Thank you for sharing real life! I know with a house full of people and animals things can get messy and forgotten about. You could have easily edited out those moments but you shared the whole process. Thank you for making these videos. They are very inspiring!
@@jodidunnmymessylife1847 u should paint ur furnitue white with black n the one u had in the basement for ur girl crafit stuff like pencils or paint. Or papers inside there
Great job decluttering the living room! If you plan to repurpose this room, perhaps the matching lamps could work in your newly repainted master bedroom. If either end table is small enough to fit into the master bedroom, it could be used as a nightstand. Thank you for sharing some glimpses of your lovely Gus with us ❤
OMG! Here you are thanking us for coming back to another one of your videos while all along I'm sitting here as I'm watching this and THANKING YOU for giving us another great decluttering video! I get overwhelmed sometimes with my own decluttering🤦♀️, that I look forward to Tuesdays for my weekly motivational fix!😂 just know how much you are appreciated🤗 Looking forward to your Friday video!!!
Awe thank you so much Cathy!! I do truly appreciate you for watching. It means the world to me. And to know you enjoy watching makes it totally worth me almost having a meltdown while filming this video 😂
Loved hearing Tom purr! Also loved hearing Viv play! She is getting so good. Proud of you on this one, I know how hard this room must have been for you. Keep the tennis ball, maybe put it in a glass baseball holder and keep it in the room.
Thank you for sharing your stories of Gus 🙏 His spirit lives on through your memories of him. I know it was so difficult to tackle his room, but it looks amazing. I would leave the tennis ball right where it is my friend 🌈💗☀️
Shine I absolutely am and I caught Tom playing with it while I was decluttering and that made me happy ❤️ I just have to be careful EJ doesn’t grab it and put it in his mouth. Which may or may not have already happened but we aren’t going to mention that to Gracyn 😂
Hello Jodi.. I came across your channel earlier this evening and have been watching video after video. Sorry about Gus. It's hard losing a family member.. even if they are one of our furbabies. Sending prayers and hugs. I saw your vlog on your stockpile. After being homeless for a very long time and having to carry everything in a couple bags.. seeing your stockpile made my jaw drop. I don't know where I'd store a stockpile in my new apt. I only have one closet that I could use but it's the only storage space I have. Thankfully I haven't started getting anything for my apt since I'm on a very limited budget. I also have no transportation so I use the Walmart app to get everything delivered. Any advice would be greatly helpful. I ran out of shampoo.. conditioner and body wash this morning.. this afternoon.. the office sent out hygiene care bags to all the residents. There was shampoo.. conditioner and body bar soap that I'm allergic to so plan to donate. I would love to have a couple extra bottles of each. Thank you for sharing your home and suggestions. Sincerely.. a MO grandma
Jodi, the livingroom looks absolutely great. Also, I am thrilled, grateful and thankful to be the winner for this giveaway. I genuinely appreciate all of your motivational decluttering videos and couponing videos. I have learned so much from you and I am forever grateful our paths crossed. Thanks so much for your kindness and light. Take care! XOXOXO
I know how it gets when you have pets! My heart goes out to you for your loss of Gus(your precious fur baby). I still have not gotten over my loss of my fur baby and its been years!! She was not just a dog she was like family. It’s hard! You have done an amazing job with decluttering!!
I am so sorry for the loss of your precious Gus. I am also a fur baby momma and my animals are my kids. They are everything to me. I still have toys from my sweet Cinderella that I lost 13 years ago. I am very proud of you.
So proud of you! It sounds like Gus had a wonderful life, and everyone grieves in their own way. Don’t let anyone tell you different! I enjoy your videos so much. Thank you for sharing.
I cracked up with the chandler behind the chair! Love that one window is cleaned and the other isn’t, the window frame on the couch. Lots of hard work and authentically not perfect. Well done! Best tip: get the donations out that day, same with trash n recycling. It’s empowering and cleansing!
Sprayway for the win! It's amazing on mirrors, too! Jodi, thanks for sharing the Gus memories. It was probably really therapeutic for you to go in that space and relive those times.
Perfect smerfect. That room looks amazing!! So much potential there. Now that you can really see it again why not dream/think about all the possibilities for awhile.😌 There's no big rush is there? *Enjoy* the results of all your hard work, you deserve it.
Great job Jodi! So much work. I would suggest that this living room be converted to the music room. Since both girls plan an instrument, their gear could live in this room and they can practice in there instead of the family room.
Great job tackling a space you've been avoiding. And what a difference inside those cupboards. I think you'll notice the most change when some of the bigger items in the room can be taken out. I think your beautiful boy will often be remembered in that room, however while the couch is in there you are reminded about the tougher times in his wonderful life. ❤ You're doing really well with your hidden spaces. By the way, nothing can brighten my day more than your hello, hello, hello at the beginning. It literally brings me joy when you say that. 🥰
Hearing your gus stories broke me. My Jr passed in April 2021 he was 15 years old and it was hard. I've been decluttering to and every now and then I'll find something and is just so bitter sweet. Decluttering is def a process. Awesome video!
So sad about Gus. That really is the saddest thing (this is the first video of yours I have watched). He was a gorgeous boy. Sending hugs. Your cats are beautiful. I have five, and I agree, it is therapeutic to pat them and listen to them purr. I love them.
Nothing can replace Gus but I like seeing Thom! What a cutie! Our Freddy (goldendoodle) has done a number on our home. My blinds are tore to shreds and when he was a puppy he chewed everything incuding my baseboards. I feel like a lot of people can relate to your home as vulnerable as it is for you! Tyfs!💜
Brittany I’m sure you’re right. It does feel a little embarrassing when showing all of it 😂 But I know I’m know I’m not the only one who’s had a dog do lots of damage. As you just shared. Poor Freddy. He’s sorry for chewing the baseboard ❤️
I love your transparency, and how very real you are. De cluttering is not for the faint of heart! I have often wanted to cry when I thought I was done, and found more. The emotional toll is very real. I am new here. Will definitely watch more fo your videos!
I love your decluttering videos cos you keep it real 😀my heart breaks for you over Gus 💞 I love spending time with you I've even started watching your couponing videos and I love them which makes no sense as I'm English and live in London and we don't coupon but I love going shopping with you and as travel is troublesome at the moment I'm making do with going to CVS, Wallgreens and Walmart with you 😀Thank you for sharing you make me happy x
Wow that was amazing. I was getting very anxious and overwhelmed until you said you did this over some days. Well done on pushing through because I would have given up. So sorry to hear about your dog. Stay safe and healthy. Mary, Joes wife 👏👍💐
Jodi, you are showing the reality of family life esp. with pets. I have an Aussie who leaves enough fur every day to knit a puppy! Not to mention the family who also happen to be artistic. Thanks for the video. Our problem though, are books I don't want to part with.
I am so proud of you for sharing ❤your mess! It's hard to be vulnerable, however your video is an inspiration to me today as I tackle our guest living room! I have boxes galore of things to declutter, our cats destroyed our leather sectional sofa so I got it out of here & bought a sectional from my friend, they are delivering it tonight & I have to tackle this! Plus I have 2 boxes of gifts to pkg. up & send (from Christmas!!) In my defense, my husband had a near fatal motorcycle accident in September & we have 3 teenagers with special needs that I homeschool! The pool table in there is where all our clean laundry ends up & needs to be put away! Funny story 🤣: I accidentally washed & dried a goose down pillow that had a small rip, when I shook out the blanket it was washed with..my living room looked like a flock of geese had been in there!
Oh MaryBeth you can do it 👏👏 Sounds like a lot of challenges for you in the past 6 months! So happy your husband survived 🙏🙏🙏 Oh my gosh that’s hilarious about the blanket 😂
Your videos are relatable and very motivating. I really appreciate your authenticity. You portray real life for many of us, including papers & random stuff on surfaces, in bags and shoved in drawers, cabinets & under or behind furniture, as well as dust, carpet stains, scratched furniture, etc. I can totally relate. A lot of living, with all its inherent messiness & imperfection, goes on in your house & I like that your videos reflect that. As far as I'm concerned, you're "the real deal."
I came across your channel a few days ago and have been catching up watching all your decluttering videos watching a few a day. Wow just wow. Great motivation so glad I found your channel. Great job.
Wow great job!! It’s so so inspiring to watch ur decluttering thru ur entire house!! Gus story was hilarious!🥰 as for the room a craft/ office for u & ur daughters would be lovely & useful!!🙏🏻❤️
I’m upset that this is the first time I’ve seen your channel!!! You’re pretty awesome. Relatable, funny, and seem to have a lot of empathy. Better late than never.
Awww....so nice to see pictures of Gus! Love to see the new channel. Hope to find some inspiration to declutter our, now teenagers, old game room/workout room.
Our dogs are our family. Gus deserved a couch too! Proud of you for making your way into this room. Taking the couch out now that Gus is gone will help you move forward emotionally and give you more of an empty slate to work with. Good job on your decluttering! If you don't "need" the space maybe turn it into a crafting type room.
Lori it’s funny because during one of Gus’s last vet visits the vet praised me for giving him a couch because he had no calluses where older dogs usually do and he said it was much better for his arthritis to sleep on a soft couch vs even a soft dog bed. I said thanks Doc but Gus choose that couch years ago and I just let him 😂😂 I had no idea in the long run it was better for him. I just wanted him to be comfy ❤️
I have a small dog that is nearing the end. I have given him blankets, beds, couches etc but he still prefers the carpeted floor. I remember buying this fancy bed thinking it would be so good for his back and neck. He laid in it for a few minutes then got out and slept on the door next to it. Never got in it again.
Seeing that couch and hearing your memories of Gus...brought tears to my eyes. We lost our 8-year-old beagle to cancer in January 2021..1 day before my birthday we helped him cross the rainbow bridge. Once we found out he had cancer...we basically had someone with him 24/7..yes, even overnight the 3 of us took shifts or 4 when my son was home from college. I binged many a series...Queens Gambit (loved it) The Crown..and many others in my overnight shifts. After he was gone...it was 11 months before I could sit in our downstairs TV room because all I could remember was the hard times. Losing a pet is so dang hard!!
I just found your channel, and I found it one of the most motivating ones for decluttering! I appreciate you! I feel like we have very similar projects. It hits home!
That’s exactly the method Dana K White (A Slob Comes Clean) talks about in her books- don’t pull everything out, remove trash, take things immediately to where they go, and then work from there . Super helpful and works great, especially if you have limited time to work on an area. Keep up the great job, it’s looking good. Sorry for your loss.
Turn the desk into your daughter's craft station and buy an inexpensive printer cabinet for the printer and storage under it for its paper and accessories. Hang your daughters artwork and your grandmother's on the walls in a collage for decoration and inspiration. Also a couple of chairs and a table with a lamp allows for a small area to relax. It looks great jo matter what your plans are!
Hello hello hello Jodi!!! You did an amazing job. I don’t know how you get all motivated to declutter sometimes is hard for me to do it. I also like hearing your stories of Gus and you have a great sense of humor. Thanks for sharing your real life and the issues that we all struggle with.
That for sure was a huge undertaking but so glad you were able to get it decluttered. It really was a transformation, for sure. And I totally understand why it was a difficult room to do, and that of course didn't have much to do with the actual clutter and more to do with the reminders of Gus. It looks amazing though! The room really seems like it would make a great office / craft room. It's very bright and open, which is great for crafting and working. But no matter what you choose to do with it, it's a nice, airy, bright room.
Nancy it was for sure the hardest space to declutter! But so so happy to get it done ❤️ Yes exactly what I was thinking. Possibly getting Donna Jean an actual crafters desk and setting her up a good space in there.
Hi I am new - I want to start by saying I am sorry for the loss of your fur baby Gus. They are not like a member of the family- they ARE our family members. ❤ You were brave to tackle his room. Clutter is usually emotional to begin with. I am glad I came across your channel.
@@jodidunnmymessylife1847 I went back in time a little and watched your kitchen drawer declutter. I feel like we are twins we seem to be a lot alike. I have POPITS in my kitchen drawer too. And when you told the Gus shower story and said you put a bathing suit on I said bathing suit? Pffft I would have just gone in naked 🤣
You did a great job; what an emotional room for you. I just wanted to mention, as an artist, the space where the couch is has fantastic light coming in. It would be a great place for an easel, if Donna Jean enjoys painting. Or a table with a tabletop easel. I really enjoy your videos and you talking about your process.
Just about 10 mins into your video and I had to share how much I love your Gus stories! Loved seeing the big guy in your couponing videos ❤️ Now we get to see and hear your beautiful kitties on your decluttering channel 🤗..thank you for sharing your fur babies with us all! My own big guy is 7 years old (134 lbs) and we were just told at his last vet visit he has early onset arthritis. He is having a harder time getting into my car now just like you said Gus was having trouble with too. Your Gus makes me think of my boy so your stories of him always make me emotional..happy mostly! 🤗
Thank you Elizabeth! Oh I’m sorry. It’s so so hard to see them age. Hopefully the vet gave you some good recommendations of supplements that will help. Even though the car thing was never good for Gus after the arthritis set in, the supplements and meds did make a big difference just in how he was able to get up from laying down and his overall mobility ❤️
I think the donation center you give your stuff to, loves you Jodi.There''s no better feeling than a clean decluttered room...so satisfying.I got my son a new bed for Christmas and yesterday we set it up and shoveled out his room lol. We now have a van full of stuff for donate and the dump and the rest of my house looks like a cyclone hit it.Just my preference, but I hate carpet.Till next video...:)
Oh that’s so exciting JL 👏👏👏 I bet your son is loving his new bed and new room. Made me laugh because I can remember my Mom saying that when my sister and I were pre-teen “shoveling out the room” 😂😂😂
Great job on decluttering Jodi ! You almost make me want to start on my bedroom , I could probably open a store ! Lol, I am so so sorry to hear of Gus passing , He sure had the best family that loved him so much and he loved you too ! Your doing a great job Jodi ! Keep up the hard work ! 😊
@@jodidunnmymessylife1847 This is your facebook friend Kelly 🤣🤣🤣 It shows Kathleen on UA-cam, my real name must've thrown you off ! Lolol, keep up the great work , your giving me motivation to do my own decluttering ❤️
you did a great job with this room and should be proud of yourself; i can't imagine how emotional this must have been for you. losing a pet is so heartbreaking and i can totally understand why you weren't ready to tackle the room earlier ❤️
Great job! There is such amazing light and space. I would consider a table area with chairs and some storage for a real crafters dream room. An area not set to one particular type of craft, but one that can grow with their interests.
I'm new! Love your videos. I started in the basement and have followed you around the house. I just came to post how sorry I am about your precious Gus. We had a Great Dane named Hondo and he favors Gus. We lost him in a freak accident (words cannot convey what happened) but he was the sweetest goofball. We miss him every day. I know how much it hurts. Carry on and in time things will get better.
Looks so good, great job. Suggestion: make this space an office/craft room/chill room. Add a couch, or a couple of bean bags. More organization for craft things. I love watching your videos; so real and inspiring.
Hello Jodi 🤗💐 I'm new here, first time today, I felt drawn, and next I knew I'm watching, greatly enjoying, and appreciating you taking the time to let us in, into your personal haven, and your way to tackle those messes, I love the story of Gus, God bless your heart and his soul, it's your hello hello hello and warm welcoming voice that got to me, I'm a Mom of 5 Daughters, 3 Sons in law, 4 Grandsons, one Granddaughter, and one Grandson on the way real soon, and I have one cat with gray fur, and white chest fur, and white socks and white nose named "Muschi" she is really sweet ,and I rescued her, and my second oldest Daughter has two dogs, a turtle, and a fish lol 😁, but really, I like this video, and will be researching your other videos too, and can't wait for a new one to come out soon 🤗💕😇
I understand the pain after losing your Gus. I lost my dachshund Dolly on Dec 1st she was 11 yrs old😢 She had her favorite spot she laid in and just stared at me, I still feel her staring at me. It's truly heartbreaking losing a furbaby!!
Gus seemed like a really good boy! 😍 It hurts so much to lose a beloved dog, and sadly enough two of my friends lost their dogs within a month of each other last year. Both of them had trouble dealing with the fur and toys left behind. Maybe you can find some kind of small wooden box that can store his ball inside and picture on the outside? It seems like that would be something they make. (BTW, I love Sprayway! I have a small cleaning business and I use it for all but one house, and I hate having to use the Windex they want me to use instead. Sprayway streaks far less and I hate that ammonia smell.)
If I have an extra dirty window first I vacuum it ( yep, even the glass) then I go over it with soap and hot water then I shine it with that spray cleaner you use. The aroma of the spray, I think, is pleasing and lasts a while which is nice.
The room came out great! Watching this trying to will myself to get busy organizing my craft cabinets and kitchen. And I should probably clean the window our cat, Peter, sits in for hours each day 🤣
Thank you for sharing real life! I know with a house full of people and animals things can get messy and forgotten about. You could have easily edited out those moments but you shared the whole process. Thank you for making these videos. They are very inspiring!
Thank you Jasmine ❤️❤️❤️
@@jodidunnmymessylife1847 u should paint ur furnitue white with black n the one u had in the basement for ur girl crafit stuff like pencils or paint. Or papers inside there
Great job decluttering the living room! If you plan to repurpose this room, perhaps the matching lamps could work in your newly repainted master bedroom. If either end table is small enough to fit into the master bedroom, it could be used as a nightstand. Thank you for sharing some glimpses of your lovely Gus with us ❤
I am so proud of you for making it through Gus' room. I can only imagine how hard that was. Great job!
Thank you Jennifer ❤️
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take out the rags paint the walls
OMG! Here you are thanking us for coming back to another one of your videos while all along I'm sitting here as I'm watching this and THANKING YOU for giving us another great decluttering video! I get overwhelmed sometimes with my own decluttering🤦♀️, that I look forward to Tuesdays for my weekly motivational fix!😂 just know how much you are appreciated🤗 Looking forward to your Friday video!!!
Awe thank you so much Cathy!! I do truly appreciate you for watching. It means the world to me. And to know you enjoy watching makes it totally worth me almost having a meltdown while filming this video 😂
Loved hearing Tom purr! Also loved hearing Viv play! She is getting so good. Proud of you on this one, I know how hard this room must have been for you. Keep the tennis ball, maybe put it in a glass baseball holder and keep it in the room.
Thank you Kimberly ❤️❤️
That’s a great idea for Gus’s tennis ball!
Great job!! That room has so much natural light...it would be a beautiful craft room and sitting room!
Yes! Trying to decide if I want to get a craft desk or 2 for Donna and Viv and put it in there 🥰
Jodi, your confession cracked me up! Love your Gus stories. ☺️
Thank you for sharing your stories of Gus 🙏 His spirit lives on through your memories of him. I know it was so difficult to tackle his room, but it looks amazing. I would leave the tennis ball right where it is my friend 🌈💗☀️
Shine I absolutely am and I caught Tom playing with it while I was decluttering and that made me happy ❤️
I just have to be careful EJ doesn’t grab it and put it in his mouth. Which may or may not have already happened but we aren’t going to mention that to Gracyn 😂
@@jodidunnmymessylife1847 what she doesn’t know won’t hurt her 😉😂❤️❤️
Hello Jodi.. I came across your channel earlier this evening and have been watching video after video. Sorry about Gus. It's hard losing a family member.. even if they are one of our furbabies. Sending prayers and hugs.
I saw your vlog on your stockpile. After being homeless for a very long time and having to carry everything in a couple bags.. seeing your stockpile made my jaw drop. I don't know where I'd store a stockpile in my new apt. I only have one closet that I could use but it's the only storage space I have. Thankfully I haven't started getting anything for my apt since I'm on a very limited budget. I also have no transportation so I use the Walmart app to get everything delivered. Any advice would be greatly helpful. I ran out of shampoo.. conditioner and body wash this morning.. this afternoon.. the office sent out hygiene care bags to all the residents. There was shampoo.. conditioner and body bar soap that I'm allergic to so plan to donate. I would love to have a couple extra bottles of each. Thank you for sharing your home and suggestions. Sincerely.. a MO grandma
Jodi, the livingroom looks absolutely great. Also, I am thrilled, grateful and thankful to be the winner for this giveaway. I genuinely appreciate all of your motivational decluttering videos and couponing videos. I have learned so much from you and I am forever grateful our paths crossed. Thanks so much for your kindness and light. Take care! XOXOXO
Thank you so much Doris. So happy to have that room decluttered. And I’m so excited you won ❤️❤️
I know how it gets when you have pets! My heart goes out to you for your loss of Gus(your precious fur baby). I still have not gotten over my loss of my fur baby and its been years!! She was not just a dog she was like family. It’s hard! You have done an amazing job with decluttering!!
Jackie big big hugs to you! 🤗🤗
It is so hard! I’ve come to terms with the fact that I’m just always going to miss him so much.
I am so sorry for the loss of your precious Gus. I am also a fur baby momma and my animals are my kids. They are everything to me. I still have toys from my sweet Cinderella that I lost 13 years ago. I am very proud of you.
Sherri I can’t imagine parting with Gus’s toys! Sweet Cinderella ❤️❤️
Thank you so much!
Girl, you don't know how happy I get when I see that you have a new video out. Makes my heart ❤ so 😊 happy. I love watching you. Lol
Oh thank you so much Melissa ❤️
So proud of you! It sounds like Gus had a wonderful life, and everyone grieves in their own way. Don’t let anyone tell you different! I enjoy your videos so much. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you Holly ❤️
I cracked up with the chandler behind the chair! Love that one window is cleaned and the other isn’t, the window frame on the couch. Lots of hard work and authentically not perfect. Well done! Best tip: get the donations out that day, same with trash n recycling. It’s empowering and cleansing!
Great job Jodi! You had me with tears in my eyes. Our fur babies mean the world to us.
They do Donna! They are very special gifts ❤️
I'm so sorry about your heartache from losing Gus. I'm sure he's cheering you on! You're doing a great job!
Thank you so much Heather ❤️
Sprayway for the win! It's amazing on mirrors, too! Jodi, thanks for sharing the Gus memories. It was probably really therapeutic for you to go in that space and relive those times.
It was ❤️
I’ve recently discovered I like using Sprayway with microfiber cloths instead of paper towels.
Perfect smerfect. That room looks amazing!! So much potential there. Now that you can really see it again why not dream/think about all the possibilities for awhile.😌 There's no big rush is there? *Enjoy* the results of all your hard work, you deserve it.
Thanks so much Rusty ❤️
My goodness, that was a satisfying declutter and tidy - thank you for the motivation 😊
Great job Jodi! So much work. I would suggest that this living room be converted to the music room. Since both girls plan an instrument, their gear could live in this room and they can practice in there instead of the family room.
Great job tackling a space you've been avoiding. And what a difference inside those cupboards. I think you'll notice the most change when some of the bigger items in the room can be taken out. I think your beautiful boy will often be remembered in that room, however while the couch is in there you are reminded about the tougher times in his wonderful life. ❤ You're doing really well with your hidden spaces. By the way, nothing can brighten my day more than your hello, hello, hello at the beginning. It literally brings me joy when you say that. 🥰
Thank you so much Robyn 🤗🤗
Hearing your gus stories broke me. My Jr passed in April 2021 he was 15 years old and it was hard. I've been decluttering to and every now and then I'll find something and is just so bitter sweet. Decluttering is def a process. Awesome video!
Awe Katelyn I’m so sorry!! It’s so hard losing the pups we love so much ❤️❤️❤️
Sending you hugs 🤗
Sprayway is my most favorite window cleaner ever. No streaks, less wiping
It definitely did a great job ❤️
So sad about Gus. That really is the saddest thing (this is the first video of yours I have watched). He was a gorgeous boy. Sending hugs.
Your cats are beautiful. I have five, and I agree, it is therapeutic to pat them and listen to them purr. I love them.
Thank you so much Em ❤️❤️❤️
Yes cats are just so wonderful 😻
Nothing can replace Gus but I like seeing Thom! What a cutie! Our Freddy (goldendoodle) has done a number on our home. My blinds are tore to shreds and when he was a puppy he chewed everything incuding my baseboards. I feel like a lot of people can relate to your home as vulnerable as it is for you! Tyfs!💜
Brittany I’m sure you’re right. It does feel a little embarrassing when showing all of it 😂
But I know I’m know I’m not the only one who’s had a dog do lots of damage. As you just shared. Poor Freddy. He’s sorry for chewing the baseboard ❤️
I love your transparency, and how very real you are. De cluttering is not for the faint of heart! I have often wanted to cry when I thought I was done, and found more. The emotional toll is very real. I am new here. Will definitely watch more fo your videos!
Hi Lisa 🤗 thanks for being here.
It is definitely a roller coaster of emotions but does feel so good once it’s done ❤️
I love your decluttering videos cos you keep it real 😀my heart breaks for you over Gus 💞 I love spending time with you I've even started watching your couponing videos and I love them which makes no sense as I'm English and live in London and we don't coupon but I love going shopping with you and as travel is troublesome at the moment I'm making do with going to CVS, Wallgreens and Walmart with you 😀Thank you for sharing you make me happy x
Oh my gosh Lorna that’s so sweet of you ❤️❤️
Enjoyed your stories and you did such a great job decluttering!
Thank you ❤️
Wow that was amazing. I was getting very anxious and overwhelmed until you said you did this over some days. Well done on pushing through because I would have given up. So sorry to hear about your dog. Stay safe and healthy. Mary, Joes wife 👏👍💐
Oh yes Mary it was way too much for me to do in one day. I think this room took me 4 days 😂
Thank you so much ❤️❤️
Jodi, you are showing the reality of family life esp. with pets. I have an Aussie who leaves enough fur every day to knit a puppy! Not to mention the family who also happen to be artistic. Thanks for the video. Our problem though, are books I don't want to part with.
I am so proud of you for sharing ❤your mess! It's hard to be vulnerable, however your video is an inspiration to me today as I tackle our guest living room! I have boxes galore of things to declutter, our cats destroyed our leather sectional sofa so I got it out of here & bought a sectional from my friend, they are delivering it tonight & I have to tackle this! Plus I have 2 boxes of gifts to pkg. up & send (from Christmas!!) In my defense, my husband had a near fatal motorcycle accident in September & we have 3 teenagers with special needs that I homeschool! The pool table in there is where all our clean laundry ends up & needs to be put away! Funny story 🤣: I accidentally washed & dried a goose down pillow that had a small rip, when I shook out the blanket it was washed with..my living room looked like a flock of geese had been in there!
Oh MaryBeth you can do it 👏👏
Sounds like a lot of challenges for you in the past 6 months! So happy your husband survived 🙏🙏🙏
Oh my gosh that’s hilarious about the blanket 😂
That's great how the Goodwill man knows you!!
It’s a little embarrassing 😂😂🤣🤣
@@jodidunnmymessylife1847 , not at all!! Good for you getting all your stuff out of your home and available to others! You go Girl!
Your videos are relatable and very motivating. I really appreciate your authenticity. You portray real life for many of us, including papers & random stuff on surfaces, in bags and shoved in drawers, cabinets & under or behind furniture, as well as dust, carpet stains, scratched furniture, etc. I can totally relate. A lot of living, with all its inherent messiness & imperfection, goes on in your house & I like that your videos reflect that. As far as I'm concerned, you're "the real deal."
Thank you so much!! That was a very kind comment and I truly appreciate it ❤️
I came across your channel a few days ago and have been catching up watching all your decluttering videos watching a few a day. Wow just wow. Great motivation so glad I found your channel. Great job.
Hi Jenn 🤗🤗
Thanks so much ❤️
I loved the chandelier behind the chair surprise! Hahaha! 😉 You did so well in Gus' room. Sending hugs.
Wow great job!! It’s so so inspiring to watch ur decluttering thru ur entire house!! Gus story was hilarious!🥰 as for the room a craft/ office for u & ur daughters would be lovely & useful!!🙏🏻❤️
Thank you Pina ❤️
Your baby is so adorable. THIS IS REALLY AWESOME MOTIVATIONAL VIDEO
I’m upset that this is the first time I’ve seen your channel!!! You’re pretty awesome. Relatable, funny, and seem to have a lot of empathy. Better late than never.
Awe thanks Maria! I’m so happy you are here ❤️
No, not too real. Thank you so much for showing this part of life, this is common with many of us so we know we’re not alone
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Progress not perfection is my motto and you have given me a lot of inspiration to keep on decluttering my own home! 🏠
That’s awesome Alise!! Feels so good to have less clutter ❤️❤️
If you still have Gus's tennis ball - maybe get a shadow box and put a picture of Gus in there with his ball. 💌
Great job at decluttering. Awesome job!
Awww....so nice to see pictures of Gus! Love to see the new channel. Hope to find some inspiration to declutter our, now teenagers, old game room/workout room.
Enjoyed your stories and you did such a great job decluttering👍👍👍👍💐🌼🌹🌻🌸🌷🌺🦋 have a Blessed day💜💜💜💜
Our dogs are our family. Gus deserved a couch too! Proud of you for making your way into this room. Taking the couch out now that Gus is gone will help you move forward emotionally and give you more of an empty slate to work with. Good job on your decluttering! If you don't "need" the space maybe turn it into a crafting type room.
Lori it’s funny because during one of Gus’s last vet visits the vet praised me for giving him a couch because he had no calluses where older dogs usually do and he said it was much better for his arthritis to sleep on a soft couch vs even a soft dog bed. I said thanks Doc but Gus choose that couch years ago and I just let him 😂😂
I had no idea in the long run it was better for him. I just wanted him to be comfy ❤️
I have a small dog that is nearing the end. I have given him blankets, beds, couches etc but he still prefers the carpeted floor. I remember buying this fancy bed thinking it would be so good for his back and neck. He laid in it for a few minutes then got out and slept on the door next to it. Never got in it again.
You are fantastic and funny❣️I "was naked", you really gave me a laugh 🤣. Love your decluttering videos. Thank you, love Jannike Sweden 💞🇸🇪
Thank you Jannike ❤️❤️❤️
Seeing that couch and hearing your memories of Gus...brought tears to my eyes. We lost our 8-year-old beagle to cancer in January 2021..1 day before my birthday we helped him cross the rainbow bridge. Once we found out he had cancer...we basically had someone with him 24/7..yes, even overnight the 3 of us took shifts or 4 when my son was home from college. I binged many a series...Queens Gambit (loved it) The Crown..and many others in my overnight shifts. After he was gone...it was 11 months before I could sit in our downstairs TV room because all I could remember was the hard times. Losing a pet is so dang hard!!
Oh Anita I’m so sorry!! It is dang hard! Like harder than anyone can even describe. Sending you lots of hugs sweet friend ❤️
I just found your channel, and I found it one of the most motivating ones for decluttering! I appreciate you! I feel like we have very similar projects. It hits home!
So happy you are here and thank you so much for your kind words ❤️❤️
That’s exactly the method Dana K White (A Slob Comes Clean)
talks about in her books- don’t pull everything out, remove trash, take things immediately to where they go, and then work from there . Super helpful and works great, especially if you have limited time to work on an area. Keep up the great job, it’s looking good. Sorry for your loss.
I am so glad I discovered both of your channels. 🥰
I’m so glad you are here on both Teresa ❤️❤️
Great job that's a real nice room you can really do alot with it
Yes so much potential for that space Sharon ❤️
Turn the desk into your daughter's craft station and buy an inexpensive printer cabinet for the printer and storage under it for its paper and accessories. Hang your daughters artwork and your grandmother's on the walls in a collage for decoration and inspiration. Also a couple of chairs and a table with a lamp allows for a small area to relax. It looks great jo matter what your plans are!
Awesome job, thanks for the inspiration and for keeping it real. Loved hearing Gus's story and Viv playing in the background.
Thank you Martha ❤️
Hello hello hello Jodi!!! You did an amazing job. I don’t know how you get all motivated to declutter sometimes is hard for me to do it. I also like hearing your stories of Gus and you have a great sense of humor. Thanks for sharing your real life and the issues that we all struggle with.
Thank you Lila ❤️
I’m rarely motivated to do it but I know how it feel once I’m done so that pushes me 🥰
@@jodidunnmymessylife1847 yes that is the reward !!
Lol 😂 OK that story about giving Gus a bath had me laughing 🤣😂out loud. My husband looked at me like I was crazy 😝 😜
That for sure was a huge undertaking but so glad you were able to get it decluttered. It really was a transformation, for sure. And I totally understand why it was a difficult room to do, and that of course didn't have much to do with the actual clutter and more to do with the reminders of Gus. It looks amazing though! The room really seems like it would make a great office / craft room. It's very bright and open, which is great for crafting and working. But no matter what you choose to do with it, it's a nice, airy, bright room.
Nancy it was for sure the hardest space to declutter! But so so happy to get it done ❤️
Yes exactly what I was thinking. Possibly getting Donna Jean an actual crafters desk and setting her up a good space in there.
Hi I am new - I want to start by saying I am sorry for the loss of your fur baby Gus. They are not like a member of the family- they ARE our family members. ❤ You were brave to tackle his room. Clutter is usually emotional to begin with. I am glad I came across your channel.
Thank you Laura! They definitely are family member and I miss my Gus so much ❤️
@@jodidunnmymessylife1847 I went back in time a little and watched your kitchen drawer declutter. I feel like we are twins we seem to be a lot alike. I have POPITS in my kitchen drawer too. And when you told the Gus shower story and said you put a bathing suit on I said bathing suit? Pffft I would have just gone in naked 🤣
Your Gus story is too funny!! I really enjoy your motivation.
Thank you Valerie ❤️
Love this transformation!! I know it was hard to declutter after your Gus. But it'll get a pinch easier as time goes. 😢❤️❤️❤️
Thank you Brenda ❤️
You did a great job; what an emotional room for you.
I just wanted to mention, as an artist, the space where the couch is has fantastic light coming in. It would be a great place for an easel, if Donna Jean enjoys painting. Or a table with a tabletop easel.
I really enjoy your videos and you talking about your process.
Thank you so much Christian ❤️
That was awesome and very encouraging. Thanks Jodi for keeping it real.
Thanks Valarie ❤️
What a job ! Good work. 👍👍😊
Thank you Karen ❤️
Jodi! Have you considered making it a craft and library/reading room?? That would be so cozy and nice with those big windows
I have Laura 🥰
Just about 10 mins into your video and I had to share how much I love your Gus stories! Loved seeing the big guy in your couponing videos ❤️ Now we get to see and hear your beautiful kitties on your decluttering channel 🤗..thank you for sharing your fur babies with us all!
My own big guy is 7 years old (134 lbs) and we were just told at his last vet visit he has early onset arthritis. He is having a harder time getting into my car now just like you said Gus was having trouble with too. Your Gus makes me think of my boy so your stories of him always make me emotional..happy mostly! 🤗
Thank you Elizabeth! Oh I’m sorry. It’s so so hard to see them age. Hopefully the vet gave you some good recommendations of supplements that will help. Even though the car thing was never good for Gus after the arthritis set in, the supplements and meds did make a big difference just in how he was able to get up from laying down and his overall mobility ❤️
I think the donation center you give your stuff to, loves you Jodi.There''s no better feeling than a clean decluttered room...so satisfying.I got my son a new bed for Christmas and yesterday we set it up and shoveled out his room lol. We now have a van full of stuff for donate and the dump and the rest of my house looks like a cyclone hit it.Just my preference, but I hate carpet.Till next video...:)
Oh that’s so exciting JL 👏👏👏
I bet your son is loving his new bed and new room. Made me laugh because I can remember my Mom saying that when my sister and I were pre-teen “shoveling out the room” 😂😂😂
I love that you are taking 3 bags a week to the Goodwill!! That is so awesome!!!
It does feel amazing to get all that stuff out ❤️
You did a wonderful job 👏 💜 ❤️ 🙌
Great job on decluttering Jodi ! You almost make me want to start on my bedroom , I could probably open a store ! Lol, I am so so sorry to hear of Gus passing , He sure had the best family that loved him so much and he loved you too ! Your doing a great job Jodi ! Keep up the hard work ! 😊
Thank you so much Kathleen ❤️❤️
@@jodidunnmymessylife1847 This is your facebook friend Kelly 🤣🤣🤣 It shows Kathleen on UA-cam, my real name must've thrown you off ! Lolol, keep up the great work , your giving me motivation to do my own decluttering ❤️
i enjoyed this. thanks for the motivation and encouragement
Such a good job!!. I watched your basement videos also. Just found your channel 😊 sorry for the loss of your baby doggy
Thank you so much! Appreciate you being here ❤️
you did a great job with this room and should be proud of yourself; i can't imagine how emotional this must have been for you. losing a pet is so heartbreaking and i can totally understand why you weren't ready to tackle the room earlier ❤️
Thank you Jasmin ❤️
Great job! There is such amazing light and space. I would consider a table area with chairs and some storage for a real crafters dream room. An area not set to one particular type of craft, but one that can grow with their interests.
My thought as well!
Thanks Candice ❤️
Thanks Candice ❤️
I love your channel ❤ You give me inspiration ❤
I'm new! Love your videos. I started in the basement and have followed you around the house. I just came to post how sorry I am about your precious Gus. We had a Great Dane named Hondo and he favors Gus. We lost him in a freak accident (words cannot convey what happened) but he was the sweetest goofball. We miss him every day. I know how much it hurts. Carry on and in time things will get better.
Hi Becky ❤️
Thank you so much! I’m so sorry about your loss of Hondo. It is life alerting losing our pets. Sending you lots of hugs 🤗
❤ videos for sure bring motivation helps when u say little sections at a time👏👏👏 and that real people live here. 👏👏👏
Thank you Rosa ❤️
Sorry for the loss of your Gus . Great video. ❤️
Thank you Dorenda ❤️
Jodi, thanks for sharing the Gus memories. he sounded like such a wonderful boy
Thank you Min Min her was the best boy ❤️
Life changing magic of tidying up
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Another excellent declutter Jodi!
Thanks so much 🤗🤗
@@jodidunnmymessylife1847 You are most welcome! 🤗🤗
Looks so good, great job. Suggestion: make this space an office/craft room/chill room. Add a couch, or a couple of bean bags. More organization for craft things. I love watching your videos; so real and inspiring.
Thank so much Jennifer ❤️
Hello Jodi 🤗💐 I'm new here, first time today, I felt drawn, and next I knew I'm watching, greatly enjoying, and appreciating you taking the time to let us in, into your personal haven, and your way to tackle those messes, I love the story of Gus, God bless your heart and his soul, it's your hello hello hello and warm welcoming voice that got to me, I'm a Mom of 5 Daughters, 3 Sons in law, 4 Grandsons, one Granddaughter, and one Grandson on the way real soon, and I have one cat with gray fur, and white chest fur, and white socks and white nose named "Muschi" she is really sweet ,and I rescued her, and my second oldest Daughter has two dogs, a turtle, and a fish lol 😁, but really, I like this video, and will be researching your other videos too, and can't wait for a new one to come out soon 🤗💕😇
Congrats Doris , great job Jodi getting it done
Thanks Amanda ❤️
It looks awesome 😎 You got this Girl Friend. You are so inspiring 💙💙💙💙💙💙
Thank you Sondra ❤️
I love the Gus stories! I also love that the Goodwill fella knows you. Great job Jodi!
Angi I was a little embarrassed 😂 but he’s seen me every week for months so he was bound to start recognizing me 🤣
I saw that Bronners box and I knew I’d love your videos! I just binged all of them. Sending love from Farmington. :)
I understand the pain after losing your Gus. I lost my dachshund Dolly on Dec 1st she was 11 yrs old😢 She had her favorite spot she laid in and just stared at me, I still feel her staring at me. It's truly heartbreaking losing a furbaby!!
Oh Christy I’m so sorry to hear about Dolly. Sending you all the hugs and prayers 🤗🙏
I’m certain you are missing her terribly.
Oh Jodi what a funny story, poor Gus 🤣. Way to go with the decluttering
Me and poor shivering Gus in the shower together 🤦♀️😂
I use that exact glass cleaner all the time. I really like it.
You did a great job. You should be very proud of yourself.
Thank you so much Susan ❤️
Great job! 👏
O was just checking is Jodi going to have a declutter video today I am so excited to see this Thank you
Here I am Cindy 😊😊
Gus seemed like a really good boy! 😍 It hurts so much to lose a beloved dog, and sadly enough two of my friends lost their dogs within a month of each other last year. Both of them had trouble dealing with the fur and toys left behind. Maybe you can find some kind of small wooden box that can store his ball inside and picture on the outside? It seems like that would be something they make. (BTW, I love Sprayway! I have a small cleaning business and I use it for all but one house, and I hate having to use the Windex they want me to use instead. Sprayway streaks far less and I hate that ammonia smell.)
Looks absolutely amazing Really love your videos your are honest and real
Thank you Cindy ❤️
I could watch you do every room and closet and cabinet in your house 5 times over 😄
Oh my gosh that is the sweetest thing ever Destinee 🤗🤗🤗
Great job!! love watching
Thank you Sonya ❤️
If I have an extra dirty window first I vacuum it ( yep, even the glass) then I go over it with soap and hot water then I shine it with that spray cleaner you use. The aroma of the spray, I think, is pleasing and lasts a while which is nice.
Barbara it smelled like chemicals to me 😂😂
I didn’t really care for that part but the sprayaway did do a good job on the window.
Good job, Jodi! I loved the stories of your sweet Gus, too.💕
Thank you Gina ❤️
I'm new here 😊 that was great motivation👍 so sorry about your sweet puppy dog 💜💜💜
Hi Sarah 🤗
Thank you so much ❤️
The room came out great! Watching this trying to will myself to get busy organizing my craft cabinets and kitchen. And I should probably clean the window our cat, Peter, sits in for hours each day 🤣
Thank you ❤️❤️
Oh sweet Peter. They leave the cutest paw prints and nose prints for us to clean up 😂