THE TIDY TOT | CALM THE CHAOS WITH KIDS
  • TOOLS + RESOURCES
  • WHY I CHOSE MINIMALISM
  • Blog

Tidy Thoughts

Articles, tips and inspiration all about attainable minimalism for moms and families.

Buy Once, Cry Once - living sustainably and intentionally

8/27/2021

0 Comments

 
One of my hubby’s favorite sayings, “Buy once, cry once,” is a reminder to spend a bit more (hence the “cry”), and buy a higher quality item that will outlast something cheaper and of lesser value.
Picture
Living a more intentional, efficient and minimalist lifestyle means reevaluating your mindset as a consumer - making deliberate purchase decisions, delaying gratification and seriously considering the quality, purpose and benefit of your purchases. When you shift your mindset, you bring less into your home and the items you DO buy are more…

💪 Durable
♻️ Sustainable
👩‍🔧 Utilitarian
📑 Purposeful
💕 Lovable

Whatever you bring into your home should serve you and your family a distinct purpose. While I think LOVING what you buy is important, I’m also realistic - you may not LOVE your cleaning products, but you can love the brand/scent/ingredients!

I have been consciously trying to avoid impulse buys and seriously considering the “why” behind my purchases. My bank account is benefitting too - I buy higher quality products less frequently and spend less money replacing and duplicating!

Have you changed how and what you buy and bring into your home? How has it affected your family?

0 Comments



Leave a Reply.

    Picture
    BLOG DISCLOSURES

    Categories

    All
    About
    Babies 0 To 12M
    Cleaning
    Consumerism
    Decluttering
    DIY
    Family
    Feelings
    Food
    Gear
    Holiday Season
    Home
    Home Systems
    Hosting
    Intentional Living
    Minimalism
    Montessori
    Motherhood
    Organization
    Routine
    Sustainability
    Tidying
    Tips + Tricks
    Toddlers 12M To 5Y

    SHOP ON ETSY
    Picture

    Archives

    September 2022
    March 2022
    February 2022
    January 2022
    December 2021
    November 2021
    October 2021
    September 2021
    August 2021
    July 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021

    Picture
Picture
BLOG
SHOP
ABOUT
CONTACT
PRIVACY / TERMS
DISCLOSURES
Picture
Picture

Get motivation, minimalism, mess-management + free tools straight in your inbox



Emails are infrequent and no spam ever!
© COPYRIGHT 2023 THE TIDY TOT. ​ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
  • TOOLS + RESOURCES
  • WHY I CHOSE MINIMALISM
  • Blog