WHAT I SPEND in a WEEK as a FRUGAL MINIMALIST

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I am examining what I spend in a week. By virtue of the typical daily breakdown of things consumed throughout my day. This is of course an average cost.
As part of my August Audit I will spend time reevaluating my life and what I spend money on. I wanted to fully outline on what, where and when I spend my money. In order to possibly budget snd save more. All the while keeping my minimalist and personal values of good nutrition for improved health. Furthermore, I will be evaluating other aspects of my daily life not just financial frugal living. Afterall, Our daily routine can impact what we actually spend money on too. So lets have a look...
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@SagelifeMinimalism Ай бұрын

Wow, this took some time to upload today… very slow wifi problems 🛜 Better Late than never hope you enjoy… Side Note: I’ve being trying a plant based body skin tint and it has gone patchy 😂 🤦‍♀️ for anyone wondering 🙄

@kristinab1078 Ай бұрын

Kudos to you for drink more water, even if it's not enjoyable! 😊Have you ever tried drinking warm water after it has been boiled? A coworker spent several years working in China and brought this custom home when she returned. I gave it a try and found it is not as hard on my stomach, warming, and easier to drink, especially in the morning. I put some in a thermos and drink it throughout the morning. I don't drink it very hot as that's not good either, but just warm. I sometimes add a little lemon in it. Perhaps some of the minerals that make your water hard will boil off too.

@SagelifeMinimalism Ай бұрын

Thank You ☺️ 🚰 I have tried yes… the alkalinity is so bad that it doesn’t really change the taste. I may however do this in the winter when it will be even harder to down cold water 😂

@kimberleylibby1028 Ай бұрын

I totally agree with not cutting back at the expense of your health! I think that’s good that you made that point here.

@SagelifeMinimalism Ай бұрын

Thank You ☺️

@cameroncorinthian7591 Ай бұрын

Thank you for the consistency

@SagelifeMinimalism Ай бұрын

Thank you ☺️

@marlyking1972 Ай бұрын

Wow thanks for the reminder that it's ok to spend what is necessary to stay healthy. I don't think I could go any lower on my food budget without sacrificing my health. This was for sure a video that I needed to see . I watch all of your videos, and your honest approach and genuine personality is refreshing 🎉

@SagelifeMinimalism Ай бұрын

Thank You ☺️

@nancynurse4552 Ай бұрын

I am currently on holiday in France for a month. I set our food budget to €30/day for the two of use- €15 each. We are averaging really close to that. It helps that we enjoy the taste of the water in France and finding potable water in France is very easy.

@SagelifeMinimalism Ай бұрын

That’s really good for a holiday budget 💰

@kristinab1078 Ай бұрын

I feel similarly about not cutting back too much on the food budget, if I'm buying healthy food. Our soils in general are more depleted of nutrients and our foods are more processed than previous decades, so we need to be even more mindful of the foods we consume. Unfortunately, inflation and food selections can make this more challenging for many.

@SagelifeMinimalism Ай бұрын

Very true. I watched a documentary a while back that suggested our 5 a day should now probably be more like 10 a day as a result. Which I know is very hard for many people to physically get in. It’s part of the reason I try to always have a green juice. 😊

@Starla_snow711 Ай бұрын

I love the transitions of ur videos and the views like the inside of the americano. Iv followed you on ur minimalist journey and you inspire me to Enjoy life with less 💜🤩

@SagelifeMinimalism Ай бұрын

Thank You ☺️ This kind of technical feedback/compliment is lovely. As I really do try to make my videos visually interesting 😊 💜

@briggle4982 Ай бұрын

Can you show us your food shop and costings?

@SagelifeMinimalism Ай бұрын

Something along these lines coming soon 😊

@PinkTBear Ай бұрын

I love videos like this. So fun to see one on your channel.

@SagelifeMinimalism Ай бұрын

Thank You ☺️

@AmandaJYoungs Ай бұрын

I spend 44p per day on my tea! I have 2 tea-bags of Pukka Teas Ginseng Matcha Green, which is my treat to myself, and I make a 1.2 litre teapot of it. Then I decant the tea into a flask that keeps it hot for several hours. I gave up having black tea with cows' milk in it several years ago, and I think it would taste really odd to me now! But that tea, although it's relatively expensive, is one of the things I value in my day, so I don't resent spending the money on it. I don't usually drink anything else, although a cup of hot chocolate can be lovely sometimes. You might enjoy Pukka Teas Blackcurrant Beauty (organic). It's really fruity and has a slight licorice aftertaste. I think it's delicious. If I make a second pot of tea (which I tend to do in winter), that's what I have, usually. Like you, I cannot stand chamomile tea. Vom!

@SagelifeMinimalism Ай бұрын

😂 🤮 😂 I’ll give the blackcurrant a go then 😊 🫖

@trekkie-cat Ай бұрын

Ah, afternoon tea! We Aussies love our cuppa too!!

@SagelifeMinimalism Ай бұрын

🇦🇺 🫖 🖖 Nice 😊

@Ashleydesk Ай бұрын

I have a video suggestion. A video about living alone as a minimalist for beginners. I always look forward to your videos!

@SagelifeMinimalism Ай бұрын

Thank You that is lovely. 🥰 I could definitely approach that from an angle of how I used to be when I lived alone, even though I don’t anymore. I will add it to my suggestion list 😊 📝 🗒️

@TeresaBryan-uk 26 күн бұрын

I Love your video as always!!💜💜 what did you have with your melon was it yogurt or cottage cheese? Thank you.

@SagelifeMinimalism 26 күн бұрын

Yes Cottage cheese 😊 ‘Longley Farm Cottage Cheese’ is my absolute favourite. Yorkshire brand and I use to live next door to the farm. Where they keep the cows and produce all the products themselves. Organic farming. No cows forced to over produce. 🐄 🐮 and even better because I rescued the cottage cheese from the reject aisle 😊 💜 💜

@TeresaBryan-uk 26 күн бұрын

@@SagelifeMinimalism Thank you for sharing, I will see if my local Asda sells it.😊 Have you tried A water filter jug for your drinking water? I have one and now my water isn't cloudy or has That Nasty metallic taste anymore. 👍💜💜

@SagelifeMinimalism 26 күн бұрын

@TeresaBryan-uk Unfortunately our fridge is so tiny we can’t fit one in 😢 but I may have come up with a solution. Coming up in a video soon 😊 💜 💜

@TeresaBryan-uk 26 күн бұрын

@@SagelifeMinimalismoh I see, 😢 Looking forward to seeing your video then!!👀💜💜

@traceyjane4288 Ай бұрын

buying coffee out is so pricy i will only do that if we are on a road trip or i meet up with a friend

@SagelifeMinimalism Ай бұрын

It is, I value it however. And it’s my only thing I spend money on as a frugal minimalist that works from home and doesn’t drink alcohol. Therefore for many people socialising may be a pint in the pub or a glass of wine. Mine is a coffee ☕️ 🍷 🍻 😊

@traceyjane4288 Ай бұрын

@@SagelifeMinimalism i dont drink alcohol anymore and i dont miss it :)

@extrememinimalism Ай бұрын

I did this and learnt, as I shower every day, I go through 1/4 of shampoo and whole small bottle of shower gel and 1/2 a handwash or 1/20 of Body lotion. Deodorant lasts 4 months. Toothpaste about 3 months. Etc. It was really handy for panic buying in the pandemic.

@SagelifeMinimalism Ай бұрын

Interesting 🙌

@lynnoorman2144 Ай бұрын

I dont understand (although each to their own) why so many minimalists/sustainability folks have Nessprosso machines ( or similar)and pods. I use an old fashioned 'French press' or cafetiere- no polluting pods - just boiling the amount of water needed - and several minuites of wonderful anticipation. You can use the grounds for your garden. I have been gifted an insulated one, so it is still warm for the second cup! It also enables me to support a local coffee roasting shop. I'm not being rude, I hope, I just suggest that perhaps you could try it?

@SagelifeMinimalism Ай бұрын

I did have a French press but decided to declutter it as I share my home with my partner who found it too faffy. We both wanted something more convenient for the morning. My partner needs a quick method to be able to take it to work in a hurry. The pods are made from aluminium and recycled. There are many reasons people make certain choices.

@extrememinimalism Ай бұрын

Because you don't have to be perfect. :)

@laurenlovesparis3163 Ай бұрын

I love fruit Tea I think the Twinnings Cranberry and Raspberry tea is really nice but an English Breakfast Tea is also lovely too 💕

@SagelifeMinimalism Ай бұрын

I love cranberry too 😊

@ittibittinurse Ай бұрын

I like pho. I add flax seeds, chia seeds, and sunflowers seeds to my foods everyday.

@SagelifeMinimalism Ай бұрын

Nice 😊 🙌

@traceyjane4288 Ай бұрын

caffine is the worst for Reflux i suffer really bad some days so i only have 1 tea and 1 latte a day and never in the evening :)

@SagelifeMinimalism Ай бұрын

I just love coffee and tea & there are all kinds of benefits to it, in spite of the reflux. It’s been proven to prevent dementia, help fight against colon cancer and boost serotonin, lifting mood. So I like to just keep my intake at 1 - 2 coffees a day for those reasons. Those reasons for myself overarch any other negative reasons as I personally value these reasons more. Ironically one benefit to high alkaline water is there have been studies to suggest it actually helps acid reflux symptoms. Mine has been better since living in this building 😂 and I barely ever have to take gaviscon/ pepto bismol anymore. Thank you ☺️ ☕️

@extrememinimalism Ай бұрын

I would question if the caffeine makes you less hungry/disguises the hunger. NOT accussing you, its just something that was happening to me and to many others who cut down/quit caffeine. As for water, try flavoured water, it still counts. My sister swears by oranges.

@SagelifeMinimalism Ай бұрын

I’m quite happy with just downing my water and having either sparkling water or herbal tea to get the rest of my intake in. I just love coffee and there are all kinds of benefits to it. It’s been proven to prevent dementia, help fight against colon cancer and boost serotonin, lifting mood. So I like to just keep my intake at 1 - 2 coffees a day for those reasons. Those reasons for myself overarch any other negative reasons as I personally value these reasons more. Thank you ☺️ ☕️

@Chel-i2q Ай бұрын

Starbucks is one of the most important companies to boycott … check bds boycott list please💓

@SagelifeMinimalism Ай бұрын

Ok Thank You

@Woeschhuesli Ай бұрын

I feel lucky to dislike coffee so that isn‘t in my personal budget at all - however my husband drinks a lot of coffee (the strongest Nespresso at home and double espressos out and about…) so I see how expensive that is 😳 I‘m perfectly happy with our no-name tea (.017 ct CHF per teabag) and for other kinds we grow our own peppermint, herbs or collect limeflowers etc. in season so they are basically free., or we‘re using kitchen ingredients like cinnamon, ginger or lemon The simplest herbal teas cost very little here, as they are popular and easily accessible and I like to avoid upf flavourings and additives. I do like milk in my black tea and my husband drinks his coffee black and unsweetened, so we don‘t have the cost of fancy processed milks or syrups, either. I also don‘t eat first thing, often my breakfast is porridge around 10-11 am, made with water, a drop of milk and a touch of honey and cinnamon and that keeps me going for a long time. I don‘t like to eat a late dinner, though, and I don‘t snack in the evening, though I do enjoy more hot drinks. To each their own! But it‘s easy to see how expensive a coffee and snack habit can be when you see the price of things, whether they‘re being consumed at home or out 😮

@SagelifeMinimalism Ай бұрын

The reason I use the word ‘snack’ is that to many people they are small meals. I don’t actually mean snack type food. I simply can’t eat a lot in one go. So my small meals AKA snacks, are spread out throughout the day, so I can physically consume enough to thrive. They are always ‘real’ fresh & nutritional foods. When I eat brunch it is often between 12 & 2pm. 2nd small meal or fruit 4.30pm, actual main meal 7.30 to 8pm. Supper 9.30pm. Because I don’t go to bed until late. 9.30pm is not late to eat something to me. I have nearly 4 hours to digest my food. From 9.30/10pm on an evening I then have nearly 16 hours until I eat again the following day. This is not an intentional ‘intermittent fasting’ as some people call it. It’s just the rhythm of what works best for my body and gives me the most energy. It has always kept me fit and healthy. If I didn’t have supper at 9.30pm…This period with no food would be 18 hours. Which I think is way too long. Then because I can’t physically eat much in one sitting, I would struggle to physically eat a sustainable amount that day. As I cannot eat breakfast. Last thing on my mind when I first wake up 😂 exactly, to each their own. As we all have different lifestyle, health concerns, body types, appetites and dispositions.

@lurkingcaro Ай бұрын

I was making my own mac n cheese while watching this. (I don't make the actual noodles tho) I love the Tea Pigs brand peppermint licorice flavor. It's the best tea I've ever had. I don't even know how to explain the natural sweetness. 🤌🏽🤌🏽 It's great hot or cold. And it's on Amazon.

@SagelifeMinimalism Ай бұрын

Oh nice 😊 I’ll have to give that a try - liquorice tea 🫖 sounds nice 😊