What is Underconsumption Core? Save Money Minimalism Lifestyle

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@mellowwy6 Ай бұрын

Yesss! This is the trend we need. I'm glad that people are trying out consuming less and I hope it will stick with as many people as possible. This is the best for the environment. Overconsumption is just manipulation to eat our money and happiness. Thank you for this video and spreading this message! :)

@KindOfCountryLife Ай бұрын

I "just" (in the past 3 months) had to replace our cookware (pots and pans)! My pots and pans were SEVENTY years old! My Mom (who turned 91 yesterday!) got this particular cookware set right out of high school in 1951!!! The brand you ask? Revereware!

@delbelcoure Ай бұрын

I'm still using my Revereware from 1990

@ediefolta9494 Ай бұрын

I still have a few Revereware pots from my mom, and they are my favorites. She got them in 1953 when my parents set up house!

@carrie3206 Ай бұрын

Revere ware cook ware is the best. I bought mine in 1983 and still use them every day!

@marciamartin5559 Ай бұрын

I have REVERWARE AND SO SOES MY Mom , I’m 69 my MOM IS 90

@AgnesVandenBosch Ай бұрын

Now that I’m retired I only go to town on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Hair appts. , dentists appt., I always schedule on those days. Saves gas, time, and money.

@misshippi971 Ай бұрын

Thirty years ago I read a book called Your Money or Your Life (or something like that). It talked about staying out of debt to live a better life. It absolutely worked. I have not had a mortgage, car payment or credit card debt in over 20 years. The amount of money I saved not buying the latest trendy things has financed a lifestyle that is stress free.

@simplyfreedom171 Ай бұрын

I loved that book...made a huge impact on our family finances and mindset on money.

@alanbirkner1958 Ай бұрын

September 2024. I get 2 years out of a bottle of cheap shampoo. We spend money on groceries and medicine. Most of my craft supplies are free, rummage sale, or second-hand. My holiday decor is from yard sales, thrift shops, my kids made it, or free. We retired from full-time work in 2002. Tina, Al's wife

@jillh.9617 Ай бұрын

Almost a year for a tube of toothpaste for me. Same for shampoo. People use too much product.

@patpalmer1337 Ай бұрын

I have lots of old stuff that I still use...I have wedding gifts and shower gifts I use...And I was married almost 62 years before my husband passed away June 3rd of this year...Love it, use things, they don't have to be spanking new!

@megan2176 Ай бұрын

I'm sorry for your loss. ❤ I've been married 23 years, and I still remember who gave me certain things, the "Turcotte wine glasses", the "Danielle cake server". Do you remember those things after 62 years? We didn't do a gift registry, so I love that each item was chosen by each person, not from a list we made.

@patpalmer1337 Ай бұрын

@@megan2176 Thank you. Yes, I pretty much remember. No gift registry here either. I did have a wedding book, but, over the years it was lost.

@janeorr3074 Ай бұрын

I too morn summer. I have a pumpkin carving party to help this. I use real pumpkins and mums to celebrate...nothing plastic!!! love your kitchen drawer share!!! Love you could let so of so much fall/Halloween from the attic. Best wishes on your upcoming yard sales! Nothing is better than hot yoga!!!

@leadvorsak Ай бұрын

Yaaay, I feel strangely proud you really looked this up and made a video about it! 😊 And I love your spin on it, how you addressed the underlying dopamine chase behind the prevalent overconsumption and suggested we shift this and really seek joy by appreciating what we have for its genuine value, because it once did spark these emotions when we bought it! That love can be reignited without replacing the item and little updates/repairs are so often within our reach. Also, taking care of our possesions even when they wear over time is actually an act of love, a sign we are grateful for the memories these objects in our lives helped us create and in return help extend their lifespan. There are many levels to this, besides saving money and environment. And so much of it can be interpreted as positive and abundant, not as a sign of scarcity. Sincerely hope this video helps people to see something positive in buying less.

@eileenlehonnyberg1576 Ай бұрын

Sounds like you could have a dopamine hit and can experience “retail therapy” when pulling out your seasonal storage bins and switching out decor.

@josephdaly2015 Ай бұрын

This is a fantastic topic. We still have several items from our wedding 26 years ago. I also do the saving from my last loan and it’s building up nicely. Have a great week. Mary, Joes wife 🙇‍♀️👏💪👍🙏💐🐈

@andrearobbins9450 Ай бұрын

I am still using the corning ware I got as a wedding shower gift in 1975! As well as other items! 😂

@Turtelik Ай бұрын

My goddess, recently Google Photos reminded me of some of my old photos (like 11-14 years ago) and I was wearing some of the cloths I still had to this day... Well, I decided I should upgrade my wardrobe to something "new" (aka mostly still 2nd hand items, but at lease "new" to me, so I don't have photos in the same cloths for the next 50 years xD). Worry not, my mum took my old cloths and she is using them around the house and in the garden xD

@gracesimplified3860 Ай бұрын

It is so impressive how you are accomplishing your goals of no spend and decluttering. Bravo! Thank you for reaching out to others and helping them with their journey.

@yasaminwhy8212 Ай бұрын

Love this message! My dishes are from the 1970s/80s- I just took the ones my parents didn't want when I moved out, they work fine. We in the UK don't really decorate for autumn, or even Hallowe'en, but I've noticed shops starting to sell pumpkins and autumn garlands and the like- this is a good reminder that I don't need it, and if I do, I'm sure I can get it secondhand (or if not, next year)!

@PokemonGOSpielen Ай бұрын

They broke out the Advent calendars and Christmas chocolates on first of September here in Germany. Horrible, we had 25 degrees Celsius that day and not a single yellow leaf yet on the trees.

@ThKiwi Ай бұрын

I don’t have a heck of a lot from more than ten years ago because that’s when I got divorced and left my ex with most of the stuff, but I am well stocked now and sincerely hope to keep on keeping on with what I have for a long time. ❤

@shannonkaypaperieshannonja1918 Ай бұрын

What a GREAT topic and video! Thank you!! I randomly mentioned your no spend challenge to my husband recently and he was intrigued by the idea so you’ve reminded me of that and now I’m off to purchase your calendar!

@Peanut1965 Ай бұрын

I still have a sweat shirt I got in Disneyland when I was in grade 6 lol. I’ll be turning it into a pillow! Im 58 years old lol. And I have a Lady and the Tramp bowl from when my daughter was little it’s about 28 years old, she’ll be 30 in November. Over consumption happens here in Canada as well. Hopefully your new president and our new prime minister will help us have a better economy. It’s getting so bad and it’s sad alot goes to landfills when it out lives its purpose.

@pamelafreeman4548 Ай бұрын

Just heard of this new trend today. I have been doing it for a while now. It is like a game for me to see how long you can go without spending and how long something can last without getting new trendy items. It can be carried into grocery shopping..instead of going 1 time a week..try to go every 10 days. You will be surprized what you can come up with for great meals. Love your podcasts! ❤😊

@blaaaaaaarrrrr 6 күн бұрын

I'm glad that this is becoming a trend. Hope it can sustain besides all the other trends like temu hauls or shein hauls or who knows what other kinds of hauls. We don't need all this cheap crap. Keep up the good work. 💪

@jessicabrown7353 Ай бұрын

An inherited KitchenAid mixer is nice!

@skanque888 Ай бұрын

Old navy swing dresses are the best!

@bethstratton3391 Ай бұрын

I really like this video Mrs heart. Well done on trying your best to make things last, to reuse, redecorate and repair items in your home. Whilst reducing the excess that you have accumulated. 💛 I think under consumption is really an important mindset and movement for change. People who are slow to catch on will eventually be grateful to all those who learnt not to waste the world’s valuable resources and energy. They will be pleased for the people who saw sense and did not buy all the things they didn’t need. Those people who are still buying the cheap plastic trash because they didn’t get the message that the world is suffering because of it, who think it looks pretty because they are blinded by their dopamine brains; instead of ‘really seeing’ what’s going on and the harm being done to the environment because of their lust for all the shiny trinkets and do-dads. Need to wake up and understand the harm they are doing. I really hope they do before it is too late. Also to the few who care out there, we must all do better to persuade those still lagging behind that they can do and be better at respecting their planet and looking out for their children’s futures.

@Jettsmom98 Ай бұрын

My silverware is 40 years old . My dishes are 35 years old. I like them. I haven’t found anything I like to replace them. At my age now, I’ll keep them til I die. I love your no spend challenge pages, they are really cute.

@igeorgoudi Ай бұрын

I totally get you. My mum is a hoarder and I have tons of kettles , pans , dishes and houseware that i won't need to buy new ones. I like undercosumption but as a tool of life and not a trend

@elizabethbrundagemediajour150 Ай бұрын

Our over consumption of products when we have things is a result of all the advertisements on TV, news reports, radio, social media etc. We all want the newest and greatest items to showoff to others that we have the most income. You prove you are better than your neighbors, family and friends to continue that adrenaline rush of dopamine ! Thanks for this video.

@AndreaS-xp6op Ай бұрын

Live the car payment trick! So clever!

@kayleigh2352 Ай бұрын

I actually came across those old Navy swing dresses after I saw them on you a few years ago in videos and thought how beautiful and comfortable they looked. I was able to thrift them from thred up and have now worn them for several years. They are my favorite dresses to wear in the summer months!

@zzhoundzz8403 Ай бұрын

I buy one piece every year & a real pumpkin. 🎃 This year I bought a ghost from Dollar Tree to hang outside. 👻

@clovercrafts Ай бұрын

in regards to the no spend, i added 2 specific days out of the month where i gave myself permission to buy a takeout or an extra treat, just to make it easier on my brain. so now every fortnight I have permission to buy something "frivolous", but it's just that-- permission. most of the time i don't even do it! :D

@lunagabriella213 Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this. I need to do this with sweet treats!

@NourishmentRedacted Ай бұрын

You're always so inspiring and shine with beauty ✨️ ❤

@simplyfreedom171 Ай бұрын

I have a large serving spoon that my parents got for their wedding in 1970. We have our wedding dishes from 1996, and use them daily! Great trend and message.

@nikedoesthings Ай бұрын

That 'trend' is literally my lifestyle for years already? So idk if it should be a trend.. it's funny to me.

@volunteerworker Ай бұрын

The reason it's a trend is basically because younger generations recycling older generation terms and elements and making them relatable to their peers groups where it seems "cool" because someone popular puts the spotlight on it, and peer pressure makes the masses push it out to be relevant and make money off it. That's really what it comes down to with any trend. But, that aside, underconsumption core really is just another word for frugality with elements of minimalism and zero waste lifestyles to it.

@susiethomas6909 Ай бұрын

Dear Miss Heart, Please don’t feel bad about replacing the teflon pans. They are really bad for our health.

@PokemonGOSpielen Ай бұрын

If you go for pure stainless steel (not cast iron), you can even put them in the dishwasher. Have been doing it for five years now, they are still perfect. Teflon is for handwashing AND would have been scratched by now.

@gracesimplified3860 Ай бұрын

My mom had minimal clothing, yet when she passed her clothes were at least 30 years old. She had money to replace them but she saw no need to if they weren’t stained or worn through. We were not raised to shop for entertainment, only need.

@Objet_Dart Ай бұрын

This is a trend I can get behind. My vehicle is 31 years old. I cook using pans Grandma got at a Wearever "aluminum party" in 1950s and the leather jacket I bought in the 1980s still fits. (Errr, mostly.) My parents are still using dishes and flatware from the 1960s and Dad has the car he drove to their wedding (and got me to mine). I like to decorate for the changing seasons, but everything is inherited, thrifted or homemade. Being a thrifty "tightwad" is what enabled me to be a stay-at-home mom for years. Keep setting good examples of creativity and generosity for your KZbin community!

@ceasewatercolorarts Ай бұрын

My mom still uses her gold corelle dishes from the mid 70's so she's got you beat. LOL. I've been into this lately. I'm trying to be more thrifty with my money. If it's still working ok, I'm just keeping it. If it's a little bit broke but works, keeping it. I've been digging in my closet and trying to wear stuff that I don't normally wear. My husband LOVED a top I've only worn one time. So that was a success! Plus I'm feeling guilty about fast fashion and buying stuff just for the sake of making changes in decor. Why?

@korakorak Ай бұрын

Corelle recommends using their dishes made prior to 2005 for decorative purposes only due to high lead content.

@ceasewatercolorarts Ай бұрын

@@korakorak that ship done sailed.

@ceasewatercolorarts Ай бұрын

@@korakorak that ship done sailed.

@bigmissessparkles Ай бұрын

All my decor is discounted or second hand I make it a point to not pay full price for anything unless I absolutely have to

@Stefunny82 Ай бұрын

I inherited the same kitchen aid from my parents lol My best friend had left over plastic silverware from her daughter’s bday party serval years ago…the heavy duty ones from target..i took them and hubby and I use them every day in our packed lunches. 😊

@leslieh747 Ай бұрын

I have two sets of dishes: one from the early 90s, and the other from my great-grandmother. My everyday silverware is from my childhood. It all makes me happy 😊

@francinehogsett3065 Ай бұрын

My fall decor is real pumpkins from the pumpkin farm….and fall pictures in frames 😊❤️

@Minimadaa Ай бұрын

My Halloween decor is a few pumpkins from my mom’s garden. Look beautiful, free, can be composted, no need for storage! Fall is my favorite season and my everyday decor/furniture reflect that through an autumn-y color palette. Fall all year round 😂

@janeorr3074 Ай бұрын

Love 2005 car!!! Mine is 2012 but I paid cash in 2021!!! Love this episode!!!

@susannaknobloch6473 Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing! 🙏 You are so smart and economical and your kitchen looks awesome!!! 👏👏👏 Also I am impressed, that you know for almost every item when you have got it. 😀👍 P.S.: I have been following you now for quite some time, your consistency is such an inspiration for me! I am not decluttering every week like you do (I would like to do that) but at least I try to follow the seasons with my decluttering (baby) steps and I have to tell you that today I have donated 11 pairs of shoes for fall season to charity (most of them in perfect condition) because I am getting older and now I am feeling uncomfortable in them because I cannot wear heels anymore. It was a little sad, but much more liberating 🥳 and I hope that every pair will bring joy 😀 to those women who will wear them in the future.

@dianeb5773 Ай бұрын

My silverware my mom got me using those coupons in the 80’s. lol. I love them, use them daily.

@CynthiaMiller-cc3qj Ай бұрын

Excellent advice❣️ We always buy gently used cars, take good care of them and keep them for a long time. I also have lots of clothes, cookware, home decor & furniture that I’ve had for years & years. If you you take care of your things they will last a long time!

@paulakurtz5565 Ай бұрын

My silverware is a very large set that I received from my sister as a wedding gift and I still love the pattern and it looks great! I'm talking 1972!

@vampirebloom Ай бұрын

Isn’t this just another form of minimalism? Just feels like it..I only really replace things if they are broken too. It’s definitely a good trend to follow better for the environment too❤I’ve got band tees for 2003/4 too my car is 9 years old she needs some love too 🤣.. we all need to learn..less is more.

@renfairegoddess Ай бұрын

I don't necessarily think it's minimalism. Frugal is the word I use. Old concept being called something new, and the irony of using SO MANY letters. Lol.

@vampirebloom Ай бұрын

@@renfairegoddess true I’ve seen some minimalist are very frugal or more eco. What ever the term it’s still good :) less is definitely more.

@renfairegoddess Ай бұрын

@@vampirebloom agree! Instead of doing a no spend challenge I like to play "How little can I spend", usually when I have a specific goal like paying off my car, or student loans, etc.

@vampirebloom Ай бұрын

@@renfairegoddessoh now that’s worth a try 😊❤thanks for the tip!

@goldfishsnake Ай бұрын

Love the topic. If you spend time on social media, it's easy to forget that this is actually just how normal people really live haha. My minimalism tip is to avoid going into Target or the supermarket and instead place orders online for in-store pickup to avoid shopping temptation. You can add items to cart more slowly and intentionally, you see the items add up in price which again makes you more aware of the price before checking out, and you can even have people bring it out to your car so you don't get tempted by things you didn't intend to buy when walking around the store. Grocery spending is an easy place to over-buy because you're still getting that dopamine hit. Or if you can, walk or take the bus to the grocery store and only buy what you can carry home :)

@fianorian Ай бұрын

More people need to do this. I am still using tableware that I purchased in the 1970's. In all that time I have broken only two side plates.

@lisasteinhardt6537 Ай бұрын

I still use Corelle plates from 40 years ago when mu parents owned a pub

@extrememinimalism Ай бұрын

Omg square plates were so annoying 😂

@Siures Ай бұрын

Most of my kitchen items are „inherited“. My four pots are from my parents, at least 20 years old. The dishes are the wedding dishes from my husband’s grandma. I got the silverware before I moved out from my parents in 2009. I also still have a few clothes from high school. I wear my mother-in-laws shoes (she barely wore them, but she’s not able to wear heels anymore). Decorating is my children’s job: they bring so much self-made decorations from kindergarten and school 😂 And if something is missing I make something. I enjoy the challenge not to buy as soon as something gets „old“.

Ай бұрын

Bravo 👏🏻 👏🏻👏🏻

@merrivideo Ай бұрын

First time I moved on my own, I got stainless steel pots and pans. Hope they last forever. Worst case scenario, they can be recycled.

@nancycosgrove4005 Ай бұрын

I do this! I didn’t know it had a name or a trend!

@Xiroi87 Ай бұрын

I think this is just common sense in terms of sustainability. Good quality pieces, whether it's clothes, cutlery or cookware will last years and years. I love my grandmother's coffee set, why buying cheap mugs if I can use beautiful old china cups? I prefer a wardrobe of classic, elegant pieces that you can combine to create different outfits, instead of flashy modern clothes that will look dated next season. I have a lace blouse that was my grandmother's, from the 1950s that I still use occasionally.

@lenarobins2480 Ай бұрын

I appreciated you sharing all the things you've used and made last til it wears out. Im surprised there's not more thumb ups for the amount of views you got.

@charishurt1768 Ай бұрын

No spend challenge is fantastic congratulations ❤🦄💜

@northernlassie2755 Ай бұрын

Love it!!

@pppetra Ай бұрын

My christmasjunk has been my greatgrandmothers. My cutlery and plates were hers as well. She died in 1999. I am now down to enough for 5 persons.. we may splurge and buy 18-20 person stuff cause we now borrow stuff for dinner parties.. bring your plate and cutlery.

@jenniferr-f3157 Ай бұрын

I like the sound of this 😇

@dlsetaro Ай бұрын

lol. Underconsumption core is trending? This whole time I thought I was just poor 😂

@misst2474 Ай бұрын

I have one large table spoon that my Mum had before I was born and is now mine. I'm 67 so spoon is at least that old!!

@colettenewell4634 Ай бұрын

Very interesting discussion

@Shiryone Ай бұрын

Trend: a topic that is the subject of many posts on a social media site or application within a short period of time. Unfortunately, for most it will be of short duration instead of it becoming a way of life, but hopefully for some it will.

@Jaymiekkism Ай бұрын

I jave all those same spooons and knives from 20 years ago

@joannevenz5045 Ай бұрын

Only thing I would check is that all your plastics are bpa free as they can cause cancer eitherwise.

@lindalundgren9781 Ай бұрын

I have the same silverware 😊 and yes they some are broken so I have som new ones from Ikea 😂.

@AgnesVandenBosch Ай бұрын

I have a 2005 Tahoe. I love it 😊! I don’t like the new cars with all those bells and whistles.

@gracesimplified3860 Ай бұрын

2005 CRV. I’ll be sad when it becomes too expensive to repair.

@sharonpennington439 Ай бұрын

This is me!

@joannevenz5045 Ай бұрын

Another tip for anyone interested, old English china is not suppose to be eaten off as a lot of the paints and enamel had lead in them.

@trishhorton6514 Ай бұрын

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@annielord4151 Ай бұрын

Several of my saucepans are from the 1880s. They are early judge's pans and work better than my modern ones. They are really heavy and heat up very quickly. If they still work well, why not.