylahLouiseBudgets]

I’m trying not to buy anymore activewear. I’m consistent with the gym but I have a HUGE collection and if I lose weight (which is the goal) none of it will fit so I don’t want to buy any more at my current size

[@ZoePritchard]

activewear is so addicting I feel you! but if you have enough then save that money hehe

[@MsLaniBanani]

Budget for your Night out a fix amount of number. If you dont spend it all, you have to give it as a Tipp. That may makes you enjoy it because you „HAVE“ to spend it anyway.

[@ZoePritchard]

OHHHH this is a good idea!!

[@hay5441]

Anthropologie sells something similar to the bottega. If you want that but not pay a crazy amount. Purses are my weakness. Ugh

[@ZoePritchard]

I went and looked at that one!!! But I found it was a little too expensive for how it felt 🙃 I went and tried the Bottega one just for fun (and walked out like hehe byeee) and OMG the quality is nuts, now nothing can compare 😭

[@debrafirestone861]

All you need at your age is a good cleanser Moisturizer and sunscreen Thsts a must

[@reneecatrine]

Lol someone gave me a Diptyque candle and I have yet to light it!

[@augustek5382]

what are you saving it for? lol. Just enjoy it.

[@ZoePritchard]

what a nice gift!!!

[@nataliajasinska2000]

Today I decided to start no takeout challenge! Wish me luck 🍀

[@ZoePritchard]

such a good idea!! good luck 🤞🏼🍀

[@ericapasule4782]

I’m just new here and watched on one of your video about being in debt and how you were able to pay them off since I’m also going through the same thing. Out of curiosity, how are/were you open to your partner about your debt and finances? Where hesitant not talking to him about it and hearing his opinion?

[@ZoePritchard]

Hi! check out my Debt-Free playlist and Personal Finance Goal setting to see my journey :) www.youtube.com/@ZoePritchard/playlists I felt shy in the early weeks but then I ripped the bandaid off and now we have a super open dialogue about finances. I think that's essential for a healthy relationship! Finances are a huge part of life :)

[@brittany3946]

How do you spell that skincare brand? My skins super sensitive too so I’d love to try it

[@ZoePritchard]

hii sorry I forgot to link it! I just added it to the description but it is TVAL. Code ZOE will save you 20% off your order :) I always stock up to get free shipping and it will last me a few months hehe

[@patriciadionisio7620]

Hi Zoe, Love your videos! Out of curiosity, what camera do you use? your videos look great!

[@ZoePritchard]

hi, thank you!! its the sony A6000

[@meganc5765]

Zoe can you please please please share the link for your desk from Wayfair?! Thanks a bunch!!!

[@ZoePritchard]

yesss! i just added it to the description and here is is as well: rstyle.me/+bbn8X0QL1ME4GL0AHVvB1A

[@johnpapalonishow]

Which Camera did you buy??? I bought the MacBook Pro M3 Max this year, with the setup I chose it was like $7000 LOL Not sure how smart it was hahahaha (for my Camera I have the Sony A7 SIII with the 16-35mm Lens). (asking because I'm feeling a bit of buyers remorse LOL)

[@ZoePritchard]

I bought the sony A6000 and I LOVE it!! It was about $2,000 without the lens (I already had one) so definitely an investment

[@jamiejamie3451]

I'm looking for headphones too I don't know what pair to get.

[@lynntetteh]

My no buy will be no new bags and heels, best purchase last year was a Coach bag, still 🤩

[@ZoePritchard]

love it 💖💖

[@bibianagallegos3411]

I’ve also been wanting to invest in pjs, could you link the Simon pjs you mentioned!! Thank you :)

[@ZoePritchard]

Yesss here they are: rstyle.me/+gqslpOFpxq7S3krxrhzXDA & rstyle.me/+XtX5v-cnV3mgPjWs9oqQbA

[@user-wi2il9cn2z]

love your couch!!!! where is it from?

[@ZoePritchard]

thank you!! it's from Cozey 😍

[@bernadettemary2135]

soy is a hormone disruptor, so soy candles arent really good for us as women. i recommend beeswax candles, those are more pricey for sure though

[@ZoePritchard]

oh INTERESTING! I will stick to beeswax then 🐝

[@Billy33753]

Love the plant

[@ZoePritchard]

thank you!

[@ConfessionsdeManon]

You like really attractive in this video. It seems like you changed your hair or make up. It suits you very well 😘

[@ZoePritchard]

mercii 💖💖 I tanned haha! and new Cc cream

[@yubima]

I have 18 books i have to read that i will probably donate to comunal libraries, clottes i buy second hand exept jackets and underwear, shoes i have more but im a shoe destroyer. And just buy new when one is on the last leg. And the only thing expensive i habe is a perfum that i bougth on Epcot ( agua alegora) and chanel 5 that my mom give me for a bday.

[@ZoePritchard]

amazing!! 💖

[@carlasobera5619]

same... "it's really not a fashion show"

[@ZoePritchard]

somtimes it is but most days it is not 🥲😂

[@carlasobera5619]

@@ZoePritchard haha! i’m a comfort over fashion girlie through & through.

[@Vxruxxss]

Omg where did you get nano bag for that price?

[@ZoePritchard]

Oliver Jewelry! its a consignment shop from Toronto. its not in the best condition lol thats why it was marked down 😂

[@Vxruxxss]

@@ZoePritchard I'm from Toronto too! Lol Oliver jewelry always scared me & I did hear about the consignment shop. It looks good on camera. Happy for you !

[@teresascafasci7027]

What is the name of face cleasner?😊

[@ZoePritchard]

my faves are tea tree or cucumber grapefruit gel cleansers :)

[@badrinathsoorya]

I never wanna purchase any crockery or cookware this year !

[@ZoePritchard]

ooooo good one!

[@BeyaSabina]

Yayyyyy!

[@ZoePritchard]

🩷🌸💸

[@herrokittyxo]

Everyone i know (2 ppl lol) who has gotten those headphones regret it 😣

[@ZoePritchard]

nooooorrr haha 😭

[@mishka.a]

Airpods Max are really uncomfortable :/ Especially when you workout or hike etc. Your ears will burn, they slides down on every occasion. NOT WORTH THE MONEY

[@mishka.a]

Ps. Also unhygienic.

[@ZoePritchard]

this is not what i want to hear, but deff what i need to hear 😂😭

[@Decembersown21]

zoe i like checking in every so often but your videos are SUCH a commitment to watch somedays, could u please use timestamps?

[@ZoePritchard]

this video has timestamps :) but my channel is not about efficiency LOL we are here to hang! i appreciate you tuning in when you have time

[@kaiulanisallas9005]

@@ZoePritchard I love hanging!!! I actually watch while on the treadmill- so I need them to be 30mins minimum 😅❤😊

[@SavannahWong]

Wait didn't you just buy a new pair of shoes in Florida 😂

[@ZoePritchard]

yes haha the year starts now 😂

[@emilyalves.28]

Loooooved it! This year I’m in this vibe just like you “It’s not only about budgeting, its about choosing what it is important for me and spend money on it” ✨🫶🏽

[@ZoePritchard]

yessss love to hear it!! 💖