Swedish Death Cleaning Motivation

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  • Today I am sharing all the decluttering my mom and I have done together!
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    00:00 Starting Swedish Death Cleaning, declutter with my parents
    05:40 Decluttering my Mom's clothes
    15:42 Decluttering my Dad's stuff
    18:07 Letting go of linens
    22:00 My mom finally lets a lot go!
    28:27 We laugh about socks
    31:44 Declutter Christmas stuff for the first time
    41:32 Declutter Kitchen stuff
    50:38 Let go of sentimental things
    56:32 Decluttering the Garage Cleaning Supplies
    01:00:44 Full Garage Declutter and Organization
    01:10:57 15 Minute Declutter challenge (closet)
    01:17:58 Declutter sentimental things and stuff they have had forever
    01:21:57 Decluttering Extra Towels and why!
    01:27:47 More to go in the kitchen.
    01:31:51 Decluttering gets easier!
    01:39:14 BLOOPERS! SO SILLY!
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  • @lindahoward3410
    @lindahoward3410 Рік тому +261

    On a serious note, do this while you are in a state of good physical condition, in your early sixties for example. I am 73 and my health has been declining for the last ten years, I am not able to declutter any more but I wish I had done so earlier. As one ages, clutter gets in the way, especially when you have a walker or a wheelchair and other medical equipment and supplies, you soon realize that things are not that important anymore..

    • @pmelaglover9913
      @pmelaglover9913 9 місяців тому +12

      Agree!!

    • @lisasoto3425
      @lisasoto3425 9 місяців тому +39

      I agree! Also, as someone who is young and also disabled (my sister has similar physical issues), inheriting all my grandparents' junk has been completely daunting. They were hoarders too! So much that might have been sold, we had to hire people to fill 3 40-yard dumpsters, just to be able to walk in their house!
      A word to the wise: the people we leave behind, may not be physically capable of dealing with a load of things either. The more you declutter, the better!

    • @emmac7880
      @emmac7880 8 місяців тому +14

      ​@@lisasoto3425Such a great comment!! So important that i've screenshot it and sent it to my mother who has sooooooooooo much stuff.

    • @Sheri...
      @Sheri... 7 місяців тому +8

      ​@@lisasoto3425You are so right! I need to keep this in mind as impetus to keep going with my Swedish Death Cleaning!

    • @hannahpaul1988
      @hannahpaul1988 7 місяців тому +9

      As my mum's carer now, I agree.

  • @maryellendesmarais6948
    @maryellendesmarais6948 5 місяців тому +36

    "A blouse that became too small somehow".......love it. It is a hoot watching the mom daughter connection.

  • @Weaverssoap
    @Weaverssoap 4 місяці тому +4

    I love your mom. She reminds me of mine who passed. She always said she was decluttering so we wouldn’t be stuck with it after she died but like your mom everything very nice and clean but packed full . Very full of stuff 😊

  • @karencrecco2922
    @karencrecco2922 5 місяців тому +31

    I’m 74. Donated all my card making equipment yesterday ( thousands of dollars worth). Haven’t used them in years. The lady that picked them up kept saying, “ What a blessing”! That made me soooo happy!

  • @laurac56
    @laurac56 Рік тому +510

    Ten minutes in, favorite quote so far: “It’s a blouse that became too small, some how.” I just love your mother (who is my age), and I’m happily rewatching these videos that I loved the first time around.

    • @shannontorrens1
      @shannontorrens1  Рік тому +34

      Haha, my mom is really funny. I hope you are doing well. =)

    • @luthergirl106
      @luthergirl106 Рік тому +20

      I love her mom too!!! She is great 💞. I hope to have that relationship with my girls when they are grown.

    • @susie5101
      @susie5101 Рік тому +25

      I watched them all the first time around, but watched them all again too. Decluttering with her mom are my favorites.

    • @shaunmcarthur745
      @shaunmcarthur745 Рік тому +10

      They are my favorites too! When Shannon is cleaning and decluttering with her mom! ❤ they have such a fun time together!

    • @juliab628
      @juliab628 Рік тому +13

      Me too. Gosh Kathy is SO funny and even moreso bc she doesn't realize how funny she is. But honestly, Shannon is just as funny because she brings out Kathy's sense of humor !

  • @debbiesolomon1311
    @debbiesolomon1311 Рік тому +406

    What I love about this is that you two are having a great time, laughing, and bonding and creating more memories. Compared to having to go in to a deceased loved ones stuff and not being angry at having to deal with it all. Good memories instead!

    • @juliab628
      @juliab628 Рік тому +26

      Amen to that. If only like a million people could see your comment and DO this ;)

    • @KNRK379
      @KNRK379 Рік тому +11

      I never thought of that, but how sweet!

    • @beckypennies1637
      @beckypennies1637 Рік тому +8

      I wish I could put a million "likes" on your comment!!

    • @karaitskara
      @karaitskara Рік тому +25

      I spent a few days helping my mom declutter multiple closets and dressers last summer. We had some laughs thinking of how she saved certain tops for 20 years thinking she would lose weight and fit into them again, and I said- why would you punish yourself by wearing this old crap and not treat yourself to new stuff as a reward? She was left with a neatly organized closet of only items that made her happy. And she jokingly said "keep these 2 dresses, maybe I can wear them to my funeral" at one point during our cleaning and that was actually helpful information to know. She passed away unexpectedly just a few months later.

    • @jeandanielson9757
      @jeandanielson9757 Рік тому +1

      @@KNRK379 valinti a

  • @samanthahemingway3666
    @samanthahemingway3666 Рік тому +290

    Shannon's mum is not only decluttering, she's doing it with a smile and gusto. She and her husband can enjoy their retirement and not be weighed down with stuff.

  • @dcs7077
    @dcs7077 5 місяців тому +8

    This is really helping me. I’m 68. Just downsized, but still need to declutter again. Don’t want to leave this burden to my daughter.

  • @johnandkitty
    @johnandkitty Рік тому +169

    "Things that were important, that aren't important anymore. "
    That is one of the biggest lessons I've learned in decluttering and helping other declutter.

  • @dianneperry2903
    @dianneperry2903 Рік тому +107

    WHAT do you do on a Friday night when there's nothing on tv? Watch 1 hour, 43 minutes of GREAT DECLUTTERING videos. I really enjoyed every second of this!

  • @ust2flyjetz147
    @ust2flyjetz147 Рік тому +33

    I’m sitting in my childhood home- taking care of my 103 year old daddy- and looking around at ALL the stuff I’ll be going through eventually, whew! I’m also thinking about ALL the ‘collecting’ I’ve done over the last 30 years myself (I’m about your mom’s age) and I’m OVERWHELMED 😳😳😳 So glad I stumbled upon your channel-it gives me hope!
    Cheers from Southern California!🌴😎🌴

    • @shannontorrens1
      @shannontorrens1  Рік тому +4

      I am so happy this gave you some hope! We are also in So Cal =) I hope you have a wonderful weekend.

  • @spiralflash6169
    @spiralflash6169 Рік тому +91

    Your mother is so sweet and pretty, and she is very lucky to have you to help her with this tough and rewarding chore!! Thanks for the motivation!

    • @joannekendall8531
      @joannekendall8531 5 місяців тому +1

      I just found out that I don't have much time left unless I would have a lung trasplant,my son and his family are all minimalist and I am very much the opposite. I have a lot of collectibles and things I need to sell and start to get rid of everything. I was told they want nothing of mine not a thing and it's really heartbreaking to me.

    • @ShortysWorld4Ever-vq7sz
      @ShortysWorld4Ever-vq7sz 5 місяців тому +2

      @@joannekendall8531 I'm so sorry to hear about your condition. I hope you find the strength to get done what you need to do before your surgery. Sending prayers and love your way. 🙏😊

  • @carolminick780
    @carolminick780 Рік тому +220

    I am 68 years old and identify with your mom. She is a hoot! What cracks me up, however, is that she’s always trying to get you to take things, Shannon. Two of my three daughters are minimalists and have taught me so many life-changing lessons. It is critical to revisit decluttered spaces and I am so proud of your mom for downsizing like she’s been doing. It’s difficult at first but I think she’s developing some pretty strong decluttering muscles.

  • @BeccaDoesStuffYT
    @BeccaDoesStuffYT Рік тому +12

    I love your mom’s silliness. She’s so fun. You’ve got an awesome relationship

  • @leashy1204
    @leashy1204 Рік тому +42

    Don't ever worry about the money you spend on something. When you donate it think of it as you giving someone a GIFT. You will begin to look at it differently and appreciate not only having enjoyed it for a time but now you can feel happy that the next person will be able to enjoy it, too!!😊❤💛💙💜💚

    • @angelasepi657
      @angelasepi657 Рік тому +4

      You are so right. I always feel guilty about giving away things Ive bought and never used. I do that less often now that Ive decluttered a few times in my home.

    • @Aimeekl272
      @Aimeekl272 Рік тому +1

      I do my best to remember this as well, and its a completely positive mindset change ❤

    • @undergrace_6.14
      @undergrace_6.14 Рік тому +1

      I have been enjoying watching you and you mom declutter because I can relate so much to your mom and our "I might need it" mentality...😅 I have the pantyhose, socks, slips... I can wear it when I lose weight etc. I am inspired! BTW... What is your mom's name?

  • @6hZCBpMy
    @6hZCBpMy 6 місяців тому +6

    “Should we have another baby ‘cause we have the blanket?” 😂😂😂 thanks for the awesome vid! Been cleaning while listening 🫶

  • @smallhouseinthemeadow6131
    @smallhouseinthemeadow6131 10 місяців тому +32

    Everyone needs to do this for themselves and their loved ones. Just because someone is older, doesn't always mean that they will die before their kids.My younger sister died at only 50, her son at only 21 and a few weeks ago, I survived a heart attack at age 61. I always assumed my 79 year old Mom would die before me, leaving me with a large amount of things to go through, but that is not always the way it happens(I was lucky this time).My Mom has a huge amount of clothing that she never wears. She has decluttered a few things over the years when I tried to turn her onto minimalism, but not as much as I would have liked. I always worried that when she dies, I would be overwhelmed, like I was with my younger sisters things when she died,(18 green giant trash bags of clothes alone-nevermind the rest of her stuff when she passed), but recently with my heart attack, I realized that someone may have to deal with my stuff, sooner than later and it has made me realize I have let the stuff creep back in over the years and am no longer the minimalist I used to be.Thanks for this awesome video ladies.Doing this is a huge gift to ourselves and our loved ones.

  • @debbysouthworth5606
    @debbysouthworth5606 Рік тому +6

    I have a rule that for every one piece that comes in, two goes out. So if I think I want to buy something, I'm also thinking of what can go.

  • @Lyiegh
    @Lyiegh 5 місяців тому +4

    I can see where you get your sense of humor! You and your mom are so cute together! I giggled throughout!

  • @smedina146
    @smedina146 5 місяців тому +4

    What a FUN video! 🤗I know it's hard to let things go at ANY stage but the older we are, the more we have gathered over the years. I am 57 and just moved into Momma & Daddy's house (44years) and blending my own home with theirs. So much to do.... so much to give away, sell, toss.... Momma was my best friend. Watching the two of you made me smile and cry. We were so much like you two. I Lost her this Mother's Day (And same day as my birthday.) 💔Grief has made it harder to go through things. Baby steps I guess. Thank you for such a great compilation and sharing your Mom and both of your homes with us here. 🙏 Blessings to you all from the great Pacific Northwest, Lakewood, Washington! 💛🖤💛

  • @debrtx
    @debrtx Рік тому +94

    Love your mother's sense of humor. Our lives go through different seasons and our bodies also change not to mention our energy levels. One thing that helps me go through my closet is put on my favorite music.

    • @shannontorrens1
      @shannontorrens1  Рік тому +7

      I love that idea! You have to do what makes you happy and motivates you =)

    • @holiday991
      @holiday991 Рік тому +4

      ​@@shannontorrens1 I just recently got a winter color wheel to help me choose what clothes need to go since I have figured out I have a winter skin tone.

    • @jsloan9610
      @jsloan9610 11 місяців тому

      Your mom is a hoot. ❤

  • @j.m.7056
    @j.m.7056 Рік тому +93

    "You go to a party, they say you have to wear nylons!" This makes me laugh every time. I am the same era as your mom! This compilation is extremely motivating. I am attacking my office closet while watching!

  • @willowgirl2635
    @willowgirl2635 Рік тому +16

    Shared this video with my sister who has been reluctant to declutter. Today she cleared out 3 drawers. Yay.

  • @susanberner5177
    @susanberner5177 5 місяців тому +3

    I wore a jacket that was over 30 years old to a house party at Christmas time. It was beautiful when I bought it and with all the compliments I got at that party I guess it was still beautiful! I laughed all the way home and I remember telling my husband, see? Classic items last! I’m so glad I never got rid of it, and I don’t think I ever will, Because it’s beautiful!

  • @robinlandtroop2774
    @robinlandtroop2774 Рік тому +78

    I never laughed so hard at a declutter video. You and your mom are such a hoot.

  • @angelfain8040
    @angelfain8040 Рік тому +20

    My husband passed away unexpectedly in October, I have rapidly been going through stuff that we needed as a couple, but no longer need the stuff as a widow, now I did get rid of a lot of clothes, like 27 contractor bags, who knew we had so many clothes. I am donating EVERYTHING, I keep watching this video over and over because it's such inspiration. Reminding me of more stuff to get rid of.

    • @lh3041
      @lh3041 Рік тому +2

      sorry for your loss. good job taking care of yourself 💛

  • @getsavedtoday8208
    @getsavedtoday8208 3 місяці тому +4

    O-Em-Gee😂🤣Your mom is hilarious. Love her. So much fun. Haha.

  • @lisachubrilo
    @lisachubrilo Рік тому +25

    I love the way your mom laughs when she makes a joke.. she has already inspired me to be more fun. ❤️

  • @kathyol
    @kathyol 9 місяців тому +35

    I'm so happy to look back at all I have decluttered. I cannot imagine having all that stuff still in my house. Sometimes I forget what I've decluttered and think that I still have to go through it, then I realize it's already gone, and it's such a relief!! Thank you so much for your help Shannon. I love you, MOM.

  • @jennywoods9122
    @jennywoods9122 Рік тому +37

    I’m closer to your mom’s age, so I really really love these videos where you help your mom declutter. So encouraging!

    • @shannontorrens1
      @shannontorrens1  Рік тому +4

      Hi Jenny, Thank you for being here. I will have more of these videos coming up soon. =)

  • @harrietlovejoy3424
    @harrietlovejoy3424 Рік тому +4

    Love your mother!

  • @gerrycollantine8902
    @gerrycollantine8902 Рік тому +50

    Have been watching a few videos during the evening.and I just wanted to say two things.
    1 ) Your Mum is lovely, a real laugh.
    2 ) You and your Mum have a great Mother / Daughter relationship. Long may it continue.

  • @momof2momof2
    @momof2momof2 Рік тому +50

    I did this while prepping to move 5 years ago, and so glad I did it. Last year I did it again. My oldest brother is in the process of doing this now. It is such a gift to give your family, so they don't have so much to deal with when you pass. Sounds morbid, and the name of it is pretty strong, but its so freeing, for everyone! And you can donate so much to others. Everyone needs to do it. 🥰🌷❄☃💗✝

    • @karentucker2161
      @karentucker2161 11 місяців тому +5

      Me and mom are in the process of doing this. I don't think it's morbid but got an great grandmother who is Swedish so I guess I get it from her 😅. We had a mess to deal with my aunt who was a hoarder. We ended up getting help after 6 months of doing what we could, at 3 to 5 times a week. She had over 200 purses and over 200 pairs of shoes alone. Not including the clothes. And other stuff she had a ton of multiples. I just grabbed a few pieces of jewelry and her sectery desk cause I needed something to write on and do my bills and to organize it all.

    • @Jasmine-vy8ig
      @Jasmine-vy8ig 10 місяців тому

      I am doing 7 years a go never finish😂😂, but you have still😂. We are waiting one more ❤😂

  • @KaitlynMcCary
    @KaitlynMcCary Рік тому +4

    Your mom is just the sweetest 🥹❤️

  • @connieclark3562
    @connieclark3562 6 місяців тому +3

    I just love your mom, she’s such a hoot, to be honest I look for videos that she’s in. I’m her age and she’s so relatable

  • @miniciominiciominicio
    @miniciominiciominicio Рік тому +24

    I watched this entire video even though I have never come across your channel before. I got a little sad in the beginning because you have such an amazing friendship with your mom and you were doing this together having so much fun and making memories. I’ll never get to do that with my own mom because we’ve never had an adult child/parent relationship and in my late 30s I don’t see that changing.
    I think I watched the whole thing just to experience what this could have been like for me and used you and your mom vicariously. Thank you for this.

    • @farmgirl6417
      @farmgirl6417 8 місяців тому +3

      I understand!

    • @suestor5510
      @suestor5510 6 місяців тому +2

      Aww, this actually makes me miss my mom who passed about twenty years ago.❤

  • @MonaMulberry-ef6ib
    @MonaMulberry-ef6ib Рік тому +4

    Your mom is adorable!

  • @deborahallen4169
    @deborahallen4169 Рік тому +21

    Oh my goodness! I’ve been decluttering and minimizing for abt 10 years now. I’ve had to learn to “let go” little by little and to learn not to buy things & add them back in. For me it has been a learning curve. Just when I think I couldn’t possibly find any more things to get rid of, I revisit each area & find that I can still actually gather yet another box full of things to de clutter. I can’t explain it or understand it, but It happens. I’m 70 and still learning. It is so freeing to have less things. I used to spend so much time on organizing, reorganizing etc, but now I do it very little.

  • @constancelouise6616
    @constancelouise6616 5 місяців тому +2

    Brave ladies, not just what you show, but what you are willing to give away. You are very brave!

  • @Justaskme781
    @Justaskme781 Рік тому +3

    When my sister in law passed I spent so much time washing, drying and hanging her clothes to donate to the Goodwill. When I got there they took them from me took the hangers off and drop them in the floor LOL. Turns out no matter what they have to wash them again. A lot of wasted time

  • @ShortysWorld4Ever-vq7sz
    @ShortysWorld4Ever-vq7sz 5 місяців тому +13

    I don't usually comment, but your mom made me bust out laughing so loud, I had to take a moment to thank both of you for this helpful video and for making me actually laugh out loud. Your a lucky girl to be raised by a mom so loving and funny, not to mention beautiful! Any thoughts of a video along the lines of 'Mom's comedy hour?' Thanks again!

    • @shannontorrens1
      @shannontorrens1  5 місяців тому +2

      Thank you for your sweet comment! I am so happy we were able to make you laugh. It's nice comments like yours that make me want to keep making videos. =) I hope you have a wonderful day.

  • @kellyatkinson8105
    @kellyatkinson8105 Рік тому +4

    Love you guys together, I wish I’d had a mom like yours💋

  • @chriswilhelm1374
    @chriswilhelm1374 Рік тому +7

    We sold my mom’s house last year. Had to go through 60 years of stuff. She still had wedding gifts from 1960! I’ve been my house 30 years. Clutter free in ‘23!

  • @heidib4400
    @heidib4400 Рік тому +5

    Your mom is the best. Cherish her!

  • @pattyk3594
    @pattyk3594 Рік тому +22

    This is my favorite decluttering video to date! I am 71 and have been decluttering for the last seven years. You and your mom are so much fun!

    • @greatauntlizbethg9137
      @greatauntlizbethg9137 Рік тому +2

      @@edennis8578 well at least you had a 3 yr head start. Maybe you can take some time putting it back and declutter on the way.

  • @francesbonatsos3329
    @francesbonatsos3329 9 місяців тому +4

    I’m a new subscriber and I must say I’ve never seen decluttering be so entertaining😂 Love your mother! I retired 3 years ago (69 now), and I go through stuff to declutter often. Just had several bags and boxes picked up by a local charity last week. It’s amazing how much we accumulate over the years and no longer use. Great videos Shannon.

  • @susanowens6393
    @susanowens6393 Рік тому +3

    This a good idea to get rid of stuff that you don't wear.

  • @marylalhrietzinghmar3530
    @marylalhrietzinghmar3530 Рік тому +40

    Your mom is so lively,beautiful and funny. I love watching her. She's actually like my mom,full of laughter. Great video.

    • @stephanielucas5323
      @stephanielucas5323 Рік тому +3

      You and your mom are so cute together!!! She is cute and funny.😊

  • @saramason8554
    @saramason8554 Рік тому +16

    I also recently donated four items that were hanging in the living room from my parents’ house. Three of the items were scenic oil paintings and a Chivas pub mirror which our favorite local Mexican restaurant gladly accepted to hang in their restaurant. Point is, these art pieces will be appreciated by so many others. 💜💜💜

  • @glendajorde9062
    @glendajorde9062 Рік тому +16

    joshua Becker, the author of The Minimalist House says the biggest declutter you can do is when you have empty drawers so you can get rid of a piece of furniture. Even if it is a set, let the armoire go or something along that line. That really makes rooms bigger and less cluttered.

    • @shannontorrens1
      @shannontorrens1  Рік тому +5

      Hi Glenda, I completely agree with this so much!

  • @ticktock2383
    @ticktock2383 Рік тому +3

    Always keep towels and washcloths. They make great cleaning rags.

  • @JBs_explorenmore
    @JBs_explorenmore Рік тому +3

    I wish my mom would adopt this attitude. She's a hoardering hardly let's go of anything. She's 76 years old. Well she will be 75 actually and instead of getting rid of stuff she is still accumulating. I'm going to have a nervous breakdown after she passes away.

  • @erindemay2629
    @erindemay2629 Рік тому +9

    I love how many times she asks you “do you want it?” And you say no every time. 😄👍🏻

  • @lynettekarp2029
    @lynettekarp2029 7 місяців тому +3

    I worked for Chico’s for 11 1/2 years and our sister store, SOMA, accepts your new or gently used bras as donations. I take all of my bras that I no longer wear to them. 😊. I really enjoy watching you and your mom. Your mom and I are so similar in what we own!

  • @alanbirkner1958
    @alanbirkner1958 Рік тому +3

    I'm 73. I never had many clothes. Most of my clothes are second or third hand. Tina, Al's wife

  • @user-kg3ds2gb5m
    @user-kg3ds2gb5m Рік тому +12

    I absolutely love your mom! She’s such a hoot and a good sport too! I could watch you two for hours! Makes me miss my mom. I moved several states away. ❤

  • @jenifernewton8323
    @jenifernewton8323 Рік тому +49

    I had already watched all of these videos of your mom's house, but loved watching again. I am 65 & find these videos really helpful, & your mom is fun & truly a gem. 😊 I also realized I had not subscribed in the past, so today I made sure to show my appreciation to you for addressing the accumulation that occurs with my generation. (I might need to keep it for any emergency) Hugs to you & your mom for once again sparking a decluttering of my own house.

    • @shannontorrens1
      @shannontorrens1  Рік тому +4

      Thank you Jenifer! I hope you are having a great day so far =)

  • @margueritam2137
    @margueritam2137 Рік тому +4

    This was the best show I have watched, helping people understand the difficult part of parting with items..clothes, treasures etc..and family momentous.. Thank you..

  • @fuzzylogics139
    @fuzzylogics139 11 місяців тому +10

    Sitting here with open cabinets and a paper-shredder shredding away while hearing you ladies chat. Thank you so much. It's wonderful to feel that you're not doing it alone while having all the privacy I need :)

  • @margaretfinney6546
    @margaretfinney6546 Рік тому +6

    You two are adorable. I miss my mom so much, so happy for you both, what a great relationship you have, so sweet to watch. 💕💕

  • @sct4040
    @sct4040 Рік тому +7

    I use old or cheap washcloths to mop up water in the kitchen. Save having to use paper towels.

  • @clego5386
    @clego5386 Рік тому +4

    I KNOW WHAT THAT THING IS AT 1:41:08!!! A George Foreman Grill cleaner! I know cause I just decluttered one too. Great video! Mom - what you are doing for your children is a wonderful gift. I begged my parents for years to declutter and downsize. They had a 3600+ sq ft house, 4 car garage (ALL FULL OF STUFF), storage room, a one car size barn, 3 gazebos, a courtyard, yard ornaments galore, and an apartment size walk-in attic stuffed to the gills FULL of 60+ years of things that I and my daughter had to go through all alone (everyone else bailed on us). The hardest thing I have ever done besides bury my parents was to go through ALL of those things and try and separate my childhood memories, things I know they loved, their furniture that they wanted us to keep but is out of style, on and on. That was almost 2 years ago and I still wake up every day feeling guilt for getting rid of things. We had already downsized and got rid of a lot and what I kept of my parents things now I have no room for. It now causes me stress everyday seeing those boxes of things trying to figure out where to put it or causes me guilt when I think of getting rid of it. Not to mention my sibling and daughter continue to send me pics of those things and what they sell for on eBay etc. like I should have kept it all. That adds even MORE guilt and sadness. Keep cleaning it out Mom - not just yourself but for your children and grandchildren. Your daughter may think it will be easy to do since this is her wheelhouse but IT WON'T BE no matter what she thinks now.

  • @linbron2018
    @linbron2018 Рік тому +3

    Keep old towel, and rag when you have plumbing problems they help a lot

  • @ucfhillcollege8296
    @ucfhillcollege8296 Рік тому +54

    This compilation was so fun! To see your mom change from keeping everything to just keeping what she loves and uses was incredible. By the end I felt like I was watching home movies and laughing along. Well done!

  • @magpie3571
    @magpie3571 Рік тому +11

    About taking people's stuff that they are offering, I've decided to take it and run it to my car. They don't have to know that I'm going to donate it for them. That way it's gone. I have someone that cannot get rid of the most worthless things. Hopefully she'll let me help her more.

  • @salvease
    @salvease Рік тому +23

    I LOVE watching you and your mother.
    She's so gung-ho about decluttering! How wonderful that she has you to help her.
    As we get older, we often find it more difficult to let go and tend to cling to our possessions.
    It's important to constantly declutter so we can make the best use of our space, whether big or small.
    Thanks to both of you beautiful ladies for making it not seem like such a chore. Im off to tackle my closet.
    By the way, your son is ADORABLE and SO helpful!

  • @Xxbubbly10
    @Xxbubbly10 Рік тому +3

    Homeless shelters would also be very good so they have something nice to wear to job interviews

  • @petro3441
    @petro3441 Рік тому +17

    Can i just say...this was the best and entertaining declutter video i have watched. You girls rock

  • @dianeyoung7422
    @dianeyoung7422 9 місяців тому +4

    One of the things I helped Mom do after Dad passed was to always go over and help her decorate the way they had. She and the neighbors loved it!!!

  • @wolke2298
    @wolke2298 Рік тому +3

    lovely to watch you laughing together! great accomplishments. love and blessings from germany

  • @elliebellie7816
    @elliebellie7816 День тому +1

    My parents and all family members from their generation have been dead for at least ten years so my sisters and I sat down one Saturday afternoon and went through several boxes of old family photographs from the 40's, 50's and 60's and trashed a ton of photographs. Hundreds of beach photos showing only the sun setting on the beach, old photographs of church events where we recognized not one single person, photographs of shiny new cars but nobody standing in the photo, etc. and each one of us kept a single shoe box of photos. It was such a relief!! I have since gone through my shoebox and thrown out a few more.

  • @sirmadam8183
    @sirmadam8183 Рік тому +2

    Fave part: little cute boy helping out. Sooooooo adorable.

  • @dmifranco
    @dmifranco 10 місяців тому +5

    I love when the mom says, “I look at it and I put it right back”. I do exactly the same. 😂

  • @VioletJoy
    @VioletJoy Рік тому +20

    One key thing with decluttering seems to be to have a partner there with you. There's nothing more motivating. I've always done it on my own and have helped others, but always wish I had someone to help me.
    I have WAY less in my home than the "after" in your mom's, but I'd still like to do more. You guys are adorable.
    Mom: Do you want this?
    Daughter: (always) No.
    Why does she even ask? 🤣

  • @lizjustice858
    @lizjustice858 Рік тому +3

    Oh my gosh…..the convo about camping….I busted up when y’all said you never camped!!!!

  • @karencrecco2922
    @karencrecco2922 5 місяців тому +1

    Your Mom is a HOOT! So much fun working together!

  • @magpiesmith971
    @magpiesmith971 Рік тому +27

    Sometimes I get anxious when I think about changing things around! How ridiculous 😂, but I do 😊. Lately after watching this type of video, I’ve been decluttering and organizing my things all over the house. I feel ok while doing it and not at all anxious and that’s because you all make it seem logical and fun ❤. I’ve accumulated so much and it’s taking a large amount of joy from my life❤. And yes, all this unnecessary stuff is a burden mentally! It’s hard to maintain and it was so cluttered that I didn’t realize how much I had and how many duplicates too 😊.

  • @kathleenbartle9391
    @kathleenbartle9391 Рік тому +10

    I love this series. Makes me remember when I helped my mom declutter her world. I miss her and this helps.

  • @theresaaustin9961
    @theresaaustin9961 Рік тому +3

    I am so glad I found this, wow I'm so getting busy...

  • @bridgetg2661
    @bridgetg2661 Рік тому +3

    I love your mum's smile!🥰

  • @AdrienneSantiago-xf9tw
    @AdrienneSantiago-xf9tw 10 місяців тому +8

    Your mom is awesome! Such a riot. Love that she's so willing to simplify as well!

  • @shoosig
    @shoosig Рік тому +8

    I just spent the afternoon watching this- didn’t think I would- but I have to say your relationship is what kept me connected. Your mom is so pretty and funny and her daughter is right behind that. 🙂

  • @sj6728
    @sj6728 9 місяців тому +3

    The hardest items for me were my Grandmother's jewelry. Family photos were hard. When I realized the kids didn't want to even look at them it was easier. Now I just have a few instead of 5 huge containers . Now that they are gone I don't miss them. I no longer do a Christmas tree and I don't miss it. The harder items to get rid of are tools. I really enjoyed this declutter. I am running out of things to declutter. 😂😂😂 I watched several of your videos and found 30 more items. Unbelievable!!!!! Little things do add up and they do free up space.

  • @kimtonearts
    @kimtonearts Рік тому +3

    You gals remind me a lot of my Mom and I. We had a lot of fun as friends as well as Mother/Daughter. I wish we could/would have done all of the SDC together when we were still able-bodied enough and while the whole death part cld be taken light-heartedly, but after her terminally ill dx it was a heavy-hearted chore. There are so many better ways to spend our final days with those we love. We did get some done b4 she got too sick... lesson learned is we should have done it all much sooner. (But, truth be told, my former step-father was an jerk, very non-cooperative about letting her move bulky things and get rid of things, just to reach other things and allow her a comfy home to live her last days and die in, one that could reflect her taste and give her comfort and peace of mind. He wldnt get involved, nor allow her to make decisions about getting rid of his junk that was in the way, so it was a constant "work around" mentality. We still had some good laughs going over things and walks down memory lane. She's gone now, at peace is my prayer... I know she left with a feeling of leaving so much "unfinished business" behind. Lesson learned - do these things while you're still able bodied and dont let control freaks get in the way. Im holding on to the smiles and laughter she and I shared over many years, not just her last. Mean old step-father can't cheat me out of those memories. Give loved ones smiles and big hugs while you can. 💜🙏🇺🇸 🕊️ 💐

  • @carla2012app
    @carla2012app Рік тому +19

    your mom is such a hoot! I am 66 now, and I am watching these videos to get myself motivated to declutter. I have been saying for years I must let things go, because I don't want to leave this mess to my kids. I love that you and your mom are doing this together. It makes it so less stressful, and "way easier" as you have been saying and she has been saying all through this entire video, to do this as a team. Blessings on you both!

  • @bananaanna1373
    @bananaanna1373 Рік тому +11

    The day comes when we need to get rid of empty furniture….your mom is working quickly towards that. I loved that step when I reached it. Good work Shannon & Mom!

  • @christine55416
    @christine55416 Рік тому +10

    I adore your mom

    • @ember1794
      @ember1794 10 місяців тому +1

      You don't have to give the shoes up, they are something for the memory box or even display ❤❤! But there are a lot of things we keep that are not really that near and dear to us - or that we have too many of etc. It can be so freeing to let these go

  • @cathylombardo5230
    @cathylombardo5230 Рік тому +4

    I wish my daughter would help me declutter. It is always so helpful to have a "voice of reason" when trying to keep or trash.

  • @KCallaAK
    @KCallaAK Рік тому +15

    I have watched all your videos with your mom Shannon. She is SUCH a gem. Love her. And you!

    • @shannontorrens1
      @shannontorrens1  Рік тому +2

      Thank you! I put all these together for anyone who might be interested in see them all together. So happy to have you here and I hope you are having a good day.

  • @JMeixsell
    @JMeixsell 7 місяців тому +4

    My gosh! We've never owned that much clothing at one time! I go through our things at the end of each season and if I haven't worn it through that season it goes into a box to a local center that serves the town. I hate buying shoes so I rarely have something I don't wear regularly. I know what colors I look good in and I don't buy prints, usually, so that cuts out a lot of decision making when shopping. I also shop second hand. Retired, we garden so jeans and t-shirts for me and bib overalls and shirts for him. We mostly only dress up for church and we're at an age where if people see us wearing the same thing frequently, well, bless their hearts!

  • @cf7045
    @cf7045 Рік тому +12

    You two are so fun!! It’s 10 pm, but you’ve inspired me to continue going through closets to get rid of expensive clothes I never wore and never will. Talk about the guilt!! But I’m donating them and imagining that someone somewhere will be thrilled to have them. Plus I’ve finally accepted the fact that I was careless with my spending but hanging on to that stuff is NOT going to bring that money back. Aaaahhhhh…I feel lighter already. Thanks for the very encouraging and entertaining video. ❤

    • @shannontorrens1
      @shannontorrens1  Рік тому +4

      Thank you for being here! I am so happy that we could inspire you to declutter what you no longer want. I am sure someone out there will love finding those clothes. =)

  • @vdg396
    @vdg396 Рік тому +3

    I felt your mom when she said she had three robes. I also have 3 robes and they all have specific purposes 😂

  • @paulagormley6109
    @paulagormley6109 Рік тому +13

    You and your mom are great together! I love your mom!!!

  • @lucillegraves3798
    @lucillegraves3798 Рік тому +12

    This is like looking at my own life from someone else’s eyes. I love you both. You make it look so easy. Go girls! Enrich the life of others and make yourselves happy!

  • @lisahoward3376
    @lisahoward3376 6 місяців тому +2

    I've been clearing out my mom's house for nearly 2 years. 9 closets, packed so tight that I had to pull items off the hangers to get them out. 17 trips to a women's shelter with my car & trunk PACKED. I kept a small closet of sweat suits & jackets.
    I also cleaned out my uncle's house. My house is packed with what I can sell & keep. And 2 full Uboxes & ordering 1 more for My house. I so need This content!

  • @doreenb3411
    @doreenb3411 Рік тому +5

    I normally do not like videos on decluttering. I watch them because i do need to declutter but the videos just don’t motivate me. I have to say though, I thoroughly enjoyed you and your mom tackling her items. I liked your approach and that you didn’t pressure her, just gently encouraged. Great video. Makes me want to tackle my house.

  • @vanessasteen1749
    @vanessasteen1749 Рік тому +20

    I absolutely love your Mum! She is such a great character 😊

  • @patricianelson8
    @patricianelson8 10 місяців тому +7

    When you mentioned donating towels to the animal shelter, I went to my local shelter website and realised I have leashes and other dog accessories from my chihuahuas that passed five years ago. Thank you!

  • @happydays1336
    @happydays1336 5 місяців тому +2

    It's wonderful to watch the two of you interact. You truly are friends.

  • @maryhtrask4321
    @maryhtrask4321 8 місяців тому +3

    I have done the Swedish Death Clean. I have five dressy tops, five plain, five leggings and two pairs of jeans. I do have some dresses but I always wear them in the summer every day and If I get anything new, something goes. Minimal bed clothes, bathroom towels. I have my grandchildren’s pictures and only a couple of decorative items. My paperwork is minimum too. Cupboards and fridge. Every thing is done so my daughter doesn’t have to deal with a lot. Lol, at 66 I am very active and don’t want to have a lot around. Less is more space.