I have a similar list of items I can’t live without. After finding your channel I know I can’t live without you inspiring me to become a practical minimalist. It’s been burning inside me for years to let go of some things as I’m feeling overwhelmed & unhappy. You have made me see that it’s time. I love all your videos & as long as you continue to provide content, I’ll be watching. I’m sending you & all your viewers best wishes, happiness & good health for 2022. I’m your biggest fan from NYC. One more thing, seeing you smile brightened my gloomy day.
The question of "Use, Need, or Love" is the best quick way that I have ever used to help me with de-cluttering. It totally takes the anxiety out of the decision for me. Thank you, Benita!
I love that you have multiple pairs of reading glasses in all the places you need them! I think minimalism isn't always about having less items, but about having the items that work best for our lifestyle, even if it means we have duplicates. Thank you for another wonderful video xx
You look so fresh and calm in this video! Amazing! I love what you said about wardrobe changes due to life-style changes. I love the leggings-long t-shirt idea , as an every-day uniform. I also loved the weekend-wine idea :) So lovely and fun! Thank you.
I appreciate the cinematography in your videos. Adds to the calm. I also really appreciate the honesty throughout your videos- you are never afraid to speak your own mind which is very refreshing.
Hey Benita, you look awesome, I am 3 years post cancer now and can tell you it just gets better, your videos really inspired me to Declutter and get my life in order while I was going through treatment, so happy to see you back in action 100%
I love this because it is so down to earth with reading glasses and customized soles. Not luxurious things like, idk, latest fashion brand or whatever. Can really understand that with hurting feet, have the same problem of plantar fasciitis and also ankle problem, so I know what it means not to not notice walking. Thanks for the relaxing and inspiring videos! Oh, and for me it is coffee, headphones (to block out neighbors' noise), glasses, fridge.
Benita, I got plantar fasciitis the exact same way! Painting the exterior of a summer home for 6 hours a day, on a ladder all summer. Intense pain for months and months and milder, but constant pain for years. And I, too, wear custom insoles.
Hot water with lemon + seasonal fruit in the morning, my Ringana beauty routine, floss, hair tie, the kiss of my husband and the cuddle with my cat. Be sure all my loved ones are healthy. Stay safe, dear Benita and big hug from Italy.
I couldn't live without my cat and the serenity she's giving me. To me, Bonus is a pianist and Mini is the mascot of autumn, so they couldn't be more fit for each other. Happy New Year, Benita!
I just found your channel and it's lovely. Your cat is so beautiful. With the new year, I am starting to declutter and gravitating closer to Minimalism each day. My "can't live without" is a selection of coffee (various flavors) and a collection of mugs. I wish I could pick just one or two, but love drinking coffee from a coordinating mug. Books are also difficult to trim down since I have a stack yet to read and favorites, I read over again each year. I think in the US, we're raised that more is better, so for many, we are more wasteful and thoughtless when it comes to fast fashion, trends and what is around us. So thankful for channels like yours that teaches and guides to rethinking how we live.
I too am an avid book reader, and it's one of the hardest things for me to declutter. But in the last year or so I've managed to gift to charity 723 books (yes, I count them), and have a few thousand left. For novels I have moved over to e-readers, but retain most of my non-fiction books - art, poetry, history, etc. I mostly search out books second-hand rather than new. One of my daily pleasures is to close the laptop I work on all day, go low tech and pick up the printed page.
I recently realized that I need some good pairs of black leggings. They go with so much and they're comfortable. Pair it with a large shirt, like you said, and its perfect! Also, having multiples of certain things just makes sense. I purposely bought extras of some items just to have at home, in my car and even my work office. To me it still feels minimal as well as practical. Great video!
I love your cats. I lost my beloved Coco (a tuxedo SHD) a year ago to cancer. It's been very hard to get over. We adopted her from the local SPCA shelter here in Vancouver, Canada. I've been a volunteer there now for ten years. I work with both the cats and dogs.
Hi Benita! First of all, I must say that your videos are such a breath of fresh air! I've been following your channel for a while now, and I can say it's one of my favorites. As for the 10 things I can't live without : my prescription glasses, my laptop and my phone (I'm a freelance writer / creator), my quality winter coat (i live in Quebec, where the temperature sometimes drops to -30 or even -40 during winter), face and body moisturizer, lip balm, a notebook and a pen (i'm counting these as one thing), black coffee, a book (anything I'm reading at the moment) and a totebag!
Hi Benita, I loved this video. So many of your "ten can't live without" are my "can't live without!" Inside soles, hand cream everywhere and the essential weekend chilled wine. I like rosé and organic NZ Sauvignon Blanc. Red wine gives me a headache. I can't live without my fitbit. Apart from its daily uses, I constantly forget where I have put my phone, and my fitbit tracks it down for me. "I'm here. I'm here... Indispensable for absent minded me! 😃 You look so well and happy. I'm looking forward to more interesting content from you. Again, I wish you and all subscribers here a Happy New Year. ☘
@@BenitaLarsson Hi Benita, daily occurrence with me! 🤔 What a wonderful video today! So many funny and interesting comments on it. I'm still smiling at how many of your ten "can't live without" none of us can live without! 😀
Benita, I love love love your sense of humor. I was just thinking this morning....that I hoped we would have a new video soon. It's really nice getting to know a bit more about you. I hope that you have a very healthy and happy New Year. You look as though you are doing well.
I also keep reading glasses and hand creme everywhere, as well as note paper and a pen. They are in almost every room and in my bag. Also, in most of those places, scissors. It makes life easier.
I just ordered a book from Amazon called Fika: The Art of the Swedish Coffee Break! I plan to have Fika on the weekends (here in the USA we probably wouldn't walk off two Fikas a day!). Can't wait to get it!
Oh, Miss Benita! I can so identify with almost every one of your choices! Don't even get me started on the chapstick and hand lotion stashes...LOL! I do have one very important thing to add to the must have list and I think you will agree. A cat. We had to say goodbye to our 19 year old boy a year and a half ago. We tried living without a pet, consoling ourselves with the fact that we didn't have to pay vet bills or buy food and litter. Yeah, we were fooling ourselves. Our big family Christmas gift this year was to adopt another kitten. Best Christmas Ever! The joy, giggles, and love that silly little boy has brought to our family has been fantastic mental health therapy for all 3 of the humans here!
Good video Benita😊 I can't live without my morning coffee in the morning 😁 your hairstyle looks great. Thank you for all your videos this year, looking forward to more to come in the next year. I wish you and your family a healthy and happy new year 🥳
Hello Benita, I have 2 young boys and we love DIYs but 2022 will be the year to just keep what we love and use it all the time. So far I got one closet done and it feels amazing! I am tackling toys and crafts next. Thanks for the non judgmental encouragement I love that you you love to craft as well! Happy new year 🎉
Happy new year Benita! I wanted to take a moment to thank you for all the wonderful advice and beautiful content you always share😊 Its always, always a bright spot in the day when I see your videos! Coffee time with you is definitely a thing now! All the best to you and yours during this holiday season and for 2022! 🥂🍾🤗
Hello Benita ~ hope you had a wonderful Christmas! Many of your "can't live without" are mine as well ~ especially hand cream, coffee, & lip moisturizer ❤ I don't wear makeup, but another on my "can't live without" is skincare ~ it made me smile when you were applying your blush 🙂 I love watching your channel, so refreshing - see you in your next video. Happy New Year! 🥂
thank you Benita. -1 Coffee, 2 Alba Hawaiian lip balm, 3 ginger body scrub for elbows & knees, 4 back scratcher, 5 long handle dry natural bristle brush for circulation of lymphatic system by increasing blood flow, 6 orthopedic shoes. 7 Toms natural toothpaste. 8 flannel shirts, 9 eye glasses, 10 my supplements. Have a Blessed New Year to you and your family Benita! 🎉🎊✌🏻🙏🏻💙🤗
Hej Benita. Thank you for giving me new ways of thinking about things and the sights of gorgeous Sweden. 1. Scented wax candles 2. LED battery operated candles 3. Thick, soft, socks……cold feet yr round💁🏼♀️ 4. Sunglasses 5. Lavender scented hand cream 6. Extra large heating pads (for my fibromyalgia) 7. Flip flops. I live in Alabama/USA and our winters are not severe nor are they very long. 8. My favorite college tee shirts. 9. White tee shirts and white button up long sleeve shirts 10. My 2 incredibly soft throws
Prescription glasses, most of the items on your list, black pants, comfortable/sensible shoes, reusable bags. Thanks for your videos, always inspiring.
Great video! I can’t live without my warm cozy scarves. I love them and feel more like myself when I have it wrapped around me like a warm hug. Lip gloss and hand cream are also a must for me too. Hope you have a Happy New Year!
Most of these apply to me, with some modifications. Lipstick instead of blush. I would swap the wine for plants. I cannot live without plants. I smiled when you smiled applying the blush.
Hi Benita, thanks for your videos! The videos are pleasant to view, and inspirational for continuing to downsize. I so get the reading glasses in strategic locations at home, and I also keep a pair in my crossbody bag. Also, your hair is growing back nicely! Hope you are staying well.
Books! Real physical ones that are really mine and will stay readable. I love lending them out and passing them on. Or just keeping them. I do borrow them as well, but love my book case.
Dear Benita, I have feet problems too just wanted to tell you that minimalist barefoot shoes really helped me. Thank you for your great video. Have a great day!
I have many favorite things that I will use over and over and the first one is Natralia Heel Balm. It's for rough, dry feet. It smooths and softens, definitely has been a winner for me.
Hi Benita! I can’t remember the video, I think it was the Spring cleaning one where you put your AirPods on a charging station. Well, I have AirPods but did not have anywhere to charge them, so I thought. I usually charge them in the morning, once my portable charger is charged. Well, wait no more, I recently bought a night light that has a charging station for my phone, well after watching jour video, this morning g, I came into my bedroom and put my AirPods on that charging station and voila, it works! I am so happy! Now I wait no longer. This is the best feeling ever! Thank you for the unspoken tip.
happy new year! personally, i love muji leggings. i’m no longer pregnant, but i’ll probably replace my maternity ones with the same style when they wear out because it’s more comfortable than an elastic band and it keeps my stomach warm in the winter. from what i see on the fabric label here in japan, organic cotton is the main component.
Seeing you smiling in the video made me so happy. What a great video to end the year with. Those are similar to what I cant live without..including the wine! Such a calming voice you have. Happy Holidays!
My glasses. Hand lotion. Chapstick. Lots of drinking water (and a bottle of it whenever I go out). Slippers. My phone. My journal (paper and app versions). Candles (unscented) & oil lamps. Self-determination. Long nights.
My husband passed away unexpectedly last week. Do you ever have lonely times? I am fighting fear. I know it will pass but it's a bit disconcerting to come home to an empty house. Love your channel and your hair color.
I’m so sorry to hear this! My heartfelt condolences!❤️ To be honest I never feel lonely but then again I’m a bit of a loner. I feel very content being on my own. I’m sure it will take some time to get used to for you and let that be ok. What a huge adjustment. You’re in my thoughts!
It’s the little things that make life easier and add comfort. I couldn’t live w/out sunblock, daily walks, books, a camera, daily vitamins (multi, D^3, etc) and morning smoothies.
This video answered my burning, yet trivial question, as to what a minimalist would do with her Silver RU-vid Creator Award. Nice to see it on the shelf! Here’s hoping it is replaced with a gold one soon!
I love your hair - looks so flattering on you! I really enjoy the calm, peaceful vibe of your home and videos - so relaxing to watch and provides so much inspiration!! Happy holidays to you!!! 😊❤️
Bentia you always brighten my day, thank you. Great list, hand cream, reading glasses, and coffee make my list too, plus your videos. ❤ I have to say you are looking lovely and your cat is just beautiful. Happy New Year! ✨
I just discovered your channel, and I love it. I've been living what I term as "cozy minimalism" for awhile now, and I find that the more I let go of the more I want to let go. I have yet to find a pair of jeans that I find comfortable, so I live in grey or black leggings (capri for warmer weather and ankle length for colder). I finally had to retire my very old, worn tee shirts, so I purchased 5 black tops and one dressier tunic-style top in grey/ black. I think that is the best idea I've adopted from minimalistic channels. I have never cared about clothes, shoes, jewelry, etc. so this has made my life so easy. Minimalism has been great for me, but I still buy things when I feel that I need or want them. My rule is one in, one out, so I don't buy until I am ready to let go of an item that I no longer need/want. I'm going to go watch more of your videos!
A leggings recommendation I’d make would be Encircled, a local (to me), Certified B corporation - they are environmentally friendly/conscious, and offer slightly dressy/elevated leggings.
I put on my mascara this morning...for me! Full day of laundry and cleaning the house but it makes me feel good when I look good. I also keep hand lotion in different places. Blessed New Year💕
Thank you Benita for all your videos this year. They are just the best. Love your list- makes me think....certainly I can't do without cnd creative nail design hand lotion, the citrus and green tea scent is just so happy! Wishing you a very happy new year 🎉 PS off for a glass of holiday wine, white of course 🥂
I wish my cat took medications so easily !!! I really enjoy your videos - I learn something each time :) 1. My cat 2. My tea in the morning 3. My china tea mug 4. Lip balm 5. Ceiling fans 6. Comfortable but still attractive shoes 7. A nice handbag 8. Scarves in cooler months 9. My orthopedic pillow 10. My husband !
Thank you for this video. Like an end-of-year gratitude list. I treasure the following comforts: cotton - clothing and quilts, ironed pillow cases, my favorite perfume (same for thirty years), coffee with whole milk, sourdough bread, Peony-scented soaps, indoor plants/bulbs (no garden), my books, music, my ancient Bernina. I don't use my iphone to its full potential. Thank you for the suggestions.
Me encantan tus vídeos Benita, me relajan y transmiten paz. Mis lentes, protector solar, zapatos cómodos, pijama ligera, teléfono, crema para manos, bálsamo labial, desinfectante de manos, solo eso.❤️
Hola Benita!! Muchas gracias por tus vídeos, me gusta todo lo que compartes con nosotros y la serenidad que tienes, me uno al comentario de otra chica que te da las gracias por los subtítulos en español.Feliz año para ti y los tuyos ,un saludo desde Bilbao, España🇪🇦
Hi Benita, another lovely video, thank you! In place of coffee, tea would be on my list. But I prefer a particular brand and type of tea and now that my local shops no longer stock it, I order it in practically wholesale quantities from the Canadian wholesaler! Whenever we travel (those were the days ...) I make sure to bring enough tea bags to cover the trip and, if I have space, I bring my favourite mug. Yes, craaaazy!!
Cześć Benita! Jak zawsze jesteś naturalna i sympatyczna:) Pokazujesz proste życie a jest w tym dużo wdzięku i czaru. Dziękuję Ci za to co robisz! Wszystkiego najlepszego w Nowym Roku:)
Hi, my favourite leggings are from Rapanui clothing, made ethically from organic cotton 😊 they are super comfy and I love that you can get them in a bundle of two pairs!
I’m with you hand cream, lip salve, glasses, insoles😂and white wine but I’d also add crisps on crisp Friday. Love all your videos, very encouraging and inspiring. Happy new year.
Thank you Benitta for a year of calm inspiring videos. Looking forward to many more in the new year. Hope you had a lovely Christmas time. You are looking so well. Your hair style really suits you. Best wishes 💟x
Your videos always calm me down. I love seeing your cats in this one, simple things in life just makes everything better! I’m going to start my list even though some items are same as yours, it’s a great exercise to really think about what you need on the day to day basis. Happy holidays and thank you!!
Great video! We don't need to much things for a happy life. :) Me, I can't live without: my perfumes, my hydrating creme, a good mascara, some cream foundation, a big mug of cofee in the morning, a book, my cell phone, a comfy pair of leggins or jeans (like you), my glasses and a verry good desert (mille feuilles) on Sunday. I wish you a Happy 2022 and inspiration for your videos. Hugs from Montreal!
Oh Benita this was the best video I've seen all month. The shots, the music and the voiceover were all perfect. This calmed me like no other. So thank you so so much.
Hi Benita, would you consider doing a minimal makeup video? I would like to know what products you use. I am always on the search for good natural products.
Hello Benita. I enjoyed your list of 10 essentials. It has made me think about what mine are. An interesting introspective topic 😊 I really enjoy your vlogs and look forward to more in 2022. Wishing you a healthy and happy new year 💚
🇬🇧 Hope you had a good Christmas 🎄 Things I can’t live without 1. My dog 2. My skincare 3. Perfume 4. Books 5. Chocolate 6. Coffee Machine 7. My TV 8. My washing machine 9. My glasses 10. My phone & iPad Candles too
10 Items I can't live without: my Lipbalm from Burts and Bees, my Muji aroma diffuser + aroma oils to help me sleep, my hand lotion, my cellphone, my watch (I feel naked without it!), a pen or a pencil + notepad because Ilike to write my thoughts a lot, a book, Spotify + bluetooth speaker :-)
Another great video Benita, giving me ideas on how I can become more minimal in my home. I'm going to tell my brother and sister-in-law about the phone cases, they will definitely be interested, thanks
