MINIMALISM SERIES | WHAT I STOPPED BUYING

[@kuchytapr]

Vegan six years, on a minimalism journey and trying to be zero waste. In January 2017 plastic bags will be outlawed when shopping on our little island of Puerto Rico, USA. yay!🌴🌴🌴🌞🌴🌴🌴

[@shannondoyle1205]

That's amazing! I wish they would do that in the rest of the US.

[@gleamyy4452]

Mother Earth they already charge about ten cents per plastic bags! most of the people bring their own bags or none at all, well at least in california.

[@TM-ng2bz]

Where I live (not USA) plastic bags cost, but people buy them quite often still. I don't think that is a waste at all, because it's what most people use as trash bags. If I have enough bags, I can bring some from home, but quite often I need them. Also if I travel I put my clothes in a plastic bag to protect from water if it rains and to separate clean clothes from dirty ones. If I don't buy plastic bags when shopping I need to buy them separately.

[@jessb2068]

I've been obsessed with watching minimalism videos for a few months now and slowly started incorporating the ideas into my lifestyle. About two weeks ago I made the big jump and just cleared out my apartment. 17 bags of clothes, shoes, bedding, and gosh I don't know what else. (Just goes to show we collect what we don't need when you don't even remember everything you've gotten rid of!) what've I stopped buying? Everything! Lol. But really- I have. Because i am using up all that I kept. I won't be buying cups anymore (i invested in a glass water bottle and two tervis cups) won't be buying more clothes til what I have don't fit (weightloss) and then will only be basics. I don't buy knickknacks, decor, blankets. I love blankets. But I live in Florida. We don't need 50! I've condensed my bedding to two sets. Makeup I'll use up and only repurchase the basics. Same for haircare. I only use 2 items for facial. Cleanser and moisturizer for eyes. Utensils I keep 2 plates, 2 bowls, and use 1 utensil of each. I plan on buying to-go ware and donating all my other utensils to shelters and goodwill. Minimizing has been tough but so liberating :)

[@meg19han]

17 bags??!! go you!!

[@darlingtarot5937]

This is amazing!!

[@cizgi4988]

i am so proud of you, you’re doing amazing keep going on :>

[@dianealbrecht8691]

My spending & almost constant shopping has really been out of control. Last night I cut up all of my credit cards (except for one low interest card for emergencies (wanting a new piece of clothing or piece of home decor is NOT an emergency )Your videos have really inspired me! My attitude has almost completely changed overnight! Thank you so much!

[@MadeleineOlivia]

diane albrecht Yay! This makes me so happy! Believe me I understand! You CAN change for the better 😊

[@idab2605]

When you were talking about fast fashion shopping and everything, I was just thinking about how much time and money I'm actually spending on fashion and that was like A LOT! Specially when it comes to time, because that's a thing no one could gain back, the amount of time I dedicated to following fashion by watching youtubers or following fashion bloggers doesn't make any sense to me any more. I'm not a minimalist but this video literally inspired me to stop spending my time and money on fashion. Thanks a lot :)

[@MadeleineOlivia]

That is amazing! I had that very same realisation this year, and my life has been so much richer for it :D

[@johannaungersbock5112]

Aida Ca never forget that through working you exchange time for money. this means, that when you spend a certain amount of money you also spend some hours of your time. thinking about it this way has often helped me to decide wether i really wanted to buy something or not :)

[@hsu-hunghuang4623]

still on my way to minimalism things stopped buying: clothes (only buying clothes with great quality which will last) things i want to stop buying: perfume i work in retail/ beauty industry, everyday i see how much things e.g.plastic,paper been wasted it truly shocked me

[@maloryvictoria9561]

I stopped buying tampons and switched to cloth (bamboo) pads. I never thought I'd like them so much!! They're so soft and comfortable *and safe*!

[@heiditillman1583]

Try a diva cup, you'll love it!

[@KeaLynn]

Heidi Mikitish menstrual cups changed my life! I prefer Athena cup but the same idea, they're amazing.

[@adele6692]

You are just such a natural on camera

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Aww thanks Adele!

[@theboldlife]

I've been slowly shifting into just using plants and pictures as home decor. Great tips!

[@pinkysworn]

I've drastically reduced the amount of clothing I buy, but then I went through a period where I basically just replaced clothes with makeup. But I'm working on this now. The Canadian Diabetes Association has this program called Clothesline where there are these big red bins where you can donate clothes, shoes, etc. I've got a few in my town and estimate that I'll end up donating about ten large garbage bags of clothing when I go through my wardrobe.

[@paulinejadoulle6490]

FINALLY a youtuber who talks about reducing our carbon footprint !!! I cannot thank you enough !!!

[@goodpizza1102]

I rarely ever comment on videos, but I really think that your input is a good contribution to the minimalist community. I've been becoming a lot more minimal in the past few months and your thoughts on why someone should become more minimalist (and as well as in what ways) really nail the importance of it on the head. You're a great inspiration and seem incredibly genuine and interested in the well-being everyone. I look forward to seeing more videos!

[@lichtausbienean6128]

No unnecessary makeup No bottled water (and only exceptional soda, like once or twice a month) No more DVDs unless I am sure I'll watch them a thousand times (I'll buy the new Harry Potter and bought Deadpool) No excessive book shopping No plastic bags (If I forgot mine, I'll get a cardboard box from the store) No more canned beans (I buy them dried and use as many as I need, and they look pretty in the mason jars in the kitchen :D ) No more sugary muesli stuff (We have an awesome brand in Germany, called MyMuesli and they make costume muesli exactly how you want it, all eco friendly, a bit on the pricey side but if you don't eat it that often totally worth it) No more shower stuff just because it smells nice. Well.... sure because it smells nice but only if the other one is almost empty and then just one. I got rid of a lot of books, dvds and my wii U lately because I don't use it, and it hurt so much but now... it's totally worth it. I'll get the new nintendo console anyways :D so why hanging on to stuff you don't use (Well... I'd never sell my N64 because I just love it, it's nostalgia....)

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Wow this is awesome well done! You've inspired me with the canned beans we buy so many!

[@lichtausbienean6128]

And you can usually save sooooo much money, because chickpeas I get 500g dried for 1 to 2€ and you get 2.5 times the amount but if you buy 1250g of canned chickpeas you'd need like 5 cans and each is about 1€ which is, even if they're not on sale more than double the price...

[@lichtausbienean6128]

Also there is nothing added to the dried ones, no salt or sugar or flavors

[@itsmiffy3424]

LichtAusBieneAn unfortunatly they put stuff in the water so I have to filter my water or my kidneys shutdown pretty quickly

[@ChloicaCanFlyy]

i did exactly the same thing, got into youtube via beauty gurus, bought all this make up that i've never used and now i rarely even wear make up!

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Yep omg, I feel like there are millions of us out there who did this!

[@pinkysworn]

Chloe M Hauls are the worst! I stopped watching Zoella a while back because she's a bad influence for people wanting to reduce the amount of unnecessary stuff they consume. And really, so many of those people get the products for free or are paid to advertise them, so it's not much different from a commercial on tv -- and yet we get so sucked in! I've noticed that a lot of companies are starting to make fake vlog and haul-type videos for their ads now so that they can trick people into buying their products. Shady!

[@katierose1234]

I did this too! I realized how much I Was wasting on makeup when most of it worked exactly the same!! Also most of it never looked as good as it did on the you tubers cause I don't walk around with perfect lighting on me. lol I still wear makeup, I just stick with my same products that I like and stop trying out new stuff.

[@ChloicaCanFlyy]

I don't even bother unless I'm going somewhere nice now haha. Complete 360 of how I was.

[@Gaby-ix8mw]

same

[@darlingtarot5937]

This is one of your older videos but I was brought here by you're new-updated one. I'm so glad I stumbled upon your channel because it's inspiring seeing other people trying to pave the way towards the same/a similar journey like mine. I've been cutting out all plastic from my life and trying to go zero waste. This has inevitably kept me from buying any processed foods and has made me much more aware of how much plastic is really around us in our everyday lives. I've bought a shampoo bar, don't use conditioner, and like you, only use coconut oil for mostly everything. I'm also going to try more vegan dishes, as I'm already a vegetarian, and see where it takes me! Thanks for the inspiration.

[@korecelium]

I've switched to vegetarianism, stopped buying fast fashion, and wherever possible, I try to limit new purchases or get things secondhand. Currently I'm working on switching to more natural cleaners, and after that, I can hopefully get to decluttering my home and becoming more mindful about what groceries I buy. It's super nice to find a community of people striving to do the same!

[@andreakissinger2165]

Great video! On my journey to minimalism, I stopped buying tampons and use a Diva Cup. I buy most of my clothing from thrift stores. I carry a steel cup of water everywhere I go, because the idea of buying bottled water when I already pay for tap water is absurd. I also carry a fork and spoon in my purse to avoid using plastic cutlery and I don't use plastic straws. I use reusable shopping bags. I only put shampoo/conditioner in my hair. I only use foundation and mascara. Oh, and I've been vegetarian for 18 years.

[@SarahEsmaeWolfe]

Hi, Madeleine! I've been watching through your channel and really enjoying you and your videos. I did the same thing with makeup and once I realized how much makeup I really had, I put myself on a ban and unsubscribed from all the beauty youtubers I used to follow. Getting into this minimalist movement instead inspires me to do just the opposite and buy less things; I love it! Saving money while I'm at it. ;)

[@YoutubeSam1987]

Wow, this is so important to hear. I have been in recovery from a shopping addiction for about two years now. I am decreasing my debts every month. And im working on a healthy way to spend my money, being very concious about it. I am now planning where my money goes, and when. and i am saving. Im nearly thirty and although im doing the best i can right now, im still ashamed of the "dumb" addiction that captivated me for years on end. It's such a hard thing to overcome, addiction. And im so pleased to hear someone speaking freely and frank about this. Thank you so much! XX

[@LoxleysEscapePlan]

vegan, minimalist, Cornwall? SUBBED, SUBBED, SUBBED!!!!!

[@ldennshark8]

Just stumbled upon your channel and I'm so very glad that I did. I love that not only are your suggestions helpful but you've provided information/statistics/resources that support your minimalist and vegan lifestyle choices. I'm transitioning in both of those areas of my life so I'm a huge fan of what your content!

[@sanchita452]

I have been falling in love with Minimalism, like you mentioned as a lifestyle more than anything else. Right from my home decor to my facial products ( Coconut oil for the win!). I have reduced my meat intake over the years and now your video is encouraging me to continue this journey to reduce our carbon footprint. Thanks so much!

[@lauren8627]

Have a look into "Soap Nuts" for washing clothes. You can do a lot with them, but basically they are a nut from a tree that foams up and washes your clothes if you pop them in a little bag. I really love them. Zero waste because they are from a tree!!!!

[@lichtausbienean6128]

My host family in finnland had these and the clothes always smelled slightly rotten... I don't like these at all

[@tjohannam]

You can add a few drops of essential oil of your choosing and it won't smell as bad :)

[@rosieroome7513]

I used to use soap nuts but my children complained their school shirts were too grey. Not nice.

[@Ellellevlog]

I'm not a shopper, but I do have a hoarder's mentality. So I don't rush out to buy a ton of fashion, or makeup or anything else.. but once something comes into my home, it never leaves. My house is so full of clutter. I need to learn to get rid of it all.

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Yes do it, it'll feel so good. Check out my other videos on minimalism, I've been clearing out my house for months!

[@Stahlherz]

About fashion industry. I'm a textile and clothing technology student. Just imagine... 20.000 Liter of water per cotton t-shirt produced. That's a lot.

[@Renskeeee]

Good video! I find myself transitioning as well at this stage. There are already quite some changes I've made and some positive habits that have been with me for years now (like buying decorative things second and, really thinking about clothing purchases, giving things I don't need anymore away or selling them, using a linnen bag for grocery shopping, enjoying my vegetarian diet, and so on), but video's like yours help me go that extra mile.

[@rowy1989]

So relatable!! I have wasted sooo much money on beauty products (I have drawers full) and clothes and heels and bags! And I used to be obsessed with beauty gurus. Oh & I work in health & beauty so I'm always buying the latest products! I'm literally just beginning minimalism & already feel so much better & am saving so much money!

[@SF-kc6zv]

So far, I've stopped buying disposables like paper towels, tissues, Q tips, tampons, plastic wrap, ziplock bags, and straws. All of these things have reusable alternatives. I've also stopped buying toiletries, and I'm going to switch to zero waste alternatives as they run out. I make my own laundry detergent (Lauren Singer's recipe) and dishwashing detergent (Bea Johnson's recipe). I made reusable dryer balls by covering old tennis balls in aluminum foil (haven't used them yet, I hope they work!). I haven't bought clothing in a while, and plan to shop second-hand if I need anything in the future. I also try my best to shop package-free in the grocery store by sticking to things I can buy in the bulk section and produce without packaging. If I need something that comes packaged, I choose a glass bottle rather than a plastic one. I use the library rather than buying books. Lots of great changes happening! :)

[@ojyochan]

I feel a lot better about my long showers now (vegan) ;-P

[@SkySilver777]

I've been looking into minimalism for about a year now via instagram, pintrest & youtube and this is the FIRST video I've seen connect it to veganism (something I've always thought to myself as a vegetarian for the past 18 years & aspiring vegan/minimalist.) So glad I found your channel!!!

[@jorydany]

Hi Madeleine, thanks for all your super useful tips! I use soap nuts instead of laundry detergent and fabric softer. They are sooooo good, easy to use, zero waste. Just pop 4 nuts in a bag the come with, into your laundry machine and off you go. They will leave your clothes clean, soft and scentless. If you want you can put a few drops of essential oil in the bag before you place it. £9 a kilo which will last a year of washes!!! Brilliant! Also as a nail polish I use Nailberry, no bad chemicals and let oxygen flow through your nails. As a toner I use pure rose water. Hope this helps! Jo

[@janaeiskonfektknisterpapie7004]

I moved to my first own flat a year ago and since then I never shopped again cleaning products, skin products, tampons etc. And fast fashion of course. Some things I still use, because I got massive amounts of them at home then. But without label me as a minimalist and bevor this was a huge thing on the internet I only own things I use oder love and live as enviromental-friendly as possible. Liked your video very much :)

[@nemmys]

I'm so glad you popped up in my recommendations. you're so genuine and natural, and your content is all I want to see. thank you! x

[@JessicaAlyse]

Beginner minimalist, clearing out my room has definitely become a project, but I'm grateful for all of the things i was able to purchase, and that people had bought for me. the stuff definitely has added up. I'm going little by little, this process is definitely an eye opener... why do i have so much stuff that I clearly do not need or have used for that matter lol !??

[@NyxiiPyxii]

I watched this on black friday (today), as I am looking at all these things online that ignite that want for excess. Your levelheaded words were a huge help. I use don't shampoo and use olive oil to shave and such but i never thought of making laundry detergent! That's a great idea to reduce toxins!

[@Griff_Lo]

Started yesterday. Getting rid of clothes, jewelry, bags, kitchen items. I know i'm going to feel amazing once its gone but i've started forming really strong attachments to like EVERYTHING i own. But i know its just one step at a time. I'd love to see a series on this!

[@MadeleineOlivia]

One step at a time is a perfect approach!

[@mariannelavoie9705]

Have been binge watching your minimalist series! Love it :) Vegan for 2 years and minimalist for the past year! It has made my life so much easier, especially since I have to pack all of my stuff to move back overseas to Canada ^^ Zero waste is the next step foward!

[@mauditova]

New to your channel and i love it. I did the minimalistic realization few years ago and I've been working on it since then. Recently switched to using the old t-shirts as a sort of 'wipe cloth' in the kitchen instead of buying one, no need to waste paper towels anymore and I am getting rid of old clothes as well! :D

[@AF-ke9by]

Sweet video! I've never been a fashionista, but have thoroughly enjoyed my own minimalist journey. I think you're right though, Madeleine, some parts of our journey sound similar! I got rid of all my make-up, lotions, and nail polish around the same time I started no 'poo (August 2014), and the ball started rolling. Now I shower with water-only and a soft, natural bristle brush for exfoliating my skin, coconut oil and aloe for my face and body, no bra (6-8 months ago, I can't really remember), soap nuts for laundry, Castile soap, vinegar, and baking soda for everything else. I also wear only the most basic flip flops to protect the bottom of my feet, because I'm started enjoying the 'barefoot' lifestyle too (it takes a few months for your feet to adjust and strengthen, but my arches raised, and plantar fasciitis and the numbing issues with my toes went away). Vegan, minimalist, no 'poo, no bra, barefoot... I'm a modern day hippie! LOL!

[@Phoenix-uy7nm]

I was vegan first and then discovered minimalism, although it seemed like an inevitable extension of my desire to reduce my carbon footprint. It's really awesome to see more vegan minimalists out there! I'm doing a second (or third?) massive declutter, and it's incredible how much stuff I find I've accumulated in just half a year - through people giving gifts or me just losing my way a bit. There's also so much that I couldn't seem to bear parting with the first time around, but now I've learned more about letting go, so it's possible to say goodbye even to things like old mementos. Thanks for this inspiring video!

[@AnnalisaJ]

I just found your channel, and you are a breath of fresh air, with an AMAZING skin! I also stop buying fast fashion, and you are right the fashion industry is extremely wasteful. I do LOVE my house minimally decorated, it feels more open and airy. I have notice I buy more natural items as well and items for my wellbeing (like probiotics) etc..., I am also more conscious of what goes into my body...well for the most part (makeup still an issue...lol). Great video!

[@wrightcat82]

Perfect... I just feel like I'm at this point for myself. For my kids even. What do you need vs what you want. We've started to just keep it simple. But not to waste. Thank you

[@JessicaAprilArt]

I want to stop buying produce packaged in plastic. I am trying to look carefully at packaging before I buy anything (which, in general isn't much at all besides food) but it can be tricky, especially with a job and a house, husband, kids etc. But people do it, so I'm making efforts. One day, I'll get there. We have been on a minimalism journey for about a year now, maybe more. Every week more things leave our home!!

[@beautifulenigma1724]

About plastic bags - what do you do about kitty litter? I use regular litter and then when I clean out the box I scoop it into a plastic bag and then throw it out. I'd like to get away from using plastic bags at all, but I don't know what to do about the litter box (I also use them to line the small trash cans in rooms). I'm loving your videos! I just have this minimalism series running while I'm crocheting

[@emilytweber]

Thanks for talking about these issues! I did the same thing with watching beauty KZbinrs and although I still love them, I'm trying to change my media consumption to minimize the influence it has on my shopping habits. I'm working on reducing food packaging by bringing my own containers to our coop to fill with bulk products. I used to be better about it so I'm working on that. Also wanting to find a way to reduce using cotton pads and face tissues, since I go through a lot of those. And I have a lot of things I want to use up and then not repurchase. Thanks for putting positive content out in the world!

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Yeah they're great fun to watch, and I was OBSESSED! I really needed to turn it back a notch and realise the impact it was having on my life. And I wish we had shops in the UK where you could buy in bulk with your own containers!

[@Octoberstorm333]

this video inspires me so much omg. I work a part time job where I get less than 20 hours of work in 2 weeks. I am going to Hawaii this summer and that's my reason for wanting to save. I plan to stop buying: - fast food when I'm out with friends - drugs (i have a bad habit of buying a shit ton of weed when I get paid lol) - home decor (I wanted new sheets, more canvases, tapestries and what not, this stuff can wait!) - clothes ( I actually haven't bought clothes since beginning of this year, go me) - excessive skin care, essential oils and other toiletries (I've started buying cheaper soap like Ivory shower gel and use coconut oil instead of lotions) - ciggies (I've only been smoking for a couple of months but it's added up to 40+ bucks a month on just cigs) - stuff from my job (I work at a nice hippie store, no I don't need another salt lamp or soy wax candle just bc I get 50% off employment discount) - coffee (I spend quite a bit on coffee when I take my work breaks) I hope to buy more of: - plants!! - books - vinyl (i love collecting records) - storage and shelving to help declutter my room I'm saving up for: -Hawaii!! -my own car - 1 month trip to Japan

[@HolidayGolightlyify]

Omg. You are me! Both in the past and now. I used to be a collector and now I am a minimalist too. I feel that I can not "breathe" when my house is cluttered. A great video! Thank you.

[@HolidayGolightlyify]

I have only one face cream, and I do not even use any face foundation or lashes mascara. All I use is water, the face cream and my green eye pencil and natural color lip pencil. I accessorize with my Swarowski crystals earrings to give my face some glow, I do my own permanent nail polish nails and that's it. And people are telling me that I have never looked better or younger. I am not buying any clothes until I will need something. And now I seem to enjoy what I have and life much more.

[@lesleykurdi873]

If you have a spare afternoon which would normally have been spent shopping, go window shopping. Write down the price of each thing you would have bought and go have a coffee and add it up. Keep an account and you'll b shocked at how much you'd have spent over 6 months. It's frightening.

[@Amber-nj7nf]

Thank you for sharing the documentary 'the true cost', after your video I watched it and it has a really powerfull message and shows us what kind of horrible things happen for the fashion industry. I like your video as well, keep up the good work and I really appreciate people like you.

[@AF-ke9by]

Oh, by the way, finally listening to Marie Kondo's audiobook! Completely changed my minimizing efforts! Thanks for mentioning it before.

[@lovdolls]

The last few years I've stopped buying laundry detergent as I now make my own. I use wool felted dryer balls for the dryer. I use my own bags at the store, have 13 layer hens. No TV for 16 years. I make my own clothes and any and all gifts to others I make. Nice video you did here will watch some of your others. Thanks.

[@risakelley]

I also am working toward buying what I need vs. what I used to want. Funny how much better I feel living from the inside. Thank you for your amazing video.

[@earthlinglucy4847]

Your hair!! You've really inspired me to do this minimalism thing

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Woop woop!

[@TheJabberCrew]

These Minimalism videos are really helping me to declutter everything in our house.

[@nilofer60]

Your videos are really inspiring! Haven't eaten meat myself for years now and my diet is basically plant based...lots and lots of veggies and fruit. Am really trying to reduce my carbon footprint. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@elisaruizriera146]

It is nice to see these kind of videos where people explains what they quit buying. It is very inspiring!

[@MadeleineOlivia]

:D

[@mfzv87]

Thanks for bringing attention to the fast fashion industry and talking about their unethical practices. I haven't been buying from unethical brands for over a year now and it has totally changed the way I consume. Before I buy anything my first thought is "where and how this is made?" And "how does my consumption affect the environment and the people?" Glad I found your channel.

[@Kayla-wg7gt]

One thing I rarely buy now is books. I now only buy my absolute FAVORITE books, and even then, I wait and ask for them for my birthday or Christmas so I don't even have to spend the money :) I would love to hear more about your homemade skin care things, I have been looking into some to try out.

[@zmkj04]

I stopped cluttering my digital world. I stopped downloading music, and books - deleted all of them. I now listen to music on Wi-Fi, and create my playlist on Amazon Prime , since I already pay for Amazon Prime. I also borrow audio books from the library, or listen to them on KZbin.

[@kalindishah1460]

Hey! Your video has really motivated me to adopt all the habits eventually and I have made a list of all those, kept in front of my eyes. It has really helped me a lot! Thank you!

[@BexMcInulty]

i am moving in a month and my boyfriend has soooo much stuff that he doesn't need at all. we have been living together for over a year and I am starting cleaning out stuff RIGHT NOW. My boyfriend is away over the weekend and this is the perfect chance for me to throw out the stuff he won't even miss. thanks for inspiring me! ❤

[@BexMcInulty]

i on my part have been moving soooo often that i declutter on a regular basis but there is a lot that i have to get rid of also.

[@AndromedaReads]

You're such an inspiration for me... I admire you for the way you turned your life around. Thank you for making these videos on your youtube channel! The world would be a much better place if everyone was a bit more like you :)

[@Blahvalentinething]

You are soo right about the vegan minimalism thing ! I am learning, step by step, to stop being such a consumer, a compulsive buyer and I am getting more and more interested in the vegan way of life ♥ It's difficult, because I am materialistic and I somehow feel the need to buy things to feel complete. I'm feeling so ugly and uninteresting sometimes, that I buy makeup or cute things that make me look (or think I look) better... instead of focusing on real problems. Cotton, jean, plastic, meat are such huge problems that I totally agree with you. Plus, I spent the whole video thinking "oh my, what a beautiful hair, what a skin", you look so pretty and yet simple, that's inspiring :3 On my way to the no poo, decluttering my home, trying not to buy useless things, I'm happy to have watched such a nice video :)

[@turtlewigs]

Thanks so much for your videos. I've been vegan for a long time and just discovered minimalism. I am in the slow process of cutting down on my consumerism and I love it. This video was particularly interesting and helpful I really appreciate it xx Emma - Melbourne

[@turtlewigs]

Ps. Your skin is amazing

[@lucym9962]

As well as moon cup- reusable cloth pads are amazing! I'm 15, used them and have been vegan for a year yay :) thank you for inspiring me xxx

[@psychophelia5568]

The last thing I improved was buying an old metal razor for shaving and I am so very happy for that. My problem is buying a lot of health or natural products, so I wrote a list of the things I really need for my body inside and out and now i am buying just things from that list and any more...

[@NatalieAndersonGP]

greeting cards and office supplies. I was amazed at how much I had and how creative I could be to send someone a note.

[@thithiswe1980]

today is second day of me not buying anything. I buy things almost everyday either in supermarket for food or on online buying clothing, toiletries and gifts ( unnecessary ) for others. still have some food in fridge and freezer. I will make it till weekend. I will clear out my wardrobe and try not to buy unnecessary things. Thank you.

[@laurielozano2745]

I just start my journey to minimalism. I am cleaning my room from things I don't need or that I have to throw away as old papers and stuff like at! My goal on the long term is to live only with ten hygiene and beauty products, to stop buying so much clothes/earplugs...

[@jcsmith7898]

I really appreciate that you show how veganism and protection of the planet is also minimalism. I find it a conflict to call yourself a minimalist but not be vegan. Your voice is much needed!

[@emmaforti4672]

My diet: I eat meat because it's in humans' natural diet and I need it for my health, but I always make sure that I buy meat from farmers that treat their animals very well and make their products in the most natural way. I live in Italy so it's easy to find ethical and eco-friendly farms, but I'm sure that anyone can do this. Compliments, going vegan seems brave to me, such a change! Love yaa🖤

[@cristinacastillo1402]

I just found your channel today and I love it! My mission this year has been to minimise my shopping and my rule is that I'm only allowed to spend maximum of £20 a month on "non necessities". It has helped me so much! Subscribing to your channel 😊❤️

[@PrettierAfter50]

Stop buying all kinds of trinkets.. We moved out from our house which I decorated when I wasn't vegan... When I went vegan 4 years ago I realized I didn't need all the decor. Now with our new house, I'm completely keeping it simple and soft white colors.. With regards to clothing, I too stopped buying clothes. If I buy one thing, I need to know where it comes from and I donate one piece of clothing to someone... I agree 1000% with you.. It's amazing how little we really need!

[@blueollis]

I love these sorts of videos. I have a post about 11 things I no longer buy since going zero-waste: www.sophschoices.co.uk/2016/10/11-things-i-dont-buy-zero-waste.html

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Thanks for sharing Sophie! I am thinking about going zero waste at some point or at least trying to do it, so will check out your post!

[@AlmaasKhan]

You're inspiring. I try to be and I fail a lot and have way too many setbacks, but I haven't given up. I keep trying to be minimalistic and I really hope I can be perfect.

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Almaas nobody can be perfect! This mindset WILL set you back. Just do that best you can. Realising perfection is NEVER attainable will set you free!

[@AlmaasKhan]

Madeleine Olivia oh girl you're such a sweetheart! It's so difficult for me to acknowledge how far I've come because I'm around so much negative energy from people giving snide remarks and sly glances for me even *attempting* to make my life better. But I've binged on *all* your videos all morning and I'm feeling so motivated and happy! just reordered some coconut oil and DIY no poo shampoo ingredients so I can get back on track! thank you so much! and I hope you get all the support and success you deserve for making everyone's lives so much better!❤

[@stevewallschlaeger4574]

hi Madeline i wanted to say how i feel about minimalistic living. i believe in having useful things which serve 2 or 3 useful purposes and then each thing i have is multipurpose. then things take up less space. the things i have are carefully replaced or kept based on that for example i have a decanter which heats water. i use it for tea making or i have a ceramic coffee conical filter instead of the expensive keurig which i see as wasteful or coffee maschine. i look at what is it about what do i need to replace all the time to make it worthwhile to use.,i will say as i listen to that i am vegan i dont believe in eating anger generated from a killed sentient being but you jave many other reasons which i could use more info for awareness about. i want to use less toward plastic island. i dont buy plastic bags i take bags to the store and bring groxeries home in my bags or paper bags they have sometimes i use them at home for variois purposes i recycle everything possible use plastic containers that come from the store at home such as what you did with the pen and pencil can. i donated mugs and dont replace i have maybe four including my water glass. my mattress lives on plastic,on the floor i like it closer to the earth. feels more grounding this way i have plans in my head about creating a frame for it with storage underneath.i like it if i sit on the side of my bed not to be so high,up rather feet on the ground. i think of how can my life be functional with lesser clutter and impact on the environment. also can my mind be less encumbered by iritating things which dont serve me. i believe really,if its easier then it can create a more useful and easier mind. i would like a mirror and a portable easily compactable bookshelf for books i wish to replace. this is where i differ a bit. i like to have book format for chinese medicine massage therapy. important reference books i find them easier than computers.computers take s much energy from me. i find it much easier learning difesting material,from a book by the way i very much would like both of yours on making cosmetics using aromatherapy or salves and the likem i just am not aware how best to do it i have not bought shampoo for a year,eithef. i use esential oils, vinegar natural products and i keep my skin very exfoliated and clear of anything i use lotion half hour later scrub the excess away. keep the pores breathable thats my motto. anyway ive probably gone on long enough i just like,what,you,have to,say and have a bit of a congruent twist about how i do it slightly different perhaps. be well u,and yours. namaste

[@tigcer]

Just saw this now and think you are amazing!!!, well done I’m 42 and i really appreciate the your advice. Whole food plant life is proven to be very beneficial!

[@J.J.1212]

I was starting to listening to you and It was one of these moments when" light upon your head" turns on... Almost everything that you were talking about is like u are talking about me...I am starting, for sure to get rid of this things. You have complete right. Great video! On point. You got me with this. Cosmetics,cloths,decor...I am minimalistic as well but still...Thank you. You helped me with big decisions that I will make... Beautiful. :-)

[@madilyons8665]

i personally think the new setup place worked really well. the other one over-exposed your face a little bit, the lighting seemed more natural at the beginning (:

[@voldefolie2176]

Hi Maddie, I love the font you use at the beginning. Would you mind sharing the name? Thx!

[@losttheskingame8607]

amazing, i love ur videos sooooo much. my mom's a borderline hoarder. the second i move out- minimalism sounds like the way to go.

[@babydolphin2423]

I want to shop second hand but I’m worried about the energy that piece may carry with it from the previous owner, does anyone else feel that way? I would say I’m a spiritual person , should I be worrying about it or not ?

[@jankasycova232]

Thank you, Madeleine!! You are my inspiration!! Greetings from Slovakia!!

[@madeleinerose7065]

wow ur so awesome. just stumbled across your channel and you have a great delivery on your ideas. I've wanted to embark on a minimalist lifestyle for quite sometime now. it's mainly my clothes. I wear a rather small amount of my collection of clothes but have a mental block when it comes to getting rid of other clothes because of that thought in the back of my head that somewhere down the road I might randomly want it.

[@earthlinglucy4847]

I agree with your point about models and stuff. We feel so much pressure to buy everything. If a pretty girl wears a nice bracelet, everyone has to have it. I cannot keep up with it so I've given up x

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Yep, and I tried keeping up for too many years of my life!

[@mossmother64]

Just started on this journey this week. I was born vegetarian (so thats covered) but i intend on buying less clothes. I've already gotten rid of 4 big garbage bags of clothes and 4 pieces of furniture. Im 17 y/o

[@jillyhawk_4581]

I stopped buying dryer sheets and use wool balls instead, works just as well!

[@sarahfialko4864]

New to your channel . . . must say I really enjoy you and your ideologies. Regarding what I've been trying to stop buying - most of what you mentioned, but also extra so-called "healthy products" like supplements, herbs, etc. They often can do just as much harm (with contraindications and whatnot) as good, and I really feel that if you eat and live well, you really won't need all of the extra stuff. Much of it's too expensive anyway.

[@demetturan6539]

everytime you just inspire me little more about being a minimalist

[@jilianrose5180]

I. Stopped buying books! I love to read but I have 3 roll away storage containers under my bed full of them and I haven't read half so I am on a book buying ban. I've also made a conscious decision to donate or pass on books I have read and will not read again so I can reduce the numbers of items I own. Great video!

[@MadeleineOlivia]

You could buy from second hand book stores and switch it out for a book you own so you're able to read new things!

[@pinkysworn]

Jilian Rose I work with a woman who buys books at our library's used book sale and then donates them back when she's done with them. She reads all the time but only owns a handful of books at any time.

[@lulum4399]

Fantastic video! I'm exactly the same and I love the connections you've made. Keep on shinning hun!

[@wifeofagamer6643]

On a completely side note, I love your plants! I wish I could have some indoors, but my dogs thinks it's grazing material. I've lost 3 cute little cacti plants last year.

[@vitalityvortex3975]

I recently became a minimalist and about a week after doing so I found myself going mostly raw vegan. I honestly didn't do most of this for the environment, I did it for my wallet and I have never been happier. the cost of animal products vs produce is insane. now my body, mind, and bank account are perfect. 😀

[@EMFMiner]

I had about a dozen plants and have pared down to four. Peace Lily's are the best for purifying the air.

[@MadeleineOlivia]

I have a peace Lily! It is beautiful!

[@Sara.Aspenvik]

Great video, I'm glad that you spoke about breaking your addiction to fast fashion. I've seen that documentary "the true cost" and it is heartbreaking. Like you, I now only buy something when something needs replacing, and even then I tend to wait until the sales. Unfortunately I haven't had much success thrifting/shopping in charity shops in Sweden, which sucks! One thing I don't buy (and have pretty much never bought) has been kitchen roll and most people seem to think this is weird and look at me like I have 2 heads when I suggest mopping up kitchen mess with microfibre clothes and tea towels - "oh, but won't it stain them?" 99% of stains can be washed out at 60oC, the only exception of course being red wine - we clean that up with toilet paper :D

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Omg I am the same, I have NEVER understood the need for kitchen roll, ever since I was young! My family never really bought it though, and when I was at uni I got mad when my flatmates did because it's just wasteful haha

[@leemolloy1112]

I have been buying most of my clothes second hand from poshmark. The shipping cost is high but I'd rather buy from there than stores like forever 21

[@piratkabasia9550]

No animal products in my food, no expensive makeup, NO IMPULSE BUYING (actually I'm still working towards this one but generally my method is not to go to shopping centres during the day because after 10 pm the main supermarket and cinema, the only facilities there I really need in my life, are open), no books that "I might read (if I'm on a 10 h flight or something...)" and no clothes "I might wear (which often includes assumption that my body type will change drastically which will probably not happen)", and no unneeded stationary or decor (still working towards this one).

[@JuneLemmon]

Great video! I care for the environment so the part about beef really made me think about my consumption!!! I rarely eat beef because I can't really afford it but now I'm thinking to stop completely, even when I'm invited at friends'.

[@MaryMichelle93]

The things you have to say are so very genuine. Thank you.

[@Chrisliu1122]

I watched that documentary (the true cost) and it totally changed my buying behaviour. glad you mentioned it :D

[@jennybanana2296]

Great video, thanks for sharing! I try to reduce the plastic I use but it's mit that easy since there seems to be plastic everywhere!

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Yeah they don't make it easy at all!