Uploaded February 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
WHY am I so frugal - and am I WASTING my life by being extremely frugal? Today I'm sharing the reasons I love saving money and practicing frugal living, the hard lessons about personal finance that have changed my life, and how frugality fits into our simple life as a minimalist family.
This video is part 1 of our 2023 Frugal February series as we complete a one-month no-spend challenge; more content and frugal living tips will be shared each week, so please like + subscribe to join in!
► 🌟 JOIN OUR FAMILY:
» YOUTUBE: youtube.com/c/AtoZenLife?sub_confirmation=1
» INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/atozenlife
» BLOG: atozenlife.com
» FACEBOOK: facebook.com/atozenlife
►💰FREE BUDGET PLANNER [PDF]:
» Grab here: landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/r9e9t6
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► 💸 2022 FRUGAL FEBRUARY VIDEOS:
» How to Do a No-Spend Challenge ( +8 Tips): youtu.be/KWvFpZn0liU
» 5 Words to Stop Shopping and Save Money: youtu.be/za3i5uW2wt0
» Best and Worst Purchases of 2021: youtu.be/xNKzbOm9BAI
» We Bought NOTHING for One Month (Results): youtu.be/fbijdakApqw
► 💻 READ THE BLOG:
» How to Do a No-Spend Challenge: atozenlife.com/no-spend-challenge
» 5 Ways Comparison is the Thief of Joy: atozenlife.com/comparison-is-the-thief-of-joy
» 7 Words to Make Intentional Shopping a Habit for Life: atozenlife.com/intentional-shopping
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***Marissa's sizing:
- Height = 5'6"
- Weight = 135 lbs
► 👕 SECONDHAND CLOTHING ITEMS:
» Denim pinafore dress: ebay.us/rsLPM9
» Beige H&M linen dress: ebay.us/GA76e7
» H&M linen paper bag waist skirt: ebay.us/UVwzrn
► 🌸 NEW CLOTHING ITEMS:
» Wide-leg linen pants (olive green; size "M"): shrsl.com/3kqfd
» Blue linen wrap dress (sea green; size "XS"): shrsl.com/3kqff
» Oversized linen cardigan (desert sage; size "XS/S"): shrsl.com/3kqfg
» Linen pants with elastic waist (desert sage; size "S/M"): shrsl.com/3kqfi
» Boho linen maxi dress (white & beige stripes, vertical; size "XS"): shrsl.com/3kqfl
» Ruffle linen wrap skirt (ashes of rose pink; size "XS"): shrsl.com/3kqfm
» Sketchers sandals: amzn.to/3T7b9y4
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► FAVORITE DECLUTTER + ORGANIZE STUFF:
👟 Shoeboxes - free :)
🥛 Empty glass jars - free :)
👕 Velvet hangers - amzn.to/2SWvxEH
🧦 Fabric storage boxes (folding): amzn.to/36p7PIe
🎋 Bamboo drawer dividers - amzn.to/2SFwgLl
📝 Paper shredder: amzn.to/32uuNeR
► FAVORITE YOUTUBE TOOLS:
» Camera: amzn.to/2TLIg0J
» Vlogging lens: amzn.to/3zDIpDW
» Bokeh lens: amzn.to/2SHHEt3
» Vlog tripod: amzn.to/3vxfzSJ
» My tripod: amzn.to/2SIaMjS
» Music: epidemicsound.com/referral/typcc0
» TubeBuddy: tubebuddy.com/squirrelsofafeather
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ABOUT A TO ZEN LIFE
Along my journey to let go of 30 years of clutter, I accidentally became a minimalist and it was life-changing.
Before, I was an emotional hoarder with nothing but the clutter from lost loved ones — and $25,000 of debt — to my name. Now I have a beautiful home in Europe, a happy family, live debt-free, and — best of all — wake up to a life that I’m EXCITED to live every day.
My mission is to help you conquer your clutter and simplify YOUR way to a happier and better life. HERE'S OUR STORY: atozenlife.com/about-a-to-zen-life
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NOTE: This description may contain affiliate links; these links allow you to find the items mentioned in this video at no additional cost to yourself. While this channel may earn a small amount when the viewer uses the links, the viewer is in NO WAY obligated to use these links.
WHY am I so frugal - and am I WASTING my life by being extremely frugal? Today I'm sharing the reasons I love saving money and practicing frugal living, the hard lessons about personal finance that have changed my life, and how frugality fits into our simple life as a minimalist family.
This video is part 1 of our 2023 Frugal February series as we complete a one-month no-spend challenge; more content and frugal living tips will be shared each week, so please like + subscribe to join in!
► 🌟 JOIN OUR FAMILY:
» YOUTUBE: youtube.com/c/AtoZenLife?sub_confirmation=1
» INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/atozenlife
» BLOG: atozenlife.com
» FACEBOOK: facebook.com/atozenlife
►💰FREE BUDGET PLANNER [PDF]:
» Grab here: landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/r9e9t6
__________
► 💸 2022 FRUGAL FEBRUARY VIDEOS:
» How to Do a No-Spend Challenge ( +8 Tips): youtu.be/KWvFpZn0liU
» 5 Words to Stop Shopping and Save Money: youtu.be/za3i5uW2wt0
» Best and Worst Purchases of 2021: youtu.be/xNKzbOm9BAI
» We Bought NOTHING for One Month (Results): youtu.be/fbijdakApqw
► 💻 READ THE BLOG:
» How to Do a No-Spend Challenge: atozenlife.com/no-spend-challenge
» 5 Ways Comparison is the Thief of Joy: atozenlife.com/comparison-is-the-thief-of-joy
» 7 Words to Make Intentional Shopping a Habit for Life: atozenlife.com/intentional-shopping
__________
***Marissa's sizing:
- Height = 5'6"
- Weight = 135 lbs
► 👕 SECONDHAND CLOTHING ITEMS:
» Denim pinafore dress: ebay.us/rsLPM9
» Beige H&M linen dress: ebay.us/GA76e7
» H&M linen paper bag waist skirt: ebay.us/UVwzrn
► 🌸 NEW CLOTHING ITEMS:
» Wide-leg linen pants (olive green; size "M"): shrsl.com/3kqfd
» Blue linen wrap dress (sea green; size "XS"): shrsl.com/3kqff
» Oversized linen cardigan (desert sage; size "XS/S"): shrsl.com/3kqfg
» Linen pants with elastic waist (desert sage; size "S/M"): shrsl.com/3kqfi
» Boho linen maxi dress (white & beige stripes, vertical; size "XS"): shrsl.com/3kqfl
» Ruffle linen wrap skirt (ashes of rose pink; size "XS"): shrsl.com/3kqfm
» Sketchers sandals: amzn.to/3T7b9y4
__________
► FAVORITE DECLUTTER + ORGANIZE STUFF:
👟 Shoeboxes - free :)
🥛 Empty glass jars - free :)
👕 Velvet hangers - amzn.to/2SWvxEH
🧦 Fabric storage boxes (folding): amzn.to/36p7PIe
🎋 Bamboo drawer dividers - amzn.to/2SFwgLl
📝 Paper shredder: amzn.to/32uuNeR
► FAVORITE YOUTUBE TOOLS:
» Camera: amzn.to/2TLIg0J
» Vlogging lens: amzn.to/3zDIpDW
» Bokeh lens: amzn.to/2SHHEt3
» Vlog tripod: amzn.to/3vxfzSJ
» My tripod: amzn.to/2SIaMjS
» Music: epidemicsound.com/referral/typcc0
» TubeBuddy: tubebuddy.com/squirrelsofafeather
__________
ABOUT A TO ZEN LIFE
Along my journey to let go of 30 years of clutter, I accidentally became a minimalist and it was life-changing.
Before, I was an emotional hoarder with nothing but the clutter from lost loved ones — and $25,000 of debt — to my name. Now I have a beautiful home in Europe, a happy family, live debt-free, and — best of all — wake up to a life that I’m EXCITED to live every day.
My mission is to help you conquer your clutter and simplify YOUR way to a happier and better life. HERE'S OUR STORY: atozenlife.com/about-a-to-zen-life
__________
NOTE: This description may contain affiliate links; these links allow you to find the items mentioned in this video at no additional cost to yourself. While this channel may earn a small amount when the viewer uses the links, the viewer is in NO WAY obligated to use these links.
