Decluttering Our Bedroom TOGETHER! Decluttering Our Home One Space at a Time
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- Опубліковано 10 вер 2023
- Tag along as we organize and declutter our bedroom - one space at a time! Today we are clearing clutter from our nightstands and finding homes for each item.
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Simple Living
Decluttering is part of simple living for me. Living with less stuff makes life simpler in our house. However, simple living does not mean easy living. Simple living is about uncomplicating parts of your life. By decluttering, choosing your enough, and focusing intentionally on what matters most to you, a life of slow and simple living is possible.
Slow Living
A slow living lifestyle is sometimes perceived as an antidote to the effects of that fast paced life. Slow living is about balancing the things you want to do WITH the speed of life. Slowing down and embracing slow living is not about getting the same amount of things done at a slower pace. Rather, slow and simple living is about finding balance and living better in our fast paced world.
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So glad you are back ♥️. One day at a time, you are dressed washed and upright that’s a big achievement when depressed so your nightstand declutter is a bonus achievement and a sign you are turning a little corner. 💐🌈You are a trooper and I wish only the best for you. Xx See you next time thank you for the motivation 🇬🇧🤓
Thank you!!
Yes !
Amen! 🤗
"Sometimes things are trash." Amen, Erica!
So good to see you again! For some reason, this video felt like you were right there talking to me - like a friend. I believe you (and Andy) have the best decluttering videos out there. You talk through your decisions and do so with consideration and even a bit of laughter! I will be looking forward to your videos and always know you are encouraging many people.
Thanks for saying that! It’s more fun to declutter with him.
We have had anywhere from 1-4 people in our circle die each month since last November including my father in law in November and my mom in January just before my birthday. We also homeschool, which has been such a blessing with the flexibility. The overwhelm is at times unbelievable. My home has suffered for it. I have just started to get it back on track. My kids, 10, and 8 came up to me last night and said "is it ok if we declutter our room? It is too hard to keep clean and we can't really play with so much in there." Unbelievably mature of them. So we are taking today off of school lessons for some life lessons. We have decided to go on a full house cleaning tour. We will declutter as we go of the easy stuff. We have inherited several items so those need to be dealt with and decide if we are keeping them. My kids are going to make memory bins since they have so much stuff from my mom and father in law. Its going to be a day but i think its a day we all need. Loud music, laughing, maybe some crying. Definitely love your videos for a kick in the butt on things and your raw honesty. Thank you so very much.
We are here for you Erica, there isn’t a person on this earth that hasn’t lost someone, we all know the sadness…. I think Andy was a blessing during the declutter, he is being supportive, and he knew you needed a little help. I lost my parents and my sister the last two years, it is devastating, so I feel your pain my friend… love to you my favorite utuber xoxoxo
I’m so sorry for your losses. ❤❤
Grief comes in waves! And nobody should tell you how you are to grieve. It’s different for everybody! I just love you and your channel, and the dynamic between you and Andy is absolutely adorable! Thank you for your vulnerability and honesty and sharing your feelings on this video and always! Many blessings, prayers,, and hugs sent your way! ❤️🙏🏻
Dear Erica, it is so wonderful to see how Andy is supporting you during such a sad time. It was lovely to see you decluttering together. Grief can be a series of waves and gradually you can get used to riding them, but you need to show yourself kindness and compassion, just as you would to someone else in your position. I’m so glad you have such a supportive husband and wonderful children who love you and bring you joy and comfort. ❤❤
I miss your big decluttering videos - obviously they couldn’t go on forever, but they were so good.
Oh gosh Erica, I really appreciate you being honest about your feelings. It’s OK and perfectly understandable to have been feeling so sad and depressed this summer. I am just getting to accept the passing of my own mum who died at the end of last year, so I feel some of what you are going through too. Take care of yourself. You are doing just great. I am glad Andy is supporting you so well and I am glad to see you back making videos again. 🤗🫂
Thanks for sharing your journey with us - it's not an easy path. I like Andy's suggestion to do this together...Hugs! Eventually Becca will be back to her own space.
Take care of yourself, Erica! Good job, Andy, way to support your wife.
I am seeing a major step you are making after dealing with the death of two very special people in your life!!! That shows how strong you and your family are!!! So admirable! ♥️♥️🌷
I use a carabiner to hold my hair ties. It works great because you can easily slide them around, pick the one you want and then open the latch to get it off. Very handy!
What an awesome idea!
Me too! Love it!!
I LOVE this! I’m going to try it for my daughter. I only have a few for myself, but she has a ton of them.
It works like a charm! 😊
I was gonna say that too! 👏
Great to see you back Erica. Andy and yourself are a great team and it was great to see this declutter take place supporting each other. Oh the dump closet, we have an office/library/shoe room/junk room (when you say it fast it doesn’t sound as bad) that I promise every year to go through. Grief is hard and has no time limit. Continue being gentle, kind and patient with yourself. We are all here cheering you and your family on as you are us. Thank you. Looking forward to this new series. Have a great week. Mary, Joes wife 🙇♀️👏💪👍🤞🙏💐
I don’t know what the draw is to look at other people’s things, but it’s satisfying to see the process and progress of decluttering. Keep it up!
I understand your mood and your feelings. I lost my job in May, one of my mothers brothers died on the operatingtable in the end of May and 1 of June of this year my mother died...so I know it's hard to be happy happy joy joy all of the time. Today I have a rough day, but seeing your vlog made me feel better. My home need a ruthless declutter session. Things are everywhere, kids have clothes they've outgrown everywhere and just stuff and things...my energy is nonexisting. So I hear ya. But your vlog made my day ❤
Dual decluttering with Andy! You guys work so well together and you're hilarious! We love you, Erica, and we're always here praying for you. ❤
Thank you for saying that!❤
Erica, try using Dana K. White’s no mess method for the dump closet!!!! It can really help!!!!
Yes I second this!
It was fun to see you and hubby do this video together. Love that decluttering decisions are so much quicker. It reminded me of when you moved and decluttered all those boxes and saw how difficult it was to make decisions to let go of items, especially for your husband. Tremendous progress.
Sending you hugs and love as you grieve, those were two very difficult losses.
Loved your chat, we are here for you.
Erica, you are at your best when you are the most real. Humility is beautiful. Live in truth.
Thank you for sharing and take care of your self and your family ❤
I wish my husband would declutter with me. He is slowly realizing that there is just too much stuff in his spaces. I go thru my spaces fairly regularly and talk about the why and wherefores of the process, but he is just not ready. Sometimes I have to choke back remarks when the grand kids ask if they can leave something at our house and he starts to say, to me, that we already have too much stuff. You keep doing what you are doing. This is how things are for right now and your daughter will move past this phase. You are a blessing to each other. Hugs.
We are glad to see you! We miss seeing you, thank you for allowing us in your life!!. We will continue 🙏💛
Thanks! I’m hoping to post regularly again. ❤
How thoughtful of Andy to help you redirect your emotions in a productive way. So sorry you are dealing with grief. You are lucky to have so many momentous of your mom
It's so good to see you stepping back into life. Grief is hard.
So happy to have you back! Good job Andy! What a loving supportive hubby you have (as well as your doggy’s!🤣🤣)
Grace Erica, Grace.
Sending hugs from Bonnie Scotland!
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Hi Bonnie!!! I hope to visit you in Scotland someday.
I totally understand your need to focus on yourself and heal. Cherish all your fond memories of your Mom and Brother. They will help heal you. So glad you are back making more videos, take care my friend.
I LOVE THAT YOU HAVE WELCOMED YOUR DAUGHTER INTO YOUR "SAFE SPACE" TO SLEEP. GOD BLESS AND HEAL YOU ALL, IN JESUS NAME. 🙏 ❤
Do you remember how long it took you to get your home in order and now you can reset your bedroom in a short amount of time. Congratulations Erica.
1. Cute outfit!!!
2. We have a 22 year old daughter and she tells us know how she loved and appreciated us letting her stay on our floor at night for months off and on when she needed. She knew she was safe, loved and gave her courage. She just came back home for a sleepover and we All tucked her in including her 13yr old brother ❤
3. Thank you for sharing your troubles with us😊
How sweet!
Thanks Erica we are with you here in the real life muck. your channel is great because it's real. You don't edit out the background sound to be more professional and we love you for that.
Be kind To yourself! Give yourself grace! 🥇🤗😘😘😘
A blessed woman who has a good husband that knows how to lovingly kick us in the pants and get us moving forward. One day at a time!
I'm so sorry for your losses. Losing family is never easy; a brother is hard, a mom is heartbreaking, losing both so close together must be devastating. As you've shared little bits of your life, I've been so impressed with the sweet relationship you have with your children and your husband. The two of you are raising a beautiful family. How blessed you are to have such a supportive husband. It's very obvious how much he loves you. I'm sure he's been helpful to take up any slack necessary. I'm glad he encourages you to step back into activities that you enjoy. I'm happy to see you again. I pray God will bless you in your efforts, and fill your heart with peace.🙏🏻💗
Oh Erica, you don't need to make excuses or feel bad about the state of your house. Grief can be absolutely debilitating. I'm glad you two took the time to declutter, I bet that gave you a bit of lift! Side note, 🎶 from the dryer is awesome!
As a kid I also was scared to sleep alone at night, I think it came from some deep fears, including fear of death, that I never really opened up about to talk with my parents. I recently came across a really good picture book that I think would’ve helped me as a kid to open a conversation about the scary feelings around being alone at night. The book is called “Why do we say goodnight” by Champ Thornton. Thanks for sharing this video with us, just this weekend I started cleaning my overwhelming clutter pile in my bedroom as well, life happens, we deal with it the way we can in the moment, and clean it up way later down the road. Thanks for encouraging us all to keep going, one minute at a time. You’ve got this Érica!!!
You have given so much of yourself to us, bared your soul to us so much. It's our turn to help you like you've helped us. I wish you peace in your soul as you continue your life journey. Thank you for being who you are. Oh, and you're looking spectacular, by the way!
😢I am so sorry you are going through this. I am nearing the end of my grief journey with my grandparents, who lived with me. Decluttering to reestablish some control over my surroundings helps with managing my feelings. Unless I am doing their belongings, which is necessary but oh so painful. There is no timeline for grief; do what you need to do to process your feelings.
Praying now that God will comfort you as you grieve your losses. For me, eventually the grief turned into gratitude.
I love watching the videos in which you and Andy work together to declutter.😊
I think it makes perfect sense why Rebecca is feeling a little scared. She wants to keep you close and in her line of sight. Very sweet. ❤
Erica, thanks so much for sharing your life with us. So happy you are doing videos. Sadness is expected when we loose our loved ones. Andy is a great comfort for you and we are so happy he helps you as much as he can. You are a good mother and homeschooling takes a lot of work and you make your children a priority. Praying for brighter days ahead for you and your whole family. Thanks for sharing !!!
It is good to take some time off and morn your mom and brother. Take care !
So glad you’re back! 😊
never been so early!!
I watched the Olympic bike race go past my neighborhood too!
I can't even tell you how much I adore you! Ive watched you over the past year but just had a minor surgery and binged you. I feel like you're an amazing mom, daughter and person!
My father died a little over a year ago from a 7 month long battle with COVID. No time would have been long enough with him just like I'm sure no time would have been long enough with your mom. You're in my daily prayers.
I always feel like I'm spending the day with my friend when I have you and minimal mom on ❤
Oh I’m so sorry for your loss.
Good for your husband, Erica. Slowly getting back into the swing of things after such heavy loss is good for you, inspite of being so hard. Praying for your continued healing.
Good to see you, Erica. This time of grief is hard ❤ especially the first year. You and Andy did a great job. I chuckled about the "dump closet" - good idea to close the door and pretend it is not there. I need one of those
Loved your face when Andy threw out the nuts and bolts!! Grief can take different times for different people and situations. Support, even from strangers, can help us to cope a little better with our grief and it does get easier to get back to our daily lives. 🖤 Sending loving thoughts💙
Take care, you has to take one step at the time, greaf is tuf and hard work, I know I lost my husband for nearly 5 years ago. Glad you are back here. Love your videos. 🤗❤ whit love from Norway 🇳🇴
Nice work, both of you!
Good suggestion Andy! 👍
Oh gosh, I’m a new follower of your channel… my deepest sympathies on the loss of your mother and your brother….. many Blessings to you and your family.
LoL so funny you guys are hilarious together i love your channel and your content, keep it up so much fun
Grief takes it own path and time for each person. So good to see you back and excited for making progress on your home and video! Just one step at a time. Take care~
So nice to see you two working together 🤗 and good to see you back. I am currently going through my dad's things. I can only do a box at a time, sometimes only a partial box. It was easy for me to declutter my things, I threw away so much. His have more emotional weight. I'm stuck in the sense of trying to find the "correct" place to donate them. It's a season we need to be kind to ourselves 💜💛
You are such a beautiful kind-hearted person, Erica. Thank you for sharing possibly the most difficult time in your life with us. I hope it helps you as much as it helps us. ❤🩹
Wishing you continued healing and comfort for your soul. Love to hear how Andy supports you.
So glad to see you pop up!!! I lost my sister this summer and am grieving so hard. Nothing is getting done well. Just get by for the day. Seeing you this morning is an encouragement to me through my tears.
Love my Samsung appliances. They make me happy. Dishwasher too. But you can turn the sound off. I just like it.
Points to Andy for nudging you lovingly! Glad to see you back Erica!
I love Andy’s hair tie comment 😂! I appreciate you trying to redirect him 😝 Men are sometimes just big kids.
It’ll take about a year to find your new normal. Be kind and patient with yourself.
Not sure when you got the new bedroom set but I was so happy for you! I hope you’re enjoying it (aesthetically, anyway, now that y’all have a roommate 😂)! We are a Samsung family, too, so I feel your pain. Don’t google the song, it’s depressing… it’s been a rough summer for me, too, and the fall won’t be any easier. Our instinct is to drop everything extra to conserve energy, but Andy is probably right. It’s probably better to lean into the extras that at least give us joy (for me, choir). Thinking of you ❤
My bedside is messy and loved how you both worked together to work thru the piles. Enjoy your channel and how your family works together on this journey to declutter. Thanks for sharing the bedside issues ❤ request to see more of these joint declutters ❤❤
My heart goes out to you and your family. Especially you and Rebecca. 💜 And I’m going to go tackle my bedside right now- thanks for the motivation!
I’m very sorry for your loss. I understand the feelings. I lost my mom to cancer 12 years ago. Things do get better and it hurts less but it takes time and giving yourself permission to grieve. We are all here for you.❤❤❤
Sooooo…glad to see you feeling the feelings AND doing one thing to get the momentum of life moving so you can experience the joys ..life is a balance. Sending thankfulness for Andy too!!🤗
My very independent child went through a time when he had to be in my and my husbands room. I love how you mentioned it and moved on. As grown ups we have the ability to express and understand our feelings, our kids are still learning. Your journey through grief and trying to get through day by day is showing others that we all struggle and piece by piece we can move forward.
It has been a summer of loss for us as well. Bless you. ❤
Grief is hard and immobilizing at times🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻. Your heart and spirit are so very good for us!! You hang in there and just grieve and rest in the Holy Spirit’s healing!! Yay for Andy and the way he loves you and your children!!
Welcome back. We miss you but understand.
I love that Andy knew how much you needed this. Sending love and acceptance and your dryer dance made me smile. 🥰
Great video today Erica , it's ok to not feel ok , it's life my lovely and you have had so much happen in such a short space of time , good to see you both tackling the bed night stands together , take your time lovely and we are all here with you , so good to see you , look forward to the dinning room vlog , hugs to you all xx 🤗🤗 xx (uk sub) xx
I checked yesterday to see if you had posted a video. I checked again today and I'm so glad you did. You are an inspiration and we're watching you getting through tragedies and showing us it's OK to not be OK but we need to get up and put one foot in front of the other. I'm so glad you're showing that we need to give ourselves grace.
Great job Erica.. great job Andy and thank you Andy for service.. sorry Rebecca is having a scary time sleeping.. maybe get her a dream catcher and a flashlight for scary moments.. prayers for her to get over being scared.. prayers for you in your depression and grief..we love you
I call my closet junk the Monica closet🤣, from Friends.
The honesty about the dump closet is the best. I have a spare bed that serves the same purpose 🫤 thanks for being real xx
The dumb closet is an excellent idea!! 😂 Unlike a junk drawer which has stuff that household members use, a dumb closet is both full of stuff that you use, and also stuff you don't know whether you want to declutter it or not..
🥰🇨🇦one day at a time Erica. We are here when you have the energy.
From my experience it is a useful habit to make pictures of sellable items right away. Even if I don't come to making the ad right away, I can make it later and don't have to prepare everything again for a nice and realistic picture.
Keep up the good work! 🤗
I'm glad you made this video. Not for me, but for you. Andy is so supportive, and I love that he did some body doubling with you too. We will always be here for you.
We do not even know each other, and still I care about you so much. You are in my prayers. ❤❤
Great video! I have missed you! Please take care of yourself . Andy is right about making videos. ❤
Yeah, thats where Im going to put them.... And sits them on the bed. 😂 It is sweet that you are so present for the kids at bedtimes and such that you have a kids collection.
Omg your dryer going off and me AND MY DOG suddenly & Pavlovian-ly looking up, alert, thinking it was OUR dryer going off!! 😂😂 we know the song!!!
This is motivating me to tackle my bedside table. What traeasures will I find. Hope you start feeling bette soon. Haha! I also have a samsumg washer dryer and it sings the same song! Hi from South Africa!
God bless you for showing your vulnerability. Your humble vulnerability!!
I know you have blessed me so much!! Progress not perfection is my mantra this year, maybe forever. It has given me freedom. Thank you.
As an aside, I lost my mom when I was 24. I know your pain. It WILL GET BETTER. I promise. Hugs and we’ll wishes.
Love to your family, and know you were missed, but you are able to do you!!!
Thank you for sharing. I've missed you. One day at a time. And remember to breathe and give yourself grace.
Bless you, Erica. I'm praying for you still. Loss is so hard. I'm so glad Andy is pushing you to feel better and do something for yourself. You are loved. ❤
Thank you for sharing your journey with us. Praying for you as you manage each new season of grief, and homeschooling (homeschooler here too!), and life in general. I’ve gotten behind on watching your videos but they were perfect for keeping me company as I got caught up on things on this rainy Saturday. I live not far from you so I know you have rain, too. I hope you and your family are having a good day.
I love you Erica Lucas❤ so good to see you 🎉 thanks again for everything and all that you are❤
Love and healing during this time for you and your family ❤
So glad you're back! Your hair is so cute! 😊
Good for you to accepting your daughter’s season of growth and need!
i work part time at a laundry and i am amazed how many people bring thier kiddos and nothing for them to play with. i bought a few dollar store coloring books and pencils and have had some happy kiddos. so THANK YOU for having a bag of stuff for kiddos to do.
My Samsung dishwasher sings when it is done. Take care Erica. I had to put my 15 year old family dog down last week. While driving home that day, the Lion King "Circle of Life" song popped into my head and played all the way home. Luckily it was a sunny day to wear sunglasses. Because I cried all the way home.
I lost my mom at the beginning of the year .Its hard .
Look after yourself ❤
You need a garbage bag. Touch it once technique. Never mind, you had a box! Love how you are responsible w respect to recycling and electronics recycling. Awesome! So sorry for your losses. Your husband is wise, funny, and cute!
Keeping you and your family in my prayers. Grief is so hard.
Your husband is a champ. Hang in there Erica , grief is so difficult . You are blessed with wonderful husband and children.
Your video popped up on my YT. I am having hip replacement surgery on monday. Your video has inspired me to declutter my bedroom, before my operation. I have been putting it off for weeks.
Thank you so much.