How much did I buy and declutter in 2023? (MINIMALISM Challenge)

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In 2023, I did a challenge. I tracked everything I bought and everything I decluttered for the whole year. Down to the tiniest details. This challenge became a bit trickier when we decided to buy an apartment and move halfway through the year, but even in the chaos of moving, I kept track of it all. In today's new video, I share the results with you. So here's everything I bought and decluttered in 2023 (moving edition!).

This was a very interesting experiment, to see how things can add up, even if you're living a minimalist lifestyle. And of course, I also tell you about why I made these purchasing or decluttering decisions, and what my conclusions about them are as a minimalist.

Lots of love,
🌼 Vera

VIDEO CHAPTERS
Intro 0:00
Challenge ground rules 0:47
Home maintenance stuff 1:51
Furniture 3:52
Other home stuff 5:15
Dishes, serving ware etc 7:44
Kitchen stuff 8:10
Shoutout to the sponsor 8:34
Clothing 10:05
Accessories 12:17
Tech & electronics 12:52
Books 13:54
Plants & pots 14:26
Art & hobby supplies 15:48
Sentimental items 15:59
Final thoughts & conclusions 16:43

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