What I still BUY as a MINIMALIST I 9 THINGS

[Music] thanks to babble for sponsoring today's video I'm A minimalist and if you've followed along for a while you know I'm not an extreme one who lives in an empty home with just a single Fork and Spoon I like my Creature Comforts but prefer a paired down home over a cluttered one minimalism helps simplify My Life by reducing clutter both physical and mental by owning fewer possessions and focusing on what truly matters I find greater Clarity and peace of mind I don't need that many things I've realized over the years and my minimalist lifestyle means that I spend less money on unnecessary [Music] things for me minimalism isn't about deprivation I'm not interested in frugality I just don't want to bring unneeded items into my [Music] life I have very few pairs of [Music] shoes a pair of [Music] boots one camera [Music] a single cross body bag and one tote minimalism to me is all about allowing me to spend time on other things than managing my stuff which brings me to the sponsor of 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my link to get up to 60% off and also access their amazing discount on their lifetime subscription for Memorial Day which language would you like to learn how about Swedish l f so while I will happily pay for experiences and learning I don't spend money on things like Trinkets and flavor of the month type items but here are nine things I still do buy and spend money on as a [Music] minimalist quality clothing a few pieces of good quality clothing where the CPW cost per wear will be low in the long run I bought this Mar Meco wool sweater in Helsinki 5 or 6 years ago it was expensive but the quality is amazing I remember the salesperson highly recommending it and saying it's like wearing a cloud and they were right I can't count the number of times I worn it over the years it goes with everything and it's warm but lightweight it always stays in shape despite me nodding it or shoving it in to my bag what a good investment that was good skin care something I've realized later in life is how important good skin care is I have dry skin and a lot of the skincare I used in the past just wasn't helping I also prefer unscented products and some Brands I really liked because they worked I didn't enjoy the Sant of about a year ago or so I started using Clinique almost exclusively Clinique in combination with a mask now and then and honestly my skin is the best it's been in a long time Clinique is pricier than I would prefer but I found products within their range that I really enjoy and that really work for me because I don't spend money on unnecessary things I can spend a bit more on my skin [Music] care good hair care the same goes for hair care I've tried different shampoos and conditioners over the years while some have been great in other seasons of my life right now I really enjoy the brand K18 after chemotherapy a few years ago my hair grew back in as Scandinavian fine as it used to be but in a version that was breaking more easily and felt dull and matte I feel that the K18 leave-in mask has been especially great another Hair Care brand that's made wonders for my hair is Nyo in aside from breaking easily my hair was also thinning not a great combination which is why I went for a pixie cut to start again fresh I use Nik in night density rescue every night and I can really see the hair growing back which is so great again both K18 and nixin are super expensive for hair care but to me it's been so worth it where workout equipment working out at home has become part of my weekly routine I've told my trainer that I want to keep the amount of equipment to a minimum but having the correct weights and proper workout gear is essential so where I need to I get new items I started out with a good quality yoga mat and a set of lightweight 1 and 1/2 kilo dumbbells that I already had as I've gotten stronger I've added in sets of three and 5 kilo dumbbells [Music] recently my trainers suggested adding inand for more weight and resistance but also for [Music] variety so now I have a set of these and I'll also a set of glute bands none of these take up much room so I can easily put things away in my closet after workouts quality bedding I've had some sleep issues these past few years I blame it on a combination of menopause medication and a furry family member who keeps odd hours something that has helped me immensely for getting a better night's rest is good bedding I would never have thought that the sheets on my bed would make such a difference but they have I was already using silk pillowcases which they cool at night but when my cotton duvet cover ripped after years of use and weekly laundry I decided to invest in an extra nice one extra nice for me means extra cool and that's not as in groovy that's as in cool to the touch I can get hot at night and cool feeling sheets make a world of difference after having been served an ad on Instagram for a local brand Juniper I ordered their subpoena Satine duvet cover and have had the best sleep in a long time there's just something so good about that duvet cover it's smooth so it Glides easily but without feeling slippery I'm so happy with my purchase again on the more pricey side of bedding compared to what I've bought in the past but so worth it as for the fitted sheet I have it's from H&M home and also cool to the touch highly recommend that too quality tools now that I'm working on restoring the summer house that I bought with v Victoria having the right tools makes the job so much easier and more enjoyable we have been able to borrow quite a few power tools from Victoria's dad but now that I'm embarking on some intense window Restorations I need need very specific tools for cutting glass [Music] Etc when I buy these tools I don't go for the cheapest ones unless they have excellent reviews instead I'll get the ones I believe will do the better job and if it's more expensive I feel it's worth if it will make the job [Music] easier also knowing the number of Windows that need doing I know I'll thank myself later for investing in quality [Music] plants nothing livens up a home more than real Greenery I by no means turning my apartment into a jungalow but I do buy plants for inside and for my balcony I try my best to keep the plants I already have happy but I'm not against adding in a new friend [Music] on my balcony I have some perennials that have yet to show their faces this season I also have a basket with geraniums from last year they're looking a little bit sad right now because it's been a bit chilly since I placed them outside but they'll come around I'm sure in addition to them I get some blooming annuals every [Music] year currently I have some panzas which I'll replace with Summer blooms when the time comes come fall I'll replace them again with something seasonally appropriate and so on fresh flowers and on the topic of greenery I like to buy fresh flowers I sometimes treat myself to a full bouquet but often just get a few sprs of something a little goes a long [Music] way fresh flowers is also a nice way to add in color to an otherwise neutral home I Tire easily of colors which is one of the reasons why my home looks the way it does with flowers I can have color for a short while because obviously they only last for a limited time [Music] gifts something I really enjoy spending money on as gifts for family members I love getting nice gifts for my son and his girlfriend and I'll happily splurge on items they might not treat themselves to I don't just randomly buy things though I always make sure it's something they have on their wish list and always consult the other before buying I don't often buy gift cards because they tend to be forgotten and unused instead I might get something from a shop they really enjoy and tell them they can exchange it for whatever they would like so basically these things I still buy as a minimalist are all items that make me feel good in one way or other buying quality is also a common denominator I'm considering each purchase carefully and I'll spend a bit more on one quality piece rather than buying several cheap things that probably won't last as [Music] well thanks so much for watching I'll see you in the next one heyo [Music]

Channel: Benita Larsson

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Length: 14min 35sec (875 seconds)

Published: Tue May 28 2024