BLOGMAS DAY 1

Ways to save in 2025 If anything the pandemic taught is more time to think about where we spend our money personal investments and financials should be put in order for long term aka a better future. Started putting in stocks and crypto reading up and teaching yourself valuable knowledge to get further in life no more wasting it on delivery & online shopping with no restriction and compulsive habits. Most people just don't want to open their minds to change but adjustments can be made to upgrade your status just means relooking your lifestyle choices.

1. PROCESSED FAST FOOD this ones tough because sometimes I get lazy but I rather order something as a substitute then buy frozen goods like pizza's and frozen dinners but whole grains in bulk are better options then fast food at least make it healthy if it's on the go

2. PERFUMES often don't last long can cause skin irritation best to spend your money on an oud that will last longer you have to spend more amount but it will be worth it then cheapy kinds filled with toxic ingriedents to worsen your body

3. NAILPOLISH I gave this up a while ago and don't miss it I'm not really a girly girl and I rather pay to get my nails done professionally oncei n a while or get the press on it never lasts and I don't have the patience for it

4. SALAD DRESSINGS or SAUCES make your own you have the time and get pride out of enriching your culinary skills and it's better when it's homemade using appliances then store bought ones filled with sugar and additives

5. CARS depending on your income feel great to have as a means of transportation but ultimately not necessary if you don't need especially living in the city take transit or uber/lyft insurance is high so if you don't share a one why have it?

6. FAST FASHION while it's slowly catching on cotton linen and silk is the focus and polyester rayon never lasts you end up washing it once and it's worn out thrift for wardrobe basics and support companies that take the environment in mind over the big names

7. BUYING A HOUSE a no brainer here with rising morgage rates I couldn't even imagining owning in this economy budget while renting and only pay it off fully if you got the money or else your locked in for life especially if you travel I don't wish to be stuck in one place for years no longer a dream to aspire to

8. CELEBRITY MAKEUP/SKINCARE BRANDS  I'm so over it like ugh so unnecessary seriously as if the market is already saturated with enough products from REAL one's who specialize with professional dermatologists and makeup artists who have been around for years mind you minus Patrick Ta or Makeup by Mario I'm here for but celebrities make enough bank they don't need more

9. STREAMING SERVICES this one I know people will low key disagree I mean it replace cable tv the only one I'd say is worthy is HBO Max or Apple TV but there are way too many nowadays designed just to keep you lazy on the couch then from living your life or improving it I watch online through a website so saves the hassle read more its a dying resource

10.  BODYWASH & BEAUTY PRODUCTS now hear me out I know you all especially ladies love your foamy soapy smelling liquids bottles to bathe with but their bad for the environment full of chemicals and use up quickly your better off purchasing bar soaps which last longer and won't dry out your skin and green makeup brands