We have 3 children in our family, and this is the fourth year that our family of five has practiced a minimalist lifestyle. After simplifying my life, I became more aware of what I didn't need and what I really needed. Every time I see a dazzling array of products on the shopping street and shopping**, I can't help but sigh that there are so many items that I don't need. I'm glad I have the awakening to not be held hostage by consumerism, to be able to say no to non-essentials, and to leave behind things that really bring value to me. With fewer items, the more important things in life are revealed. Here are five categories of items that I don't buy anymore that I hope will give you some inspiration and help. 
No more spending a lot of time looking for the "cheapest" productIn the past, I would spend a lot of time searching for products from various merchants, comparing the discount strength and discounted unit price of each store, just to find the "lowest price" product. This can be said to have brought the spirit of "shopping around" to the extreme. In order to buy the cheapest baby diapers, tissues, or daily necessities such as laundry detergent and toilet paper, I did not hesitate to search the Internet or walk the whole street. At that time, the thought was that it was not cost-effective to buy expensive. However, I overlooked the time and effort cost behind it. It took a lot of time to find and compare, and in the end it seemed that I bought the lowest price on the whole network, but a lot of time passed unconsciously, and in the end, I was left with a lot of fatigue and no energy to do important things. After minimalism, I think that shopping should be simplified, identify what you want to buy, ** will not be too bad, then you will not see too much, buy directly, save time and effort. Similarly, I no longer spend an hour or two queuing just to buy an influencer product or get a free egg from the supermarket. The time cost behind this is too great, and time is actually the most expensive. The time and energy saved can be used to do more valuable things, and sometimes the benefits and achievements are even greater.
No more purchases of items that are not good for your healthI once watched a documentary called "A Movie About Sugar". The protagonist of the documentary, who had been on a sugar-free diet for years, experimented with his own body by consuming 40 teaspoons (160 grams) of sugar a day for a two-month period. To my surprise, the 40 teaspoons of sugar weren't ingested from so-called junk foods like desserts, chocolates, ice cream, and carbonated drinks. Instead, it is ingested in foods such as cereals, yogurt, and nut bars, which are known as health foods. It turns out that the so-called healthy foods we eat daily have long contained excessive sugar. An important point revealed in the documentary is that the culprit that makes us fat is not calories, but sugar. Realizing the ubiquity of sugar and its dangers, I took a break from many sugary items in my life. This made me even more determined to stop buying high-sugar junk food such as fruit juices, carbonated drinks, desserts, candies and potato chips. Also, be wary of foods that are overloaded with sugar under the guise of health, such as breakfast oats, fruity yogurt, hot pot bases, and teriyaki sauces. Keep your mouth shut and eat healthy to have a healthy body.
No more spending a fortune on a card just to enjoy a small discountOriginally, I just wanted to go to the mall, but I passed by a newly opened foot bath shop and was stopped by the salesman at the door of the store. I couldn't resist the persuasion of the salesman, and I enjoyed a free foot bath, and the experience was not bad. Then, the staff began to sell non-stop, so that customers understand that foot soaking and foot massage can ** and prevent so many diseases. Then, the staff will continue to sell that if you get a card now, you can also get 2 additional foot baths, plus various foot bath bags. When many people hear this, they may be moved and pay for a card. However, if you pay for the service in advance, there will be a lot of risks. The first is that the quality of service cannot be guaranteed, after all, the merchant has already obtained the income in advance, which may lead to the slackness of some merchants in the quality of service, affecting the consumer experience. Secondly, if the merchant is not doing well or has financial problems, the consumer will not be able to redeem the secondary card purchased in advance. Or the store has changed its address and moved to a farther place, and consumers may not go because it is too far away. Finally, it is often accompanied by a limitation on the service and the period of use. Consumers can't use up their benefits within the allotted time, especially for those who are busy. In these cases, it is actually more flexible and suitable to purchase a one-time service, and the same is true for barbershops, massage parlors and nail salons. This not only ensures the quality of service every time, but also avoids unnecessary waste.
No more buying clothes that are difficult to wash and care forThere is a category of clothing that can be difficult to wash and care for due to its particular material or design. For example, silk or wool clothing, although the texture is particularly good, is also comfortable to wear. However, these types of clothing generally require particularly gentle washing, which cannot be washed with high temperatures or force. There are also decorative and intricate garments such as jewelry, sequins and embroidery. These decorations are susceptible to damage and may also fade or fall off during washing. This type of clothing is most likely to be washed only by hand and cannot be used in a dryer. Clothes are meant to serve us, and if it is the other way around, we need to spend more time and energy on maintaining our clothes, which will only increase the burden of housework on ourselves, and we will put the cart before the horse. One of the principles I consider when buying clothes today is whether the clothes can be washed and dryered. If it is not suitable for the washer and dryer and must be washed by hand or with additional maintenance, I choose not to buy it. There are also home décor and furniture that are prone to dirt and damage, which require extra time and effort to maintain and clean up, which can really add to the burden of household chores. Choose simple and practical items to reduce the complexity of life and reduce the burden on the family.
No more buying lots of toys and picture booksWhen I first had my first child, I was caught in a shopping spree. When I see cute clothes, interesting toys, and beautiful picture books, I can't help but "chop my hands" because of love. At that time, I didn't care if my child really needed it, I didn't care about whether these items could be used to the fullest, and I didn't care if there was enough storage space at home. Buying and buying without restraint eventually makes the house full of clutter. It wasn't until we had our third child that we slowly began to realize that it was time to subtract from our lives. Since then, we've been more cautious about what we don't need, and we've been regularly weaning away what we don't need. Children's toys are no longer bought at will, and toys are only bought for them on special holidays. I used to bring back toys to them by surprise just because I loved to see them look so surprised when they saw the gifts. Now I find that children prefer parents who can "mingle" with them, and enjoy a period of attentive companionship from their parents, which can bring them a longer and more powerful joy. Without the "ties" of too many toys, our family has more time together. In our free time, visiting museums or hiking in the forest with our families became our favorite activities. In this process, the distance between the family has been shortened, the children's knowledge and horizons have been broadened, and their bodies have been well exercised.
Only by subtracting the clutter in life can we see the beauty in life and the things that are more worth cherishing. Less is more, less clutter and trivialities, more happiness and purity. Start planning for my 2024