After eliminating & donating so far 10 boxes of clutter from my house, it truly inspired me to keep at it! When friends drop by I'm not stressing to move my clutter around! Feels so good! ❤
Hi, I'm new. Just wanted to offer a different way to think about clothing and even other items used for baby. Clothes are not the memory, clothes served a great purpose and allowed you to clothe your child. Kept them warm, allowed them to play etc How lucky are you that you can, and many of us can. I kept certain pieces and also a selection of tshirts to make a quilt. My kids are 20 & 17 now and one day will be given one box so we can revisit those early years. You are doing amazing!!
The problem I have when going through baby clothes is the memories come flooding back of somewhere we went or something they did when wearing those clothes. Without looking at the clothes, there’s no way I could remember those little events.
I have 2 girls (5 & 3) and totally get the baby/toddler/kid clothes overload!! I recently did a MAJOR declutter. Donated majority but I also sold on FB resell groups for boutique and smocked kids clothes. Smocked/embroidered outfits are outrageously expensive…and usually worn maybe once or twice plus u need a new smocked dress/bubble/sunsuit for every single major/minor event…so resell groups are my new go to for buying and selling!! I’m in the South (GA) where smocked & embroidered outfits are the “thing” for littles (esp girls!) so not sure if that style is even a thing in FL. But still worth checking out!
When i went through this, Gosh, this was the hardest thing for me to do! My heart broke and was very emotional throughout the process.😢😢 The way you went trough it with such courage is admirable. I can only imagine what your heart was going through. Why nobody talks about these types of situation is beyond me. It's not about the material stuff its about seeing your baby grow faster than you can grasp! Thanks for talking about it. ❤
It's not easy to let go of clothes, but the clarity and calmness of a decluttered space are so worth it. 😍 Cheers to you for taking on this challenge and sharing it with us! 💚
Hey UA-cam bestie😊...you should get a small storage trunk and turn it into a memory box for Forrest❤u can personalize if u want to....u cud do one for each kid u have🥰...in the future they can look back at their things & pics, u can tell the stories that go with each item & possibly give it to them for their future lils to start traditions🥰.....my mom made 6 we love them!!!
For gently used items, we take them to second hand shops and pick up the next size up. Especially when he jumps two sizes. We bought him sixes at the beginning of the school year and he jumped up to sevens by October. He was wearing fives in August, his sister did the same thing. It is hard to find little girl size 18. We buy Junior small but they tend to be too revealing for a 10 year old.
I needed to see this. I am SO GLAD someone is talking about this subject as a mother. I am currently doing the same thing and its been somethingive been putting off. We have so much clothes from our 2 kids I've kept over the years and it's quite embarrassing from the amount of bins/bags there are. It's funny you mentioned you smell the baby clothes because I'm very sentimental in that way also 😅. I'm going to keep certain items that were my personal favorites and have them turned into those viral 'MAMA' sweatshirts. I'm sure there will be lots of moments of crying during this process but I'm excited to have a weight lifted off my shoulders.
ironing right after doing laundry is game changer! I've been doing it for a while and it takes so much stress off when you're rushing to dress everyone. also I have a whole bunch of bags full of baby clothes that I can't let go of either lol 😩
I’m the same way Alexandra! I wouldn’t call myself a hoarder but if you were to see my closet and kids closet, it’s the same situation lol. I need to work on more decluttering and donate more too. The good thing we will always have those memories with clothes or not. I did save a few things of when they were babies/toddlers. I have to admit it’s so fun shopping for the little ones. Happy decluttering!
I still have my tree up, just swapped the colourful lights for white lights and took of the Christmas ornaments and put on little hearts for a Valentines tree
This is so inspiring. I am also very emotional when comes to my kids stuff. One thing you could do is for your very favour outfits that you can’t get rid of put it together in a quilt.
I love your decluttering videos so much! They have been so motivating for me since I started watching your videos way back. I also have the same problem of holding on to certain things. That's why I do have so much clothes. But I am learning to declutter what does not give me joy. I am slowly getting there and I still have a lot more to do. I am so happy for you! What are you going to declutter next?? I would love another declutter video. I just love seeing your house. It's so beautiful 😍
I kept my favorites from newborn to 12 months in a bin with a plan to get a blanket (or 2) made. My boys are 8 and 11 now. It's tough to get rid of their little clothes, I remember!
It's so hard letting go of things the kids had/used. They're so sentimental. You did great and others will benefit from what you gave away. That baby/toddler time is magical so I know that was hard for you.
I forgot how I enjoy your videos. This was encouraging. I have a really random question. Forrest has one shelf with cute plushies and such. Do you remember where you got the Toothless?! It's shiny so maybe ceramic. Thanks for ideas and motivation!
Memories are not in the clothes….they are in your heart. Donating the clothes……don’t you still have the memories. Of course you do. Just think if Forrest was born to a family that didn’t have enough money to buy him nice clothes. You would appreciate so much a family donating clothes for him to be able to wear. You are doing the right thing. The clothes are not helping any little boy if they stay in the closet. You are doing a good thing
Great job. I struggle in this area too and my son will be 15 in a couple of months. I gradually declutter, but I have a hard time w his toys. I am not having any more kids so I need to do this again too. 😂 Have a Blessed Sunday.
Girl I cleaned out my closet yesterday and it just made such a bigger mess and I have TWO hampers just filled with clothes and I cannot fit anything else I'm drawers, but it's so hard for me to go through and decide what I want to keep or get rid of. 😭
I love your videos, they have helped me so much. I totally agree with u. It's really hard to get rid of your baby's clothes. My daughter will turn 5 in a couple of months and I still have all her baby clothes and I just can't get rid of it. I want to thank you for all your amazing and helpful advice on all your videos..
It still surprises me sometimes, just how different we can all be. I've never hard of anyone ironing a 4 year olds clothes. Lol. I can't even imagine. 😂
Same here 😂 I couldn’t even imagine ironing my own clothes or my husbands (who wears dress pants and dress shirts to work every day), let alone ironing my 2 year olds!!
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If you find yourself to be super attached to certain kid items, you could always turn them into a bear. There are a few places that would make a teddy bear in a patch quit style out of old clothes.
Great to donate those in need. Me and my sister donate to adult group homes and for children in group homes. I myself work within 6 group homes and I have done this for my ladies who needed nightwear and day clothes. Believe me ...they can use clothes for all seasons. Especially when families don't follow up on care. Or come to us from other states for safety reasons and they need items.
Hey Alex! I’m late commenting but had family emergencies over this weekend. But I am here always watching till the end and supporting you! Such a transformation it’s always worth it in the end I say that to my self too I’m like wow it wasn’t really that bad as I thought it be lol. Hope you guys have a great week! 🩷
@@SimplyAlexandra thank you so much! Trying to hang in there as best as I can but thank you for your channel and being a distraction and motivation as well!
Hi Alexandra! Would you consider doing a video on your experience moving to FL? My husband and I have been considering moving to GA or FL sometime soon. We are just looking for tips/tricks or anything you learned along the way.
You need to seriously give yourself some serious love! You know the image of influencer and real life and influencers are human too. I loved everything of this video keepsakes hard work and all!🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺
I hope you guys have a girl whenever you have another baby. I have a 4 year old boy too, and we just had a baby girl and the clothes are SO FREAKING FUN AND CUTE! Boys clothes can be cute too of course, but girl stuff is another level lol
Bless your heart. You did an amazing job. I had twin girls I did the same it's so hard letting go when we know as mothers they won't be little forever. I'm sure he will have precious memories ... your a great mother!!🤗❤
Nice declutter! You could add another pole in the closet at the halfway point below the top one. His clothes are small, so there would be room. (I say this not as a minimalist: that child has too many clothes. Spend that money on books!)
I had the same situation until I found the Crisis Pregnancy Center it's got a new name though but they take clothes up to 5T for people that really seriously needed toys also I think so it was so much easier for me to get rid of cuz I know what it's like to be a new single mom
You’ll always have the photos of Forrest wearing these clothes ❤ and better to pass along clothes in good condition so someone else can use them. You’re giving them a second life! 🎉
I take pictures of the memories items and give the stuff away,this way I am not storing it. I can show my daughter the pictures of stuff when she was little. She will look at the pictures and tell me how cute. If she really likes it she will ask me to send her the picture. She doesn't store the stuff and I don't either.
You are definitely not a hoarder, compare to me where I am not but with the amount of stuff I have that is not organised, it looks like I am. I am not surprised with the amount of Forrest's stuff you have because I remember when his baby clothes didn't fit anymore, you asked Chad to pack it and put it in storage for you coz you couldnt do it. I am not a mum but I understand because it is your baby and only baby, a significant event. It's unfortunate but also good that the smell is not in the bag coz that would've made it so harder.
After eliminating & donating so far 10 boxes of clutter from my house, it truly inspired me to keep at it! When friends drop by I'm not stressing to move my clutter around! Feels so good! ❤
Everything we own is inventory that we have to take care of. This has helped me declutter. I want to spend my time doing fun stuff.
Hi, I'm new. Just wanted to offer a different way to think about clothing and even other items used for baby. Clothes are not the memory, clothes served a great purpose and allowed you to clothe your child. Kept them warm, allowed them to play etc How lucky are you that you can, and many of us can. I kept certain pieces and also a selection of tshirts to make a quilt. My kids are 20 & 17 now and one day will be given one box so we can revisit those early years. You are doing amazing!!
Great tip! 💖💖💖💖💖
The problem I have when going through baby clothes is the memories come flooding back of somewhere we went or something they did when wearing those clothes. Without looking at the clothes, there’s no way I could remember those little events.
@@Lynaka1my exact problem
@@asfiyaazizuddin6666 perhaps take a picture and put in an album in your phone for that age ie Joey 5yo
I have 2 girls (5 & 3) and totally get the baby/toddler/kid clothes overload!! I recently did a MAJOR declutter. Donated majority but I also sold on FB resell groups for boutique and smocked kids clothes. Smocked/embroidered outfits are outrageously expensive…and usually worn maybe once or twice plus u need a new smocked dress/bubble/sunsuit for every single major/minor event…so resell groups are my new go to for buying and selling!! I’m in the South (GA) where smocked & embroidered outfits are the “thing” for littles (esp girls!) so not sure if that style is even a thing in FL. But still worth checking out!
When i went through this, Gosh, this was the hardest thing for me to do! My heart broke and was very emotional throughout the process.😢😢 The way you went trough it with such courage is admirable. I can only imagine what your heart was going through. Why nobody talks about these types of situation is beyond me. It's not about the material stuff its about seeing your baby grow faster than you can grasp! Thanks for talking about it. ❤
You can't get rid of memories. They are in your heart and head. Material things are just that, material
It's not easy to let go of clothes, but the clarity and calmness of a decluttered space are so worth it. 😍 Cheers to you for taking on this challenge and sharing it with us! 💚
Yes! Thank you!
I have a question why is it when I iron anything it leaves marks like white lines 😢 and they don’t come out! So it ruins the items 😅
It must be the wrong setting on your iron 💖
Hey UA-cam bestie😊...you should get a small storage trunk and turn it into a memory box for Forrest❤u can personalize if u want to....u cud do one for each kid u have🥰...in the future they can look back at their things & pics, u can tell the stories that go with each item & possibly give it to them for their future lils to start traditions🥰.....my mom made 6 we love them!!!
For gently used items, we take them to second hand shops and pick up the next size up. Especially when he jumps two sizes. We bought him sixes at the beginning of the school year and he jumped up to sevens by October. He was wearing fives in August, his sister did the same thing. It is hard to find little girl size 18. We buy Junior small but they tend to be too revealing for a 10 year old.
I needed to see this. I am SO GLAD someone is talking about this subject as a mother. I am currently doing the same thing and its been somethingive been putting off. We have so much clothes from our 2 kids I've kept over the years and it's quite embarrassing from the amount of bins/bags there are. It's funny you mentioned you smell the baby clothes because I'm very sentimental in that way also 😅. I'm going to keep certain items that were my personal favorites and have them turned into those viral 'MAMA' sweatshirts. I'm sure there will be lots of moments of crying during this process but I'm excited to have a weight lifted off my shoulders.
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@@SimplyAlexandraplz help me😊
@@SimplyAlexandraplz I need to squeeze your hand tight I’m crying
The Keepsake clothes i would put in a Memory Box to get them out of the closet.
Hi Alexandra! So proud of you, you did an amazing job decluttering! Love how it all turned out!
Thanks so much! 😊
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ironing right after doing laundry is game changer! I've been doing it for a while and it takes so much stress off when you're rushing to dress everyone. also I have a whole bunch of bags full of baby clothes that I can't let go of either lol 😩
I’m the same way Alexandra! I wouldn’t call myself a hoarder but if you were to see my closet and kids closet, it’s the same situation lol. I need to work on more decluttering and donate more too. The good thing we will always have those memories with clothes or not. I did save a few things of when they were babies/toddlers. I have to admit it’s so fun shopping for the little ones. Happy decluttering!
Totally agree with you. Thank you for watching! 💖
I declutter regularly, like anytime that I notice something we have no more need of in our living space, so it's not a big painful experience.
I still have my tree up, just swapped the colourful lights for white lights and took of the Christmas ornaments and put on little hearts for a Valentines tree
This is so inspiring. I am also very emotional when comes to my kids stuff. One thing you could do is for your very favour outfits that you can’t get rid of put it together in a quilt.
Great idea thank you 💖
Love this content so much!!
I love your decluttering videos so much! They have been so motivating for me since I started watching your videos way back. I also have the same problem of holding on to certain things. That's why I do have so much clothes. But I am learning to declutter what does not give me joy. I am slowly getting there and I still have a lot more to do. I am so happy for you!
What are you going to declutter next?? I would love another declutter video. I just love seeing your house. It's so beautiful 😍
I'm so glad you’re enjoying these!!!
I kept my favorites from newborn to 12 months in a bin with a plan to get a blanket (or 2) made. My boys are 8 and 11 now. It's tough to get rid of their little clothes, I remember!
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I loved this! Perfect timing! Working on my kids clothes and toys.
You got this!
Loving all your decluttering videos girl!! Keep it up 🎉❤😊
Thank you!! 😊 💖
It's so hard letting go of things the kids had/used. They're so sentimental. You did great and others will benefit from what you gave away. That baby/toddler time is magical so I know that was hard for you.
I forgot how I enjoy your videos. This was encouraging. I have a really random question. Forrest has one shelf with cute plushies and such. Do you remember where you got the Toothless?! It's shiny so maybe ceramic. Thanks for ideas and motivation!
Memories are not in the clothes….they are in your heart. Donating the clothes……don’t you still have the memories. Of course you do. Just think if Forrest was born to a family that didn’t have enough money to buy him nice clothes. You would appreciate so much a family donating clothes for him to be able to wear. You are doing the right thing. The clothes are not helping any little boy if they stay in the closet. You are doing a good thing
Thank you so much 💖💖💖
I always enjoy your videos! Organizing is one of my favorites 😃
Great job. I struggle in this area too and my son will be 15 in a couple of months. I gradually declutter, but I have a hard time w his toys. I am not having any more kids so I need to do this again too. 😂 Have a Blessed Sunday.
Yay! I love declutter videos! I think your next one should be your Holiday decor if u decide u need or want to declutter any of it?!
Great idea!!
Love the decluttering videos so much!! ❤
Yay! Thank you! 🫶🏼🫶🏼
I LOVE that mountain painting!
Make sure to keep his first little pair of shoes, you can display them in a window box or similar and keep on a shelf!
Girl I cleaned out my closet yesterday and it just made such a bigger mess and I have TWO hampers just filled with clothes and I cannot fit anything else I'm drawers, but it's so hard for me to go through and decide what I want to keep or get rid of. 😭
I love your videos, they have helped me so much. I totally agree with u. It's really hard to get rid of your baby's clothes. My daughter will turn 5 in a couple of months and I still have all her baby clothes and I just can't get rid of it. I want to thank you for all your amazing and helpful advice on all your videos..
Thank you so so much for watching! 💖💖💖 I'm glad you relate!
Keep some of his clothes from each year you like and have an animal made as a patch work toys such as dinosaur, teddy rabbit , cat puppy etc x
Great declutter - love the way you think! You’re absolutely right, if you’re not using it then someone else could and would love to ❤
That was an amazing example of inspiration! ❤
Thank you so much!
Well done flower , his room looks lovely, he has so much room xx
Thank you 🤗
It still surprises me sometimes, just how different we can all be. I've never hard of anyone ironing a 4 year olds clothes. Lol. I can't even imagine. 😂
And your dude still has more clothes than my 4 kids combined. Lol
Same here 😂 I couldn’t even imagine ironing my own clothes or my husbands (who wears dress pants and dress shirts to work every day), let alone ironing my 2 year olds!!
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Hello Maria 🤗 nice to see you here too, i follow Alexandras Channel for quite some time, but as well "Beauty and the Beaston"😊 hope you are well!?
@Alexandra Beuter - I love your cleaning motivation ❤ keep going!!😊
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@@SanChris86 I’m doing okay! How are you?
Hi hope your ok, the same needs doing at my house, my son is 10 and his baby clothes are taking up the loft still x
Love the Michigan bag. I’m there too!👍🎉
Sonho em ter um guarda roupa desses pros meus filhos.😢❤ Um dia quem sabe .tudo muito lindo e organizado. Parabens
If you find yourself to be super attached to certain kid items, you could always turn them into a bear. There are a few places that would make a teddy bear in a patch quit style out of old clothes.
Hi! I would love to know where the floor bed is from? And, would you recommend it?
Amazon! Yes I would 💖
Great to donate those in need. Me and my sister donate to adult group homes and for children in group homes. I myself work within 6 group homes and I have done this for my ladies who needed nightwear and day clothes. Believe me ...they can use clothes for all seasons. Especially when families don't follow up on care. Or come to us from other states for safety reasons and they need items.
Great job! Good, used boy clothes are hard to find at thrift shops. So proud of you.
Thank you so much 💖
Hey Alex! I’m late commenting but had family emergencies over this weekend. But I am here always watching till the end and supporting you! Such a transformation it’s always worth it in the end I say that to my self too I’m like wow it wasn’t really that bad as I thought it be lol. Hope you guys have a great week! 🩷
I hope everything is ok! 💖
@@SimplyAlexandra thank you so much! Trying to hang in there as best as I can but thank you for your channel and being a distraction and motivation as well!
Hi Alexandra! Would you consider doing a video on your experience moving to FL? My husband and I have been considering moving to GA or FL sometime soon. We are just looking for tips/tricks or anything you learned along the way.
Great idea!! 💖
No@@SimplyAlexandra
You need to seriously give yourself some serious love! You know the image of influencer and real life and influencers are human too. I loved everything of this video keepsakes hard work and all!🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺
Thank you so much!! 💖
Can you tell me what dresser, and bookshelf you have in the room?! I'm 100% in love!
All ikea! 🫶🏼
@SimplyAlexandra is this the billy bookself? I can't find that particular shelf on the website. 😪
Beautiful clip ! ❤perfect by clip .. in office working and cleaning old papers, documents mails - sorting ripping archive .. Can You make that clip?.
😊Great job, girl! Forrest is such a snazzy dresser, so there will be a lot of kids benefitting from your hard work! ❤
I hope so!
❤ love this new series.
I know how hard that was for you. You have done an amazing job 💙💙💙💙💙💙
Thank you 🫶🏼🫶🏼
you are so beautiful!! i love these declutter videos 🌸🌸
Thank you so much!!
I hope you guys have a girl whenever you have another baby. I have a 4 year old boy too, and we just had a baby girl and the clothes are SO FREAKING FUN AND CUTE!
Boys clothes can be cute too of course, but girl stuff is another level lol
I’m so so proud of you because I know that was a very hard thing to do.
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your jeans are adorable! Love the wash.
Thank you!! 😊
Always Sooo interesting ❤
I love ❤ Alexandra
Bless your heart. You did an amazing job. I had twin girls I did the same it's so hard letting go when we know as mothers they won't be little forever. I'm sure he will have precious memories ... your a great mother!!🤗❤
Where is his bed from?
From Amazon 💖
My baby girl is about to be 4 months old and I haven’t been able to get rid of a single piece of clothing it’s so hard 😅
Such a amazing transformation!!
Glad you like it! 💖
I love your jeans can you share where they are from?
I still have a lot of my son’s clothes and he just turned 4. I can’t seem to get rid of anything 😩
Nice declutter! You could add another pole in the closet at the halfway point below the top one. His clothes are small, so there would be room. (I say this not as a minimalist: that child has too many clothes. Spend that money on books!)
I loveeee his canvas print over his dresser! Where is it from?
Hobby lobby 💖
You got a lot done in this video!!
Wow girl! Good job! ❤🙌
Thank you!! 😊
Fabulous, Fantastic Job!
Where are the jeans & top from? I can’t find it on LITKI Awesome video!!
Thank you!! They’re old from Walmart 🫶🏼
I want this closset
Love your jeans! Where are they from??
Hahaha! My daughters are 35 & 32, I still have some of their cute clothes.
I have the same bags in the attic but we still haven’t decided for sure if we are going to have any more kids 😅
Great job 😁
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So much more organised 😊You could have the sentimental outfits made into a blanket 🤔
Great idea!!
I love those jeans on you! 😍
Thank you!!
I had the same situation until I found the Crisis Pregnancy Center it's got a new name though but they take clothes up to 5T for people that really seriously needed toys also I think so it was so much easier for me to get rid of cuz I know what it's like to be a new single mom
Where are your jeans from?? I love them!!
Thank you!! Old from Walmart 💖
You’ll always have the photos of Forrest wearing these clothes ❤ and better to pass along clothes in good condition so someone else can use them. You’re giving them a second life! 🎉
Thank you 💖💖💖
Great job 👏
Thanks for sharing everything looks good very nice 👍
Thank you so much 🤗
I take pictures of the memories items and give the stuff away,this way I am not storing it. I can show my daughter the pictures of stuff when she was little. She will look at the pictures and tell me how cute. If she really likes it she will ask me to send her the picture. She doesn't store the stuff and I don't either.
Good job 👏🏽
Thank you! 😊
You, Shoulda took pictures and made a collage of his clothes
It was hard for me to get rid of my sons clothes too 😭 but then luckily I had another boy so I had an excuse to keep all of it lol
Great job declutter! I think you may be the last person in America that irons 😂
Well done
Thanks so much!
Bottom of my💕 Bless👍 You🌌 Daughter. Thanks🎉
What if you had another baby lol I saved some items for my second born.
We all think why didn’t I do this years ago with organisation 😂
You are definitely not a hoarder, compare to me where I am not but with the amount of stuff I have that is not organised, it looks like I am.
I am not surprised with the amount of Forrest's stuff you have because I remember when his baby clothes didn't fit anymore, you asked Chad to pack it and put it in storage for you coz you couldnt do it. I am not a mum but I understand because it is your baby and only baby, a significant event. It's unfortunate but also good that the smell is not in the bag coz that would've made it so harder.
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Do you still do your own nails??
Yes! 😊
P.S do you think you'll have more kids and save some of the clothes for them
If anyone knows Becky Moss Chanel she is as good as you!!!😊
How many clothes for one kid.... i mean😮