I'm NEVER decluttering again...

In today's video I discuss my intention to never declutter again. I know this isn't that practical but I do want to address my consumption in a real way and try to be mindful to save myself some money, and precious time. Minimalism means different things to different people. To me, it means stopping the need to do such a huge declutter and instead look at my consumption, limit it to things I truly want and need. Let's chat about things and dig deeper into budgeting as well as minimalism. To live that frugal, sustainable and happy life.
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00:00 Intro
» D E C L U T T E R I N G S E R I E S ! »
» Episode 1. kzbin.info/www/bejne/raXVcpeQZ9aYgdE
» Episode 2. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqqyi6x9dqyCZ68
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» I got rid of almost everything I own: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYClln1oeLl6bdk
» B U D G E T I N G S E R I E S ! »
» My Extreme budget to move: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmrXdH1siNl3la8
» Budget meals I eat all the time: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIrKcpmNesuLoNE
» MY strict budget to move update: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGLHpmWqeLidd9U
» W A T C H M O R E ! »
» Zero waste HABITS I actually still do: bit.ly/3hB97on
» Minimalist HABITS I actually still do: bit.ly/354VjgV
» 100 ZERO WASTE swaps you have to try! : bit.ly/2LiCwr3
» 100 Ways to REDUCE FOOD WASTE you have to try! : bit.ly/38R2iuO
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[@kerrybee1327]

I'm so glad that someone is talking about consumption in the same video as decluttering. All these videos of these people hurling stuff out in bin bags, sometimes each season, but they never address the real issue... the constant buying. Thanks Immy, as always a gentle, kind and thought-provoking video x

[@SustainablyVegan]

Thank you so much for your kind words Kerry, and thank you for watching xx

[@21earlthepearl]

The natural sunlight inside your home is so wonderful!

[@marycharlebois6627]

Hey Immy, isn’t it great to be focusing on things such as propagating strawberries, composting, and being outdoors with your favourite peeps rather than shopping, ordering, and decluttering. You inspire me in so many practical and insightful ways. Thank-you for being gently powerful, and please keep this amazing content coming. Lastly, I believe we all feel that internal glow when we make a good friend. Please know that, although this may appear as just words here on a screen, behind those words… you have a good friend in me. Thank-you for this… Ⓜary💕 PS - A sideboard… what an amazing piece of furniture. I love it!!

[@jemma50]

Mary, I always look forward to reading your comments here. You are as much an inspiration as Immy and I think you are both awesome! ♥♥

[@mariab4027]

@@jemma50 Me as well. 😀 Mary always writes such nice comments

[@jemma50]

@@mariab4027 ♥♥♥

[@marycharlebois6627]

@@jemma50 Hi Jemma, thanks for generously sharing your thoughts and your kind words. I appreciate you!! Out west our days are definitely getting longer and warmer, and I hope you are experiencing the same thing in your little nook of our country. Also, Happy Family Day to you, it’s just around the corner. Ⓜ️ary

[@marycharlebois6627]

@@mariab4027 Hey Maria, thanks for chiming in with your kind words. It’s so nice to know that people read the comments and take the time to contribute their ideas and opinions in such a positive manner. I hope February has been great for you, wherever you are in the world. Spring is just around the corner. Thanks again, you make my day. Ⓜ️ary

[@SaligramS923]

This is so relatable! After moving countless times, being stuck in a cycle of buying and decluttering feels so pointless. Every time I feel the need to bring anything into my home, I ask myself if it's worth the effort that it takes to organise, clean and maintain things. 90% of the time, the answer is no 😅

[@SustainablyVegan]

This is such a great point! I'm definitely going to be using this in the future!

[@ohkay2090]

For anyone else in Denver not quite as dedicated to the at-home full compost system- the waste management department offers composting and provides a free counter top container. It picks up ever week and they provide deals on buying local compost each spring 💚

[@susefink6099]

I would love a bagel recipe🥯🥑. Would you like to put the recipe in the description box? That would be so perfect,i would love that. Maybe some other people too🥯🥑?

[@lizziedrexler6427]

I would love it too! Those looked incredible!

[@shannonchristie-wickham8453]

This is the most responsible thing. I am trying to do this now. It is harder , I have pets and kids but I still be more thoughtful in all my purchases. I also try very hard to do second hand first. I am getting better but I have a long way to go

[@mariahsmom9457]

Second hand is the way to go! Same here. 😊

[@lkope0903]

I've been decluttering before my baby is due to make space for the baby. I know for the reasons you said with your brother that I will declutter again, so it's been really handy to keep track of what does come into my home and even being intentional with baby stuff that I "need." Like you said, a lot of us will need to declutter again, but it's about mindful consumption :). I've had a lot of success rehoming a lot of items I thought nobody would want on a buy nothing group. I've also gotten a bunch of second hand baby and postpartum items for free which is helpful for the budget! Definitely suggest that to anyone who does read this to look into if there is a Buy Nothing facebook group in their area.

[@deborahmaguire8568]

I love the intention and message behind this video. Living a life in which you don't feel the need to buy and consume is a great indicator of happiness and contentment. Thanks for the inspiration x

[@SustainablyVegan]

Thank you so much for such a kind comment, really appreciate it xx

[@gailtester8749]

First time viewer. Turn off the tap....my new motto! Thanks!

[@princessdumbarton9877]

Decluttering is something people have to do if they over-consume. You didn't see people decluttering during the Depression. People just buy way too much crap in the first place. It's also not an option for poor people. If you have two can openers, you can't just get rid of one because you might need another in a year and you won't have the money to buy another one. "Just buy another one" is not something you can do if you have no money. People in previous generations held on to everything for years because they never knew when they'd need something, they never knew when they would be broke, they didn't waste things, and they didn't over-consume, primarily because they couldn't afford to. Over-consumption and over-buying is the problem.

[@GlennParker5]

Such a good point! Things were of better quality in the past, also.

[@simini1837]

I totally agree, for example the Minimalists and Marie Kondo sometimes advocate getting rid of things that you can easily buy again (18 dollar rule) or don't spark joy. My parents raised me to take good care of my stuff and hold on to things that you might need later on. We weren't poor but certainly not rich. Also i don't get rid of clothing which is nice and of good quality but doesn't spark 100% joy anymore. It's basic frugality and doesn't mean your house should be loaded with stuff.

[@princessdumbarton9877]

@@simini1837 Exactly. I can't imagine my parents getting rid of something since they could always buy another one or it failed to "spark joy." They were definitely not hoarders but they wouldn't dream of getting rid of something that had a useful purpose that could be used later. My mother died in 1992 and I'm still using her sewing supplies which are perfectly good and probably better than current ones. I'm still using kitchen utensils from 1976. People need to return to the mentality that if you have anything at all, you are more fortunate than most in the world. Sure, if you really have excess then donate or share with others. "Decluttering" is something that only relatively rich people have to worry about. My parents and ancestors would not be able to comprehend this concept or the crass consumerism we have now, and the vast majority of merchandise now is garbage.

[@simini1837]

@@princessdumbarton9877Couldnt agree more! My parents were born in World War II and frugality was so necessary. Most people didn't have anything and were happy with some food. Totally different mindset. My mother has some stuff, furniture etc for over 50 years and I wear a sweater which used to be hers and everyone compliments me with it (my mother included:). It annoys me for example that Joshua from the Minimalists laughs about his mother having so many non matching bath towels. I guess she bought them when she could afford them (maybe on sale) and never got rid of them because she was poor. I really applaud all the minimalists but there sometimes is a privileged touch to it, especially on KZbin!

[@hippiemommie]

So much of this is related to capitalism and the profits over anything else mentality, to the relentless advertising industry and the stories that they tell, to the comparison game that social media has exasperated and society has embraced, to people looking outside of themselves for the things that can only be found by looking inside. Times are very different now than in the Great Depression. But the comparison that you make is not as simple as you make it sound. Quite frankly, people lived without because they had to. Many jobs, things and food were just not available. It was not a choice. But all of that "stuff" is readily available today and in order to get that stuff, you don't have to leave your home. Credit card companies are happy to offer you credit, regardless of your income level. What you are referring to is choosing a different way of life, by going against the grain, by seeing it all and simply opting out. And opting out is its own challenge. And anyone who has kids will tell you that decluttering kids toys or clothing because they age out/ grew put of them is not necessarily an over consumption problem. The same is true for hobbies that you no longer do or enjoy. Lots of "stuff" has a seasonality to it and makes decluttering a part of life even if you choose to opt out.

[@ninahartwig8064]

I think I'll try to join you in this endeavor! I'm tired of decluttering my space and I need to address what I'm buying instead.

[@amylolois]

There were many things that you said in this video that resonated with me. I am in the process of decluttering and inevitably also in the process of confronting and digesting the reasons why I felt the need to have so much. Or why I was never satisfied with what I already had and would probably never have been without this declutter. I unfollowed many of the YT and IG channels that were constantly making me wish I had something new and found more people like you who are being mindful with their purchases and trying to get more meaning and depth out of life. I really loved what you said about your goal of being a good friend to someone rather than being liked for having the cool new item, or how you are dressed. I thought that was very sweet and genuine. Thank you for this inspiring video. Best wishes to you.

[@ourfreedomsong]

Hi! Could you please share the other channels that you mentioned? I absolutely LOVE this type of content. ❤️

[@fab50]

@@ourfreedomsong Alyssa Beltempo,Useless, Malamalife, just to name a few. Once you start going through those channels the algorithm will start presenting you with similar content and there are so many out there! I still watch some of the content that is constantly pushing us to consume occasionally for inspo but it’s less and less. Alyssa gives amazing styling tips and teaches you how to shop your closet. There are so many great channels that speak of quality over quantity and how to live with less. When I’m feeling the urge to buy I binge watch those videos and it’s curbs the desire. I hope this was helpful. Best, A.

[@jacquelinemcgowan8164]

Sometimes i think we just need to settle, settle down, settle with what we have etc, it is great we have progress and search for more efficient systems and things, but sometimes the problem isn,t the things its ourselves, thankyou for sharing your thoughts/ ways xxxx

[@friederikefiedler5484]

I would love a bagel recipe, too☺️

[@janislyn2745]

Your indoor kitchen garden is amazing! Suck a great idea. I have a dead space in my kitchen so this might be a project in my near future. Can you link the system you bought?

[@mariahsmom9457]

I love the tiered plant stand by the window. Beautiful!

[@jennieguest5520]

Hey immy, you have done so well, you have given yourself a complete fresh start and I envy your position 😀 I have lived in my current house for nearly 25 years, I am determined to completely declutter my house and sheds, I am dreading the whole process, but it needs to be done....I am guilty of putting sentiment on things and I have to break that cycle. I am quite frugle and don't buy many things myself, but I keep everything that has been given me. I want to be free of all this stuff and just limit myself to a couple of items that remind me of those close to me. I have given myself the whole year to do this, because it's a huge undertaking...wish me luck xxx

[@SustainablyVegan]

Good luck!! It will be a big job but it will be worth it when you can move onto the next stage! xx

[@annetterexroad1458]

I live in VT with my family of five. We have been living in Italy since September and only brought a carry-on and a few checked bags. Back in VT is a whole house with many items that we haven’t missed nor needed while we’ve been here in Italy. My goal for this summer is to declutter to what we use or need and very thing else can go.

[@SustainablyVegan]

What an incredible experience! Good luck with your decluttering I know how hard it can be!

[@EleonoraFestari]

Hi Immy, I feel you so much! Last year I moved to a smaller house in a different town: it has just 3 rooms (kitchen, living room/studio, bedroom) and 1 bathroom whereas my hometown house has 6 rooms, 2 bathrooms and a garage. As you did, I had to take into account my possessions before moving and make the essential fit in a smaller space. I'm still in the process of decluttering and I'm ashamed by the amount of things I collected during the years (especially books, magazines, mangas and stationery stuff) and I'm trying to ged rid of what I don't need by donating or selling but also trying also to not generate waste. The road is long but I feel the pressing need to live more lightly.

[@ros8986]

For me it is balancing sensible frugality against my desire to have much less (although I have MUCH less stuff than anyone else I know). I am working on a no-buy year (my first) and I find that I feel the opposite of deprived - being now focused on what I have, I am feel such wealth with the superb items I have - clothes, books, bedding, cookware.

[@Miss_Lexisaurus]

I can totally relate to the experiences over objects thing. I'm doing a no buy year but am allowing event tickets and stuff because I want to focus on experiences and community and connecting with people I love through sharing those experiences, that's the stuff that really matters to me.

[@runarae2842]

For composting you could try asking on your local buy nothing for some red wigglers! They voraciously eat food scraps, reproduce every two weeks (depending on how much food is available) and then you will have nutritious worm castings to feed the soil in your veggie garden. If you were in the PNW i'd share some :)

[@thatsberry]

Thank you for this video

[@marycharlebois6627]

I share your mindset. We live in the wilderness of northern 🇨🇦, and we don’t like to shop. We prefer to stay home and try to use what we have on hand instead of purchasing new items. We are both into DIY projects and also repurposing, repairing, and upcycling. For this reason we hang onto stuff “in case we need it” or “this might save me a trip to town”. It’s a fine line to balance!! I enjoyed reading your comment, and I hope you have a great upcoming weekend. Ⓜ️ary

[@reggietbh]

You are an inspiration to me, Immy. I visited Denver end of last year (I live in France), would have loved to bump into you! Your soft, calm demeanour here make me feel calmer amongst the chaos of the internet/the world in general. Best of luck to you and your partner in your new adventure, can't wait to see more of what you do and achieve.

[@SustainablyVegan]

ah thank you so so much! xx

[@veronica-solomon]

My husband and I recently moved into our new home and did a lot of decluttering, so I totally feel you on never wanting to declutter again lol! While addressing our own consumption is really important, I think one thing that was kind of overlooked in this video is the stuff people give to us. Most of the things I decluttered was given to me from our families, and I wrestled with feeling guilty for letting stuff go. I've spoken with them before not to buy us anything because we don't need anything or can buy ourselves. And if they really want to give us something, we prefer consumables or experiences, yet we still get clothes, home decor, dog toys (that our dog never plays with), and other products. I know I need to practice kindly refusing to take it but it's hard because I know they're giving out of love and I don't want to hurt their feelings.

[@jemma50]

Immy, I love your aspiration to eliminate as much decluttering as possible in your life, by being more minimalist about what you bring into your home and reworking what you already have. Great mindset and an inspiration for all of us. ♥ I have been decluttering for years, as each time I move, I downsize. Eventually, I hope to live in only about 400-500 sq. ft. and that will be my last big declutter. It might not even be a big one, because I tend to let go of items a little at a time and am overjoyed when I have empty space in my cupboards. It's a process, for sure. Thank you, as always, for sharing your journey. Big love! ♥

[@berrystuffarts1607]

I love your little tempeh patties. They work so well with the bagels!

[@shaunnarochelle]

I've had this exact problem but with thrifted finds. I'd justify it to myself because it's more ethical but it still created the same cycle of wasted time and energy purchasing, decluttering, reorganizing, selling. like you say, I really needed to look at my impulse control and the bigger problems in my life that were leading me to have this addiction (because it was a full on addiction). Now, everytime I go to the bulk food store, which is only about once every 2 months, I allow myself a completely guilt free trip to the large opshop nearby, which gets my fix, rather than going to smaller opshops once or sometimes twice per week. balance is key for me. thanks for a great video

[@R0swell5104]

I sometimes wonder if the prevelance decluttering videos and articles panders and feeds an obsession; a bit like compulsive cleaning. I get the impression that some people accumulate things only to to get that feeling of liberation or satisfaction by throwing it all out again.

[@ros8986]

I ROswell5104 - I think it is that so many people (at least in the US) are drowning in stuff so it is a popular thing, at first it can seem like abundance until it becomes more and more and more.... And people are struggling with the massive decision-making emotional difficulty in letting go of stuff.

[@cassidy745]

So beautifully spoken ❤ with every declutter I think about how it could be even less in the future. Even if something we needed was for a child or pet-so many times what we think we need we don’t and I’m getting better at identifying what truly is a need. For kids and puppies especially those seasons pass quickly-it isn’t too much usually to be slightly inconvenienced by not having something I may actually need and use, because it’s only a season. my “do-without” muscles are getting a little stronger 😂 and my wallet a little larger haha

[@beccaross4409]

"Know Yourself, Know Your Money" by Rachel Cruz is a great book for understanding our relationship with spending money (tied into decluttering and consumption, of course)! Might be a good read for you.

[@SustainablyVegan]

Oooh thank you for the recommendation, definitely adding this to my list.

[@FrancescaLife]

Every word you say rings true for me ❤❤❤ Thank you Immy ❤❤

[@toritabb]

My compost system started off as a pickle jar in the fridge that id take out when it was full and a 3ft radius circle of chicken wire. It worked beautifully. Now i go through more food eating at home all the time so i just use a big bowl on the counter that gets taken out constantly and my husband has built a square wooden framed chicken wire compost out of wood scraps from the neighbor. I love your budget solution and wanted to share ours!

[@txspacemom765]

I've been a mostly minimalist and simple living person for over 30 years now. This is my #1 tenant to my life, just don't consume as much. It's helped me save money, time, energy, worry, etc. I always try to find an alternative to something if I am in need of something or a replacement and thought about quality over quantity, or if I even need it. I also look at when that item has reached it's limit, can I recycle it? It the material sustainable? Conscious consumerism! I barely have anything to declutter, maybe a few things here and there.

[@silliepixie]

I like your intention to be mindful of consumption. When I am deciding if I should buy something I try to factor in the space It will take up as well as the price. Something might be an amazing deal but if I wont ever use it... it just ends up costing space on top of money. I'm lookin' at you craft supplies.

[@rebeccawhite9438]

Hi Immy, I'm decluttering over my pregnancy so that there's room for the baby things that I need, I'm trying to be very mindful about how much I'm bringing in as I don't want the guilt of have to get rid of it all again at some point. Luckily will have hand me downs from cousins that I can then pass onto the next baby. So sick of wasting my money to bring things in to then have to waste my time to send them out again. P.s. your looking so well atm, your skin is glowing X

[@RustyRoosterLife]

Great video! Thank you for sharing. So important to talk about.

[@LucieEleanor]

Oh my gosh, the bagel burger looked so delicious! I’m definitely going to try making homemade bagels.

[@kaiju_k5042]

Your bages came out so beautiful and what you were saying when you were making them really touched me, actually made me tear up. That is so true

[@AlexHider]

I read a comment that likened the cycle of buying-decluttering to bulimia, and it’s so accurate, if crass. I’d rather not be in that cycle to begin with.

[@GlennParker5]

Excited to see this! Love the tease 😉

[@timikaballantyne6144]

Strawberry runners will 100%work! You can plant them straight into soil (once there are roots). Very thought provoking

[@CamilleG-go8np]

Love that blue cardigan (jumper) - please wear it in every video. Hahahaha. 🥰 Great video. I think being intentional about what you bring in is extremely helpful in life - in general. Having to move your entire life to a new location really brings about a revelation of exactly how many things you own. It's amazing, isn't it?

[@veronikab1607]

Hey Immy, would you mind sharing those recipes ofcthe bagel and that topping? It looks so delicious!! Love the message you are sending btw:)

[@anacorona6234]

Thank you for the tips!

[@LittleRedTeaCake]

I really liked the way you connected decluttering to over consumption. I'm on a no buy month because I realized that I was turning shopping (specifically thrifting and the used book store) into a hobby again, which was an issue I had in my younger years. I also decided it was a good time to read the book Consumed by Aja Barker, which was fantastic and I highly recommend it to everyone and I feel like her book combined with this video especially is helping me view my consumerism. I often have to think about decluttering as part of moving, which we do every couple of years for my husbands job. When we got to our current location, we had to buy beds for our kiddos as they had outgrown their crib/day beds before we moved (which we redonated), we had to buy a couch because we simply didn't have one. I also have a wide variety of hobbies that comes with a lot of stuff, but holding on to that stuff, makes it easier/cheaper/more sustainable in the long run because I'm not repurchasing things, but it does cost money to move. It's a weird catch 22 there. I have made myself a promise that if I don't touch it in the 4 years we are here, then it will be in seriously considered for donating or passing along, same goes for books and certain pieces of furniture. Thankfully I know any fabric I don't use, the local theater would love for costumes and set pieces, so I'm already planning on that.

[@SemplicementeSE]

Amazing video, such an inspiration!! Can we have the recipe of that bagel? 🤩😁😋 Hugs from Italy! 🇮🇹☀️✌️

[@emacwakeup]

It's crazy how much daft things I hold on to for no reason. Decluttering and it feels so good. I now also don't buy as much and that helps too.

[@simini1837]

I love your table set, so cute and seems like strong wood!

[@ariverdreaming]

Wow!!! That plant spiral is really cool

[@alinas3679]

I love it! Such an interesting thought- thanks for sharing! 💛🌻

[@ferrisd7566]

I want all your recipes!

[@julianagc1989]

I'm impressed with your sanduíche, I am not sure if it's a bagel or how do you call it, but looks really good

[@7peacefrog]

I love this, and I want/need to declutter. But I also have to ask you, what kind of planting thing is this in your kitchen (how do you use it, and where did you find/get it)? So cool! Thank you for sharing this

[@mariaalessandramassaro1832]

Are you part of your local Buy Nothing group? It definitely helps! I have a young daughter and its easy to find clothes and baby things from others and again easy to pass it on to the next family. While we might not be able to avoid stuff, we can certainly avoid further consumerism.

[@millygit]

The bagels look magnificent do you mind sharing the link for recipe, many thanks

[@ZeroWasteFamily]

for my family we decluttered all the time until we realized that unless we focused on overconsumption, we would be decluttering our whole life. Now we just don"t don"t bring much into our home so we don't have to declutter as often.

[@bettymaugeri7316]

De cluttering is so daunting for me - I also try for anything new something must discarded. Love the homemade bagel sandwich!

[@leahaf808]

Love this mindset ❤

[@jessicabowen4818]

More vlogs 💓

[@evereletkline8732]

Honestly, it iz such a practice in compassion for MySelf az I watch anyOne clean house that iz just cleaning after ThemSelvez instead of after Kidz.... I just feel this big feeling of like, ' ooooooh yea, thaaaaats what it could be like - only being accountable for Me.'

[@huuuuuugu]

How did you make the most beautiful bagels so effortlessly

[@oliviawilliams3354]

What are your strategies for sticking to this? Whenever I move house I have the same goal, then after a few months I slack off :/

[@arinaira1417]

Ooh? 😮 Interesting

[@karenwright6752]

What happened to the Lomi?

[@SustainablyVegan]

Oh I still use it and its great (though its expensive to run) so I'm trying to reduce my use of it to once or twice a month. Trying to find a balance.

[@bujiknits]

bagel recipe or link please?!

[@tetesclowntown]

Can you link that white planter in your kitchen please 🙏

[@shelleymitchell7912]

hey sista where did you get the white tall planter from i love it x