This is my favorite way to keep things neat once you’ve purged. It’s your “scan the room” method. Rules of the house If you bring it into the room, take it out of the room. If you drop it, pick it up. If it’s empty, throw it out. If you make a mess, clean it up. If it’s a dirty item, put it in the sink or the hamper. When you’re done with something… If it’s a blanket, fold it up. If it’s a glass or a dish, put it in the sink. If it’s a game, put it away.
I’m 30, two young kids, and it’s hard to find inspiration to cook and clean 45 times a day, but I literally can’t think in a dirty environment, the mess really gets on my nerves. I use “jinday vlog”, or other Korean tidying and organizing vids, to relax and find that inspiration. They are helpful and pleasing to the eye. And your videos work for me as well. Thank you and love from Russia ❤
I am same age and with 2 small kids and a husband who is probably messyer than the kids 🤣🤣 and i feel You- can’t lice in a dirty mess so, dear sister, i will be thinking about You next time while cleaning (Like in a 5 mins from now😂😂) Hug from Croatia!
It is hard with young kids. It will improve as they get older. A suggestion is to create a small place for yourself--even a bedside table--with some flowers or some nice,smelling hand lotion. You can retreat to that spot to rejuvenate your spirits. spirits. 2:22
Really appreciate your point on how the real secret to declutterring involves conscious consumerism, mindful buying and maintaining order. Thanks for the reminder to find some joy! 🤟🏼
My husband and I just downsized. Soooo, we obviously have more stuff, still in boxes, than we have space for. This video came at a wonderful time. 😃 Woot Woot 🎉
I really like your basic rules: do you love it/need it/use it. Some might say the wire strippers I've had for over 40 years and used twice should go, but there is no practical substitute and they take up very little space in a toolbox, so they stay. What do you know, I need them again and will use them shortly. I can say from my own experience never to purge when irritated by all the clutter. Bad decisions get made with respect to what goes and what stays, as I found out about 20 years ago. I have purged calmly and carefully a few times since, and kept such sessions narrow in scope and therefore brief in time so as not to get overwhelmed. My new rule was not to keep accumulating, and this was much easier than I thought it would be.
Yeah, I NEVER purge old tools, especially when most modern stuff is crap in comparison. Same for old shelving & metal frames. If anything, they can be upcycled into storage options. ETA: Same with old appliances. I've got a 40 year old washer, dryer & stove that work better than the modern junk does - that the rest of my family moans about breaking down, after pawning off the dinged up, old appliances onto me...
Karen Kingston (Clearing Your Clutter) had 3 questions except they are: Do you love it? Is it useful? and the best... How does it make you feel when you look at it?. That one was a game changer for me. If I don't feel good or even neutral when I look at something (it evokes guilt, shame, resentment), it most likely has to go. Also, I found that keeping pictures of some things (vs the thing) is sufficient. I have regretted letting a few things go - mostly because I miss their utility and occasionally for sentimental reasons, but I'm mostly at peace with what's gone. It's probably best to do it when you're not in a desperate mode (divorce time or in the flurry of a move) so that you make careful decisions.
Loved this video. Living in a small flat makes it, in a way, easier to not buy stuff that I don't have space for. I also find that having a place for everything really helps! 💕
I use "take one wash two" for the dirty dishes. If I use a cup for tea, I wash two cups from the sink of I don't have time to wash them all at once. When buying stuff I always ask "but where to put it?" If the answer is "I don't know" or " I guess it would stay in the box untill I find space for it" then I won't buy it.
The only channel I follow about home decoration, cause each and single videos are very valuable and useful. Well made about organization. What a wonderful woman that you seem to be ❤
I have a pretty basket that I use to gather up things out of place. It’s like the size for collecting seashells. Nothing huge. Just happy when I look at it. I have also found that we struggle with keeping horizontal surfaces clean so I have a messy one. I keep the rest clear but the coffee table can have magazines, coasters, Kleenex box, whatever. It gets cleared once a week. Right now it’s full of med supplies for my husband. It makes it easier for him.
*Clothing and Linens* . I thrift 90% of my clothing so I'm very mindful about going through drawers and the closet at least once a year to purge items. I did the KonMari folding method for my drawers 3 years ago and I'm proud to say I have maintained it. I utilized bins to sort my bed linens and keep them on the upper shelf in the bedroom closet. I'm good with two sets of sheets and pillow cases, one duvet cover and a quilt. Putting laundry away ASAP was a new habit I developed.
This is great! I do one in, one out for new clothes. For my daughter who is 7 we do a few piles: trash, keep, donate, take a photo then trash (this is the most important pile that moves us to decluttering as if she wants to see it again she can, she has never once asked to).
“That chair. You know the one.” I know the one, it’s staring at me with a pile of clean clothes that didn’t make it to the wardrobe before once worn clothes piled up on top. Everything sprinkled with a couple of Christmas decorations that still need to be put up.😂
Had me thinking about the clutter bug Their suggestions are also rather useful This video was a little helpful because it also opens us to other people and channels that have to do with re-organization organizations, home, decor, etc.
This was really helpful! I live alone and I'm super messy so I've only got myself to blame for the mess. Keeping storage bins helped greatly, but they're messy too. Also, brilliant to see that you use a luna as well! I bought one for my sister on the foreo website while the black friday deals are going
I'm changing things in my home and I have a question that's personal to me: Does it date back to my first marriage/Was it a gift from my first marriage wedding shower? If the answer is yes, IT GOES or gets replaced. Recent example would be an olive green (remember olive green and gold?) plastic soup ladle. I threw it in the recycle bag and bought a new, more modern one. The old one still worked as a soup ladle but it brought back very bad memories and who needs that? This is similar to the question posted by @jcriverside awhile ago.
Thank you, this is very useful. I hope you do more organizing and cleaning videos, if you are interested. Decor does not help when the room is messy, as I well know.
My number one reason for a messy house is I don’t put things ways. Usually that is due to a hectic schedule. I have to leave before there is time to do that. I already get up super early. I don’t get adequate sleep as it is. I will try a different approach geared to my issue.
My flow chart is much more simple. Do I _remember_ it ?: Yes ---> Keep it Do I _remember_ it ?: No ---> Throw it away Just before opening a box that has been sitting in a closet for years, I will try my best to remember what is inside. Anything that I cannot remember is junk that I do not need because I haven't used it or even thought about for years. Some things are exempt, of course. I did not throw away my high school year book, even though I had completely forgotten about it.
Asking for idea: I'm great at organizing (as autistic, love order, categorizing etc.) but what I struggle with is sizes of european apartments. I have quite a lot of storage in each room, but as they are each small, I'm unable to put all stuff of one category in one place. So I end up with having going-out clothes in my bedroom, staying-in clothes along with underwear in my laundry/powder room, and accessories in my office. Some of my coats go into the hall wardrobe, but it can't contain my outer wear sweaters. My shoes are in this wardrobe as well, but there's not enough space for boots which I need to keep under my bed. It makes me so anxious, I hate this. I have some space left in each wardrobe so I often move stuff around to iterate best solutions but it's never perfect. I mean, the laundry room + underwear is great because it aligns with my flow of the day. I use powder room as my own main bathroom and go to shower only as a "guest" to the other one, so I take off clothes - put it to the washing machine - wash either in bidet or hop in the shower and come back - put on undies and pyjamas - in the morning brush my teeth, change clothes to home wear, and so on; I rarely go out and then I just go to my bedroom and play with "serious clothes. But getting ready to go outside is a nightmare as I literally need to tour the whole apartment to get dressed and ready. I love having a lot of stuff because I like to have an opportunity to live creatively, choose things. I don't feel overwhelmed as long as I'm indeed organized. If anyone has a solution for this, unless getting rid of 2/3 of my things, help!
That would stress me out too 😅I don't know if this would work in your situation, but one thing that really helps when you're tight on space is to do seasonal rotations (remove all fall/winter stuff in the spring/summer and vice versa). When you are low on space, it's important to prioritize access to what you need and put other things away. If you don't want to get rid of anything & you are relying solely on the built in storage and wardrobes in your apartment and you're finding it's not enough, you may want to consider getting additional storage to help you streamline the things that stress you out most 🙂
Thank you for the lovely video full of helpful thoughts, even to those of us who have been around the minimal world a while! (Also, your shirt is stunning on you. Where is it from?!)
As a highly organized person I have to say examine your attachments. One of my family members has... let's say "a lot of stuff" kind of like walking room only stepping room only! Yikes! Their excuse it this and that and these and those could be, may be, are work some money or someone could use it.... yet, year after year, after year, after year.... the things that are allegedly worth money can't even be found. No bueno! Their executive functioning could use a tune up! Examining some trauma... endless looking searching for things... is maddening!
At first, I thought “No! Don’t organize your clutter!” But, as I listened to you, the outcome (putting stuff in its place) worked because it left the clutter out to be thrown away.
I think good communication, positive reinforcement, plus making sure that there are designated places for things (as I mentioned in the video) and making sure that your family members actually know where things are supposed to go! :) Involve everyone in the organization process so that it's not always all on your shoulders. ♥
When the kids still lived at home I used labels everywhere. I even wrote on the fridge shelves with a sharpie. It comes off with alcohol. There was no excuse of not knowing where things went after that. I ended up needing a 15 minute everyone tidy during the evening. If you don’t participate then you don’t get screen things- like video games or internet. That was a great motivator.
I don’t struggle with mess as I’m a bit OCD and don’t have lots of stuff. Everything I own does have a designated place. Even my junk draw has a cubic divider that segregates everything nicely. However, it’s not pretty, just tidy and organised. The issue I have is how to make boring, essential items, tools, toiletries, food stuffs look nicely organised within cupboards and look attractive. I don’t like the clear container look, I like the “you don’t seem to own anything” look! 🥴wowsers!! 🤣 There’s this massive blue whale made of silver at this little boutique gift shop I pass sometimes. It’s fabulous. It’s expensive. It’s been in the window at least 2 years. I want it!!! It doesn’t match anything in my home which is all gold/brass metals and hardware. I can’t see where I could put it. I keep hoping someone will buy it and end the agony. ☺️Arrgghhh, what to do..?!!!
if they've had it in the window for two years, then you could probably make them a low ball offer, they might sell it to you for a steal just so they can get rid of it ;) it's worth a shot, especially if you love it that much! thanks for watching 🤩
You say it doesn't match anything in your home but so what? You can always CREATE a place for it and that place will match the item that you so obviously love. Our time here is far too short to deny ourselves these kinds of pleasures. Go for it (from a 67 year old woman).
Rule: for every shirt I buy, I gotta throw away or donate 3. Left me only with my favorite ones and really decide the next purchase if I really love it.
something that stalls me is like... not knowing if i should recycle something or throw it away. i feel guilty throwing things away that shouldn't be in a landfill, but each city has such specific recycling rules and i find it confusing and overwhelming so i just put it all in the basement. LOL.
I felt the same overwhelm when we first moved to our new place! So what I did was I went on the town's website and printed out all their rules, including the list of all the different things that are recyclable. Then I taped it to the inside of a kitchen cabinet to check whenever I wasn't sure. After awhile you remember everything and it becomes easy :) Even still, a lot of towns and cities don't make it easy, I agree - for example they recycle glass and soft plastics where we live, but they won't pick them up curbside. They expect people to collect that stuff at home and then take it to the dump to recycle, which realistically is a huge ask and most people just won't do it. So it ends up in the landfill.
@@PoshPennies I did the exact same thing. My city's website is very helpful, even providing alternate locations to get rid of e-waste and large construction material. I'm even allowed curbside pickup of large items once a month, but they don't take construction material. I was lucky enough to recycle SO MUCH when I did my garage and home purge.
When I first started following you...I thought you are a designee and I found your thoughts and views insightful. You seem to be veering towards homely... advice. I. Guessing this is a conscious choice.
Hello Vivien @poshpennies I trust this message finds you in good spirits. Your UA-cam videos are a constant source of inspiration, and I’m excited to share that we’re transitioning from renting to owning our first house here in The Netherlands. I was wondering if you could lend your expertise to help us transform our new space into a cozy and personalized home. Any guidance or ideas you have would be greatly appreciated. Would love to know if you have a business account too?
Yes tidy is geat but I just think we see too much organised OCD home perfection in social media, and its not really how people LIVE. People didnt live this way before the internet and colour coding obsessed Home Edit and Kondo. This video has good points but if your home is messy, you are probably too busy having fun 😂
This means I must be tragic coz my home IS the organised perfection thing. I find it makes me happy and that leaving stuff out makes me irritated. Er, sowwy 😬🥴😄
Great Posts & Advice but Those Two Guys Minimalists are 😵💫 Crazy Extremist >> OMG 😂🤣😂🤣 Ridiculous but Your Advice is Sensible & was nicely narrated which makes One think more about changing & sharing whats not being used by donating it to Others 💝
What chair? That chair? The “I’m going to wear that again but it’s not clean clean so I didn’t want to put it in the closet” chair? Yea, I have one of those.🤭
My toxic trait is I want to get rid of everything. I want to either donate it or throw it away immediately. I married someone who thinks everything should stay and is valuable. 🥴
Similar situation. My partner loves to think of ways he can reuse stuff, so when I say "we don't need this, its rubbish, chuck it out" he will be adamant that he will use it to do some kind of make-shift DIY lol
You're quite scathing about Marie Kondo here, but then pretty much everything you go on to suggest are approaches mentioned in her book. It's really bizarre. I haven't seen the show, so I don't know whether this is a book/show confusion.
Your method would not work in my household. My husband loves all his massive junk items. He has hundreds of shirts, but wears the same six. That kind of thing. He never wants to part with them. That is why being sneaky and picking out stuff he won't notice missing to charity is my technique. It is easier than arguing or asking him to purge, and he always brings the best ONE shirt on him that I love. Nope, nope, soap on a rope. Most clutterers who don't care have a mental issue. If you live with that, you deserve doing what will give YOU peace of mind.
haha you caught the joke! 😂 don't worry the play button is still safe and sound in my office although admittedly some days i do feel like throwing it away 🤣🤣🤣
No such thing as unnecessary duplicates of things you expect to go through - especially in these tough times. ^^ EVERYONE should have enough food & emergency supplies in their house to last at least 3 days. 2-4 weeks is ideal. You never know when a tornado, earthquake, flood or other common disaster in your area will hit & you'll be SoL especially if it's something like a tornado or earthquake that devastates societal & governmental infrastructure - like hospitals & other emergency services.
I like your content because you don’t act like a perfect know-it-all master of the topic, you are just a human who knows stuff and can share with us, but you’re never arrogant.🫶
My friends think that I am nuts because I like to watch cleaning videos! So glad to hear you say you do too. They both motivate and inspire me.
Not just cleaning videos, decluttering videos helped me with decluttering.
This is my favorite way to keep things neat once you’ve purged. It’s your “scan the room” method.
Rules of the house
If you bring it into the room, take it out of the room.
If you drop it, pick it up.
If it’s empty, throw it out.
If you make a mess, clean it up.
If it’s a dirty item, put it in the sink or the hamper.
When you’re done with something…
If it’s a blanket, fold it up.
If it’s a glass or a dish, put it in the sink.
If it’s a game, put it away.
I’m 30, two young kids, and it’s hard to find inspiration to cook and clean 45 times a day, but I literally can’t think in a dirty environment, the mess really gets on my nerves. I use “jinday vlog”, or other Korean tidying and organizing vids, to relax and find that inspiration. They are helpful and pleasing to the eye. And your videos work for me as well. Thank you and love from Russia ❤
I am same age and with 2 small kids and a husband who is probably messyer than the kids 🤣🤣 and i feel You- can’t lice in a dirty mess so, dear sister, i will be thinking about You next time while cleaning (Like in a 5 mins from now😂😂)
Hug from Croatia!
It is hard with young kids. It will improve as they get older. A suggestion is to create a small place for yourself--even a bedside table--with some flowers or some nice,smelling hand lotion. You can retreat to that spot to rejuvenate your spirits. spirits. 2:22
Really appreciate your point on how the real secret to declutterring involves conscious consumerism, mindful buying and maintaining order. Thanks for the reminder to find some joy! 🤟🏼
My husband and I just downsized. Soooo, we obviously have more stuff, still in boxes, than we have space for. This video came at a wonderful time. 😃 Woot Woot 🎉
I really like your basic rules: do you love it/need it/use it. Some might say the wire strippers I've had for over 40 years and used twice should go, but there is no practical substitute and they take up very little space in a toolbox, so they stay. What do you know, I need them again and will use them shortly.
I can say from my own experience never to purge when irritated by all the clutter. Bad decisions get made with respect to what goes and what stays, as I found out about 20 years ago. I have purged calmly and carefully a few times since, and kept such sessions narrow in scope and therefore brief in time so as not to get overwhelmed. My new rule was not to keep accumulating, and this was much easier than I thought it would be.
Yeah, I NEVER purge old tools, especially when most modern stuff is crap in comparison. Same for old shelving & metal frames. If anything, they can be upcycled into storage options.
ETA: Same with old appliances. I've got a 40 year old washer, dryer & stove that work better than the modern junk does - that the rest of my family moans about breaking down, after pawning off the dinged up, old appliances onto me...
NEVER PUT THINGS DOWN. Put it away. You never have to declutter if you never make a mess! For this to work, you have to have a place for everything.
Karen Kingston (Clearing Your Clutter) had 3 questions except they are: Do you love it? Is it useful? and the best... How does it make you feel when you look at it?. That one was a game changer for me. If I don't feel good or even neutral when I look at something (it evokes guilt, shame, resentment), it most likely has to go. Also, I found that keeping pictures of some things (vs the thing) is sufficient. I have regretted letting a few things go - mostly because I miss their utility and occasionally for sentimental reasons, but I'm mostly at peace with what's gone. It's probably best to do it when you're not in a desperate mode (divorce time or in the flurry of a move) so that you make careful decisions.
Loved this video. Living in a small flat makes it, in a way, easier to not buy stuff that I don't have space for. I also find that having a place for everything really helps! 💕
I use "take one wash two" for the dirty dishes. If I use a cup for tea, I wash two cups from the sink of I don't have time to wash them all at once.
When buying stuff I always ask "but where to put it?" If the answer is "I don't know" or " I guess it would stay in the box untill I find space for it" then I won't buy it.
The only channel I follow about home decoration, cause each and single videos are very valuable and useful. Well made about organization. What a wonderful woman that you seem to be ❤
I have a pretty basket that I use to gather up things out of place. It’s like the size for collecting seashells. Nothing huge. Just happy when I look at it. I have also found that we struggle with keeping horizontal surfaces clean so I have a messy one. I keep the rest clear but the coffee table can have magazines, coasters, Kleenex box, whatever. It gets cleared once a week. Right now it’s full of med supplies for my husband. It makes it easier for him.
*Clothing and Linens* . I thrift 90% of my clothing so I'm very mindful about going through drawers and the closet at least once a year to purge items. I did the KonMari folding method for my drawers 3 years ago and I'm proud to say I have maintained it. I utilized bins to sort my bed linens and keep them on the upper shelf in the bedroom closet. I'm good with two sets of sheets and pillow cases, one duvet cover and a quilt. Putting laundry away ASAP was a new habit I developed.
This is great! I do one in, one out for new clothes. For my daughter who is 7 we do a few piles: trash, keep, donate, take a photo then trash (this is the most important pile that moves us to decluttering as if she wants to see it again she can, she has never once asked to).
“That chair. You know the one.” I know the one, it’s staring at me with a pile of clean clothes that didn’t make it to the wardrobe before once worn clothes piled up on top. Everything sprinkled with a couple of Christmas decorations that still need to be put up.😂
Just listening to your videos while cleaning my daughter's school bag ❤
You're absolutely spot on re watching cleaning videos. Now I'm motivated to clean! Thank you great post! Xx
Love this video as always. Room scan method ☑️♥️.
Had me thinking about the clutter bug
Their suggestions are also rather useful
This video was a little helpful because it also opens us to other people and channels that have to do with re-organization organizations, home, decor, etc.
This was really helpful! I live alone and I'm super messy so I've only got myself to blame for the mess. Keeping storage bins helped greatly, but they're messy too. Also, brilliant to see that you use a luna as well! I bought one for my sister on the foreo website while the black friday deals are going
Super idea about turning the clothes hangers! That will be helpful! My clothes are very organized but I have trouble getting rid of any of them!!
Thank you, Vivian. Always like your posts.
Such a lovely video ❤ Straight forward & easy to follow / try. Thank you 😊
Yeah .....another video from Poshpennies 🎉🎉🎉 !
Yeah😊 you uploaded and I have a day off. Such a treat ❤
I watch the TV show "hoarders." It makes me want to purge, organize and clean!
I'm changing things in my home and I have a question that's personal to me: Does it date back to my first marriage/Was it a gift from my first marriage wedding shower? If the answer is yes, IT GOES or gets replaced. Recent example would be an olive green (remember olive green and gold?) plastic soup ladle. I threw it in the recycle bag and bought a new, more modern one. The old one still worked as a soup ladle but it brought back very bad memories and who needs that? This is similar to the question posted by @jcriverside awhile ago.
❤❤❤ Great easy options presented well
Thank you, this is very useful. I hope you do more organizing and cleaning videos, if you are interested. Decor does not help when the room is messy, as I well know.
My number one reason for a messy house is I don’t put things ways. Usually that is due to a hectic schedule. I have to leave before there is time to do that. I already get up super early. I don’t get adequate sleep as it is. I will try a different approach geared to my issue.
My flow chart is much more simple.
Do I _remember_ it ?: Yes ---> Keep it
Do I _remember_ it ?: No ---> Throw it away
Just before opening a box that has been sitting in a closet for years, I will try my best to remember what is inside. Anything that I cannot remember is junk that I do not need because I haven't used it or even thought about for years.
Some things are exempt, of course. I did not throw away my high school year book, even though I had completely forgotten about it.
Thank you so much for your ideas summation Mark I feel so motivated just start one little space at a time!
Asking for idea: I'm great at organizing (as autistic, love order, categorizing etc.) but what I struggle with is sizes of european apartments. I have quite a lot of storage in each room, but as they are each small, I'm unable to put all stuff of one category in one place. So I end up with having going-out clothes in my bedroom, staying-in clothes along with underwear in my laundry/powder room, and accessories in my office. Some of my coats go into the hall wardrobe, but it can't contain my outer wear sweaters. My shoes are in this wardrobe as well, but there's not enough space for boots which I need to keep under my bed. It makes me so anxious, I hate this. I have some space left in each wardrobe so I often move stuff around to iterate best solutions but it's never perfect.
I mean, the laundry room + underwear is great because it aligns with my flow of the day. I use powder room as my own main bathroom and go to shower only as a "guest" to the other one, so I take off clothes - put it to the washing machine - wash either in bidet or hop in the shower and come back - put on undies and pyjamas - in the morning brush my teeth, change clothes to home wear, and so on; I rarely go out and then I just go to my bedroom and play with "serious clothes. But getting ready to go outside is a nightmare as I literally need to tour the whole apartment to get dressed and ready.
I love having a lot of stuff because I like to have an opportunity to live creatively, choose things. I don't feel overwhelmed as long as I'm indeed organized. If anyone has a solution for this, unless getting rid of 2/3 of my things, help!
That would stress me out too 😅I don't know if this would work in your situation, but one thing that really helps when you're tight on space is to do seasonal rotations (remove all fall/winter stuff in the spring/summer and vice versa). When you are low on space, it's important to prioritize access to what you need and put other things away. If you don't want to get rid of anything & you are relying solely on the built in storage and wardrobes in your apartment and you're finding it's not enough, you may want to consider getting additional storage to help you streamline the things that stress you out most 🙂
Thank you for the lovely video full of helpful thoughts, even to those of us who have been around the minimal world a while! (Also, your shirt is stunning on you. Where is it from?!)
As a highly organized person I have to say examine your attachments. One of my family members has... let's say "a lot of stuff" kind of like walking room only stepping room only! Yikes! Their excuse it this and that and these and those could be, may be, are work some money or someone could use it.... yet, year after year, after year, after year.... the things that are allegedly worth money can't even be found. No bueno! Their executive functioning could use a tune up! Examining some trauma... endless looking searching for things... is maddening!
At first, I thought “No! Don’t organize your clutter!” But, as I listened to you, the outcome (putting stuff in its place) worked because it left the clutter out to be thrown away.
Total inspiration!
The 4 box method is the thing I think about doing whenever I think about decluttering, so that’s probably the method I should use…
Thanks for the advice… what brand of glasses are you wearing? They look great!
you can find them here! bit.ly/3w96LEb
Loved it and all very good points / tips. Great video as always 🥰
Thank you Ashley, so glad you enjoyed it! 😍
How do you get family members to put stuff back where they are supposed to go?
Been working on that for the last 20 years.😱
I think good communication, positive reinforcement, plus making sure that there are designated places for things (as I mentioned in the video) and making sure that your family members actually know where things are supposed to go! :) Involve everyone in the organization process so that it's not always all on your shoulders. ♥
When the kids still lived at home I used labels everywhere. I even wrote on the fridge shelves with a sharpie. It comes off with alcohol. There was no excuse of not knowing where things went after that. I ended up needing a 15 minute everyone tidy during the evening. If you don’t participate then you don’t get screen things- like video games or internet. That was a great motivator.
I hear you loud and clear. My problem is that my family member doesn't even seem to SEE the mess. URRRGGGHHH
You gotta make it easier for them. Labels and Cas from Clutterbug will help you understand what I am saying.
Thanks for the tips, but I do have to say we all don't have a junk drawer...at least I don't!
I don’t struggle with mess as I’m a bit OCD and don’t have lots of stuff. Everything I own does have a designated place. Even my junk draw has a cubic divider that segregates everything nicely. However, it’s not pretty, just tidy and organised. The issue I have is how to make boring, essential items, tools, toiletries, food stuffs look nicely organised within cupboards and look attractive. I don’t like the clear container look, I like the “you don’t seem to own anything” look! 🥴wowsers!! 🤣
There’s this massive blue whale made of silver at this little boutique gift shop I pass sometimes. It’s fabulous. It’s expensive. It’s been in the window at least 2 years. I want it!!! It doesn’t match anything in my home which is all gold/brass metals and hardware. I can’t see where I could put it. I keep hoping someone will buy it and end the agony. ☺️Arrgghhh, what to do..?!!!
if they've had it in the window for two years, then you could probably make them a low ball offer, they might sell it to you for a steal just so they can get rid of it ;) it's worth a shot, especially if you love it that much! thanks for watching 🤩
@@PoshPenniesI’ve thought about doing this, but should I??!! 🥴🙄Thanks for replying🥰
Yes of course you should offer a low amount and buy that item you love! The store will probably be very happy to get it sold!
You say it doesn't match anything in your home but so what? You can always CREATE a place for it and that place will match the item that you so obviously love. Our time here is far too short to deny ourselves these kinds of pleasures. Go for it (from a 67 year old woman).
Where did you get your glasses! ❤
Rule: for every shirt I buy, I gotta throw away or donate 3. Left me only with my favorite ones and really decide the next purchase if I really love it.
something that stalls me is like... not knowing if i should recycle something or throw it away. i feel guilty throwing things away that shouldn't be in a landfill, but each city has such specific recycling rules and i find it confusing and overwhelming so i just put it all in the basement. LOL.
I felt the same overwhelm when we first moved to our new place! So what I did was I went on the town's website and printed out all their rules, including the list of all the different things that are recyclable. Then I taped it to the inside of a kitchen cabinet to check whenever I wasn't sure. After awhile you remember everything and it becomes easy :) Even still, a lot of towns and cities don't make it easy, I agree - for example they recycle glass and soft plastics where we live, but they won't pick them up curbside. They expect people to collect that stuff at home and then take it to the dump to recycle, which realistically is a huge ask and most people just won't do it. So it ends up in the landfill.
@@PoshPennies I did the exact same thing. My city's website is very helpful, even providing alternate locations to get rid of e-waste and large construction material. I'm even allowed curbside pickup of large items once a month, but they don't take construction material. I was lucky enough to recycle SO MUCH when I did my garage and home purge.
2:21 That's not messfree, that's just unlived in.
When I first started following you...I thought you are a designee and I found your thoughts and views insightful. You seem to be veering towards homely... advice. I. Guessing this is a conscious choice.
Hello Vivien @poshpennies
I trust this message finds you in good spirits. Your UA-cam videos are a constant source of inspiration, and I’m excited to share that we’re transitioning from renting to owning our first house here in The Netherlands.
I was wondering if you could lend your expertise to help us transform our new space into a cozy and personalized home. Any guidance or ideas you have would be greatly appreciated. Would love to know if you have a business account too?
my house is always tidy. I live alone and everything gets put away after use
Yes tidy is geat but I just think we see too much organised OCD home perfection in social media, and its not really how people LIVE. People didnt live this way before the internet and colour coding obsessed Home Edit and Kondo. This video has good points but if your home is messy, you are probably too busy having fun 😂
This means I must be tragic coz my home IS the organised perfection thing. I find it makes me happy and that leaving stuff out makes me irritated. Er, sowwy 😬🥴😄
And never cleaning. See my comment above about my situation. I have little respect for those who won't downsize a problem.
Great Posts & Advice but Those Two Guys Minimalists are 😵💫 Crazy Extremist >> OMG 😂🤣😂🤣 Ridiculous but Your Advice is Sensible & was nicely narrated which makes One think more about changing & sharing whats not being used by donating it to Others 💝
What chair? That chair? The “I’m going to wear that again but it’s not clean clean so I didn’t want to put it in the closet” chair? Yea, I have one of those.🤭
Easy!!!! I have a toddler😂😂😂😂
My toxic trait is I want to get rid of everything. I want to either donate it or throw it away immediately. I married someone who thinks everything should stay and is valuable. 🥴
Ha, I can see how that would be tricky 😅 I think compromising is always key to try and keep everyone happy!
Similar situation. My partner loves to think of ways he can reuse stuff, so when I say "we don't need this, its rubbish, chuck it out" he will be adamant that he will use it to do some kind of make-shift DIY lol
Boy, can I relate to you! You just described me and husband to a tee. He doesn’t throw away anything until I nag him forever.
You're quite scathing about Marie Kondo here, but then pretty much everything you go on to suggest are approaches mentioned in her book. It's really bizarre.
I haven't seen the show, so I don't know whether this is a book/show confusion.
Just wondering, did you or your spouse initiate this video? 😊
Boxes are expensive and start to smell as the cardboard breaks down and smells like vomit . They r made from garbage.
Your method would not work in my household. My husband loves all his massive junk items. He has hundreds of shirts, but wears the same six. That kind of thing. He never wants to part with them. That is why being sneaky and picking out stuff he won't notice missing to charity is my technique. It is easier than arguing or asking him to purge, and he always brings the best ONE shirt on him that I love. Nope, nope, soap on a rope. Most clutterers who don't care have a mental issue. If you live with that, you deserve doing what will give YOU peace of mind.
Stay out of his space.
You threw away your YT silver play button?😅
haha you caught the joke! 😂 don't worry the play button is still safe and sound in my office although admittedly some days i do feel like throwing it away 🤣🤣🤣
Instead of watching cleaning videos just clean your home....
How does this video have 161 views and 471 likes?
It doesn't 😂
@@PoshPennies that’s what it says on my end.
I see 633 views, and 119 likes. 🤷🏻♀️
I found this helpful but you seem to be throwing shade at Marie Kondo; The reality is you are just summerizing what she wrote in her book...
No such thing as unnecessary duplicates of things you expect to go through - especially in these tough times. ^^
EVERYONE should have enough food & emergency supplies in their house to last at least 3 days. 2-4 weeks is ideal.
You never know when a tornado, earthquake, flood or other common disaster in your area will hit & you'll be SoL especially if it's something like a tornado or earthquake that devastates societal & governmental infrastructure - like hospitals & other emergency services.
if you expect to go through them then they're not unnecessary duplicates...
I like your content because you don’t act like a perfect know-it-all master of the topic, you are just a human who knows stuff and can share with us, but you’re never arrogant.🫶