This was so much fun to film 😎 What are some things that you are buying more of now??
@apeldoc
4 жыл бұрын
plants 🥰
@mvvgbl
4 жыл бұрын
I'm keen on stationery items. But nowadays I've been selecting the ones which are more comfortable to use and stopping buying only for appearance.
@mariaziarnik6909
4 жыл бұрын
Love coffee and tea. That is what I am enjoying and brought a frother; which makes it fun to prepare.
@m.thompson3919
4 жыл бұрын
I've been buying more home decor. I know that doesn't sound very minimalist, but I got rid of a lot of home decor that was dysfunctional and didn't "spark joy" when I bought my new house. Surprisingly, a lot of my home decor was pretty, but not actually something I wanted. I am replacing my old decor with functional decor that creates a more peaceful/joyful atmosphere, but not so much decor that it feels like clutter. I am also trying to get 80-90% of it second hand to help cut down on waste.
@nonbinarygoblinonarainbow4672
4 жыл бұрын
Plants and more quality food, more quality self care products
@elisasanchezcorrea9739
4 жыл бұрын
Hello Vera, it's very refreshing to watch a video like this one. Sometimes people talk in a certain way about minimalism that they make it look like the point is just to have less stuff, when in reality the ultimate goal (at least for me) is to provide the space and time to be able to enjoy more the things that are more important to us. Your video is a reminder of that. Regards from another tea lover!
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Elisa, I completely agree! :) Enjoy an extra cup of tea today! 😄✌
@she_was_here
4 жыл бұрын
She's so calm, her aura is so soothing! And she's beautiful inside out! 🥰🥰🥰
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
Aw thank you Tania 💕 I appreciate that! Have a lovely day
@she_was_here
4 жыл бұрын
@@SimpleHappyZen love from India 💚
@sherryblaylock6115
4 жыл бұрын
Tania I agree. No stress.
@larajohnson8656
4 жыл бұрын
I really love this video. I started minimalism as an emotional healing process, to strip away things that weren’t working in my life, to make room for something else. I didn’t know what that something else would be. I felt like I had no lifestyle at all and an undefined personality. This video shows me that slow living, understatement, and the simple pleasures that I already enjoy make a beautiful way to live and this is enough and I’m enough. I’m so grateful and thankful to see this. You’re a beautiful person and I think we would be warm friends. Thank you so much for this video.
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
Aw that's such a kind comment Lara, thank you! So happy you enjoyed the video and found some valuable insights. For me, it's like you said, the simple pleasures are great and I'm grateful for them.
@apricotcookie4850
3 жыл бұрын
A great breakthrough, to realize you are whole and delightful just as you are. Congratulations.
@itsjorgeroblox1779
18 күн бұрын
I started minimalism because I have a shopping addiction. It’s been helping so far. Taking it day by day
@user-ot1jo2mp3h
4 жыл бұрын
Since being a minimalist, I also buy more at local shops. Bio and unpackaged is now the way I like to shop. Also feel healthier doing so. Enjoy your weekend.
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
Sounds good! Thanks and enjoy your day!
@izabelamaria1400
3 жыл бұрын
I'm not a minimalist but I'm also not a hoarder. I do buy books, good quality pjs and sheets just because I work hard almost every day and quality sleep is essential for me. I subscribe to Calm, Spotify and Google. I also see value in owning books. I love to exercise at home so I like to invest in equipment and sportswear. I change smartphone every 3 years because I love to take pictures of nature so high quality camera I essential for me.
@bernadettejavier8184
4 жыл бұрын
A person's needs change even if he or she is a minimalist so it's OK to buy things. Thanks, Vera for sharing your latest purchases..
@Supiiiiii
4 жыл бұрын
I like that you’re very open about your hobbies and interests and that minimalism doesn’t have to take those away! Your list was very refreshing. It’s really nice to see some personal character in what you like. JRPGs are super fun, I love fire emblem lol. Thanks for your video!
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Anthea! :) So happy you enjoyed the video! I actually loved making this for the same reasons, I loved to talk about my passions but also to show that minimalism has room for things like that. Enjoy your Saturday!
@mastandstars5869
4 жыл бұрын
Would you be interested in a mini series Minimal Kitchen. Sharing how you shop, store food, meal plan, prep your meals, and avoid decision fatigue? ❤️
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion, I'll add it to my topic ideas list! :)
@NanaRae2Three
4 жыл бұрын
Yes please!
@ideoformsun5806
3 жыл бұрын
After spending some time helping someone to declutter their seriously hoarded house, I treated myself to planting some perennial flowers and bulbs in the front of my house where a tree used to be and now it's a dirt patch. I kept colors to just white and purple. I buy more cleaning vinegar, baking soda, vodka, and food grade hydrogen peroxide to make my own cleaning supplies. I buy food grade organic scents like almond oil, vanilla, citrus, Peppermint, from the baking section, to add scent to them. I buy more canning jars, and lids. These never leak, seldom break, and I buy more things in bulk to put in them, so no more ugly packaging, and less waste. I buy at least one family membership to a local educational attraction. We have a famous botanical greenhouse near us that is struggling right now to pay for much needed renovations. Even though they have been closed for Covid, I renewed my membership. They are just now reopening. I invested in a handmade Native American flute. I play the piano, but the flute I can take with me on my walks and play for the forest animals. I also invested in a high quality pair of hiking boots and got rid of the flimsy cheap ones.
@JM-cb3yj
4 жыл бұрын
I love this Vera! I actually ended up rehoming more pets (a retired polo pony and a rescued house rabbit) which has brought our family so much joy in caring for them. More recently, we've been enjoying our time in nature and going for longer walks/rides 🙃
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!! :) What does rehoming mean?
@coco85949
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Vera, this could mean that you give homeless pets a new home ...🐎🐰🐾
@JM-cb3yj
4 жыл бұрын
@@SimpleHappyZen Sorry for the short delay in replying Vera. It's as Corinna says, giving a home to an animal needing one where it is loved and cared for.
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
Ah that's amazing! 💕
@persephone213
4 жыл бұрын
Love this, makes me feel better about some of the things I buy and reminds us that minimalism is not a competition. It’s more about being intentional and focusing on the things that spark joy. ✨
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
Exactly!! Glad you enjoyed it Amber 😊 Have a great weekend!
@juliennelomocso6294
4 жыл бұрын
i can relate to the self dates and small local shops ❤
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
So fun! :)
@juliennelomocso6294
4 жыл бұрын
@@SimpleHappyZen thank you for this content Vera ❤
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome, have a wonderful day!
@creatrixcorvusarts876
4 жыл бұрын
I was wondering what I was spending more often on...and you mentioned pajamas (lounge clothes for me), and BOOKS! Yes! All things have gotten an upgrade that I buy now. I’m focused on better quality, and less volume now. It is way less stressful. I appreciate your channel and mindset so much! Edit: online classes too! Supporting teachers on Patreon....
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for sharing and I totally agree, quality over quantity :)
@anitacarter8060
4 жыл бұрын
Yes!!!! Lots of plants....🌱🌾🌻🌿🌵🌾🎋🌿🌱🌼🌱🌵🌻
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
Hahaha 😄🤗
@mgcustodio
4 жыл бұрын
I must have been living under a rock! How did I not realize I can make tea with a French press??? Thank you for sharing
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
Hahaha I have to be honest, it's new for me too :)
@ideoformsun5806
3 жыл бұрын
It helps to have a separate one for just teas. The Coffee taste tends to linger on the press, so you need to wash it more.
@alysononoahu8702
3 жыл бұрын
I know..me too... love it
@Cocobird5
4 жыл бұрын
Liked that a lot. Your life is well-balanced.
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sue! :) Hope you're having a good start to the weekend
@howto2457
4 жыл бұрын
🐻 Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavanthu 🌿 🐻 Sabbe Satta Bhavanthu Sukhitatta 🌿🌿 🐻 May all Beings be Happy 💞💗💕❤️💕 പ്പെട്ടത് 🌎🌏🌍 ല്ലട്ട്പ്പെ 🐻🌱🥥🌱🍇🌱🍎🌱🍊🌱🥑 Be Vegan 🌱🍑🌱 റ്റഗ്ഗംഡ്യൂ 🐻
@howto2457
4 жыл бұрын
🐻 Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavanthu 🌿 🐻 Sabbe Satta Bhavanthu Sukhitatta 🌿🌿 🐻 May all Beings be Happy 💞💗💕❤️💕 പ്പെട്ടത് 🌎🌏🌍 ല്ലട്ട്പ്പെ 🐻🌱🥥🌱🍇🌱🍎🌱🍊🌱🥑 Be Vegan 🌱🍑🌱 റ്റഗ്ഗംഡ്യൂ 🐻
@trae4529
4 жыл бұрын
Vera, thank you for another thoughtful video. I think this brings the minimalism lifestyle full circle- really showing that minimalism actually gives us MORE, not less-- at least this has been my experience. I was so apprehensive in the beginning- convinced that being minimal meant being deprived. It has been quite a journey, and I thank you for providing the inspiration..❤️❤️❤️ I’ve been spending more on food items as well- I love to cook, and have been really enjoying seeking out high quality and unusual spices.
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for your kind comment Twila 🤗 So happy you enjoyed the video and that you're finding value in minimalism in your life
@cathypreddie98
4 жыл бұрын
This was fun and enjoyable to watch.
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
So happy to hear it Cathy! 🤗 Enjoy your weekend
@dr.dariapizzuto7668
4 жыл бұрын
This was a wonderful video! Cozy and meaningful message that minimalist does NOT mean depriving yourself or your home. It’s more about being mindful of what you consume. Love your examples of pedicures, reading, teas. Unfortunately, where I live there aren’t very many small shops so I do shop at giants like Nordstrom’s but I only do it about once/twice a year. The quality of clothes and cosmetics sold there is good and I only purchase something IF I am replacing something that I used up (mascara, face cream, an old pair of pajama pants, etc).
@preetkamal8714
2 жыл бұрын
Ur so right Daria
@murielgeiger945
4 жыл бұрын
I have been buying more plants lately as I love greenery. I really enjoyed your video which has also made me realise that I should take myself out more often!!! 😛
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
Plants are the best :) And yes, taking yourself out on a date occassionally is really great haha
@sluggo206
3 жыл бұрын
Another video choc-full of ideas as always. Even strategies I already knew, I learned from your approach to it. The one that struck me the most was not buying books until you've read all your existing ones. I have a dozen I want to read sometime but I've been saying that for three years. So it's time to say, "Three years is enough." I used to buy new or used books whenever I saw them, but then I'd only read them once and feel they weren't worth the cost. So now I buy only books I've already read and know I'll reread them many times, and a few new others. I first try to get it from the library, even if I have to wait a year on the hold list. The upshot is I buy one or two books a year, and I have two shelves of books I constantly reread. I like foreign languages so I keep dictionaries of several languages I've studied. That way when i come across an unfamiliar word in that language, I can look it up.
@alexandraalmeida3661
2 жыл бұрын
As a minimalist, I stopped buying rings, bracelets, earrings and necklaces, that used to consume a lot of my salary. I buy secondhand clothes, that I find much more to my style, because secondhand shops have a wider variety of clothes as they don’t have five equal dresses in five different sizes; and I stopped buying these useless things that supposedly decorate our houses. So now I can buy art supplies, because I love all kinds of arts and crafts, and I too love plants and buy them, but in small pots, so they give that feeling of nature in my house, but don’t stress me to the point of having to spend too much time talking care of them. Love from Portugal ♥️🌿🌸🌹
@paulageorge5140
4 жыл бұрын
Love this! Spending money on experiences is the best 🙌🏻 I’d rather a memory than a physical item.
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
Me too :) Thanks Paula!
@ngonigriffith8856
4 жыл бұрын
I found my love of scrapbooking again. I have been doing it for 30 years now, but stopped. Well, for the past month I started back up again. I bought more scrapbooking supplies and need to make 7 more scrapbooks for family members. I love cherishing memories, and it was when I finished decluttering that I found one of my joys again.
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
Oh that's wonderful! :)
@MsDoglover02
4 жыл бұрын
Scrapbook supplies. My 2020 goal was to create 200 new pages and I've exceeded that with staying home more. I've also started digital scrapbooking and am currently on a scrapbooking vacation with a good friend who has been socially distancing. We plan to spend the next week here at her timeshare scrapbooking, reading,etc and eating healthy foods we brought from home to prepare.
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
Oh that's awesome :)
@roserose8283
2 ай бұрын
Very much enjoyed the concepts of _adding_ to a simplified space. Once I began to simplify, I recognized that the “make-do” things were *all* clutter. Little by little I have been buying the things I _really_ want, - *waiting* until I can integrate the cost. Nothing “almost” has been a good guide for simplification for me. And adds a kind of very meaningful _satisfaction_ to the most ordinary moments of daily life. Looking forward to viewing more of your many tempting videos. 👏👏😁
@TheUtuber999
2 жыл бұрын
I'm also a lover of coffee and black tea. I grind whole beans and make 2 or 3 cappuccinos each day using the espresso-maker. I usually also have 2 or 3 cups of tea each day. Simple pleasures that never get old for me.
@juul7088
4 жыл бұрын
For me a new job made things like self care and going on with minimalism disappear into the background more than I wanted, but looking at just one video of you gave me so much inspiration again. Thank you so much for sharing Vera!!
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
So happy the video sparked some inspiration for you :) Remember to take it easy and take time adjustig to a new job, change takes time to get used to and you'll get into your routine again before you know it :)
@rohl374z
2 жыл бұрын
Hello Vera! I loved this video so much that I felt compelled to leave my first comment (I think) on your channel, and also subscribe, although I have watched a few videos already. This video was so inspiring to me, not just to adopt minimalism as a way of living, but also just to focus on improving my life in general, my priorities and quality of life that I aspire for. It is the first video that made me relate to someone who calls themself a minimalist, because most videos I've watched so far make minimalists seem so "far away" and different (living like monks), but in this video you just seem so relatable and just like a regular person who enjoys entertainment, food, video games, travel, albeit engaging with all these hobbies and interests in a more mindful and sustainable manner to ensure a high quality experience while still living within your means. Minimalism doesnt seem to deprive you of anything but instead it is enriching your life. I find that so inspiring and really worth aspiring towards for myself. I love video games too (fellow Final Fantasy fan here!) and that portion of the video made me so excited! I really like your approach to minimalism and thanks once again for this awesome video. It really changed my perspective on minimalism. Much love to you Vera!
@SimpleHappyZen
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Rachel, for taking the time to leave a comment!! Happy to hear you're enjoying my videos and always nice to meet another Final Fantasy fan!! :)
@monkeyming5545
4 жыл бұрын
My room doesn’t have space for a lot of things so it’s very easy for it to get cluttered. I’m thinking of selling things or giving things away, especially clothes
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
Good luck!! 🤗
@morganonawhim
4 жыл бұрын
It is cool how a lot of these were experiences and not things. A lot of the money saving advice these days is to spend less on experiences (like pedicures) to save and be frugal but if you're already being frugal by buying less stuff, there is room to enjoy these experiences more freely and place emphasis on spending money on higher quality things and experiences, even within a budget. Great video, thank you.
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
I agree! :D Actually I didn't mention it in the video, but of course I also always try to put money away in savings. I do that first, whenever I get paid. And then I feel good about spending what's left on experiences and things that enrich my life :)
@maddyvlogs717
4 жыл бұрын
This video is so refreshing. I love that you're a gamer and do things you enjoy.
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!! :) Life is too short to not do things we enjoy :)
@maddyvlogs717
4 жыл бұрын
@@SimpleHappyZen so true!. And keep on coming with more real minimalist content like this😍
@genabrown8740
4 жыл бұрын
Vera, great video! You always bring such a realistic and achievable perspective of living as a minimalist. I always appreciate your honesty and real life views. Thank you :)
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
That's so nice to hear, thank you Gena. Have a wonderful weekend!
@lusanne77
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Vera, good video! I spend more on Essential Oils now a days. I really believe in good quality oils. They help me feel better emotional and phisical! And because we spend less on stuff we don’t need, we spend more on things we really love!!
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Lusanne, good example! :)
@antisocial9901
4 жыл бұрын
same ❤️
@petmom1967
3 жыл бұрын
I love the self care idea. I will need to discover my true passions
@jodiann4234
4 жыл бұрын
I’ve been watching your videos for months and enjoy them so much. I am have a firing minimalist who is still in the Declutter phase. But you are an inspiration to me so thank you so much
@lucytitus2183
4 жыл бұрын
Vera, this was such a refreshing video! Nothing like having a nice bed to sleep in. I’m glad ya’ll got a good bed! Good sleep is so important and waking up with no back ache! I hope you have a wonderful weekend and take care.❤️
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Lucy, glad you enjoyed the video 😄 Yes the new bed was one of the best purchases we've ever made, I'm very grateful for it :) Enjoy your weekend!
@sheila_rabant
4 жыл бұрын
Love all your videos 💚! I started growing potted lettuce, tomato, onions, cilantro, basil, parsley, zucchini, pumpkins and sunflowers!
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
Oh wow I love it!! 🌻
@carolc2574
4 жыл бұрын
I love Netflix too! I haven’t watched anything in a while but I love having the service available, watching a film or a series without downloading anything. I even bought a smart tv for my bedroom so I can watch my shows from bed when I am feeling not so well, or when I want to snuggle in bed. I also play one video game: the sims. I always ask for my favourite SIMS extensions for my birthday or Christmas and I sometimes splurge on them. I choose the online code to create less waste
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Carol! The sims, takes me back to my highschool days, was so much fun!
@kichapi
4 жыл бұрын
I also play the Sims (playing Sims 3 for a decade 😆). It just made me smile to see a fellow simmer in a non-gaming KZitem video.
@christinerenaud5232
4 жыл бұрын
Great video, as always :) I'm very frugal and always equate that with my minimalism, but I've come to appreciate the fact that because I rarely shop and want to keep purchases to a minimum, I can buy good quality items for the few that I do need or want. I recently spent way more than I ever thought I would on a great cordless vacuum. I always thought they were way too much money, but it has been a game changer with cleaning and I now wish I'd done it sooner!
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
Yes I love this! We're so used to buying lots of cheap things, thinking that that's the smartest wat, but in the end it's often much better to buy a lot less, so that we can invest in high quality when we do buy something. And then we can really enjoy it
@mariaziarnik6909
4 жыл бұрын
During this time of quarantine I am enjoying reading. It’s nice to stop and enjoy wonderful stories to get your mind of the madness outside.
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
Yes! :) I love it
@Eowyn3Pride
4 жыл бұрын
I've been trying to get more into my hobbies, I sew. I invested in tuning the sewing machine, and quality thread. For fabric, I try to use second hand or reclaimed/used fabric. 😁🧙♂️
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
I that sounds great! I love it :)
@asisqueezylovediary6474
3 жыл бұрын
I have 2 orchids, 3 bonsai trees and one clime flower and one rose. So 7 flowers and that replaced where my collections of clutter was standing before lol now as minimalist the need of getting plans hits. Before I had only orchids and, clutter
@ellelaforte3443
4 жыл бұрын
Looks like it’s gonna be camera gear for me. Recently purchased a new camera I wanted half a year for and already am looking at tripods and other lenses. I’ve been more of a clothing minimalist lately and spend less in many ways but I ended up developing an expensive passion this year! Great video as always!
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Elle! :) Yes camera gear isn't cheap haha, but very fun and interesting. I'm also super happy with my recent upgrades
@JoanSilva52
4 жыл бұрын
As always, such beautiful visuals and great guidance. You pretty much hit the areas I buy "more" of while living a life of less. TY ♥️
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Joan! :) Haha we have a lot in common then
@motherof1132
2 жыл бұрын
I have 5 plants and that’s enough for me. Spa treatments are on my no buy list this year. I’m in the process of trying to get rid of bounce sheets. So I can switch to dryer balls. I’ve never had a matcha tea.
@sumpitmalay6999
4 жыл бұрын
I am impress.. i never thought becoming minimalist could saves alot of money to make you be able to do what you really like and have a healty life.
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, a part of what I save goes into savings, and another part goes into my passions and improving my daily life
@AmyLStLouis
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Vera! I have been buying a lot of tea and coffee especially since this pandemic has started. I have my own little coffee /tea shop right in my kitchen! I love it! I also enjoy taking courses online. Right now I am learning about mindfulness and meditation. Sending you lots of love and positive vibes :-)
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
Oooooh I love it! Yes for me too, started exploring coffee and tea more since the pandemic, so nice to be able to make all of these drinks at home. And YES for courses!
@AmyLStLouis
4 жыл бұрын
@@SimpleHappyZen Right now I'm having a cup of iced coffee- french vanilla with caramel YUMMY :-)
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
Wow that sounds GOOD
@asisqueezylovediary6474
3 жыл бұрын
I did also same since I'm minimalist I am also barista with capuchino set up. High quality is lovely feeling.
@bushnellentertainment5759
4 жыл бұрын
I finally got to go to India!!! Something I had been wanting to do for ten years!! Instead of getting new furniture I went there... I did get a new bed though! agree it's important! Loved your video thanks!
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
That's awesome 😄
@lisaw2525
4 жыл бұрын
I’m 💯 with you on tea. I used to enjoy pedicures at salons until I got toenail fungus 😱. The dermatologist said it’s highly likely I got it from the nail salon. I’ll only do self-pedicures from now on.
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
Yikes! That's not great, I can understand why you do it at home now haha. Actually I was a bit weary myself, so I asked them to show me how they sterilize everything and they take it very seriously where I go, so that made me feel better
@mandykelly6704
4 жыл бұрын
Haha I noticed all minimalists seem to have plants! I'm in the process of becoming a minimalist, but I don't think I'll ever like growing plants. I started growing food outside just in the spring and by the time we harvest everything I'm so done keeping things alive lol! But i love seeing other peoples beautiful plants!
@oliviabrandi5347
4 жыл бұрын
I loved this video! ❤️ Part of the reason I became a minimalist is so I could not just cut extra things out of my life, but add more meaningful things. At the beginning of 2020, I decided I was going to see more live performances (plays, musicals, etc.) I went to see an amazing musical in January, and was planning to see one in April, but that didn’t work out. 🥰🎭 I also spend more money on all kinds of tea I make at home - I save going to coffee shops for hanging out with friends. We can get so many flavors and kinds of tea from everywhere, tea shops actually have a limited selection compared to my home pantry! 🤪☕️
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
Oh yes definitely, in most places I like my own tea collection better haha
@trisnaekowiyatnikawaii3860
4 жыл бұрын
i have decided to choose a minimalist lifestyle since end of 2016. Altought, i am not a completely 100% minimalist, i can feel more benefits of it. I do cuisine a lots. These days, me and my boyfriend try to be little bit adventuring with re-producing the gastronomic meal from arround the world every week-end on our new kitchen. It feels so satisfying not only for both of us, but also our parents and sister that love to eat it.
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
Sounds good! :)
@michellep9536
4 жыл бұрын
6 to 8 cups of tea!? Omg 😂 but also I love this and wasn't what I was expecting 😁
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
😅
@TheJoaneD
4 жыл бұрын
I used to buy lots of everything before working on becoming a minimalist & buying only the strict essentials. So no, nothing more of , yet!
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
That's great, good luck on your minimalism journey!!
@johannathorisdottir2456
4 жыл бұрын
Hey girl greetings from iceland!! i see that you are listening to sigur rós yeeiiii they are awesome !!!! i´m always so happy when i see something about my country in videos like this or just on the internet!!! preeferbly positive of course!! Love your videos they are inspiring fun and calming ..... And as a minimalist i just love all the clamness that comes with it ...
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Jóhanna! :) Sigur Rós is one of my favorite bands, I've also been to see them live. Absolutely beautiful. Also been to Iceland and loved it so much, would definitely love to return one day :)
@heehome80
4 жыл бұрын
I like the simple life of a minimalist💕
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
Happy to hear it! :)
@RusinkaFrisella
4 жыл бұрын
Love the pedicure idea! I haven’t treated myself to one in quite a while!
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
Our feet deserve some love 😄
@NenaLavonne
4 жыл бұрын
Your videos bring such a joy to Saturdays! I definitely buy more healthy foods now ♥️ Less clutter means more space for things that add value 😊✨ Have a beautiful weekend!
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
Yay for food! :D Thanks so much Nena for your kind comment again, enjoy your weekend!
@myrhythm7522
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, so true!
@NenaLavonne
4 жыл бұрын
Simple Happy Zen ♥️♥️♥️
@NenaLavonne
4 жыл бұрын
My Rhythm 😊😊😊
@Audrey.17
4 жыл бұрын
Some things I buy more of now is GT’s kombucha, fruits and veggies, comfy clothes. I am so with you on the pajamas. ... I am actually on a date with myself right now! And now it’s time for my walk in the woods. Oh, and I made myself some ice peach tea because of you! Yum. ☕️
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
I love it!!
@relica666
4 жыл бұрын
I'm not as much minimalist, as I 'm zero waste follower :-) I also started buying more local, seasonal fruits and vegetables, organic if possible, and higher quality food in general. I also love plants, but I try not to buy them - I usually ask friends if they have plants they don't want or ones they could give me a sample. I actually got few from my work - just cut small part and keep it in the water until it grows roots :-).
@teemakarov9375
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Vera, I really enjoy your videos and the fact that you are sensible about minimalism. I find minimalism quite self fulfilling and simply enjoyable. We usually eat out once a week but spend the rest of the week cooking meals. We discovered an Asian grocery store a few miles away and enjoy shopping there on occasion. One big hit is homemade from scratch butter chicken with tofu as a substitute for the chicken. The store has the best frozen naan. It takes 2 minutes to make. Another treat is homemade pho noodles. We bought coffee out every morning for decades but recently purchased a Keurig and absolutely love it. 35 cents a cup instead of 3.50 a cup at SB. Eventually, we will move to a French press as we approach minimalism nirvana. When possible, we try to buy products from small local businesses and especially businesses that support our lifestyles. Less is the new more! 🙂
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
I loved it, thanks for sharing!!! :) Yes homemade cooking is amazing
@janas03
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Vera, I wouldn't say more but I'd been investing on good quality stuff as and when I needed and could afford. Like as you also said, good mattress, even I have - one especially for my back and secondly even though I have my sleep problems, yet they had reduced and I can sleep for a few hours comfortably. Also I had invested in good quality headphones which I have been using now for almost ten years. They r light for my ears and very comfortable while listening for more than two hours at a stretch. I guess I can the list goes on. But quality and usage for my purposes are the main deciders for me. 😊
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
I love it, thanks for sharing! :) Yes quality over quantity, definitely
@katrinadalisay8126
4 жыл бұрын
I've been waiting for this video! You are so inspiring and fun to watch, Vera 🦋
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
Aw thank you Katrina 🤗🌾🍃
@katiemynette4285
4 жыл бұрын
Heart of Kentucky. Hi Vera. It's so good to hear from you. Loved this video, since it showed more of your lifestyle these days. I want to get rid of my queen size bed, and get a twin size. Otherwise, I'm not planning to spend a lot at this time. Got all the books I can read, and all the musical instruments I can play. Love you, Katie.
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Katie, hope you're doing well! :) Books and musical instruments sound great
@shellyweber6219
4 жыл бұрын
Vera you are very wise for being so young. As an introvert and minimalist I was told I didn’t fit in when I was young. Keep up the great work in your life and thank you for sharing a piece of your life through your videos.😉
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
Aw thank you Shelly! :) I'm so sorry you had that experience when you were young. Have you perhaps looked into HSP?
@shellyweber6219
4 жыл бұрын
Vera, I have a highly sensitive teen now so I have been doing a lot of reading. Your channel has made me aware of so much so I really appreciate it.
@rosemarywilliams9969
3 жыл бұрын
I have been buying more bleach/Lysol and sanitizing wipes. with the pandemic and being really ill the year before, I find that buying more of these items keeps me away from the hospitals and in my rental room more. I am less ill this year than ever before also now that I don't take public transportation so much, so I may need to rethink my career and do more online things.
@fanaalfia
4 жыл бұрын
As a minimalist, I buy more food ingredients in order to make my own homemade food. I love cooking and it's an easy way to be healthy by eating homemade food. It's cheaper and healthier.
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more :)
@khushighosh6380
4 жыл бұрын
You're so underrated i love your videos they're very calming and motivates me in my minimalism journey ☺️...... lots of love ❤️ keep growing
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
Aw thank you 💕
@sarahjones7954
4 жыл бұрын
As a person who is striving to be minimal but is very attached to reading from physical books, one this I have found super great recently is local take one leave one library (little free library is what it is called locally). It has really helped reduce the stress of buying books when I know that they can get passed along to others who will be brought joy by them.
@motherof1132
2 жыл бұрын
It’s important to spend time by yourself. Good for you
@SimpleHappyZen
2 жыл бұрын
I agree :) Thanks Zahra
@riniyohana6603
4 жыл бұрын
I love seeing your vlog, I'm trying to do minimalist life style , hope it's not too late with the 50 years of age. Thanks for the tips. Warm greeting from Indonesia
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
Certainly not too late 😊 Good luck!
@sabrinadavis1274
4 жыл бұрын
your medition videos really help me when i have a migrain i get realy bad ones because i have seizures and some times the medicine intake for it does not work fast but the 7 minute video works great
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
So sorry to hear about your migrains but I'm happy my meditation videos are helpful for you 🙂 Take good care! 🌷🌼
@pinklady3885
4 жыл бұрын
I'm in my very early stages of simplifying my life. I've started to introduce indoor plants into my home and I've taken to reading more, which was always my favourite pass time, when I was young. I feel inspired and also relaxed at this stage in my journey. I've enjoyed your inspirational talk. 👍❤️🎶😄
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
That's amazing, sounds wonderful :) Good luck on your simplifying journey
@janeolinger8038
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for acknowledging that you are not about total deprivation! I don’t really relate much to minimalism that seems to advocate having/doing nothing. That would never work for me, that is for sure! High on my list of things to keep in my life are very good coffee, Hulu, AcornTv and KZitem Premium so I don’t have constant interruptions while watching videos.
@SimpleHappyZen
3 жыл бұрын
Definitely, it's not about deprivation at all :) Thanks for sharing your thoughts Jane
@calisongbird
4 жыл бұрын
This is a fantastic list. As I am in my early 50s, I’d like to also suggest socking away extra saved funds into investments for retirement, and into a comfortable emergency fund. This COVID-19 pandemic has taught many of us (especially Americans) the importance of that, especially those who are now out of work. While I do believe in living a quality life and investing in yourself in the ways listed in this video, I also believe that not all extra money needs to be “spent.”
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah, definitely agree! Didn't mention it in the video but I always put money away into savings first, before I spend a single euro :) Very important.
@gabygrand
4 жыл бұрын
I spend more money on organizational items, like drawer dividers, shelving, boxes and cases, etc. so I can properly see and store my items. It makes me fe so much better in my space and allows me to have easy access to the things I want to do, without the headache of searching through a big bin or drawer. It helps with clothes, underwear, board games, tools, desk drawers, closets, linens, etc.
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
Ah good one! :)
@mvvgbl
4 жыл бұрын
I'm crazy about coffee, too. 😁👍 Not only about the effect but also the taste, temperature, mood of drinking it.
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
Yes it's so lovely and a nice mindful moment 💕☕
@2_pencil
4 жыл бұрын
This ticked so many boxes with things I enjoy. I never linked it with being a minimalist, but this made sense. Thanks!
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
Happy to hear you enjoyed it Julie! :) Have a great day
@paulsonap6
4 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video! So important to think about what really adds value and happiness to life.
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Anne and I agree! :) Have a lovely day
@ginnyberg9271
3 жыл бұрын
I have no invested on taking myself out to do fun adventures either by myself or with my friends self-care that I’ve never done before and learning new exercises for example yoga classes
@susanjaneleitner7670
3 жыл бұрын
Your video is wonderful. Positive. Happy. Sensitive. Informative. Thank you. See you next time! ❤️ Suzy
@SimpleHappyZen
3 жыл бұрын
Aw thank you so much Suzy 🤗🌺
@trujillo0713
4 жыл бұрын
I love watching your content! Since I became a minimalist I spend more money on experiences and date nights with my husband like trying out a new dessert place or coffee shop!
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
Aw that sounds so sweet, I love it 😍
@lauraneaves6912
4 жыл бұрын
I always enjoy watching your videos!
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Laura, so happy to hear it! :D Have a great day
@theresew9910
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Vera lots in common here especially high quality tea and coffee although I don’t have caffeine after lunchtime and that has helped with my sleep tremendously 🤗 so lots of herbal teas. I also appreciate the need to evaluate down time after lots of excitement or entertainment etc I’m learning to be more aware of my body and emotions and how I look after them ❤️ amazing tips here thank you.
@wendyuyennguyen
3 жыл бұрын
Since trying to become a minimalist, I've bought more seafood and vegetables instead of meat, especially red meat. I try to buy fresh fish and fish that I have never eaten before. I recently bought a trench coat after researching for so long to find one that fit my petite body. It costs more than most of my clothing items but I really feel good in it.
@samuelebraccini8645
2 жыл бұрын
Your videos are always great! Thanks💚
@SimpleHappyZen
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, that's nice to hear :)
@melodiephoenix
3 жыл бұрын
Yay for Mario!!! Disney plus for the win!
@ablueslenz
4 жыл бұрын
Vera, tea and books are my “vices,’ so I spend quite a bit on both. There are a lot worse things I could be addicted to in this world.☺️ And now that I am a woman of a certain age, I spend significantly on linen bedding; it keeps me quite cool at night.😉
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
Haha I love it! We purchased organic coton sheets but also really like them, much cooler than what we used to have
@marjiecleveland
4 жыл бұрын
I mostly drink green tea and white tea, but I have others now and then. I prefer loose teas and also use a French press to make tea. I've been trying to eliminate plastics as much as possible so have been buying (as needed) glass storage containers and mason jars. I also bought some reusable fabric cotton cloths/rounds to replace regular cotton rounds.
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome! :) And yes making tea in a french press is so handy
@graysthenewblonde177
4 жыл бұрын
This pandemic has made me really think of what I really want to buy and what I don’t and what’s really important. I enjoyed your list of what you buy more!....I love plants and really want to have some in my house.
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for sharing! And I know what you mean about being more intentional and deciding where we want our money to go (and stop going)
@ElBoyoElectronico
4 жыл бұрын
I can agree with everything on this list. I spend about 80€ each month for coffee alone. I do get so much enjoyment out of it, that it justifies those costs. Also, it is nice to see a minimalist enjoying video games!
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
🤗☕
@gelmerbegalan4555
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Zen
@SimpleHappyZen
3 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome :) Have a lovely day
@artemisrose9526
3 жыл бұрын
library, Library. library. and my garden.
@dorothyyoung8231
4 жыл бұрын
Great video! A couple ideas: Streaming services: We subscribe to one at a time. We’ll sign up for one and watch it for awhile. Then, when it feels like we’ve seen whatever we want on it, we cancel that one and subscribe to another. Books: I’m an e-book person, too. Here in the US most public libraries have digital systems that allow members to borrow e-books free. You might see whether that service is available to you! One thing to consider is investing more in ... investing! Whether you’re saving for a project or adventure, saving for a rainy day, or saving for retirement, having money put by is never a bad thing!
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
Great tips! Thanks for sharing Dorothy. And yes I agree, saving and/or investing is very important. I didn't mention it in this video but that's always the first thing I do when I get paid.
@1984Junia
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Vera! I think you can count books, games and movies as experiences... without having to leave your sofa 😁️ I like to go out to watch plays (before COVID of couse) and since I have to travel to do that, I do the same as you and stay overnight at a hotel. I get tired easily and this works best for me too.
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
Yes haha they definitely are experiences! :) And yes the hotels are such a great way to make suree I don't burn myself out.
@pika4952
4 жыл бұрын
I'm a cappucino lover but it's been 6 month i try drink green tea, herbal tea. Still keep balancing between coffee and tea. Me too! Before this pandemic i'm taking myself every month going outside, sitting in a cafe, listen to music while walking alone from work to home, go to a bookstore, watching movie ...
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
Love it, thanks for sharing Pika
@pigletsbank437
4 жыл бұрын
Good quality healty food and drinks are a must for us to🍫🍒🥑🍋!😋 But in mindful way indeed ,unfortunaly we are no miljonairs💰 and dont want to be. A coffee or tea treat☕🍵🍪 in a local preferreably organic shop is normally our gifts ourselfs🎁, just like a Nice walk in a park, beach or forrest. The extra night at a hotel is a great solution for is to. But as you said not often, but that makes it even more special I think😍 . 🌿🌱plants and 👩🍳cooking I totally agree on. Have a good weekend!
@SimpleHappyZen
4 жыл бұрын
Sounds great!! :) Thanks Chantal, en fijn weekend!
@pigletsbank437
4 жыл бұрын
For me yoga class and a massage once a months is my super treat😊
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