50 THINGS I STOPPED BUYING | Spend Less + De-Stress + Beat Comparison

This is the master list of 50 items and services I cut from my life in order to live without excess clutter, expenses, toxins and STRESS. One could say I'm going minimal. Adopting these habits havs truly changed my life. I hope they change yours too!
Beautycounter Shampoo + Conditioner
www.beautycounter.com/margare...
Non-Toxic Household Cleaners
Force of Nature: www.forceofnatureclean.com
Better Life: www.cleanhappens.com
KZbin YOGA:
• 15-Minute Hips & Hamst...
Dry Cleaners Article:
www.ewg.org/enviroblog/2011/0...
♥️ What I'm currently LOVING this August:
-Book: 31 Prayers For My Husband: amzn.to/2yfjxUJ
-Book: 52 Prayers For Your Children
-Restaurant: Olive + Oak in St. Louis...Get the BURGER
-Food: Walnuts, watermelon and BBQ sauce(clean and organic, of course)
-Instagram Account: @shutthekaleup
-Lifestyle: Early bedtime, lol
-Product: My Berkey Water Filter (I'm on that hydration train)
Thank you for watching and supporting my channel! I'm just sharing my story as I try my best to practice what I preach; personal adventures, realistic tips and dang good recipes included.
✭Connect with me! I'm actually serious, I love meeting you guys.
Instagram: @margaret.matheny
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Personal Website: www.margaretmatheny.com
xoxo,
Margaret
50 THINGS I STOPPED BUYING | Spend Less + De-Stress + Beat Comparison
#50thingsistoppedbuying #minimalism

[@elektra121]

For most of the things Europeans be like: Why would anyone EVER buy that? Like, what even are dryer sheets? ;)

[@margaretmatheny]

Haha!! That's incredible. Wish it was different over here in the States

[@scrubs4everr]

True! 😄

[@erlyne0]

Loved seeing your sense of humor in this one - "Sorry mom and dad!" LOL! Don't forget about the library...free books! Your message is encouraging. Thanks for sharing!

[@SunshineBloom777]

This was so encouraging! Going to go the essential oil route for bathroom things, try stopping my extra hair products & diy pest control! Oh & shampoo for shaving cream! Baby steps!

[@YennyCMorales]

Came across your channel! Love it ❤️ TKS for being so sweet and silly and speak abt this topic that it has changed my life.

[@margaretmatheny]

Thanks!! Those words are so kind.

[@marylynnrybak6507]

I love your sassiness and smart ideas!!!

[@baracincurova8593]

I had this video in my watch later playlist for forever! Finally got to watch and I love this video and your channel in general. Definitelly a new subscriber here! ♡

[@margaretmatheny]

😭 thank you x 1000! So glad you enjoyed it. and thanks for sending some encouraging words my way. Means so much!

[@scrubs4everr]

So she's basically a normal Middle-Class German mom to be honest 😀 A lot of those are rather normal not to have or buy in Germany.

[@ferrisd7566]

America is crazy, I tell you.

[@bhavyajaitly]

How did you fix the mouse problem? Please, I need help! 😭😭

[@mayak546]

I love her sweater! 😍

[@sophiamack9214]

Yes yes yes! Love it

[@UsernameSaraWithNoH]

I go my own gel nails when I feel like having them done for a special event or something. I have like four colors and a light and it saves me like $40 every time!

[@gemhay8896]

Wonderful, excellent video! Truly appreciate you and your helpful tips.

[@margaretmatheny]

Hey again! Thanks!!! This was a super fun one for me to film. No way would I have said these things a few years ago. This transition to minimalism has been so fun for me.

[@lorenabludreigna5280]

This is the best one I’ve seen. Awesome and very practical. Thanks

[@margaretmatheny]

Welcome! Thanks for the encouragement. Means a lot!

[@thewritergrl]

This was such a great video. I've watched a lot of these and this is the best and my favourite

[@margaretmatheny]

What?! Thank you!!!

[@viclucy-personalfinanceinv7533]

Love seeing your videos!! I totally agree, its just so much more positive to live a minimalistic lifestyle!!

[@margaretmatheny]

Thanks!! Looking forward to seeing your channel grow. Don't be a stranger here!

[@cristinagoh7639]

Thank u so much for uploading worth it videos

[@jessicaf7236]

I agree with your list! (Still over splurge on special coffees though.) I also dont really buy or wear fashion jewelry any more since it tarnishes so quickly are doesnt hold up due to poor quality. Investing in a few timeless, quality pieces is worth it instead.

[@aomer20]

Great list!

[@Sarah.Canfield.Rentals]

Where do you buy your clothes? I love all your basics! They seem high quality T-Shirts! Super cute and basic!

[@erinconstable1159]

just discovered you channel and love it!

[@margaretmatheny]

ah thanks Erin!!! Means so much, truly.

[@midlife_minimalist]

Love your humor and you are very lucky to realize all this at a such a young age. One comment on sunglasses, just make sure you get one’s with lenses that protect your eyes from uva and uvb. Not only can you get melanoma on your eye but people are getting cataracts at substantially younger ages due to sun exposure. You don’t need designer frames but you need quality lenses to protect your eyes.

[@margaretmatheny]

Oh, I've never heard that! Interesting, thank you for letting me know!

[@dianefu6372]

My church used to work with missionaries in Tibet and donate sunglasses to the people there to protect their eyesight. So...although I don't buy designer-brand sunglasses, I still use inexpensive ones to keep my eyes healthy! :)

[@RedheadedWritinghood]

Love that!

[@Smashy4Pants]

Great video! I'm with you on your opinions about pills!

[@dankarose1470]

Love your top, looks great on you(what's the brand) and also your topic is solid

[@paigemlinar9937]

Your shirt.... I love a good plain long sleeve like that! Anyways, favorite on this list... extra avocados hahah

[@maryssaann]

Watching this video a year later and I’m slowly transitioning a lot of the things I’ve bought regularly to toxin free or “toxic-less” and a lot of things I’ve worked to not buy. I love my candles so that one has been tough! But I want a calmer, easier to take care of home and peaceful place for my family. I wish my husband would clean out his closet, but I have three boys and pregnant with son number four. Clothes are the bain of my existence! I keep it minimal for me and my kids closets as well. They rip, tear and stain everything. Everything on sale, from Walmart or Target on clearance for me also ☺️ Making me want to throw out all of my throw pillows and wall decor 😂

[@jenjenyoust]

Help me with our wasp problem (in a natural way!) Is it possible?

[@jennyjenjen82]

Hi I can’t find your recipe for almond milk , could you please share the link

[@Mrs_Guac_and_Glock]

Please tell me how you get rid of bugs. We live out in the country, and the bugs are for real 😬

[@annie_4444.]

You inspire me so much! I subscribed!

[@margaretmatheny]

Thanks so much!! Your support is so appreciated, truly.

[@annie_4444.]

@@margaretmatheny No problem!

[@thenoblemama1673]

Love this video! Do you have one sharing how you make your almond milk?

[@margaretmatheny]

minimalistbaker.com/how-to-make-almond-milk/ I follow this recipe!

[@kreiselsina]

Youre so pretty and I love your tips 💛 greetings from a german minimalist

[@AdisaKola]

Great tips. Im trying to be a minimalist too. I regret buying so many books and now it's all dusty there. What is a drying balls?? 🤔

[@margaretmatheny]

A replacement for dryer sheets!

[@whistlenaway3660]

Yes! Yoga with Adrienne on KZbin is amazing.

[@margaretmatheny]

hahaha yes!!

[@jeniferteodoro4513]

How do you make the almond milk?

[@famlyfun747]

Do you have a pest control video

[@jessicajohnson3196]

Hey! Love that I found your channel! Where did you get your shirt? I love it!

[@margaretmatheny]

Ah I'm so glad! Grateful you're here! And it's an old nike shirt, I bought it about 10 years ago, haha!

[@Dana-mb1hd]

Any suggestions about bug problems in my rental?! Natural solutions?

[@HeatherMitchellxoxo]

I totally relate to the only buying comfy shoes!

[@margaretmatheny]

Yes, it's the way to go!! Especially with kiddos!

[@HeatherMitchellxoxo]

@@margaretmatheny Omg yes, exactly! I have a 10 month old (my first) and it has completely changed my perspective on so many things!

[@sylviab2429]

"Brush your teeth" XD was the best part

[@marthahernandez5818]

Omg just watched your video ! I would like to know how you’ve gotten ants and mice out of your home in a natural/ humane way ?☺️ 🙏

[@booniebevins1311]

I make my own cashew milk!! So much cheaper and healthier than buying! Also, thank you for sharing your experience! It has helped me!

[@hannahmillett5841]

Where is your sweater from, I love it!!

[@margaretmatheny]

Nike! Thrift store about 3 years ago:/ Not much help, haha sorry!

[@Chabi311]

Love that videoo....

[@ferrisd7566]

I make almond milk from almond butter. So easy!

[@lorenabludreigna5280]

Bring your own avocado??? 😂 I hope I can get to that level one day

[@margaretmatheny]

lol, Oh I bring my own salt, coconut aminos, avo...hubby has never NOT rolled his eyes :)

[@kaleyeverding4144]

Can you make a video for what you use for medicines?

[@margaretmatheny]

Mommypotamus is a great resource. She knows so much more than me in this area! Just type in her name in an internet search and she should come up!

[@ashleyhudson6888]

How much do you spend on haircuts? Where do you find cheap haircuts and what do you ask for? What dry shampoo do you use? What’s your skincare routine

[@margaretmatheny]

About $50-60. Sometimes I show up with wet hair and that cuts my price even more. I just type in "salons in my city". I ask for a face frame, long bangs, short trim and long layers all the way around. I use act+acre dry shampoo! It's a powder and really fantastic/non toxic. My skincare routine is all Beautycounter and a few cocokind products. I've got a Get Ready with Me video where I've linked every product!

[@ashleyhudson6888]

Thank you!! Do you get one length with layers or more of a v cut? Have you ever/would you ever cut yourself? Do you have a video with your am and pm routine? How do you keep your skin so clear??

[@margaretmatheny]

@@ashleyhudson6888 Nope, never would cut myself. I know nothing about cutting hair! I get it one length all the way around. I've got an AM routine up, not a PM yet. I'd say it's a mixture of a clean diet, less toxins in the home/skin care routine and my skincare!

[@dorkaballa7759]

I’ve gone to the aveda institute for hair cuts for 6 years and always love it. Granted, I generally just get trims and facial framing so it’s not rocket science but all total (wash, cut, style, scalp massage, etc) I generally pay $20-30 and the students are so appreciative to have clients. Paul Mitchell schools are also awesome, it just depends on which one you have closer to you and whose products you like better. For me aveda wins slightly cause I live closer to their location and their products use cleaner ingredients. Highly recommend!!! Ps I also get my eyebrows waxed and tinted at the same aveda institute for $8... they’re fantastic.

[@arethasampson2953]

I do admire the average minimalist,but can you tell me what do minimalist spend money on or what do they do with their money

[@lisakrueger0702]

I'm binging your channel right now, you're speaking to me girl!! Goodbye crap, hello freedom!! But I do need to know where your necklace is from :)

[@margaretmatheny]

Thank you!!! From the bottom of my heart, your words mean so much. and thanks! It's actually a gold chain necklace that my grandmother passed down to me!

[@susanaduarteraposo]

Great Tip about pills: I do exactly like you: the body knows and can heal itself :-)

[@margaretmatheny]

Thanks! Always happy to hear someone who thinks the same.

[@koko137591]

🖐🏼🙂

[@chelsea2953]

How did you learn so much about toxins and benefits of food? You know so many cool facts about how certain foods can help you. Or how do you know which products are safe of not?

[@margaretmatheny]

Hi!! Honestly, I learned by being sick. I had horrible digestive problems and refused to settle for "you have IBS, here's some meds". So I dug deeper, studied ancient medicine, traditional Chinese medicine and have been learning/studying for the past 4 years! About to do a video on this, and my entire health journey!

[@chelsea2953]

Margaret Matheny thank you so much for the reply! Thank you for creating a video about your health journey and for having the courage to be open with complete strangers. Your videos are helping so many people that are struggling with health problems as well. ♥️

[@margaretmatheny]

@@chelsea2953 Absolutely Chelsea!!

[@kathyesargent9088]

You are too funny 😂 lol

[@margaretmatheny]

hahaha thanks:)

[@lynnescaddan8919]

When you have ur baby will you be using cloth nappies. ? U won't need to buy a pram if you already have children will u.

[@anne-mariel3256]

Thx never own a TV in my life

[@Nancy-tr1qp]

Loved the video. The only no no is the underwear…specifically panties. That should be changed out every 6-8 months

[@Nancy-tr1qp]

@@lizamanipon2164 this wasn’t a criticism. It is a recommendation by underwear companies so your response doesn’t correlate but….great video liza. I’m not Trying to drag anyone

[@kjladfsjljadf5933]

I wish people with perfect little lives realized how unnecessary it is to insert uneducated opinions about medications. Yes, a healthy person in pain might benefit from yoga or drinking water. But for people with chronic ailments, those comments come across as ableist and are super degrading.

[@margaretmatheny]

I hear you and respect where you're coming from, even though I've not experienced chronic pain. I'm sure I will one day. My/our life if far from perfect, I just try to have a positive attitude and not dwell on the negatives in my life, so maybe that's why I came across as uneducated? I've received much info from doctors and chiropractors and holistic authors(never just a random Google). Regardless, I can't imagine having a chronic ailment, I'm so sorry you struggle with that. Truly. I hope you find what works for you. Sincerely mean that. Thank you for saying something. I'm actually working on putting myself in other people shoes and listening more intently - your comments are always welcome here.

[@kimmarable2660]

Coming from someone who has recovered from chronic illness, I loved your educated opinion!

[@margaretmatheny]

@@kimmarable2660 Thank you Kim! I certainly don't want to act like I have been in your(living with chronic illness) shoes. Thanks for your support!

[@EllieofAzeroth]

Honestly I agree. I also cringed every time she referred to a bunch of stuff as 'full of toxins' when there's very few credible sources agreeing with these claims if any at all, but it's case by case depending on the product. The typical amounts of any of the things she deems to be full of toxins are recognized as being generally safe...otherwise they wouldn't be allowed to be on the market. The claims that essential oils are some health-benefit potion are also poorly backed by research, so people that claim they're this health godsend don't strike me as doing much meaningful research from *trusted* sources