CHOOSE STUFF OR KEEP YOUR MONEY, YOUR CHOICE
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- čas přidán 12. 05. 2024
- Without realizing it, most people spend their money on "stuff" which asks the question, would you rather have money or would you rather have stuff?
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My front door mat says "THE NEIGHBORS HAVE BETTER STUFF".
When my mom passed she had 3 metal trash cans full of silverware ,hundreds of forks etc.
😂😂great mat
I love that 😂
u are on war with your neihhnour. Lol
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im so sick of stuff. it weighs you down and you worry about it.
that's why i got rid of my ex.
I am in my 60's and working on cleaning out my house so that someday my kids don't have to do it.
Yes me too.
I want enough money to make sure my debts are paid and a decent emergency fund. I want stuff that is useful and has a purpose.
I’m a nature lover and artist and my home reflects my personality and interests with big windows looking into the woods, stone, wood, nature finds, pottery, baskets, some antiques and books. I have no tv, I’d rather look out the windows, read a book, do artwork, garden, or walk my dog. Your home should be set up to please you and not other people 😊
You really made me think? Do you want $$ or do you want stuff? I’m wanting $$! I need to stop buying stuff it’s an addiction! Thank you PP!
I am a Senior and going through stuff that has accumulated, too many hair products, too many clothes, too many couch pillows, too many candle holders and candles
67 and downsizing. Reason? My brother and I are still dealing with all the stuff Mom didn't take with her when she died. I'm determined not to die and leave my kids a full house of stuff to deal with. I feel like they've got better things to do with their lives. Stuff, stuff, stuff. Some of it we don't even know what it is.😂
We went through that with our parents. I didn't want anything but the huge comforter in our camper in Western PA.
Over the last 2 years I have lost 63 lb and gone down four sizes and clothing. Needless to say I am feeling so much better, have been taken off of three drugs, but I have had to continuously donate too large clothing. I have gone down to a minimal number of outfits and combinations as I continue to lose weight. Today I went to my local Goodwill store and was able to purchase four summer tops, three of which still had the new tags on them for $3.99 each . I would rather have money in the bank then expensive new clothes in the closet!
Your doggie is on the coffee table like "Sure mom. That is what dogs do."
You don’t own your stuff. Your stuff owns you.
Hoarding is quite common with seniors.
Not just seniors!
My friend is in her 30s she's a bad hoarder and due to that she keeps getting evicted. Now she has a house, and it's packed to the roofs as well!
The only thing I spend $ on is my rescue dogs. 2 years ago my rescue dog was attacked by a rattlesnake, $4200 later she came home. The dog that nobody wanted was worth everything to me.
I understand exactly how you feel about your dog Cathy. I had a situation similar to yours and we both made the right decision.
Thank you for your kindness.
D.A.B.D.A. denial, arguing, bargining, depression then acceptance. Stages of grief.
I realized 2 yrs ago, I was a borderline hoarder. I've spent the last 2 summer's clearing out stuff (1/2 was stuff people left here after family members moved out or a parent died). I gave them til May 1st to take it or lose it. The give away stall in the garage opens June 1st. 😊 Local women/men abuse & homeless shelters all got what they could use as a hand up.
I have hoarder tendencies too. And also like you, I have stuff that family left with me either to store for them or they thought I could use it. Last time I moved we filled up 2 dumpsters with stuff. I thought it would take me a lifetime to fill up the current house but in only 3 years I have stuff everywhere.
It's difficult for me to get the right balance between having everything I need to be comfortable and having too much stuff. I definitely need to work on my impulse to obtain things.
I think having a cheerful house is priceless. And a cheerful house can be very simple.
Minimalism is great. I can live with just a couch and an internet connection. As preppers however building out a homestead tends to be a maximalist process. Once you break that seal and start down the path to becoming a farmer, stuff starts to pile up. There's functional stuff and non functional stuff (this is just hoarding). Ultimately we save money not because its an end but because it's a way to acquire stuff. Stuff = security. However, there's a point when too much stuff becomes a liability (security risk!). It's a catch 22, I'll leave the proverbial 'knowledge weighs nothing' but add that a tractor makes more food!
So true! When you garden, stuff is required. Lots of kitchen stuff to can, freeze and cook what you grow. Tools and supplies for the gardens..... I also sew, sewing machines require lots of tools, supplies as well.
Lol I was a minimalist and became a homesteader and crap! I got extra of everything!! I have everything put in my sheds and yeah it snow balled, neighbor who is 70 asked if I could help her run irrigation to her garden, I showed up with everything but the auto timer and saved her 100’s and yes I still have a box full of stuff but 1 box vs 3 is better lol
I just love your posts🥰 I’m 52 and I’ve really slowed down on shopping, especially clothing, but I need to get rid of 80% of my clothes and shoes. I have stuff in my closet from 15 years ago and there’s no reason to have it.
ex wife had 50 pairs of shoes when she left. she cried, because she had no idea why.
Prepper Princess. Year around the locals up here bring their extra homegrown fruit and vegetables into our Senior Center. It goes fast.
I took about 100 pounds to the church food bank.
So interesting: The Dow hitting new highs and ready to break through 40K, and food banks have never been so busy.
I am 74 and getting rid of everything I don't use or want. I am clearing out my closets, kitchen cabinets, etc. I just went through my clothes closet AGAIN and got a pile to give away, and this time I was brutaly honest with myself about the extra shoes I don't wear, the dirty old slippers, etc. I worked on the shed today and that was kinda tuff because "you never know, you might need that piece of metal, etc". I have stuff to sell and give away. Its a tiring job but glad I am doing it now and not later. I don't want to deal with extra stuff if i move or have my kids to deal with it. I am surprised with my success of selling some of it and rather have the money than stuff I don't use or give it to someone who needs it. I hate clutter and the extra housework to clean it. I want it simple but comfortable. Hubby lets me make the decisions which makes it easy, lol.
@nancyfryhover. Congrats ! Simplify your life.. organize your life ! Organize your mind ! ❤
My sis puts out stuff on top of or beside the garbage cans in case anyone wants them.
Love the little dog standing on the coffee table 😂💕😍
I’m just like you, PP. I love the echo and my house is pretty minimal. I love the space, less cleaning, and more money. I have had to clean out too many peoples things when they died. Not doing that to my children. I also feel overwhelmed by too much. I just love the freedom and simplicity.
i am an estate liquidator, many homes i manage are stuffed with too much; plastic storage containers are giving birth in the drawers. Kitchens and garages are overflowing with duplicates. It's a fun job to find "a bit of history" or an antique, but most items are just like you said... stuff! TFS .... also your pups are darling!
Furniture, Food, even the prices at thrift stores are getting closer to the same cost as products never owned to anyone.
Kids move out, parents get lonely & fill that with stuff.
I am 63 and doing the Swedish death cleaning. My girls don’t want anything.
I’m 61 and in process too. I’ve 3 sons and they have all they need now, so my stuff will end up dumped so I’d rather be the one making decisions to /redistribute / donate etc.
@@mae9064Good plan. I have been donating to different charities. My girls don’t even want their report cards.. lol they will have to find them after I am gone. I can’t throw them out.. lol
My mom knew she had terminal cancer and she got rid of so much but when we finally lost her in 2021 she still had alot of things. I finally got legal help about 6 months ago and now we have to have an estate sale.
@@desih.6119 I am so sorry for your loss. My mom passed Sept 2022.
I'm 76 and facing this now with my mom's house who just passed away a week ago at age 99.
I'm so sorry for your loss and stress compounded by her home.
I sympathize. My mom collected a lot of stuff, and she grew up in the depression. So I feel guilty if I get rid of clothes that probably no one would want anymore. The buttons could be re used!
But that's not helping since I haven't seen on a button since before year 2,000! 😂
If you want to go even bigger on the TV screen size, try using a projector to cast your TV images directly onto a wall. I have one like that, and an entire wall in my living room is the "screen". It's great!
Nala looks like she’s wondering why you’re talking to yourself.
The coffee maker is super important to me too lol
Darn right when you say I would have a lot more money I'm the bank without a car. I would probably have about $100,000 if I hadn't had to pay for cars & car repairs throughout my life. I've only bought 1 brand new car & the rest were basically cheap junk cars. Cars are the most irritating waste of money on the planet, in my opinion.
I'm like you, i just add wallpaper and wall frames, plants and a bookcase, it's very minimal, but you can't tell as i use colour. I love it, so easy to move and if/ when i pass, I'm not a burden to anyone!❤
I also don't need anything, i also recognise its a privilege to say that i don't need anything, clean space, clean mind.
People need stuff but it should be stuff that help you and not stuff that just sit there unused. 🎉
I admire the freedom of minimalism, however in today’s economy, I’m keeping my “stuff” b/c I could not afford to replace it with most new items,that are poorly made or low quality. I like the security of usable tangible items. I’m pretty sure I could never have enough money in the bank to feel secure in that alone.
@@Tater-SkinzI agree tater:)
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My parents are pseudo hoarders and have chosen their stuff over my family. I’ve decided that I will never do that to my kiddos. I’m not quite a minimalist, but I hate clutter. Yuck. Plus, it’s so hard to clean when you have so much stuff!
Our mom just passed away recently. Her house is packed. My sibling and I dread even starting to clean out!
I feel for you. My mother was always a clearer outer-with our stuff, but with her own things she had emotional attachments, especially clothes and paper things: cards, invitations, newspapers with historic headlines, correspondence. It was nice to be able to sort through and give things back to people the photos, cards and letters they wrote to her.
Sorry about your mom. My brother and I had to do the same. We just got a huge dumpster and filled it up 4 times. She couldn’t throw anything away.
Thanks to you I’ve been selling things I don’t need but I haven’t started investing yet but I will😊
I drive a beater car and purchase clothes from thrift stores. I do buy my shoes new, because I have foot trouble.
Minimalism has been a game changer for me. And my kid! I read Simplicity Parenting a couple years ago and he explains that too much stuff is just bad for kids. It stresses them out just like us.
You are absolutely correct. I am 60 and after my parents died and I had to go through all of their belongings, it made me realize that I have too much stuff. I don't want my kids to have to go through what I did. But my parents grew up during the depression and would not get rid of ANYTHING in case they could use it for something else. Thank you for your content. Love your hair!
Doormat: Be a good neighbor, stay over there!
When I hear the term 'minimalist' I also hear the W.E.F agenda telling me "You'll own NOTHING and be happy! ". Nope.. i'll own as much as I want/need as long as it makes me happy😊
That's the key to minimalism. Keep what brings you joy. Sometimes joy is heavily dependent on a fancy coffee maker.🤣
The difference is we should always be able to buy what we need when we need it. They don't want us to be able to buy anything.
For me, the issue is dusting. The more stuff I own, the more I have to dust. I currently live in a house less than half the size of our old house, and while I tried to downsize my stuff, it’s still too much, it’s overwhelming when it isn’t tidy, and I have to dust all of it. I’m trying so hard to slowly reduce everything.
You've got to own your stuff, and not let your stuff own you. Cheers.
I love being minimal! I figured that out when we moved to Florida & then back to California again. It’s so freeing, like when you go stay at a time share or hotel & everything is nice & tidy & clutter free. Trying to do that in my home the best I can. My husband is a pack rat & I’ve been gradually trying to get him to become more minimal. If he was okay with it, I would get rid of much more! Love getting rid of “stuff”!😁
I know how you feel. Trying to get my wife to get rid of anything at all is almost impossible.
I have had some definite hoarding tendencies,and it's been partly from just not being able to make decisions.
That's from life experiences and not knowing who I am and what I'm here for. But as I'm dealing with that and getting things straightened out, im looking around me and saying...why do I have all this stuff I never use, and... I'm glad I am seeing it this way.
It's inconvenient amd I don't need it all, my life doesn't have to revolve around stuff thats not meaningful to me or my family or friends.
And I don't want to leave it for someone else to deal with.
Don't let go of the tv lol❤
Money looses value. The right stuff maintains it.
But my money stuffed under my mattress remains the same. 💰🤣
@@vincentyeo88 I guess you do not understand how inflation works. Money under the mattress depreciates faster than pretty much anything else you can own.
My thoughts as well. money is like the worst thing you can have. It depreciates faster than you can earn it.
@@vincentyeo88 but the value doesnt. The purchasing power has been greatly deminished.
@@karlabritfeld7104 yes. I paid it off 12 years ago to save the interest. I also own land. And my vehicle is worth more than I owe.
House looks great inside😍Less is best and I agree more money in pocket. I spy goat 🐐on a mountain opps I mean Nala on coffee table🤣
I have a question...when you worked more than one job...how did you push yourself to stay the course? Working 2 jobs and getting burnt out. Great video by the way...keep doin you.
when my sister moved from Michigan to Tucson, Arizona, she got rid of and sold her furniture. she said she didn't want to pay 10k dollars to move her furniture
True. Thanks to listening to you, I am continuing healing and committed to getting rid of the hoarded crap. I got depressed and anxiety from being around toxic abusive people. I started keeping stuff with plans like your mom. It owns me and is a waste of my time and money. I dumped the toxic people and toxic everything. Now I am getting rid of stuff. Its like I had been brainwashed into keeping crap. Got rid of five boxes. Threw out more into dumpster. Got a couple storage lockers to go. My mom passed on too. I never used to keep crap. Glad to be moving on. Its nuts.
you go girrrrl! 😇😇
Make a game of it! It's fun! Buy dividend stocks with that storage rent money!
@@SewingBoxDesigns nah. i prefer platinum. it's really shiny. thanks.
Prepper Princess… thanks to you I’m about to make some major changes in my life. I’m 58 and it’s never too late to do it. I’m tired of things controlling me. It’s time I declutterred things and brought peace back into my life. All of the “stuff” you accumulate now won’t mean anything when you’re gone and only creates more stress now. I want to live out my days either the least amount of stress as is possible. Thank you for your videos and for just being you.
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I'm just too convinced the government will pull another shiny confiscation raid like the 1930s.
That's me! I accumulated a lot of stuff. My mom loved yard sales and I would take her to them and I ended up buying little things here and there because it was so cheap. Now I am getting rid of a lot of stuff. I started with clothes then shoes, boots, slippers, etc. and now I am doing like the linens. I am donating everything. My mom on the other hand would buy maybe like perfume or something that you use up and toss right after. She did not have a lot of stuff. Go figure right because she wanted to go to them more than me. When she passed, I did not have to clean iut a lot from her things.
I curse the day I started to go to yard sales and second hand. One buy so many things one don't need because it's cheap. And then you get a home filled with stuff you don't use. Hoarding can be a serious hazard. Watch hoarding videos here on CZcams and see for yourself. If you notice someone you know getting that itch to buy and buy and buy... Stop them!
I am 58 and I am trying to be frugal and I realize that the older I get less is more 😊 I stopped buying so much stuff .
I think “the children years” brings out a lot of stuff.
Yes!!
The best thing to do as you grow into senior adulthood is to have a time every year and go through things to get rid of stuff. I lived with an elderly lady who was 82 years old for a year once. She would sit in a chair and pull things from every area of her home. She sat in her chair and got rid of a few personal memories, and saved the rest. The next year she would pull from every area again, and repeat. Her most cherished treasures and cards were placed in a shoebox.
Having money saved makes me feel free. When i had alot of stuff made me feel suffocated. Obviously i choose money and freedom
I married 26 years ago and still have all my furniture exept the couch, because of my children. I like the stuff I have and take good care of it.
I like cooking and baking a lot, but don't use fancy tools. I like to watch Italian grannies cooking. They are the queens of minimalism; using a broomstick for rolling the pasta lol!
Hi Prepper Princess I have sacrificed a lot of my late parents beautiful knick knacks and things. I had allergies 🤧 due to dust mites from stuff I had on my cabinets and shelves. It’s hard to keep everything. I donated all my vintage dishes I could not use. Your home is beautifully organized and minimal. My house looks empty except my room. I got baptized this month. I hope prayers help. 👍🌈😇
Being a simple person is not something simple-minded people can accomplish.
same happened to me im stil decluttering before i get old, i been selling a lot too
I like the tousled hair! PP, you still have to move things to sit on your couch - your dogs! 😆
Dogs 🐕 are so precious, love the pup on the table too cute!
I have been watching you for a very long time and I don’t normally comment that much. But I wanted to tell you that you’ve encouraged me over the years and I’m a 60-year-old woman to do better and thank you for showing the positive in life and by the way, your dogs are adorable!🩷
I’m glad I’m not the only one with a dog on the table 😂
My Frenchie has graduated to barstool height 🤦🏻♀️
I'm always trying to declutter.
Oh I’m so the opposite of you but my stuff is antique and it’s actually an investment that I hope will pay off for the kids.
I have a couple of reasons to get rid of stuff now that I am older. One my family has moved out and there is no reason I need a lot of this stuff anymore. Second, after cleaning out my grandmothers, my moms (twice) and my sister, I do not want my kids to have to deal with it like I did. It is a lot of work.
I live in a 27’ fifth wheel, have to be minimal, no choice
So true! I think if you really want to live simple it is possible by not letting society drag you to think more stuff makes you happy! It’s just stuff!
I know a guy who has collected about 8,000 pieces of 12-inch vinyl records.
He owns three stereo sets to spin his vinyl records.
His home is like a record shop.
I like the idea of less is more and working on it. It's a process.
You mount the big tvs!
Your home has a feeling of calm. Where mine is not since I am disabled and cannot take care of things. Fortunately, this week, I am getting help 2 hours a week. One of the long range plan is to reach the calm stage. Thanks for being honest!
I like fluffy hair ❤
If you haven’t used it in 1-2 years get rid of it. ( clothes you can take out 7 pants 12 shirts wear them till wore out, shop only from your closet!) dust with used dryer sheets. Get rid of stuff on your walls that your not dusting your breathing in that junk, people have a hard time letting go of stuff ( hubby is one who never wants to let anything go)
Forget about stuff. It costs money, depreciates, and cost money to maintain until you get rid of it. No thanks.
I bought my current welcome mat at Dollar General about a month or so back. It has leaves on it and says, "Be nice or leaf"
I've seen the go away ones too.
I think as you get older (I'm 60), getting around gets more challenging, and your stuff is in your way!
I remember your mom's home that you lived in looked really nice. My apartment consists of thrift store furniture or pieces that were given to me. It doesn't look half-bad either. I am grateful.
CHOOSE STUFF OR KEEP YOUR MONEY,
I'm a 52 male, I will take the hair
Going through something very similar with my mom and her husband who has hoarding tendencies. I can relate! Also, I can’t express how perfect Nala is in your family. She was the perfect, most unexpected addition! I love seeing how Rocky is with her.
I've always been very organized and I have not had much in clutter 58 years old now I can tell you my opinion I don't use 70% of my home I don't want to buy nothing extra nothing that I have to take extra care of so you are correct on your evaluation but there is some people that are just Hoarders my friend at 62 years old he throws nothing away my belief and opinion is that the true life expectancy of a male 71.2 years old and a woman I believe was 73 why in the hell would you want to collect any more stuff just a thought
Oh my as a fellow introvert and aspiring to be someone who has no clutter, I have wanted a “go away” welcome that. The other choice I had was “did you call or text First?“. Nope to people unless I want to be with them and nope to spending money on crazy things. I’m in my 50s and I’ve had to learn the hard way that as a teacher I don’t make enough money, especially as a single mom to be wasteful. Hard lesson but lesson learned. Thank you for all your help. I’m a huge fan of this channel and your advice.😊
Less stuff more dog shots..😅
I just realized you took those pillars out. I thought they were cool but it's your housr😢
I never collected stuff, I lived with my parents that lived in the depression. I started having rummage sells for years at my house. My parents still have a ton of stuff.
@@karlabritfeld7104 just my mom I’m lucky
Just an idea - what if you buy a really large TV and have it installed on the blank wall to your right. That would look awesome! Maybe a large one off cost but it would be very effective for your living room.
You’re my hero. Minimalism is the sign of a focused and uncluttered mind. I appreciate your focus. 👍🏻
Ohhh my gosh 😂 your dogs 🐕 are the cutest ! I just love them 😊
You look so pretty! Your hair looks really shiny and healthy.
Your hair, you look like a barbie doll. I love American women because you look like barbie dolls. Thank you.
You are a very clean in order type of person.
My empty cupboards would be my preps. I can vegetables and fruit
I’m with u on having less stuff. I have a small studio, a bit smaller than 300 square feet. Don’t need more. Perfect size for me and my pets. Less space to cool (I’m in Florida.), so less money there.
I still enjoy visiting nearby charity thrift shops even though I can hardly remember buying anything for the last 3 years or so. In fact, my visits are usually to drop off some of my "stuff" that I bought from thrift shops back in the 1990's. You could call the money I spent "rent" for the pleasure of owning the "stuff." You know families don't want Grandma's treasured "stuff" when you see Lenox dishes for sale for $4 each in the thrift shop. I get some pleasure when I see a very neatly dressed woman who appears to not have much money, buying something of real quality such as the Lenox - and I mean just one piece.
The PUPPIES ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Big Hair Day today! Always appreciate your content, thanks.
Your house looks very nice PP. Melbourne Australia
😂😂😂love the intro, love the hair!