You can find the bins I used under-the-sink here: www.containerstore.com/s/kitchen/sink-under-sink/stackable-under-sink-organization-starter-kit/12d?p=0&ps=62&productId=11009057
I love all of this and I finally made the decision to paint my kitchen…just like this one…white on top and blue on the bottom. Would you be able to share the paint brand and name of the colors with me? Pretty please?!
Fantasy self wants to completely declutter and organize both my kitchen and bedroom before Summer. Most likely only one of these will happen but I’m staying hopeful. Thanks to you, Dana and Dawn, I have been working hard to declutter (the donation center knows me by name now 😊) and take my house back 🎉 This definitely is a work in progress but I am here for it in 2023 and beyond 💫🚀
@@Clutterbug I absolutely love this organize kitchen. You did well. Please tell us where you got those under the sink storage bins. Those are perfect for under the sink. Fantasy me wants to write a book that I never even got started. Fantasy me wants to become speaker and get A LOT of money all while telling my testimony to people and helping them out. The people that I have talked to have been motivated and inspired by my testimony. In real life, not fantasy me, it is all because of God, however it does count for something. 🙏🏼 for me. Also, I don't know if you heard of: The Holderness Family. They are on UA-cam. When I heard the end of your video Cass, I thought that you and the wife would get along and relate. You should check them out. They make funny, relatable videos. And I mean VERY practical, relatable videos. So relatable that it's actually embarrassing to admit it, but that's life and we're all in it. 🤦🏼♀️😂🤷🏼♀️
You can do it! One pile/ drawer at a time. I swear once you start and see how good it feels it is easier to keep going. Getting started is the hardest part.
You are my soul sister lol. I clean for a living so my home always takes the back burner. I've been in the process of decluttering but it's an extremely slow process. I'm also hoping by summer it'll be transformed.... We shall see lol. Good luck to you !!
My sister-in-law organizes her spices in alphabetical order. I am a bit of a spice junkie and I find that it is better for me to organize by function. I keep all of the baking spices together, all of the peppers, chilies together, etc
There were some good ideas in here. I am not a Cricket, but I love the idea of the organized spices. So 12 years ago, a friend started teaching me how to knit a sock but I moved and didn't have a pattern so I stored it away. I am happy to report I have picked it back up and I am almost done with it. I did have to watch a million youtube videos and read many patterns to figure out how to proceed but I almost have one sock. Who knows, I may have a pair in another 12 years.
On the one hand - spices organized that way look nice. On the other - jars in various shapes help find the spice much quicker than labels, and if you use one spice more often that the others the bigger jar is more convinient that uniformized jar and a bag in the pantry.
Cas, thank you for introducing me to my fantasy self. I never knew what to call her! Fantasy self was standing in the way of my decluttering attempts. We had a chat, I let go of my fantasy clutter, and now I have room for the things that I really use. Thanks, Cas, for all of your extremely relatable advice!
I didn’t realize I had a fantasy self until, you gave so many examples. Before this I would’ve told you I’m a realist. One of the ways I keep my fantasy self in check for the most part is by using Pinterest. I have a board for each dream and it’s free and I get to escape to Pinterest land every so often without hurting my pocketbook or anyone else🤗.
Great Kitchen transformation. I hope your Dad and Step Mom enjoy it. I'm a Cricket whose Fantasy self is working on organizing his genealogy with all proof perfectly done, all piles are correctly filed, the family photos are all digitized and ready for any family member wanting to see them from future generations, all the Christmas decorations are organized so they are easy to put up and take down, you know, all the things.
I found out at 37 I have ADHD pretty bad in Nov. The grief of what my life could have been like if I knew earlier was pretty rough for a month. But then I did the thing we're great at and learned everything I could. My family has gotten behind me and after watching a bunch of your videos we have spent the entire month of January decluttering every area of my homestead. Went minimalist in every area I could and made every item in my home have a home. I am finishing the kitchen today and then for the first time in my life I will have a clean organized house and the habits started to keep it that way. I was able to quit my job in September to focus on our homestead and woodworking and I plan on starting a channel about homesteading as a Neural divergent and I have a clean slate to work from. My brain has never been free of guilt or stuff I should be doing to be a good mom. I'm also an addict coming up on my 10 years clean. Thank you for putting out the videos about adhd they have meant a lot. Your story of your husband finding all of your dirty dishes meant a lot to me to know im not the only one.
Wow so great that you got round to organizing. Here also ADHD and diagnosed last year at 36. I haven't gotten round to the decluttering yet, so your story is a true inspiration! We can do this!!
Same here! I was diagnosed at 36 and am obviously here searching for the best ways to do things! Here's to hoping I am well on my way to being in your place here soon. But...this is my first one and I have NO IDEA WHAT A CRICKET IS so I'm now distracted every time it's referenced. LOL
Thanks sooo much for this! I keep second, third, fourth-guessing what my clutterbug style is, and my original time of taking your quiz said I was a cricket, but I didn’t think I believed it enough, but seeing how you organized here cemented that in my brain! I really am a cricket because these solutions are exactly what I would want to use and tend to use! Thanks again, Cas! You’re awesome!!
Dang, I haven’t hardly gotten into the video but the fact your dad was able to do all that in his 70s! That might be the most hopeful, helpful motivation I get all year to take action 💗😮👍🏼
Fantasy Shannon is also still putting off getting fit, eating healthy, becoming a ‘Cricut-Artista’, super chef, & garden guru.😂 I won’t say that decluttering, getting organized, & repairing, beautifying my home are fantasy. They are taking much longer than in my fantasies but those things are really happening! I’ve made so much progress and YOU have been a big part of that! I’m still determined that getting healthier has to stay on the table because, if I’m not healthy, then none of the rest really matters. 🤷♀️. Can’t wait to read your novel!! Thanks for all the inspiration, motivation, & fantastic ideas!❤️❤️
Wow! Your Dad is very talented! That kitchen is gorgeous. It's nice that you were able to contribute your talents for the cherry on top to your Dad's excellent craftsmanship!
I use a lot of clear containers, it does look nice, but remember that space is needed for the remaining walnuts, flour, etc. that still remains in the bag. Mine goes into the basement. You did a great job on the kitchen (and so did your Dad!)! And yes, I hear you about my Fantasy self. ♥My fantasy self wants to sew more than I do. Like, all my sewing stuff is out and cluttered and life takes over and I look at the clutter and after 35 years am still a beginning sewist. 😭
I’ve been looking for something like this for the whole house!!! For someone who is moving into their own place for the first time, starting from scratch. This is great, thank you!
If you haven't already, you should really check out her videos on the four clutterbug types so you can find the right system for you. She also has one where she talks about how you compromise with other organisingstyles in your houshold (spoiler: Visual trumps hidden, and big categories trumps detail - this will make more sense when you have seen the four organising types)
May I recommend the Feng shui guy? His channel is Dear Modern. I've not ever been especially drawn to Feng shui, but his spin on it is so very functional. I've used his ideas to greatly improve the flow and zen of my place. He focuses on the macro tho, not what to put in each drawer, but Cass and the adhd girl can finish that up for ya.
I agree with @Marit Husby . I am a ladybug and I need simple(no lids), hidden organization or I can't maintain it. Find out which type you are so that you buy the right type of products to organize with. It makes all the difference. I love what Cas did here, but I could not maintain it, for myself.
Fantasy Diane makes a cleaning schedule so my house will always be clean--but I never stick to it! I also make a meal prep monthly schedule and only stuck to it for 3 days! I love making lists and charts, but the follow thru is almost non existent! I'm 73 and retired, so I have all this time to do things, but I don't want to! Sometimes I feel like a 2 yr old doing the "I don't wanna" thing. I had so many years of "I have to" do things--that I'm hoping this is a phase that I'll grow out of!! Lol!
Fantasy self is being like you, Cas, and having a completely organized apartment! This is what I really want to do! I wish that you lived closer to me, so I could get the help I need.
Love these tips! I'm a ladybug and have been using very practical cardboard boxes and masking tape labels with great success to compartmentalize my cupboards, but I never thought of using little bins and containers in the fridge. I think that will be such a huge game-changer! My fantasy self is a novelist as well. (She also feeds her whole family on pennies a day from her organic garden and cans/dries the surplus and makes all her own clothes so if the apocalypse comes they're all set.) PLEASE finish your novel! I love middle-grade and YA fiction and would totally read that. :)
Just so you know, bins in the fridge have their uses, but really impractical when you get to the point where you need to defrost a whole bird, or cool down a pot of chili or have a big family dinner's worth of leftovers to store. Plan on needing at least half a shelf that is not being used up by bins. A full shelf is better.
Wow, it's truly amazing on how just a few small organizers can transform a space so much! We re-did our kitchen over a year and a half ago. I decant a lot now and label bins and such in my pantry and it's amazing! For the most part it stays pretty tidy and organized, especially since it's a no brainer where stuff goes! My fantasy self will have my craft room the same way someday, and my bedroom will become a sanctuary instead of a hot mess express of stuff just being dumped, and I will also get back to the gym and back to feeling motivated, energized, and productive. *sigh
You may of just saved my life. Literally! No one understands me but you do. I to just got a new kitchen. I thought that would save me and I love it. But it's not saving me because with all that space and counterspace. It's still a huge mess. One thing at a time. Thanks
I had that same problem with my new kitchen and decided to add small shelves to the counter tops. One is for small appliances that are put together. Another two small shelf units were added to the sides of the stove to use vertical space with a narrow counter space on each side of the stove. Since I didn't have upper cabinets added for a wall of windows that I wanted I had to downsize my dishes to shelves also. That was easy because now they can be seen and easily reached for. Just try to go vertical as much as you can 🥫.
I'm a cricket and I just received some air tight storage containers that I bought so I can store items such as Grits, Oatmeal, Rice and Sugar. Doing this will let me get rid of the packaging and neatly store those items in one cabinet on the bottom shelf! I'm also going to attach a waterproof labels with the cooking instructions on them.
I can’t believe your dad did all that work himself! The kitchen just looks amazing! How sweet of you to help them organize their newly renovated kitchen! “They keep their pills in teeny, tiny containers!” 🤣 Loved seeing this! Thanks sharing! ❤
I decided to get back into reading. I joined a book club this year I have not read a book in over 5 years and I'm halfway through the 1st book I book for January we have our discussion in 2 days and I need to finish it!
My Gah! That kitchen renovation is Beautiful! Gorgeous! Your dad did an Amazing Job! Your stepmom has a beautiful color scheme 💝 Just Gorgeous! 💝 Great job Cas on the organization too. 💝
Fantasy me has all these puzzles I want to have the space and time to work on with hubby & kiddos. Also, several crochet projects for fmaily members. (This one I am actually making progress on. Not in time for my sister-in-laws birthday this month, but definitely by Christmas since I'm over halfway done). Now, I'm 5mo pregnant with little #3! I discovered the Minimal Mom who mentioned you and what's your clutterbug style (I'm a bee through and through but hubby is a butterfly - which I'm discovering I can work with). So nesting is hitting me hard and I'm making more progress than I have in YEARS! I LOVE you and your energy and videos and stories! It's so wonderful to know I am not alone and I now give myself grace and forgiveness and know it's ok to let things go. They're just things and not as important as time with my family. I appreciate you and Dawn so much. Thank you again!
I found you through The Minimal Mom. I just can't get enough of your end stories. Never stop them! I too have a fantasy life that is far more interesting than my actual life, haha! Thanks for chipping away at the shame of being ADHD and making cleaning a little more attainable!
I just found your channel and dealing with sever copd and being overwhelmed with a move to a state that has sent me to the hospital 3 times in a month with breathing problems… I know that once I start a lil at a time I won’t be so stressed and that will take a little off my health issues and hopefully keep me from riding in the back of an ambulance for awhile 🥴 I haven’t even finished unpacking our house because it stresses me out to the point of not being able to start and that is not a way to live. So I am going to keep binging your videos while I recuperate from my last episode last week and not do anything taxing (per Dr orders) so that I have great ideas written down to start me on a journey to hopefully a less cluttered and easier to manage home. Thank you 💜🫶🏻
Love how nice everything looked after you organized it all! Eager to read your zombie apocalypse novel. :) When I have a project that I know will take a lot of time, I tell myself I just need to do at least something on it each day. That's how I sewed an entire crib set and bumper years ago for my daughter. Some days I only cut out one small piece or sewed one seam, but other days I had the time and energy to do a whole lot. It was the daily commitment to it that did the trick and helped me not feel overwhelmed like I would if I'd tried to do it all at once. That way I didn't feel bad if I only did one tiny thing because I was still accomplishing my goal of doing something each day. Best of luck to you in your writing!
Okay, about alphabetizing spices. I read eons ago where an author (it was a library book) said it sounds silly or OCD or whatever but it makes sense! Many spices look similar so keeping them in alpha order means you don't end up with thyme when you wanted oregano or have to pick up several jars to find the right one. If you keep them arranged on a shelf or in a drawer (my latest win!) there's a hole where you took it out, so it's a 2 second win to put it back where it came from!
Absolutely gorgeous! As a fellow Cricket, I know your parents are going to love this. Keep doing what you do. Thank you for your awesome stories, you make me smile and laugh like crazy.
I am a cricket 100% lol I totally get the micro organizing behind closed doors...and am 100000000% an all or nothing person. lol I can proudly say that my kitchen organizing is done. Not gonna lie, I have a lot. I love to cook and find it more enjoyable to have what I need instead of struggling to make do (but I do try to avoid unitaskers if something else will do just fine). That all being said, I think the thing that has made the most difference in keeping it organized is storing things where I use them. It works so well that I have implemented it throughout my apartment.
That kitchen looks AMAZING! My favourite section is the pantry when you had finished it - it's just picture perfect and I just love watching you fit in packets and boxes so neatly - just getting my geek on! Go for your Zombie Apocalypse book Cassie - you can do it! 🤩
I have been following you for years and I've done all of the quizzes and looking at the "What is your style" videos and was convinced I was a unicorn. I believed that I was a bit of every type! Until this video. Hug and thank your parents for me because seeing how they had the pantry and cabinets before you got in there to make it extra nice, their style was me! I'm a CRICKET! Now to pull everything out and make it as awesome as you have. Let your parents know that I also think they did a great job on that remodel! Beautiful! Thank you Cas!!! And I want to read your novel. My fantasy self accomplishment is to have a sewing room. Pretty and tidy and a dream to work in. Keep on keeping on!
Fantasy me re does my kitchen on my own. There's lead in the countertop tile glaze so it would need proper abatement. Thinking about how to cover things over without having to rip stuff out. I can live with the layout, just want things spiffed-up. Also have two walls in the bathroom that need renovating along with the ceiling. Fantasy me also has my garage converted to an awesome little ADU.
I love the look of the pantry with the beautiful bins and containers. I've always wondered what you do with the extra stuff that won't fit in the container. Do you just have to store it somewhere else? Same thing about spices...they look wonderful decanted into matching spice jars but where do you keep the extra that doesn't fit in the pretty new jar?
I have an overflow box for the spices and seal each packet well securing with an elastic band. The bottom of my pantry has drawers, I put the packets in there.
Your Dad is very impressive! My fantasy self bought a jump rope last year and still hasn't adjusted it to my size. It was on my vision board last year and one of the only things I transferred to this year's board.
Yer hilarious!! I can’t wait to hear that your book is finished! I picked up a tip somewhere about choosing one hobby (preferably one you’ve been putting off) to work on each month to actually complete SOMEthing. That way, you get at least 12 finished projects by the end of the year, and you learn more about the hobbies you actually want to continue pursuing vs. the ones that you’re done with. Last month for me… it was Macramé!! I totally finished a hanging cat bed as well as two plant holders! This month, I’m supposed to be finishing up some of the wool appliqué projects I have lying around… but it’s already a week in and I’ve yet to pull it out. 😬😳 Thanks for the giggles and great organizing ideas!
I'm so glad to see white appliances if your dad's and stepmom's kitchen, I'm 73 and I've had avocado, harvest gold, copper tone, almond, black, and black and white kitchen appliances, but my favorite is white, easy to keep clean, it doesn't show fingerprints like stainless, and it takes me back to my mom's kitchen with all white appliances. I'm Swedish Death Cleaning now, I took a three-ring binder and I write down what items I use every day, by the end of the six months I'm only keeping the items on the list, everything else is going to a hospice thrift store.
I love your videos!!! Sometimes I even get moving afterwards! 😳😂 I always get super motivated by you though! They get me to do something, maybe not a complete transformation, but baby steps, right?!? 🤗 Thank You Cass!! ☺️🤗
Love your tips. Here is one of mine courtesy of Martha Stewart, steam your potatoes and taste the difference. Trust me, I have been doing it for years the difference in taste is so apparent. Thank you again for your tips.
My fantasy self “Meet Cas as she’s AMAZING!!” My response to self, “Yeah right as she’s SO cool she’s not going to come to your small farm because she has WAY better things in life than meet me!” 😂 You truly are amazing and you did a FANTASTIC job on your parents kitchen organization. BEAUTIFUL!!
She IS a super star and it would be SO amazing to meet her! Not just for organizing help, but because she just seems so fun and full of life too!! So energizing!!
I absolutely love the end segment all about Fantasy Cass. I'd love you to either take that segment and use it as a short or/and make another video focusing all about Fantasy us. I believe most of us see ourselves in your Fantasy Cass. I sure do. Thank you Cass. 🙃
Haha I’m a total cricket and I laughed so much at this 😂 fab video! Fantasy me wants to paint, and write, and create, and go to the gym. Reality me collapses on the sofa after work and watches old reruns of her favourite shows 😂
Thanks for sharing! It’s so neat how you know exactly what container for the “mess”. Sometimes I struggle with where to find the best containers for my needs. Thanks!
The kitchen transformation was absolutely stunning!! Fantasy Jess says no to chips and queso when she's not hungry and she actually goes back to watercolor painting. Fantasy Jess loses 15 pounds and gets a job she is qualified for (not the bad ones she seems to think she deserves). I do like fantasy Jess... I'm going to eat more vegetables this year. And I've already started. This is my year! 🖤
I had the exact same cabinets in my kitchen (with the same oak trim). I am in the process of remodeling my kitchen right now. I hope to get things organized once the remodel is done.
I’m a Ladybug, but that kitchen organization looks amazing to me! I’m hoping to buy a house this year and your videos give so much inspiration! Fantasy me gardens. I’ve never been able to keep plants alive or grow anything 😂
My fantasy self also gardens but there are too many plants to name that haven’t made it out of my garden alive! So I think I’m letting that dream go for now😂
I once had a friend who said if it can't fend for itself it dies. She had pine tree, bulbs and grass in her garden. She lived in Wagga Wagga - a very hot and dry place in Australia.
Lol. We did a garden in raised beds the one year. The squirrels and birds got everything before we could. Then the pumpkins took over. The Minimal Mom seems to have it though.
Their new kitchen looks so pretty! I really liked how you set up their pantry with the black storage containers with white labels. It just looks so classy. I’m also totally like you in the sense I live in a fantasy land myself of all the things that I “want to do” but reality hits me everyday when I remember that I’m a mother of 3 boys 4 and under. Fantasy me is definitely on the back burner these days. However, also why I’m watching your videos! Because I suck at storage solutions for these boys!! And myself! But mostly the boys with their clothes and toys. I’ve learned some already from you that I didn’t know. Your kid videos have been so helpful!! Thank you! Also I took your quiz a week or so ago and found out I’m a ladybug too! Although I think I might have some cricket tendencies because I kinda like to organize down to the minute things BUT usually I don’t have time to organize that way. Then whenever I do organize that way someone in the house destroys my organization and then it’s just makes me mad. So I think that the ladybug solution for the “family” is probably more practical especially now when the boys are so little. Enjoying your videos!! Keep them up 😊 btw I’m sure you have saved more marriages than you realize with you teaching these techniques. 😉
YES! I can't wait to read the fantasy Cass YA novel! Publish it with your real name, but put "F" as your middle initial for "Fantasy." Fantasy Cara has a couple of books kicking around in her head. Maybe writing my book every other day for 15 minutes would be a good thing for me to do. I love that you picked one project. Good job! That kitchen was amazing. I'll bet they love it. ❤️
I like how you say “a little unorganised”,” a little messy”😊your the cutest…love the house and the colour they used..got soo many ideas especially the coffee tea area I’m going to do the same..
Love to hear your intention to finish your novel. I realize this is 10 months after posting this video but wanted to share one of the things I’ve used to help me with my own writing, is writing 500 words or half an hour whichever comes first. No editing, editing comes when the first draft of the novel is done. If you’ve already finished, maybe you can try it for novel number 2. All the best!
Wow! So impressive that your dad did the remodel himself. I'm a crazy cricket too (haha) so I love how you organized everything. That would have been so much fun for me. :o)
Im a cricket.... I don't think I'm crazy... just because I put all my packages of sliced sandwich cheese filed in a refrigerator organizer... and alphabetized them.
Wow my fantasy self got excited knowing that I will do something one day ... Good luck on completing your novel. Thank you so much for making it real, my head has always been a mumble jumble of what I'm going to do, I try to compartmentalise and make a list but then I just stare at it and do nothing. After seeing this vid I think the kitchen is what I'll try work on. Thank you Cass x
I will always say this 4 types of organization bugs are a genius idea, it so easy to know what you need if you know what kind of "bug" you are, your idea is underrated.
Fantasy self wants to donate, trash and/or keep what is necessary without guilt. I have been living this way for a very long time and I feel like I haven't done enough to get things done because when it becomes too much I deflect and ignore it. There is so much to do! I am trying to use all your ideas and help myself. I like things put away but they don't necessarily have to be covered but I like them organized so I know what drawer to go to when I need my makeup stuff, hygiene stuff, cleaning stuff, etc. I almost feel I need to have a consultation with you too. Your guilt mindset video was very impactful because that is a lot of what I am going through.
I have spice bottles exactly like those and they satisfy my cricket side and my bee side so much! Pretty and organized and labeled but I can still what's in them. Fantasy me is a professional wedding planner, a knitter, always has beautiful DIY's to do, and lives in an effortlessly organized home... The last one is a continuous work in progress so I think for this year I'll commit to completing at least 2 DIY projects!! I'm already feeling inspired! 😁
I think it's helpful to show what you do with THE REST of the decanted items. It's a step that needs considering when people determine whether to decant or not. There needs to be a spot somewhere for jars or bags of what didn't quite fit or that will need replenishing soon.
As a cricket, I just conceal them nearby. I put the pretty stuff in front. Not sure what everyone else does tho. Bcuz I’m crazy cricket, it tends to make me want to use it up so I can finally get rid of the excess. Lol.
The bad thing about decanting your groceries is that the package volume is always bigger than a container volume. So you've got leftovers. Lots of them. Sometiimes it's just a couple of tablespoons, but you can't throw them out, you can't use them all just now and you have to store them somewhere (and try not to forget about them).
Cass, This video was awesome! After watching it, I was so pumped and just knew I could do my cabinets! Then after seeing what I had, I clicked on your link for the Container Store and another click for kitchen. Then, so many choices! UGH, TOO MANY CHOICES!!!! I chocked!! My heart started racing!! I need someone to say "This is exactly what you use for this space". The only thing that made sense was the pile until later fix. HELP!!!
My fantasy self knows how to fence. I actually have taken two lessons as of last night, with my son. I am terrible AND I love it. I’ve had this on my fantasy self list since 7th grade when I saw Princess Bride and an now 49, but finally actually trying it!
This video is really good timing because my plan for tomorrow is to work on two of the kitchen cabinets, one being the under sink cabinet. I already picked up some organizers and I hope they're going to work out okay. As you said with the under sink area, it can be difficult because of the pipes. Fantasy me does not just hang a pair of pants (that need to be hemmed) over a chair. Fantasy me hems the pants right away and wears them!
I love that you labeled the lids of the spice jars. My dad taught me a trick that I use on prescription and medicine bottles. On Rx bottles lids, using a sharpie, I put the abbreviated name of the med (like BUP 300), including the strength if you take two different doses of the same med. When you get a refill, just put the old marked lid on the new bottle. On pain relievers/allergy/etc bottles, I put the # of tablets and how often (4x6 hrs). Let’s face it. The directions on the bottle labels are so tiny, you need a microscope to read them.
Wow, wow, you gave me so many ideas for my kitchen! The cabinet with the spices. I really needed to see that. I just ordered 36 jars and labels from Amazon to put all my spices in. Now I know what to put them in. Thanks for the great ideas!
Oh yeah - Fantasy self is in charge this year - I'm working on organizing my house a little at a time - couple hours min a week - that's the rule... I got new matching hangers and decluttered my closet this weekend. Still have to finish the drawers and closet organizer but OMG another step down! Thanks to you for the tough love video on clothes! One step at a time this year!!
Hi Cas, I have a great hack! For kitchen organizing supplies. I’m a professional organizer in Florida and often buy my kitchen organizers at “Bin” stores. There Amazon returns. I usually pay $2-$4 vs $25-$30
Kudos to your amazing dad! That man has got SKILLS! Thanks for all the great tips and motivation. Your videos always inspire me. Please take care and have a Blessed day ❤️
You can find the bins I used under-the-sink here: www.containerstore.com/s/kitchen/sink-under-sink/stackable-under-sink-organization-starter-kit/12d?p=0&ps=62&productId=11009057
I love all of this and I finally made the decision to paint my kitchen…just like this one…white on top and blue on the bottom. Would you be able to share the paint brand and name of the colors with me? Pretty please?!
What a wonderful renovation! You Iced the Cake! 😅 xoo~
Fantasy self wants to completely declutter and organize both my kitchen and bedroom before Summer. Most likely only one of these will happen but I’m staying hopeful. Thanks to you, Dana and Dawn, I have been working hard to declutter (the donation center knows me by name now 😊) and take my house back 🎉 This definitely is a work in progress but I am here for it in 2023 and beyond 💫🚀
You've got this! Keep me posted!
@@Clutterbug
I absolutely love this organize kitchen. You did well.
Please tell us where you got those under the sink storage bins. Those are perfect for under the sink.
Fantasy me wants to write a book that I never even got started.
Fantasy me wants to become speaker and get A LOT of money all while telling my testimony to people and helping them out.
The people that I have talked to have been motivated and inspired by my testimony.
In real life, not fantasy me, it is all because of God, however it does count for something. 🙏🏼 for me.
Also, I don't know if you heard of: The Holderness Family. They are on UA-cam. When I heard the end of your video Cass, I thought that you and the wife would get along and relate. You should check them out. They make funny, relatable videos. And I mean VERY practical, relatable videos. So relatable that it's actually embarrassing to admit it, but that's life and we're all in it. 🤦🏼♀️😂🤷🏼♀️
You can do it! One pile/ drawer at a time. I swear once you start and see how good it feels it is easier to keep going. Getting started is the hardest part.
You are my soul sister lol. I clean for a living so my home always takes the back burner. I've been in the process of decluttering but it's an extremely slow process. I'm also hoping by summer it'll be transformed.... We shall see lol.
Good luck to you !!
Little bites at a time.
My sister-in-law organizes her spices in alphabetical order. I am a bit of a spice junkie and I find that it is better for me to organize by function. I keep all of the baking spices together, all of the peppers, chilies together, etc
There were some good ideas in here. I am not a Cricket, but I love the idea of the organized spices. So 12 years ago, a friend started teaching me how to knit a sock but I moved and didn't have a pattern so I stored it away. I am happy to report I have picked it back up and I am almost done with it. I did have to watch a million youtube videos and read many patterns to figure out how to proceed but I almost have one sock. Who knows, I may have a pair in another 12 years.
That's so funny thanks for the laugh.I had similar projects and gave them to my granddaughters. God bless
Lol, too funny. Do update us after 12 years
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On the one hand - spices organized that way look nice. On the other - jars in various shapes help find the spice much quicker than labels, and if you use one spice more often that the others the bigger jar is more convinient that uniformized jar and a bag in the pantry.
Wth is a cricket?!?
It would be so cool to see you do the same kitchen in each of the organizing styles
Yes!!! Yes yes yes
Cas, thank you for introducing me to my fantasy self. I never knew what to call her! Fantasy self was standing in the way of my decluttering attempts. We had a chat, I let go of my fantasy clutter, and now I have room for the things that I really use. Thanks, Cas, for all of your extremely relatable advice!
I didn’t realize I had a fantasy self until, you gave so many examples. Before this I would’ve told you I’m a realist. One of the ways I keep my fantasy self in check for the most part is by using Pinterest. I have a board for each dream and it’s free and I get to escape to Pinterest land every so often without hurting my pocketbook or anyone else🤗.
I LOVE THAT!!!
Super smart idea!
Great Kitchen transformation. I hope your Dad and Step Mom enjoy it. I'm a Cricket whose Fantasy self is working on organizing his genealogy with all proof perfectly done, all piles are correctly filed, the family photos are all digitized and ready for any family member wanting to see them from future generations, all the Christmas decorations are organized so they are easy to put up and take down, you know, all the things.
Thanks for sharing!
You go Troy!
Now you’ve made me want to do that too to add to my list 😅
I'm a Cricket too with the same fantasy about genealogy! I haven't given up on that one, though.
Your dad did an amazing job! This was so much fun to watch. ❤
Yay!
I second this emotion 🙌
I found out at 37 I have ADHD pretty bad in Nov. The grief of what my life could have been like if I knew earlier was pretty rough for a month. But then I did the thing we're great at and learned everything I could. My family has gotten behind me and after watching a bunch of your videos we have spent the entire month of January decluttering every area of my homestead. Went minimalist in every area I could and made every item in my home have a home. I am finishing the kitchen today and then for the first time in my life I will have a clean organized house and the habits started to keep it that way. I was able to quit my job in September to focus on our homestead and woodworking and I plan on starting a channel about homesteading as a Neural divergent and I have a clean slate to work from. My brain has never been free of guilt or stuff I should be doing to be a good mom. I'm also an addict coming up on my 10 years clean. Thank you for putting out the videos about adhd they have meant a lot. Your story of your husband finding all of your dirty dishes meant a lot to me to know im not the only one.
Well done Kelly! I'm in the beginning of this same ADHD process- and 28 years for 😊
Hello Kelly! Your story filled my heart with empathy and joy. Keep on keeping on.
Wow so great that you got round to organizing. Here also ADHD and diagnosed last year at 36. I haven't gotten round to the decluttering yet, so your story is a true inspiration! We can do this!!
Same here! I was diagnosed at 36 and am obviously here searching for the best ways to do things! Here's to hoping I am well on my way to being in your place here soon. But...this is my first one and I have NO IDEA WHAT A CRICKET IS so I'm now distracted every time it's referenced. LOL
Definitely Understand
Thanks sooo much for this! I keep second, third, fourth-guessing what my clutterbug style is, and my original time of taking your quiz said I was a cricket, but I didn’t think I believed it enough, but seeing how you organized here cemented that in my brain! I really am a cricket because these solutions are exactly what I would want to use and tend to use! Thanks again, Cas! You’re awesome!!
You're so welcome!
You're a good daughter. How fun it must've been for them to come home to an organized kitchen.
Your parents are so... lucky to have a daughter like you.. who takes time and organizers
Dang, I haven’t hardly gotten into the video but the fact your dad was able to do all that in his 70s! That might be the most hopeful, helpful motivation I get all year to take action 💗😮👍🏼
He's amazing
Fantasy Shannon is also still putting off getting fit, eating healthy, becoming a ‘Cricut-Artista’, super chef, & garden guru.😂 I won’t say that decluttering, getting organized, & repairing, beautifying my home are fantasy. They are taking much longer than in my fantasies but those things are really happening! I’ve made so much progress and YOU have been a big part of that! I’m still determined that getting healthier has to stay on the table because, if I’m not healthy, then none of the rest really matters. 🤷♀️. Can’t wait to read your novel!! Thanks for all the inspiration, motivation, & fantastic ideas!❤️❤️
Wow! Your Dad is very talented! That kitchen is gorgeous. It's nice that you were able to contribute your talents for the cherry on top to your Dad's excellent craftsmanship!
I use a lot of clear containers, it does look nice, but remember that space is needed for the remaining walnuts, flour, etc. that still remains in the bag. Mine goes into the basement. You did a great job on the kitchen (and so did your Dad!)! And yes, I hear you about my Fantasy self. ♥My fantasy self wants to sew more than I do. Like, all my sewing stuff is out and cluttered and life takes over and I look at the clutter and after 35 years am still a beginning sewist. 😭
Wow what an amazing kitchen! Props to your Dad!!
Wow, Cas, what a great daughter you are!!!
I’ve been looking for something like this for the whole house!!! For someone who is moving into their own place for the first time, starting from scratch. This is great, thank you!
If you haven't already, you should really check out her videos on the four clutterbug types so you can find the right system for you. She also has one where she talks about how you compromise with other organisingstyles in your houshold (spoiler: Visual trumps hidden, and big categories trumps detail - this will make more sense when you have seen the four organising types)
May I recommend the Feng shui guy? His channel is Dear Modern.
I've not ever been especially drawn to Feng shui, but his spin on it is so very functional. I've used his ideas to greatly improve the flow and zen of my place. He focuses on the macro tho, not what to put in each drawer, but Cass and the adhd girl can finish that up for ya.
I agree with @Marit Husby . I am a ladybug and I need simple(no lids), hidden organization or I can't maintain it. Find out which type you are so that you buy the right type of products to organize with. It makes all the difference. I love what Cas did here, but I could not maintain it, for myself.
Fantasy Diane makes a cleaning schedule so my house will always be clean--but I never stick to it! I also make a meal prep monthly schedule and only stuck to it for 3 days! I love making lists and charts, but the follow thru is almost non existent! I'm 73 and retired, so I have all this time to do things, but I don't want to! Sometimes I feel like a 2 yr old doing the "I don't wanna" thing. I had so many years of "I have to" do things--that I'm hoping this is a phase that I'll grow out of!! Lol!
Fantasy self is being like you, Cas, and having a completely organized apartment!
This is what I really want to do! I wish that you lived closer to me, so I could get the help I need.
Love these tips! I'm a ladybug and have been using very practical cardboard boxes and masking tape labels with great success to compartmentalize my cupboards, but I never thought of using little bins and containers in the fridge. I think that will be such a huge game-changer!
My fantasy self is a novelist as well. (She also feeds her whole family on pennies a day from her organic garden and cans/dries the surplus and makes all her own clothes so if the apocalypse comes they're all set.) PLEASE finish your novel! I love middle-grade and YA fiction and would totally read that. :)
Just so you know, bins in the fridge have their uses, but really impractical when you get to the point where you need to defrost a whole bird, or cool down a pot of chili or have a big family dinner's worth of leftovers to store. Plan on needing at least half a shelf that is not being used up by bins. A full shelf is better.
I have one bin for apples and oranges, and if I need space, that comes out of the fridge for a night.
Hot mess sandwich is the cutest thing I’ve ever heard!! I’m loving this!!! It’s my first time here
Wow, it's truly amazing on how just a few small organizers can transform a space so much! We re-did our kitchen over a year and a half ago. I decant a lot now and label bins and such in my pantry and it's amazing! For the most part it stays pretty tidy and organized, especially since it's a no brainer where stuff goes! My fantasy self will have my craft room the same way someday, and my bedroom will become a sanctuary instead of a hot mess express of stuff just being dumped, and I will also get back to the gym and back to feeling motivated, energized, and productive. *sigh
Thanks for sharing!
You may of just saved my life. Literally! No one understands me but you do. I to just got a new kitchen. I thought that would save me and I love it. But it's not saving me because with all that space and counterspace. It's still a huge mess. One thing at a time. Thanks
I had that same problem with my new kitchen and decided to add small shelves to the counter tops. One is for small appliances that are put together. Another two small shelf units were added to the sides of the stove to use vertical space with a narrow counter space on each side of the stove. Since I didn't have upper cabinets added for a wall of windows that I wanted I had to downsize my dishes to shelves also. That was easy because now they can be seen and easily reached for. Just try to go vertical as much as you can 🥫.
I'm a cricket and I just received some air tight storage containers that I bought so I can store items such as Grits, Oatmeal, Rice and Sugar.
Doing this will let me get rid of the packaging and neatly store those items in one cabinet on the bottom shelf!
I'm also going to attach a waterproof labels with the cooking instructions on them.
I can’t believe your dad did all that work himself! The kitchen just looks amazing! How sweet of you to help them organize their newly renovated kitchen! “They keep their pills in teeny, tiny containers!” 🤣 Loved seeing this! Thanks sharing! ❤
My husband and i do that too, weekly pill organizers, helps to not forget to take them.
I decided to get back into reading. I joined a book club this year I have not read a book in over 5 years and I'm halfway through the 1st book I book for January we have our discussion in 2 days and I need to finish it!
My Gah! That kitchen renovation is Beautiful! Gorgeous! Your dad did an Amazing Job! Your stepmom has a beautiful color scheme 💝 Just Gorgeous! 💝
Great job Cas on the organization too. 💝
I WANT THIS KITCHEN!!!❤❤❤
Fantasy me has all these puzzles I want to have the space and time to work on with hubby & kiddos. Also, several crochet projects for fmaily members. (This one I am actually making progress on. Not in time for my sister-in-laws birthday this month, but definitely by Christmas since I'm over halfway done). Now, I'm 5mo pregnant with little #3! I discovered the Minimal Mom who mentioned you and what's your clutterbug style (I'm a bee through and through but hubby is a butterfly - which I'm discovering I can work with). So nesting is hitting me hard and I'm making more progress than I have in YEARS! I LOVE you and your energy and videos and stories! It's so wonderful to know I am not alone and I now give myself grace and forgiveness and know it's ok to let things go. They're just things and not as important as time with my family. I appreciate you and Dawn so much. Thank you again!
Cass, you are genius. You took a beautiful area and made it even more efficient and useful!
Thanks!
Thank you for making the distinction between organizing and decluttering!
I found you through The Minimal Mom. I just can't get enough of your end stories. Never stop them! I too have a fantasy life that is far more interesting than my actual life, haha! Thanks for chipping away at the shame of being ADHD and making cleaning a little more attainable!
I would LOVE a new kitchen. Ours is probably circa 1970s. Ugh. I'm so glad your dad and step-mum got their dream kitchen, finally.
I need this. My kitchen looks like a hoarder home.
Hope it helps!
I just found your channel and dealing with sever copd and being overwhelmed with a move to a state that has sent me to the hospital 3 times in a month with breathing problems… I know that once I start a lil at a time I won’t be so stressed and that will take a little off my health issues and hopefully keep me from riding in the back of an ambulance for awhile 🥴 I haven’t even finished unpacking our house because it stresses me out to the point of not being able to start and that is not a way to live. So I am going to keep binging your videos while I recuperate from my last episode last week and not do anything taxing (per Dr orders) so that I have great ideas written down to start me on a journey to hopefully a less cluttered and easier to manage home. Thank you 💜🫶🏻
Love how nice everything looked after you organized it all! Eager to read your zombie apocalypse novel. :) When I have a project that I know will take a lot of time, I tell myself I just need to do at least something on it each day. That's how I sewed an entire crib set and bumper years ago for my daughter. Some days I only cut out one small piece or sewed one seam, but other days I had the time and energy to do a whole lot. It was the daily commitment to it that did the trick and helped me not feel overwhelmed like I would if I'd tried to do it all at once. That way I didn't feel bad if I only did one tiny thing because I was still accomplishing my goal of doing something each day. Best of luck to you in your writing!
Yes Cas!! Habit stacking! You can do all those things, eventually.
Okay, about alphabetizing spices. I read eons ago where an author (it was a library book) said it sounds silly or OCD or whatever but it makes sense! Many spices look similar so keeping them in alpha order means you don't end up with thyme when you wanted oregano or have to pick up several jars to find the right one. If you keep them arranged on a shelf or in a drawer (my latest win!) there's a hole where you took it out, so it's a 2 second win to put it back where it came from!
Right there with you lol
Thanks for sharing!
Always alphabetize spices.
Aw, that’s shows how your such a sweet daughter to organize your parent’s kitchen. Their kitchen turned out beautifully.
Absolutely gorgeous! As a fellow Cricket, I know your parents are going to love this.
Keep doing what you do.
Thank you for your awesome stories, you make me smile and laugh like crazy.
I am a cricket 100% lol I totally get the micro organizing behind closed doors...and am 100000000% an all or nothing person. lol I can proudly say that my kitchen organizing is done. Not gonna lie, I have a lot. I love to cook and find it more enjoyable to have what I need instead of struggling to make do (but I do try to avoid unitaskers if something else will do just fine). That all being said, I think the thing that has made the most difference in keeping it organized is storing things where I use them. It works so well that I have implemented it throughout my apartment.
Thanks for sharing!
That kitchen looks AMAZING! My favourite section is the pantry when you had finished it - it's just picture perfect and I just love watching you fit in packets and boxes so neatly - just getting my geek on! Go for your Zombie Apocalypse book Cassie - you can do it! 🤩
The organization is wonderful and my fantasy self loves it. Real me knows I need broad categories without lids!
I cannot wait for the zombie apocalypse book! I love that kind of stuff. Do it, Cass!
PS love your parents kitchen. The navy cabinets are gorgeous.
I'm working on it!
Me too!!! Get r' done Cassy!
I love this comment so much! Some days I’m living in the present and some days are, what if and where the hell did I put it?!!!!
I have been following you for years and I've done all of the quizzes and looking at the "What is your style" videos and was convinced I was a unicorn. I believed that I was a bit of every type! Until this video. Hug and thank your parents for me because seeing how they had the pantry and cabinets before you got in there to make it extra nice, their style was me! I'm a CRICKET! Now to pull everything out and make it as awesome as you have. Let your parents know that I also think they did a great job on that remodel! Beautiful! Thank you Cas!!! And I want to read your novel. My fantasy self accomplishment is to have a sewing room. Pretty and tidy and a dream to work in. Keep on keeping on!
The drawers are such awesome storage!!! Really a great space to organize.
:)
Fantasy me re does my kitchen on my own. There's lead in the countertop tile glaze so it would need proper abatement. Thinking about how to cover things over without having to rip stuff out. I can live with the layout, just want things spiffed-up. Also have two walls in the bathroom that need renovating along with the ceiling. Fantasy me also has my garage converted to an awesome little ADU.
I love the look of the pantry with the beautiful bins and containers. I've always wondered what you do with the extra stuff that won't fit in the container. Do you just have to store it somewhere else? Same thing about spices...they look wonderful decanted into matching spice jars but where do you keep the extra that doesn't fit in the pretty new jar?
I have an overflow box for the spices and seal each packet well securing with an elastic band. The bottom of my pantry has drawers, I put the packets in there.
Your Dad is very impressive! My fantasy self bought a jump rope last year and still hasn't adjusted it to my size. It was on my vision board last year and one of the only things I transferred to this year's board.
I will totally read your novel! Please also do an audio version! You would be a great audiobook reader!
Yer hilarious!! I can’t wait to hear that your book is finished! I picked up a tip somewhere about choosing one hobby (preferably one you’ve been putting off) to work on each month to actually complete SOMEthing. That way, you get at least 12 finished projects by the end of the year, and you learn more about the hobbies you actually want to continue pursuing vs. the ones that you’re done with. Last month for me… it was Macramé!! I totally finished a hanging cat bed as well as two plant holders! This month, I’m supposed to be finishing up some of the wool appliqué projects I have lying around… but it’s already a week in and I’ve yet to pull it out. 😬😳 Thanks for the giggles and great organizing ideas!
This is a stunning pantry makover! Thank you for the great insprration!
I'm so glad to see white appliances if your dad's and stepmom's kitchen, I'm 73 and I've had avocado, harvest gold, copper tone, almond, black, and black and white kitchen appliances, but my favorite is white, easy to keep clean, it doesn't show fingerprints like stainless, and it takes me back to my mom's kitchen with all white appliances. I'm Swedish Death Cleaning now, I took a three-ring binder and I write down what items I use every day, by the end of the six months I'm only keeping the items on the list, everything else is going to a hospice thrift store.
I love your videos!!! Sometimes I even get moving afterwards! 😳😂 I always get super motivated by you though! They get me to do something, maybe not a complete transformation, but baby steps, right?!? 🤗
Thank You Cass!! ☺️🤗
Progress is progress!!
Love your tips. Here is one of mine courtesy of Martha Stewart, steam your potatoes and taste the difference. Trust me, I have been doing it for years the difference in taste is so apparent. Thank you again for your tips.
My fantasy self “Meet Cas as she’s AMAZING!!” My response to self, “Yeah right as she’s SO cool she’s not going to come to your small farm because she has WAY better things in life than meet me!” 😂 You truly are amazing and you did a FANTASTIC job on your parents kitchen organization. BEAUTIFUL!!
Be your own Cas 😉 best of luck on your organizing project(s) 🍀
She IS a super star and it would be SO amazing to meet her! Not just for organizing help, but because she just seems so fun and full of life too!! So energizing!!
Lol!
Love your programs. Love your organizing for your folks. Except I would have not used those black containers. See through would have been better 😃 😊
@@purcellmandy oh but her parents are crickets, not bees! (As a bee I'm all about transparent containers).
I absolutely love the end segment all about Fantasy Cass. I'd love you to either take that segment and use it as a short or/and make another video focusing all about Fantasy us. I believe most of us see ourselves in your Fantasy Cass. I sure do. Thank you Cass. 🙃
Haha I’m a total cricket and I laughed so much at this 😂 fab video! Fantasy me wants to paint, and write, and create, and go to the gym. Reality me collapses on the sofa after work and watches old reruns of her favourite shows 😂
Thanks for sharing! It’s so neat how you know exactly what container for the “mess”. Sometimes I struggle with where to find the best containers for my needs. Thanks!
Your dad is amazing! What a gorgeous kitchen! With your organization skills... this is fantastic!
Glad you like it!
Thank you for making a video on a normal sized kitchen.
The kitchen transformation was absolutely stunning!!
Fantasy Jess says no to chips and queso when she's not hungry and she actually goes back to watercolor painting. Fantasy Jess loses 15 pounds and gets a job she is qualified for (not the bad ones she seems to think she deserves). I do like fantasy Jess...
I'm going to eat more vegetables this year. And I've already started. This is my year! 🖤
I had the exact same cabinets in my kitchen (with the same oak trim). I am in the process of remodeling my kitchen right now. I hope to get things organized once the remodel is done.
I’m a Ladybug, but that kitchen organization looks amazing to me! I’m hoping to buy a house this year and your videos give so much inspiration! Fantasy me gardens. I’ve never been able to keep plants alive or grow anything 😂
My fantasy self also gardens but there are too many plants to name that haven’t made it out of my garden alive! So I think I’m letting that dream go for now😂
Lol!
I once had a friend who said if it can't fend for itself it dies. She had pine tree, bulbs and grass in her garden. She lived in Wagga Wagga - a very hot and dry place in Australia.
Lol. We did a garden in raised beds the one year. The squirrels and birds got everything before we could. Then the pumpkins took over. The Minimal Mom seems to have it though.
Their new kitchen looks so pretty! I really liked how you set up their pantry with the black storage containers with white labels. It just looks so classy.
I’m also totally like you in the sense I live in a fantasy land myself of all the things that I “want to do” but reality hits me everyday when I remember that I’m a mother of 3 boys 4 and under. Fantasy me is definitely on the back burner these days. However, also why I’m watching your videos! Because I suck at storage solutions for these boys!! And myself! But mostly the boys with their clothes and toys.
I’ve learned some already from you that I didn’t know. Your kid videos have been so helpful!! Thank you!
Also I took your quiz a week or so ago and found out I’m a ladybug too! Although I think I might have some cricket tendencies because I kinda like to organize down to the minute things BUT usually I don’t have time to organize that way. Then whenever I do organize that way someone in the house destroys my organization and then it’s just makes me mad. So I think that the ladybug solution for the “family” is probably more practical especially now when the boys are so little.
Enjoying your videos!! Keep them up 😊 btw I’m sure you have saved more marriages than you realize with you teaching these techniques. 😉
YES! I can't wait to read the fantasy Cass YA novel! Publish it with your real name, but put "F" as your middle initial for "Fantasy." Fantasy Cara has a couple of books kicking around in her head. Maybe writing my book every other day for 15 minutes would be a good thing for me to do. I love that you picked one project. Good job! That kitchen was amazing. I'll bet they love it. ❤️
You can do it!!
You two should be accountable buddies
@@sandraglassner9618 that WOULD be super duper fun!
I like how you say “a little unorganised”,” a little messy”😊your the cutest…love the house and the colour they used..got soo many ideas especially the coffee tea area I’m going to do the same..
I fully support Fantasy Cass and her zombie novel! I need to make a new vision board...my current one is looking dated 😂
Love to hear your intention to finish your novel. I realize this is 10 months after posting this video but wanted to share one of the things I’ve used to help me with my own writing, is writing 500 words or half an hour whichever comes first. No editing, editing comes when the first draft of the novel is done. If you’ve already finished, maybe you can try it for novel number 2. All the best!
Wow! So impressive that your dad did the remodel himself. I'm a crazy cricket too (haha) so I love how you organized everything. That would have been so much fun for me. :o)
I loved the spice organization but she didn't alphabetize them. I wanted to reach out and do that for her lol
Ikr?! He's amazing!
What a gorgeous kitchen! Huge applause to your amazing dad!!!! And to you, for the beautiful "innards"! 😊
Im a cricket.... I don't think I'm crazy... just because I put all my packages of sliced sandwich cheese filed in a refrigerator organizer... and alphabetized them.
😂
Wow my fantasy self got excited knowing that I will do something one day ... Good luck on completing your novel.
Thank you so much for making it real, my head has always been a mumble jumble of what I'm going to do, I try to compartmentalise and make a list but then I just stare at it and do nothing. After seeing this vid I think the kitchen is what I'll try work on. Thank you Cass x
I will always say this 4 types of organization bugs are a genius idea, it so easy to know what you need if you know what kind of "bug" you are, your idea is underrated.
My fantasy self is going to paint my kitchen the same colors as your parents. I’ve been wanting to do it for 2 years now…it’s beautiful!!!
Go for it, Cas. You are a YA author. You have what it takes--writing skills, imagination, creativity, humor, & youthful energy.
Thank you!!
Fantasy self wants to donate, trash and/or keep what is necessary without guilt. I have been living this way for a very long time and I feel like I haven't done enough to get things done because when it becomes too much I deflect and ignore it. There is so much to do! I am trying to use all your ideas and help myself. I like things put away but they don't necessarily have to be covered but I like them organized so I know what drawer to go to when I need my makeup stuff, hygiene stuff, cleaning stuff, etc. I almost feel I need to have a consultation with you too. Your guilt mindset video was very impactful because that is a lot of what I am going through.
I needed this as I am starting completely from scratch as my house burned down 3 weeks ago. We move into a new (short term) place tomorrow.
Fantasy Sarah does scrapbooking, card making, journaling, furniture upcycling and rock painting.
Kitchen looks fabulous!
I have spice bottles exactly like those and they satisfy my cricket side and my bee side so much! Pretty and organized and labeled but I can still what's in them.
Fantasy me is a professional wedding planner, a knitter, always has beautiful DIY's to do, and lives in an effortlessly organized home...
The last one is a continuous work in progress so I think for this year I'll commit to completing at least 2 DIY projects!! I'm already feeling inspired! 😁
What an inspiration you are Cas. You have said so many times to "borrow " motivation from someone- I get this from you ! Thank you.
I think it's helpful to show what you do with THE REST of the decanted items. It's a step that needs considering when people determine whether to decant or not. There needs to be a spot somewhere for jars or bags of what didn't quite fit or that will need replenishing soon.
As a cricket, I just conceal them nearby. I put the pretty stuff in front. Not sure what everyone else does tho. Bcuz I’m crazy cricket, it tends to make me want to use it up so I can finally get rid of the excess. Lol.
Agree
The bad thing about decanting your groceries is that the package volume is always bigger than a container volume. So you've got leftovers. Lots of them. Sometiimes it's just a couple of tablespoons, but you can't throw them out, you can't use them all just now and you have to store them somewhere (and try not to forget about them).
You are one of my most favorite UA-camr people to watch and I know you don't know me but you feel like my best friend. Have a great day! 💕
Cass, This video was awesome! After watching it, I was so pumped and just knew I could do my cabinets! Then after seeing what I had, I clicked on your link for the Container Store and another click for kitchen. Then, so many choices! UGH, TOO MANY CHOICES!!!! I chocked!! My heart started racing!! I need someone to say "This is exactly what you use for this space". The only thing that made sense was the pile until later fix. HELP!!!
Amazing transformation. Hats off Dad. 🎉😊
My fantasy self knows how to fence. I actually have taken two lessons as of last night, with my son. I am terrible AND I love it. I’ve had this on my fantasy self list since 7th grade when I saw Princess Bride and an now 49, but finally actually trying it!
This video is really good timing because my plan for tomorrow is to work on two of the kitchen cabinets, one being the under sink cabinet. I already picked up some organizers and I hope they're going to work out okay. As you said with the under sink area, it can be difficult because of the pipes.
Fantasy me does not just hang a pair of pants (that need to be hemmed) over a chair. Fantasy me hems the pants right away and wears them!
Love it ! Your an angel & im so glad your Dad , in his seventies is able to do all that rebuilding . My hubbies in his seventies & can’t do a lot .
I love Fantasy Cass😂
Mine is definitely to restart all of my bead work.
It's great to know that we all have a "Fantasty us".
I love the big labels in the pantry!!!! 😍😍😍
I love that you labeled the lids of the spice jars.
My dad taught me a trick that I use on prescription and medicine bottles. On Rx bottles lids, using a sharpie, I put the abbreviated name of the med (like BUP 300), including the strength if you take two different doses of the same med. When you get a refill, just put the old marked lid on the new bottle. On pain relievers/allergy/etc bottles, I put the # of tablets and how often (4x6 hrs). Let’s face it. The directions on the bottle labels are so tiny, you need a microscope to read them.
Being amazing is in your family for sure your dad did an awesome job on the kitchen and his daughter added the beautiful finishing touch.
Wow, wow, you gave me so many ideas for my kitchen! The cabinet with the spices. I really needed to see that. I just ordered 36 jars and labels from Amazon to put all my spices in. Now I know what to put them in. Thanks for the great ideas!
GORGEOUS and now it's AMAZINGLY ORGANIZED
Oh yeah - Fantasy self is in charge this year - I'm working on organizing my house a little at a time - couple hours min a week - that's the rule... I got new matching hangers and decluttered my closet this weekend. Still have to finish the drawers and closet organizer but OMG another step down! Thanks to you for the tough love video on clothes! One step at a time this year!!
Hi Cas, I have a great hack! For kitchen organizing supplies. I’m a professional organizer in Florida and often buy my kitchen organizers at “Bin” stores. There Amazon returns. I usually pay $2-$4 vs $25-$30
Kudos to your amazing dad! That man has got SKILLS! Thanks for all the great tips and motivation. Your videos always inspire me. Please take care and have a Blessed day ❤️
"Future me" is awesome too! So many future to-do's on my list. Always. 🤷♀️🤦♀️