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  • šŸšŸ‚šŸƒthe more i get outside, the better i feel • outside every day šŸƒšŸšŸ‚

šŸ‚šŸšŸƒ exposure to artificial light, blue screens, + WIFI (and being sedentary) drains our energy šŸƒšŸšŸ‚

P.S. it’s stunning here in the mountains in Fall

* intentional living 
* simple life 
* get outside 
* nature heals 
* gratitude 
* slow living 
* self care
* move every day
  • šŸ¤ I love reselling things i no longer wear • it helps fund my secondhand finds, keeps things in circulation, and gives me a reason to let something go before bringing something new in šŸ¤

• living below our means 
• financial freedom 
• thrifting 
• thrifted fashion 
• second hand clothes 
• intentional living 
• simple life 
• living debt free 
• natural fiber clothing 
• sustainable living
  • šŸ’°taking about money is tricky • we all have our stories and ideas around it • i’m just sharing things i do to live financially in my value system 

šŸ’°my goal is to live under our means in order to live a less stressful life • i value buying things second hand to save resources • i want to consume less • saving is more important than spending to me •having money saved and invested helps me create the life I want 

šŸ’°learning to be happy with less has made it possible to SAVE • there was a time when having a fully funded emergency fund and money in savings wasn’t possible • being financially responsible has been a journey
  • šŸ§„šŸ‘–second hand outfit of the day • you don’t have to buy new to dress well • so many great pieces are already out there • second hand is my favorite way to find pieces i love • it’s easier to find my personal style when i’m being intentional and not just copying trends 

šŸ§„šŸ‘– what i paid:

* vintage cashmere turtleneck sweater $24 from eBay
* organic cotton Everlane pants $18 from eBay 
* genuine leather belt $18 eBay
* black leather boots borrowed from little human 

• sustainable living
• living below our means 
• financial freedom 
• thrifting 
• second hand clothes 
• intentional living 
• simple life 
• living debt free
  • šŸ‘¢ taking care of what i have instead of always looking for something newšŸ¤Ž • a little non toxic leather conditioner = another season wearing what i already own and LOVE • investing in good quality things that i care for year after year > constantly feeling like i need to consume and replace 

šŸ‘¢ the 2 pairs of boots on the left are both over 7 years old 

šŸ‘¢using Leather Honey to soften, protect and restore my favorite boots 

• sustainable living
• living below our means 
• financial freedom 
• thrifting 
• second hand clothes 
• intentional living 
• simple life 
• living debt free
  • šŸ’— not giving advice here • just sharing our journey • living under our means allows us to live the life we LOVE • and gives us the margin to pay for the things that really matter, to save for the future and to have a less stressful life 

šŸ’—nothing groundbreaking • just some simple choices we make every day • choosing to live a life with less CONSUMPTION and more CONTENTMENT 😊
  • šŸ¤ i’ve always loved old things • the craftsmanship, the character, the stories they carry • they just don’t make them like they used to. šŸ¤
  • šŸ’— REAL FREEDOM comes from a simple life • let’s normalize living below our means, paying cash instead of living in debt, living in small houses, cooking meals at home, wearing secondhand clothes, driving older cars without payments , and having an emergency fund tucked away. 

šŸ’— less pressure to have more • less pressure to compare ourselves to unrealistic social media lives • more freedom to enjoy what we have and the simply lives we’ve created šŸ’—
  • šŸ‘–šŸ§„ natural  fibers • neutral colors • timeless  pieces • secondhand finds • quality over trends 

šŸ’— i don’t need more • just need what feels like me šŸ’— 

WHAT I PAID:

* wool blend sweater from men’s section Goodwill $8
* white denim from Plato’s Closet $11
* J Crew cotton tank from local consignment store $9
* Leather belt from eBay $18
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šŸšŸ‚šŸƒthe more i get outside, the better i feel • outside every day šŸƒšŸšŸ‚

šŸ‚šŸšŸƒ exposure to artificial light, blue screens, + WIFI (and being sedentary) drains our energy šŸƒšŸšŸ‚

P.S. it’s stunning here in the mountains in Fall

* intentional living 
* simple life 
* get outside 
* nature heals 
* gratitude 
* slow living 
* self care
* move every day
View Reel on Instagram
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šŸšŸ‚šŸƒthe more i get outside, the better i feel • outside every day šŸƒšŸšŸ‚ šŸ‚šŸšŸƒ exposure to artificial light, blue screens, + WIFI (and being sedentary) drains our energy šŸƒšŸšŸ‚ P.S. it’s stunning here in the mountains in Fall * intentional living * simple life * get outside * nature heals * gratitude * slow living * self care * move every day
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šŸ¤ I love reselling things i no longer wear • it helps fund my secondhand finds, keeps things in circulation, and gives me a reason to let something go before bringing something new in šŸ¤

• living below our means 
• financial freedom 
• thrifting 
• thrifted fashion 
• second hand clothes 
• intentional living 
• simple life 
• living debt free 
• natural fiber clothing 
• sustainable living
View Reel on Instagram
@savorylotus
@savorylotus
•
Follow
šŸ¤ I love reselling things i no longer wear • it helps fund my secondhand finds, keeps things in circulation, and gives me a reason to let something go before bringing something new in šŸ¤ • living below our means • financial freedom • thrifting • thrifted fashion • second hand clothes • intentional living • simple life • living debt free • natural fiber clothing • sustainable living
2 days ago
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2/9
šŸ’°taking about money is tricky • we all have our stories and ideas around it • i’m just sharing things i do to live financially in my value system 

šŸ’°my goal is to live under our means in order to live a less stressful life • i value buying things second hand to save resources • i want to consume less • saving is more important than spending to me •having money saved and invested helps me create the life I want 

šŸ’°learning to be happy with less has made it possible to SAVE • there was a time when having a fully funded emergency fund and money in savings wasn’t possible • being financially responsible has been a journey
šŸ’°taking about money is tricky • we all have our stories and ideas around it • i’m just sharing things i do to live financially in my value system 

šŸ’°my goal is to live under our means in order to live a less stressful life • i value buying things second hand to save resources • i want to consume less • saving is more important than spending to me •having money saved and invested helps me create the life I want 

šŸ’°learning to be happy with less has made it possible to SAVE • there was a time when having a fully funded emergency fund and money in savings wasn’t possible • being financially responsible has been a journey
šŸ’°taking about money is tricky • we all have our stories and ideas around it • i’m just sharing things i do to live financially in my value system 

šŸ’°my goal is to live under our means in order to live a less stressful life • i value buying things second hand to save resources • i want to consume less • saving is more important than spending to me •having money saved and invested helps me create the life I want 

šŸ’°learning to be happy with less has made it possible to SAVE • there was a time when having a fully funded emergency fund and money in savings wasn’t possible • being financially responsible has been a journey
šŸ’°taking about money is tricky • we all have our stories and ideas around it • i’m just sharing things i do to live financially in my value system 

šŸ’°my goal is to live under our means in order to live a less stressful life • i value buying things second hand to save resources • i want to consume less • saving is more important than spending to me •having money saved and invested helps me create the life I want 

šŸ’°learning to be happy with less has made it possible to SAVE • there was a time when having a fully funded emergency fund and money in savings wasn’t possible • being financially responsible has been a journey
šŸ’°taking about money is tricky • we all have our stories and ideas around it • i’m just sharing things i do to live financially in my value system 

šŸ’°my goal is to live under our means in order to live a less stressful life • i value buying things second hand to save resources • i want to consume less • saving is more important than spending to me •having money saved and invested helps me create the life I want 

šŸ’°learning to be happy with less has made it possible to SAVE • there was a time when having a fully funded emergency fund and money in savings wasn’t possible • being financially responsible has been a journey
šŸ’°taking about money is tricky • we all have our stories and ideas around it • i’m just sharing things i do to live financially in my value system 

šŸ’°my goal is to live under our means in order to live a less stressful life • i value buying things second hand to save resources • i want to consume less • saving is more important than spending to me •having money saved and invested helps me create the life I want 

šŸ’°learning to be happy with less has made it possible to SAVE • there was a time when having a fully funded emergency fund and money in savings wasn’t possible • being financially responsible has been a journey
šŸ’°taking about money is tricky • we all have our stories and ideas around it • i’m just sharing things i do to live financially in my value system 

šŸ’°my goal is to live under our means in order to live a less stressful life • i value buying things second hand to save resources • i want to consume less • saving is more important than spending to me •having money saved and invested helps me create the life I want 

šŸ’°learning to be happy with less has made it possible to SAVE • there was a time when having a fully funded emergency fund and money in savings wasn’t possible • being financially responsible has been a journey
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šŸ’°taking about money is tricky • we all have our stories and ideas around it • i’m just sharing things i do to live financially in my value system šŸ’°my goal is to live under our means in order to live a less stressful life • i value buying things second hand to save resources • i want to consume less • saving is more important than spending to me •having money saved and invested helps me create the life I want šŸ’°learning to be happy with less has made it possible to SAVE • there was a time when having a fully funded emergency fund and money in savings wasn’t possible • being financially responsible has been a journey
4 days ago
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3/9
šŸ§„šŸ‘–second hand outfit of the day • you don’t have to buy new to dress well • so many great pieces are already out there • second hand is my favorite way to find pieces i love • it’s easier to find my personal style when i’m being intentional and not just copying trends 

šŸ§„šŸ‘– what i paid:

* vintage cashmere turtleneck sweater $24 from eBay
* organic cotton Everlane pants $18 from eBay 
* genuine leather belt $18 eBay
* black leather boots borrowed from little human 

• sustainable living
• living below our means 
• financial freedom 
• thrifting 
• second hand clothes 
• intentional living 
• simple life 
• living debt free
View Reel on Instagram
@savorylotus
@savorylotus
•
Follow
šŸ§„šŸ‘–second hand outfit of the day • you don’t have to buy new to dress well • so many great pieces are already out there • second hand is my favorite way to find pieces i love • it’s easier to find my personal style when i’m being intentional and not just copying trends šŸ§„šŸ‘– what i paid: * vintage cashmere turtleneck sweater $24 from eBay * organic cotton Everlane pants $18 from eBay * genuine leather belt $18 eBay * black leather boots borrowed from little human • sustainable living • living below our means • financial freedom • thrifting • second hand clothes • intentional living • simple life • living debt free
5 days ago
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4/9
šŸ‘¢ taking care of what i have instead of always looking for something newšŸ¤Ž • a little non toxic leather conditioner = another season wearing what i already own and LOVE • investing in good quality things that i care for year after year > constantly feeling like i need to consume and replace 

šŸ‘¢ the 2 pairs of boots on the left are both over 7 years old 

šŸ‘¢using Leather Honey to soften, protect and restore my favorite boots 

• sustainable living
• living below our means 
• financial freedom 
• thrifting 
• second hand clothes 
• intentional living 
• simple life 
• living debt free
View Reel on Instagram
@savorylotus
@savorylotus
•
Follow
šŸ‘¢ taking care of what i have instead of always looking for something newšŸ¤Ž • a little non toxic leather conditioner = another season wearing what i already own and LOVE • investing in good quality things that i care for year after year > constantly feeling like i need to consume and replace šŸ‘¢ the 2 pairs of boots on the left are both over 7 years old šŸ‘¢using Leather Honey to soften, protect and restore my favorite boots • sustainable living • living below our means • financial freedom • thrifting • second hand clothes • intentional living • simple life • living debt free
6 days ago
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5/9
šŸ’— not giving advice here • just sharing our journey • living under our means allows us to live the life we LOVE • and gives us the margin to pay for the things that really matter, to save for the future and to have a less stressful life 

šŸ’—nothing groundbreaking • just some simple choices we make every day • choosing to live a life with less CONSUMPTION and more CONTENTMENT 😊
šŸ’— not giving advice here • just sharing our journey • living under our means allows us to live the life we LOVE • and gives us the margin to pay for the things that really matter, to save for the future and to have a less stressful life 

šŸ’—nothing groundbreaking • just some simple choices we make every day • choosing to live a life with less CONSUMPTION and more CONTENTMENT 😊
šŸ’— not giving advice here • just sharing our journey • living under our means allows us to live the life we LOVE • and gives us the margin to pay for the things that really matter, to save for the future and to have a less stressful life 

šŸ’—nothing groundbreaking • just some simple choices we make every day • choosing to live a life with less CONSUMPTION and more CONTENTMENT 😊
šŸ’— not giving advice here • just sharing our journey • living under our means allows us to live the life we LOVE • and gives us the margin to pay for the things that really matter, to save for the future and to have a less stressful life 

šŸ’—nothing groundbreaking • just some simple choices we make every day • choosing to live a life with less CONSUMPTION and more CONTENTMENT 😊
šŸ’— not giving advice here • just sharing our journey • living under our means allows us to live the life we LOVE • and gives us the margin to pay for the things that really matter, to save for the future and to have a less stressful life 

šŸ’—nothing groundbreaking • just some simple choices we make every day • choosing to live a life with less CONSUMPTION and more CONTENTMENT 😊
šŸ’— not giving advice here • just sharing our journey • living under our means allows us to live the life we LOVE • and gives us the margin to pay for the things that really matter, to save for the future and to have a less stressful life 

šŸ’—nothing groundbreaking • just some simple choices we make every day • choosing to live a life with less CONSUMPTION and more CONTENTMENT 😊
šŸ’— not giving advice here • just sharing our journey • living under our means allows us to live the life we LOVE • and gives us the margin to pay for the things that really matter, to save for the future and to have a less stressful life 

šŸ’—nothing groundbreaking • just some simple choices we make every day • choosing to live a life with less CONSUMPTION and more CONTENTMENT 😊
šŸ’— not giving advice here • just sharing our journey • living under our means allows us to live the life we LOVE • and gives us the margin to pay for the things that really matter, to save for the future and to have a less stressful life 

šŸ’—nothing groundbreaking • just some simple choices we make every day • choosing to live a life with less CONSUMPTION and more CONTENTMENT 😊
šŸ’— not giving advice here • just sharing our journey • living under our means allows us to live the life we LOVE • and gives us the margin to pay for the things that really matter, to save for the future and to have a less stressful life 

šŸ’—nothing groundbreaking • just some simple choices we make every day • choosing to live a life with less CONSUMPTION and more CONTENTMENT 😊
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šŸ’— not giving advice here • just sharing our journey • living under our means allows us to live the life we LOVE • and gives us the margin to pay for the things that really matter, to save for the future and to have a less stressful life šŸ’—nothing groundbreaking • just some simple choices we make every day • choosing to live a life with less CONSUMPTION and more CONTENTMENT 😊
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šŸ¤ i’ve always loved old things • the craftsmanship, the character, the stories they carry • they just don’t make them like they used to. šŸ¤
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šŸ’— REAL FREEDOM comes from a simple life • let’s normalize living below our means, paying cash instead of living in debt, living in small houses, cooking meals at home, wearing secondhand clothes, driving older cars without payments , and having an emergency fund tucked away. šŸ’— less pressure to have more • less pressure to compare ourselves to unrealistic social media lives • more freedom to enjoy what we have and the simply lives we’ve created šŸ’—
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šŸ‘–šŸ§„ natural fibers • neutral colors • timeless pieces • secondhand finds • quality over trends šŸ’— i don’t need more • just need what feels like me šŸ’— WHAT I PAID: * wool blend sweater from men’s section Goodwill $8 * white denim from Plato’s Closet $11 * J Crew cotton tank from local consignment store $9 * Leather belt from eBay $18
2 weeks ago
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