Dont Buy It Toiletries Edition Ep 14

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  • čas přidán 5. 06. 2018
  • Don't buy it, you really don't need it. Let me share some of the reasons why some toiletries do not need to be bought at all. The methods of how to now buy them and still be fine!
    Products Covered: Shampoo, Shower Mirror, Shower Radio, Auto Shower Cleaner, Towel.
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Komentáře • 414

  • @ModernMinimalistMom
    @ModernMinimalistMom Před 6 lety +30

    I love these videos. I already don't buy a lot of this stuff, but it's interesting to know what other people think are "necessities".

    • @asteriasheria2053
      @asteriasheria2053 Před 6 lety

      Me too I kind of live in a poverty area and here some people buy what they need...some.

    • @BeatTheBush
      @BeatTheBush  Před 6 lety

      Some people cant afford those things they do not need and save up just to buy them.

  • @dailyorangepill3338
    @dailyorangepill3338 Před 6 lety +33

    Recycle! Use old cut up towels for cleaning windows, cars etc.

    • @BeatTheBush
      @BeatTheBush  Před 6 lety +1

      =D Lots of rags to use.

    • @simpletongeek
      @simpletongeek Před 6 lety

      You don't need towels, right? Air dry, quick dry/thermal underwear, or just old t-shirts will do!
      Packing thin thermal underwear in luggage takes so little space and weight. The drawback is that it feels cold as you're drying out.

    • @olive4naito
      @olive4naito Před 5 lety

      I am now considering using an old t-shirt to dry myself.

    • @finelife6019
      @finelife6019 Před 5 lety

      Daily Red Pill my parents shared the same mindset about old items such as the towel mentioned. I want to have some joy in life and don’t want to see /surround myself with old things. It’s depressing. Old towel can be used as rags

  • @MrNopehaha
    @MrNopehaha Před 6 lety +11

    The best tip I gleaned from this video was: Tread lightly on your criticism.

    • @BeatTheBush
      @BeatTheBush  Před 6 lety +3

      I'm glad. I think that alone has far reaching benefits.

  • @hremaddox
    @hremaddox Před 6 lety +19

    I love your don't buy it series.

  • @LittleMolasses
    @LittleMolasses Před 5 lety +2

    I do with my old towels (and they are all old) what my Mom always does. I cut out cute little patches of material I like, and sew them onto the bottom part, especially if there is fading over a certain area or something. Just kind of helps the towels through the later part of their useful life. There are all kinds of things like that you can do to make using old stuff more pleasant and appealing. A coat of paint over something old, adding something new to something old, those things make a difference.

  • @IsisAdgerWasHere21stC.

    BeatTheBush, I just found and subscribed yesterday and have been binge watching all day today. Your videos are wonderful. And I really don't like that you have to defend yourself. Keep the greatness rolling!

  • @buffyeasley8684
    @buffyeasley8684 Před 6 lety +1

    U r giving great value tips and tricks

  • @whoareu-podcastaboutlifeat257

    Thanks for the reminder.
    Going to evaluate my toiletries today. I'm pretty sure half the things I use are not really necessary!

  • @mikel9912
    @mikel9912 Před 3 lety +1

    Hi Btb, whats a good natural shampoo or soaps we can use?! With minimal chemicals etc. Thanks!

  • @Magerquark
    @Magerquark Před 5 lety

    Really great video. All these advice used to be absolute standart and everyone used it back then. I'm still using towels/badsheet/glasses and dishes my grandma passed onto me many years ago
    Theres a coffee cup I used as a small child drinking my chocolate milk that broke like 2 years ago, it really hit my heart lol

  • @raindancer751
    @raindancer751 Před 6 lety +1

    Best new youtube channel I've discovered this year. thanks

  • @giantsforlife3387
    @giantsforlife3387 Před 6 lety

    Awesome thanks for sharing your thoughts

  • @Lilapurple111
    @Lilapurple111 Před 6 lety +76

    I love love love the pink kitty. Is it T-Rex’s new girlfriend ?

    • @BeatTheBush
      @BeatTheBush  Před 6 lety +27

      Things are a bit undefined right now. T-rex always has this don't care look though.

    • @silviag3798
      @silviag3798 Před 6 lety +4

      Maybe she likes IceBat better.

    • @Veganphobic
      @Veganphobic Před 6 lety +2

      Girls are annoying.

    • @lakshaynz
      @lakshaynz Před 6 lety

      HHAHHAHAHAHAHAH :P you so stupid lol
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      . jkjk its assumed yhou dotn take shit personally - well actually take it

    • @katiethomas5889
      @katiethomas5889 Před 6 lety +2

      Oh geez! Mammals with benefits maybe?

  • @lhclin
    @lhclin Před 6 lety +7

    I enjoy this type of video over your travelling vlogs. Just me.

    • @diylifehacks9278
      @diylifehacks9278 Před 6 lety

      Louis Lin I like food videos...#feedthebush

    • @BeatTheBush
      @BeatTheBush  Před 6 lety

      =D Seems like there are different camps here but I do see the demand.

  • @paulmainwaring6213
    @paulmainwaring6213 Před 6 lety

    Just wearing my Honeybadger Infinite Vacation Hoody for the first time. Loved the China and Japan vacations . . . happy to give back once in a while. Please continue, it is good

    • @BeatTheBush
      @BeatTheBush  Před 6 lety +1

      Thanks for getting it and supporting! Really hope you've gotten more value from the channel. =D

  • @andrewmccarthy4029
    @andrewmccarthy4029 Před 6 lety +24

    Phone in a dry sink -- perfectly good cheap man's version of bluetooth speaker.

    • @BeatTheBush
      @BeatTheBush  Před 6 lety +2

      Huh! Remember to take it out before turning on the faucet!

    • @findingagain
      @findingagain Před 5 lety +2

      Be careful if you take warm or hot showers. The steam will eventually mess up your phone.
      New phone costs a lot more than a cheapy speaker.

  • @MM-lp1nq
    @MM-lp1nq Před 6 lety +14

    Shampooing fewer times also saves time which can be used to build wealth.

  • @MichaelJayValueInvesting
    @MichaelJayValueInvesting Před 6 lety +33

    Trying to be frugal, I bought 100 rolls of toilet paper on sale. But now I have to deal with storing 20+ cubic feet of TP. While I will eventually use them, not buying other unneeded toiletries frees up a lot of space!

    • @BeatTheBush
      @BeatTheBush  Před 6 lety +3

      I think buying in bulk is fine as long as you have the room to put it.

    • @kiikyo
      @kiikyo Před 6 lety

      Michael Jay out of curiosity how much did that cost you? I have considered buying more things like toilet paper in bulk.

    • @homebodyheaven6114
      @homebodyheaven6114 Před 6 lety +3

      Michael Jay - Value Investing Invite a LOT of people over for prune soup.

    • @Brandon-eh4tz
      @Brandon-eh4tz Před 6 lety

      Good move! I always wanted to do that, myself, but I'm always afraid that my cashier will be a 10/10, #hawt, and judge-mental. Normally, I wouldn't care what people think, but if she fine I'm in trouble. So I get small packs of toilet paper because I don't want possible attractive cashiers thinking that my bowels leak profusely...which they do anyway.

    • @rachelperez5840
      @rachelperez5840 Před 6 lety +3

      Get a butt gun (aka bidet sprayer) and you will not need TP. You can buy them from home improvement stores and they just attach to the water supply for the toilet. It really is a great investment.

  • @AlexisMaria
    @AlexisMaria Před 5 lety

    I want a t-shirt! I've only been subscribed to you for a litter over 1 year or so but you're the second finance channel I found after Jake Chapelle, from teaching myself the market, creating my own portfoloi, etc etc etc...You're a gem I have learned a ton from beat the bush thank you!!!!!!!

    • @BeatTheBush
      @BeatTheBush  Před 5 lety

      You're welcome! Creating your own portfolio... that's much different than passive investing. Be very careful of that.

  • @devchatterjee9642
    @devchatterjee9642 Před 6 lety +12

    Do more of these!

    • @BeatTheBush
      @BeatTheBush  Před 6 lety

      It's a series... you can find all of them in my 'Don't Buy It Playlist'. All 14 of them. But I will be adding to this indeed.

    • @devchatterjee9642
      @devchatterjee9642 Před 6 lety

      BeatTheBush yep I saw all of them but realized you took a break from them. More of these are good

  • @samanthahu7389
    @samanthahu7389 Před 6 lety +18

    You saved me from working for the rest of my life. Yes, I am getting a t-shirt just to show appreciation for your help.
    Mother earth would like all of us to consume less. That also means less shampoo and conditioner bottles in the landfills.

    • @BeatTheBush
      @BeatTheBush  Před 6 lety +1

      But only if you notice a real effect. =D

    • @Ndasuunye
      @Ndasuunye Před 5 lety

      @@BeatTheBush if a million people do little efforts then it will create a big noticeable change

  • @naomiking2442
    @naomiking2442 Před 6 lety +21

    In terms of toiletries for women, a menstrual cup will save a tremendous amount of money. It is also fantastic for the environment and very easy to travel with.

    • @BeatTheBush
      @BeatTheBush  Před 6 lety +1

      I have no experience in this. I guess that sounds ... interesting?

    • @naomiking2442
      @naomiking2442 Před 6 lety +4

      BeatTheBush
      Every woman should know about it... And men should not be afraid to talk about it. Every daughter, mother, grandmother, girlfriend or wife has had a period. Totally natural and a menstrual cup is a great way to save the environment and save money :-). Love your videos

    • @Honeynutification
      @Honeynutification Před 6 lety +5

      Fabric pads and pantyliners are a good alternative too :)

    • @leilanidru7506
      @leilanidru7506 Před 5 lety +2

      Naomi Talking Money bruh. Pads and tampons are literally the most expensive toiletries I buy. And I can’t be frugal about it coz it’s uncontrollable and happens every month. Also my flow is pretty heavy so I always need the super plus which are also the most expensive. Other alternatives I’ve seen are always super inconvenient or just illogical. Did u know reusable cloth pads were a thing? I didn’t. I’m a student athlete, balancing working and going to school at the same time and obviously my sport as well so I don’t hav Time to be fidgeting with period contractions despite the amount of money they save. I need to do more research on the diva cup to see if it’s a better alternative🤔

    • @olive4naito
      @olive4naito Před 5 lety

      There are alternatives like the Moon cup if Diva is too uncomfortable. Just don't use it when you go camping apparently. Also, most conventional pads and tampons contain harmful chemicals so switching to a menstrual cup is probably a good idea. Even when compared to organic pads and tampons, it's more cost effective and reduces waste. I just have to try one to see if it works out for me. The initial cost is still around $40+.

  • @nikrbawker
    @nikrbawker Před 6 lety +1

    Burn! nice vid love how you called them out :D

  • @codycabot2870
    @codycabot2870 Před 6 lety

    Hello Mr. BeatTheBush. Great video. Have you done any videos on investing taxable money (E.G. not held in IRA / 401K accts) ? Thanks!

    • @BeatTheBush
      @BeatTheBush  Před 6 lety

      Does it matter if it's taxable or not? Yes it sort of does as you do not want to buy tax-free funds in a tax-free account. =D

  • @sunshinejohnson7251
    @sunshinejohnson7251 Před 5 lety

    My husband might like the honey badger shirt for Christmas. I always shop early throughout the year so I don't spend too much money at one time.

  • @delmerdog1
    @delmerdog1 Před 5 lety

    I like you. I like your ideas. I agree with what you say and I liked the t-shirt so I bought one, to enjoy myself. Plus it looked good on you. This is more for everyone who says mean things to read. Less for you but I really like you. Keep making videos. You are good at this.

  • @caroljenny7701
    @caroljenny7701 Před 6 lety

    I use lush beach towels for my shower and I've had these for at least 15 years and since you are clean when you use them to dry yourself off, they do not get dirty, I just drape them on my vanity chair to dry daily and keep using them over and over again. I do NOT wash them per one use like my family and I used to do. It's the washing and drying that wears them out plus incurs additional cost in machinery, detergent and electricity.

  • @minimalistme853
    @minimalistme853 Před 6 lety

    thx for another dont buy it ❤️
    want more of these please 😍

    • @BeatTheBush
      @BeatTheBush  Před 6 lety +1

      Sure! I should have them more often. =D

  • @likestoPlayInPuddles
    @likestoPlayInPuddles Před 5 lety

    Men w beards tend to clog there sinks when trimming up. I have to shave in the shower w out the shower running. Less clean up, and shower after (all my hair goes down as I shower). I use a suction cup clear hook (.50 cents) and a cheap stand mirror from Christmas Tree Shop that's a dollar. Break it every year (only once). For the price pt and my method of shaving. Saves me time from not taking the sink apart, vacuuming around my sink every time I shave. It's a win / win for me.

  • @equisader
    @equisader Před 5 lety

    I agree with you about the shirt. I often find lots of useful free info on youtube (eg dr jason fung) and they give enough info to implement the plan. I will then buy their book as a sign of appreciation for what they have taught me for free and the benefits i have received (often a lot more than the price of the book).

    • @BeatTheBush
      @BeatTheBush  Před 5 lety +1

      It’s all free in the end and all supported by ads. Some people can not afford to support and that is ok too.

  • @jamesthacoolcat9926
    @jamesthacoolcat9926 Před 6 lety +10

    I like these videos. My towels are four years old. They still look ok.

    • @BeatTheBush
      @BeatTheBush  Před 6 lety +3

      Towels seem to last forever.

    • @sct4040
      @sct4040 Před 6 lety +7

      I purchased good quality towels over 20 years ago, and they are lasting longer and looking better than cheap towels that are not as old. My 20 yo towels are still beautifully plush and soft.

    • @habituallinestepper2883
      @habituallinestepper2883 Před 6 lety +3

      As long as they're washed regularly (weekly) then who cares what they look like.

    • @isabelatticus4039
      @isabelatticus4039 Před 6 lety +1

      S CT ditto.

    • @Chariots1981
      @Chariots1981 Před 5 lety

      Mine are over 10 years old and they look like new. Unless you have only one towel, I don't see how they can get worn out all that fast.

  • @TheMonkWay
    @TheMonkWay Před 6 lety +46

    There is a fine line between this and extreme cheapskates! But I think you've seen the show so you probably understand haha

    • @Lilapurple111
      @Lilapurple111 Před 6 lety +2

      The Monk Way - Stock Market Videos I love that show. Maybe that’s why I also love Beat the Bush’s channel 🤷‍♀️

    • @vacationboyvideos
      @vacationboyvideos Před 6 lety +1

      I pay $50 a month for internet that is my splury for the month..everything else is cheapscate life for me 😊

    • @BeatTheBush
      @BeatTheBush  Před 6 lety +14

      The line is when it become so extreme that the savings is much less than what you time is worth doing it. Extreme cheapskates may have the time value not calculated correctly in their minds.

    • @TheMonkWay
      @TheMonkWay Před 6 lety +2

      yes exactly, although a bathroom mirror might have crossed that line since it's not expensive!

    • @BeatTheBush
      @BeatTheBush  Před 6 lety +5

      You think so? I don't think so. There are 1000 items I can list that you don't need and if you went and bought all of these $5 items, it wouldn't do well.

  • @MaynardFreek
    @MaynardFreek Před 6 lety

    Having come from a very poor and oppressive upbringing I have no problem with downgrading and moving up or down along the way. Now, having prosperity at times is enjoyable being flexible is the key

  • @CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom

    I so relate to buying new because it was ugly. I keep things until they fall apart. He he.

    • @BeatTheBush
      @BeatTheBush  Před 6 lety +1

      =D Just that alone has a profound effect because it goes across everything you buy.

    • @CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom
      @CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom Před 6 lety +2

      A friend mentioned that my furniture was getting old, and I deserve new furniture. I am thinking, " well it is comfortable. I really like to pay cash for almost everything. We are completely debt free.

    • @BeatTheBush
      @BeatTheBush  Před 6 lety +1

      Lol... that is a dangerous way of thinking and not appreciating when people want you to buy things, lol. Anyhow, you could always just clean it up, patch it, etc to renew it.

    • @CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom
      @CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom Před 6 lety +1

      I think many people go into debt because they feel they deserve it. If we want to stay debt free and bulid reserves, we have to save up for these items.

    • @avivareim3838
      @avivareim3838 Před 6 lety

      My parent kept appliances until they caught on fire. They'd then try to fix them and be unsuccessful. Finally, they'd put em on the curb. They'd be gone in 30 minutes...as long as it wasn't yet another toaster oven.

  • @jobellecollie7139
    @jobellecollie7139 Před 6 lety

    How small is the smallest honey badger tshirt? child size 24 months or size 2Toddler.

  • @beaviswealth
    @beaviswealth Před 6 lety +6

    My shampoo last me for so long.... I use so little, if even any HAHA

    • @BeatTheBush
      @BeatTheBush  Před 6 lety

      Exactly. I used to buy so much more shampoo.

    • @richard1113
      @richard1113 Před 6 lety +2

      My shampoo lasts so long that my hair cutter gets upset with me. LOL.

    • @blue_cameron
      @blue_cameron Před 6 lety

      brandonbeavisinvesting I only use it once a week since I have thick hair which doesn't get greasy quickly.
      This also allows me to buy higher quality shampoo that doesn't dry out my scalp or hair.

  • @canny8228
    @canny8228 Před 6 lety +10

    Needs vs. wants. Control and curtail your wants. Financial health ensues. :-)

  • @DukeFan99
    @DukeFan99 Před 6 lety +20

    I just take the shampoo and soap from the hotel room on business trips

    • @lizzyq-r8062
      @lizzyq-r8062 Před 6 lety

      dukefan don't do it in an air bnb though! So annoying people always stealing my shower gel...

    • @BeatTheBush
      @BeatTheBush  Před 6 lety +3

      I suppose if you airbnb out your place you should keep a toiletry tote and bring that into the shower with you like in the dorms.

  • @granitemoss1451
    @granitemoss1451 Před 6 lety +2

    The towels- we have the worn, icky-looking but useable sets for our family, and we have a pristine, lovely, beautiful set we lay out for overnight guests on the rare occasion we have them (holidays and such) or for 'fancy' guests. I am a woman with long, REALLY thick hair that is a pain to clean, and I have found cutting back shampooing has not only made my life easier (saves time and product), my hair is much healthier. The one area I run into a problem- work outs. I don't want to wash 5 times a week anymore, but I can't go around gross and smelly, either, if I hit the workouts hard and frequently. I recently read a suggestion to rinse your hair and scalp, then simply condition. I have done this the past few weeks (on top of washing 2-3xs a week), and so far, so good. Honestly, I don't notice a difference from a total cleaning when I simply rinse and condition after sweaty workouts.

    • @BeatTheBush
      @BeatTheBush  Před 6 lety

      Lol... icky-looking? I would just think well worn. To me it isn't icky... just worn, lol. Yeah, it's good to make guests feel invited with new sheets for them as that makes it look more clean.
      Agree with the rinsing part even after work outs. Yup, cant shampoo every time after one indeed!

  • @i-chiulucero9647
    @i-chiulucero9647 Před 6 lety +2

    I am not longer buy different house cleaning product. I made from dish soap, vinegar, and water. it works as wonder. :)

    • @BeatTheBush
      @BeatTheBush  Před 6 lety +2

      Exactly. All of that is unnecessary and bad for your health anyway.

  • @Austin_Brady
    @Austin_Brady Před 6 lety +4

    A little pre-cursor to those with greasy hair, you can use BABY POWDER to help train your hair to be less greasy during the transition period. Washing your hair everyday is UNHEALTHY & EXPENSIVE.

    • @BeatTheBush
      @BeatTheBush  Před 6 lety +3

      Agreed. But never tried the baby powder thing. Be careful breathing in baby powder as that can cause health issues.

    • @avivareim3838
      @avivareim3838 Před 6 lety

      you can try dry shampoo instead, works great

    • @Austin_Brady
      @Austin_Brady Před 6 lety

      You can, but this is a finance channel and that costs more money. I love the Dove brand dry shampoo from Target. They usually do buy 3 get one 1 free if that's the route you want to take.

    • @19katsandcounting
      @19katsandcounting Před 5 lety

      Corn starch mixed with coco power works well for me.

  • @altdsgn
    @altdsgn Před 5 lety +2

    Can you do more of these please :)

    • @BeatTheBush
      @BeatTheBush  Před 5 lety

      Sure, I think this is episode 14 already?

  • @jobellecollie7139
    @jobellecollie7139 Před 6 lety +1

    On bath towels, I bought, still buy towels when I redecorate or move. Now I know when it is time to do laundry when the avocado green towels are on the top of the linen closet. Pick a color, any color I have towels in that color. Another habit (good or bad, you decide) I change out my bed spreads, duvets and curtains when the seasons change. This not only brightens my mood, but also the bed linens and curtains last a lot longer. If you can't imagine avocado green fabric or appliances, ask your Grandparents what color appliances they had. For my Grandparents it was turquoise and harvest gold. Rocking those 1950's and 1970's themes!

    • @BeatTheBush
      @BeatTheBush  Před 6 lety

      Lol... color is subjective so I guess you can have any color you want. But wow, you have a lot of towels and linen!

    • @jobellecollie7139
      @jobellecollie7139 Před 6 lety +1

      it was many years after my Mom died when I was 11 years old. Just before my 18th birthday, I located her diary and she listed everything a young woman would need to set up housekeeping. She said at least 8 sets of linens, sheets, towels, blankets, etc per bed. My first home had 4 full bedrooms and 5 1/2 bathrooms. 3 sets of every day dishes and at least six sets of fine China, based on season/holiday. I followed her list to the T.

  • @MrRishik123
    @MrRishik123 Před 6 lety +8

    Thats a nice shirt you are wearing today though.

  • @pawsnotclaws2772
    @pawsnotclaws2772 Před 5 lety +1

    I used to wash my hair everyday, shampoo and conditioner. Now I wash my hair like every two weeks and I have very fine straight hair so it shows oil easily but eventually my hair has stopped being so oily so this does work!! It just takes time

    • @BeatTheBush
      @BeatTheBush  Před 5 lety +1

      I’d say it takes 1-2 months to adjust. Still clean but uses 15x less shampoo/conditioner

    • @pawsnotclaws2772
      @pawsnotclaws2772 Před 5 lety

      BeatTheBush took me like 6 months lol

  • @1969sofine
    @1969sofine Před 5 lety

    Good words

  • @Quisl
    @Quisl Před 6 lety +1

    This guy does not beat around the bush.

  • @cyberlando
    @cyberlando Před 6 lety

    whats the name of the book about friends you were talking about?

    • @BeatTheBush
      @BeatTheBush  Před 6 lety

      How to Win Friends and Influence People

  • @nikaa4237
    @nikaa4237 Před 6 lety

    I agree. Seriously, there is so much stuff we can still use/wear which doesn't need to be thrown out. I remember back in the day, no one renovated their house top to bottom. No only do you save your wallet but you save the planet.

    • @BeatTheBush
      @BeatTheBush  Před 6 lety +1

      Only renovate when it's about to fall off? Lol XD. People are obsessed with things looking brand new somehow. OLD gives it character! =D

  • @karennancy9333
    @karennancy9333 Před 6 lety +6

    I wished I could afford to buy the Honey badger t-shirt. Maybe another time.

  • @mynameisboola
    @mynameisboola Před 4 lety

    Nice video.

  • @belenc.2924
    @belenc.2924 Před 6 lety

    I'm glad you changed your thinking from your high school years. Do you think it's wise to shop Costco as a single person for toiletries?

    • @BeatTheBush
      @BeatTheBush  Před 6 lety

      Yes. You just use the supplies over a year or more lol.

  • @anitat5781
    @anitat5781 Před 6 lety

    haha i love that snorlex is in the peapod :-D

    • @BeatTheBush
      @BeatTheBush  Před 6 lety

      He was wonder what it feels like to be a pea...

  • @todrushing8329
    @todrushing8329 Před 6 lety +1

    The honey badger tee shirt comments made me smile. Funny

  • @dragonhatake
    @dragonhatake Před 6 lety

    ^.=.^ I've had a Bratz towel since I was little and it only started get holes in it recently. Thanks for sharing! 😘💗👍🌹

    • @BeatTheBush
      @BeatTheBush  Před 6 lety +1

      Nice... looks up bratz towel... oh... a character. HA!

    • @dragonhatake
      @dragonhatake Před 6 lety

      BeatTheBush LMFAO ^.=.^ yup

  • @musicforever9098
    @musicforever9098 Před 6 lety +1

    My net worth went up 3 times as fast because of you!!!

    • @BeatTheBush
      @BeatTheBush  Před 6 lety +1

      Awesome! I'm glad you decided to track it enough to even know this. Good going!

  • @brnt034
    @brnt034 Před 6 lety

    New subscriber here. Have you done a video on your Porsche yet? I just sold my 911 Carerra 4 and it was the best thing I ever did. Total waste of money and a huge money pit too. Definitely not a good investment! Anyway, curious how you justify owning and driving a Porsche while at the same time pushing a "don't need it" mindset.

    • @BeatTheBush
      @BeatTheBush  Před 6 lety

      Yup. I have done a lot of DIY videos all grouped in a playlist. I do a lot of work myself so that is a good way to minimize the cost.

  • @aaron___6014
    @aaron___6014 Před 5 lety

    Totally disagree with the no shampoo. It really depends on the person. I've tried it for a month and my hair did not adapt.

  • @TeaGirlMedium0
    @TeaGirlMedium0 Před 6 lety

    I am considering getting a mirror in the shower now. That would be useful. I get annoyed when I have to get back in the shower to get any spots I missed.

    • @BeatTheBush
      @BeatTheBush  Před 6 lety

      For what spots? Oh well, trying to get you to NOT buy it, lol.

    • @TeaGirlMedium0
      @TeaGirlMedium0 Před 6 lety

      Spots on the back of my legs. You tried hard, but the mirror one is going the other way for me.

  • @Papeeshka
    @Papeeshka Před 6 lety

    I just spent $10 on mascara. And then I talked myself out of a $10 eyeliner. I used to spend $60 for these items at Sephora. And I think my biggest spree at Sephora was $1200. I did the same amount at Agent Provocateur!

  • @Maiseymax696
    @Maiseymax696 Před 6 lety

    The day I reach financial independence is the day that I will buy your shirt, because then infinite vacation will be accurate :D

  • @sogerc1
    @sogerc1 Před 6 lety

    Is it really already episode 14? Wow, there is a lot of stuff we don't need to buy. I love this series.

    • @BeatTheBush
      @BeatTheBush  Před 6 lety

      Yup! So many things to not buy! I went in a store and did not buy the whole store! Lol.

    • @sogerc1
      @sogerc1 Před 6 lety

      :D :D :D

  • @AirElegant
    @AirElegant Před 6 lety +1

    As a summary buy what you need rather than buy what you want 💖

    • @BeatTheBush
      @BeatTheBush  Před 6 lety

      Mostly. And there is also the aspect of knowing how to not but those things and still live an equally efficient life.

  • @paulinasiti6274
    @paulinasiti6274 Před 6 lety

    I shampooing my hair once every two days and i m not use conditioner, saving.

  • @boredbeingbored894
    @boredbeingbored894 Před 6 lety

    I am watching this to figure out what other stuffs I can do away with 😆

  • @cathylynnpietranton
    @cathylynnpietranton Před 6 lety

    We have cut back on spending we make our own toothpaste and mouthwash plus cleaning products.

    • @BeatTheBush
      @BeatTheBush  Před 6 lety +1

      Interesting, Yeah I heard of that and was about to make my own toothpaste. Maybe when I run out of mine.

    • @cathylynnpietranton
      @cathylynnpietranton Před 6 lety

      BeatTheBush yes you should give it a try it's really simple to make and it does a good job

  • @shaanz2.087
    @shaanz2.087 Před 5 lety

    Honey badger rocks practical advise

  • @nancyd8031
    @nancyd8031 Před 6 lety

    More videos on Don’t Buy it..👍👍

  • @camagnuson6108
    @camagnuson6108 Před 6 lety +2

    Sorry... can't help myself.... RE the "old" towel. Indeed it is still very usable. No argument, and I am in complete agreement to keep using it until it no longer functions well enough. I would add that replacing a bath towel is not a $2 trxn -- it is more like $10 per bath towel. So how do you keep them in good working order? You repair the edges when they start to fray. I do this all the time -- just trim up any threads that are coming loose, and then zig-zag the edges with the sewing machine you already own. You will easily double the life of the towel. (And I do the same with the "rags" in the rag-bag -- they last a long time, too.)

    • @BeatTheBush
      @BeatTheBush  Před 6 lety

      Interesting. For those that own a sewing machine. XD Or you can just hand sew too.

  • @hurty
    @hurty Před 6 lety

    Yes my tshirts have a lot of holes.... 4 of them :D

  • @jb-xz6lf
    @jb-xz6lf Před 6 lety +6

    I started turning the shower water off while shaving...it saves water.

    • @BeatTheBush
      @BeatTheBush  Před 6 lety

      It does! Hopefully not while wet since it gets cold right?

    • @simpletongeek
      @simpletongeek Před 6 lety

      Is it true Californians are limited to 55 gallons of water per day, with $1000 fine per day if you exceed that? Looks like oppression, if true.

    • @avivareim3838
      @avivareim3838 Před 6 lety +2

      Not true. But Californians turn off the shower when lathering because we care about the fact we're in a drought. I mean, we're still currently having our biggest fire ever. [[oh, and It doesn't get cold in the shower when you're wet because you're in a humid space, and you're in California. But @beatthebush - quick question, how'd you come up with that...provocative username? I really dig it, just curious.]]

  • @MK-ex4pb
    @MK-ex4pb Před 6 lety +1

    I once went a year and a half without shampooing and nobody said anything. Except a few girls said they liked the smell

    • @BeatTheBush
      @BeatTheBush  Před 6 lety

      Interesting. I mean... things do fall on your head which may require washing with water at least but maybe not really shampooing. Lol.

  • @azlizzie
    @azlizzie Před 6 lety

    Shaving in the shower! I plug the tub while I am in there doing the initial soaping, I turn off the water to save it. I then use the collected water in the tub to shave my legs, then turn the water back on when I am ready to rinse.

    • @BeatTheBush
      @BeatTheBush  Před 6 lety

      Huh! That's a great way without using extra water! Nice!

  • @Joeindimension
    @Joeindimension Před 6 lety +2

    Stud. Helpful information as always.

  • @irrelevantjoker37
    @irrelevantjoker37 Před 6 lety +26

    No bro I won't buy a new shirt from you... I am too cheap... joking good video...

    • @BeatTheBush
      @BeatTheBush  Před 6 lety +1

      Ok.

    • @irrelevantjoker37
      @irrelevantjoker37 Před 6 lety +2

      BeatTheBush gosh I was hoping you would drop a burn... instead of trying to get my cash burn up... lol

  • @samueldooley5952
    @samueldooley5952 Před 6 lety +18

    People generally use far too much soap, shampoo, and toothpaste (especially Toothpaste) than is necessary. Forget rinse and repeat, unnecessary. Hand soap really just softens the water, it's the action of scrubbing under running water that washes germs from the hands. Less than 1/10 of the toothpaste that people load onto their brush is needed- just a tiny dab is adequate.

    • @BeatTheBush
      @BeatTheBush  Před 6 lety +3

      Exactly. Using the right amount to do the job is usually a lot less than what they want you to believe.

    • @notvanillamedia
      @notvanillamedia Před 6 lety +2

      Rinse and repeat.... and buy twice as much lol just tricky marketing. Laundry detergent tells you to use too much too.

    • @avivareim3838
      @avivareim3838 Před 6 lety +1

      I use an aerating soap pump that makes it come out foamy. I add a couple tablespoons of soap and the rest is water- I mix it and then use that for soap - works great and lasts forever.

    • @samueldooley5952
      @samueldooley5952 Před 6 lety

      Clever, never heard of aerating soap pumps.

    • @avivareim3838
      @avivareim3838 Před 6 lety

      www.amazon.com/Free-Liquid-Hand-Dispenser-Foaming/dp/B01HSFHGLA but I just use one that comes with soap in it and when the soap is done use it in the way illustrated in this product listing

  • @19katsandcounting
    @19katsandcounting Před 5 lety +1

    Bar soap instead of liquid soap saves money big time for me.

  • @yadalda7875
    @yadalda7875 Před 6 lety

    Good video ^*^ not trying to be cheap in the bathroom just liked the video :)

  • @susandavis1537
    @susandavis1537 Před 5 lety

    What’s with the kids toys ?

  • @---dg7kl
    @---dg7kl Před 6 lety

    What's your opinion on bidet?

    • @BeatTheBush
      @BeatTheBush  Před 6 lety +1

      Love it. Oh... I should do a after usage for many months video.

    • @---dg7kl
      @---dg7kl Před 6 lety +1

      Do you have it in your place? I'm debating whether I should get one or not.

    • @BeatTheBush
      @BeatTheBush  Před 6 lety

      Yes. Review of it here: czcams.com/video/nc9mUyMc7m4/video.html

  • @jeremylodge3911
    @jeremylodge3911 Před 6 lety +6

    Yep here in New England we have a saying " use it up wear it out make it do or do without ".

    • @BeatTheBush
      @BeatTheBush  Před 6 lety +2

      It's a saying but I wonder if many people follow that in New England? Maybe more so than in US?

    • @jeremylodge3911
      @jeremylodge3911 Před 6 lety +4

      The New England states are in US in the eastern coast. The older people certainly do follow that rule here. They pride themselves on wasting nothing. I am 15 years old and am very frugal. If I don't have to spend a penny I won't. I like your channel for many reasons but especially for your common sense lifestyle.

    • @jobellecollie7139
      @jobellecollie7139 Před 6 lety +1

      I lived by this motto. Got to love growing up in the Back Bay of Boston.

    • @avivareim3838
      @avivareim3838 Před 6 lety +1

      Randomly, I'm from New England and I had a similar experience. Don't sweat it, people from California mostly don't know NE exists. They're literally clueless about the geography except for NYC and Florida. It is SO different here dude; like culture-shock different. I kinda love it though, so I'm staying. Also, my parents took the east coast so, by default I'm taking this one. :D

  • @CommandoMaster
    @CommandoMaster Před 5 lety +1

    I like living minimalistically and only buying things on sale that you need 100%.

    • @BeatTheBush
      @BeatTheBush  Před 5 lety

      Knowing what you really need depends on your assumed standard of living. Some people have high standards and say they NEED things others do not.

  • @serapent
    @serapent Před 6 lety +2

    My eyes are focused on that kitten 🐱 plushie...

  • @MK-ex4pb
    @MK-ex4pb Před 6 lety

    You only need two towels. Maybe not even that. My mom wanted me to get a whole bunch when i moved into a new apartment

    • @BeatTheBush
      @BeatTheBush  Před 6 lety

      Lol... yeah.. one to wash while you use the other one. =D

  • @silviag3798
    @silviag3798 Před 6 lety +7

    Personally , I bought your T-shirt to use as a concrete reminder of my financial goals for myself, and I bought a couple to give as gifts to other, similarly-minded friends who believe in infinite vacation as a life goal.
    Incidentally, they're good shirts. Good value for the money.
    I think you could have gone a lot further on the toiletries...almost any lotion or potion you find in a bathroom has a low-cost alternative that can be made from simple kitchen ingredients. The only thing I wouldn't frugalize is toothpaste, and that's because dental bills incurred from poor quality dental hygiene items that damage your teeth cost way more than a tube of Colgate.

    • @DaxLibrary
      @DaxLibrary Před 6 lety

      yet u could still make your own toothpaste

    • @BeatTheBush
      @BeatTheBush  Před 6 lety

      I read through some of the toothpaste recopies. It could be done but then it seems you need some ingredients for cavity prevention.

    • @silviag3798
      @silviag3798 Před 6 lety +1

      BeatTheBush yeah, I wouldn't recommend DIY toothpaste...which is often simply baking soda .... I tried a baking soda toothpaste ( Tom's of Maine) once. I only used it two weeks and it left me with a cavity. People definitely need fluoridated toothpaste. But you can make your own mouthwash, moisturizer, exfoliant, conditioner, shampoo, etc from kitchen items pretty easily.

    • @simpletongeek
      @simpletongeek Před 6 lety +3

      You don't need to make your own toothpaste. All you use is a little dimple anyway, so they last a really long time!

  • @richardbenson4750
    @richardbenson4750 Před 6 lety

    Brother Bush, I have two questions and a small point. Question one, what's in the pea pod? It looks like a fishes mouth... Question two, as an engineer do you have any advice about designing stuff to last for life versus to keep lower price? And my point about the shampoo another way to save money is to simply use body wash for the entire body, you can get the generic brand for something like $2 for a large bottle.

    • @BeatTheBush
      @BeatTheBush  Před 6 lety

      1. Process of elimination is your answer. 2. You are most likely not allowed to design for long life as the requirement is usually low price because that will make the company more money.

    • @richardbenson4750
      @richardbenson4750 Před 6 lety

      BeatTheBush lol yeah that's something I've been experiencing but I refuse to make or sale garbage since they can get that from the big stores. I own my business and work my job and my business full time. Yes I'm more expensive and charge more but my items last for generations

    • @richardbenson4750
      @richardbenson4750 Před 6 lety

      BeatTheBush I was mostly wondering if you had a formula or guideline such as cost versus rewards. I honestly tend to over design and over build since people can get the cheap mass production stuff elsewhere.

  • @---dg7kl
    @---dg7kl Před 6 lety

    I have thick Asian hair and a lot of it. I tried no poo for more than a month, it just didn't work for me. I do find that the more often I use shampoo, the quicker my hair gets greasy and my scalps get itchy. On another hand, I almost never use shampoo with my daughter, and just use warm water and give her a head massage instead. You really can't tell besides the fact that her hair doesn't smell like artificial fregrants. The only time her hair gets greasy is about 2-3 days after her granny washes her hair with shampoo.
    Music/Radio in the shower: My husband uses my daughter's sand bucket to listen to podcasts. Put the phone in the bucket, the bucket amplifies the volume enough to hear through the shower. :-)

    • @BeatTheBush
      @BeatTheBush  Před 6 lety

      no poo for a month! Where does it go!?!? JK.
      Sand bucket trick. NICE! Helps to point it towards the shower.

  • @romeuwu
    @romeuwu Před 6 lety

    :o I HAVE THE SAME PINK CAT BUT LIKE I ORDERED IT FOR A FRIEND BUT I NEVER GAVE IT TO HER

    • @BeatTheBush
      @BeatTheBush  Před 6 lety +1

      Lol! Now it's yours! I call mine Lolcat.

    • @romeuwu
      @romeuwu Před 6 lety

      BeatTheBush mine sits on my piano so it shall be named Piano cat not keyboard cat though

  • @lizzyq-r8062
    @lizzyq-r8062 Před 6 lety

    Just realised that the last time I bought a t-shirt was 7 years ago... Yeah I can probably stretch to the honey badger shirt...

    • @BeatTheBush
      @BeatTheBush  Před 6 lety +1

      =D You usually do not even have to buy t-shirts. I get a lot of mine for free and have too many of them.

  • @flashbash2
    @flashbash2 Před 6 lety +2

    People talk about how “everyone is going to end up spending more with a credit card” and here you see someone who goes out of his way and creates “methods” to AVOID buying things. That’s what I hate about the anti credit card argument. People who are looking for an excuse to buy things will spend more with a credit card, but there are many people who are doing the exact opposite. They’re looking for excuses not to buy things or to save money overall on what they buy. Off topic, but I thought I’d comment .

    • @BeatTheBush
      @BeatTheBush  Před 6 lety

      Statistically those rule of thumb is probably true. But given a population of people, I'm guess a good 5%+ of the people can use credit cards well to their advantage.

    • @flashbash2
      @flashbash2 Před 6 lety +1

      I agree and disagree. I think the larger problem is not who can and cannot handle credit cards, but rather who knows how and how not to. When saying most people should avoid credit cards altogether, I feel as though people make the claim that most people are addicts. While many people are addicts, I think most people are just ignorant. People should start budgeting their money and knowing how much money to spend before they walk into stores, but most people don't do that for one reason or another. If people were trained to handle their money, most people could handle credit cards without any problems. A huge issue I think is our education system. We're not taught how to handle money in public schools and thus have to learn on our own when we get our first paycheck. In that kind of world, a credit card lets people not worry about their problems until their statement comes at the end of the month.

    • @mspixiedust100
      @mspixiedust100 Před 6 lety

      +Yonas Getu I agree with you!

    • @avivareim3838
      @avivareim3838 Před 6 lety +1

      If they trained kids really well in the public education system to do what you're saying and be a well-informed, capable financial citizen, then the richest 2% would have a lot more trouble robbing the world blind. The US-Church School Systems has had an agenda from its formation to keep sheeple-izing and soul-slashing and do its best to calm the masses and keep everyone as stupid and obedient as possible. That is why most people are morons, unless they had a lucky break that helped them learn a lot outside the system.

  • @asteriasheria2053
    @asteriasheria2053 Před 6 lety +1

    There only one thing my family use in this video and that is Shampoo. We don't buy those cleaning thing for shower even though there mildew and mold and fungi with germ lining the shower walls. If you ever watch the show Southern Justice whenever they go inside the houses. That's our house.

    • @AR-dr1sb
      @AR-dr1sb Před 6 lety

      cmon clean youre house :/

    • @billiefurlow1585
      @billiefurlow1585 Před 6 lety +4

      Arata Senpai
      Make yourself a mixture of cup of vinegar plus cup of dawn. Pour it in a dollar tree scrubber and SCRUB.
      If your shower and tub is really gross, you need to do it daily for a week or two. Leave the little scrubber in the shower and use it.
      Its cheap enough and your labor is free. Hope this helps you.

    • @BeatTheBush
      @BeatTheBush  Před 6 lety +1

      The mildew and such... keep a brush in your shower, do a 10 second scrub once in a while. Done.

    • @asteriasheria2053
      @asteriasheria2053 Před 6 lety

      Billie Furlow
      I try what you said and it work!!! Thank you so much!!!

  • @IsraelLazoPlus
    @IsraelLazoPlus Před 6 lety

    Someday, I'll get that t-shirt. I promess.

    • @BeatTheBush
      @BeatTheBush  Před 6 lety +1

      No need to. Get it when you are comfortable.

  • @jlina
    @jlina Před 6 lety

    Liking and commenting on the videos helps too, yes? I try and do that every day. I just ordered a couple of workout shirts the first time in almost 10 years! Boy are the old ones thin and raggedy :). So I'm not a good tshirt buyer.

  • @grannygoes7882
    @grannygoes7882 Před 5 lety

    What I have done my entire life (or at least as long as I can remember) is when I go to buy something, I ask myself, "do I have something that will work instead?" Almost always I do. Rarely do I have to buy the item I thought I needed, just get creative and use what you already have. Now if I could just get my husband to do the same thing lol! Actually I need to not be so frugal. I'm to the point in my life I should start spending my money. Why leave it to the kids?? They have their own money and don't tell themselves no EVER!

    • @BeatTheBush
      @BeatTheBush  Před 5 lety +1

      If you have more than you need, it's time to buy some things that can save you time and reduce the things you do not like to do. =D

    • @grannygoes7882
      @grannygoes7882 Před 5 lety

      I totally agree. I mainly hire kids to do yard work etc that makes me hurt for days when I do it myself. Trying to find a kid that wants to work these days is a job in itself! I think I'm going to just hire a lawn service.

  • @adamsmith8689
    @adamsmith8689 Před 6 lety +1

    You've put about $100 in my pocket so far.

  • @Tsaier
    @Tsaier Před 5 lety +1

    That dino looks like GON

  • @applebomb4091
    @applebomb4091 Před 6 lety +1

    I never buy toiletries or towels and especially shampoo!! I use my towels until its ragged.. wash my hair once a week - shampoo lasts forever.

    • @BeatTheBush
      @BeatTheBush  Před 6 lety

      You already did all of this then. =D

    • @sct4040
      @sct4040 Před 6 lety

      Don't go over board

  • @darrylk808
    @darrylk808 Před 5 lety

    I'm waiting for #1 don't buy toilet paper 🤣. Just kidding...

  • @es-ph6pg
    @es-ph6pg Před 6 lety +2

    Can I take a bath in a public bathroom so i can save my money?

    • @BeatTheBush
      @BeatTheBush  Před 6 lety +2

      Probably but it's not as comfortable.

    • @avivareim3838
      @avivareim3838 Před 6 lety +1

      I mean, hasn't everyone had to make-shift bathe in a public sink, just a little bit, at one point in their lives? But ya wouldn't wanna make a habit of it. I feel like having to do that kind of thing is what one is trying to avoid in being frugal.

  • @rguitar78
    @rguitar78 Před 6 lety

    Nice vid, I thought you were going to add only flushing your toilet when you poo. Hahahahaha, at least you're not that extreme.

    • @BeatTheBush
      @BeatTheBush  Před 6 lety

      Lol... each flush costs about $0.005. So lets say you save 2 flushes a day. That's $0.30 a month. I have a video on pinching pennies can make you poor.