target finds tiktok is out of control

[@justfornothing]

About the phone case thing - I wanted the fun of having my phone case be seasonal, so I bought a clear case and put together seasonal pictures/collages that I can print, cut out and then place inside my clear case so the picture shows on the back. I have them for christmas/winter, spring/summer, late summer, halloween, & november. It brings me a LOT of joy when it comes time to "change my phone case" and designing the pictures also acts as an outlet for creativity. Highly recommend if someone wants to feel seasonal without buying new crap. Even if someone isn't artsy they can just find cute phone sized pictures on Pinterest and print them out!

[@misty0912]

@@justfornothing such a good idea!

[@afirewasinmyhead]

This is so much more sustainable, economical AND creative than buying new phone cases all the time. Especially since people upgrade their phones so frequently these days - which is a whole other wasteful behaviour. 😭

[@shawnaripari]

ok, I love this so much!! I take back what I said and love this idea if someone wants to swap things out seasonally. I'm pinning your comment because I hope others see it!

[@broelle4716]

i do this for my kindle! really easy to make a new one and it’s so fun. the one thing that’s permanent is the popsocket base which i haven’t changed, though i’m considering painting/decorating the pop to make it “match”

[@spacejules46lnu2]

Sounds fun! Might do that next time I need a phone case

[@GTMonica]

I'm not sure if the videos were cut short, but you often never seen these people actually purchasing these things. Just putting them in your cart and saying you bought doesn't mean you did, and even if they did a haul at home I've heard they often return these goods.

[@mailzz]

🤯

[@heatherb5647]

I was just thinking the same thing.

[@spf_500]

Exactly

[@amandak7334]

@@GTMonica I was JUST thinking about this. Likely common items are not purchased or very few. Feels like clickbait. A way for influencers to make money and run!

[@RubySlippersReads]

That’s the first thing I thought too.

[@SkySpiral8]

If she is squeamish about hotel bacteria on her face, she better be bringing her own pillowcases too

[@TenaciousP]

Ha yep - and think about what might have happened in that room/bed. 😂

[@starlightsall]

If she was truly concerned about hygiene, she and all influencers like her wouldn't be doing everything with her white sleeves drawn all the way to down her nails, ready to collect dust and dirt and stains from every surface she touches in that store. Especially icky when influencers pretend to cook with their sleeves all over the place like that, girl, you're literally risking catching fire. Idk why they're all convinced it looks cute, it looks like a kid playing dress up with mom's clothes when she's not home.

[@liisasalonen5691]

And if you think about the average washing machine in the US, they use a lot lower temperatures than the industrial ones the hotel textiles are washed in. They are actually probably more hygienic than your own towels.

[@singingfan]

@@liisasalonen5691as a former laundry room hotel worker, can confirm. The industrial sized laundry machines are very warm! If she’s concerned about sleeping in hotel linens, she should consider the full range of lodging options when traveling.

[@corbinortiz5010]

I can definitely understand her worry. I worked as a housekeeper at Disney and our average cleanliness rate was 60% for our resort compared to 40% at other Disney resorts (we competed). Unfortunately it’s not sanitary. However, it’s a very easy fix. Whenever I travel I do bring a disinfectant spray safe for fabric/kids/pets I’ve seen a lot of cleanliness protocols ignored also they lie about your recycling. About half or more gets thrown into the regular trash.

[@kateshapcott1785]

I feel like I need to watch confessions of a shopaholic before every holiday season to get my head right

[@santoshaveera7084]

@@kateshapcott1785 the spirit of Becky bloomwood haunts us all

[@julka6405]

@@kateshapcott1785 this is so real, ive been bingewatching videos like this to minimize my consumption but its still hard to justify it infront of friends that shop always

[@gingerjessietalks7685]

That movie is so good 😊

[@shawnaripari]

I watched it recently for the first time! It was really fun

[@Bookworm9431]

Yesss.

[@pandorus165]

I have been off of TikTok and all other forms of social media for almost all of 2024 now. The amount of money I have saved and how little I am tempted by things in stores now is crazy!! Before, I'd go into Target and buy a few things I don't need along with whatever I went in for. Sometimes I'd go in just to buy things I didn't need. Now, I just went to Target for the first time in months and just bought things I needed. I wasn't even tempted by anything else. It really goes to show how subconsciously influenced we are just by existing on social media.

[@shawnaripari]

I'm so glad you've had such a positive experience with this. I've noticed this too just getting off makeup accounts on socials.

[@raedae2423]

I took an Instagram break for this very reason. I'm not going back on until 2025 and I will need to set some boundaries for myself.

[@erinstransky5816]

I just got off tiktok last week and already I've seen a huge difference on my mental health (positive) and my wallet (also positive)

[@maholyperreaux7437]

I’ve been taking a break from TikTok (it’s gone get longer😅) and my wallet couldn’t be happier. TikTok shop is a trap. Now I buy my decorations from dollar tree. They last longer and I don’t plan on buying more unless they break!!!

[@user-zm4fv3de5c]

THIS. 💯💯💯💯💯

[@averagerunner_]

Condo renter here. I wonder really hard where these folks keep their decor that they buy somehow? every year? I'm scared to consider that a lot of seasonal stuff ends up in the landfill unfortunately. Personally I don't decorate because of lack of storage but also in a way these hauls kill the joy of building up a decor inventory over time vs all at once. My parents have had their xmas stuff for decades and a lot of items have some sort of story. I think it's so valuable to treat and view decor this way!

[@toomanynotes1]

@@averagerunner_ I’ve seen videos of people’s seasonal decor storage and it’s jaw-dropping the kind of warehouse-spaced storage some influencers have! I’m almost certain Shawna has covered some of those videos, but maybe I’m thinking of a different KZbinr. Aside from the ludicrously capacious storage some influencers have, I think that a lot of their hauls go back to the stores before the return window closes. That’s my theory, anyway. The ones who can afford to continually haul new things maybe donate what they don’t have room for? Resell? The thought of being in a constant buy-display-declutter cycle just gives me so much anxiety. I couldn’t do it!

[@BeatricetheLynx]

What happened to people doing diy? Like make some cool paper snowflakes, cut out some snowmen and stick them onto a window or wall. Make a wreath out of some foliage you find around the block and dry them or use cardboard and paint it. Something I love to do is put a few drops of vanilla extract, cinnamon, orange peel and water in a baking dish and put it in the oven, shit smells soooooo good and gets you in the holiday mood and it's like 50 cents to make. I don't understand buying insane amounts of random holiday decor to only use 10% of it.

[@katttttttpaige]

@@averagerunner_ we add one or two new items a year. Everything I put up I love.

[@BarbaraThorndyke]

It seems like I never see any childhood or inherited items with influencers. At most, they'll thrift other people's old stuff lol. Has no one kept grandma's winter quilt or dad's nutcracker bowl?

[@MalNowBrownCow]

I have an acquaintance who (used to live, before they could no longer afford it) in a two bedroom apartment who shops like these people. Her boyfriend had to rent a storage unit for her seasonal decor.

[@HeyShayShay]

Sometimes I feel like the only one who pulls out my 10yr old Christmas decor every year & is excited to still be using it. I haven't bought new stuff in years. Both my trees were free-to-me b/c family members were going to throw their prelit ones out- all I did was string new lights on it & I'm still using 5+yrs later 🤷‍♀️

[@shawnaripari]

I love that you do this! My christmas was a free to me too and love hearing about this from others

[@nikkipage6919]

My mom left all of her decorations to me when she died and she also passed along her love of and talent for decorating for the holidays. So, I have some really old decorations and some newer ones, but I love pulling everything out every year and seeing them all over again.

[@eacorpe88]

Same here! I have a 9yo and getting a new thing to replace old thing (aka tree ...) would NOT be a happy time😅

[@anniejohnson347]

I hope my son looks at my reused decor and someday is nostalgic because he remembers seeing it year after year

[@_DEVILYCH]

I occasionally buy new separate ornaments but I mostly still use old stuff as well, as old as 30-40 years and I think it’s just as great

[@autumn9353]

the one product you don't want to transfer into a different container is sunscreen, the wrong packaging can reduce the efficacy

[@hcf4kd1992]

Real. Also never change the "form" of it. Like, if it was a stick, don't let it melt.

[@Wishfull171]

@@autumn9353 thanks, I’m going to remember this!

[@syddlinden8966]

I am sick of xmas earlier and earlier every year. This year I'm so stressed about picking gifts I might end up going the chocolate bars route from college... Also, i hope i didn't comment this on another video already, but your channel has legit helped me actively identify that i want to shop when I'm depressed or having a hard time emotionally. So now I'm watching for those triggers and recognizing the urge for what it is: a bad coping mechanism. Thank you so much.

[@shawnaripari]

wow, I'm so proud of you! This is such a HUGE win

[@89gummybears]

I told a group of coworkers: "This year, everyone is getting well wishes for Christmas". Itʻs so much; family on however many sides, coworkers, different groups of friends...picking gifts but also the cost of gifting. Maybe an option for you would be to get together with specific groups of acquaintances and instead of gifts, have a potluck and watch a Christmas movie or do a low cost craft and just enjoy each others company. Another option could be to buy a set of good food containers like Pyrex and bake or make treats to fill it with and add a cute bow on top. Thatʻs my plan :D

[@silviamagda]

We don't do gifts. That's the ultimate relief. We are so calm and relaxed.

[@BlueLizardKing]

I remember one year, I made edible cookie dough, and filled it into jars with little bows tied around them. Super cheap, and they were a big hit.

[@ritadyer9295]

Not doing gifts this year except for the two kids I still have living at home. All of the adult children are good with it. Not buying for grandkids or great grandkids. No pets except ours who is desperate need of some new toys!

[@amandagracew]

I recently started going to estate sales and every single one I go to has SO MUCH holiday decor (primarily Christmas). Thanks to this I’ve gotten some really cute vintage items to decorate with. And I love that I don’t just have the same stuff as everyone else and I’m able to be very picky but get really cool stuff for super affordable prices!

[@admiralnilla7068]

I do the same thing.

[@malinia.20]

This is the BEST way to find holiday decor!!! The vintage holiday decor is so much cuter than anything that is made today

[@chibipeterpan]

I've never once finished a travel sized thing. They're getting quite expensive too. In my opinion.

[@TeachSwimMusic]

@@chibipeterpan they are super expensive but they last me a long time, and then I refill those containers. I have other copies of them because I basically make a stash of each item and every suitcase so that I can grab and pack the thing but I do that once every 2 to 3 years maybe that's my ADHD so that I don't have to scramble around. So I have a travel kit in each suitcase / my backpack or purse or whatever. It helps me to see the labels when so many of my items are the same shade / clear and unscented. But all the random specialty items that she got just because? I also worked in a hotel for 8 years...... the towels go through multiple rounds of scalding hot water and bleach. They are fine

[@selkrasouza6262]

For real, before graduating uni I nabbed a dozen travel sized lip balms from the free health supply clinic because they were all in different flavors. It’s been over a year and I’m still on the first one after daily use. I might have accidentally grabbed a lifetime supply of lip balm 😆

[@kitm141]

Agreed! I do buy travel sized minis to test the product before I commit to the full-size, which has saved me from a few expensive mistakes over the years. And then I wash them out and fill them up for my next plane trip. Things like travel size toothpaste make no sense to me, my tube at home is half used and about the same size as the mini. I don’t need to treat myself to a new tube of the same toothpaste for my holiday!

[@snowqueen51]

I always feel that travel stuff lasts throughout travels. I lost my soap bar because I forgot it, but most of the time they get left in the travel bag thing

[@huhhhhhwhooooowhat]

I have, but only travel size cheapie deodorants lol. I brought it to raves and kept it in my work backpack incase I forgot deodorant after my shower.

[@palasiksivain]

7:48 "or buy like nothing, and, like, suffer" GIRL- 😭 took me out real good i'm actually laughing!!

[@shawnaripari]

😂😂😂😂

[@brittany-dianascott1851]

Forever repeting what you said a while back “if you didn't know it existed you don't need it”

[@shawnaripari]

YES MAM

[@AbigailFaulkner-kv3ei]

Refillable travel containers for toiletries are the ultimate business traveler staple. I don't understand people who spend money on minis!

[@emilynordt153]

The only ones I have found to be worth it us toothpaste and that is just because it fits in my bag better. Refillable travel containers are great but so many people buy the absolute cheapest possible on those and then they end up leaking everywhere

[@lizmcclin7800]

I buy the minis to try a different shampoo and conditioner and to feel fancy for a little bit lol. Like the expensive brands because I know full well I’ll never buy that big expensive bottle! also I buy the mini shaving creams cuz my toddler is obsessed with it and it’s only a dollar lol but yes I just refill a random travel bottle when I travel. Consumerism is getting really ridiculous lately. The TikTok shopping hauls just reminds me of that 90s show supermarket sweep!

[@nanananananananana00]

i’ll use my refillable things for my carryons. if i check a bag, i usually just chuck my regular-size items in a big ziploc and call it a day lol

[@mariahwest6313]

@emilynordt153 For travel, I just use the free mini toothpaste & toothbrush from my semi-annual dentist appointments!

[@emilynordt153]

@mariahwest6313 that is where i get most of it and from the occassional truck stop when i realize after driving half a state i forgot my toothpaste

[@stephaniemiller2615]

I really like how you phrased the way you think about credit card bills. You controlling the narrative rather than giving up your agency to your spending habits was super powerful. Although I'm pretty good at not overspending, I do find myself splurging on occasion and regretting it. Just that little flip really made me rethink my habits, so thank you!

[@adrianakimball8553]

one thing that I do when I get the urge to have a fun, seasonal phone case is to switch my lock screen to something seasonal! A good way to have the same vibe while not spending any money!

[@huhhhhhwhooooowhat]

same same! aboutnto switch mine up for holidays I think. someone above also suggested printing pictures and putting them behind a clear phone case without gluing down so you can change em out whenever!

[@mysticmama_3692]

That's what I do too. I have a Samsung. There are a ton of FREE Christmas phone themes in the galaxy store.

[@cal6137]

I used to have a target addiction and this year they've made Target halloween costumes and now target ornaments and Bullseye plushies....i'm so glad i am not a 19 year old with no debt anymore 😭

[@fightingcatman]

I do find the souveneirification of Target super weird ahha

[@toomanynotes1]

@@cal6137 I honestly feel like Target leaning into and cashing in on their cult following will ultimately backfire on them.

[@meghanoel99]

They also have a target Barbie!! I pointed it out to my mom last time we were there 😂 it’s “Skippers first job” Barbie LOL

[@Felizdakat]

@@fightingcatman I'll admit I do find the Bullseye products cute. I'm biased though because I used to have a bull terrier that I loved very much so anything of a bull terrier I find cute.

[@Breb-y9t]

I like Target...but the Target themed products really rub me the wrong way.

[@Phoenixfireb1995]

I am a hoarder & shopahaulic. It’s ruined my life and I’m so thankful I found your channel. I want to change so bad, I don’t want “stuff” to rule my life and be consumed by it. I want a house so bad and I want to learn to save. This is Black Friday week and this week is hell for me. I’m gonna be binging your videos to help me ❤️

[@ItsSnootle]

@@Phoenixfireb1995 the book “The Year of Less” really helped me change my spending habits!

[@pricklywitch]

ur new haircut is really cute :D this length really suits you 🥰

[@shawnaripari]

thank you!!

[@quaintlyso]

it absolutely does! Also, it’s kind of awesome when you gesture very hard and your hair accentuates your point 💛

[@mikaelastefkova]

It really does! So pretty ✨

[@MrJeromeRN]

Reduce, reuse, recycle, have a nice day!

[@blissfulbecky]

Also...."Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"! :-)

[@rayshelld791]

Im in my 80s. My generation where pros when it came to recycling. Glad to see younger generation is starting to do the same.

[@huhhhhhwhooooowhat]

I remember the presentations they gave at school assemblies. reduce. reuse. recyyyycle rererereduce reuse recyyyyyycle

[@mikaelastefkova]

​@@rayshelld791 I agree! I also love "older things", because they're so well made! My favourite dress was made in the 60s and apart from a tiny flaw on the back, that I already bought it with, it looks brand new. 💗 If "space age" themed furniture wasn't out of my budget, I would totally go for vintage as well (I love retrofuturism 🙈), but IKEA it was, haha My granddad's older decor, typewriter (and electronics - telephone, record player) also still work and look both beautiful and durable. ✨ I'm glad people try to look for more durability/reusability now as well as recycling (when it's possible, of course)^^

[@Arbysroastbeefjuice]

@@rayshelld791 Maybe it was easier for you to “recycle” because products made in your day were built to be repaired. TVs, refrigerators, most appliances, could be fixed, or taken to a place to be fixed. Now, that option is next to none. Other than that, your generation loved pollution

[@badgerclan17]

I love my Christmas and Halloween PJs and coffee mugs. I use them for a month then put them away, and the next year, unpacking them makes me so happy. Since I stopped using Christmas trees, this kind of takes the emotional place of unboxing your tree ornaments. Plus, I got them all 2nd hand, and I don't necessarily buy new ones every year!

[@shawnaripari]

I also have a christmas mug and a fall mug and have so much joy when I bring them out every year!!

[@greatape8019]

i have christmas bedding, two sets. theyre really comfortable and great for winter because theyre fleece. as soon as it gets cold im pulling them out and using them until its too warm for it, so usually qround 4-6 months, always switching them out.

[@SeaStarr2890]

That's such a good idea to have special holiday pjs and such to bring out only during the holidays! 🖤

[@kneecole1282]

Listening to this while heading to target really commits me to sticking to my list

[@shawnaripari]

you can totally do this!

[@kneecole1282]

​@@shawnaripariI got the shampoo and lotion I went there for and nothing else!

[@madmotz3939]

My family’s holiday tradition that we have kept up since I was little, was that each family member gets to pick one new ornament to put on the tree each year. Aside from that we have had the same Christmas decorations since I can remember. And now that I am by myself, my only new thing that I do each year is I get a different candle and light that through the season. It’s insanity seeing all this, I genuinely cannot fathom this amount of excess😳

[@Raialari]

That’s my tradition too! I haven’t gotten one yet this year, but last year I ended up getting a silly little dinosaur lol Do you guys all end up trying for a theme for the year or getting the most outrageous one you can find…? I usually try to go for the most silly 😂

[@Schnee-tr1jg]

Having the same Christmas decorations every year also adds nostalgia to the season. I loved when my mom pulled out our Christmas decoration box and we put the same ornaments on our tree that I made with her 15 years prior.

[@jackieclingman9707]

I buy two candles for fall and 2 for Christmas at Bath and Body Works every year when they go on sale. I make those babies last through the seasons as best I can.

[@jrochest4642]

I think the excess comes, in theory, from Americans having huge houses that they're supposed to fill with stuff.

[@ms6760]

Your videos are much needed. 🙏 In November and December I am usually in a spendy mood. I love buying gifts and hosting and I don‘t want to overdo it this year. I try to mitigate the problem by watching anti-consumerism content and slow living videos. Your videos are entertaining and helpful.

[@shawnaripari]

I'm so glad to hear this, and can feel this way myself too. I really lean on anti-consumer content or content that has nothing to do with consumerism, it really can be so helpful!

[@janelleg597]

Set a budget! Or Save up a fund beforehand

[@pepperandplatinum]

I reuse my body lotion containers for traveling, buy reusable shampoo containers, and use Makeupe eraser towels that are small and compact - they come in a 7 day pack. Never have to buy them again! Reuse recycle people :)

[@shawnaripari]

Absolutely love to hear it

[@shelbyfuller3099]

“It’s not a deal if you don’t need it” … I needed to hear that 😂

[@DracoTriste]

If yall are now hankering for nutcrackers, you can of course check out the thrift shop, but what I really recommend is getting unpainted ones from Michaels ($8 for a 14” pine one using the seasonal sale, not counting coupons) and some paints. Set up some cocoa and a Christmas album, sit down with a loved one and make something sentimental. And you can paint over it next year if you want to try again or you want a different theme.

[@isabellaross1472]

When you said “maybe you have no money to do anything you want to do in life…” that hit home. 😢

[@april1947]

for seasonal pillows, if you can sew you can make removable pillow covers for existing pillows. If you use thrifted seasonal table cloths and table runners all the better. Less expensive, easier to store and sustainable. And bonus: your decor is unique

[@symmylynn]

I just started an embroidered pillow case for Christmas! I like in an apartment, so I'm so excited to get to decorate for holidays without having too many things to store.

[@jordangrimes9]

@@april1947 I definitely don’t have the sewing skills for that (yet) BUT I did have the realization that I could get pillow covers instead and I saved a good chunk of money that way! And they’ll store so much easier once the season is over!

[@CM-en8qh]

I was always completely confused about why TJ Maxx decorative pillows didn’t have a zip cover so you could wash them, and I’ve only just figured out that you throw them away when they get too dirty.

[@april1947]

@CM-en8qh see I would just sew a new cover 😭

[@cherylsHTX]

On the travel stuff...I bought a $7 pack of reusable bottles and I just fill them any time I travel with stuff I already have in my shower.

[@luci0818]

Yup, on shorter travels, even if I'm say, going by car, and I still don't want to carry much, I do the refill bottle for shampoo and a body bar bag, and for my moisturizer and sunscreen, I use a contact lens case to make it even more compact. Face wash in my old blistex container lol

[@mailzz]

I use them even at home, when shampoo bottle is too big and eats up a lot of space on my sink)) They are truly multy purpose)

[@31072gab]

Hey guys, I’m not American but do Stanley cups are really expensive for you? $50 is A LOT in my country but people are paid $30 per hour approx in the US. So I’m curious.

[@kwakein]

@@31072gab Hi! I can answer this. The American median income for one person is roughly $20-$23/hr and that includes poor and rich areas. Some people will make way more and some will make even less. I know a Stanley Cup is roughly $35-$50 each depending on the one you choose. So, they are a pricy cup but not unreasonable.

[@Howaboutyes11]

@@31072gabyes they are reallyyyy expensive

[@finnbinn924]

My parents do a great job with stocking stuffers, I love it. Usually a bar of soap that's not a seasonal scent, lip balm, hand lotion, ear buds on occasion, a few pieces of candy, and socks. Stuff we actually use and I get excited about it every year.

[@sadforever0129]

Same here! Almost always just a bit of candy, toothpaste, shaving cream, lotion, and socks! Nothing seasonal.

[@desertnaturealliance]

Influencers 101 : must wear neutral sweatshirt extra long to cover hands leaving only very manicured nails to show your “haul”😂

[@Sparkle3421]

Beige at home though

[@MsLambchop]

@@Sparkle3421 lol, i'm really starting to hate beige .....😂

[@Sparkle3421]

@@MsLambchop if any colour should be banned that’s the one.

[@Arbysroastbeefjuice]

I always wondered why they have to cover up to the middle of their hand. It’s like ALL influencers do it. Is it supposed to be cute, or something?

[@josiemaromi6981]

​@@ArbysroastbeefjuiceIt's supposed to make them seem younger 😂

[@amyclause2298]

OMG!!! Have you seen Brr Baskets now on social media. A boo basket wasn’t enough-now we need winter ones!!! Crazy

[@jetiscute1]

@@amyclause2298 I thought you meant a basket that looked like Bill Burr 😭

[@voidsterr]

@@jetiscute1 i was thinking of like hamilton (the musical) 😭

[@reze3416]

Bill Burr basket 😂

[@luckydog7511]

@@amyclause2298 I think it’s a cute idea but there’s definitely a better way to go about it. Like buying essentials their partner has run out of (shampoo, lotions, etc) or their favorite snacks.

[@BrigitteDiessl]

The idea of having cushions that you switch out every season is mind boggling to me. I live in an old house (built in the 1890s) and old houses have no storage so my cushions stay on my furniture all year round. The storage I do have is for blankets and duvets that need to be put away over summer and suitcases, vacuum cleaner, cleaning products and things like that. For stocking stuffers the only things I buy every single year (family tradition) are pez dispensers and refills and chocolate coins. In New Zealand some of these things are only available at Christmas time. My son has a pez dispenser collection. Not for the possible eventual value of them but because he loves them. I have had to stock up on my son's favourite body wash because it is only available from Lush at Christmas time. He has sensory issues so, if he loves something, I'll get it for him. It was over $100 NZD but, if you add up what you spend over a year, it's probably at least that. One of those will go into his stocking. I come from an Austrian family so we celebrate on Christmas Eve and The stockings get filled by Father Christmas and are there for them to open on Christmas morning. My kids are grown up now but they still get a stocking with pez, chocolate coins and a few bits and pieces that will be used and useful but also fun like card games.

[@Surreal452]

Just buy cushion covers. They zip right over your existing cushions. That's been my solution for several years now!

[@shawnaripari]

I was going to say this, glad you mentioned it!

[@ellac89]

My pillow idea is to have 1 dog pillow and make it seasonal accessories out of recycled ribbon for a scarf, old socks to make a hat, a old t-shirt for a ghost sheet, ect. And when no season, just a cute pup to snuggle with

[@SkipperJane]

NGL, I am a Native deodorant user and I always buy a few minis when they have a good scent. I ONLY use the minis for travel, so they thankfully normally last for several trips. They’re under the TSA limit (and I don’t need to debate the TSA about “paste versus liquids”) and definitely help keep the toilet kit light. This is also why the one Drunk Elephant item I still buy are the travel soap bars. I like that you can buy them separate from the case and then re-fill it.

[@luci0818]

I've never had an issue with deodorant, but then again, I come from Philly and TSA there honestly dgaf.

[@SilverDragonJay]

You shouldn't have to worry about TSA. The per item limit is 3.4 fluid oz or 100 ml. Most normal sized deodorants are under that limit. Cumulatively, It all must fit into a quart sized resealable bag. There are no limits on checked luggage. If you are checking a bag anyway, you might as well put all of the liquids, pastes, and aerosols in that, its not like you need them on the flight. If you are struggling to fit it all in a checked bag, then swap something unobjectionable, like a shirt, into your carry on. You might not need it during the flight, but there will be no question over if its allowed or not. The only pro to the minis, imo, is that they take up less space which is valuable on a flight. Especially so when you aren't paying for checked luggage but your normal sized deodorant puts you over the 1 quart limit. doubly so considering how much empty space is in most tubes of deodorant.

[@gamingmom7899]

I'm so glad you mentioned the seasonal themed gifts. I am constantly looking at a cute mug or pair of socks for someone and thinking "But if I gift them this ON Christmas, they can't wear it/use it for another year! How dumb!". I try to choose things that either will be used up/they needed anyway OR are less outwardly "Christmas" themed. Now I only ever buy Christmas-themed items AFTER Christmas on discounts and only if I will them all throughout the year like ziploc bags, tissues (who cares if the box has a snowflake on it), and body wash/lotion. I get really excited when they mark down "seasonal" items that are plain white or red or something like that. This way I'm saving money because I'm buying things cheaper than the typical price but also that we will use year round.

[@wintersprite]

Last year I gifted my dad a Christmas shirt but had to give it to him on Christmas Eve so he could wear it Christmas Day.

[@earthling998]

One thing that really helped curb my spending is realizing that I will always find something I like better later on and if I buy that new thing I really like, I’ll just find a better one after that, etc. It just becomes this never ending loop so I try not to get caught up in it to begin with

[@byersjul]

haha i have a mini deo at my desk bc the amount of times I have forgot to put it on before going to the office is insane, and then i can carry it discretely to the bathroom to put it on.

[@shawnaripari]

absolutely a wonderful usecase

[@pushingggdaisies]

We just got a fake Christmas tree last year. We’ve been adding to it a little at a time. We might buy a couple new ornaments sometimes from here on out but I don’t plan to buy much else for it unless something breaks. It’ll get filled with crafted ornaments from my daughter over time too. ❤ Also, I’ve learned my lesson about toys for kids. Lean into their interests, and don’t overdo it. 😂

[@sarw522]

I 100% would have engaged in seasonal overconsumption if I had the space in my house. Glad I came across your channel a while ago and have become a much more conscious consumer. Even if I do live in a bigger house one day I have confidence now that I won't fall into the seasonal decor, pajamas, blankets, etc. overconsumption trap.

[@danaberries]

@@sarw522 yes we don’t realize how much these big houses are just extra space for our stuff…. I moved from a 2bdrm apartment to a 3 bedroom house and having “room for more” was a great excuse 😞

[@emilyhowland3649]

if you absolutely need to get a bunch of seasonal things I highly recommend thrifting! Me and my gf have started thrifting a few holiday things each year so we can slowly build a collection of unique second hand holiday things. So many of these things shown can be thifted for a sliver of the price and much better quality

[@TinyHomeCooking-tk4mc]

I appreciate this video. Being OUT of debt is a wonderful feeling! You don’t have to be a slave to consumerism, to the dollar, to our fast paced living society. Life is so much more than these things. Start making healthier decisions for your life today not just in what you eat, but where you choose to give your precious minutes of your life. ❤️

[@missmallory1523]

We purchased our first house this summer, I had so much fun thrifting\facebook marketplace-ing to find decor and furniture. It made my space so much more personable imo.

[@alyssam8977]

A good reminder is that it's fun and budget-friendly to make decorations for the holidays! Lots of ideas online too.

[@MsLambchop]

I rarely buy anything new. I am a crafter, so if i feel like it, instead of buying new stuff, i merely reinvent, refresh, repaint, or refurbish my existing decorations. I do create, refurbish, reinvent, and decorate for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Spring, but Summer is my time to just display stuff that i don't display for the seasons but that i really enjoy.

[@neon906]

That thing about giving consumables as gifts made me laugh because every thanksgiving and Christmas since my brother moved out we've given him the exact same thing, reusable Tupperware stuffed completely full with thanksgiving and Christmas leftovers lol. It's cheap and he's always happy about not having to cook for a few days.

[@nathalie12890]

Your haircut looks so good! Edit: I do the exact same things you do for travel toiletries - I have travel size bottles on hand to refill my products into, save minis I get for free or are left over from other trips, and if I need a clean towel of my own I just have a reusable quick-drying microfiber packable towel! I initially got it for camping and hiking but honestly it works great for all travel purposes. People just want excuses to shop way more than actually being concerned with practicality.

[@mareen7321]

I know it's already the 3rd video, but I still can't get enough....OF THIS FRESH HAIRCUT!😂 ❤‍🔥 It looks so so good.

[@shawnaripari]

YOU ARE HYPING ME UP SO HARD!!! THANK YOU 😭

[@blue.berry.b]

I fear that holiday overconsumption may also pray on people with depression or mental struggles. A couple of years ago when I was struggling with an ED and starting to lose joy in life, I became super obsessed with holidays as a way to cope. I’ve always been a huge Christmas person. I get super excited and I love picking out gifts for people, decorating, and baking, but that year I felt like everything I did had to be Christmas-related for me to be happy. If I was living on my own and allowed to spend my money however I wanted, I probably would’ve ended up wasting all of it on Christmas stuff I don’t even have space for. It’s easy to end up in a shopping addiction (especially holiday-related) when you’re in a depressed state, especially since I was isolating myself and losing interest in my hobbies.

[@alisonmadalinski747]

My husband made me realize I had a bad shopping habit. Until I got married I did what my mom does: oh its cute, just $10! Buy it! But that builds up REAL quick. Now, if I go shopping (on or offline) I look and then wait 3 - 4 days so the dopamine can wear off and I can logically decide if I really need /want something

[@socalnad]

I literally hate any tiktoks or shorts that tell me to go shop/ must haves, etc. I block them off. Thank you for this video.

[@deebrandao5679]

I have 1 Christmas "duplicate": a throw blanket. I love Christmas and decorating for it, plus my room is very cold so I use that blanket everyday of the month it's in use. Also, I spend a lot of time and eat on my bed, so it's nice to have an extra blanket I can put on if my regular blanket gets dirty and needs washing

[@dannieRivers003]

I personally know someone who runs to the store as soon as she sees a " run to" videos. At this point it's like an addiction. She is now looking for a higher paying job to increase her spending habits. It's insane at this point.

[@LorettaNance]

I have a holiday sinking fund. This covers the cost of a cute new holiday item or two.

[@shawnaripari]

absolutely wonderful idea!

[@sunnybugz]

i absolutely ADORE christmas decor, and definitely get the urge to buy all the silly little christmas items, but in reality i'm so happy to just reuse the same christmas decor every year. both because i don't go broke, AND the nostalgia factor-- do these people not get joy from seeing the same ornaments and decorations every year? my mom putting up the same decorations she did 15 years ago makes me so happy and reminds me of my childhood christmases :-) not to say i don't buy an ornament or a candle or smth most years but i really buy 1-2 new things (and usually things i don't normally buy anyway!)

[@Sophia-vx8gj]

I love how your criticism is eloquent, polite, constructive..and doesn’t sound like complaining like other girls who do the same on their KZbin videos. Your voice is so calming and level headed, I really appreciated this!

[@Kayla-ts1eh]

Honestly, I’m so glad that your video popped up on my feed because I needed to hear this. I’m so over the over consumerism and I don’t wanna live that lifestyle anymore. Thank you.

[@april1947]

lindt truffles are the best stocking stuffer

[@kaymart6750]

Something I miss from when I was a kid and had no real way to buy things unless I was given cash and taken to the store, is how common it was to customize things. Using legos, stickers, old scrapbook paper, markers, keychains, beads, safety pins, bottle caps, etc. there are loads of ways to swap things out and make them seasonal with stuff you already own! I know someone already mentioned the clear phone case method (decorating behind the case), but this can be applied to notebooks, reusable bottles, backpacks/bags, etc! There’s also a special kind of uniqueness and self-satisfaction you get from the process that I think is missed when purely purchasing new things.

[@AlicePRabbits]

My pharmacy is the CVS in Target. I only go to Target to pick up a prescription and then I’ll get cat food or laundry detergent. I lost my job a few months ago so I try to only buy what I need.

[@sjgskinscientist]

This year was my first Christmas in my new home and I wanted to recreate the magic I felt during childhood. We made a budget and stuck to it. I’m lucky that our budget can be larger than most, so I was able to purchase high quality goods that will last forever. We were particularly fussy with our artificial greenery. With the environmental impact, I didn’t want to risk not being 100% happy with the way something looked and potentially wanting to get rid of it in the next 25+ years. Growing up my mother and extended family always had lots of handmade European wooden and blown glass decorations. The quality and longevity is so much better than things from the big box stores. This year, I bought a few of these things new, but purchased the majority of the items as vintage goods from eBay sellers. I’ve seen some creators publicize thrifting or shopping secondhand for decorations, but that option still largely goes unnoticed. As for stocking stuffers, I can’t stand them. In college, I started asking my parents to purchase no more than three gifts per purchase (using the wise men as justification for the rule) largely to deal with the stocking stuffer issue. Things like hot chocolate or specific skin care items I know I routinely use and will need to replace can be good options, but almost everything else ends up shoved in a closet or thrown away.

[@trichey1712]

@@sjgskinscientist growing up in my family stocking stuffers where candy and any tiny presents like jewelry and nail polish. Also got practical items like hairpins, hair ties, chapstick, and small hobby items

[@nbarwick4339]

surprised those phone cases and straps are so popular! my sister and I saw them at our local target a week or so ago and wondered why anyone would ever want one. so impractical!

[@pharoahcaraboo9610]

my family has reused the same halloween, thanksgiving and christmas items for literal decades, only getting new ones when something breaks (rest in piece to the decorative tombstone who finally gave up the ghost this year and crumbled apart

[@shawnaripari]

My family did this too and I really appreciated putting up the same decor year after year. I really did miss it when I moved out. It really showed me the power of tradition with holiday decor in specific and buying something with that mentality can really stave off any buying

[@heath6802]

Same, but new ornaments would be bought for a new family member, either married in or a new baby

[@tamiwein7626]

I have two pairs of Christmas pajamas and wear them year-round. I also use my Christmas bed sheets year-round. I do not feel guilty for buying these.

[@allisonwalsh8404]

@@tamiwein7626 and you shouldn’t it’s about buying new sheets every year when you don’t need it

[@carolg6598]

I’m really appreciating your show right now while I’m learning how to stick to a budget.

[@JillofAllTrades-inMI]

Topic Idea: how to talk to family about holiday gifting. When you're already drowning in "stuff" how do you have the conversation with them that you don't want/need gifts without sounding ungrateful. How do you tell them that giving a pile of gifts isn't saying "I love you and care about you" when they know you've been trying to downsize your stuff and control your spending for several years now. How to have this conversation without sabotaging relationships and being a buzzkill.

[@Kalise1d]

@@JillofAllTrades-inMI had this issue with my fam, now I tell them if they were going to spend the money please give me that or a gift card. Not to be greedy in anyway but it’s useful & if I NEED something I can purchase it. Not being stuck with stuff I don’t have room for or don’t need simply because it was a gift has made birthday & holidays much better!

[@hausialeka]

Debt talk is spot on. I used to be so consumed by consumer goods especially during the holidays. Ofc I indulge myself but now it’s a different era I’m in where I discern the difference in wanting something just be in trend or actually seeing if I need it/ if it’s going to be help me. Thank you for bringing this to light & calling me out because I need to be rebuked again & again🤣

[@doritobandito_1323]

what my mom does with extra blankets is she'll find a nice decorative pillow case either on sale/clearance or at a thrift store and use the blanket as the pillow especially if it's one we don't use too often

[@amandak.4246]

i would argue that there is always financial ramifications to buying junk just for fun. even if you make a lot of money or have a lot in savings, every unnecessary purchase affects when you retire, how much money you have when you retire, how much money you leave to your children, etc. the amount of money coming in as income is finite, and so purchases will always diminish your stores of money.

[@toomanynotes1]

Yep, and then you’re leaving behind all of your “fun” purchases for your family or benefactors to deal with once you’re gone. None of the things shown in these videos are going to increase in value over time. A few objects might end up being special to someone else due to memories tied to them, but most of it is just trendy holiday junk. Many of us have/had a family member that collected too much nonsense and they often end up being a bit of a family joke. This isn’t the legacy we should leave behind.

[@shawnaripari]

yes, spot on. If you've ever cleaned up someone's house after they've passed I'm sure you know how much of a challenge that can be if they own a lot of stuff...actually even if they don't own a lot of stuff.

[@shawnaripari]

yep....

[@toomanynotes1]

@ Yes! After my mom passed, I did all of the cleaning and decluttering, because my dad wasn’t in the right headspace to do it himself. My mother had managed to whittle down her belongings to just one room (bless her, she was always good about not forming attachments to things), and even then I was overwhelmed. Her craft supplies were especially daunting. It was challenging to figure out what was worth keeping, donating, recycling, or tossing.

[@katlenertz4924]

I have had a real in-depth introspective experience with myself when it comes to spending. Things I do to try and save money. Decor: *Disclaimer I still live with my parents, but I do help my mom the most when it comes to decor* Things I have collected over time and rotate through the seasons. If I can make one thing that can be used for a long time and at a lower cost I will. I had to make a wreath back in high school for a project. So it’s a pretty spring/summer faux wreath that comes out every year. My sister and I made a x-mas and a fall wreath + cornucopia (from the same items). This was done over time, not all at once and with sales and coupons. Food: I have few things that I would request name brand. Otherwise I always go and try the generic. Candles: Only cause this was brought up in the video. All candles I have are gifted to me and scents I enjoy. We have wax melts in different areas of the house that we use instead. The scents are easily interchangeable, don’t cost a lot (depending on where from), and last for a long time. We use them until there is literally no more scent. We don’t use room sprays, plug in sprays, or anything else scented really because 3 of us have asthma. Choosing lighter scents and being intentional about the use. And also- the needing to buy “minis” is crazy. We have the same refillables that get used and once we re-empty it, they get cleaned and dried properly to prevent mold and reuse it

[@Rookiewompus]

Excellent, as always! While on the subject of Christmas at Target, I don't know if you're hurting for ideas (likely not lol) but I'd love to hear your take on all of this cutesy Target branded Christmas stuff. My local Target has a whole Christmas section of Target toys (buggies, cash registers, etc.) plushies, socks, ornaments, and like, two different Target gingerbread houses??? I was absolutely blown away when I saw it. Just the definition of the commercialization of Christmas - turning Christmas decor into *Target themed* Christmas decor!

[@keyleykelly339]

"Don't walk! Run to your nearest Target for _____" and its always something that nobody needs 😭

[@samlewis6615]

I would love to hear someone say " Run to Target there's a sale on eggs 99 cents!!

[@cecilieailinn]

Not to mention how difficult it becomes to buy people gifts when they constantly shop so much for themselves. In my family we have many times talked about not shopping in November or December because you can wish for those things for Christmas in stead.

[@jaxonadams7588]

I like decorating for the holidays that I like. So what I do is, I find old fabrics at thrift stores and turn this into curtains and pillowcases that I change out every time I want to. I can reuse them for literally anytime I want a change. It also reuses something else

[@libramoons]

me watching this while in my halloween pajamas lol

[@kathrynbythelake9638]

What gets me the most with these sort of tiktoks is the lack of discernment. The "its so cute/yummy/on discount that I can't choose so let's buy everything." It was hard but I managed to cultivate the habit that is I can't choose one of something, then I don't need any of it and leave it on the shelf or hanger. I used to have a Christmas bauble , dare I say, addiction. I sold quite a bit off when I moved and now I only buy when the desire for it burns white hot. Even then I will wait about a month to make sure. I have two German nutcrackers (purchased two years apart), one of which has lost half his mustache during the move, but I still display him. Instead of buying two cheap imitations, I would rather buy one quality one from its country of origin.

[@shawnaripari]

absolutely agree. It can feel like every time they see something cute it's an automatic add to cart

[@lizholland6156]

“It’s not a deal if you don’t need it” is a banger line

[@GypsyxDarling]

I'm gonna watch and listen to your well thought out content here in a sec, but first impression: girl your hair looks amazing!!!

[@Revan_Onasi]

My Christmas PJ are quite warm and I use it when weather gets cold. Even if it is during autumn or spring. I will change it this year because it's so old and fabric starts to tear. So yeah.

[@aj2thamaxx742]

14:51 when I tell you how disappointed I was when I got a Stanley for the first time, oh my goodness….they chip like crazy. I only had the thing for like two weeks and the paint was coming off. I switched to an Owala and I’ve had it for year, it’s my only water bottle.

[@Gnocchi4lyf]

I wear my Christmas pjs all year round and so do my kids hahaha I’m not spending that money for no reason 😅

[@savannahphilyaw]

Shawna, I want to thank you for what you are doing with your channel. I have really been enjoying your videos for awhile and I appreciate that you point out how the consumerism we are seeing tricks our mind to think it's normal. Your perspective is genuine and authentic and doesn't feel like you are just telling people not to be excessive, but you are giving people reasons why to be & how to be mindful of our purchases. Even if we know it's excessive, the more we see it, the more we subconsciously engrain the idea that it's normal to shop like this. So thanks for doing your part to combat this. A story to share: I was recently at TJ Maxx and I saw a plastic jar of vanilla shower bombs. My mind thought it was a necessity to purchase - the perfect thing I needed (yet was not looking for...). I thought: "It would look so cute in my bathroom!" "Guests would love them!" "I would feel so fancy!" "Vanilla is my favorite..." etc. This jar of them looked like more of a necessity, than a ridiculous impulse buy. As I was considering, I heard YOUR voice in my head simply say "You DON'T need this." And that was all I needed to put it down and walk away. Ha. Then, I was laughing at the fact that I had thought it was necessary. Also, I have had a shower bomb that was gifted to me sitting next to my shower for weeks and I have never felt inclined to use it. Nothing about it was something I needed or was useful in any way. It's almost like seeing the product suddenly made me feel like I could *feel* like one of the people on TikTok, even though that is not who I strive to be. I think the feeling of assumed "ease and abundance" that these over-consumers portray is what gives us the urge to go out and buy things. I know it's a small example, but I appreciate that you are reminding us in a sea of shopping influence, that people can find peace in refraining from buying.

[@jubilee2544]

Your vids and your thoughts center me! So good! I love this mindfulness when thinking about shopping and consumption ❤

[@MrsNewfiefan]

I’ve always packed my own facecloths! Also here in Canada the travel sized items are almost as much (if not more in some cases) as the regular sized items. Insane.

[@lucindavigil9007]

I traveled for work for 8 yrs. I never needed all the minis. I pretty much did what you are suggesting. Any samples or like items I kept in a basket so if I needed small items I grabbed from there or used travel containers. I have had some for 9 yrs. Lol still work

[@LissaxKristine]

I use washcloths (from the kid bath section of Target) to pat my face dry after washing. They're small, and I get to use a fresh towel every time.

[@brokebaddieboutique]

12:40 honestly, even people who can afford to make these excessive purchases without going into debt should think twice for several reasons. Goods sold at Target are generally not ethically produced and most of them involve production processes that lead to human exploitation & chemical pollution in other countries.

[@aubreejobizzarro1208]

Stocking stuffers have always been smaller toys AND/OR edibles for the season in my family. Honestly stockings have always been more decorative than anything else for me and my partner now haha

[@emma_estrella854]

@@aubreejobizzarro1208 yea same here! we get like the fancy mechanical pencils, candy,a nd some other small things based on what we like

[@kimbeau1979]

“This is Debt Talk!” 🤣😂 So true!

[@jaimehammer5774]

I need to be de-influenced so bad. I’m exhausted and stressed by my shopping habit (it really is like a hobby). What you said about it taking away opportunities to spend my money on things I actually want (hobbies, tattoos, travel…) hit the nail on the head. But as soon as I see something I want (or like in these videos, someone tells me I want something) my dopamine or whatever goes crazy and I feel out of control.

[@amandak.4246]

it bothered me that that girl said she bought a nutcracker bc it's a classic. buying something bc other people have it and bc it's popular isn't a good reason to buy something! it would be different if she said, oh i've always wanted one bc they're nostalgic and remind me of christmas as a kid and i can see myself keeping it for a long time bc it has proven itself to be classic. it reminds me of when beauty influencers keep items specifically bc they don't have another in that color. like yeah i guess that is a reason, but it's not a good reason, not a personal reason..

[@TigerLilly4495]

Yeah, like I hate nutcrackers and have felt tempted to get one because they are popular...but then thought about how I would hate looking at them. So I didn't get any

[@shawnaripari]

When I heard her say that I felt like she meant this is "classic" as something nostalgic or a hallmark of christmas for her. However, I now see what you're saying and she might actually mean that this is something she should buy because it's a classic and not necessarily a classic for her? Basically what you said

[@mintypatapeepee7106]

my inspiration from this video is to make my own phone bracelet lanyard thing to attach to my phone case i keep on my phone 24/7!! i’ve been eyeing that target case but hated the big bow on the back because that’s NOT functional at all, but i just realized i can make my own cute lil christmas-y phone lanyard!! this video was great. thank you.

[@auntlynnie]

My favorite Christmas was when I gave passes to the local trampoline park to all three kids on my list. The adults arranged it so we all went together, and it was FUN!

[@LiaBella0921]

This year I grabbed some tea towels from a craft event supporting Asheville for an older women’s gift in my family. Think I’m going to thrift some winter mugs and then add in cookies for our family party (3 weeks pre Christmas)

[@emilysturgis364]

I'm watching this as shopping therapy the week before black Friday 🙌

[@abytequiero]

this is such a great video, spot on as always! also your fit and makeup style is so pretty, you're so pretty

[@Sarcastic13londe]

As someone who works at a target, i can think of 3 different locations in our store that has the empty bottles to fill for traveling. And they're all clear which is good for traveling for the airplane traveling. 🤷🏼‍♀️ overconsumption is sooo real 😔

[@lane6216]

I realized many years ago that it all looks good in the store, and crappy at a yard sale. The packaging and placement is what works in the store. I also realized that the feeling of my money growing is way better than the quick buzz from spending. Hang onto that money, ladies.

[@chiabhangilbert7340]

Wow your haircut is sooo cute!!!!😍

[@Chelseabee55]

On consumable gifts: when I drove, my grandmother used to give me a $200 gas gift card every year. This was obviously a big gift and not stocking. That card would last me FOUR MONTHS if I was careful with it. It was so helpful and I always looked forward to it