💸 What I'm Buying LESS Of (and MORE Of!) 🛍️ | My Journey to Conscious Spending 💡

[@WellBehavedWallet]

Yes! Completely agree with the mission to appreciate what we have and buy LESS STUFF!!!

[@CarolenGrayToday]

im trying and thats all I can do! :-)

[@beautifulbabygirl85]

I am really trying to buy with intention and less impulse these days. The clutter has become overwhelming and it just creates chaos. If there is something I want to purchase, I might put it in an online cart and let it set for a while. I

[@CarolenGrayToday]

YES! buying with intention is probably the main thing that is helping/going to continue helping me! I have done MUCH better on amazon these days and im utilizing exactly what you are talking about! I keep a running list of things "I want" andI wait! Most of the time by the end of the month when i go back and look at the list i forgot about the things on it or i no longer am drawn to it!

[@DaysAfterDecluttering]

I'm somewhat similar. We do buy spices. I don't use plastic either and we also don't own a microwave or dishwasher by choice. Nothing is ever trapped in the dirty water washing box so we own less. Haha. 8 plates and bows, ,one set of silverware, a few glasses as a family of five. Easy easy.

[@CarolenGrayToday]

yes! So i downsized to 4 plates and bowls a few years ago and have not needed more than that! Its less to keep up with and less to clutter my space! I try to use our microwave as little as possible for sure. we didn't have a dishwasher the last two years and do now but i fill it up every couple of days and run it depending how often/much i've cooked etc. Its a nice convenience to have again but not necessity!

[@jennifersok7621]

I also don't buy one purpose kitchen gadget, no flour here, no plastic Tupperware, we have all glass the plastic that comes in is from Togo containers. So we keep them to packfood to give away. But if we keep left overs at home we use glass. I need to stop buying water bottle tumblers and purses😅

[@CarolenGrayToday]

i definitely am taking a break from purses as I have so many IP with Laurel Dasso and Rough & Tumble I just need to be patient to get those in and then use what I have and LOVE them - and if not love SELL! Thats smart to keep some plastic containers for sending food home with others! that way if you dont see it again no worries!!

[@WellBehavedWallet]

Also, I just Googled "bakuchiol" (had to look up pronunciation, too "Ba- KOO-chee-all") Never heard of it, but I'm glad you shared. Looks like a good alternative to retinol. I'll def be looking into this. Your skin looks fantastic!

[@CarolenGrayToday]

awwww shucks- thank you! hahaha I totally stumbled over the pronunciation but I do like a more natural alternative/choice for stuff like that!

[@scumpt]

Check on the salt you are using please. I think I read it has something bad in it. I was using it but threw it out. Of course I can’t remember what it was!

[@CarolenGrayToday]

thanks ill look in to it! If you remember what it is come back and let me know please! Also- what brand did you switch to?

[@scumpt]

@@CarolenGrayToday Will do! I have not repurchased one yet. If I do, I will let you know.

[@scumpt]

I just found it. It is supposedly lead. Do your own research though. You know how things have a tendency to blow up!

[@CarolenGrayToday]

I found that report too! There’s another one the same brand has that they market as lead free I believe (so odd just make it ALL lead free!) amzn.to/3NQcdWh But I’ll need to look in to it more!

[@troutcreek121]

Carolen, buying with intention is the best! Lots of good information, here! Please, what is the name and brand of the bag you showed at the very start of this video?❤ This heart should be purple!

[@CarolenGrayToday]

its my laurel dasso open pocket crossbody sling!! very similar to Rough & Tumble's but the strap is thicker. I havent done a video yet on it bc i sold my other Rough & Tumble xbody sling while downsizing- but I will eventually! :-) Its very comfortable to wear and holds a ton without being HUGE or too heavy! of course that also depends on which leather it is for the weight She does BEAUTIFUL handmade work and can replicate any style of bag you like! While I have a few on order with Rough & Tumble I have two in queue with her - hence ANOTHER reason I just need to chill and enjoy what I have! instagram.com/laureldasso/

[@troutcreek121]

Looking forward to more videos!! Excited for you, Carolen! Thank you for fast reply, too!! 🎉

[@CarolenGrayToday]

@@troutcreek121 you're welcome! and thank you!

[@RedJeep1859]

Buying less of- anything made in China. It’s just cheap, disposable crap. More- vintage things. They were made to last.

[@CarolenGrayToday]

YEESSS!!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Vintage things definitely were made to last! Thats why I love thrifting and antique malls etc! And again- it will be more like a one off thing that not everyone will have!!!