i do a variation on the turned hangers: i turn them each time i wear something; and can't wear it again until EVERYTHING is turned. if it gets to the point that I have nothing that I will wear: it's time to get rid of the things that are left!! I have cut my clothes by 25% without it hurting!!
One caveat I have for things that didn’t get used like decor or clothing.... is what stage of life you are in. I was postpartum this year and obviously didn’t wear everything I usually would, and having a crawling baby, not all of the usual holiday decor that I love could come out for safety reasons. If you had a major life shift within the last year, allowing yourself a little grace in your minimalist journey is ok!
Yes, I'm moving out of my parents house next year so I asked them to not get ride of spare pans, dishes, hangers etc when they were decluttering last week because I may need them. But once I moved out I will definitly make sure they get ride of everything I didn't need either lol
The most liberating piece of advice I got was: "If you haven't used it in the last year, you're not going to miss it." I feel like a free bird now. You don't remember the unused things you gave away. Never regretted a single thing. Never missed it. Loved the time/energy/space that came as a result much more than the feeling of security of having the 'just in case item' You feel lighter and more free. Ready and now able to actually live a meaningful life. I've wasted so many precious years managing and handling and sorting 'stuff'. I understand now what it means to be 'owned' by things.
Old technology is a huge one for me. There’s a guilt that goes with it. How much was spent, etc. Taking a few hours and gathering everything up and taking them to be recycled is such a release! Not looking at them every time you open that drawer or bag is honestly such a relief and blessing moving forward.
Harley Andersen I agree about the guilt. It’s hard when you know how much was spent. I found it helped when I thought of it as a service: Yeah I spent money on it, but I also enjoyed it at one point in time. :) like you said, such a relief to be done with them!
@@EricaLucasLoves I've been decluttering for about a year now but living abroad really made me think about what was important 😁😁 Not possible to bring a whole life in one suitcase
I am one of those people that keeps their inbox super clean. I'm constantly going through and deleting or unsubscribing. I think I have about 17 total emails! I just recently decluttered some apps and I feel so much lighter :)
For those that can’t or don’t feel like watching the whole video: 1. holiday decor 2. clothing that hasn’t been worn or still has tags 3. shoes 4. duplicates 5. expired or unneeded medications 6. email lists 7. old technology 8. purse or wallet declutter 9. phone apps 10. failed experiments ☻
Wouldnt it be easier to go to Pinterest if your just looking for a list?? I would think youtube would be where you look for guiding videos to help explain the why and how...
Thank you! I think this was the best list ever. I started decluttering last year and it was haphazard. You put it together for me better than I could. I know what I will be doing for the rest of the day. Or perhaps the rest of the month. No, I think forever. Wishing you a very happy and uncluttered new year.
Happy dance every time you post. I cleaned yesterday so I could focus on decluttering the basement today. As I was cleaning, I was throwing stuff in laundry baskets to take to donation today.
I have 5 pairs of shoes, 2 purses, and very little clothes or make up. My weakness is kitchen gadgets, and stocking my food pantry. But, I use all of them at least once a week or more.
I keep coming back to this video every now and then for some “pep talk” to remind me what I’m doing, aiming for and why. Paused half way through - got rid of “duplicates” - a spaghetti spoon thing with teeth, I always use tongs Dow so why keep it! Then tackled my DVD drawer, told hubby to download what we have on usb and get rid of the dvd, 3 drawers now down to 1/4 of a drawer. Feeling good. Got ride if t-shirts that I rarely use as it chokes me. It can go and choke someone else ;-) thank you for that pep talk. I sometimes think I’ve nothing more to declutter but doing this, you can always find something that crept in.
So helpful! I'm doing a massive declutter, as my dad moved to assisted living this summer, and a lot of his unused items ended up at my house. Can't wait to work my way through this list.
Fantasy self stuff is my bucket of uselessness. Projects to work on or complete; "systems" to put into place that I could never keep up with; all of the over-buying I did because, when beginning something, I tend to buy it all; that is what clutters up my life/mind even before I go deep declutter with my home. Along with the useless items comes the guilt for spending the money, vicious cycle. You have taught us to let go of the fantasy self and I rue the day I told my husband about that phrase! He has turned into a parrot--fantasy self, fantasy self. Love your videos.
I have SO many clothes I have not worn because my son is autistic and has major meltdowns so I dress to accommodate them. He is 5yo and going to a specialist school for autistic kids. I have been so excited to wear my nicer clothes this year!! 😍❤😍 Make sure that, if you are like me and been putting certain things you love aside for a moment in the future, you don't just get rid of them because it's the thing UA-cam or society or whoever says to.... I know I would be soooooo disappointed if I had have done that!
I have been following for 2 years now. Still motivating me!:) thank you:) my house has been minimal everywhere but my problem spot is art and office stuff.
Great video, Rachel!! I look forward to your videos so much. I have the bright red nail polish and lip colour in my drawer and I am so not a red lip colour girl. Maybe it’ll go soon! 😊 “Failed experiments”- what a great way to say it. Strange how we feel like they might be successful another day but not today. By the way, I get such a kick out of your fashion shows - I have bought a lots of clothes for my imaginary self over the years that I’ve had to declutter. Honestly they range from all in black temptress to all in white lacey little girl looks, none of which are me. You make me laugh at myself!!😁 Blessings to you and your beautiful family for an amazing 2020!!
We have a small box of christmas decorations, not enough to decorate one tree. So instead of buying more, he have decided to decorate and hang gingerbread cookies instead. They look beautiful in the tree. We cut a small hole with a straw into the cookie before baking so we have somewhere to pass a string, and after baking we decorate them together with our daughter and hang them in our tree. It is a great activity for a family with children, plus after christmas you can eat them and you don't have to store them. Saves space, and it is a very ecofriendly solution.
12/31/2019 This was very helpful. I like this lady cuz she got straight to the point, rather than rambling on about other things. But the hanging light to the left looks like a plunger. 🤣 Tomorrow I'm going thru my closet, etc & declutter!! 👍
Inspiring as always. I think it may also be important for everyone to be more thoughtful in our future purchases so in the future there will continue to be a lot less clutter. This journey is really about less stuff so that we have more time, money (to create memories with less stress) and enjoyment in our precious and unique lives
My most cluttered place is definitely the digital space, especially the "watch later" list on YT or Netflix I worked on clearing those for the past few months, I succeeded on YT ... Not much on Netflix
Great video to start the year! Many of those unused apps on your phone may be tracking your habits in the background to target ads for more stuff that you don’t need.
@@MessyMinimalist we started this year but I need to find more items at thrift stores lol, but mostly in my junk outside in my garage I have so many old cellphones and cameras, trying to decide what should be the topper, maybe an old DSLR camera lens lol
I try to dump my purse at least every three days, I guess because it's always with me I notice it more and it picks at my sanity if I don't... so I'm glad purses made your list.
I went through my email a couple years ago and deleted any email I didn’t still need and or wouldn’t ever be of use again and it’s nice there’s maybe 10-15 that I keep like my student loan servicer telling me when my repayment plan ends and stuff like that. It’s nice and it’s not difficult to find those ones that I need when I need them. :)
Tip: When getting rid of old cell phones, it's a good idea to donate them. Most cell phone strikes will take them & they usually give them to homeless ppl or domestic abuse victims. Sometimes there's bins at supermarkets.
If you have used cell phones: Donate them! There are many nonprofit organizations that can get your used phones to people who need them. Just search on "donate your cell phones," and you'll get lists of organizations that can use them with their clients.
My fiancé maintains that he keeps all his cell phones because of the pictures. He didn’t know how to get them onto his computer, and frankly, it’s a gargantuan task at this point...Thank you so much for this!! The 80-20 rule works well for just about everything!! 🙌🏻❤️
Definitely prefer to declutter before going home for the holidays. It's nice to come back to a clean space and I can more easily fit the new items into my life. I try to keep a running list of things that will need to be replaced soon or that I'm interested in trying so that when people ask what I want for Christmas, it's ready. Cuts down on the number of IDK what to get you gifts. Also, that means that if I didn't get something I needed as a gift, I can buy it myself cheap during the after-Christmas sales.
I was so distracted when you were doing the clothes try on, your dog getting comfy on the bed, doing that thing where they circle in on themselves before finally sitting down lol
@@raapyna8544 I wouldn't say mindlessly or that I try to re-invent myself every year. I do have a creative streak so I like to try new outlets for that. Sometimes I'm guilty of being influenced by others to buy something I like the look of on them but it doesn't end up suiting me or my lifestyle. I am getting better at avoiding the mistakes but it's all a growth process and it takes time to know ourselves sometimes.
I'm not a person with a lot of junk lying around, but my New Years' fever finally just broke and I'm starting this list for my 2020 fresh start and it feels great! Thanks for the great videos! :)
Ahh I just got rid of one of those stone face rollers! My morning and evening skin/face routine did not have time for that!! Anddd a dry skin brush.. while I’m sure it’s good for you, I certainly didn’t have time for that either! Lol #busymomlife 😉 Another great video:) Happy New Year 🎊
As I took down my Christmas stuff, I did rage purging! I have done rage purging before. Did not know there was a term. But, I definitely want to do more.
Loved this!! I have quite a few things that I have kept for my “fantasy” self! There might be a pair of darling hot pink crop pants from Free People in my closet at this moment that surprisingly haven’t been worn yet! 😂 thank you for a great inspiring video, I am in the mood to throw stuff out!!
Oh man you had me rolling when you started talking about the hair products!!!! The icing was when you said "lip PUCKER!!!" 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 I bought so many hair products after having my baby last November, for bounce, for thinning, eyes brow color to cover the balding 😂😂😂 BTW, the magnetic eye lashes look VERY pretty on you. But if it's the fantasy you, then it's a no no. You are hilarious, love your videos. Lety from Chicago ❤️
Thank you Rachel !, you have such wonderful ideas. How’s the family? Good to see you again and of course I’m taking your advice. I really enjoyed participating in the last video. Have a good day. Jean from Arizona 🏜🌴🌵🦂🦎🐍🌞
I love your top. Do you happen to remember where you purchased it? I’m decluttering so your videos are very helpful. I use to think some day I would finish. I do believe I can get the bulk out but in general. Every now and then I need to look around and move more out. Such a relief. Gives freedom. Thank you
And don't forget about clothes, shoes, blankets, new or gently used clean makeup and if you can afford it, when you see feminine hygiene products in in 2 for x amount special, buy and donate the duplicate. 😘
I don't use any Christmas decorations, don't have clothes and shoes that I didn't wear, no multiple salt shakers, I do have expired medications, I love my cluttered email inbox, I love my old phones that I use when my current doesn't work, I don't have a lot of receipts because I don't buy anything except food, I declutter my phone apps daily because my phone has small memory, I don't have any products from failed experience anymore. I don't know why I'm watching minimalist videos.
As tech goes, some keep our information in its files so as computers go if I can’t use them as a dvd playlet I actually take a hammer to it soak in water😱😩 in hopes it can’t be retrieved before trashing. I’m going through things now to decluttering. May you and your family have a great 2020 ❤️👍🏻
Inbox zero is the surest sign my minimalism is working. I get to inbox zero 1 or 2 times a week. It takes about 5 minutes every time. But the first time it took an hour: going through and reporting spam. But after that my inbox has been really good
the coat hanger trick is an AMAZING genius tip 👍 thank you so much!! The Christmas decorations we keep though, because every year we crack 2-3 glass balls 🙈 in a couple of years it will be the perfect minimalist Christmas decoration after we cracked them all 😅🤣
Always love your videos! I'm a minimalist and I don't have tv, computer or internet but I have a portable DVD player that I use daily. They still exist. :)
AHH i cannot wait to declutter when I go back to my apartment after the holidays!!! (currently at home) - something I love decluttering before the new year every year is all my school papers and whatnot. Literally it is so nice to just say "peace out" to my old assignments and a semester of work that is DONE! :)
When your phone "forces" you to declutter all apps on the 25th of December 😅 It crashed and didn't work properly afterwards, so I had to reset it to factory settings and reinstall all apps. So now it only has the once I use on a daily basis on it. At least it had one positive effect. 😁
Remember to use a prescription take-back program to dispose of expired medications and supplements. States and Townships usually have collection dates to keep others and the environment safe.
I've just removed a couple of 'part-used' tissues from my handbag (purse), but other than that, I don't have the other things. I don't count clothes just now as I'm on a weight change journey and plan to get back into certain garments soon. If not soon, then they go!
There is an app called Unroll Me and you attach your email to it to clear you off email lists in bulk. It's much faster than clicking on each unsub on every email!
There are at least 10 default apps coming with the phone that I want to remove but can't. Personally am using less 15 apps including calling, msg, etc.
Just wanted to point out that many prescription bottles can be donated or recycled! If you just look it up on google there is a good chance an organization accessible to you provides that service. A lot of the time they will go to places where doctors do not have bottles to give patients medicine. Super important! Also easy and eco-friendly. :)))
And then 2020 happened. Followed by 2021 and no one had any occasion to dress up or even wear pants for over a year. Better rule of thumb keep what fits if you still love it.
My husband gets about 1 email per month, and does not know how to unsubscribe. He is 65 and does not want to mess with all the technology. Neither of us has a smart phone, we have flip phones. I have a computer at home, so I don't want or need to be on the phone everywhere I go. When family comes over, they all sit on the couch and stare at their phones. You cannot even have a conversation with anyone. Their phones are all going off constantly, with all different rings. It is soooo annoying.
I love deleting emails. For diing it in batches I just search for a keyword like „newsletter“ or „order“, select all and then quickly scan through the list in case I actually do want to keep some of them (un-select those, then delete the rest with just one click)
I love love love the email tips. This is a thing for me and I must admit I did not know it was so easy to unsubscribe. Thank you so much. Happy New Year and Godspeed.
hah, thanks! It was a nursing romper, and I did wear it long after I stopped nursing, but the color with my blonde hair made me feel washed out when I wore it.
Shoes is literally the one thing I keep to a minimum without trying. I have short, fat feet and wear a women’s 7W. It is so difficult to find shoes in my size in whatever the current fad is. I just wear Alegria dress shoes and my Sketchers tennis shoes. That is all. I might buy a pair of sandals or flip flops this summer.
Just advise ford sorting emails. Create a different folders for customer/friends and ect.. who send you email often and choose setting that new emails from them going to right folder straight away. You will still see that there are a news emails in that folder but it would be easy to sort rest of new emails . Most important email u need in future ( which you receive only once save in archive ) It will be much easier
I tried to buy all natural peanut butter and I haven’t touched it in months. I love peanut butter to death, but not without sugar apparently. It doesn’t taste good, and I hate having to stir cemented ground peanuts back into the oil
I know in Canada if you have old medication you return it to 5he pharmacy and they can dispose if the pills, liquids, inhalers, etc and containers safely and correctly for you so you aren't just chucking them into landfills where animals can eat them and get hurt.
My pharmacy here doesn't take expired/ unused meds, but our police stations have secure drop boxes for disposing of them! Call your local police non emergency if you want to know where to properly dispose of medications!
I tried the trick with the hangers multiple times but it was a failed experiment because I keep forgetting what hanger belongs to what item. And you’d think the items I didn’t wear would be the ones left behind in the wardrobe, but nope! I like to pretend I’m gonna wear them by taking them on vacation.. 😓
Hahah i have like 20k emails too, I've thought of getting a whole new email and just start over! My husband is the kind who delete instantly. He will have thjngs sent to my email and I'm like why??? You know I will never see it or find it! Why not send it to his where it will actually be seen and found lol
i do a variation on the turned hangers: i turn them each time i wear something; and can't wear it again until EVERYTHING is turned. if it gets to the point that I have nothing that I will wear: it's time to get rid of the things that are left!! I have cut my clothes by 25% without it hurting!!
I feel as if I could do that, thanks for the tip!
One caveat I have for things that didn’t get used like decor or clothing.... is what stage of life you are in. I was postpartum this year and obviously didn’t wear everything I usually would, and having a crawling baby, not all of the usual holiday decor that I love could come out for safety reasons.
If you had a major life shift within the last year, allowing yourself a little grace in your minimalist journey is ok!
Yes, I'm moving out of my parents house next year so I asked them to not get ride of spare pans, dishes, hangers etc when they were decluttering last week because I may need them. But once I moved out I will definitly make sure they get ride of everything I didn't need either lol
Well of course. You have to adapt to your situation not follow blindly.
as a college student being home for the holiday, i’ve been in such the mood to declutter! coming back to a clean room is the best feeling
Jordan W SAME
Agreed! Coming back to a tidy space can make all the difference!
The most liberating piece of advice I got was: "If you haven't used it in the last year, you're not going to miss it." I feel like a free bird now. You don't remember the unused things you gave away. Never regretted a single thing. Never missed it. Loved the time/energy/space that came as a result much more than the feeling of security of having the 'just in case item' You feel lighter and more free. Ready and now able to actually live a meaningful life. I've wasted so many precious years managing and handling and sorting 'stuff'. I understand now what it means to be 'owned' by things.
The only thing I kept that are not used often were some seasonal clothing (Halloween and Christmas patterns) and some formal wear.
Tessie but why hold on to them if they’re not being used? just sell them instead of letting beautiful clothes collect dust
Better to go through your Christmas decorations in late November so that you can donate them to the thrift store and they can sell them right away.
Old technology is a huge one for me. There’s a guilt that goes with it. How much was spent, etc. Taking a few hours and gathering everything up and taking them to be recycled is such a release! Not looking at them every time you open that drawer or bag is honestly such a relief and blessing moving forward.
Harley Andersen I agree about the guilt. It’s hard when you know how much was spent. I found it helped when I thought of it as a service: Yeah I spent money on it, but I also enjoyed it at one point in time. :) like you said, such a relief to be done with them!
Also the worry that personal info is on it
Part of my problem getting rid of tech is finding a place to responsibly recycle them. Where do you typically take them?
@@MooCowG Best Buy...
The hanger turn trick really works! I’ve tried that and it surprised me what I didn’t wear.
Erica ! Just finished watching your video lmao
Feels good to have you both uploading tbh 😊
Wanderlust hi! Thank you!! Can you believe it’s about to be 2020?! Are you decluttering?
@@EricaLucasLoves I've been decluttering for about a year now but living abroad really made me think about what was important 😁😁
Not possible to bring a whole life in one suitcase
I put all of my clothes in boxes under the bed. So my closet was empty at first.
I am one of those people that keeps their inbox super clean. I'm constantly going through and deleting or unsubscribing. I think I have about 17 total emails! I just recently decluttered some apps and I feel so much lighter :)
For those that can’t or don’t feel like watching the whole video:
1. holiday decor
2. clothing that hasn’t been worn or still has tags
3. shoes
4. duplicates
5. expired or unneeded medications
6. email lists
7. old technology
8. purse or wallet declutter
9. phone apps
10. failed experiments
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Thank you because she rambles too much. I would prefer her to give the list with a concise description and move on.
Thanks. These decluttering videos needs to be shorter. She's less wordy than some of the other video bloggers, but still . . .
Wouldnt it be easier to go to Pinterest if your just looking for a list?? I would think youtube would be where you look for guiding videos to help explain the why and how...
Thank you! I think this was the best list ever. I started decluttering last year and it was haphazard. You put it together for me better than I could. I know what I will be doing for the rest of the day. Or perhaps the rest of the month. No, I think forever. Wishing you a very happy and uncluttered new year.
Thank you! I watched the video several times and appreciate the commentary. But, a list is always helpful to reference.
My failed experiments are often art supplies, journals or craft supplies for a craft I never made after all.
Happy dance every time you post. I cleaned yesterday so I could focus on decluttering the basement today. As I was cleaning, I was throwing stuff in laundry baskets to take to donation today.
Nice! Good luck on that basement!!
I have 5 pairs of shoes, 2 purses, and very little clothes or make up. My weakness is kitchen gadgets, and stocking my food pantry. But, I use all of them at least once a week or more.
"My fantasy self" - what an accurate term! I'm guilty of having one, I must admit.
I have several :-(
I love the sound you made when you said...Not 20 anymore! Have a very HAPPY HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
I keep coming back to this video every now and then for some “pep talk” to remind me what I’m doing, aiming for and why. Paused half way through - got rid of “duplicates” - a spaghetti spoon thing with teeth, I always use tongs Dow so why keep it! Then tackled my DVD drawer, told hubby to download what we have on usb and get rid of the dvd, 3 drawers now down to 1/4 of a drawer. Feeling good. Got ride if t-shirts that I rarely use as it chokes me. It can go and choke someone else ;-) thank you for that pep talk. I sometimes think I’ve nothing more to declutter but doing this, you can always find something that crept in.
So helpful! I'm doing a massive declutter, as my dad moved to assisted living this summer, and a lot of his unused items ended up at my house. Can't wait to work my way through this list.
Barb Sanford good luck!
Fantasy self stuff is my bucket of uselessness. Projects to work on or complete; "systems" to put into place that I could never keep up with; all of the over-buying I did because, when beginning something, I tend to buy it all; that is what clutters up my life/mind even before I go deep declutter with my home. Along with the useless items comes the guilt for spending the money, vicious cycle. You have taught us to let go of the fantasy self and I rue the day I told my husband about that phrase! He has turned into a parrot--fantasy self, fantasy self. Love your videos.
I have SO many clothes I have not worn because my son is autistic and has major meltdowns so I dress to accommodate them.
He is 5yo and going to a specialist school for autistic kids. I have been so excited to wear my nicer clothes this year!! 😍❤😍
Make sure that, if you are like me and been putting certain things you love aside for a moment in the future, you don't just get rid of them because it's the thing UA-cam or society or whoever says to.... I know I would be soooooo disappointed if I had have done that!
I have been following for 2 years now. Still motivating me!:) thank you:) my house has been minimal everywhere but my problem spot is art and office stuff.
Great video, Rachel!! I look forward to your videos so much. I have the bright red nail polish and lip colour in my drawer and I am so not a red lip colour girl. Maybe it’ll go soon! 😊 “Failed experiments”- what a great way to say it. Strange how we feel like they might be successful another day but not today. By the way, I get such a kick out of your fashion shows - I have bought a lots of clothes for my imaginary self over the years that I’ve had to declutter. Honestly they range from all in black temptress to all in white lacey little girl looks, none of which are me. You make me laugh at myself!!😁 Blessings to you and your beautiful family for an amazing 2020!!
We have a small box of christmas decorations, not enough to decorate one tree. So instead of buying more, he have decided to decorate and hang gingerbread cookies instead. They look beautiful in the tree. We cut a small hole with a straw into the cookie before baking so we have somewhere to pass a string, and after baking we decorate them together with our daughter and hang them in our tree. It is a great activity for a family with children, plus after christmas you can eat them and you don't have to store them. Saves space, and it is a very ecofriendly solution.
12/31/2019
This was very helpful. I like this lady cuz she got straight to the point, rather than rambling on about other things. But the hanging light to the left looks
like a plunger. 🤣
Tomorrow I'm going thru
my closet, etc & declutter!! 👍
Inspiring as always. I think it may also be important for everyone to be more thoughtful in our future purchases so in the future there will continue to be a lot less clutter. This journey is really about less stuff so that we have more time, money (to create memories with less stress) and enjoyment in our precious and unique lives
My most cluttered place is definitely the digital space, especially the "watch later" list on YT or Netflix
I worked on clearing those for the past few months, I succeeded on YT ... Not much on Netflix
Use what you have before buying something new.
Goes for everything 😍 clothes, shoes, food,
Great video to start the year! Many of those unused apps on your phone may be tracking your habits in the background to target ads for more stuff that you don’t need.
I'm actually making a christmas tree next year with old cellphones and cameras and pagers hahaha
lol, please tell me this is true. :-D
omg, please share on this site it if you do this...that sounds really cool and I would love to see it!
@@MessyMinimalist we started this year but I need to find more items at thrift stores lol, but mostly in my junk outside in my garage I have so many old cellphones and cameras, trying to decide what should be the topper, maybe an old DSLR camera lens lol
I try to dump my purse at least every three days, I guess because it's always with me I notice it more and it picks at my sanity if I don't... so I'm glad purses made your list.
I went through my email a couple years ago and deleted any email I didn’t still need and or wouldn’t ever be of use again and it’s nice there’s maybe 10-15 that I keep like my student loan servicer telling me when my repayment plan ends and stuff like that. It’s nice and it’s not difficult to find those ones that I need when I need them. :)
Tip: When getting rid of old cell phones, it's a good idea to donate them. Most cell phone strikes will take them & they usually give them to homeless ppl or domestic abuse victims. Sometimes there's bins at supermarkets.
I clicked off before the blooers, and immediately came back, so glad I did! 🤣👁
Those magnetic lashes looked good on you girl! 😆😍🧲
Alisa Raven Jamieson haha thx - they felt pretty silly once I got them on!
If you have used cell phones: Donate them! There are many nonprofit organizations that can get your used phones to people who need them. Just search on "donate your cell phones," and you'll get lists of organizations that can use them with their clients.
Yes! Many things on this list can be recycled and/or donated. Clearing out is absolutely terrific, but we really need to do it responsibly. :)
I also keep an old cell phone in case of breakage. Has come in handy multiple times. 🤣
@Pink Crayon Good to know. I will check into that where I live.
My fiancé maintains that he keeps all his cell phones because of the pictures. He didn’t know how to get them onto his computer, and frankly, it’s a gargantuan task at this point...Thank you so much for this!! The 80-20 rule works well for just about everything!! 🙌🏻❤️
Definitely prefer to declutter before going home for the holidays. It's nice to come back to a clean space and I can more easily fit the new items into my life. I try to keep a running list of things that will need to be replaced soon or that I'm interested in trying so that when people ask what I want for Christmas, it's ready. Cuts down on the number of IDK what to get you gifts. Also, that means that if I didn't get something I needed as a gift, I can buy it myself cheap during the after-Christmas sales.
I just decluttered my phone and it felt awesome. Oddly satisfying 😋
I was so distracted when you were doing the clothes try on, your dog getting comfy on the bed, doing that thing where they circle in on themselves before finally sitting down lol
There is something so warm and lovely about you! It makes me wish your videos were hours long lol
That was a helpful video. Random thought your eyes look like a Disney princess.
Great list! I especially like the failed experiments category - we all have some of those 😂
I felt weird about that. Does everyone really just buy things mindlessly? Am I the only one that doesn't try to "re-invent" themselves every year? 🙈
@@raapyna8544 I wouldn't say mindlessly or that I try to re-invent myself every year. I do have a creative streak so I like to try new outlets for that. Sometimes I'm guilty of being influenced by others to buy something I like the look of on them but it doesn't end up suiting me or my lifestyle. I am getting better at avoiding the mistakes but it's all a growth process and it takes time to know ourselves sometimes.
I am de- cluttering, thanks to you, if only we don’t repeat what we got rid of Happy New Year.
I'm not a person with a lot of junk lying around, but my New Years' fever finally just broke and I'm starting this list for my 2020 fresh start and it feels great! Thanks for the great videos! :)
Ahh I just got rid of one of those stone face rollers! My morning and evening skin/face routine did not have time for that!! Anddd a dry skin brush.. while I’m sure it’s good for you, I certainly didn’t have time for that either! Lol #busymomlife 😉 Another great video:) Happy New Year 🎊
As I took down my Christmas stuff, I did rage purging! I have done rage purging before. Did not know there was a term. But, I definitely want to do more.
I am finally going to USE UP all of the hotel toiletries I have hoarded forever.
obragg1 good for you! As a motel owner, it makes me happy to hear that you’re actually using them up and not just taking and tossing! 🤗
I work at a women’s shelter and we looooove these! We hand them out in small packages to the many who are homeless. Consider donating
Love your videos, you always inspire me! Thank you.
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching! :)
Loved this!! I have quite a few things that I have kept for my “fantasy” self! There might be a pair of darling hot pink crop pants from Free People in my closet at this moment that surprisingly haven’t been worn yet! 😂 thank you for a great inspiring video, I am in the mood to throw stuff out!!
Thanks for the video, I will try. I love the idea of turning the hangers over. Genius!
Oh man you had me rolling when you started talking about the hair products!!!! The icing was when you said "lip PUCKER!!!" 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 I bought so many hair products after having my baby last November, for bounce, for thinning, eyes brow color to cover the balding 😂😂😂
BTW, the magnetic eye lashes look VERY pretty on you. But if it's the fantasy you, then it's a no no.
You are hilarious, love your videos.
Lety from Chicago ❤️
hehe, yep! I did some post-baby fantasy me shopping as well..!!
Another good one is paying off something that just needs a little nudge to be done with. It feels good to have one less thing indebted!!
that's a great one!
Thank you Rachel !, you have such wonderful ideas. How’s the family? Good to see you again and of course I’m taking your advice. I really enjoyed participating in the last video. Have a good day. Jean from Arizona 🏜🌴🌵🦂🦎🐍🌞
I love your top. Do you happen to remember where you purchased it? I’m decluttering so your videos are very helpful. I use to think some day I would finish. I do believe I can get the bulk out but in general. Every now and then I need to look around and move more out. Such a relief. Gives freedom. Thank you
you can donate cell phones to battered women's shelters
Great idea. I’ve always dropped them off at electronic stores, but I like this idea better. ☺️
Just look up your local resources, I live in a rural area too
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And don't forget about clothes, shoes, blankets, new or gently used clean makeup and if you can afford it, when you see feminine hygiene products in in 2 for x amount special, buy and donate the duplicate. 😘
May this New Year be special in every way… bringing you the gift of love and excitement. ❤️
🤗😘Look forward to hearing from you!👼🌸💐😊
Lol I love the dogs on the bed, while you're trying on clothes. They didnt seem impressed 🐶🐕🥰
I don't use any Christmas decorations, don't have clothes and shoes that I didn't wear, no multiple salt shakers, I do have expired medications, I love my cluttered email inbox, I love my old phones that I use when my current doesn't work, I don't have a lot of receipts because I don't buy anything except food, I declutter my phone apps daily because my phone has small memory, I don't have any products from failed experience anymore. I don't know why I'm watching minimalist videos.
If you only have what you love, perhaps you're a minimalist already!
As tech goes, some keep our information in its files so as computers go if I can’t use them as a dvd playlet I actually take a hammer to it soak in water😱😩 in hopes it can’t be retrieved before trashing. I’m going through things now to decluttering. May you and your family have a great 2020 ❤️👍🏻
Beautiful simple background :)
Inbox zero is the surest sign my minimalism is working. I get to inbox zero 1 or 2 times a week. It takes about 5 minutes every time. But the first time it took an hour: going through and reporting spam. But after that my inbox has been really good
the coat hanger trick is an AMAZING genius tip 👍 thank you so much!!
The Christmas decorations we keep though, because every year we crack 2-3 glass balls 🙈 in a couple of years it will be the perfect minimalist Christmas decoration after we cracked them all 😅🤣
Always love your videos! I'm a minimalist and I don't have tv, computer or internet but I have a portable DVD player that I use daily. They still exist. :)
lol, I love this! The things you learn...! ;-)
AHH i cannot wait to declutter when I go back to my apartment after the holidays!!! (currently at home) - something I love decluttering before the new year every year is all my school papers and whatnot. Literally it is so nice to just say "peace out" to my old assignments and a semester of work that is DONE! :)
Like the reverse hunger , I’m gonna try that
I think I'm finally going to try that hanger trick this year! Happy new year from New Zealand 😄
Thanks, going to clean out the shoes that I did not wear this year....🧹🤓
Dianne Farrell good luck!!
When your phone "forces" you to declutter all apps on the 25th of December 😅 It crashed and didn't work properly afterwards, so I had to reset it to factory settings and reinstall all apps. So now it only has the once I use on a daily basis on it. At least it had one positive effect. 😁
Jenny Ruppen haha! That’s one way to do it! 😆
Rachel ~ Happy New Year! Great 10 categories for us ‘Declutterers’ to hit ramping up to 2020. Thank you for sharing ✅⭐️🦉💕
Remember to use a prescription take-back program to dispose of expired medications and supplements. States and Townships usually have collection dates to keep others and the environment safe.
I've just removed a couple of 'part-used' tissues from my handbag (purse), but other than that, I don't have the other things. I don't count clothes just now as I'm on a weight change journey and plan to get back into certain garments soon. If not soon, then they go!
There is an app called Unroll Me and you attach your email to it to clear you off email lists in bulk. It's much faster than clicking on each unsub on every email!
When I unsubscribed to my emails, they go into my spam and I still have to delete them.
Wow! Such great tips. Really opened my eyes to things I had not considered.
/goes through and deletes my extra apps while i watch the last 1 lmao
Yesss!!! :-D
I really enjoy your videos! Always so inspiring.
Thanks!
Rachel these were an awesome ten! Thank you!
:) You are WELCOME!
There are at least 10 default apps coming with the phone that I want to remove but can't. Personally am using less 15 apps including calling, msg, etc.
I hate those. I went ahead and "disabled" them and the icons disappeared! Yay!
Just wanted to point out that many prescription bottles can be donated or recycled! If you just look it up on google there is a good chance an organization accessible to you provides that service. A lot of the time they will go to places where doctors do not have bottles to give patients medicine. Super important! Also easy and eco-friendly. :)))
Hi! "Failed Experiments" 😂 love it & I'm guilty!! 🙈 Happy 2020 !
Hi thanks for the video happy new yr in advance!!
Happy New Year!
And then 2020 happened. Followed by 2021 and no one had any occasion to dress up or even wear pants for over a year. Better rule of thumb keep what fits if you still love it.
Excellent ideas! Thanx!
My husband is 45 and I just had to teach him how to unsubscribe from emails. Digital illiteracy is always shocking to me.
It is funny how we can take some things for granted!
My husband gets about 1 email per month, and does not know how to unsubscribe. He is 65 and does not want to mess with all the technology. Neither of us has a smart phone, we have flip phones. I have a computer at home, so I don't want or need to be on the phone everywhere I go. When family comes over, they all sit on the couch and stare at their phones. You cannot even have a conversation with anyone. Their phones are all going off constantly, with all different rings. It is soooo annoying.
I love deleting emails. For diing it in batches I just search for a keyword like „newsletter“ or „order“, select all and then quickly scan through the list in case I actually do want to keep some of them (un-select those, then delete the rest with just one click)
I love love love the email tips. This is a thing for me and I must admit I did not know it was so easy to unsubscribe. Thank you so much. Happy New Year and Godspeed.
Unsubscribing from emails is so satisfying.
It is, isn't it!? :-D
That pink thing is cute! Wear it!!! Lol
hah, thanks! It was a nursing romper, and I did wear it long after I stopped nursing, but the color with my blonde hair made me feel washed out when I wore it.
Messy Minimalist hahahaha 🤣🤣🤣well it got used then. Time to pass it along.
After hurricanes, windstorms, fires, earthquakes and floods take stuff away, you can live light. Be Light.
Shoes is literally the one thing I keep to a minimum without trying. I have short, fat feet and wear a women’s 7W. It is so difficult to find shoes in my size in whatever the current fad is. I just wear Alegria dress shoes and my Sketchers tennis shoes. That is all. I might buy a pair of sandals or flip flops this summer.
Went straight to my christmasbins and took out the leftovers to donate ❤️ thank you!
Just advise ford sorting emails. Create a different folders for customer/friends and ect.. who send you email often and choose setting that new emails from them going to right folder straight away. You will still see that there are a news emails in that folder but it would be easy to sort rest of new emails . Most important email u need in future ( which you receive only once save in archive ) It will be much easier
so happy to see your face again! :)
I'm soooo happy I found your channel 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
Happy new year from New Zealand
I tried to buy all natural peanut butter and I haven’t touched it in months. I love peanut butter to death, but not without sugar apparently. It doesn’t taste good, and I hate having to stir cemented ground peanuts back into the oil
I am right there with you on that one. I'm a peanut butter monster. But only the kind with sugar! (JIF).
Messy Minimalist lol glad I’m not the only one. I’m not even picky about the brand, I’ll eat Walmart brand peanut butter all day long no problem
Just find a cookies recipe!
I can take it! Or just add sugar to taste, stir, and keep it in the fridge?
This is great advice, but LOL Corona virus. Great quarantine goals though.
I know in Canada if you have old medication you return it to 5he pharmacy and they can dispose if the pills, liquids, inhalers, etc and containers safely and correctly for you so you aren't just chucking them into landfills where animals can eat them and get hurt.
My pharmacy here doesn't take expired/ unused meds, but our police stations have secure drop boxes for disposing of them! Call your local police non emergency if you want to know where to properly dispose of medications!
Same here in Luxembourg (Europe): you can take back expired or old medication to the pharmacy!
Happy new year 💚❤️💓💕💗
Michelle you too!! 😁
thanks for you on this video.
I tried the trick with the hangers multiple times but it was a failed experiment because I keep forgetting what hanger belongs to what item. And you’d think the items I didn’t wear would be the ones left behind in the wardrobe, but nope! I like to pretend I’m gonna wear them by taking them on vacation.. 😓
Hahah i have like 20k emails too, I've thought of getting a whole new email and just start over! My husband is the kind who delete instantly. He will have thjngs sent to my email and I'm like why??? You know I will never see it or find it! Why not send it to his where it will actually be seen and found lol
lol - I feel you!!!
I have been known to leave tissues, change, and chapstick in my jeans pockets, in the washing machine and dryer...
same!
One reason why I switched to cloth hankies!
@@raapyna8544 good idea!! :)