Came in this morning to my Mom's ,Just checking in on her..My 70 year old Momma was watching your channel all night. Sleeping in her recliner. She gave up her room to her two disabled friends..all the stuff from her room got put in the living room ..and she's sleeping in her recliner. No one is helping her with anything ... I've never seen her house like this . Hiring a cleaning lady today to get it back in order and have a conversation with the other ladies and family. She said everything in the black bags is going out the door , So she can find peace from depression. My heart hurts ..I had no idea it was this bad on her. 😢 She said she's being her own hero.. as her son and at her health and age , that's not something she should ever have to say. People ,watch out for your parents ,they may not tell you things are bad so you don't worry .well Worry.. ! Don't let friends take advantage of their kindness.
As a 70 yr old Mom, It is lonely when children grow up, have their own lives and just don't have time for us. Take care of her, we are only here for a little while longer. ❤
Hugs ❤ My parents are in their early 90's. It's very stressful ensuring they are not taken advantage of. They cannot be treated as fully functioning adults as dementia takes hold and their understanding and memories deteriorate.
Your mom is a sweetheart to give up her own room. I'm glad you checked on her. Sounds like her "friends" are really taking advantage of her and she is too kind hearted to say No and that is something you will probably have to do. I'm with you, their familes should be looking out for them. Maybe she could take her room back and they could stay in the living room, if they have to stay. At least she could have some peace in her own home. That's sad. I took care of my mom until she was 95 and she remained in her own home. Thanks for looking out for her.
I'm still here, and I'm here to stay. If I don't have anything in the category you are working on, I just pick a different spot and keep on going. Thank you for giving us motivation, along with making it fun and entertaining 😊. Take care.
I do the same. I only have 2 swimsuits so not a lot to do there, but I found other things in the same drawer of "occasionsl seasonal stuff" to toss. Keeping up with Cas!
@dena61965 Great idea! I have been keeping count of each category too, so if I declutter something from a different one, I make sure to add it to the print out. I am curious to know how many items are at the end of the month that I end up decluttering.
Cas… I did something…. On the closet day I spent my Saturday evening going through my closet… I couldn’t stop at the 5 minutes.. I tried on clothes, I looked in my bins (I also don’t have a dresser), I asked my daughter for input on a few outfits, and I put a few clothes (ones that don’t fit currently) up in bins where I cant reach them.. I got rid of 52 things!!!! With a few more in the laundry that I wanted to wash first before I donated them. I feel lighter!!!!
Cas, an idea for you is to take your Christmas socks, Christmas PJs, and any other holiday clothes and put them with your holiday decor instead. Then you don't have to look past them every day the rest of the year, which teaches your brain that it's ok to look past items you aren't using, which is bad brain training. 😂 Thank you so much for this challenge, i can't believe how much I'm enjoying it!
I put my Hallowe’en and Christmas sweaters in large or extra-large zipper-lock bags, then stash them in my décor bins in the basement! I love that I don’t have to deal with them on a regular basis.
I have a bin labeled "Holiday Clothes". Makes it so much easier to find that Halloween T-shirt when you want it without having them in the way all year.
Been having a difficult month so I am running behind but did 3 videos this am. Playing catch up. Thank you for the wonderful laugh this morning with the boob story. I needed it.
Don't try to to catch up. Just do one day at a time. The goal is to build your declutter muscle by just doing a little bit every day for 30 days so that it becomes a habit. You're not behind. Just take it one day at a time. :)
I've given birth to three kids in the last 4 years. My body has fluctuated back and forth between 160-210 lbs during that time, landing somewhere in the middle. Needless to say, there are clothes I've hung onto with the dreams of someday squeezing back into, but GOODNESS, my body has "transformed" during motherhood!! Hips widening to carry my babes, bra-size expanding (along with my ribcage)-- and not to mention the not-so-"snatched"-waist I once had. 🤣 I want to embrace it all, but every time I go to my closet with the glimmer of hope that I might fit back into some of my favorite skirts and dresses that once made me feel so cute and fashionable, I am stabbed in the back with reality. It put me in tears a few times, feeling large, frumpy, and less-than-adorable. Watching these decluttering videos that you're putting out, Cas, I'm realizing that some of these clothes are "toxic bullies," and I DON'T need that kind of cruelty tearing me down in MY OWN CLOSET. My body was forged in the furnace of child-bearing, and it is BEAUTIFUL. God has shaped me perfectly to be a safe place to carry my precious children, and I will NOT be bullied by old clothes into thinking that I am anything less than lovely. Thank you for putting the words to my emotional hang-up over clothes (I'm certainly never gonna forget the term "toxic bully", lol). I feel like I can finally let these ol' outfits go!! 💜
Stop moaning. Many woman have gone through what you are going through and come out fine. Chasing after those kids will keep you fit. Just don't eat their leftovers. Just think that they have eaten them. You'll be fine.
@@jenniferlayton3067 It's too bad it seemed like I was moaning, haha! I am just grateful to move on from a season of life I'm no longer in and embrace where I am right now. Cas is such a great encourager! 😁
Okaaay, found 11 Things in my drawers. The only hard thing was to use up the whole 5 minutes as I had 5 items within two. But what is much more amazing is, that I started going through the four moving boxes that I had stacked in a corner since 2017! I only knew that one had some of my paper stuff and the others were when my Dad had to go into an retirement home and we packed up his house. Two of the boxes were stuff for him that I never got to him as his room there was stuffed full already. He died in 2020. So I didn't want to touch them after. Now I did. Sorted out the paperwork - lots of paper trash - and want through 1 1/2 of the boxes with my Dad's things already and managed to throw out a lot. Phew. Thanks Cas!
@@sunshine3914 Six! Wow, that!s a lot. Hopefully a lot is irrelevant by now, right? What tripped me up the most were old photographs scattered across. I just collected them in one place without really looking and put them with the rest of the photographs for later.
Am I the only one that has hanging out with Cass on my bucket list? I just love you so much, Cass! I’m not a crazy loon, I promise. 😂 Been following you since your first channel.
This is really working for me. Stopping after 5 minutes is hard because I see how much more needs to be decluttered in that day's space. I am able to stop by reminding myself that I can do this again next month. And every 5 minutes will make it better. Only 5 minutes and doing it daily makes it possible. Thanks, Cas!
I love your stories, thank you for sharing! Definitely not a weirdo, just honest unlike most people who pretend they don’t have similar mishaps! Keep sharing its a good laugh in this bleak world
I got into a groove yesterday and cleaned so much stuff I got over 150 small items out. I can’t believe how much better my closet looks and feels. I even got my under the bed gift bag and box containers organized. So glad because I now know I NEVER need to buy another gift bag again and I need gift tags. Again thank you for the motivation.
My collection of gift bags grows every year. At Christmas my kids give me back the ones their things csme in along with all the ones they bring. I have now told my adults grands not to buy gift wrap. They can come to dinner at our house some night before Christmas and wrap things here. Food is a powerful tool.😁
@@bethheerten1132 After my mom died and we were helping my dad clean out their house to get ready to sell… I found a closet FULL of gift wrap and bags and tissue paper. I’m still using that and my mom has been gone 10 years now.
Today I helped my step mom who is legally blind declutter her closet. We worked for 4 hours and filled up 7 large donation bags. There is still a lot to do, but we got a good head start. Thanks for the motivation!
It is unbelievable how much decluttering can be done in 5 minutes! Thanks for the kick in the pants! A garage bag full of pajamas and actually let go of 4 swim suits and 2 swim covers. What a relief 😊
Weirdos are fun and entertaining! 😂I had a massage tool wand like thing (6 inches and cylindrical 🤔) to work on sore muscles. I have chronic pain and so I have massage tools everywhere! This one was in my car. For some reason, I stuck it in between my boobs when I realized what time it was, and had to jump out of the car. As I was putting groceries on the conveyor belt and moving things around, I looked down and realized that I had a 6 inch cylindrical "you know what" shaped thing sticking out from between my boobs. 😂 love you, girl weirdos unite 🙌🏼
My husband and I just donated 5 garbage bags full of clothing!!! Yay!! One thing I did purchase was a shirt folder…..it just makes it so much easier for us to see what T-shirt we are looking for. I’ve never been good at folding T-shirts like they do in the stores, and the t-shirt folder just makes it so simple and fun to do.
Thank you so much for this!!!! I had a heart episode a week ago. I had no heart damage and no blockage. I still made up for days missed in the hospital! I am so proud of myself and starting to see a small difference. You get in my head and I look at everything differently! Thank you Cas! You are the honest friend I’ve needed my whole life!
I had my septic tank back up about 3 years ago, and I had to clean out my bedroom closet in the bathroom. It makes sense to have your clothes in there, so you dress right after your shower. That caused me to clean out the closet and move on to my dresser. I also set priorities. I'm not keeping slacks without pockets. In my desk drawer, I'm not keeping pens with caps. I use pens that click. I think this makes decluttering easier.
Before this started, I went thru most of the stuff you're doing. My drawers are done, closet is done, 2 junk drawers are done. Today I'm doing under the bathroom sink. I have to do days 17-20 on day 15, when the person who stops me from getting rid of things, won't be here.
Over 100 items have left my home in 9 days. I’m loving the five minutes. Maybe you can ask your viewers what category would they like to see and you can do another 5 minute month in the future. You may have already done some but you may get new ideas. I’ll list a few. Gardening Paint Tools Office Books Makeup / beauty Photos Car VHS/DVD Just a few. You probably have done some.
I’m still here, and today’s five minutes have been focused on swim wear and beach wear. I feel such as sense of relief that I’m free from stuff unworn for an age, taking up space and taunting me. And breath, see you tomorrow xx
Also- SO amazed to read all the comments of how everyone's doing! Be it 5 items or 55, it's all AWESOME and you are all great motivation (along with Cass, of course!) to come back each day.
I love your humour and honesty! I typically get to watch your videos during my daughters nap time (which she does on me, on the couch) and I can no longer watch your little extras at the end as I always wake her up with my laughter! I just can’t hold it in, I truly enjoy your anecdotes - as well as the rest of the videos too, of course!
Thanks so much for the motivation Cas, loving this so much!!! I remember the story at the end, you make me laugh SO HARD even if I've heard it before! I appreciate so much how transparent you are, we ALL have stories like that!! My mom was the instigator of story telling in our family and when she passed I knew I had to get those stories recorded as we'd forget over time. She's been gone 21 years this month, and I put ALL of our funny stories in a beautiful book. I'm so glad I did because family members have begun to forget, and it's our funny memory book to the rescue! I just wanted you to know you're not alone and we LOVE to laugh--even if it's at ourselves!! Love, hugs & God Bless you 💕💕
A family memory book - what a great idea! We have our kids and (now adult) grandkids over for Family Dinner and Fun every month. I'll bet we could come up with some great stories to start with over dessert. Now, getting them all down in written form might be a challenge, but I'm up for it.
@@bethheerten1132 Awwww, I hope you do, in whatever form you won't regret it! I typed them, titled each one & have index/page numbers. Best of luck& enjoy!! 💕
I went to the closet bins over a year ago (because of you) and what I've noticed, is that now I have a 'top layer'. Those are the things I use over and over. Because of this video, I'm going below the top layer and getting rid of all that other stuff. Thanks Cas!
I'm building muscle... some days more than others, but every day is committed. THANK YOU! A word of encouragement about your old oversized nightgowns that you can't get, anymore... Tank nighties are really easy to make smaller, but if you’re like me the mending/alteration basket never gets done. SOLUTION? Take them to the dry cleaners or somewhere else that does alterations. It's quick & easy and not expensive, like tailoring a suit would be... Love ya, Cas!
Thank you for being a real woman with authentic issues🥰🥰 I think you are great because you tell it like it is for most of us. It makes me feel like I can declutter and so bless you for making your challenge videos.❤❤ New subscriber and fan.
Five minutes goes by fast! I thought I had been over these areas but I did have a lot of sentimental items from bygone hiking and sporting days. Time well spent.
I’m still hanging in on this challenge and thank you for coming up with it. Please don’t ever stop with your stories at the end of the- they make my day!
Five tiny things gone - and I made some drawer dividers. That took more than 5 minutes, but I'm counting it, because this challenge was the thing that prompted me to START.
You are so funny. I love the little stories you tell about silly things that happen to you. Makes me feel I’m not alone lol. I’ve been following you doe sometime now and my house is finally starting to feel so comfortable and stress free. I’m 70 by the way and come from the era of chachkies , lots of decor. I have since cleared out our house during our last move and I owe you a debt of gratitude and have all my family and friends following you TY
Thank you for this. I have been able to declutter some. I don't have a lot of extra stuff because my home is small, but it making me look at things differently. I find myself when opening drawers or cabinets seeing things I don't need and getting rid of them. Thank you.
Seriously love these five minute challenges! I did a pretty thorough clothing declutter about a year ago but I still tried and was surprised, yet again, to find at least five things that can go 😁
I've been listening the whole time but only had time to do it today. So I've spent 5 mins in each of those areas. It's fantastic! All those spaces have room to breathe again ❤
Ok, Cas. Real life… I fell off the challenge in practice (not in heart or mind), and have this whole week to catch up (another day!). I had about 30 min before the next thing, so I wanted to do 2 days’ videos from this week. I couldn’t decide bc nothing sounded fun (ADHD brain), but I chose bathroom and dresser drawers. Because I need a larger declutter, clean, organize in those areas I was hesitant to do anything. The miracle of 5 minutes! By the end of both videos, I had half a trash bag and small donation box of never used winter fluffy socks (also perimenopausal and hot feet make me 😡). THANK YOU for your wonderful humor and coaching body double self! This challenge makes such a difference and the dopamine burst makes me enjoy the next item in my day. 💕💕💕
I’m also still here! I don’t think I’ve opened my dresser drawers for over a year so it’s all going! The things I actually use are in bins in my closet or hung up. Loving this challenge!
@@camis.1347 I found a whole bag of stuff. Tshirts, sports bras, brand new panties I never wore, shape wear I don’t use, and lots n lots of leggings that weren’t my favorite. So far I’ve packed 8 bags full of stuff since we started day 1. Feels amazing!
I don't have a dresser so I decluttered my bedroom floor. With 10 cats that love to "play" with anything lying around or pull tissues from their boxes and run around with them ... while we sleep ... its necessary to declutter the floor (pick up everything tossed on the floor) and decide whether it has to stay or go. Loving this challenge
I haven't been following along exactly with what you've been doing but I've been tackling one area per day, I'm still listening because it will help me for next time
Wow! I use those Dollar Tree flat big plastic baskets that perfectly hold Marie K folded shirts and shorts etc. I have 3 of them have 1/2 one with shirts to wear in home while I either garden bake cook clean in (because I always ruin my clothes everyday!!) and nice ones in the back 1/2, laundry clean ones go in the back so they're always rotated! 2nd basket same for shorts and workout clothes! 🎉
Yes I am! I’m here. Love it. I even decluttered my husband’s socks and T-shirts, pjs drawers. And I did my underwear and socks. Wow I got rid of probably 1/2 a bag of that. Felt so good
I love - you would not say that to your best friend and you should be your best friend! Love your channel, I like that you are “real” and not a Pinterest world. Thank you
yeah another day I have watched and did the daily and more because I started squirreling around the nature of my beast. But promising I am putting in the work. I was always a keep the house clean but when my daughter passed and my grandson had to move to his dad in another state I am not myself I am trying to work on it but I at least do this with you in my ear literally set timer and do it. Have a safe. Happy, productive day with love and laughter. Melissa
I declutter my dresser when changing seasons in spring and late autumn (but still managed to find old sizes PJs helllooooo long time no see), I change some parts of my dresser's content accordingly for some categories of clothes. I will declutter again when I open the winter clothing storage and maybe reopen that video playlist!! 💪
I'm still truckin' along but my wardrobe is by far, the most challenging space for me. My size changes so quickly so I end up hanging on to extras (I have morning and evening pants because my belly will swell up to 4" per day) but my worst culprit are the dresses for occasional events. I have 5-6 for regular wear and maybe 30 for a imaginary, specific situations.
The best thing I've done is choosing a uniform, choosing a top and bottom for each day. Kind of like Taco Tuesday, but in outfit form. My dresser has 5 drawers. The top is for unmentionables and socks. Second drawer I literally labeled Mon, Tues & Wed. It has a top and a bottom x3. Third drawer I labeled Thurs, Fri & Sat, which also has a top and bottom x3. Fourth drawer is for Sunday for fall/winter, it has 2 pants and 4 sweaters. Bottom drawer is PJs and workout clothes and junk/work projects clothes. I have 2 shorts and 4 short sleeve shirts that get swapped for spring/summer uniforms that will rotate back in to the drawers next year. I just keep those on a closet shelf. I've been doing this a year and it has been SO easy to get dressed in the morning!
Thank you Seriously Thank you This helps people like me who have no in person friends Thank you for body doubling with me That really does help and matter What I love most no matter what time of day I get motivated listening to you cause YOU ARE SO FULL OF TRUTH Im feeling so Proud of myself ❤
Still going strong! Found a few extra purses when I was cleaning up another area of my house later yesterday…so I threw those in the donation box. Sock drawer so nice to have it reorganized and not grabbing mismatched items. I’d gone through my dresser drawers about a month ago, but it’s crazy how you think you found everything you don’t want…and I found more to get rid of. I wouldn’t have the motivation to do this without you & this challenge. Pretty nightgowns….but yeah…I have that issue with some I have….but being a single mom with two boys and houses close together on my street….a sweatshirt or robe is put on before I let the dog out or if I hear my boys awake before I’m out of my bedroom. A top I was wearing traveling one time kept shifting so my bra would start showing…I was figity with it the whole day I was traveling….deciding now if I should wear a sports bra with it or just get rid of it 🤔🤔🤔
@@Clutterbug Thank you. 🤗 I'm trying and even got a friend I told to add you to help her as well. 😊 I know you mentioned sending pics. Do you have an email we can send those to?
Lol. I lurve you. I totally get it about the flannel sleepwear. They are going today! I also need to donate all my fleecy housecoats. I love the softness but can't stand the heat. Thanks Cass.
So this one has given me anxiety just because I had so many tank tops and pajama bottoms, so I discussed with my co-worker (who I talked into joining) and figured out my anxiety and got rid 11 items. It actually made a difference and now I have 2 empty clothes bins.
I managed to not do the whole week.....however, just like another in the comments, I'm going to go back and not only do a little bit you mentioned, but also other areas...one good thing was we got some planting, weeding outside which has a time constraint...pray I get on track! I'm glad we have 30 days!😊
I just found 4 things today as I don't store clothes in drawers. I recently got new swimmwear and used a little bit of time to organise them in a box that I emptied decluttering today and now everything is so much easier to grab.
I am also still here with my bf. I really don’t have any as my wardrobe is tiny but I am staying for the other areas! I loove my cloths, do not have anything that do not fit and I don’t love. My Capsul is my Pride!
Just got rid of socks, tights, leggings, plus loads of other things I’ve been keeping, ‘in case’ or ‘not sure what to do with it’, and now have space so clothes are not squashed up! So many thanks…..😊
I love the self positive approach you give. Such as “does this nite gown make you feel GOOD about yourself??” That actually makes de-hoarding clothes almost easy for me!! My problem is, what do I DO with all the “get rid of” stuff?? In CA you have to pay for donation trucks/places for drop offs. That’s when I end up with piles of bags that hog space until I go thru them, and say “oh I always liked this, I’ll put it back in a drawer”. Grrrrr!
On your favorite pj's. I bet that they are rayon. Somewhere they do alterations could fix the neckline for you. They just need the straps shortened and the sides brought in a little. Anything polyester is hotter then flannel. I also am in the hot portion of my life. I now only buy natural fiber (cotton) pj's as they are comfortable and cooler. Cleaning out my pj drawer again 😁 after your video. Thanks
Came in this morning to my Mom's ,Just checking in on her..My 70 year old Momma was watching your channel all night. Sleeping in her recliner. She gave up her room to her two disabled friends..all the stuff from her room got put in the living room ..and she's sleeping in her recliner. No one is helping her with anything ... I've never seen her house like this . Hiring a cleaning lady today to get it back in order and have a conversation with the other ladies and family. She said everything in the black bags is going out the door , So she can find peace from depression. My heart hurts ..I had no idea it was this bad on her. 😢 She said she's being her own hero.. as her son and at her health and age , that's not something she should ever have to say. People ,watch out for your parents ,they may not tell you things are bad so you don't worry .well Worry.. ! Don't let friends take advantage of their kindness.
Thankfully you are stepping in! I am sorry she is being taken advantage of. It is astounding how easily and quickly that can happen. 🙏
As a 70 yr old Mom, It is lonely when children grow up, have their own lives and just don't have time for us. Take care of her, we are only here for a little while longer. ❤
Hugs ❤ My parents are in their early 90's. It's very stressful ensuring they are not taken advantage of. They cannot be treated as fully functioning adults as dementia takes hold and their understanding and memories deteriorate.
Your mom is lucky to have you. Hopefully you can get the situation straightened out,and heading in a better direction.
Your mom is a sweetheart to give up her own room. I'm glad you checked on her. Sounds like her "friends" are really taking advantage of her and she is too kind hearted to say No and that is something you will probably have to do. I'm with you, their familes should be looking out for them. Maybe she could take her room back and they could stay in the living room, if they have to stay. At least she could have some peace in her own home. That's sad.
I took care of my mom until she was 95 and she remained in her own home. Thanks for looking out for her.
I'm still here, and I'm here to stay. If I don't have anything in the category you are working on, I just pick a different spot and keep on going. Thank you for giving us motivation, along with making it fun and entertaining 😊. Take care.
I have literally one bathing suit and I just went through my clothes the other day 😂
Same. I'm here, decluttering even if it's not the same category -- although that might trip me up later, when she does that category! 😂
✅️😂!
I do the same. I only have 2 swimsuits so not a lot to do there, but I found other things in the same drawer of "occasionsl seasonal stuff" to toss.
Keeping up with Cas!
@dena61965 Great idea!
I have been keeping count of each category too, so if I declutter something from a different one, I make sure to add it to the print out.
I am curious to know how many items are at the end of the month that I end up decluttering.
Cas… I did something…. On the closet day I spent my Saturday evening going through my closet…
I couldn’t stop at the 5 minutes.. I tried on clothes, I looked in my bins (I also don’t have a dresser), I asked my daughter for input on a few outfits, and I put a few clothes (ones that don’t fit currently) up in bins where I cant reach them..
I got rid of 52 things!!!! With a few more in the laundry that I wanted to wash first before I donated them.
I feel lighter!!!!
I love when that happens!! The 5 minutes is great, but sometimes you just can't help going further when you can!! 😊
Cas, an idea for you is to take your Christmas socks, Christmas PJs, and any other holiday clothes and put them with your holiday decor instead. Then you don't have to look past them every day the rest of the year, which teaches your brain that it's ok to look past items you aren't using, which is bad brain training. 😂 Thank you so much for this challenge, i can't believe how much I'm enjoying it!
I put my Hallowe’en and Christmas sweaters in large or extra-large zipper-lock bags, then stash them in my décor bins in the basement! I love that I don’t have to deal with them on a regular basis.
I have a bin labeled "Holiday Clothes". Makes it so much easier to find that Halloween T-shirt when you want it without having them in the way all year.
I do the same thing, they are packed with my Christmas decor.
Yes. I do this. works so well for us!
Oh my gosh that is such a brilliant idea👌🏾☺️
Been having a difficult month so I am running behind but did 3 videos this am. Playing catch up. Thank you for the wonderful laugh this morning with the boob story. I needed it.
Don't try to to catch up. Just do one day at a time. The goal is to build your declutter muscle by just doing a little bit every day for 30 days so that it becomes a habit. You're not behind. Just take it one day at a time. :)
I've given birth to three kids in the last 4 years. My body has fluctuated back and forth between 160-210 lbs during that time, landing somewhere in the middle. Needless to say, there are clothes I've hung onto with the dreams of someday squeezing back into, but GOODNESS, my body has "transformed" during motherhood!! Hips widening to carry my babes, bra-size expanding (along with my ribcage)-- and not to mention the not-so-"snatched"-waist I once had. 🤣
I want to embrace it all, but every time I go to my closet with the glimmer of hope that I might fit back into some of my favorite skirts and dresses that once made me feel so cute and fashionable, I am stabbed in the back with reality. It put me in tears a few times, feeling large, frumpy, and less-than-adorable. Watching these decluttering videos that you're putting out, Cas, I'm realizing that some of these clothes are "toxic bullies," and I DON'T need that kind of cruelty tearing me down in MY OWN CLOSET. My body was forged in the furnace of child-bearing, and it is BEAUTIFUL. God has shaped me perfectly to be a safe place to carry my precious children, and I will NOT be bullied by old clothes into thinking that I am anything less than lovely.
Thank you for putting the words to my emotional hang-up over clothes (I'm certainly never gonna forget the term "toxic bully", lol). I feel like I can finally let these ol' outfits go!! 💜
Good for you! You will find new clothes that make you feel as adorable as I know you are.
Out with old - in with something new!
@@bethheerten1132 That's so encouraging! Thank you!! 😭💜
And when you get down to a size you are comfy in, you can buy new wonderful cute clothes 🥰
Stop moaning. Many woman have gone through what you are going through and come out fine. Chasing after those kids will keep you fit. Just don't eat their leftovers. Just think that they have eaten them. You'll be fine.
@@jenniferlayton3067 It's too bad it seemed like I was moaning, haha! I am just grateful to move on from a season of life I'm no longer in and embrace where I am right now. Cas is such a great encourager! 😁
Okaaay, found 11 Things in my drawers. The only hard thing was to use up the whole 5 minutes as I had 5 items within two.
But what is much more amazing is, that I started going through the four moving boxes that I had stacked in a corner since 2017! I only knew that one had some of my paper stuff and the others were when my Dad had to go into an retirement home and we packed up his house. Two of the boxes were stuff for him that I never got to him as his room there was stuffed full already. He died in 2020. So I didn't want to touch them after. Now I did. Sorted out the paperwork - lots of paper trash - and want through 1 1/2 of the boxes with my Dad's things already and managed to throw out a lot. Phew.
Thanks Cas!
Good for you! I kniw going through your dad's things was hard. Been there - done that. Progress!
That’s one I will have to tackle next month. Six boxes of dad’s paperwork… he passed in 2006.
@@sunshine3914 Six! Wow, that!s a lot. Hopefully a lot is irrelevant by now, right? What tripped me up the most were old photographs scattered across. I just collected them in one place without really looking and put them with the rest of the photographs for later.
I can’t believe how many of these embarrassing stories you have!!! Love you Cas❤
I’m really going to miss story time with cas everyday.
Am I the only one that has hanging out with Cass on my bucket list? I just love you so much, Cass! I’m not a crazy loon, I promise. 😂 Been following you since your first channel.
She's definitely the kind of friend that I want to hang with!! ❤
Oh Cassie! I love your stories. U always make me laugh!
This is really working for me. Stopping after 5 minutes is hard because I see how much more needs to be decluttered in that day's space. I am able to stop by reminding myself that I can do this again next month. And every 5 minutes will make it better. Only 5 minutes and doing it daily makes it possible. Thanks, Cas!
I go back for 5 more minutes, after lunch.
Ditto!
I love your stories, thank you for sharing! Definitely not a weirdo, just honest unlike most people who pretend they don’t have similar mishaps! Keep sharing its a good laugh in this bleak world
I got into a groove yesterday and cleaned so much stuff I got over 150 small items out. I can’t believe how much better my closet looks and feels. I even got my under the bed gift bag and box containers organized. So glad because I now know I NEVER need to buy another gift bag again and I need gift tags. Again thank you for the motivation.
My collection of gift bags grows every year. At Christmas my kids give me back the ones their things csme in along with all the ones they bring. I have now told my adults grands not to buy gift wrap. They can come to dinner at our house some night before Christmas and wrap things here.
Food is a powerful tool.😁
@@bethheerten1132
After my mom died and we were helping my dad clean out their house to get ready to sell… I found a closet FULL of gift wrap and bags and tissue paper. I’m still using that and my mom has been gone 10 years now.
That’s a great idea!
The most fun you can have in five minutes, hanging out with Cas!
I LOVE THE TRANSPARENCY!! "This'll have to go in my naughty drawer 😊"
Anytime!
Today I helped my step mom who is legally blind declutter her closet. We worked for 4 hours and filled up 7 large donation bags. There is still a lot to do, but we got a good head start. Thanks for the motivation!
Kudos to you - such a kind thing to do!
It is unbelievable how much decluttering can be done in 5 minutes! Thanks for the kick in the pants! A garage bag full of pajamas and actually let go of 4 swim suits and 2 swim covers. What a relief 😊
Weirdos are fun and entertaining! 😂I had a massage tool wand like thing (6 inches and cylindrical 🤔) to work on sore muscles. I have chronic pain and so I have massage tools everywhere! This one was in my car. For some reason, I stuck it in between my boobs when I realized what time it was, and had to jump out of the car. As I was putting groceries on the conveyor belt and moving things around, I looked down and realized that I had a 6 inch cylindrical "you know what" shaped thing sticking out from between my boobs. 😂 love you, girl weirdos unite 🙌🏼
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I'm watching, but I'm away from home this week ~~~ so I'll rewatch and DO THIS {in catch-up mode} when I get home!!! 😂❤❤❤❤❤
My husband and I just donated 5 garbage bags full of clothing!!! Yay!! One thing I did purchase was a shirt folder…..it just makes it so much easier for us to see what T-shirt we are looking for. I’ve never been good at folding T-shirts like they do in the stores, and the t-shirt folder just makes it so simple and fun to do.
That is awesome!
I have taken 4 bags of trash and 4 boxes of donations so far! Thank you Cass!
The five minute rule has been the best advice. Love seeing the small-but-mighty progress I’ve made so far!
Thank you so much for this!!!! I had a heart episode a week ago. I had no heart damage and no blockage. I still made up for days missed in the hospital! I am so proud of myself and starting to see a small difference. You get in my head and I look at everything differently! Thank you Cas! You are the honest friend I’ve needed my whole life!
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I've been so over & done with yoga pants (for many years!) yet they still remain in my drawer.
Today is the day. 🎉
Love my yoga pants. Comfy and cooler than sweat pants to work around the house 👍🏻😊
I had my septic tank back up about 3 years ago, and I had to clean out my bedroom closet in the bathroom. It makes sense to have your clothes in there, so you dress right after your shower. That caused me to clean out the closet and move on to my dresser. I also set priorities. I'm not keeping slacks without pockets. In my desk drawer, I'm not keeping pens with caps. I use pens that click. I think this makes decluttering easier.
I am SOOO with you on not keeping pants without pockets and pens that have caos...that fall off and get lost.
Before this started, I went thru most of the stuff you're doing. My drawers are done, closet is done, 2 junk drawers are done. Today I'm doing under the bathroom sink. I have to do days 17-20 on day 15, when the person who stops me from getting rid of things, won't be here.
Thank you for this series. I declutter right after I watch the videos and I find this one category at a time, wonderful.❤
Still rolling! ❤️♾️❤️😎 Thanks, Cass for the pants-kicking😂😜
You have the best stories! And seriously, I have never known anyone who is as good at telling them than you are. 😂
Over 100 items have left my home in 9 days. I’m loving the five minutes. Maybe you can ask your viewers what category would they like to see and you can do another 5 minute month in the future. You may have already done some but you may get new ideas. I’ll list a few.
Gardening
Paint
Tools
Office
Books
Makeup / beauty
Photos
Car
VHS/DVD
Just a few. You probably have done some.
Great categories! Also, newspapers, magazines, papers, items waiting to be fixed
I can’t wear warm pjs anymore, either 😫 Out they go!!!! 🎉 P.S. love your stories at the end 😂
Donated all my flannel gowns a few years ago. I'm sure someone is enjoying them.
I’m still here, and today’s five minutes have been focused on swim wear and beach wear. I feel such as sense of relief that I’m free from stuff unworn for an age, taking up space and taunting me. And breath, see you tomorrow xx
Also- SO amazed to read all the comments of how everyone's doing! Be it 5 items or 55, it's all AWESOME and you are all great motivation (along with Cass, of course!) to come back each day.
I love your humour and honesty! I typically get to watch your videos during my daughters nap time (which she does on me, on the couch) and I can no longer watch your little extras at the end as I always wake her up with my laughter! I just can’t hold it in, I truly enjoy your anecdotes - as well as the rest of the videos too, of course!
I declutterred about 15 items and neatened up all the drawers. It feels so good to open a drawer and see everything tidy.
Totally agree with you👍👍👍👍👍👍 Love watching you and listening you while I’m cooking
Thanks so much for the motivation Cas, loving this so much!!! I remember the story at the end, you make me laugh SO HARD even if I've heard it before! I appreciate so much how transparent you are, we ALL have stories like that!! My mom was the instigator of story telling in our family and when she passed I knew I had to get those stories recorded as we'd forget over time. She's been gone 21 years this month, and I put ALL of our funny stories in a beautiful book. I'm so glad I did because family members have begun to forget, and it's our funny memory book to the rescue! I just wanted you to know you're not alone and we LOVE to laugh--even if it's at ourselves!! Love, hugs & God Bless you 💕💕
A family memory book - what a great idea! We have our kids and (now adult) grandkids over for Family Dinner and Fun every month. I'll bet we could come up with some great stories to start with over dessert. Now, getting them all down in written form might be a challenge, but I'm up for it.
❤ What a great legacy!!❤
@@bethheerten1132 Awwww, I hope you do, in whatever form you won't regret it! I typed them, titled each one & have index/page numbers. Best of luck& enjoy!! 💕
I’m shocked how much I get done in 5 minutes. Everyday is getting easier and easier to let go of stuff a.k.a CRAP that I don’t use, wear or like.
I went to the closet bins over a year ago (because of you) and what I've noticed, is that now I have a 'top layer'. Those are the things I use over and over. Because of this video, I'm going below the top layer and getting rid of all that other stuff. Thanks Cas!
Woo Hoo!
I'm building muscle... some days more than others, but every day is committed. THANK YOU!
A word of encouragement about your old oversized nightgowns that you can't get, anymore...
Tank nighties are really easy to make smaller, but if you’re like me the mending/alteration basket never gets done.
SOLUTION? Take them to the dry cleaners or somewhere else that does alterations.
It's quick & easy and not expensive, like tailoring a suit would be...
Love ya, Cas!
Yay. I’m still here. Thank you so much for this challenge 💜. I missed a day but I caught up the next day. lol.
Oooh did I show up! A lot of clutter left my house!
Thank you for being a real woman with authentic issues🥰🥰 I think you are great because you tell it like it is for most of us. It makes me feel like I can declutter and so bless you for making your challenge videos.❤❤ New subscriber and fan.
Thank you for subscribing!!
Can’t believe I resisted checking out the channel for an entire year! My bad!
Five minutes goes by fast! I thought I had been over these areas but I did have a lot of sentimental items from bygone hiking and sporting days. Time well spent.
I LOVE those Wal-Mart nightgowns!! That material is top-notch! Thank you for talking us through your thought process. I know it helps me!
Life season changes so do our styles and tastes
Day 9 ✅ Not much to declutter but there was old paperwork and notebooks tucked under clothes. Will revisit this when I get winter clothes back out!
Ahh, yes...winter clothes...a whole 'nother ball game.😁
I’m still hanging in on this challenge and thank you for coming up with it. Please don’t ever stop with your stories at the end of the- they make my day!
Five tiny things gone - and I made some drawer dividers. That took more than 5 minutes, but I'm counting it, because this challenge was the thing that prompted me to START.
You are so funny. I love the little stories you tell about silly things that happen to you. Makes me feel I’m not alone lol. I’ve been following you doe sometime now and my house is finally starting to feel so comfortable and stress free. I’m 70 by the way and come from the era of chachkies , lots of decor. I have since cleared out our house during our last move and I owe you a debt of gratitude and have all my family and friends following you TY
Thank you for this. I have been able to declutter some. I don't have a lot of extra stuff because my home is small, but it making me look at things differently. I find myself when opening drawers or cabinets seeing things I don't need and getting rid of them. Thank you.
You are so welcome!
Seriously love these five minute challenges! I did a pretty thorough clothing declutter about a year ago but I still tried and was surprised, yet again, to find at least five things that can go 😁
I've been listening the whole time but only had time to do it today. So I've spent 5 mins in each of those areas. It's fantastic! All those spaces have room to breathe again ❤
Ok, Cas. Real life… I fell off the challenge in practice (not in heart or mind), and have this whole week to catch up (another day!). I had about 30 min before the next thing, so I wanted to do 2 days’ videos from this week. I couldn’t decide bc nothing sounded fun (ADHD brain), but I chose bathroom and dresser drawers. Because I need a larger declutter, clean, organize in those areas I was hesitant to do anything. The miracle of 5 minutes!
By the end of both videos, I had half a trash bag and small donation box of never used winter fluffy socks (also perimenopausal and hot feet make me 😡). THANK YOU for your wonderful humor and coaching body double self! This challenge makes such a difference and the dopamine burst makes me enjoy the next item in my day. 💕💕💕
I’m also still here! I don’t think I’ve opened my dresser drawers for over a year so it’s all going! The things I actually use are in bins in my closet or hung up. Loving this challenge!
@BythePound214 WOW really?! Now I'm curious what's in there?!
@@camis.1347 I found a whole bag of stuff. Tshirts, sports bras, brand new panties I never wore, shape wear I don’t use, and lots n lots of leggings that weren’t my favorite. So far I’ve packed 8 bags full of stuff since we started day 1. Feels amazing!
I don't have a dresser so I decluttered my bedroom floor. With 10 cats that love to "play" with anything lying around or pull tissues from their boxes and run around with them ... while we sleep ... its necessary to declutter the floor (pick up everything tossed on the floor) and decide whether it has to stay or go. Loving this challenge
Day 9 🍁 Still here, in fact look forward to each morning of decluttering and the funny stories!!!! Thank you Cas.
I haven't been following along exactly with what you've been doing but I've been tackling one area per day, I'm still listening because it will help me for next time
Had to get 3 times 5 minutes done for not being at home … happy to be back and already joined back in.
Wow! I use those Dollar Tree flat big plastic baskets that perfectly hold Marie K folded shirts and shorts etc. I have 3 of them have 1/2 one with shirts to wear in home while I either garden bake cook clean in (because I always ruin my clothes everyday!!) and nice ones in the back 1/2, laundry clean ones go in the back so they're always rotated! 2nd basket same for shorts and workout clothes! 🎉
Yes I am! I’m here. Love it. I even decluttered my husband’s socks and T-shirts, pjs drawers. And I did my underwear and socks. Wow I got rid of probably 1/2 a bag of that. Felt so good
I am still here. I have decluttered so much and it’s only been 9 days. Thank you for your motivation. Love your content ❤️😊
I just got my new mantra. I'm not going to keep things that make me say bad things about myself!
I love - you would not say that to your best friend and you should be your best friend! Love your channel, I like that you are “real” and not a Pinterest world. Thank you
Thank you so much!! You're so welcome!
yeah another day I have watched and did the daily and more because I started squirreling around the nature of my beast. But promising I am putting in the work. I was always a keep the house clean but when my daughter passed and my grandson had to move to his dad in another state I am not myself I am trying to work on it but I at least do this with you in my ear literally set timer and do it.
Have a safe. Happy, productive day with love and laughter. Melissa
Change, compounded with grief is difficult. Sorry for your loss. Hope you work through it soon to find your "new normal".
@@bethheerten1132 thanks
The end of your videos are ALWAYS brilliant!
I declutter my dresser when changing seasons in spring and late autumn (but still managed to find old sizes PJs helllooooo long time no see), I change some parts of my dresser's content accordingly for some categories of clothes. I will declutter again when I open the winter clothing storage and maybe reopen that video playlist!! 💪
Always fun hanging with you Cas!
I'm still truckin' along but my wardrobe is by far, the most challenging space for me. My size changes so quickly so I end up hanging on to extras (I have morning and evening pants because my belly will swell up to 4" per day) but my worst culprit are the dresses for occasional events. I have 5-6 for regular wear and maybe 30 for a imaginary, specific situations.
Yes! When else are you going to wear "Mother of the Bride/Groom" dresses; but hate to get rid of them.
The best thing I've done is choosing a uniform, choosing a top and bottom for each day. Kind of like Taco Tuesday, but in outfit form.
My dresser has 5 drawers.
The top is for unmentionables and socks.
Second drawer I literally labeled Mon, Tues & Wed. It has a top and a bottom x3.
Third drawer I labeled Thurs, Fri & Sat, which also has a top and bottom x3.
Fourth drawer is for Sunday for fall/winter, it has 2 pants and 4 sweaters.
Bottom drawer is PJs and workout clothes and junk/work projects clothes.
I have 2 shorts and 4 short sleeve shirts that get swapped for spring/summer uniforms that will rotate back in to the drawers next year. I just keep those on a closet shelf.
I've been doing this a year and it has been SO easy to get dressed in the morning!
Why of why do I keep holey "everyday/gardening/messy chores" shirts!! 10 of them OUT THE DOOR!!
Thank you Seriously Thank you This helps people like me who have no in person friends Thank you for body doubling with me That really does help and matter What I love most no matter what time of day I get motivated listening to you cause YOU ARE SO FULL OF TRUTH Im feeling so Proud of myself ❤
I’m still here too and loving it! I especially love your ‘for those of you who’ve stayed til the end’ stories! 😂. You are so funny and relatable!❤
Yay! Thank you!
Still going strong! Found a few extra purses when I was cleaning up another area of my house later yesterday…so I threw those in the donation box. Sock drawer so nice to have it reorganized and not grabbing mismatched items. I’d gone through my dresser drawers about a month ago, but it’s crazy how you think you found everything you don’t want…and I found more to get rid of. I wouldn’t have the motivation to do this without you & this challenge.
Pretty nightgowns….but yeah…I have that issue with some I have….but being a single mom with two boys and houses close together on my street….a sweatshirt or robe is put on before I let the dog out or if I hear my boys awake before I’m out of my bedroom. A top I was wearing traveling one time kept shifting so my bra would start showing…I was figity with it the whole day I was traveling….deciding now if I should wear a sports bra with it or just get rid of it 🤔🤔🤔
Totally got rid of old loungewear I forgot I had! 😎
Oooh a “naughty drawer”!
Speaking of naughty drawers, I could do with decluttering mine 😂 Love that you said we should be our own best friends ❤
I’ve just finished my bedroom this week. It’s spring here in Australia. ❤ my room is so pretty and purged
I hate folding clothes, so I got rid of my dresser and hang everything. Problem solved!
Also, less wrinkles and less work for me! 😬
Watching these videos is really helping to motivate me to keep going! Thank you Cas! ❤ Day 9 still going ✅
You are doing do great! Keep up the great work!! 💪
@@Clutterbug Thank you. 🤗 I'm trying and even got a friend I told to add you to help her as well. 😊 I know you mentioned sending pics. Do you have an email we can send those to?
😅🤣😂 You and your boob stories! Sorting with you and feeling so good!! You are a motivator for me! ❤
Showing up each day to clear and clean one space as we move tomorrow. Love your fun and support to keep the momentum going ❤
Lol. I lurve you. I totally get it about the flannel sleepwear. They are going today! I also need to donate all my fleecy housecoats. I love the softness but can't stand the heat. Thanks Cass.
So this one has given me anxiety just because I had so many tank tops and pajama bottoms, so I discussed with my co-worker (who I talked into joining) and figured out my anxiety and got rid 11 items. It actually made a difference and now I have 2 empty clothes bins.
Got rid of a ton of tops that don't fit me, way more than I imagined. Thanks, Cas!
I managed to not do the whole week.....however, just like another in the comments, I'm going to go back and not only do a little bit you mentioned, but also other areas...one good thing was we got some planting, weeding outside which has a time constraint...pray I get on track! I'm glad we have 30 days!😊
Always 'wait until the end'!!....😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😆💖
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I took 3 away, that's good, and I am proud too.
I just found 4 things today as I don't store clothes in drawers. I recently got new swimmwear and used a little bit of time to organise them in a box that I emptied decluttering today and now everything is so much easier to grab.
Great job!
I am also still here with my bf. I really don’t have any as my wardrobe is tiny but I am staying for the other areas! I loove my cloths, do not have anything that do not fit and I don’t love. My Capsul is my Pride!
Cas, I love your stories! You bring me a smile every time. Thanks for the energy, wisdom and fun. It helps me to keep working on decluttering.
You're welcome!
Cas! I have just decluttered 3 huge black trashbags of clothes! I'm donating to the homeless shelter. I feel so good!!!!!
Just got rid of socks, tights, leggings, plus loads of other things I’ve been keeping, ‘in case’ or ‘not sure what to do with it’, and now have space so clothes are not squashed up! So many thanks…..😊
I love the self positive approach you give. Such as “does this nite gown make you feel GOOD about yourself??” That actually makes de-hoarding clothes almost easy for me!! My problem is, what do I DO with all the “get rid of” stuff?? In CA you have to pay for donation trucks/places for drop offs. That’s when I end up with piles of bags that hog space until I go thru them, and say “oh I always liked this, I’ll put it back in a drawer”. Grrrrr!
Thrift stores charge you to donate?!
I made it to #9🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 I’m so proud of me. I mean Cass you’re great too but I’m really happy with me😂
Do you know what? I may not know you but I'm proud of you too!!! Don't give up. 🥳🥳🥳 Take care.
@@dena61965 How kind of you!!! Thank you so much . Take care!!😊 ☺️
They were missing out if they didn’t invite you to the block parties. You are so interesting and you tell great stories!
You are NOT lazy for having bins! You're just a ladybug!
Hi Cas, Day 9 ✅still here and so proud of myself. Thank you so much ! 🥰
On your favorite pj's. I bet that they are rayon. Somewhere they do alterations could fix the neckline for you. They just need the straps shortened and the sides brought in a little.
Anything polyester is hotter then flannel. I also am in the hot portion of my life. I now only buy natural fiber (cotton) pj's as they are comfortable and cooler. Cleaning out my pj drawer again 😁 after your video. Thanks