Love the way you have re-arranged the back part of your basement to keep it specifically for your children and grandchildren. I completely concur that it would be a good idea to take down the wood framed shelves at the back. That way you are limiting the temptation to put more things back there and it would neaten the visual because when you look through to the back section you will see a blank wall giving you the illusion of a more spacious area. Great decluttering muscles 💪 You deserve a manicure after all that hard work.💅🏼
Thanks, Beth! I may show your comment to my husband when I talk to him about it! 😉🙃 I agree that a manicure would be a nice treat! It’s been awhile!! 💖💖
Saw the comments in your last video about your Weight loss..I have noticed also you seem to have more stamina and you don't comment about your back hurting or have to sit as much...congrats on your progress...💐
Basement is looking great! It's funny as kids are getting older and moving out their things, grandkids are coming and now you are storing things for them. The cycle of life and basement clutter! 😁
It feels so good when you get to that point where you can store items in a way that makes sense! I can see how happy that makes you. Your hard work and decluttering has paid off and you deserve to feel good about the results!
It always makes me go ‘wow, look at you go!’ Your decision making is quicker now and you hardly ever talk yourself out of changing your mind. So proud of you Miss Karen! Was wondering if those bags with the sleeping bags I think, are the ones that you can vacuum suck the air from? If so, you can put two in a bag and make even more room on the shelf. Until next time 💕💕
Yes, I need to buy more of those Regina! I definitely feel more confident decluttering! I’m learning the sky doesn’t fall when I get rid of things! 😉 Until next time…😍💝🙌
I am seeing the progress now! At first, I was concerned that you were moving the same stuff around and it didn't seem like anything was leaving. Anxious to see the progress as all your children and family go through their stuff and what it will look like when that is gone or minimized. I also have noticed the weight loss so Congratulations! You look great!
Hellooo Karen. Great idea to move the kiddie items to the other shelf, plus that was t just an empty box it was a huge empty box! Well done. I do feel that decluttering involves lots of shuffling things around until you find a more pleasing set up. I just think maybe it doesn’t ever stop, I’m shifting things from one area to another as items get donated, trashed etc. I think you said once, decluttering is never really ‘done’ Great video, lovely to see you as always. Much love and light to you from me.🥰🥰😘😘
Helloooo Pam! 😍 Thanks for the encouragement! I like emptying the bigger section of the basement! It feels more condensed! You are so right! Decluttering and shifting will always continue! I hope you have had a great weekend!! 💝💐💝😍
At one point it is more shuffeling stuff around and organizing it then actual decluttering things. You get to this point now - so YES progress is made! 🙃 Hugs!
Might want to wrap the mattress in plastic storing in the basement, I have a basement similar to yours in southern NH we wrapped in plastic to keep any moisture from the floor /walls creeping in
Keep going girl, your almost there 👏👏👏👏❤️ you’ve done an awesome job decluttering, storing the summer and winter items in their own zones. The only thing I’d do different is to keep the sturdy hanging wood shelves and get rid of a plastic set.
Yay!!! Karen fix! Nice to see you on this blustery snowy day! I like the do-si-do-ing of the bins! Makes much more sense how you moved all the kid stuff to the corner section! Would a zippered bed cover help the bed to not get musty? (Like a big plastic pillow case that zips). I’ve done that and also put a dryer sheet inside. I’m anxious to see how the summer shelf gets reworked. Would the kayaks fit in the hanging wood shelf you want to remove? Just some thoughts. Have a great rest of your weekend. Hugs! Em ❤❤❤❤
Karen...I think you have done a fabulous job going through your basement!! I'm working on my basement and know that it is so worth the time and effort to declutter, and organize it!
Congratulations on your progress! 🎉♥️ Decluttering is such an ongoing process, isn’t it?! 😎 I’m always sifting and sorting but I feel like there’s always more… The good news is I’m bringing fewer and fewer things into the house. I used to shop at goodwill every week… 🙃
Karen, you are doing an amazing job in the basement! Your decluttering muscles are really working well. Love watching this series. You are so motivational! 😊
Hello, Nice to meet you! Thank you for your videos! And Greatly vidro and lovely video. I think and hope that you are always cleaning and thus you're a best cleaner! Thank you so much!🧡!❤!
Hey Karen, happy Monday to you!! OMG you have over 5k subs now!! way to go!! I hope you and yours are doing well. You are for sure making progress in your basement. It has been wonderful watching your transformation. Take care and I look forward to future videos. have a great day.
I love how it's all coming together for you! Getting like with like. Clarity on what you want to store. Out of curiosity is your basement large enough to add a bedroom on one side?
It does look better. Just rearranging and consolidating. Could you stack anything on that high chair box? That back room is so empty and the furnace is beautiful
Was happy to see you! Love the basement declutter!!!! Having morning cocoa and making split pea soup with you. I am moving then repacking my memorabilia chest later this afternoon. P.S. Got it all done, and chores done for the day. Looking forward to the gym in the morning, with my new suit and haicut.
Karen, you did a fantastic job girl! Looks amazing!! 😁 I have been working my decluttering muscles a lot this week. I like how you shifted everything so it’s more categorized by need/person, makes sense to me. That’s how I roll. I put like with like into broad categories and subdivide as needed. Just a thought - Could you put the kayaks on the hanging shelves or maybe hang them on the wall when the shelves get torn down and relocate the summer gear all to that wall to have it all in one location? Everything is coming together nicely. My son & daughter was here yesterday visiting so I took the opportunity and enlisted their help to remove the last few items from our attic. It is so open now, it has tons of space. My son asked if I had been up there by myself clearing stuff out since we worked a few weeks ago. I said no, and he replied - wow, I didn’t realize we had decluttered so much the last time, it looks great in here. That made me very happy, so I danced a little jig. 🤣 It’s sooooo nice having empty spaces. Thank you soooooo much for all the great motivation you have given us! I watch (or rewatch) one of your videos and one from Melinda @MelindaPlainandSimple EVERY DAY before I start cleaning and decluttering to set my mind frame. Thank you! I hauled a pickup truck load to the donation center on Friday and I have another full load ready to go now that I will haul this week. (My total items decluttered this week is 3,714.) I am still decluttering so I know it won’t be the last. My hubby was telling my mother in law about the load I had hauled off and she exclaimed - Cindy, where are you finding all that stuff? I don’t see anything missing! 🤔🤦♀️😂🤷♀️ I told her from all my nooks & crannies. 😁 (I don’t know whether to take that to mean there’s still WAY to much around or she can’t believe I am getting rid of that much stuff.🤷♀️) Anyhoo, I know I can’t wait till your next video! Hope you have a very blessed week my friend! ❤❤
When your son comes to visit, make that his and your husbands chore to take down the shelf you dont want and have them make you a better one. And the stuff you are having me go through make him toss the stuff he dose not want, and him take it to a doting place. You will not have to do a thing. win win for everyone
😅 💪Declutter muscles ... You are growing really strong ones...I can see them, they are amazing 🥳 ... and why not bying some nice working gloves to protect your nails? 💅🏻
Love the way you have re-arranged the back part of your basement to keep it specifically for your children and grandchildren. I completely concur that it would be a good idea to take down the wood framed shelves at the back. That way you are limiting the temptation to put more things back there and it would neaten the visual because when you look through to the back section you will see a blank wall giving you the illusion of a more spacious area. Great decluttering muscles 💪 You deserve a manicure after all that hard work.💅🏼
Thanks, Beth! I may show your comment to my husband when I talk to him about it! 😉🙃 I agree that a manicure would be a nice treat! It’s been awhile!! 💖💖
Saw the comments in your last video about your Weight loss..I have noticed also you seem to have more stamina and you don't comment about your back hurting or have to sit as much...congrats on your progress...💐
Thank you, it’s true and I am so thankful!! 🌷❤️🌷
Basement is looking great! It's funny as kids are getting older and moving out their things, grandkids are coming and now you are storing things for them. The cycle of life and basement clutter! 😁
So true!! 🫠
It feels so good when you get to that point where you can store items in a way that makes sense! I can see how happy that makes you. Your hard work and decluttering has paid off and you deserve to feel good about the results!
Yes, you are right Jenny! I am feeling so good about it! It is at a much more manageable stage! 😃
It always makes me go ‘wow, look at you go!’
Your decision making is quicker now and you hardly ever talk yourself out of changing your mind. So proud of you Miss Karen!
Was wondering if those bags with the sleeping bags I think, are the ones that you can vacuum suck the air from? If so, you can put two in a bag and make even more room on the shelf.
Until next time 💕💕
Yes!! Space bags
@@timekabolden5309 lol! That’s it! I couldn’t remember for the life of me.😂
Yes, I need to buy more of those Regina! I definitely feel more confident decluttering! I’m learning the sky doesn’t fall when I get rid of things! 😉 Until next time…😍💝🙌
Yes! So exciting! You are moving through your basement declutter so quickly. It’s amazing to watch! ❤😊
Thanks, Carrie! The first year was slow but it’s moving along now!! 🙃😎🌹
I am seeing the progress now! At first, I was concerned that you were moving the same stuff around and it didn't seem like anything was leaving. Anxious to see the progress as all your children and family go through their stuff and what it will look like when that is gone or minimized. I also have noticed the weight loss so Congratulations! You look great!
Thanks so much for all the love! 🥰
Hellooo Karen. Great idea to move the kiddie items to the other shelf, plus that was t just an empty box it was a huge empty box! Well done. I do feel that decluttering involves lots of shuffling things around until you find a more pleasing set up. I just think maybe it doesn’t ever stop, I’m shifting things from one area to another as items get donated, trashed etc. I think you said once, decluttering is never really ‘done’
Great video, lovely to see you as always. Much love and light to you from me.🥰🥰😘😘
Helloooo Pam! 😍 Thanks for the encouragement! I like emptying the bigger section of the basement! It feels more condensed! You are so right! Decluttering and shifting will always continue! I hope you have had a great weekend!! 💝💐💝😍
Love it when a plan comes together!
Yes me too!! 🌹
I am proud of you, Karen. 😀
Greetings from Germany
Whoo ! If the shelf comes out the kayaks to go on that wall
Perhaps! I would love to get them off the floor!! 💖💐
You said it -- how satisfying to rearrange things so they fit better + make more sense! :)
Yes!! Thanks for being here with me!! 😃
At one point it is more shuffeling stuff around and organizing it then actual decluttering things. You get to this point now - so YES progress is made! 🙃 Hugs!
Might want to wrap the mattress in plastic storing in the basement, I have a basement similar to yours in southern NH we wrapped in plastic to keep any moisture from the floor /walls creeping in
Karen, so satisfying to watch all the progress you made today. Love it!!
Cheers
Yay! I’m so glad! Cheers! 🌹🌹🌹
Wow Karen, the basement is looking so fantastic. Your declutter muscle is workin it!! 😂 Have a beautiful day and week. 🥰😻🤗
Thanks so much, Carolyn!! 💪😉 I hope you have a beautiful day/week as well! I appreciate you!! 💖🌹💖
WOOHOO, the basement is looking GREAT!
Thanks, friend!! 💐
Great job! What a difference from one year ago.
Yes, I am finally seeing the progress I’ve been looking for! Thanks for being here, Faith! 💖💖
Loving the basement coming together so fast❤
Thanks so much! It’s finally coming together! 🌷🌷🌷
Keep going girl, your almost there 👏👏👏👏❤️ you’ve done an awesome job decluttering, storing the summer and winter items in their own zones.
The only thing I’d do different is to keep the sturdy hanging wood shelves and get rid of a plastic set.
Thank you for inspiring me to keep decluttering and organizing 🙏
Yay!! 🙌
Oh the stuff shuffling til the adult children take their stuff stage 🥰 yup been there it felt like the basement was so huge when it all went!
Oh I can imagine!! Mine will sure feel huge too! 😃
Yay!!! Karen fix! Nice to see you on this blustery snowy day! I like the do-si-do-ing of the bins! Makes much more sense how you moved all the kid stuff to the corner section! Would a zippered bed cover help the bed to not get musty? (Like a big plastic pillow case that zips). I’ve done that and also put a dryer sheet inside. I’m anxious to see how the summer shelf gets reworked. Would the kayaks fit in the hanging wood shelf you want to remove? Just some thoughts. Have a great rest of your weekend. Hugs! Em ❤❤❤❤
Karen...I think you have done a fabulous job going through your basement!! I'm working on my basement and know that it is so worth the time and effort to declutter, and organize it!
Karen!!!! This was so great! Looks soo, soo good!
Thanks so much, Monique!! 😃💖💐
It’s looking really organized.
Thanks so much!! 💗
That was a satisfying organize!! Great work!
Why keep the old computer monitor? Really can go. Probably the computer also. But most important: you are doing great!!!
They're my husbands! We have had that exact conversation...he's slowly warming to the idea! He says "well it something broke we could use it..."😳
@@ThisMainerMom 🙈 no you would't. Good luck with that🍀
Congratulations on your progress! 🎉♥️ Decluttering is such an ongoing process, isn’t it?! 😎 I’m always sifting and sorting but I feel like there’s always more… The good news is I’m bringing fewer and fewer things into the house. I used to shop at goodwill every week… 🙃
Yes I so agree! It’s ongoing!! Good for you for bringing less in!! 🙌 I’m trying as well!! 😍
You're so cute! You're doing amazing!!
Well thank you, dear friend! I appreciate your encouragement!! 💐
Karen, you are doing an amazing job in the basement! Your decluttering muscles are really working well. Love watching this series. You are so motivational! 😊
Hello, Nice to meet you! Thank you for your videos! And Greatly vidro and lovely video. I think and hope that you are always cleaning and thus you're a best cleaner! Thank you so much!🧡!❤!
Thanks for being here and being such a sweet person! 💐💝
Looking good. Proud of you 👍
Thanks, Brenda! I appreciate that encouragement!! 🌹🌹🌹
Heavier items go towards the bottom to balance the weight
Thanks for your input, dear friend!! 🌹🌹🌹
You are really strong! 😳💞💪
Thank you!! I appreciate your encouragement!! 😍
Great job. A bit at a time. I would stack the toys on the high chair & free up 2 shelves. Your decluttering muscles r working great
Thanks for the input, Lisa!! 💐
Love the declutter muscle!! You used it today. I can tell you are excited to be getting it closer and closer to being done..Enjoyed the video.
It is looking fabulous. :)
Thanks, my friend!! 🌹🌹🌹
Hey Karen, happy Monday to you!! OMG you have over 5k subs now!! way to go!! I hope you and yours are doing well. You are for sure making progress in your basement. It has been wonderful watching your transformation. Take care and I look forward to future videos. have a great day.
I love how it's all coming together for you! Getting like with like. Clarity on what you want to store. Out of curiosity is your basement large enough to add a bedroom on one side?
Thanks so much!! It would definitely be big enough for a bedroom but a little to pricey for me to do it at this time! 🫠
It does look better. Just rearranging and consolidating. Could you stack anything on that high chair box? That back room is so empty and the furnace is beautiful
Thanks so much, Valerie! Yes I likely could stack. More to come! 😃💝
Was happy to see you! Love the basement declutter!!!! Having morning cocoa and making split pea soup with you. I am moving then repacking my memorabilia chest later this afternoon. P.S. Got it all done, and chores done for the day. Looking forward to the gym in the morning, with my new suit and haicut.
I love the thought of us spending time together!! 🍲☕️
@@ThisMainerMom I am your virtual next door neighbor!
I love that!! ❤️❤️
Great video :)
Karen, you did a fantastic job girl! Looks amazing!! 😁 I have been working my decluttering muscles a lot this week. I like how you shifted everything so it’s more categorized by need/person, makes sense to me. That’s how I roll. I put like with like into broad categories and subdivide as needed. Just a thought - Could you put the kayaks on the hanging shelves or maybe hang them on the wall when the shelves get torn down and relocate the summer gear all to that wall to have it all in one location? Everything is coming together nicely. My son & daughter was here yesterday visiting so I took the opportunity and enlisted their help to remove the last few items from our attic. It is so open now, it has tons of space. My son asked if I had been up there by myself clearing stuff out since we worked a few weeks ago. I said no, and he replied - wow, I didn’t realize we had decluttered so much the last time, it looks great in here. That made me very happy, so I danced a little jig. 🤣 It’s sooooo nice having empty spaces. Thank you soooooo much for all the great motivation you have given us! I watch (or rewatch) one of your videos and one from Melinda @MelindaPlainandSimple EVERY DAY before I start cleaning and decluttering to set my mind frame. Thank you! I hauled a pickup truck load to the donation center on Friday and I have another full load ready to go now that I will haul this week. (My total items decluttered this week is 3,714.) I am still decluttering so I know it won’t be the last. My hubby was telling my mother in law about the load I had hauled off and she exclaimed - Cindy, where are you finding all that stuff? I don’t see anything missing! 🤔🤦♀️😂🤷♀️ I told her from all my nooks & crannies. 😁 (I don’t know whether to take that to mean there’s still WAY to much around or she can’t believe I am getting rid of that much stuff.🤷♀️) Anyhoo, I know I can’t wait till your next video! Hope you have a very blessed week my friend! ❤❤
Wow!! You are doing amazing things! 2023 is our year!! 🙌 Love that I can help! You made me day dear friend!!! Love that you have clear spaces!! 🎊🙌
@@ThisMainerMom I agree totally - 2023 IS our year! Praise GOD! 🙌😁❤️
When your son comes to visit, make that his and your husbands chore to take down the shelf you dont want and have them make you a better one. And the stuff you are having me go through make him toss the stuff he dose not want, and him take it to a doting place. You will not have to do a thing. win win for everyone
Looking good! You are also getting stronger:)
Thank you, Wanda! I feel stronger!! 😃💝
Pre watched: I like the bin/label system
Thanks so much! 💐
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Can you hang the kayaks from the rafters?
I would love to! I need to look into that! 😃
I'm imagining it all painted white.
I’d love that! 😃
😅 💪Declutter muscles ... You are growing really strong ones...I can see them, they are amazing 🥳 ... and why not bying some nice working gloves to protect your nails? 💅🏻
Thanks!! Great idea about the gloves…never occurred to me! 💐
Karen, that's a lot of Kayaks!
Yes, I have a lot of kids!! We got them on discount one year! 😃
@@ThisMainerMom LOL
@@ThisMainerMom Fran is kind of settled? Who is the oldest, Cres? Who's the next to move on?
Declutter????