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: null » INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/atozenlife/ » BLOG: https://atozenlife.com/ » FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/atozenlife ►💰FREE BUDGET PLANNER [PDF]: » Grab here: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/r9e9t6 __________ ► 💸 2022 FRUGAL FEBRUARY VIDEOS: » How to Do a No-Spend Challenge ( +8 Tips): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWvFpZn0liU » 5 Words to Stop Shopping and Save Money: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=za3i5uW2wt0 » Best and Worst Purchases of 2021: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNKzbOm9BAI » We Bought NOTHING for One Month (Results): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbijdakApqw ► 💻 READ THE BLOG: » How to Do a No-Spend Challenge: https://atozenlife.com/no-spend-challenge » 5 Ways Comparison is the Thief of Joy: https://atozenlife.com/comparison-is-the-thief-of-joy » 7 Words to Make Intentional Shopping a Habit for Life: https://atozenlife.com/intentional-shopping __________ ***Marissa's sizing: - Height = 5'6" - Weight = 135 lbs ► 👕 SECONDHAND CLOTHING ITEMS: » Denim pinafore dress: https://ebay.us/rsLPM9 » Beige H&M linen dress: https://ebay.us/GA76e7 » H&M linen paper bag waist skirt: https://ebay.us/UVwzrn ► 🌸 NEW CLOTHING ITEMS: » Wide-leg linen pants (olive green; size "M"): http://shrsl.com/3kqfd » Blue linen wrap dress (sea green; size "XS"): http://shrsl.com/3kqff » Oversized linen cardigan (desert sage; size "XS/S"): http://shrsl.com/3kqfg » Linen pants with elastic waist (desert sage; size "S/M"): http://shrsl.com/3kqfi » Boho linen maxi dress (white & beige stripes, vertical; size "XS"): http://shrsl.com/3kqfl » Ruffle linen wrap skirt (ashes of rose pink; size "XS"): http://shrsl.com/3kqfm » Sketchers sandals: https://amzn.to/3T7b9y4 __________ ► FAVORITE DECLUTTER + ORGANIZE STUFF: 👟 Shoeboxes - free :) 🥛 Empty glass jars - free :) 👕 Velvet hangers - https://amzn.to/2SWvxEH 🧦 Fabric storage boxes (folding): https://amzn.to/36p7PIe 🎋 Bamboo drawer dividers - https://amzn.to/2SFwgLl 📝 Paper shredder: https://amzn.to/32uuNeR ► FAVORITE YOUTUBE TOOLS: » Camera: https://amzn.to/2TLIg0J » Vlogging lens: https://amzn.to/3zDIpDW » Bokeh lens: https://amzn.to/2SHHEt3 » Vlog tripod: https://amzn.to/3vxfzSJ » My tripod: https://amzn.to/2SIaMjS » Music: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/typcc0/ » TubeBuddy: https://www.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: https://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.