Personally I think so many of these actions are cultural. Here in Brazil it's totally normal to stay living with your parents after your 20s, also taking lunch to work, cooking your own food from scratch, being an outfit repeater, making your coffee at home, this is totally normal here.

People who judge you for bringing your own food to work are stupid. Those are the people who have no savings and cant travel, because of their stupid spending decisions.

Cooking your own food makes you healthier - better quality food and smaller portions, and avoiding the UPF’s. I agree!

When people say second hand clothes are gross, as a person who worked (high end) retail for four years, all I can tell them is... all clothes are second hand.  When 50 people try a piece on and leave ALL of their DNA in it, it's not only used, but filthy as well.  "New" clothing is filled with other people's dandruff, deodorant, sweat, makeup, saliva/mucus  (sneezing, blowing nose), and-- I kid you not-- I've had people try on pants w/o underwear on.  After all of this, they leave the clothes in a pile on the filthy dressing room floor where people could've stepped in dog poop, spit, urine, etc.  Now, I rarely buy anything new, but when I buy "new" clothes, I will never wear them w/o washing them first.

Can you do a video on how to prevent overconsumption/shopping addictions, and a video on how to become a minimalist and decluttering your life?

1. cook at home
2. buy broad market low cost index fund
3. live at home
4. wear the same outfit everyday
5. make coffee at home
6. drive an old car/second hand car
7. pay credit card in full monthly
8. shop second hand
9. decline experiences that "don't align with who you are"
10. drink less alcohol

I can’t believe people still think that thrifting is gross because there’s something called ✨washing machine ✨ crazy concept right?😂

Finally, like-minded lady on the other side of the screen. Thank you for making healthy common sense things glamorous ❤

Hi Mia, amazing video! I don't understand why people get criticized for living at home (especially in western societies) when its very common in many cultures. Not to mention how difficult the expectation can be to be immediately financially independent from parents at 18. I think its 100% better to save in a stable environment than try to rush and get your own place, etc, while struggling. Could you possibly make a video about smart finance decisions for young adults/college students? :)

7:11 Exactly. You didn't ignore your opportunities, advantages, privilege. I have the privilege of time before my next class, so I'm getting a certification. I work full-time, I have a family and a household to manage alongside my husband. But, I have the privilege of 5 weeks before my next class. Everyone has something.

Einstein apparently wore the same thing everyday for the same reason!

Let me say… my husband is an amazing cook. My coworkers are always envious of my lunches I bring. Often he will send extra for my coworkers and they LOVE it. Who is judging for bringing your meals?

I'm glad I found your content. you have inspired me in many ways. Best of luck !!!

off topic the styling choice of the bandana is soooo cute

Hint: if your colleagues look at you strangely because of your container make them aware of your specific diet or calorie counting (which maybe true), this changes the attitude. For me bringing my food is: protein counting and diet and money saving.

Typ for video🤭 can you do your  best and worst purchases of 2025. Thanks to you i change my mindset about money so thank you so much for that. Iam 20 year old living in Europe and money is very tabu in my country and also in my family. Thank you for making me more financially literate.

Thank you for your lesson. I really like the concepts of frugal chic and frugal living. These are things we all know deep down, but we never truly realize them until someone points them out. Nowadays, I am practicing frugality more and more each day.

I am in my 40s, have a young child and alcohol just isn’t in the plan these days. But I do really enjoy a quality wine, gin or mezcal. It comes down to enjoying the experience of it and expertise that is put into that drink and nothing else :) I would actually much prefer to enjoy alcohol without the drunk effect or hangover :)

Hi Mia! I'm watching your videos and they are very cool. Thank you so much for the advice. I am an argentinian living in Europe and i am so surprised by the level of consumerism that there is here. In Argentina there are so many people with money problems that even rich people usually are frugal. It's a cultural thing, we also appreciate natural looks, we don't use that much make up or elegant fashion (fashion is really expensive), we use things until they break and luxury is kind of bad seen. I think you would find really interesting how consumerism works in latinoamerica were there are not so many people actually buying.

I really love your videos)) thank you!

I live with my in laws and I don’t really care what people think! I’ve always bought it at my own lunch and I treat myself to a Greggs tea every day when I’m at work (£1.40).