10 Things I'm Not Buying in 2024

TLDRIn this video, I discuss the 10 things I have decided not to buy in 2024, including plants, books, nail polish, hair tools, candles, jewelry, office supplies, tampons, makeup products, and impulse buys.

Key insights

🌱I have decided not to buy any more plants this year due to the difficulties of caring for them and our upcoming move overseas.

📚I will be reading through the books I already have instead of purchasing new ones.

💅I am decluttering my nail polish collection and will not be purchasing any more.

💇‍♀️I don't use heat styling tools on my hair and will not be purchasing any hair products.

🕯️I will be using up the candles I already have and not purchasing any new ones.

Q&A

Why are you not buying plants?

I have realized that I have too many plants that I can't properly care for, especially with our upcoming move overseas. I also don't want to burden someone else with their care.

Why are you not buying books?

I have many books that I have been meaning to read or reread, so I want to focus on those instead of buying new ones.

Why are you not buying nail polish?

I have a large collection of nail polish that I can't maintain, and I won't be able to take it with me overseas. I will be decluttering and gifting some of them.

Why are you not buying hair tools?

I don't use heat styling tools on my hair and prefer a more natural look. I also don't want to pack additional items for our move overseas.

Why are you not buying candles?

We don't use many candles, and I won't be taking them with me overseas. I will be using up the ones I already have.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction and overview of the 10 things I'm not buying in 2024.

02:00Discussion on why I'm not buying plants and the difficulties of caring for them.

03:20Explanation of why I'm not buying books and my plan to read through my existing collection.

04:50Discussion on why I'm not buying nail polish and my plan to declutter my collection.

06:20Explanation of why I'm not buying hair tools and my preference for a natural look.

07:40Discussion on why I'm not buying candles and my plan to use up the ones I already have.