Things I Only Own One Of | MINIMALISM

[@simply_abby]

Love your uploads! 1. I totally agree with the television. I think we just need one. 2. I have like two purses but rarely use them. I usually just carry a wallet, keys, and phone in my pockets 🙈 I’m not a purse girl at all. 3. I probably could get rid of some coats. 🙈 4. My husband and I have our own laundry baskets in our closets because we do our own... but I love this idea for the future when our family expands. 5. I’m the same with socks. I just have white ones all of the same brand. 6. I’m working on minimizing my makeup because to be honest I only really use 5 products and I have way more than that 🙈 7. I am interested in trying out Branch Basics 🤔 8. I need to get rid of pjs I don’t wear. I also wear the same pjs for a few nights as well. This is such a helpful video 💛 - Abby

[@margaretmatheny]

You're so intentional and kind. This reply just made my day! Thank you. Where to start...1. Branch basics! You really should try, it's by far my favorite. 2. I'd totally watch your makeup declutter if you did it! Love your channel as well:). 3. I'm a pocket=purse girls too, hahaha. 4. Those cute yellow/gold earrings in your classroom set up video(currently watching) are adorable! Have a wonderful day! Marge

[@simply_abby]

Margaret Matheny thank you so much for responding 💛 and for also taking the time to watch my video as well! ☺️

[@margaretmatheny]

@@simply_abby absolutely!!

[@ritabartasiute466]

The sock tip is amazing! My husband and I did that and it’s so nice! Every time I open the sock drawer, it brings me joy. 🙂

[@tawneeappleby2786]

I wear my pjs for a couple nights also. I never understood washing them ever time you wear them when you put them on when you are clean and don’t do anything in them.

[@margaretmatheny]

haha yes! So I'm not crazy! love it!

[@bR-gz5oj]

Wtf I wear the same ones for a week I’m literally just lying there haha

[@margaretmatheny]

@@bR-gz5oj hahaha amazing

[@withthelightsout8518]

@@bR-gz5oj You shed skin cells no matter what you do. You still perspire and your skin still gets at least a bit oily.

[@elenakasa5264]

Been thinking about this too, because I love pj's! However, I break out if I wear pj's more than two days in a row. Just from skin oils/ essential oil carrier oil use. So about three sets should do me. Just goes to show minimalism looks different for different people, because we all lead unique lives!

[@jmsl_910]

sarah terese recommends a braun epilator. it works very well and isn't too loud. no more razors--better for the earth

[@kymhaldeman6101]

I’d love to see you do a video a minimalistic kitchen! An Playroom..if you guys have one :)

[@margaretmatheny]

Oh, I can do that for sure! Thank you for those ideas!!

[@breerodriguez258]

Please make a video about your minimal kitchen!!! I would love to hear tips from you. I just found your videos and I love your style and personality! Thanks for sharing, God bless

[@margaretmatheny]

Absolutely will! Thank you so much! your support and encouragement mean so much!

[@PheOfTheFae]

My knife situation is the reverse: I have one big serrated knife because I always make homemade bread. If I need a smooth one, I use a steak knife, which I never use for steak, lol.

[@margaretmatheny]

hahaha, hey homemade bread calls for a good knife. Wish I had that skill of making bread!

[@katie3700]

Always excited to see a new upload from you! I ordered that cream blush and am obsessed! It really is multipurpose!

[@margaretmatheny]

Ah I'm so glad you tried for yourself and LOVED! It's the best1

[@faithgky]

I don’t understand why people “sort” their socks. Our sock pairs remain safety pinned at all times unless they’re on our feet. They’re pinned together in the drawer, in the laundry, etc. - basically from the moment they come home from the store. I like to pin at the toe, my husband likes to pin at the top of the shaft, or the heel in the case of footie type socks. Both ways work. How does everyone not do this?

[@readbyjem6339]

Such a great list! I loved this video

[@margaretmatheny]

Thank you x100! Your encouragement means more than you know!

[@erlyne0]

Inspiring!!😍

[@lisavanhengstum4800]

I told my 8y/o son that some plants are toxic. But also washing powder and blox to put in the dishwasher. ( I do not know the proper English name haha) . But now he refuses to touch any of them😂

[@margaretmatheny]

ha! That's so Brilliant!

[@sleepingwhale]

Awesome 👍👍

[@rebeccalauren2023]

Love watching ur videos what days do you upload x

[@margaretmatheny]

Wednesdays! I'll add that in my outro-thanks for your support!

[@mirandaboone485]

Soap and water

[@auni2955]

hey! so I’m new, and I’ve heard you talk about products and food being toxic. what exactly does that mean? thanks 😊

[@margaretmatheny]

Hello! Welcome and great question! I can explain it, but I feel like this website is much more professional and good at explaining. simply put: there are lots of toxic(harmful to the body, our cells, our organs, our mental health) chemicals in our air, products and food. They are slowly weakening our bodies, our immunity and making us sick! www.ewg.org/areas-focus/toxic-chemicals this website is incredible and has a ton of info!!

[@EnochnKale]

I can’t seem to find the cream blush. Is it discontinued?

[@margaretmatheny]

they changed the name and packaging! It's now just their cream blush!

[@SarahDeLaurier]

One pjs……you sweat a ton while sleeping 😉

[@koko137591]

🖐🏼🙂

[@jaylennrosales6711]

Do some house tours and youll have a new subscriber.

[@kerstinr8940]

That is exactly why we do not own a television. It is just so un-social. Love your videos!

[@margaretmatheny]

Right? So glad to hear you agree. Thank you!! Your support means so much, truly.

[@lenahightower8846]

I do the one color sock too and it is a lifesaver! Even better is to get them in BLACK - don’t have to worry about getting out stains.

[@margaretmatheny]

right?! Lol. Saves me so much time and effort!

[@andriannabaker5819]

My favorite razor hack: Mens razors are soo much better. So my husband and I each have a handle. He uses the blade on his face. When it’s not sharp enough for his face it’s still plenty sharp for my legs and underarms so he passes it along to me. We just keep rotating like that and get so much more use out of each razor! We’ve had the same pack of razors from probably 5 years ago.

[@MadameChic1]

I have been using coconut oil as a deodorant since 2011. I can dance for hours and sweat with no odor! My husband using baking soda powder because of his hair, haha

[@margaretmatheny]

Stop, what? I've never heard of that-does it stain your clothes at all? I'm very interested. I use ACV every now and then for a good ole armpit detox, but Tate detests the smell, haha.

[@annie_4444.]

Gurrlll your channel is growing so quickly! Keep it up!

[@margaretmatheny]

Thanks!!

[@sophiamack9214]

I buy my kids always the same color sock as well! So awesome!! Love that tip. It really is such a game changer!

[@margaretmatheny]

It really is! I'm so glad to hear that!

[@FaithfulHomestead]

I will be doing this too for me and my daughter cause her feet can fit into my socks. And I will be doing the same for my 2 toddlers.

[@AmberUnraveled]

Love all your stuff. I’m so much like you, although a lot older lol and I will admit in some areas I am so good at minimalism but there are other areas I can totally do some deep work in and feel even freer, it’s funny how we forget about certain things. Like I have drawers of makeup and tons of purses you’ve inspired me to go through them - thank you!

[@umerahshuaib9935]

I had no idea I was a minimalist, I do nearly all of these things

[@margaretmatheny]

Haha, Amazing! That's even better. You do it without even thinking!

[@harrietjane7964]

I love these types of videos! I have a coat problem, I have 5 coats and I live in Sydney, Australia! But aside from that I'm pretty minimal.

[@margaretmatheny]

hahaha! hey if that's your area of "excess", thats okay!!

[@meelamiela]

I envy ppl who dont need clinical deodorant. I tried detoxing and natural deodorants...that was a no for me lol

[@margaretmatheny]

[@lauramahachek]

This just motivated me to get rid of all of my unnecessary duplicates!

[@margaretmatheny]

AH YES. That makes me so happy! Thanks for watching!

[@erintannehill]

OMGoodness! We share so many of these! I currently don’t own a purse or a wrist watch. I do have two phone cases because I had only one and it got chopped up in my lawn mower blades (saved my phone though!). So I found a good reason to have a backup 😂

[@margaretmatheny]

hahaha, and a very reasonable explanation for having two, lol!

[@Natie777j]

Unless you sweat like there is no tomorrow at night, why should you wash you pjs often??? 😳😳😳your bed is clean, you are clean= clean pj

[@KasiJayPeil]

Haha you cracked me up ❤ love it haha

[@clairebishop2188]

The broken watch does tell the right time twice a day!

[@danielleporcaro5422]

That chapstick is huge 🤣

[@sleepingwhale]

🤣🤣 cracked me up

[@IceSkateLove]

where did you get the shirt that you are wearing here? it looks sooo comfortable and i'm looking for one exactly like it!! i hope you reply!! :)

[@margaretmatheny]

Hey! Unfortunately, it's from Nike about 4 years ago. Great place to start looking!

[@nettnett660]

Its super easy just to make your own lip balm and way more cost effective.

[@margaretmatheny]

oh, do share your recipe! And just put it in a little jar?

[@maeveweaver1609]

Is there a source on the sunlight is good for your eyes thing??

[@margaretmatheny]

Here's a good one: philmaffetone.com/sun-and-brain/

[@wendyeskelin8765]

We only had 1 tv and it was downstairs. Now we just watch stuff on our laptops. I agree it really messes up the room by having one in there. I really had to think a bit on what I only have one of. I have several products that I use the same one of but have some in back up. But I have one comb, one hairdryer, one watch ( that needs a battery ) I use the same chapstick, eyeliner, mascara, foundation, facial scrub, shampoo, conditioner, hairspray but have several for backup.

[@jennyadams6022]

I mean unless its the height of summer I only change my PJs once a week! So you're definitely not gross! I shower in the morning so feel it doesn't really matter if I smell overnight as I freshen up for work.

[@elizabethmattwilley7895]

Foods that make you smell? I would love to figure out what foods are making my family smell. Where can I learn more?

[@mrswoodallsc]

Thank you for this video! What kind of lipstick do you have?

[@ASMRKay_]

Loved this!!

[@y.a.4464]

What knife is that?

[@Connie-ts1dv]

I read years ago about someone who had reading glasses spread everywhere but could never find them. So they only kept one and can keep up with it. Like lip gloss. I have several designated places for lip gloss in my house - Purse , bedside table, beside chair in living room. Never move them so always there.

[@margaretmatheny]

Yes! I totally believe that. I always know where it is. Love this.

[@loganrunge8986]

I have chapstick everywhere!!!! There are 3 in my nightstand.... but I have terrible chapped lips

[@margaretmatheny]

haha, then you need those around for sure! Some chapsticks have ingredients in them that keep your lips chapped so just make sure you've got some clean chapsticks!!

[@bentaiebmarwa1745]

i loved it

[@dejasloley]

Ok, I’m cleaning out my closet tonight. Love your videos!

[@margaretmatheny]

Yes!!! Have fun! Thanks for the love

[@jessicajohnson3196]

I also wear my pajamas for a few nights😊

[@margaretmatheny]

yes!!

[@michelleduckett22]

Love love love Beautycounter stuff! ❤ Always look forward to Wednesday for your uploads.

[@margaretmatheny]

*insert crying emoji* That's so kind of you to say. And I'm so glad you're a beautycounter fan too!!!

[@annedaniel9605]

Can you please tell me where you bought the shelves behind you?

[@margaretmatheny]

amazon!

[@annedaniel9605]

@@margaretmatheny thank you! Have a blessed Sunday!

[@charlenecausey105]

I hear your 💜in this video, and really appreciate your desire to reduce toxins, but again, Margaret, why wouldn’t you consider another brand of clean beauty that is truly toxin free? You can PM if you would prefer.

[@ravenstormchild6491]

I only use Norwex Naturally Timeless for skincare. I use the boomstick trio, one eyeliner and one mascara for makeup. I usually find they expire before I use them up, so they last two or three years.

[@margaretmatheny]

My momma loves norwex! I get a few of their products from her every year