Things I Buy as a Minimalist | to live intentionally, simply and well

[@tiffanyfett1159]

You definitely need a library membership. I'm a bookworm also and it's saved us hundreds of dollars a year. Even if the library doesnt have something, if I submit a request, they'll either get a copy or I can do interlibrary loan (where they borrow it from another library that does have it) and I haven't paid to read any book off my amazon list, other than the few I listen to on audible, for several years.

[@wildflourr]

If you get Libby you can also get audio books through your library!

[@jennamullen1385]

Hey Margaret, I’m subscribed to your channel and have been watching old videos 🙃 I was wondering if you could do a video on the supplements you use? Like how you decided on those brands and possibly the articles or websites you’ve used for informing yourself. Non-toxic and clean living is a journey I’m on so I’m interested in it all!

[@gina9916]

This has been so helpful as I look for products that are healthy! I have autoimmune disease and bipolar disorder and feel so overwhelmed with learning about toxins. Channels like this are like a trusted friend sharing their recommendations. THANK YOU! 💓🌸💛

[@janaS79]

I’m so happy that have found YOU! Looking forward to hear your calm and happy voice , it gives me positive energy though a whole day 🌸 Happy Tuesday from 🇨🇦

[@margaretmatheny]

Ah, these words are so incredibly kind, Jana! Thank you. I'm so glad you're here!

[@razzledazzleboomerz]

Will you please do a video on where you shop?

[@vidyadiantorio]

I love all of your videooos! thank you very much & keep it up Margaret

[@SunshineBloom777]

Would you please share what you use for your cycle! Always love your recommendations 🌱🤍

[@rocio6919]

Araza is all I buy❣I make all my other skin and hair needs❣💚🤗💚

[@unraveledmotherhood]

Love these Margaret! And I’m not sure if it was a one time thing but I think perfect supplements has a buy 3 get 30% off or something I could be remembering wrong but I bought my liver capsules, gelatin, collagen, and magnesium bath flakes all at once, for an extra discount. Being healthy is totally what’s important but since I’ve focused on good meats and lots of nose to tail eating I’ve been getting so many comments about losing weight and asking what workouts I’ve been doing (tbh haven’t been working out 😅) so glad you’re sharing on these things because we need to know this stuff as women and mothers!❤

[@christinekellyrose9435]

Go to your local library for books and audible books, movies, museums passes etc. It's all free! Lots of things for your boys to do too. 🙂

[@margaretmatheny]

Yes, gosh I need to do this!

[@SunshineBloom777]

Love this! I’m always learning for you! Especially the supplements I love hearing what you use! I trust your research so much 💛🦋🌷🌱

[@margaretmatheny]

Honored to read these words. I value your trust in me more than you know!!!

[@viviangautier2160]

I would love to know more about what supplements do you use and how. ❤️🤗

[@laralabronbaldwin]

Love these, and also excited to hear about ‘preparing your body for another baby’ 😍😍🙌🏼

[@emmabarry5010]

Really enjoy your content - thank you Margaret

[@margaretmatheny]

Ah thank you, Emma!!

[@amethystmystique8142]

Dried flowers! What a good idea!

[@Angie-gt8em]

You mentioned that you invest in supplements in preparation for another child. Can you make a video about what you do to prepare for baby? I’m currently preparing for my husband and I to try for our first little one. I would love to hear more about healthy choices you make!

[@catherinearmstrong5843]

I'm really interested in natural supplements. How do you know what minerals/supplements you are lacking in? Do you have doctors test levels of things or go by your symptoms, or something else?

[@margaretmatheny]

I don't do tests at this point in my life. I just make sure I'm eating lots of bioavailable nutrients and minerals.

[@amandaurraa]

Hi! Where did you get your coach? 🙏🏼

[@christinewelch4918]

Congratulations on hitting 40,000 subscribers! Good stuff!! PS excellent video. Simple but worthwhile things.

[@margaretmatheny]

Thanks Christine!!

[@dmarie4192]

Would love to know which company you went with for your couch 🧡

[@maranathamama]

Albany Park :)

[@mskhan9761]

Great video!! Kindly can you specify which blush shade are you using from Araaza line.. Thank you

[@margaretmatheny]

Mango Pot cream, Dusl!

[@mskhan9761]

@@margaretmatheny ❤️ Thank you. Appreciated!!

[@wendyeskelin8765]

What kind of couch did you get. I've thought of getting a new one but the thought of having more furniture with the chemical smell is too much.

[@margaretmatheny]

Albany Park!

[@SunshineBloom777]

Will you please link your Spotify playlists in your description box each time?! Love them 🌱🤍

[@margaretmatheny]

hahaha sure!!!

[@simply_abby]

We got engaged at that botanical garden! 💛

[@margaretmatheny]

Awwww sweetest thing!!

[@natalieelskamp9677]

Fellow minimalist mom of 6 here, I'm "crunchy" (as my friends say) and also homestead so your stuff is spot on to me. Quality supplements, real local food, high quality items. You sold me on the rubber pillows! Question though, your discount code is for the wool pillow right? When I tried to get it for the rubber one it said it didn't apply. Just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing something.

[@aomer20]

You have to select the queen size for it to work :)

[@natalieelskamp9677]

@@aomer20 I've tried it on all the different types of pillows and each of the sizes, it says the code doesn't apply. And the only pillow I've found that was originally 169 is the wool pillow. ☹️

[@aomer20]

@@natalieelskamp9677 I would call the company. They have a number on their website and were helpful.

[@Mamas_sprinkleofjoy]

I love your videos. Thank you for sharing

[@margaretmatheny]

Thank you!! Thank YOU for sharing those kind words.

[@maranathamama]

Thank you again Margaret for more great info. I was wondering, where is your sofa from? You mentioned it was a ‘cleaner’ brand 😍

[@margaretmatheny]

Albany Park!

[@marissagood1996]

What is the brand of your pillow?😴

[@madis6780]

What homemaking books do you recommend?

[@margaretmatheny]

Reading the Life Giving home right now!! Most of them are linked on my Amazon link in the description. Obviously, you don't have to buy them, but they are all in one place over there!

[@len9321]

Thanks for sharing these! Do you have any books that you loved to read lately? I could use some suggestions 😊

[@margaretmatheny]

Oh yes! Linked them in my amazon link. You obviously don't have to buy from Amazon, but my favorites are all there!

[@shananigansmcgee9273]

I absolutely love your content! What do you do with the notebooks/journals once they're used up?

[@margaretmatheny]

I toss em:) I never keep them. If there are a page or two I want, I'll rip them out and put them in the folder where I keep things like that

[@eshawk2059]

I love all your beautiful videos 💖

[@margaretmatheny]

Thanks so much

[@sumgolfer41]

Do you have a favorite clean moisturizer you love?

[@margaretmatheny]

I've been loving Smear! It's a clean, organic tallow company. Also, Alevia-a clean body moisturizer!

[@sumgolfer41]

@@margaretmatheny thank you!!!

[@beneditadias3811]

I Love your videos

[@margaretmatheny]

Thanks Benedita!!

[@cristinamendez4292]

♥️

[@conscioushomestead]

Where did you get your couch?

[@margaretmatheny]

Albany PArk!

[@jeannettesites1838]

Could you share the brand of your notebook?

[@margaretmatheny]

Mine is from Papier!

[@jeannettesites1838]

@@margaretmatheny Thank you!

[@greenchilli9109]

Do you still use apple cider vinegar for hair?

[@margaretmatheny]

When my hair gets dry and flaky!! Yup. *Probably once a week in the winter

[@Mama.mindfully]

How do you deal with people buying you gifts?? I love minimalism, I have a far way to go on where I want to be but slowly decluttering with my newborn. But sometimes family and friends buy mugs, clothing etc and I don't want/need it all. You don't want to offend them, so do you just take it say thank you and re gift? Or sit down and talk with them that you don't want things? Ahh so time consuming :/

[@margaretmatheny]

Ya know, I just don't worry about it. I take it as someone showing me they care and love me. We use them, write thank you notes and when the kids have outgrown it or it just doesn't fit, we either repurpose it, give to family or donate it. I have too many people in my life whose love language is gift-giving. It's a way of love so that's how I take it, even if I'm trying to stay minimal. And I'm so minimal that it doesn't really bother us! Over time they've learned I'm minimal and ask for specific gift options or bring me meaningful things!

[@evalindell2757]

You give me soo much inpiration, Thank You ❤️

[@margaretmatheny]

So so so welcome.

[@Corrindamato]

I love this! Thank you for sharing! I am currently supporting my body to come off of hormonal birth control and naturally support my hormones. I’ve heard shilajit is great. May i ask what brand you use? Thanks!

[@margaretmatheny]

Mitigate STress!

[@haleychildress5755]

Thank you for this!! I especially enjoyed section #7 - Supplements. I tried the perfect supplements hydrolyzed collagen after watching your channel and researching their website and loved it!! Couple questions - do you take all the items listed in section 7 while pregnant? Also where do you get your shilajit?

[@margaretmatheny]

Sure do:) At least I do now and will be taking them pregnant as well. I'm not pregnant again yet :) Mitigate stress is where I get my shilijit!