Why I’m so Frugal

[@bbtank3000]

"The more things you own, the more they own you."

[@travelinkevin5130]

The push to always buy more stuff is usually driven by other people, because they get a commission, or 50% in court, or maybe all of it.

[@lisaa4491]

"you will own nothing and be happy"

[@ToMi-bm5hh]

Damn... Elon Musk must be totally owned, right?

[@michaelbalfour3170]

@@ToMi-bm5hh Does he own a lot? Thought he was going new age and living in a tiny box house.

[@keepcreationprocess]

NOOOO, IT S NOT THINGS , IT IS PEOPLE...owning things make you rich....

[@jjms79]

I always come back to the quote by Epictetus, who said “Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants"

[@annasiposszabo4285]

Baking bred at home, baking birthday cake at home (we are a family of six 🙂), using vinegar for cleaning instead of expensive and unhealthy chemicals, using olive oil for skincare, instead of again: expensive and unhealthy chemicals, to sew clothes when they tear, repairing things when they break, exercising at home instead of paying for fitness club, camping during vacation, bringing homemade food for lunch to work, when shopping looking at the price per kilogram, not the price per item, and there’s so much more.

[@RobertHoltYorkshire]

The less stuff you have the more time , love and quality of living you have.

[@CoffeeFiend1]

There are people in the world that have to work 10 hours a day just to be allowed on their own land and on top of that also have to spend hours gathering wood and water as well as hunting. Having nothing has it's perks in some regards but it's far from easy. Much of the world is dark.

[@RameshKumar-ng3nf]

Best comment 👌

[@RobertHoltYorkshire]

@RameshKumar-ng3nf thanks

[@VappuRechardt]

Own less stuff, so you can live in a smaller place and save on rent or mortgage, plus of course you won’t spend money on excess stuff -it’s a win-win!

[@BeaMinimalista]

Absolutely! It's so weird to think that an "empty" space is bad. I see it as an opportunity to live more: Host dinners, play with my pet, less things to clean, not go against furniture all the time 😅

[@MarcoAshford]

I didn't find her that frugal at all, lot are common sense, it's basically the life of every low income citizens. She is still getting best quality foods and travelling. It's sad rich people live a simple life is being called frugal and poor people minimalist everyday trying to live is being ignored.

[@KristaBerryhill-ef9lz]

And it’s environmentally friendly

[@lindaevans4753]

You're not frugal, just sensible! I love living this way!

[@DavidMixon-yo2mo]

It doesn't matter what you call it Thing is people from any income level have too much junk as you can see in their closet and garage. Of course you need to by pass impulse items yesterday I had a one dollar bowl of steamed rice cuz I'm waiting for someone to hrlp.out. what does matter is good real world ideas❤🎉😊

[@bouquetchocolatesandconfec77]

What is funny is when you at 60 years old realize that NOT A DAMN THING MATTERS since death is near, you come into this world naked and you will leave in the same fashion.. enjoy your life !!! Time the most precious item you own do not waste it

[@NexY92]

True!!! 💯

[@KawaiiLaLuna]

my aunt always the one that only use things for special occasion and “keep” things because she doesn’t want it to get ruin. she’s in her 60’s now and she said she wants to be more like me, coz I use all of the things I own until it’s broken 😂

[@empathy.03]

me having the same realization at 17-

[@fn7011]

Death may be near or not. Depends how long you'll live.

[@slowduro_pl]

that very much depends on what you use "things" for. If they helped you made friends for life, create memories and experiences - they were all worth the money.

[@Seamus3051]

Wealth is not how much we have, but how little we need. Thank you for an interesting and thought provoking video. Cheers.❤❤

[@johngerschwitz7638]

I introduced my children to the idea of productive entertainment. I suggested that people often spent a lot of money trying to find activities to fill their leisure hours. I suggested instead they find hobbies they enjoyed that might also provide additional benefits such as saving money or improving their health/fitness. All of my kids are now very good cooks and would rather prepare their own food than buy it because they find cooking is productive entertainment. One of my sons holds elaborate dinner parties. They ride their bicycle rather than drive to improve their fitness and save a little money. They often make gifts or things they need rather than buying them. They get a great deal of satisfaction by doing things for themselves.

[@mchlle94]

I get the idea but hate the productivity framing. We don't exist to be productive, we're not machines, and it's unhealthy to turn everything into a productivity measure.

[@assezzen194]

Hi. Can I use your comment as a quote (I'm writing a book on saving money) ?

[@nata6025]

Your children are so lucky to have you teach them well. My mum took us to the library daily for every school holiday to entertain us. I'm neurodivergent and I was slow with learning to speak and expressing myself with words - reading improved my language so much and gave me confidence in school. I found inexpensive hobbies through reading including origami, researching greek mythology, marine animals, finance. The only bummer was that when I entered high school, I was short on reading time because of all the assignments, test and exam preparation etc.

[@oldgreymarewholovestolaugh]

Many people don't know the difference between wants and needs

[@AceCorr]

There aren't even that many needs a person needs to live. You need: food, water, shelter, clothing, air, medicine(if you are sick or have a chronic condition), toiletries and that's about it. Maybe need a simple phone (since many jobs require a smartphone, but not necessarily an Apple phone).

[@silverdale3207]

Love it, wish more people did this. I can never understand why my friends think I'm cheap when I'm just frugal as I'm only frugal to myself and think I'm generous to them. I just grew up this way, had a locked tin that I kept my pocket money in, I didn't spend it but loved to see the amount grow, my sister used to spend hers as soon as she got it, I rarely go to the city as I don't want anything, have always kept cars a long time, my shoes have holes in them, when I travel I use a tent instead of a motel. Now in my 60's and a multi millionaire I've started to treat myself to a meal out somewhere each week as I was widowed a few years ago and want to be kind to myself. All the best to all you scrooges out there.

[@PNWNature]

What's the point of being a multimillionaire then? Honestly asking, not dogging on you.

[@silverdale3207]

@PNWNature Because I've always been asset rich and cash poor as they say I've put most of my income back into improving my business and putting aside some rainy day money, I plan on retiring soon and cashing in so I can enjoy a good retirement. Fair question though.

[@PNWNature]

@@silverdale3207 ah that makes sense! Excellent strategy :) I hope you get to enjoy all the rewards of your planning.

[@tazmania4513]

A good friend of mine told me once "if you want to make more money just spend less". Usually our money Problems are in the spending, because most of us make enough to live an easy life.😊

[@Ciaccona255]

Wow where do you live to think most of us make enough for easy living?????

[@rudolphsmith1022]

Praise Jesus Christ! HALLELUJAH AND AMEN!!!

[@peterkilbridge6523]

"A penny saved is a penny earned." - Ben Franklin

[@DavidMixon-yo2mo]

@tazmania4513 if you buy a new car or pick up every year it wrecks your budget big time

[@irinabikeeva8284]

That friend does not live in Toronto or have children.

[@elliotkim83]

I am attracted to minimalist idea because it helps to declutter a lot of noises and reveals what really matters in life. And abundance without control does not lead to satisfaction. If more is a goal, then it will never happen.

[@Krn7777w]

Having a family with kids changes things.

[@DATApush3r]

Yes and no. Of course there is more overhead cause there are more "mouths to feed" but the same principles apply to living within your means. A lot of people are unhappy and fill that unhappiness with "stuff".

[@henrikkarl25]

only because you try to copy other families lifestyles.

[@Krn7777w]

@@DATApush3r Are you going to deny your kids good food, house, clothes, a good computer, a vacation, a cruise just because they cost a lot? You’re going to want your kids to have a great childhood memories with you.

​@@Krn7777wyes

[@erik0x4d]

@@Krn7777w The best memories come from the time spent with your family, not the stuff you buy with/for them.

[@goodmorningluly]

I live a light, fulfilling, and peaceful life. I live in an apartment that has what makes me happy: a pool because I love sunbathing while reading a book, and a gym to keep me active and take care of my health. I know how to live with little, but I appreciate the good things in life. I live simply with what truly matters to me.

[@BeaMinimalista]

That's amazing! thank you for sharing. A full life, is really about making room for what is important 🥰

[@cuddlehaven576]

beautiful xxx

[@kroikye]

@BeaMinimalista The Only Real Money is Gold and Silver, the Rest is Debt. This Dollar System is About to Pop, Gold will Hold Value, Paper " Money " will go to its Intrinsique Value Which is ZERO. So Please think about what you putt your Savings in...

[@janelast5177]

Fantastic!!

[@jasonpeterson3860]

The funnest times of my life were spent at a kitchen table with friends playing with a 50 cent deck of cards. I’ve never forgotten that.

[@robertslusser6753]

I can identify with friends and family and a deck of cards. My wife was the 2nd oldest of her 7 brothers and sisters (two boys, six girls). Back in the 70's and 80's we all spent many weekends at her parents country home and shared many meals, card games and evenings on the back porch in every season but winter. I was once asked if I had ever consulted a psychiatrist when I was going thru the hiring process as a state corrections officer. I explained to the interviewer about our time spend with my wife's extended family on the back porch and told her my mother-in-law and father-in-law were great at listening and helping us young families generally work thru problems. And oh do I miss the penny ante (a .25 cent limit raise) poker games that filled many a Saturday or Sunday evening around the kitchen table. At 74 years of age, more than a few are gone now and I look back on those years of raising our kids in the 70's and 80's and 90's as the best years of our lives.

[@fransfermont6193]

@@robertslusser6753 Poker is a great game. Every day of my life is somewhat related to poker. It's a great hobby and using your brains certainly doesn't hurt yor health either.

[@Loupdelou-ly1ve]

In trying to regain my focus on more than an article or quick post, this year I've rediscovered my love of reading - non-fiction and fiction. Thankfully libraries are still free and have provided me with so many wonderful reads, as well as having to show patience in waiting my turn to borrow. Most libraries now have streaming tv and movies as well as music, dvd's to rent and so many other facilities. Also, I've stopped drinking alcohol - saved about $8000 (Australian) since March 2023.

[@charityl7981]

I resonate with this. Life is exhausting these days.

[@ThatVeganTeacherYouTube]

Here is what I wrote her: Sadly, your pizza was not frugal. It cost an animal her life. Stop bringing death into your home and your body. Google vegan recipes and be vegan from now on! You can do it! Create videos about your vegan journey and I'll do videos praising your path. Start by watching Dominion Movement on KZbin. It's essential learning for all people over 16.

[@CaptainWillard830]

Life is much easier today than it was 200 years ago. Imagine having to drink water directly from a stream, river, or well dug by hand. Imagine having to hunt for your food; while avoiding enemy tribes and mountain lions. Imagine getting an ear infection and dying from it because there were no antibiotics back in the day. Count your blessings

[@priyatripathi9083]

The buying consiperacy‘’ watched on Netflix and now watching your video looks like a great example! Great work 🍃

[@One-Watermelon]

I can't stress enough how important it is to keep track of every cent. That is youe baseline and the data will show you the way! Going for wealth, better understanding finance and to decutter was the best thing I ever did.

[@pjwoo276]

What a neat and admirable lady with a good value system. 👍

[@PixelShade]

Awesome video Bea! Yeah, living frugal is literally the greatest life hack there is. I became almost financially independent at the age of 30 here in Sweden. During my 20's I went to university, got a job within IT and saved up enough money to buy a 21sqm studio apartment (at the age of 30). Now I'm 42 years old. I spend ~170EUR per month on bills, 130EUR on food (vegan) and ~150EUR on transportation and leisure. That's a total of 450EUR... I do consultancy work from my own IT company, resulting in an out-of-pocket income of ~40-60EUR per hour. So I often need to work about 10 hours per month to sustain my lifestyle... Sure, I'm very lucky to have a well paid job, but to be honest, I could manage just fine on minimum wage as well. It would just mean that I need to work 25-30hours per month instead. Ultimately, by treading lightly here on earth I am able to find peace and happiness. Being frugal let me live a life without stress or worry. It allows me to be present and available those I love. And I have time to enjoy life instead of being stuck in the rat race of capitalism.

[@janelast5177]

"Treading lightly on Earth" is a wonderful concept! It reminds me of fairies. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@soulshine8531]

I studied art and art history and decorative arts antiques i have always been a collector and have book problem. No interest though in clothes or cheap “stuff”. Only thrift or resale if anything needed. I spend a lot on my 7 cats and my organic food but I’m cutting back to eat much less but continue quality. Few snacks or anything premade. This is really inspiring.I’m going to try to retire and start volunteering and doing things I’ve loved and wanted after my husbands death so this is timely. It will be tight.

[@coraclouden2506]

Supermarket tips please. I much prefer to line dry clothes, and hang it up in a way so the clothes dont need to be ironed

[@BeaMinimalista]

Exactly! Much less stress and work. 😳

[@sunkat76]

also your clothes last longer because not under intense artificial heat plus it's much more hygenic. I was always taught it is fresh air that kills bacteria on laundry.

[@heinzbrandner9034]

@@sunkat76 Heat kills bacteria. 99% are killed by temperatures above 70c. Fresh air is a myth.

[@ParkDari]

Without dryer damage, I only buy 1 pair pants and new shirt per year. I have 4 pants, 10 shirts. I get a new used pair of quality sneakers at REI every other year. I would rather go surf fishing every month than have lots of clothes I won’t wear😂

[@SusiesRepeat]

Line dry clothes also smell so much better.

[@ukuliii]

As a Portuguese myself, I totally feel you. And with Portuguese salaries it's so incredibly easy the no-spend month challenge. It's actually a need 😅 I moved to Switzerland and I am forced to use the dryer and to wash dishes by hand. Other than that, the mindset is still the same and I always buy mindfully.

[@TravelSpanish-j3v]

I’m trying so hard to stop buying things and save MORE money 🤯🌞💯

[@OneTap__]

Please change "SAVE" to "INVEST". Save will give you nothing only losing money.. Investing instead will give you more money over time. Much luck to you!

[@TravelSpanish-j3v]

@ Im trying to INVEST more money so that my money can grow!

[@assezzen194]

@@OneTap__ Wrong. Step 1 save. Step 2 invest. If you do not save, you don't have capital to invest in the first place. (I doubt a bank will lend you capital if you do not prove that you can save.)

[@jldevezas]

I used to think this was obvious, until I saw how people live. I am definitely in favor of being frugal. It's like you say, wealth over status! Freedom has no price.

[@alexpavlides2047]

Im going through the process of selling everything. There are a few reasons why we have so much: old phones, old hobbies, gifts we didn't want, things that you only needed once i.e. tools. It takes a long time to sell things. Ive been doing it slowly for about 6 months already but I still have too much! Once its gone im selling the house and travelling light and moving abroad. I will never accumulate stuff again, its a headache. And I didn't think I had too much, it was just the usual amount!

[@Candy-O1776]

Hurricane Helene took care of that minutia for me! 😂

[@fn7011]

Where do you sell? Is it worth the hassle?

[@alexpavlides2047]

@@fn7011 Just the usual places: facebook, ebay, and some stuff went to charity. Yes its worth it.

[@PRINCENOIR-t2c]

You could just throw everything away, you will gain time and avoid stress and the work it requires to sell things. It takes 3 minutes and everything could be gone.

[@alexpavlides2047]

@@PRINCENOIR-t2c We threw away some things and gave some to charity. I don't like to throw away usable things because its wasteful and others can use them. Its noticibly less now, especially since the furniture started going.

[@gavinlocke5980]

Awesome great to hear I'm 48 mortgage and debt free, it's an amazing feeling. I own everything. No loans no debts. It was very hard but very worth it. Good on you! Better to be free then be a slave 😊

[@LeeLee-l2e]

I have always had this frugal idea in the back of my mind but never acted on it. Your video is very simple yet easy to understand and inspiring. I will give this a try in the next 3 months. I am a resident doc and going into specialty and owe too much student loans. You have a new subscriber. Thank you!!

[@peterkilbridge6523]

As most people know, Buddhist monks (and nuns) were only allowed to own two things: a robe and a begging bowl. Not asking modern people with jobs and families to go to this extreme, but we can still ask ourselves: how much "stuff" do we really need?

[@fids54]

Absolutely relevant thoughts in a hugely consumerist world. The amount of clothes that get discarded and the e-waste!! Frugality is an essential requirement for minimalism. It also saves our time for more useful things.

[@cindyparker8264]

Supermarket tips are always helpful. I started doing meal preps about a month ago and I'm saving so much and eating healthy. I have a friend that helps as I am sometimes not well enough to cook.

[@joricka]

The first reason: NAILED IT!!

[@billblane7725]

Agree 100% with your message and outlook. Where can I find a woman like you?!

[@jonathanjonathan7386]

even if you find one she'll still think ur a cheapskate if you live the same as her!

[@plainchemicals]

Am new to minimalism and being frugal but it is life changing so far. Great channel/ info. Wishing you much success!

[@BeaMinimalista]

Thank you so much 🙏 Wishing you a wonderful minimalist journey :)

[@alekcahdra5559]

Parabéns, Bea! And thanks for the suggestions.

[@kgm4162]

Great, you are on the right track. Hope you manage to implement this way of life if and when you have kids

[@4lb280]

Not everyone that buys, is buying to "flex". I like luxury items when made well. I may have a slight problem with shoes and bags, but I can afford them. I have put both of my kids through school, purchased 2 homes, zero debt except for 30K left on one of my 2 homes, and managed to sock away a small fortune. I mean, I can't take it with me and since I paid to educate my children, they are both doing very well and really don't need anything. They will do well enough just by selling my homes. I do have too much, however, and am clearing out a lot of the "stuff" and only keeping what I love. These are great tips, but I want to live and enjoy life, and for me, that requires spending money.

[@SusiesRepeat]

Yes you have the right attitude. Not sense in denying yourself your pleasures in life just to say you spent near zero money.

[@SoundofSilence492]

Interesting, and I agree. My son tells me mom, you worked hard for your money, spend it. I don’t want it. Contrast that with a long time friend who is better off financially than I am, who I made the mistake of taking a vacation with. The whole time she was on the phone taking care of her adult children’s problems, which are enormous. I obviously did something right. I’d love to find some traveling companions and may have met someone recently on a bus trip. I’m sure there must be groups but I haven’t been able to locate them.

[@MarahVolk]

Hi Bea, this is one of my favorite videos on frugality. It’s short and sweet and has everything one needs to know. It’s perfect. 😍🥰 I’m watching it for the second time already. I’m also doing a no buy year after several successful low-buy-years that I’ve done. I can’t wait to hear more about your experiences on the full no buy year. 😍

[@JasminAsterios]

One can say it's pretty... frugal 🤭

[@cupidok2768]

what phone and cam and computer u have?

[@BeaMinimalista]

Thank you so much 🥰 That's super inspiring! Good luck on your No-Buy Year 💪

[@michaelrobinson9643]

Thoughtful presentation and nicely tied together to make it easy to appreciate how the combined influence of your choices is so effective. I have more than I need, but what I have is conscientiously considered - quality over quantity and purpose/fulfillment are so much better targets than distraction. What I cannot directly repurpose and no longer need I pass on to others through "buy nothing" groups or sometimes sell.

[@gentlemanx7987]

Such a simple concept. Look behind (the shiny looking) veil and see that happiness and joy are within. I like the video and the message. I send love.

[@lucia-z3c]

One of my trick to save money is to go to the supermarket only once a week. If I forgot some thing I will do without until the following week.

[@aloko2544]

What do you say to cravings? No one would stop you from buying XYZ icecream or go back for something else..

[@cmeds1993]

@@aloko2544 When you stop eating crap like ice cream and giving into every craving, they go away. I eat twice a day in a 6-8 hour window, go to the store once every week or two. That's it. I spend 30-40% of what most people do on food without depriving myself of anything.

[@mjb7414]

I admire this lifestyle. Meal planning always stumps me though. Also, you would look great in a pixie style haircut.

[@TheRebecca1706]

Absolutely supermarket tips!!! Thank you!

[@ThatVeganTeacherYouTube]

Here is what I wrote her: Sadly, your pizza was not frugal. It cost an animal her life. Stop bringing death into your home and your body. Google vegan recipes and be vegan from now on! You can do it! Create videos about your vegan journey and I'll do videos praising your path. Start by watching Dominion Movement on KZbin. It's essential learning for all people over 16.

[@riekabosman7894]

Thankyou! Very inspiring! Im going to do the no buy yr to clear my debt :)

[@mybrainisuseful]

This is a big one but my husband and I only have one child. We also decided to buy a significantly smaller home (hence smaller mortgage) so we could pay off the mortgage quickly and be debt free ❤

[@BeaMinimalista]

Congratulations on living simply and being (or on your way of being) debt free ❤

[@aniazurek7258]

Brilliant! Good for you guys, and I fully stand behind that decision. You're thinking big picture and long term... 👏🏻✨

[@annareyes6840]

Yes, we should all stop with the big house dream 😅 just settle for comfort 😊

[@sb8851]

Glad that this has popped up on my feed Thank you I have to be frugal fron today frugal girl me Frugal is fun I was going to buy a dress for 30 pounds for holiday but I'm not anymore

[@TheHenleys-nl5zf]

Thank you, I really resonate with everything you say. I use to spend a lot of money on hair care products. I stopped. It's been over a year since I used commercial shampoo, I only wash with WATER. My psoriasis is GONE. My hair is fuller, shinier and I save a lot of time. I also don't use deodorant.

[@std882]

Very good video. I too am very frugal and do a lot of things similar as well. I turned off lights where it's not being used. I wear clothes and shoes until they fall apart. I don't have a dryer at home (on purpose) and hang my clothes to dry. My cell phone bill is only $11.28 per month with limited data. I used WIFI for all my browsing but sometimes I can't and exceed the data limit but the bill is never more than $30 per month. I discovered minimalism in early 2002 and love the idea. I can't be an extremist but the idea is good and I embraced it quite a bit. The less thing you have, the tidier your place is and easier to manage and clean. I have sold and donate off tons of things but still have lots to go. It's a WIP. Thanks for a great video.

[@Tony.in.motion]

You are doing what all of us should stride to

[@maxwellspeedwell2585]

One great place to shop is the Spring rummage sales put on By the Catholic ladies in the annex buildings of Catholic Churches. The items are usually much higher quality, cleaned, and sometimes enclosed, or sealed in packaging. The prices are slightly higher than your usual garbage sale but very well worth it. Call the church in early spring and inquire.

[@kellymartin5475]

Great tips! I did a no spend for new clothing in 2024. Almost done! It was hard at first but got easier and I think I changed habits. Will see in 2025!

[@K7NGDAV7D]

Thanks for sharing, I’ve added you to my “fight back against the matrix” playlist to awaken others to the truth. I get attacks for sharing so much truth and helping other people escape the matrix but it’s totally worth it.

[@thepainphantom]

Bonus points if you're an introvert, it makes life much easier in some cases. You don't crave external validation such as buying extravagant stuff and the latest hip (usually hehe).

[@primalpassion]

Introvert here, and I just enjoy getting things done and being productive as opposed to hanging with others.

[@thepainphantom]

@@primalpassion Totally relate. Thanks for sharing!

[@braxtonm9712]

I feel like you have a good balance of living frugal compared to other channels. And you still look good compared to other budgeting channels.

[@champanyhill]

My parents didn't have any money when I was a kid but I wanted a Playstation 2 so much. I spent two years prior to it's release delivering newspapers, cleaning cars, cleaning shoes, gardening and painting. I was so proud of myself for saving £300 and believe you me I got my money's worth out of it 😁

[@uste7840]

I haven't bought anything for myself in 3 weeks and it feels amazing. I just tell myself that I do not need it.

[@adriangarza7584]

Same, I had the new 16 Pro max in the cart and all I had to do was click on confirm purchase. I told myself I don’t need it then I just closed the window 😅

[@PRINCENOIR-t2c]

@@adriangarza7584i do that very often. At checkout I always realise it is not worth it. Either I don’t need the stuff or I don’t want to spend that money for that thing or a little bit of both. I end up buying nothing.

[@ShatteredRippleBooks]

My biggest outlay is having cable tv, internet and a landline. I have them all because I live alone so I need entertainment. The landline because it's part of my package but I use for incoming calls only and emergencies like if my mobile phone dies because my Mum is elderly and I call her every day to make sure she's ok. I don't buy much else except necessities like medication and groceries. Occasionally something I need like I just got a heated airer and a crockpot. To save on drying clothes and cooking cheap meals for one. I'm a recovering shopaholic so I'm also currently de-cluttering a lot of stuff.

[@BeaMinimalista]

Wow! That's amazing! For the average person that's already very frugal, coming from a recovering shopaholic that's even more impressive. Congratulations! You're doing a great job 👏

[@rajmathew6220]

I live like this too and I love it.

[@Teresa-ch3og]

I like that you said you do occasionally eat out because it gives you joy. So many videos I’ve seen on frugal living make it sound as if you must eat every meal at home. They make it sound like a restaurant meal is the ultimate sin.

[@ЮліяКузнецова-в7л]

I live quite a similar way and I tottaly understand this phylisophy. Also, as I have quite an expencive hobby, this kind of lifestyle helps me pursue my dream with what I really love. It works)

[@robertaphillip2084]

Girl do you! Life is short if being frugal makes you happy then do you!

[@BeaMinimalista]

For sure! Thank you for the encouragement ☺🙏

[@Kyla94934]

Supermarket tips would be great

[@Rimrock300]

Plan purchases up front, make a list and stick to it. Look for good deals for stuff that are on your 'standard list'. Reduce the number of visits to the grocery store to a minimum a month, that will also reduce the spending on impulse buys, of stuff one do not actually need

[@sophiemargittai8418]

We need people like you much more ❤

[@didifischervideo]

Ok, I sympathize with that - but you live in a real nice location with an expensive parquet floor, you look young an healthy with very good teeth and so on. Meaning: If have a certain amount of prosperity - "frugal" is easy and sounds like a lifestyle-word for the children of the upper middleclass ; ) (if I'm wrong, I apologize, but you already own a lot of good things)

[@glennmarz652]

These young yuppie minimalist utubers are so wise until they live with disabilities, in the slums of a very poor, boarded-up, neighborhood in fear, with hardly enough for anything except cheap food.

[@JasperTees]

@@glennmarz652 Don’t get distracted by certain styles/tastes that quite a lot of minimalist influencers have adopted as that’s all just fluff anyways. Just focus on the underlying principles as that’s what matters.

[@JasperTees]

…in fact if all you try and do is replicate a certain look you’ll end up even more miserable.

[@assezzen194]

Saving money through minimalism is precisely why she can have the "good life"...

[@didifischervideo]

@@assezzen194 Most people inherit appartements - and will not get them with their own work

[@9999deoxys]

Great job. More people need to see this video. You are my hero.

[@garygregg1378]

My kind of girl! Too bad we're on separate continents! 😄❤️

[@MayorMori]

Very inspiring, as always.

[@REE-Animation]

I approve of this first minute of the video.... I stopped when you started on the "when I was a child"... but this is sorely on me, you did nothing wrong 🙂

[@wishihadanickel]

Yes, a video with tips would be great

[@HealthHappyLife]

This video is great! The saving tips and frugal living advice are really inspiring. Thank you for sharing!😍😍

[@BeaMinimalista]

Thank you so much for watching 😍

[@junkjanedoe]

Yes please. Supermarket and meal prep video!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@chrismd00]

Don’t worry about WiFi waves, it’s just radio waves like visible light. Always trade money for time when you can. As you get older you realize time is priceless. Pay someone to shop, clean, etc

[@MarisB-b8z]

time is all we got in the end

[@JediWebSurf]

those are conveniences. And convenience is a luxury. It's only when it makes financial sense to buy them where its worth it. It has to save you time and money. Not only time, because then it becomes a problem.

[@johngerschwitz7638]

I see it differently. Shopping, cleaning, cooking etc grounds you. It helps you to appreciate those who do that for their living or when someone does it for you. I find as I get older I have plenty of time to do the chores plus everything else.

[@ianmoseley2475]

you're highly intelligent! Love this message. Also, not to feed into stereotypes ... but it's even more impressive that you are a female. (because there are so many women who are terribly materialistic, and expect men to pay for everything)

[@mindie72]

Would love supermarket tips video.

[@BeaMinimalista]

Lovely! Will do 🛒

[@themodernSAHMco]

Drinking tap water is a fast way to also die early… or live long and in pain.

[@te9591]

Yeah, I dont trust my tap water, even though I can drink it.

[@rebeccal.672]

Supermarket tips please and thank you.

[@BeaMinimalista]

Will do! 🛒

[@Tryp-j9d]

Shop at Aldi, or Walmart.

[@stevekent3991]

It’s incredibly liberating being frugal. Makes you realise how happy, comfortable and healthy you can be spending a minimal amount of money and having less useless stuff in the house and in your life. It also reinforces your individuality, sod what everyone else thinks, do your own thing, be at peace with your own thoughts and decision making. I’m more in the category of beyond frugal than frugal. $40 per week on groceries is luxury, I spend less than £30 per month on ingredients for my meals.

[@silberhealth4319]

Two stakes can set me back 12£. I can only imagine what you eating, potatoes and cabbage? No thanks.

[@lollekompolle]

I love your video and the message contained within. This basically describes the journey I'm on since about a year. Ways to go, but minimalism frees the mind. I wonder how other people perceive owning things - to me I can physically feel the burden of every single item I own - even if it's digital in nature. This occupies my mind and this is not a great feeling I can tell you that much. Even if you don't feel it as intensely or conciously as I do, I bet subconsiously it's occupying your mind as well. So I made it my purpose to get rid of everything that burdens my mind. Like spending money on things I don't necessarily need or that don't improve my overall wellbeing in some significant way. Or spending more money than I have to on the things that I do need. I also visit Portugal regularly and plan to move there some time in the near future. Maybe we cross paths some day, and can exchange further about our frugality. :D Obrigado por este vídeo e pelas suas ideias!

[@TheNewMediaoftheDawn]

Yeah I have a similar lifestyle, but do have a car as I’m Canadian and we have big distances and nice nature, but that is considered travel…. I also spend almost exactly 60$ Canadian a week on groceries, around 250$ a month, about 160 Eu, and eat very well. I buy used and cheap, or high quality new sometimes to last years🎉

[@Eda-Gunes]

I've also come to understand this right after 1 year of graduating and working full-time and spending all that money on the things I had long wanted. With that money, I set up my new home, bought furniture and some new clothes, also of course travelled a lot. Could I have done these for cheaper? Yes, but I also value quality and I won't be buying anything new until they stop functioning. So I guess it also depends on at what stage you're in your life. Now, I definitely wanna try the no-buy month :)

[@debs4mysweetbaby]

I would love you to do a video on how to shop for food on a budget!!💜

[@sebasforest963]

2 helpful things I tell myself to avoid buying so much stuff are: 1. Will this allow me to do something valuable I can't already do or is it just a luxury upgrade? 2. Will I use it for sure? (Even better: will I use it straight away?)

[@Elle_T75]

Thank you so much for sharing this! I want to live a more affordable, sustainable life, and this video was so helpful! I'm looking forward to watching other videos on your channel as well.

[@r.v.havingfunadventures4914]

OMG!!!! I understand EVERYTHING you just said in this video and find you incredibly attractive because of what you said. Thank you for sharing.

[@ThatVeganTeacherYouTube]

Here is what I wrote her: Sadly, your pizza was not frugal. It cost an animal her life. Stop bringing death into your home and your body. Google vegan recipes and be vegan from now on! You can do it! Create videos about your vegan journey and I'll do videos praising your path. Start by watching Dominion Movement on KZbin. It's essential learning for all people over 16.

[@cheetobuzz]

Being a bookworm does make this a bit more challenging. I get coffee or tea specials at an antique place that only has such on Friday and Saturday. I try to use public transport when I live near it , but due to past injuries, my legs and balance are not the best. Can't drive due to seizures!

[@lastelinl8724]

A agree with everything she said, but it is also good to remember that spending is the fuel of economy. By buying stuff you give the opportunity to earn this money to: 1. the one who makes the product, 2. the one who supplies the first one with raw materials, 3 the one who ships it to your location, 3. to the shop clerk who sells it to you 4. to his manager, 5. to the person who will be some years later paid to recycle it... and many more. When you are spending money you are not destroying it, nor wasting it. You are simply putting it back into circulation. Every cent you spend is a cent somebody else earns. If you can afford to spend it while giving somebody else chance to earn money which he or she may need to put food on the table, there is nothing wrong about it. If everybody turned strictly frugal overnight and lets say stopped eating out, most of restaurants would go bankrupt, those waiters, cooks, cleaners, managers... would lose their jobs. Without a job they would have to cut their expenses which would inevitably lead to other people in other professions loosing their jobs. It would be a chain reaction. So the key is to find a balance, don't go crazy on spending, always keep some reserve, don't spend money on things you don't need knowing you will have problems to cover your rent or anything similar. Don't spend too much if it means you will have to work crazy overtimes and it will take its toll on your family life. Just common sense stuff... What I see as the problem is not so much spending as the uneven distribution of income in society. Rich getting more rich, poor getting more poor. And that is something you cannot influence directly. Your political representatives can influence that, so use your brain next time and please don't elect corrupt, stupid idiots to the leadership of your country, as it happened in 90% of EU countries.

[@assezzen194]

I agree with your idea of making money circulate as a contribution to the economy and general abundance. However, a large part of the economy is unnecessary / wasteful / environmentally damaging or socially problematic. So widespread minimalism could correct that. It's alright if people who exploit animals go bankrupt (I'm vegan). Or if nail salons go bankrupt (i'm anti nail polish as I find that it's a unnecessary pollution). It's alright if plastic wrapping companies go bankrupt... The same goes for most restaurants (they serve animal flesh and unhealthy non organic food ridden with pesticides, factory processed food and they typically underpay the employees anyway while being expensive for customers). As for the uneven distribution of income and possessions, it's natural. Most people go through life with a poverty mindset, spend all their income and then some, and remain economic slaves, consuming value. People with a wealth mindset live below their means (balance or sobriety or minimalism), save money, invest, create value. So, eventually money always comes back into the pocket of those who treat it well and serve the world... Artificial redistribution is an unnatural mechanism that has both positive and negative consequences (really helping some people to improve their lives vs entitlement, dependence, mediocrity). I think it does more harm than good, though. In France, we have among the highest taxes in the world. The productive entrepreneurs and the rich are getting away... Even if you vote for "good" politician, the EU will intervene. Cf the recent re-vote in Romania as the initial result wasn't politically correct...

[@robbywendel7229]

Very cool. Thanks for making the video and sharing it with us all :)

[@MelindaDean-h8e]

I am doing a no buy December and maybe no buy January!! feels good to save money.

[@mahbubeshhhh19]

As im iranian women we pushed and forced to be a frugal😅 . I am specialist sale/ outlet buyer 😂 . Just one thing i cant avoid to buy that and its book . And end of the year i want to end my buying book jurney after years( i cant listen to audio book or buy pdf unfortunantley) and i couldnt buy second hand clothes . But i have turned off wifi and lamp already when i dont use that

[@andypower6938]

couldn't agree more . Good for you.

[@JMGENTERPRISES]

My father use to tell me..."part of the joy of owning something is the effort it takes to acquire it." Saving money month after month, planning for this new item etc. If you have endless capital, it removes this joy from getting that item as there was no effort to obtain it. I never understood this until I became wealthy at 37 years old and realized buying things with no planning or struggles ultimately led to less enjoyment from that material item.

[@JevgenijsRubuls]

Few life hacks about food. Instead of eating bakery products, like buns, wraps, pasta (which has no nutritional value and in the future can cause lot of medical expenses) you can go raw vegan keto diet, which is the most officiant according to my 20 years experience . Raw coleslaw, carrots, courgettes plus natural oils from seeds , oats , buckwheat,greens, some eggs as a protein source. Some food as grains Better to soak 12 hours or more before cooking , it saves a lot of energy, when it’s come to boiling point, take the source pan and wrap with blankets and in half an hour grains, buckwheat, rice are ready and taste amazing.

[@Razear]

This is such a refreshing take in today's age of constant consumerism. A lot of young people tend to operate by the #YOLO principle with their finances. We seem to have forgotten the value of delayed gratification now that social media incentivizes us to play an ever-escalating comparison game.

[@Elsa.qxhz7]

Well it does help to live in a country like Portugal thats not expensive. Its good to save with Goodrx coupons to get a discount on prescriptions for anyone including pets.

[@Rimrock300]

Keep in mind salaries are also 'cheaper'. Without knowing if this woman got a job or not, things in Portugal is likely not that cheap for someone living and working there, as situation is in most countries

[@GraveDigger1234]

I regularly have "no-buy" months. Not because I commited to them, but because there was nothing that I needed or wanted and didn't already have. I think that's the most important part. Recognizing that you actually don't need new stuff. It seems some people just keep buying stuff because they are bored or there is always a bigger, more shiny object.

[@oldgreymarewholovestolaugh]

@GraveDigger1234 Years Ago I had a book titled Not Buying It, it was a great book that went month by month as the author chose to not make purchases other than food, paper goods and other necessities

[@sabrina588]

Supermarket tips please 😊

[@BeaMinimalista]

Will do! 🛒🛒🛒

[@nuriaponsorfila2880]

I want the video of 'supermarket tips' thank you so much for this channel. :)

[@BeaMinimalista]

That video has been on my mind for so long 🛒 happy to do it soon 🙏 Thank you for watching!

[@soloms11]

OMG YE! I agree

[@SharaFaithRun]

Agreed!

[@emma58242]

Love it!❤

[@Evgeny-z1v]

Fresh, compelling and applicable content! Well done! Subscribed and tapped the thumb up! I'm gonna watch further!