Got a basket and gathered up all the paperwork om my island then put the basket on the plant & key stand. Amazing Now to find a place for the huge blender. Yay! Kitchen looks better already
Paperwork is the hardest category for 99% of my clients. There is so much of it! Here's a vid I did on how to break down your paper categories: ua-cam.com/video/W5vfqMrEO-o/v-deo.html
The maybe box is a great idea. We keep one that is filled over about three months and gone through before sending to donation. I do the same thing with a bag dedicated to clothing when I am clearing out my drawers or closet (the horror). I do the medicine cabinet every year around September when Scout season starts. My husband helps by decluttering his areas, and encouraging me to declutter mine, ha ha. He is very good about keeping his stuff corralled, donated, and trashed.
I have watched this video several times. Each time I say oh yeah that works. Especially the 7 day wait to shop. I was buying storage containers thinking they would work only to find out it wasn’t quite right or don’t fit in the space. Some I returned but some I had to give away. I’m taking 2 days off to get my dining room and bedroom decluttered. Then I’ll rearrange the bedroom furniture… again … to make it work better for my sleeping area and my office/sewing room. It’s a small room and I probably have too much furniture in there, but I’m determined to make it work. I love watching your videos and getting your tips and tricks for Decluttering and organizing my stuff. Hopefully I can send pictures soon. I need to take before pictures so “I” can see my progress. Thanks again!
I really liked your picture organization idea. I not only have my pictures in tubs, I also have 2 tubs that were my mom and dads pictures. I am definitely going to try this.
I found you here just recently and am so happy I did!!! So grateful for the tip on photos. Finally a plan I can implement that seems doable. THANK YOU!!!
I really need to do the clothes closet purge. I like that you made it in small increments. My other big issue is photographs. You make it sound possible to sort them all 5 minutes at a time. Thank you for the motivation!
I will definitely be using the de clutter a counter. I am so bad about dumping everything on one of my kitchen counters, but if I do what you suggest, I might just be able to change my bad habits. Thank you so much! You are the best!
So the response to the heart-to-heart talk about too much clutter was just a stare. Oh, wait. I was looking into a mirror. 😉😆 Love your tips! I’m pretty good about recycling/shredding unneeded mail but need to get rid of the year-old bills. I also need to set up folders for things that are time-sensitive by month, so I can address or toss without going through unorganized stacks. 😇
You made me laugh out loud! Paperwork is the HARDEST!!!! We get so much of it - and have been told it's important forever! But, times have changed.... and only select paperwork is irreplaceable anymore.
Thanks so much for these great tips. Getting rid of small appliances and clothing would really help me out. I need to start on those tomorrow. No, really need to start all of your tips. I love the one on organizing pictures. Thanks again for sharing. Take care.
You can do it! Set your timer!!! And tell me how you did! Accountability helps so much!!! So.... I'll be excited to hear how you did with today's 5-minutes! 😉
Well it’s a start. I removed my blender from the counter top and placed it in my get rid of box. Also getting rid of two electric skillets. That was just five minutes. Lol. That’s a start. Thanks so much. Gotta a busy Friday with my grandkids. Maybe do some more Saturday. Thanks so much!
Oh wow this is what I have been doing some. My junk drawer is next on my list. I seem to have all my manuals in there and I need to find a new home for them just not sure where to put them. Ideas would help. Then I have to work on my craft room. Big job there. Thank you for this video great info. Have a great day.
I don't have a junk drawer anymore! I went through it, put most of the stuff away, then took what was left and put it in a plastic shoebox and labeled it "What the . . . ?" When I need something that I can't figure out where I put, I start there. It holds things that I KNOW are important but don't know why. It has worked for about 5 years, so far. And it's great having that drawer be useable again! My husband insists I keep my larger countertop appliances in the pantry instead of on the kitchen counter. It's a real pain when I want my heavy KitchenAid mixer, but it does help keep the counter decluttered. Our biggest issues are receipts and photographs. I love the suggestion of grabbing a handful and sorting them! I will definitely use that one. As far as the receipts, I like the idea of putting them in a box, bin, ANYTHING other than the dining room table!!!!!! Urg! Thank you for all your videos. I think I'll have the husband watch this one, too.
I keep my receipts in one box... and just go through them at tax time. If I need a receipt, I don't mind fishing through the top layer to find it.... and I always know where they are.
We sort the receipts by store. Any stores we don't shop at often goes into the misc. slot. This is very helpful because we tend to take things back a lot. Hmm, that seven day waiting period is a VERY good idea for us!
I really like the Maybe Box and the 7 Day Hold. I shop online and I put things in my wish basket or whatever site has, then I want to go back a week later to see if I still want it. Usually its only a day or two. I do compare items when the websites allow that. I find that helpful, because most times, I end up getting nothing. I am going to try the 5 minute timer for all areas and see how I go. See what works best for me. From watching your videos, I have now thought about how to have the decluttered look in all rooms, especially the kitchen. We have this space from under the sink bench which takes up 70% of that wall length. We have put small pieces of furniture that fit under there to store our cleaning items, sponges, etc, like you would normally under the sink, but its all open. So on the little shelves and top of them where able to, I am going to make foam core boxes and holders with my recycle items so it tidies it all up neatly. Thanks so much
Yes! Toss pics that bring pain. Amen! I watch several UA-camrs on minimalism as I’m on the journey as well. This video is one of my top 10 favorites that has fun, simple application steps. This journey has changed our home!
Great advice as always. You cracked me up about going through your closet. I am oh, okay I'll just say it, obsessed with purple LOL so I some through all the shirts and pass them up because they don't have any purple in them. LOL. But it'll be better as soon as I can replace my purple pants that are totally worn out. So then I can wear the shirts that don't have purple in them! 🤣 I am medically disabled so mostly I wear shorts and tank tops I have paired down a lot in my closet, but still have a few things that need to either be worn or donated.
I love that!!! You saw the major color in my closet! I am drawn to anything black and white!! It's why our dog story was so funny! We got him from a family member after he'd been rescued. Life gave him to us... we didn't pick him! But, he fit with my color obsession and is now our best friend.
@@TheCraftyOrganizer Norrine, my 16 yo liked the idea so it went smoothly. I helped get her started and she took off. She ended up with large box of donations, some items for keepsake/ memory box which will be stored, and some maybe items. She put more straight into donations than I expected!
I love the idea about taking only 5 minutes and get things done little by little. I'm usually an all or nothing person so nothing gets done because I put it off lol. I will try the 5 minutes at a time.
Norrine yes dear I did! I'm so sorry I thought I'd thanked you for my Happy Mail in a comment in a different video. This sinusitis and ear infection for the last month has been making me sleep and I'm forgetting a lot. I was so excited when I received the card I cried when I saw it. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. As soon as I'm better I'll mail you a letter!! HUGE hugs ❤️💕😘💞
I could only control my area cabinets , drawers but I lost control with the hubby , he's well not organized so I gave up , years of trying , but now decided , I'm gonna try again .
Great ideas, and I am thinking, maybe my family needs to watch you, as they have tuned me out! Haha, even setting the pile of their clutter on their placemat to see in morning, ( even far more obtrusive than a box in a room we all gather), well that didn’t even help! Haha.. I have boxes of clutter, I now will date and mark in future, thank you! .... I haven a number of them, and, we even moved so many to this new house..... nobody has asked for anything or missed what I decluttered and had gathered and put into these boxes! I have a now teenage daughter that is adopted, and she tends to suffer with some learning disabilities, and mental illness.... this too, has been a struggle when it comes to decluttering, organizing, and even simple house cleaning... haha, I now need extra HELP too!
My advice is to control what you can. And accept that is all that you can control for right now. Life changes so fast - embrace and enjoy what is around you, and give yourself a hug for doing the best you can with what life gave you today. 💛
Anyone remember those quilted decorative covers for all your appliances? Vera Bradley was a big name in linens. Matching placemats, tea towels and appliance covers. Ziggy was a theme when I worked in retail.
Great ideas... For my closet, every so often I will turn all the clothes hangers backwards. Then when I wear/wash it I will put it back the right direction. It tells me what I really wear. I've been working from home for 6 months due to CoVid and I'm going back to the office next week, so time to do it again.
OH i too would love to see her linen closet tips...or where to keep all the seasonal blankets & stuff. Maybe she has a client that wont mind her filming the person's closet ?? That would be helpful. Many of us live "not in California" where we have different seasons & we end up with summer beach towels to store....winter comforters to put away.....etc...
My poor kitchen counters! They get piled up with everything from mail to clothes. You name it, and it will probably be there. Thanks for this video; I need prodding and reminders to remember to put things up.
Love picture tip!!! I have thousand of pictures over the past 60 years. Going to put some of the ones that are important and have them where I can send them to my family if they ask about them.
My refrigerator used to be a black hole, but I established a routine to help keep it clean, fresh and organized. Monday is leftovers night, and whatever doesn't get eaten goes into the freezer, the compost, or the trash when I'm washing dishes; refuse collection is the next morning. On Tuesday I take just a few minutes to wash the refrigerator shelves while they're just about empty, make note of which items need to be replenished, and then make up the menu plan and shopping list for the next week. Needless to say, I shop every Wednesday and am able to store groceries in a nice, clean fridge. No duplicates jammed in the back, no problem finding room for everything, no forgotten items for which I must shop again during the week. Works for me!
I have a calendar holder in the hall where we enter the house. It came with a small basket and hooks so when we come home the mail to be kept goes in the basket and the keys go on the hook, ready fore the next morning. Also the junk mail goes in the bin immediately.
I had a veg -basket 4-tiered organizer in my kitchen that mostly stood empty, I repurposed it to a paper organizer. My kitchen table was a constant battle of unorganized paper, mail, to-do notes etc. So now I use the 4-tiered baskets to keep my table clear, what a difference (and the one on the bottom is used as a "maybe" basket)
That is awesome! I love that you recognized a problem you were having and found a solution using something you had that worked for YOU! Great job, Jackie!
I have implemented several of the suggestions you mentioned a few years back. As far as my family's clothing . . . hubby is 6'8" and 2 sons are similar. Clothing and shoes are large and tall size. They would put their winter coats and boots on the backs of chairs or in front of doors. It was always a tripping hazard. I would remind them to put away their items. This was becoming a problem. Finally, I had to let them know nicely that if I found their clothes, boots, shoes laying around where one could trip over them, that I would throw them outside in the snow. I guess they didn't believe me. Out they went. I'm happy to report that I finally got my point across. After that they put away their items. As far as junk drawers are concerned, my hubby was commandeering my kitchen drawers one by one. Many of the drawers broke due to the weight of the items, such as hammers, screw drivers, nails, screws, wrenches, etc. I removed everything that did not belong in the kitchen. Filled 3 boxes. Now if I could only get my sons to take their stuff [clothing, furniture, old computers, tires, vehicles] to their homes!!! Sigh . . .
@@TheCraftyOrganizer We both have maintenance backgrounds. We both appreciate quality tools and tough, strong, quality cabinets for our tools. In fact, his follow colleagues were envious of his tool storage cabinets and were surprised that he had them because their wives wouldn't let them have the "quality" storage units. So my husband has tons of storage units, tools, and garages that many men would drool over but he's not good about returning his tools to their proper place. I may throw clothes out into the snow, but never tools. I put them in boxes next to the door so that the next time he goes out to the garage, I remind him to take the boxes. It's not likely to ever change. Btw, I enjoy your episodes on UA-cam. I'm always learning something new. Thank you.
Norrine, I loved this video. I like the idea of 5 minutes of work here and there because it does make a difference and you don’t become overwhelmed. THANK YOU. I am happy you are getting back to work outside the home. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Some useful ideas! I have very little kitchen counter space but I did the opposite. I had my toaster put away but after I realized I was using it every day, I put it on the counter, along with my coffee pot. It's a bit of clutter but so much less hassle. I think I'll work on removing clothes I'll never wear. I did purge and reorganize my spice cabinet this past weekend! I realized that 25 year old spices really aren't very good! LOL!
Great tips! I do the same thing with Amazon shopping...put things in my cart and then move them to save for later. I usually forget about them and/ore realize I don't need them!
I watched this video last night and when I got up this morning I thought I would “declutter” 5 things. Well, I found that once I decluttered 5 things I was motivated to continue decluttering. It kind of worked like “priming the pump”. Thanks for the suggestion.
Love the idea of photo organization! I have photo boxes and 2 large totes, not counting my grandfather's small suitcase and my grandmothers shoebox. Great way to find those photos you want when family discussions bring up memories. Thank you!
I am a clothes horse. And yes if I'm not going to work (we have work shirts) I can stand in my jam packed walk in closet and not find anything to wear. So your comment really hit home about getting rid of clothes that don't fit or you don't love.
ohhh the 7 day wait period is impossible for me because i thrift and clearance shop mostly if i don't get it right away it will be gone...I usually do put something in my cart and walk around with it to think if it is necessary etc
Once a year I hang everything in my closet with the hooks towards me. When I wear something I hang it hook side toward the back wall. In a year I can see what I’ve worn and what I haven’t all year. Makes it easy to donate them.
Ok, sooo.... My mom was the family photographer and genealogist... And we have a BIG family. There are about 26 grandkids and LOTS of good times captured. And I inherited the job of storing, keeping, tracking, recording! (This is why Hubby and I just invested in creating an office for me, lol) After cleaning out my parents' home, EVERY picture, framed, albumed, or loose, got put in boxes of every size and toted to my house. Wow. Maybe even as much as 10,000 photos. I bought some shoebox sized plastic containers and marked them by DECADE, beginning in the 1800's and ending the year my parents passed away. Any LOOSE photo could be tossed directly into a decade box (so much easier than quickly identifying individual years). Tonight, I had one of my teen daughters sort through ONE decade and find the ones with actual dates and make piles of YEARS. I also made a pile for UNdated pictures for me to figure out. The plan is to sort them chronologically, then scan and put Mom's collection on a flash drive. I would like to print nice photo books and get rid of the older, bulky albums. I will save the important originals in some classy albums my mom had on hand, toss duplicates, and place the minor photos, chronologically, in a file box and place in closet. The younger generation seems to prefer digital, so I'm not going to kill myself making up 100 albums and hog up all my space. Each family member can have a flash drive of all family photos. I would suggest, as time permits, to collect photos of particular people to be used on their special occasions ... Weddings, graduations, funeral... to make it easier to gather later. I have to coach myself through this some days, lol, but my new office is working beautifully for this set of challenges.
It sounds like you have the perfect system to handle this huge project!!!! I would have done it much the same way! And, I agree. Digital is the way to go. I have a video coming out today with my family photos. I have so many that are from the early 30's and 40's. No date. No Name. No idea who the people are. I'm going to donate them, as I know vintage pictures are useful with art and crafting. At least these images will still go to something wonderful.
@@TheCraftyOrganizer That's awesome! My mom has a city history collection that I would like to donate to someone who would appreciate it more than I do. A lot of the clippings were kept in gorgeous burgundy albums that I choose to repurpose for the SPECIAL family photos from both sides of my family and dating back into the 1800's. (I couldn't bear to have them used for city photos when they looked so classy!) Then, Mom had a box of unidentified photos of strangers that she had already labeled 'take to genealogy club', so THAT'S at least easy to dispose of. She had another box from a neighborhood auction. I created a Facebook page and uploaded those photos in the hopes someone will recognize them and I can pass them along.
Wonderful ideas! It has taken me 50 plus years to come up with the same ideas. I love the way your mind works! My favorite is the photo organization idea. I am facing this right now and that seems like a good start. Thank you so much!`
Are you sure we can't get that magic wand to work on the adults we are living with? 🤣 Another great thing about putting things in your cart online, I've heard, is sometimes the store will offer you a discount to entice you to buy their products. 😃
Very helpful suggestions! I will definitely use the 5 things idea! You mentioned a little about photo decluttering. Maybe you could do a video (or a series of videos) about how to organize photos. I feel very organized in most areas of my life except that. I just can't figure out how to do it or even where to start. I am 57 years old with 5 children and 4 grandchildren and have been married for 36 years. It's alot. Some digital, some hard copies and a ton on my phone. UGH.....it literally keeps me awake nights!
Hi Carmel- PHOTOS ohhhh yes I’m right there with you but I also have what will be sorted out and passed on to my siblings!!! I’m not complaining as I believe in taking good care of memorabilia and history.!❤️😀. Years ago I learned of Creative Memories and believe in the quality/honesty of the company and products. To me that is very important. I recently discovered Laura Hinds here on you tube😀😀😀 I have been out of the loop for a while due to time, life and space constraints but; sometimes we just make things happen!!! So maybe check her out and let me know if you need more info. Thanks for listening... and Gods Blessings😀
Great tips. Thank you for them. I especially agree with tidy worktops. If my worktops get cluttered it makes my whole kitchen untidy & makes me feel really stressed. With paperwork/bills, I pay everything by direct debit. Just curious, is this popular in the US? I’ve set up a folder for your videos so that I can watch them again when I want.
All of these tips came in handy and I needed them! The Maybe box when purging, get rid of clothes that we don't wear, 7 day waiting period, junkdrawer and I have boxes similar to a junk drawer, a few of these!!! Clear the counter and make it pretty...pick up 5 things and put in their place. Thank you Norrine, you're the best! I am starting a new job today, I've been unemployed for 7 months after working 17 years at one of our Public schools as a dyslexia instructor. I didn't receive unemployment benefits but the Lord has provided. I am eager to get back to work in the social services field as a Parent Educator! I'll be keeping my ears to the ground and wait for a post from you. Take care until next time, God bless you!
A friend of mine turns all her hangers backwards on January 1st. Then as she wears them she turns them around to the correct way. T the end of the year anything that is still turned backwards is given away. The thought is if you haven't worn it in a year you don't need it.
Awesome suggestions!!!!
The photo suggestion is one I'll use.
Very useful tips!
Thanks for sharing these great tips😊👍
Thanks for watching!
Loved ALL your suggestions.
Glad you liked them!
Lovin these tips. Will rewatch. The counters n floors drive me nuts if cluttered.
So many great reminders❤
Great tips 😍😍❤️❤️
Glad you liked them!
You have so many good ideas!
Thank you! 😊
I am going to put away 5 things right now! Thank you!
You got this!
You rock! Love these tips. Thanks again sunshine and see you soon.
practicing your tips thank you
I love the idea of a maybe box, so many times I've had ideas for projects or things to get and later changed my mind
So glad I could help!
I liked all your tips thanks!
I need to work on all of them. Good suggestions.
You got this!
Love your ideas, I need most of them. Have to get started. Thanks
You are so welcome!
Got a basket and gathered up all the paperwork om my island then put the basket on the plant & key stand. Amazing Now to find a place for the huge blender. Yay! Kitchen looks better already
Great job!
I love all of your ideas! I especially needed the photo tip! 📸 😊❤️
More great ideas 💖. Will miss seeing you so much but glad you're able to start working again. Stay safe & as always Hugs & Blessings from Texas 💖
Thank you so much!
Love watching all your great ideas. I have used a lot of them TFS and the motivation.
You are so welcome!
I like the handles you added to your paper storage behind you.
Thanks, Luz! Here's how I added my handles: ua-cam.com/video/YyFKa7_LLB4/v-deo.html
@@TheCraftyOrganizer thank you i just watched the video, cant wait to start organizing my craft space, its a mess. Thank you ahain. 😉
Really great hints! Time to find a place form the blender and get that paperwork into a basket & off my island! Thanks!!!
Let me know how it goes!
nice video bro
Thanks for the visit
Good tips. I am going to work on my counter right now. Then some time on paper clutter.
You got this!
I really struggle with paper!! It multiplies like rabbits!! Also, the dumping ground that is the kitchen counter tops! Definitely some great ideas
Paperwork is the hardest category for 99% of my clients. There is so much of it! Here's a vid I did on how to break down your paper categories: ua-cam.com/video/W5vfqMrEO-o/v-deo.html
The maybe box is a great idea. We keep one that is filled over about three months and gone through before sending to donation. I do the same thing with a bag dedicated to clothing when I am clearing out my drawers or closet (the horror). I do the medicine cabinet every year around September when Scout season starts. My husband helps by decluttering his areas, and encouraging me to declutter mine, ha ha. He is very good about keeping his stuff corralled, donated, and trashed.
That is awesome! So wonderful that your husband is on board with you!
I have watched this video several times. Each time I say oh yeah that works.
Especially the 7 day wait to shop. I was buying storage containers thinking they would work only to find out it wasn’t quite right or don’t fit in the space. Some I returned but some I had to give away.
I’m taking 2 days off to get my dining room and bedroom decluttered. Then I’ll rearrange the bedroom furniture… again … to make it work better for my sleeping area and my office/sewing room. It’s a small room and I probably have too much furniture in there, but I’m determined to make it work.
I love watching your videos and getting your tips and tricks for Decluttering and organizing my stuff. Hopefully I can send pictures soon. I need to take before pictures so “I” can see my progress.
Thanks again!
I really liked your picture organization idea. I not only have my pictures in tubs, I also have 2 tubs that were my mom and dads pictures. I am definitely going to try this.
This video has SO MANY great tips!!! Thank you for sharing them.
I do the online shopping cart, too. Has saved me a ton of money. Lol. 😁
You are so welcome!
I love your 5 minute photo sorting tip! I've fallen behind in that area so now I'm going to try the envelopes. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
I found you here just recently and am so happy I did!!!
So grateful for the tip on photos. Finally a plan I can implement that seems doable. THANK YOU!!!
You are so welcome!
Excellent! Love the pick up five things idea.
Glad it was helpful!
I really need to do the clothes closet purge. I like that you made it in small increments. My other big issue is photographs. You make it sound possible to sort them all 5 minutes at a time. Thank you for the motivation!
You can do it!
Best tip...don't make the mess to begin with ;)
I'd never get to craft again! LOL
I will definitely be using the de clutter a counter. I am so bad about dumping everything on one of my kitchen counters, but if I do what you suggest, I might just be able to change my bad habits. Thank you so much! You are the best!
You can do it!
Such great ideas. Will have to listen to this one over & over. Thanks for sharing! You always have such great ideas. 🥰
Yay! Thank you!
So the response to the heart-to-heart talk about too much clutter was just a stare. Oh, wait. I was looking into a mirror. 😉😆
Love your tips! I’m pretty good about recycling/shredding unneeded mail but need to get rid of the year-old bills. I also need to set up folders for things that are time-sensitive by month, so I can address or toss without going through unorganized stacks. 😇
You made me laugh out loud! Paperwork is the HARDEST!!!! We get so much of it - and have been told it's important forever! But, times have changed.... and only select paperwork is irreplaceable anymore.
Thanks so much for these great tips. Getting rid of small appliances and clothing would really help me out. I need to start on those tomorrow. No, really need to start all of your tips. I love the one on organizing pictures. Thanks again for sharing. Take care.
You can do it! Set your timer!!! And tell me how you did! Accountability helps so much!!! So.... I'll be excited to hear how you did with today's 5-minutes! 😉
The Crafty Organizer, just saw your reply. I’m gonna do it and I’ll let you know. Inspiring!
Well it’s a start. I removed my blender from the counter top and placed it in my get rid of box. Also getting rid of two electric skillets. That was just five minutes. Lol. That’s a start. Thanks so much. Gotta a busy Friday with my grandkids. Maybe do some more Saturday. Thanks so much!
Oh wow this is what I have been doing some. My junk drawer is next on my list. I seem to have all my manuals in there and I need to find a new home for them just not sure where to put them. Ideas would help. Then I have to work on my craft room. Big job there. Thank you for this video great info. Have a great day.
@Sunny N thank you that is a great idea
Great suggestion, Sunny!!!!
The counter is my catch all and I need to do some serious decluttering and stay on top of it
I don't have a junk drawer anymore! I went through it, put most of the stuff away, then took what was left and put it in a plastic shoebox and labeled it "What the . . . ?" When I need something that I can't figure out where I put, I start there. It holds things that I KNOW are important but don't know why. It has worked for about 5 years, so far. And it's great having that drawer be useable again! My husband insists I keep my larger countertop appliances in the pantry instead of on the kitchen counter. It's a real pain when I want my heavy KitchenAid mixer, but it does help keep the counter decluttered. Our biggest issues are receipts and photographs. I love the suggestion of grabbing a handful and sorting them! I will definitely use that one. As far as the receipts, I like the idea of putting them in a box, bin, ANYTHING other than the dining room table!!!!!! Urg! Thank you for all your videos. I think I'll have the husband watch this one, too.
I keep my receipts in one box... and just go through them at tax time. If I need a receipt, I don't mind fishing through the top layer to find it.... and I always know where they are.
We sort the receipts by store. Any stores we don't shop at often goes into the misc. slot. This is very helpful because we tend to take things back a lot. Hmm, that seven day waiting period is a VERY good idea for us!
I really like the Maybe Box and the 7 Day Hold. I shop online and I put things in my wish basket or whatever site has, then I want to go back a week later to see if I still want it. Usually its only a day or two. I do compare items when the websites allow that. I find that helpful, because most times, I end up getting nothing. I am going to try the 5 minute timer for all areas and see how I go. See what works best for me. From watching your videos, I have now thought about how to have the decluttered look in all rooms, especially the kitchen. We have this space from under the sink bench which takes up 70% of that wall length. We have put small pieces of furniture that fit under there to store our cleaning items, sponges, etc, like you would normally under the sink, but its all open. So on the little shelves and top of them where able to, I am going to make foam core boxes and holders with my recycle items so it tidies it all up neatly. Thanks so much
That's a great way to utilize that open space! Well done!!!
Yes! Toss pics that bring pain. Amen!
I watch several UA-camrs on minimalism as I’m on the journey as well. This video is one of my top 10 favorites that has fun, simple application steps. This journey has changed our home!
It changed mine too!!!! I'm so glad you liked it. 💛
I have most all my pictures in albums... This winter my plan is to go thru each book and cut back on the stuff in each book....❤️
Great advice as always. You cracked me up about going through your closet. I am oh, okay I'll just say it, obsessed with purple LOL so I some through all the shirts and pass them up because they don't have any purple in them. LOL. But it'll be better as soon as I can replace my purple pants that are totally worn out. So then I can wear the shirts that don't have purple in them! 🤣 I am medically disabled so mostly I wear shorts and tank tops I have paired down a lot in my closet, but still have a few things that need to either be worn or donated.
I love that!!! You saw the major color in my closet! I am drawn to anything black and white!! It's why our dog story was so funny! We got him from a family member after he'd been rescued. Life gave him to us... we didn't pick him! But, he fit with my color obsession and is now our best friend.
Sure can use u at my house.
I'll come!!!! Are you close to Southern California???
I really like the maybe box and am going to use it with my daughter when she cleans out her closet this weekend.
Let me know how it goes!
@@TheCraftyOrganizer Norrine, my 16 yo liked the idea so it went smoothly. I helped get her started and she took off. She ended up with large box of donations, some items for keepsake/ memory box which will be stored, and some maybe items. She put more straight into donations than I expected!
I love the idea about taking only 5 minutes and get things done little by little. I'm usually an all or nothing person so nothing gets done because I put it off lol. I will try the 5 minutes at a time.
Excellent video. I love the 5 in 5! ❤️🥰
Thank you! 🤗
Great ideas. 😘💕💞
Thank you! 😊 Did you get your card yet??
Norrine yes dear I did! I'm so sorry I thought I'd thanked you for my Happy Mail in a comment in a different video. This sinusitis and ear infection for the last month has been making me sleep and I'm forgetting a lot. I was so excited when I received the card I cried when I saw it. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. As soon as I'm better I'll mail you a letter!! HUGE hugs ❤️💕😘💞
I could only control my area cabinets , drawers but I lost control with the hubby , he's well not organized so I gave up , years of trying , but now decided , I'm gonna try again .
I understand!!!! My ex-husband was NOT organized. I'm rooting for you!
really liked the photo idea, have years of photos to do it to. Thx
Glad you liked it!
Will tackle my clutter more and lead by example as have picked up bad habits off my new partner thank you x
Great ideas, and I am thinking, maybe my family needs to watch you, as they have tuned me out! Haha, even setting the pile of their clutter on their placemat to see in morning, ( even far more obtrusive than a box in a room we all gather), well that didn’t even help! Haha.. I have boxes of clutter, I now will date and mark in future, thank you! .... I haven a number of them, and, we even moved so many to this new house..... nobody has asked for anything or missed what I decluttered and had gathered and put into these boxes! I have a now teenage daughter that is adopted, and she tends to suffer with some learning disabilities, and mental illness.... this too, has been a struggle when it comes to decluttering, organizing, and even simple house cleaning... haha, I now need extra HELP too!
My advice is to control what you can. And accept that is all that you can control for right now. Life changes so fast - embrace and enjoy what is around you, and give yourself a hug for doing the best you can with what life gave you today. 💛
Anyone remember those quilted decorative covers for all your appliances? Vera Bradley was a big name in linens. Matching placemats, tea towels and appliance covers. Ziggy was a theme when I worked in retail.
Great ideas... For my closet, every so often I will turn all the clothes hangers backwards. Then when I wear/wash it I will put it back the right direction. It tells me what I really wear. I've been working from home for 6 months due to CoVid and I'm going back to the office next week, so time to do it again.
That is such an insightful tool!!!! The few times I've done that, I was amazed at how little I actually wore! Good luck with work - be safe 💛
I'd love some ideas for my linen closet. Like home you fold towels and sheets as well as sort and storage. Thanks
OH i too would love to see her linen closet tips...or where to keep all the seasonal blankets & stuff. Maybe she has a client that wont mind her filming the person's closet ?? That would be helpful. Many of us live "not in California" where we have different seasons & we end up with summer beach towels to store....winter comforters to put away.....etc...
Great idea! I'll see what I can come up with 💛
My poor kitchen counters! They get piled up with everything from mail to clothes. You name it, and it will probably be there. Thanks for this video; I need prodding and reminders to remember to put things up.
Glad I could help! :)
I love the advice of breaking things down to small areas and small amounts. It's easy to get overwhelmed otherwise.
Love picture tip!!! I have thousand of pictures over the past 60 years. Going to put some of the ones that are important and have them where I can send them to my family if they ask about them.
My refrigerator used to be a black hole, but I established a routine to help keep it clean, fresh and organized. Monday is leftovers night, and whatever doesn't get eaten goes into the freezer, the compost, or the trash when I'm washing dishes; refuse collection is the next morning. On Tuesday I take just a few minutes to wash the refrigerator shelves while they're just about empty, make note of which items need to be replenished, and then make up the menu plan and shopping list for the next week. Needless to say, I shop every Wednesday and am able to store groceries in a nice, clean fridge. No duplicates jammed in the back, no problem finding room for everything, no forgotten items for which I must shop again during the week. Works for me!
That sounds like the perfect system! Way to go, Kathryn!
I have a calendar holder in the hall where we enter the house. It came with a small basket and hooks so when we come home the mail to be kept goes in the basket and the keys go on the hook, ready fore the next morning. Also the junk mail goes in the bin immediately.
Love that!
I had a veg -basket 4-tiered organizer in my kitchen that mostly stood empty, I repurposed it to a paper organizer. My kitchen table was a constant battle of unorganized paper, mail, to-do notes etc. So now I use the 4-tiered baskets to keep my table clear, what a difference (and the one on the bottom is used as a "maybe" basket)
That is awesome! I love that you recognized a problem you were having and found a solution using something you had that worked for YOU! Great job, Jackie!
I have implemented several of the suggestions you mentioned a few years back. As far as my family's clothing . . . hubby is 6'8" and 2 sons are similar. Clothing and shoes are large and tall size. They would put their winter coats and boots on the backs of chairs or in front of doors. It was always a tripping hazard. I would remind them to put away their items. This was becoming a problem. Finally, I had to let them know nicely that if I found their clothes, boots, shoes laying around where one could trip over them, that I would throw them outside in the snow. I guess they didn't believe me. Out they went. I'm happy to report that I finally got my point across. After that they put away their items. As far as junk drawers are concerned, my hubby was commandeering my kitchen drawers one by one. Many of the drawers broke due to the weight of the items, such as hammers, screw drivers, nails, screws, wrenches, etc. I removed everything that did not belong in the kitchen. Filled 3 boxes. Now if I could only get my sons to take their stuff [clothing, furniture, old computers, tires, vehicles] to their homes!!! Sigh . . .
Sounds like your husband could benefit from a small cabinet/table of his own for his "misc" items. Then you would have your space back!
@@TheCraftyOrganizer We both have maintenance backgrounds. We both appreciate quality tools and tough, strong, quality cabinets for our tools. In fact, his follow colleagues were envious of his tool storage cabinets and were surprised that he had them because their wives wouldn't let them have the "quality" storage units. So my husband has tons of storage units, tools, and garages that many men would drool over but he's not good about returning his tools to their proper place. I may throw clothes out into the snow, but never tools. I put them in boxes next to the door so that the next time he goes out to the garage, I remind him to take the boxes. It's not likely to ever change. Btw, I enjoy your episodes on UA-cam. I'm always learning something new. Thank you.
Pity your not in Australia...great video...thanks
Maybe one day!
Norrine, I loved this video. I like the idea of 5 minutes of work here and there because it does make a difference and you don’t become overwhelmed. THANK YOU. I am happy you are getting back to work outside the home. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Some useful ideas! I have very little kitchen counter space but I did the opposite. I had my toaster put away but after I realized I was using it every day, I put it on the counter, along with my coffee pot. It's a bit of clutter but so much less hassle. I think I'll work on removing clothes I'll never wear. I did purge and reorganize my spice cabinet this past weekend! I realized that 25 year old spices really aren't very good! LOL!
Way to go!!!! It feels so great to get a handle on areas. 💛
Great tips! I do the same thing with Amazon shopping...put things in my cart and then move them to save for later. I usually forget about them and/ore realize I don't need them!
I do that a lot too, with not liking my clothes
Thank you for the smiles and ideas.
You are so welcome!
I watched this video last night and when I got up this morning I thought I would “declutter” 5 things. Well, I found that once I decluttered 5 things I was motivated to continue decluttering. It kind of worked like “priming the pump”. Thanks for the suggestion.
WOOO HOOO!!!!!!! So happy for you!!!! That happens to me too. :D
Love the idea of photo organization! I have photo boxes and 2 large totes, not counting my grandfather's small suitcase and my grandmothers shoebox. Great way to find those photos you want when family discussions bring up memories. Thank you!
That's a great idea!
I am a clothes horse. And yes if I'm not going to work (we have work shirts) I can stand in my jam packed walk in closet and not find anything to wear. So your comment really hit home about getting rid of clothes that don't fit or you don't love.
Glad it helped 💛
As always, great tips Noreen! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching!
3 things a day is a good start! Thank you I’ve enjoyed your videos!
Glad you like them!
All great tips! Thank you! Very happy for you to be able to get back to work!
Thanks so much!
Thank you Thank you Thank you!!!!!!
You are so welcome!
Ty for these ideas
ohhh the 7 day wait period is impossible for me because i thrift and clearance shop mostly if i don't get it right away it will be gone...I usually do put something in my cart and walk around with it to think if it is necessary etc
That makes sense.... I like that you walk around with it!!!!
Thank you for all the good tips
Glad it was helpful!
Love the maybe box with a date!!!! Great for pack rats!
Thanks for the reminders.
My pleasure!
Once a year I hang everything in my closet with the hooks towards me. When I wear something I hang it hook side toward the back wall. In a year I can see what I’ve worn and what I haven’t all year. Makes it easy to donate them.
I did that in a video before - I just LOVE that idea!!! It makes it really easy to spot what you are not using! Thanks, Fran!
Thank you for these wonderful ideas Norrine! Especiallly leaving an item in my cart online and going back in a week. Perfect! 🌸
I am so happy for you that you're getting to go back to work and always enjoy your videos...whenever they appear.
Thank you so much!
Ok, sooo.... My mom was the family photographer and genealogist... And we have a BIG family. There are about 26 grandkids and LOTS of good times captured. And I inherited the job of storing, keeping, tracking, recording! (This is why Hubby and I just invested in creating an office for me, lol)
After cleaning out my parents' home, EVERY picture, framed, albumed, or loose, got put in boxes of every size and toted to my house. Wow.
Maybe even as much as 10,000 photos.
I bought some shoebox sized plastic containers and marked them by DECADE, beginning in the 1800's and ending the year my parents passed away. Any LOOSE photo could be tossed directly into a decade box (so much easier than quickly identifying individual years).
Tonight, I had one of my teen daughters sort through ONE decade and find the ones with actual dates and make piles of YEARS. I also made a pile for UNdated pictures for me to figure out.
The plan is to sort them chronologically, then scan and put Mom's collection on a flash drive. I would like to print nice photo books and get rid of the older, bulky albums. I will save the important originals in some classy albums my mom had on hand, toss duplicates, and place the minor photos, chronologically, in a file box and place in closet.
The younger generation seems to prefer digital, so I'm not going to kill myself making up 100 albums and hog up all my space. Each family member can have a flash drive of all family photos. I would suggest, as time permits, to collect photos of particular people to be used on their special occasions ... Weddings, graduations, funeral... to make it easier to gather later.
I have to coach myself through this some days, lol, but my new office is working beautifully for this set of challenges.
It sounds like you have the perfect system to handle this huge project!!!! I would have done it much the same way! And, I agree. Digital is the way to go. I have a video coming out today with my family photos. I have so many that are from the early 30's and 40's. No date. No Name. No idea who the people are. I'm going to donate them, as I know vintage pictures are useful with art and crafting. At least these images will still go to something wonderful.
@@TheCraftyOrganizer That's awesome! My mom has a city history collection that I would like to donate to someone who would appreciate it more than I do. A lot of the clippings were kept in gorgeous burgundy albums that I choose to repurpose for the SPECIAL family photos from both sides of my family and dating back into the 1800's. (I couldn't bear to have them used for city photos when they looked so classy!)
Then, Mom had a box of unidentified photos of strangers that she had already labeled 'take to genealogy club', so THAT'S at least easy to dispose of.
She had another box from a neighborhood auction. I created a Facebook page and uploaded those photos in the hopes someone will recognize them and I can pass them along.
Wonderful ideas! It has taken me 50 plus years to come up with the same ideas. I love the way your mind works! My favorite is the photo organization idea. I am facing this right now and that seems like a good start. Thank you so much!`
I'll try the last one!
Thank you so, so much for the tips on organizing!!!! Love your channel!! As you return to work, be safe and God bless!!!
Thank you! You too!
Are you sure we can't get that magic wand to work on the adults we are living with? 🤣 Another great thing about putting things in your cart online, I've heard, is sometimes the store will offer you a discount to entice you to buy their products. 😃
OMGosh! YES!!!! That actually works!!! OR click to close the window!!!! I got 50% off my editing software that way..... 50%!!!!!!!!
@@TheCraftyOrganizer 🙌🙌🙌
Setting a timer to do certain decluttering per day.
Thanks for more great organizing tips. On my way to the kitchen to clear off a counter that is driving me nuts, cause I just plop things down there.
You got this!
Absolutely wonderful tips! I will begin incorporating most of them immediately. Thank you!
I like the photo file envelope tip!😊
I'm so glad!
Very helpful suggestions! I will definitely use the 5 things idea! You mentioned a little about photo decluttering. Maybe you could do a video (or a series of videos) about how to organize photos. I feel very organized in most areas of my life except that. I just can't figure out how to do it or even where to start. I am 57 years old with 5 children and 4 grandchildren and have been married for 36 years. It's alot. Some digital, some hard copies and a ton on my phone. UGH.....it literally keeps me awake nights!
Hi Carmel- PHOTOS ohhhh yes I’m right there with you but I also have what will be sorted out and passed on to my siblings!!! I’m not complaining as I believe in taking good care of memorabilia and history.!❤️😀. Years ago I learned of Creative Memories and believe in the quality/honesty of the company and products. To me that is very important. I recently discovered Laura Hinds here on you tube😀😀😀 I have been out of the loop for a while due to time, life and space constraints but; sometimes we just make things happen!!! So maybe check her out and let me know if you need more info. Thanks for listening... and Gods Blessings😀
Glad you're able to get back to working again. It has been fun having so many videos to watch. I loved all of the tips and I'm going to try them all!
Awesome! Thank you!
Great tips. Thank you for them.
I especially agree with tidy worktops. If my worktops get cluttered it makes my whole kitchen untidy & makes me feel really stressed.
With paperwork/bills, I pay everything by direct debit. Just curious, is this popular in the US?
I’ve set up a folder for your videos so that I can watch them again when I want.
All of these tips came in handy and I needed them! The Maybe box when purging, get rid of clothes that we don't wear, 7 day waiting period, junkdrawer and I have boxes similar to a junk drawer, a few of these!!! Clear the counter and make it pretty...pick up 5 things and put in their place. Thank you Norrine, you're the best! I am starting a new job today, I've been unemployed for 7 months after working 17 years at one of our Public schools as a dyslexia instructor. I didn't receive unemployment benefits but the Lord has provided. I am eager to get back to work in the social services field as a Parent Educator! I'll be keeping my ears to the ground and wait for a post from you. Take care until next time, God bless you!
So glad you are getting to go back to work!!! Enjoy and I hope to see you again 💛
The Crafty Organizer Thank you so much, I’m excited and happy for you as well!
Thanks Norinne for the great ideas. Putting away 5 things at a time, is something I am going to try. Good luck with going bad to work, best wishes xx
A friend of mine turns all her hangers backwards on January 1st. Then as she wears them she turns them around to the correct way. T the end of the year anything that is still turned backwards is given away. The thought is if you haven't worn it in a year you don't need it.
That's always a great idea!!!!!