Regarding the KitchenAid attachments, you honor your mom by the way you invest in and love your kids. I would encourage you not to add any "shoulds" to your plate. Whether the pasta is homemade or from a box, you're feeding your family. :)
A resounding YES to this comment. You DO NOT have to make homemade pasta to honor you lovely Mom. The way you love your children is an honor to her every.single. day. Hugs
I am 78 years old and married for 57 years. I have never owned a Kitchen Aid mixer. I have only had a hand held mixer. I’ve often thought I should probably buy one because it seems to do so much, but every video I watch everyone doesn’t want to keep theirs on their counter. I don’t understand why they want to drag this heavy appliance out every time they want to use it. It should be front and center and used to the max.
I have a KitchenAid mixer I do use it I don't use any of the specialty attachments. I definitely could live life without it though I do like having it I do have a handheld mixer though that I got a couple years ago for $5 and it's actually really nice to have that to do things instead sometimes. When I was growing up we never had a KitchenAid mixer we just had the handheld one. I definitely think of the handheld one is better for a lower maintenance option.
I keep mine on the counter. Only way I could see moving it to a cabinet in the future is if I didn't use it that often or if I was limited on counter space. 🤷♀️ I wonder if it's more of an aesthetic thing with most people online.
Maybe if you leave your kitchen aid on the counter you would be more likely to use your attachments and maybe you could video tape for us how you use them. Love your channel.
I'm glad you saved your Kitchen Aid pasta attachment (for now anyway). 😊 I definitely think you should try it before making your decision. And I bet your kids would enjoy "helping" you with it.
I am totally behind the 50% rule. I am getting older, and the back isn't as bendable as it once was. Knowing that everything in the bottom cabinets is placed right at the front of each shelf, with nothing hiding behind, is perfect for me.
Yes it is the sharing what you’re thinking that is great for me. Most don’t share the way they came to their decision one way or the other so I appreciate that you do. Thank you. @EricaLucasLoves
No, fire extinguishers don’t expire. I had our original fire extinguisher that came with the house in 1986. I just used it in 2021 (35 years later) and it worked just fine.
You can also take them to your local fire station to be tested because, like anything else, they can break down over time. Also, I think they can be "recharged". At least we can where I live.
I think you are a wonderful teacher - showing us through the process - the blocks - the pivoting and applying a new rule to help through the block - the emotional complication that can link to items - you are the best at showing that process and teaching us to get through it. Thank you 😊
This was excellent!! You are so much better at discerning what you need and what you don't need. People usually think that all space needs to be filled with things but actually 50% rule is excellent!
You should just store the KitchenAid attachments you have never used in the basement. If you don't go on the journey to learn them in the next 6 months then donate them.
I know and some of the minimum mom videos Dawn talks about another creator that whenever they get a new appliance that use it every day that week. Maybe sometime you could carve out a week or two to intentionally use your KitchenAid attatchments repeatedly. Like a week that things aren't too busy or maybe in the summer time. That may help you realize oh yeah you really do love the fresh pasta and it really wasn't as hard mentally as he thought now that you have done it a couple times. And it becomes a regular in your life or maybe you use some of the attachments and you know you know what that's not for me I actually prefer either not eating those products or just getting them a different way or preping them a different way. I have two very nice pans one of them is a dutch oven that I was gifted for Christmas several years ago.... I haven't been able to mentally process using them yet we've had a lot of really busy seasons I had another baby life's just been crazy this year was supposed to be a good one so it was last year but it was chaotic still and I definitely really want it and see myself using it someday but the mental energy it takes for me to learn how to use right now. And I have plenty of easy things that can leave in a pain-free manner so I definitely think skipping items is a good route to go when you really are pulled in both directions.
Good job. Love the flutter sleeve shirt on you! Such a flattering color too! Im so glad you didnt donate your attachments. I would even encourage you to buy just one more. We love our grinder attachment. We use it mostly to grind chicken breast (to use for hamburger). With your kids only getting bigger and now the growing emphasis on protein in ones diet and the prices only going up....i truely think everyone needs the capability to grind their own meat (you can honestly save half the cost). P.s. i thougt a clutter avalanch was about to happen when you put your trivits away ......always enjoy your content.
Stop by your local fire department with the fire extinguishers - they will tell you if they are still good or will recommend new ones. Get this important info from the experts.
Love the 50% rule! I have been doing that for years but I call it halfies. When I was decluttering my shoes I had like 30 pair and I knew I probably only needed like 5 or 10 pair but I had a hard time getting rid of that much a once so I got rid of 1/2. I got rid of 15 pair. That rule works well. 💜👍
Decluttering os truly a lifelong process. It’s the next quarter and I’m ready to let go of more! Thanks for the video on my day off. I love hanging out with you!
I think we've become people who fall for the idea that we need to have all these different kinds of serving things. I also use bowls for condiments, or lettuce and tomato for tacos and such, works just fine.
When I'm on the fence about items I want to use, I give myself a certain amount of time to start using it. I get rid of the more obvious stuff first. With less stuff it does become easier to use the fence items or be honest with myself that I'm not going to.
Would it be easier to store the attachments out of the boxes? I store small kitchen gadget like things in a plastic container with a lid. It makes it easy to take out and put away. Great video! Also wondering how your suppose to dispose of old fire extinguishers?
I'm wondering if out of the box would be better. I'm going to put myself through KitchenAid boot camp. lol - as for the extinguishers, I think the fire house?
take the fire extinguishers to the local fire department and they will inspect them (in some places) or call a local fire extinguisher place. We had them come every year to inspect our extinguishers so they were ready to go.
I just discovered Prepared Hero…it’s a fire blanket that snuffs out fires in seconds. I bought several for my home and several for my daughters. Good to keep one by the garage and outdoor grill. By the time you find the fire extinguisher, figure out how to use it and hope it works you may have a fire out of control.
WOW 😮. What an amazing idea!! Instead of packing as much as possible in a space, leaving space so that everything is easily accessible. 🤦♀️. That means when I take something out I won’t have to remove something else and then disturb my “beautiful” organization system. I’m clueless
@EricaLucasLoves We have a one acre garden and freeze or can most of our harvest. My grinder and peeler are what I use the most. I donated my shredder because grinding is quicker and easier to clean. I would like to make my own bread and so I am keeping the bread hook. Right now, I buy frozen bread dough, which is a 3rd of the price of store bought. From scratch would be healthier and even less expensive ❤️
Hearing your thought process is very helpful. IMHO your vids are above other decluttering vids because of this. Thank you for sharing so much. @EricaLucasLoves
Check with the state requirements/regulation of landlords where you live to see If your landlord is responsible for replacement fire extinguishers or if it is your responsibility.
Test yourself. You could Remove the attachments from the boxes. This actually tells your brain this is hard to use and I don’t know how. Then put a time limit on it. If I don’t use these in my allotted time then donate.
You can rethink how you use the acrylic cake stand. Your banana bread could go on it, muffins could be stacked nicely on it, cookies could also be stacked on it. It doesn't just have to be for cakes. Display your baked goods!
I think you made the right decision to keep the pasta maker. I think you are on the cusp of a new found freedom to take on more of what you enjoy. I hope you do a garden tour video this summer! Have a lovely weekend. 🌻🍄
oh yes! I should have mentioned that. I use about 2 cups fresh basil, about 1/3 cup olive, 1/2 t minced garlic, and 1/2 t salt. I add more or less olive oil to get the consistency we like.
Your kids are at the age that they might really love to make pasta or do some cooking with those attachments for the kitchen aid. Sometimes a fun thing like that, even if only used a few times with kids is worth it. Or you could start a new tradition and make pasta with the kids on a certain day of the year. I know they say to store lids on your containers but really, those plastic containers would take 1/4 the room if you stacked them and the lids with them separately.
I don't have a large kitchen but I have decluttered it enough that the only thing I now have out on my counters is the microwave and whilst my cupboards aren't stuffed, it would be difficult for me to get to 50% capacity and still keep everything off the counters, which I love to be cleared as it definitely makes a small kitchen look and feel larger.
50% less good idea and well done Erica 👏 Thanks for sharing your "sit with it" and fence processes. Are all the kitchen aid items in that one place now? Good job Andy fixing under the sink.
Kitchen cabinets on the bottom are way too deep. They need to be the same depth as the top cabinets. It would free up kitchen space, stop you from buying too much, is more accessible imo. Refrigerators are too deep too. It just encourages stuff to be pushed back and forgotten. Makes more sense to have an island and floor to ceiling cabinets for organization.
Hmmm, this commenter makes a very interesting and thoughtful point. Maybe it’s time to rethink the kitchen design industry. I wholeheartedly agree with you! No matter what age I have been, digging through lower cabinets is something I can’t stand. I designed our kitchen 16 years ago and put in several sets of drawers instead of lower cabinets. Blessed and thankful for that. The 3 bottom cabinets I have…yes stuff is lost in the back!
Erica, well done on your declutter, that cabinet looks so much more functional. FYI Fire extinguishers usually last up to 10 - 12 years according to the UK National Fire Service website. You should examine them every year to check the safety catch and make sure they aren’t overly dinted as they are pressurised canister’s, even though they are made to be extremely durable. Anyway Erica, I’m glad you kept the kitchen aid pasta making attachments because it is so easy to make pasta using them; you really should try yours out. It’s a really fun activity to do with your children too, if any of them like cooking, because like you said homemade pasta is so healthy if made with good quality flour, it’s also creative, gives a sense of achievement and the kids get to eat the yummy results of their efforts. Also, my reason for wanting you to keep it, if I’m being really honest, is partly because I know the full set of three rollers and cutters is about £180 in the UK and I imagine it’s near that price for them new in the US too, so you might have regretted it if you’d decluttered them before you even tried using them. I know we shouldn’t keep stuff just because it cost money though.
Personally if i had your walk-in storage room I would put the extra kitchen aide attachments into that area in a bin, At a different season in life you will use them so keep them.
Great video ❤I enjoy these one cabinet or drawer declutters. I don’t bake and decluttered baking pans🤪 when I moved I downsized and realized I can let go of more using your questions of do I love or use these items? Thanks
I don't have a large kitchen but I have decluttered it enough that the only thing I now have out on my counters is the microwave and whilst my cupboards aren't stuffed, it would be difficult for me to get to 50% capacity and still keep everything off the counters, which I love to be cleared as it definitely makes a small kitchen look and feel larger.
i have 4 drawers and 2 cabinets for 2 people, it can work in a small space. we only have a kettle out and nothing else. it can work. just depends on if kitchen stuff you value more than like a bedroom.
Good job letting go of the acrylic cake stand/server. We often just use a large bowl if we want to cover a cake or other baked goods and the dome takes up a lot of real estate. You’ve inspired me to go through my kitchen today. It is a pleasure to work in there when my cupboards are not full to the brim. I have the same decision struggle with my Bosch mixer attachments.
A great way to start to use those kitchen aid accessories or any other gadget is to stop and book a day & time on your device for the upcoming week to use one unused gadget and then spend a few minutes to find a recipe to make with that gadget. At least you'll have a solid future date to try out the gadget and really see if it will be a useful keep for your kitchen. Great video, love the 50% rule. ♥️
I always have a glass dome on my buffet filled with baked goods. I recently broke mine and found a replacement while thrifting. It's SO heavy duty but I hope it helps us to stop breaking them. 😄
I have my Granny’s glass cake/trifle plate. I keep it front and center on my China cabinet. I put store bought muffins and any baked goods there weekly. If it happens to be empty that’s ok. I regret donating my Granny’s square Tupperware cake carrying case. And maybe you need to add finish once a week or so to a load in the dishwasher for the spots
Thanks for the tips! I'm redoing my kitchen right now and will 100%do the 50% rule in the new kitchen! I use 90%of what I have and the rest I'll need to see if ill use it when i have a more functional kitchen. Great ideas!
Its hard to let go of the way my mom did stuff. She always used her stand mixer. Ive owned 2 and both i ended up selling. She never used a hand mixer. I find thats exactly what i need for the infrequency of usage. I'd rather have the space.
I would donate it. If you really want to learn to make homemade pasta you can buy it again. Right now isn’t the right season it seems. I don’t know your mom but I think you have more on your plate than she did when she was able to fit in making pasta. Also, I would let go of things that make you feel guilt when you look at it. I love how you talk all these things out loud to us. Many of us struggle mentally with all these thoughts. ❤
I love the thought process, I also love the plastic dish. If you don't use the tools sell them, you don't have to make noodles. I can't believe it's been 4 years. Push the kitchen aid items to the back and donate if not needed.
Just like you and the pasta maker… received a bread machine as a gift 20 + years ago , never used it . I’m going to give it a try and see if I would keep using it .
You can use the cake stand to house small collections and the cake stand will keep those small items dust free. Also thrift stores have glass cake stands that you can buy inexpensively.
You can freeze a dollop of the pesto on a cookie sheet then pull it out, let it thaw for a minute so it releases from the cookie tray. Or use a silicone baking mat so it comes off easy. No need for the ice cube trays. We also do this with chiptole sauce.
I don't understand how you can have 438 videos on decluttering and STILL have that much stuff... especially dusty boxes of unopened things from 13 years ago! 🤷
I would love to reduce my entire home by 50% but starting with the kitchen. I am slowing attacking the job and fortunately I can pass off a lot to my newly married son. He and his wife are happy to take most of what I offer. They haven’t got their own home yet but we are boxing up items for them so that when they do they will be well on their way without having to shell out so much money. This helps all of us.🥰
Sure, get rid of half of the ice cube trays. But, it sounds like you want to keep the kitchen aid attachments. I hope you keep them. Your kids are getting older and you will have more time to be adventurous. I speak from experience. I’m huge at decluttering. If I think you should keep them…. That’s big…. I typically tell people to let it go. Not this time. 😊
Hi Erica! I loved this video, great job!! I've also been thinking of how inspired I was by your "100 walks" and would love for you to do that again! I might revisit your old videos for support, but I would love for some of us to do it together! Thanks for always being your authentic self, pushing through tough times and tackling difficult decisions. You are so relatable and I love you! ❤
I was hoping you kept that cake plate coz i bought one last summer and STILL havent used it! I dont even do layer cakes but I liked the chip & dips aspect because I usually cook 1 big dinner a month for my kids & grandsons. Cook & They Will Come is my experience. I make it on a third Sunday usually. Otherwise time goes by fast and I never see them. Yes, its all for selfish reasons.
I recently decluttered my kitchen cabinets got rid of things I wasn't using I live in an apartment complex and the kitchen is small limited cabinets I keep my pots in my oven. Great job Erica
Hello, Erica. Yes fore extinguishers so have expiration dates. Please do not try to use one that has expired, it can cause worse damage. For grease fires, candle lit fires or fires on the stove, a "fire blanket" is so much easier to extinguish the flames and reusable after each use. Please look into a fire blanket to keep near your stove or under the kitchen sink. Lovely video as usual! Have a blessed day!
Erica- I love the way you talk through your thought process when decluttering. I learn so much from that. Maybe try the pasta maker with the kids - kinda a science/cooking project. I bet they'd get a kick out of it. Have a fabulous day and thanks for you videos :)
Oh!❤️ your lipstick is gorgeous! Can you please do a Winter / Spring wardrobe update video? Love to see how your capsule wardrobe is going & how you decide to bring new pieces into your life. Your major wardrobe declutter videos are still the backdrop of my seasonal clean outs!!
Regarding the KitchenAid attachments, you honor your mom by the way you invest in and love your kids. I would encourage you not to add any "shoulds" to your plate. Whether the pasta is homemade or from a box, you're feeding your family. :)
A resounding YES to this comment. You DO NOT have to make homemade pasta to honor you lovely Mom. The way you love your children is an honor to her every.single. day. Hugs
I am 78 years old and married for 57 years. I have never owned a Kitchen Aid mixer. I have only had a hand held mixer. I’ve often thought I should probably buy one because it seems to do so much, but every video I watch everyone doesn’t want to keep theirs on their counter. I don’t understand why they want to drag this heavy appliance out every time they want to use it. It should be front and center and used to the max.
I have a KitchenAid mixer I do use it I don't use any of the specialty attachments. I definitely could live life without it though I do like having it I do have a handheld mixer though that I got a couple years ago for $5 and it's actually really nice to have that to do things instead sometimes. When I was growing up we never had a KitchenAid mixer we just had the handheld one. I definitely think of the handheld one is better for a lower maintenance option.
I keep mine on the counter with a towel "hat" to keep it clean. It's way too heavy to be keeping in a cupboard. I keep it where I use it.
Ha me too except I fell for it and bought a kitchen aid mixer! I only use it once a year at Xmas making cookies. 🥴
I keep mine on the counter. Only way I could see moving it to a cabinet in the future is if I didn't use it that often or if I was limited on counter space. 🤷♀️ I wonder if it's more of an aesthetic thing with most people online.
I have one too and like it for tollhouse cookies and Christmas cookies. Barely use it otherwise. Taking up big counter space for sure!
I just put a big empty box back in place I can’t reach in my weird corner cabinet so I don’t lose things back there!
Maybe if you leave your kitchen aid on the counter you would be more likely to use your attachments and maybe you could video tape for us how you use them. Love your channel.
Great idea!
I can’t believe that it’s been four years. It seems only yesterday that you were in the Pennsylvania crawl space. 😊
Loved those 2 vids..
I'm glad you saved your Kitchen Aid pasta attachment (for now anyway). 😊 I definitely think you should try it before making your decision. And I bet your kids would enjoy "helping" you with it.
Same! I was telling her to keep it as I literally made pasta with my kids for tea and it's so yummy!
I agree. Hopefully you try it before you give it away. Put it on your calendar. You may enjoy it.
I love your videos. It’s just like talking one on one with you. You explain things so well and the reasoning behind things. It makes things so clear.
I love how you talk it out to make decisions.
This idea of 50% in my cupboards .. it really does work. Being a senior it’s soooo important to easily get stuff in and out. Thank you so much!!!
I am totally behind the 50% rule. I am getting older, and the back isn't as bendable as it once was. Knowing that everything in the bottom cabinets is placed right at the front of each shelf, with nothing hiding behind, is perfect for me.
Get rid of the appliances that have not been used in in 13 yrs. 😂
What a great way to start the day - a new upload from Erica! ❤🎉
Oh my how you just made my day!!!
I love the parts of your videos where you explain your thinking, so helpful! Totally off topic, but your shirt is lovely.
thank you!
Yes it is the sharing what you’re thinking that is great for me. Most don’t share the way they came to their decision one way or the other so I appreciate that you do. Thank you. @EricaLucasLoves
No, fire extinguishers don’t expire. I had our original fire extinguisher that came with the house in 1986. I just used it in 2021 (35 years later) and it worked just fine.
You can also take them to your local fire station to be tested because, like anything else, they can break down over time. Also, I think they can be "recharged". At least we can where I live.
Always glad to see you!! That's the hardest thinking you might use them one day. Being honest with my current self.
Yes, it's so hard to let go of those kinds of items!
I brought my fire extinguisher to the fire department, and they looked at it & really showed me & my kids how to use it. Great teaching lesson
I think you are a wonderful teacher - showing us through the process - the blocks - the pivoting and applying a new rule to help through the block - the emotional complication that can link to items - you are the best at showing that process and teaching us to get through it. Thank you 😊
I totally agree! I love to hear your internal processing! It sounds like my own inner struggles to let things go!
This was excellent!! You are so much better at discerning what you need and what you don't need. People usually think that all space needs to be filled with things but actually 50% rule is excellent!
You should just store the KitchenAid attachments you have never used in the basement. If you don't go on the journey to learn them in the next 6 months then donate them.
I know and some of the minimum mom videos Dawn talks about another creator that whenever they get a new appliance that use it every day that week. Maybe sometime you could carve out a week or two to intentionally use your KitchenAid attatchments repeatedly. Like a week that things aren't too busy or maybe in the summer time. That may help you realize oh yeah you really do love the fresh pasta and it really wasn't as hard mentally as he thought now that you have done it a couple times. And it becomes a regular in your life or maybe you use some of the attachments and you know you know what that's not for me I actually prefer either not eating those products or just getting them a different way or preping them a different way. I have two very nice pans one of them is a dutch oven that I was gifted for Christmas several years ago.... I haven't been able to mentally process using them yet we've had a lot of really busy seasons I had another baby life's just been crazy this year was supposed to be a good one so it was last year but it was chaotic still and I definitely really want it and see myself using it someday but the mental energy it takes for me to learn how to use right now. And I have plenty of easy things that can leave in a pain-free manner so I definitely think skipping items is a good route to go when you really are pulled in both directions.
I loved how you "sit" in your space. I will try that the next time I get stuck. That blouse color and pattern is perfect on you.
Good job. Love the flutter sleeve shirt on you! Such a flattering color too! Im so glad you didnt donate your attachments. I would even encourage you to buy just one more. We love our grinder attachment. We use it mostly to grind chicken breast (to use for hamburger). With your kids only getting bigger and now the growing emphasis on protein in ones diet and the prices only going up....i truely think everyone needs the capability to grind their own meat (you can honestly save half the cost). P.s. i thougt a clutter avalanch was about to happen when you put your trivits away ......always enjoy your content.
You are 100% right. I love some grocery savings. I almost had a clutter avalanche because I couldn't fit the blue placemats at first!
Excellent suggestions!
Stop by your local fire department with the fire extinguishers - they will tell you if they are still good or will recommend new ones. Get this important info from the experts.
Could you do a video on how you set up you indoor seed starting set up? Lights, shelf and so on.
Love the 50% rule! I have been doing that for years but I call it halfies. When I was decluttering my shoes I had like 30 pair and I knew I probably only needed like 5 or 10 pair but I had a hard time getting rid of that much a once so I got rid of 1/2. I got rid of 15 pair. That rule works well. 💜👍
Decluttering os truly a lifelong process. It’s the next quarter and I’m ready to let go of more! Thanks for the video on my day off. I love hanging out with you!
take the fire extinguishers to your local fire station, they can tell you if they are still good or need to be replaced.
Fire extinguisher we had for 15 years and still worked for the neighbor!
Again, done so well. You do a great job, and I so appreciate your logical thought process. Thanks!
thanks for letting me know!
Fire extinguishers do not expire and can be refilled. Easy access front of cabinet or attach to a wall or outside of cabinet is best.
Thanks! I put them in the front of the cabinet under the sink.
I think we've become people who fall for the idea that we need to have all these different kinds of serving things. I also use bowls for condiments, or lettuce and tomato for tacos and such, works just fine.
Buy a fire blanket! Doesn’t ever expire, inexpensive and no mess if you have to use it!
Freeze dollops of pesto on parchment paper on a cookie sheet and freeze them. No more ice trays!
I just LOVE how you talk through this with yourself 💕
I need to start doing this instead of looking at things paralyzed not knowing what to do 😔
When I'm on the fence about items I want to use, I give myself a certain amount of time to start using it. I get rid of the more obvious stuff first. With less stuff it does become easier to use the fence items or be honest with myself that I'm not going to.
Would it be easier to store the attachments out of the boxes? I store small kitchen gadget like things in a plastic container with a lid. It makes it easy to take out and put away. Great video! Also wondering how your suppose to dispose of old fire extinguishers?
I'm wondering if out of the box would be better. I'm going to put myself through KitchenAid boot camp. lol - as for the extinguishers, I think the fire house?
take the fire extinguishers to the local fire department and they will inspect them (in some places) or call a local fire extinguisher place. We had them come every year to inspect our extinguishers so they were ready to go.
awesome! The boys have a firehouse field trip with Scouts coming up, so I will send those with them!
I just discovered Prepared Hero…it’s a fire blanket that snuffs out fires in seconds. I bought several for my home and several for my daughters. Good to keep one by the garage and outdoor grill. By the time you find the fire extinguisher, figure out how to use it and hope it works you may have a fire out of control.
WOW 😮. What an amazing idea!! Instead of packing as much as possible in a space, leaving space so that everything is easily accessible. 🤦♀️. That means when I take something out I won’t have to remove something else and then disturb my “beautiful” organization system. I’m clueless
Sitting in your space while making decisions is a great take! Thank you for sharing!
I use the attachments more than the mixer❤
Nice! Which ones do you use?
@EricaLucasLoves We have a one acre garden and freeze or can most of our harvest. My grinder and peeler are what I use the most. I donated my shredder because grinding is quicker and easier to clean. I would like to make my own bread and so I am keeping the bread hook. Right now, I buy frozen bread dough, which is a 3rd of the price of store bought. From scratch would be healthier and even less expensive ❤️
@@EricaLucasLoves I am on a journey of minimally processed and knowing ingredients because I am cooking and baking as much as I can from scratch 😋
There is a gauge on the fire extinguisher that shows how much pressure it has
Hearing your thought process is very helpful. IMHO your vids are above other decluttering vids because of this. Thank you for sharing so much. @EricaLucasLoves
Check with the state requirements/regulation of landlords where you live to see If your landlord is responsible for replacement fire extinguishers or if it is your responsibility.
Test yourself. You could Remove the attachments from the boxes. This actually tells your brain this is hard to use and I don’t know how. Then put a time limit on it. If I don’t use these in my allotted time then donate.
You can rethink how you use the acrylic cake stand. Your banana bread could go on it, muffins could be stacked nicely on it, cookies could also be stacked on it. It doesn't just have to be for cakes. Display your baked goods!
I like your 50% organization. I have been heading that way my self but never said it. I like not having to move or dig for an item.
Why don't you say you will learn how to use the kitchen aid attachements until Christmas and if you don't it goes.
“I’m gonna be a wife; let’s get all the things!” 😂 Only funny cause I been there, sister.
Some fire departments will refill expired extinguishers for you. There will be a small fee but it's cheaper than buying a new one.
I think you made the right decision to keep the pasta maker. I think you are on the cusp of a new found freedom to take on more of what you enjoy. I hope you do a garden tour video this summer! Have a lovely weekend. 🌻🍄
What is your pesto recipe please?
oh yes! I should have mentioned that. I use about 2 cups fresh basil, about 1/3 cup olive, 1/2 t minced garlic, and 1/2 t salt. I add more or less olive oil to get the consistency we like.
@@EricaLucasLoves Thank you!
Your kids are at the age that they might really love to make pasta or do some cooking with those attachments for the kitchen aid. Sometimes a fun thing like that, even if only used a few times with kids is worth it. Or you could start a new tradition and make pasta with the kids on a certain day of the year. I know they say to store lids on your containers but really, those plastic containers would take 1/4 the room if you stacked them and the lids with them separately.
I love this 50% rule. You look beautiful today.
I don't have a large kitchen but I have decluttered it enough that the only thing I now have out on my counters is the microwave and whilst my cupboards aren't stuffed, it would be difficult for me to get to 50% capacity and still keep everything off the counters, which I love to be cleared as it definitely makes a small kitchen look and feel larger.
50% less good idea and well done Erica 👏 Thanks for sharing your "sit with it" and fence processes. Are all the kitchen aid items in that one place now? Good job Andy fixing under the sink.
Yes! Thank you!
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Eric it's easy to do the fire extinguishers. Just go to a fire department and they can tell you whether to trash or save. Good or bad
i have never used placemats, i'm 62. lol
Kitchen cabinets on the bottom are way too deep. They need to be the same depth as the top cabinets. It would free up kitchen space, stop you from buying too much, is more accessible imo. Refrigerators are too deep too. It just encourages stuff to be pushed back and forgotten. Makes more sense to have an island and floor to ceiling cabinets for organization.
Hmmm, this commenter makes a very interesting and thoughtful point. Maybe it’s time to rethink the kitchen design industry. I wholeheartedly agree with you! No matter what age I have been, digging through lower cabinets is something I can’t stand. I designed our kitchen 16 years ago and put in several sets of drawers instead of lower cabinets. Blessed and thankful for that. The 3 bottom cabinets I have…yes stuff is lost in the back!
Erica, well done on your declutter, that cabinet looks so much more functional. FYI Fire extinguishers usually last up to 10 - 12 years according to the UK National Fire Service website. You should examine them every year to check the safety catch and make sure they aren’t overly dinted as they are pressurised canister’s, even though they are made to be extremely durable.
Anyway Erica, I’m glad you kept the kitchen aid pasta making attachments because it is so easy to make pasta using them; you really should try yours out. It’s a really fun activity to do with your children too, if any of them like cooking, because like you said homemade pasta is so healthy if made with good quality flour, it’s also creative, gives a sense of achievement and the kids get to eat the yummy results of their efforts. Also, my reason for wanting you to keep it, if I’m being really honest, is partly because I know the full set of three rollers and cutters is about £180 in the UK and I imagine it’s near that price for them new in the US too, so you might have regretted it if you’d decluttered them before you even tried using them. I know we shouldn’t keep stuff just because it cost money though.
Personally if i had your walk-in storage room I would put the extra kitchen aide attachments into that area in a bin, At a different season in life you will use them so keep them.
If the extinguishers are still in the green on the gauge, they are still good.
Great video ❤I enjoy these one cabinet or drawer declutters. I don’t bake and decluttered baking pans🤪 when I moved I downsized and realized I can let go of more using your questions of do I love or use these items? Thanks
I don't have a large kitchen but I have decluttered it enough that the only thing I now have out on my counters is the microwave and whilst my cupboards aren't stuffed, it would be difficult for me to get to 50% capacity and still keep everything off the counters, which I love to be cleared as it definitely makes a small kitchen look and feel larger.
i have 4 drawers and 2 cabinets for 2 people, it can work in a small space. we only have a kettle out and nothing else. it can work. just depends on if kitchen stuff you value more than like a bedroom.
I’m glad you kept the pasta maker. I think you will give it a try!
I need to clean out & organize my corner cabinet too!
Good job letting go of the acrylic cake stand/server. We often just use a large bowl if we want to cover a cake or other baked goods and the dome takes up a lot of real estate.
You’ve inspired me to go through my kitchen today. It is a pleasure to work in there when my cupboards are not full to the brim.
I have the same decision struggle with my Bosch mixer attachments.
A great way to start to use those kitchen aid accessories or any other gadget is to stop and book a day & time on your device for the upcoming week to use one unused gadget and then spend a few minutes to find a recipe to make with that gadget. At least you'll have a solid future date to try out the gadget and really see if it will be a useful keep for your kitchen. Great video, love the 50% rule. ♥️
I always have a glass dome on my buffet filled with baked goods. I recently broke mine and found a replacement while thrifting. It's SO heavy duty but I hope it helps us to stop breaking them. 😄
I have my Granny’s glass cake/trifle plate. I keep it front and center on my China cabinet. I put store bought muffins and any baked goods there weekly. If it happens to be empty that’s ok. I regret donating my Granny’s square Tupperware cake carrying case. And maybe you need to add finish once a week or so to a load in the dishwasher for the spots
Thanks for the tips! I'm redoing my kitchen right now and will 100%do the 50% rule in the new kitchen! I use 90%of what I have and the rest I'll need to see if ill use it when i have a more functional kitchen. Great ideas!
Hi there sweetie congratulations on your decluttering of your Kitchen great job love from Eugenie your friend xxx 🌞💜🏡
Its hard to let go of the way my mom did stuff. She always used her stand mixer. Ive owned 2 and both i ended up selling. She never used a hand mixer. I find thats exactly what i need for the infrequency of usage. I'd rather have the space.
I have the same "attachments" dilemmas!
I need a Kitchenaid Boot Camp lol
That top you are wearing is fab! It looks very comfortable yet dressy. I support you making homemade pasta, please make a video when you do.
I would donate it. If you really want to learn to make homemade pasta you can buy it again. Right now isn’t the right season it seems. I don’t know your mom but I think you have more on your plate than she did when she was able to fit in making pasta. Also, I would let go of things that make you feel guilt when you look at it. I love how you talk all these things out loud to us. Many of us struggle mentally with all these thoughts. ❤
I love the thought process, I also love the plastic dish. If you don't use the tools sell them, you don't have to make noodles. I can't believe it's been 4 years. Push the kitchen aid items to the back and donate if not needed.
I hope I am not repeating. Yes fire extinguishers expire / need to be replaced / recharged. Last I checked, it was more economical to replace.
Just like you and the pasta maker… received a bread machine as a gift 20 + years ago , never used it . I’m going to give it a try and see if I would keep using it .
Fire extinguishers do expire. You can check with your local fire department. Many will check and recharge them.
You can use the cake stand to house small collections and the cake stand will keep those small items dust free.
Also thrift stores have glass cake stands that you can buy inexpensively.
You can freeze a dollop of the pesto on a cookie sheet then pull it out, let it thaw for a minute so it releases from the cookie tray. Or use a silicone baking mat so it comes off easy. No need for the ice cube trays. We also do this with chiptole sauce.
I did this with my makeup 👍💜 I moved everything to a very small desk drawer and decluttered a good amount.
We have the same glass cake stand/food tray thing! We got it when we got married 16 years ago ❤️
We used a pasta maker with white clay to make anatomically correct mini skeletons in high school :)
Can you do a short video on your seed starting setup?
Fire Blanket!
I don't understand how you can have 438 videos on decluttering and STILL have that much stuff... especially dusty boxes of unopened things from 13 years ago! 🤷
I been using my whisk for years !!!!
I'd love all those kitchenaid gadgets!!!!!
May I say you’re having a great hair day! Lol❤
I would love to reduce my entire home by 50% but starting with the kitchen. I am slowing attacking the job and fortunately I can pass off a lot to my newly married son. He and his wife are happy to take most of what I offer. They haven’t got their own home yet but we are boxing up items for them so that when they do they will be well on their way without having to shell out so much money. This helps all of us.🥰
Sure, get rid of half of the ice cube trays.
But, it sounds like you want to keep the kitchen aid attachments. I hope you keep them. Your kids are getting older and you will have more time to be adventurous. I speak from experience.
I’m huge at decluttering. If I think you should keep them…. That’s big…. I typically tell people to let it go. Not this time. 😊
Hi Erica! I loved this video, great job!! I've also been thinking of how inspired I was by your "100 walks" and would love for you to do that again! I might revisit your old videos for support, but I would love for some of us to do it together! Thanks for always being your authentic self, pushing through tough times and tackling difficult decisions. You are so relatable and I love you! ❤
I was hoping you kept that cake plate coz i bought one last summer and STILL havent used it! I dont even do layer cakes but I liked the chip & dips aspect because I usually cook 1 big dinner a month for my kids & grandsons. Cook & They Will Come is my experience. I make it on a third Sunday usually. Otherwise time goes by fast and I never see them. Yes, its all for selfish reasons.
I recently decluttered my kitchen cabinets got rid of things I wasn't using I live in an apartment complex and the kitchen is small limited cabinets I keep my pots in my oven. Great job Erica
Hello, Erica. Yes fore extinguishers so have expiration dates. Please do not try to use one that has expired, it can cause worse damage.
For grease fires, candle lit fires or fires on the stove, a "fire blanket" is so much easier to extinguish the flames and reusable after each use. Please look into a fire blanket to keep near your stove or under the kitchen sink. Lovely video as usual! Have a blessed day!
Erica- I love the way you talk through your thought process when decluttering. I learn so much from that. Maybe try the pasta maker with the kids - kinda a science/cooking project. I bet they'd get a kick out of it. Have a fabulous day and thanks for you videos :)
Oh!❤️ your lipstick is gorgeous! Can you please do a Winter / Spring wardrobe update video? Love to see how your capsule wardrobe is going & how you decide to bring new pieces into your life. Your major wardrobe declutter videos are still the backdrop of my seasonal clean outs!!