I already decluttered every room a month ago. I didn’t think I would find anything. But your video inspired me to just look around with a donation bag in hand! Two giant bags full!!!! Wow! Thank you! 🌟🎄
Yes! I did this before Thanksgiving too but am for sure doing it again this weekend! Kids are disastrous and somehow find MORE toys. I go through my kids' clothes every month bc they stain them up and get holes and outgrow things ridiculously fast! And we also homeschool (always have) but our school shelf NEVER stays organized😫
This is my second time watching her videos and I find her really likable. I do fold my kids clothing because I am a perfectionist and it would probably give me a heart attack not to. But I do love when somebody does what works for them and doesn't feel the need to answer to other people's opinion. Do you 👍
Just started this and man I actually get the laundry put away in the drawers and it’s not left out for days! My kids can do most of it (3year old has trouble opening the drawers and 5y old still needs a few lessons on getting the drawers closed after opening) themselves now which is so nice and means I actually get laundry done from start to finish now!
I love watching you and The Minimal Mom. Her advice is to go layer by layer, like an onion. There’s no way to completely finish decluttering the first time you go through the house. I love that you go room by room and update us that you’ve already redone sections of your home since the first time. It’s very encouraging. ❤️
I started the declutter process 2 years ago. We got stuff from my husband late grandma's house, my parents house, and his parents house, there was a lot of trips to Goodwill. But we are at a place where the house is manageable. I highly recommend decluttering one room a month, set a time for 15mins and just do 15 mins a day, so it's not overwhelming. No one can manage a house full of clutter, keep what you really need and get rid of the rest. Its a long process but SO worth it!
🙌🏻 wonderful to see a young mom like you taking the time to be so intentional about decluttering so you can focus on your family more! What an inspiration.
🙌 I'm so glad that I'm not the only parent that doesn't fold the kids' clothes. I used to waste so much time folding all of the tiny clothes, and my daughter would tear it to shreds in 30 seconds trying to find her favorite Unicorn shirt.
I appreciate your videos so much Natalie!! As a full time working, single mom, watching many you-tubers videos give me a lot of mommy guilt and frankly, make me jealous and want to buy all the things. But your minimal lifestyle is one that fits me, and I find your videos so relaxing. ❤❤❤
Never feel bad about decluttering your mental space too. If a video or someone’s social media posts (especially “influencer” types) brings on shame or negative feelings, it’s okay to stop or unfollow. You are enough!
Our house is less than 700sqft and we are a family of 6 so I HAVE to declutter constantly! I love your videos! You and Dawn really help when I feel unmotivated!😘💕
You need a youtube channel. I'd love to see that. We have 1500 square feet for a family of 6 and have trouble finding similar but I really don't want more space to maintain.
I love that you call things in your house "inventory". I'm not sure your thoughts on it, but to me I feel it can take the emotion away from things being "possessions" and make it easier to let go!
I really appreciate you showing that it's totally normal and fine to continue going back over the same areas multiple times. Decluttering and minimalism is not a one time thing, it's more of a journey. 🙌
It’s worth it ! Makes unpacking so much easier. You can put unwanted but still used things at the end of your driveway with a free sign, or post on any neighborhood app you may have.
🙌 Feeling inspired! Having struggled with years of depression and anxiety, I believe I've let things go. Like years and years ago or most of my adult life. Definitely not a nice way to live.
Okay. This is my second vid of decluttering I watched them back to back. While watching, I cleaned up my guest bath, shower room!.and part of the surfaces. Cleaned both sinks and put away cosmetics ( I'm a Mary Kay Consultant) cleaning mirrors. It looks so much better. I love that you do things while parenting and being with kids. I love how you addressed haters who criticized your decisions with kids rooms and clothing. I like that you have prioritized "good" clothes for church. I have watched many creators in the minimalist and declutter community. I love you. Really helps me. I will be pushing that button!
I found your channel a few months ago when I was decluttering to move to a new house... I have already moved and there's always clutter. This is great motivation :)
I’m sure you hear this a lot, but also it probably never gets old: I absolutely adore your videos. I save them for my “me time” in the evenings after kids go to bed. Your presence is calming, your editing is phenomenal, and I just really love watching.
🙌 i just started my declutter process a few days ago. Hubby just left a car trunk full of stuff at the thriftstore. Taking on the kitchen tomorrow. Which will probably take a full day 🙈...three kids and too much stuff. AMAZED you can do it in two days!!! Thanks for the inspiration and motivation
I love how you said, "Doing decluttering and living with less definitely makes me feel like I'm more in control of my little world, especially when the world outside is out of control. And it just feels stressful." I feel the same way. Decluttering and making your house better is really therapeutic in these tough times. My most dreaded spot is sentimental. Specifically old school papers and old cassette tapes that I recorded myself on. It's going to take a lot of time to get through those (plus I have to take the time to convert any tapes I want to keep to digital files).
Your messy to minimal series is my favorite!!! I notice 99% of feedback is positive on your channels but i have to say if you are dealing with any critics, don't pay any attention to them. You are an amazing mom and wife! I hope when i have children I am as good a mother as you are and you deserve to take time for your family. Love seeing your videos. ❤ stay safe!
Love your videos! One major thing that helped me is this quote from The Minimal Mom "Everything you bring into your house you have be willing to manage." That quote resinates with me when ever I'm debating a new purchase.
Yasss on the not folding kids clothes👏👏👏. There is NO point to folding 😂. Especially with girls, I have 3 they all have been through the stage of tearing out all the clothes in drawers to change 10x a day😂
Thank you so much for this video! I feel the same way about decluttering. It allows me to feel like I have control over my own little world, even if the outside world is out of control.
Also, have you looked into Burglabars for your daughter's closet? I use that to lock my 4-year-old's closet and they work fantastic (and are less of an eyesore).
Everytime you post a new declutter I'm like "how do you have more to declutter? You've already done such a great job!" Then I go and do the same in my home and I get it 😂
First, I want to say you are so easy to listen to! Happy, positive & motivating! The one spot I Really PUT OFF is the garage. We moved & I decluttered all the bins, labeled & organized them. But We still have boxes that I have put off doing. Now that it is cold, and the holidays, I will do the garage. I love it because there is NO SPIDERS.
I've got a huge pile of stuff by the front door of donations - the thrift stores by me aren't taking anything right now, but the ones near my parents are, so when my parents come to visit in 12 days, we'll be packaging things up in boxes to take back to their house and get donated. Can't wait to have that corner of my living room back! And I expect that we will be decluttering a ton of stuff from my parents' house over Christmas.
We moved into a new home in September and I love watching your inspiring videos. I'm struggling with finding a home for everything and trying to part with things. I'm so sorry about your grandma's passing. I love that you are so open about your relationship with our Lord. You are a real inspiration to me. We are so blessed to know that we will be with our loved ones again someday because of what Christ did for us. PTL. The Lord bless you this coming year in your new home. I have been bing watching your videos . Continue your great work. You're a great encouragement and inspiration to me.
Thank you Natalie! I moved to Australia over a year ago and can't believe how much stuff I've accumulated during this time. I'll declutter before the new year starts. I love your approach on motherhood and organising your belongings. Amazing :)
🙌🎉 Another great video Natalie! I could watch speed decluttering videos all day as I find them so relaxing - I've been on a decluttering and minimalism journey for over 3 years now and it never fails to amaze me how much more I can find to declutter, it just goes to show how decluttering is a continuing journey.
🎉 I love this series! I wish I was able to declutter as much as you, but my depression and anxiety gets the best of me a lot. HOWEVER, I’ve been approaching every item, as I see it, and decide if I/we need it. Slower...but forward motion is key! Also, 🙌
I’m working through watching this series. I have just started this journey of having a more minimalist mind set. Thank you for your helpful tips, kindness, and encouragement. God Bless you!
🎉 I would say my most dreaded spot has ways been the spare room.....mostly because it never really had a purpose and became the room I shuffled all my procrastinated decisions to. But with baby due in January and family going to be stayng with us I'm finally in the home stretch of clearing it out and giving that room a purpose
This is an amazing example of how easy and manageable de cluttering can be!! It doesn’t have to be done all at once, it is a work in progress! I find stuff daily as I pick out clothes or do dishes that I realize I want to declutter!
I wish we could collectively agree that we can embrace “minimalism” ideals without trying to fit into some idea of a minimalism “box”; I think it would feel so much more inclusive and kind! This is why I like the William Morris saying so much “have nothing in your houses you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful” - if you use two vacuums, enjoy your two vacuums! It’s only excess if it’s excessive for you and your life. I love this series. I’m also really excited about paring down and making room now and again in January. 🎉 I declutter ALL the time. I’ve been using some form of a capsule wardrobe off/on since 2013. I am still far from what most would call a “minimalist”. But I’m getting better at knowing what works for us, how much feels like enough, and what is a want and what is a need and when to pursue fulfilling each category. Cheers!
I just enjoy watching your videos. Each time I watch I tend to think of something else to declutter. Ha! I actually started decluttering several years ago when I was out of work and looking for stuff to sell for some extra money. Ever since then I go through my stuff twice a year or so. It's just me now as my kids are grown and live away from home. And I just donated another 3 bags and a box. Then reorganized my storage closet and realized half of it is now holiday decor and the other half is stuff to keep for my kids & stuff we inherited when my mom passed that are wonderful family memories that my kids want whenever they return home to get it. Ha! And since I'm an empty nester now, I just cut my kitchen stuff in half and boxed the rest for whenever I have company again. It's definitely a process in decluttering especially when downsizing from a 3 bedroom townhouse with a full basement to a 2 bedroom apartment then to an efficiency. You realize along the way what you need and what is meaningful enough to keep. Please keep sharing your videos Natalie. You are such an inspiration to us all. 🙂
Yes.... gotta lock up everything with kids around. My toddler now gets into big brothers closet and rearranges his clothing daily. Im a new subscriber and have really been enjoying this series! I'm ready to do another sweep of my home. Having kids made me a minimalist. I don't want to spend all day picking up! Blessings to yall!
I just started decluttering my entire house! Im nesting for my first baby due in April. The car garage is my most dreaded place to start! (watched the full video emoji! )
Omg....you JUST motivated me to WORK on making my home look more nicer!!!...I hit a DEAD END DEPRESSION since March after a downward spiral where I completely LOST myself!!! (Pathetic I know, I won't go into detail it's truly sad) BUT I watched your vid and I COMPLETELY wished that I could make my home like yours ITS BEAUTIFUL!!! THANK YOJ for this video!!...now ...I JUST have to PRAY that wee financially blessed so I can begin!!....and NO I am NOT pregnant but we are STILL trying , tho I turn 40 next year..SNOTHER prayer that I get pregnant before March cuz I'm completely giving up after March 2021..I just won't have the patience or strength
I am from the Netherlands. I love your videos. Decluttering is such an ongoing process. I am in the same spot as you are, the extreme decluttering is done, but i just have to keep it up. Especially with 5 kids. Thank you so much for your videos. I love watching them.
My most dreaded spot is the storage closet in my bedroom!! It was a bathroom at one point in its life but it was gutted out and never refinished so it’s now a catch all and I hate it.
My one spot that I dread decluttering is my bonus room. It’s not done but I did a big chunk of it yesterday. We were snowed in and I was inspired by you and some of my other favorite Chanel’s to watch. I filled my 30 gallon recycling bin with things to be recycled. It was super satisfying.
Love decluttering videos!! I am just SHOOK with how much I have gotten rid of the past 6 years. I’ve been a minimalist for a year now and I still filled a garbage bag a few days ago with donations. Things come in constantly through the years (gifts, new purchases (intentional but still) etc) as things get used and wore out there are always things to get rid of even with a small about of things owned. Especially with a kid! 🙂 thanks for the video!
🙌 Nice to see proper waste sorting ♻️🗑. Does your area have bagged (blue?) or bin recycling? For ewaste, I assume you must take it to ewaste recyclers.
I dreaded paperwork. I’ve done a lot of decluttering in the whole house over the last few years, but i’ve never done paperwork. I did it this morning! And so much was able to go. I’m not a minimalist, but i do love it when everything in my house has at least a reason to be there. We’re getting closer to it with every declutter.
🎉🙌 just moved our family internationally and brought less than ten suitcases of stuff. Going through all our stuff before moving definitely made me realize how much STUFF we had, and how little of it we actually used/cared about. It feels nice to start with a clean slate
I almost missed the premiere, myself. After staying up late trying to get UA-cam to cooperate with my upload I was woken up early by a kid who pooped on the floor accidentally 😩
You just inspired me so much. I decluttered so much a few days ago but I ended up going around my home again and found a few more stuff to donate and it feels so good 🙌🏼 Happy holidays 🤗
I decluttered my whole house after finishing a big renovation of our attic. I haven't trown away as much as you did over these last messy to minimal series, but still. Every room I've declutters feels so much brighter, even though they are hidden. The ONLY space I need to declutter is the closet under the stairs, which is our pantry.. so I LOVED your video about the budget version of a styled pantry. Will start that huge project in the upcoming week!
🤭 I wash them hang to dry really well fold but I no longer iron unless it looks super creased up 🤭 nobody even realised for one entire year that I didn't iron ,I used to do it every evening after dinner but what a waste they would pull clothes out and crush them so I stopped because it wasn't worth it
Dawn from The Minimal Mom is my ultimate Hero and has changed my Life... I feel she’s definitely influenced you too and I’m so glad you’ve shared your journey. Inspirational! 🥰
🙌 you were already one of my favourite youtubers before you started decluttering but now I enjoy your videos even more! I discovered minimalism 4 years ago and it has really brought peace to our house. And it is just so fun to be in charge of what you own...thank you for the nice video!
Got rid of the huge bulky dresser and started doing bins in our son's room, first time he dumped all of them out was right after laundry day. One very proud toddler and very cute, he helped clean, he's just growing and learning
U R giving your children a wonderful gift!! Some Thing they will do and be thankful for learning!! Love your chancel and I’m soooo much thankful for U! ❣️
I don't fold my kids clothes either and it has been life changing. I only hang their shirts and its nice. My older daughter would just throw her clean clothes on the floor after I spent all that time folding them so I was done with it.
🎉 just what needed to see today! Thanks for the inspiration and motivation! I love your cozy, minimalist lifestyle and you're both motivating and relaxing to listen to for me. I paused this video to go declutter some totes in my basement (my most dreaded place to clean/declutter). I was able to clear out 3 bags to donate and 1 bag of trash in less than 20 minutes, just needed the push! Thanks again! 🙌
I’m finally finished with my exams and this is the first weekend I’ve had free to declutter. I majorly decluttered my top floor of my house in the summer, and I’m so glad I did because it made going through it again THAT much more easier. Tomorrow is my downstairs huge de clutter. I also have had to stop my urge to clean in the middle of decluttering because it does stop my momentum. 🙌🏼 thanks for sharing!
🎉 you inspired my husband and I to truly start looking at tangible things differently and get rid of items a little bit at a time! Thank you so much for your content! It’s so relaxing and comfortable to watch! ☺️☺️☺️
Wonderful video Natalie..........agree with everything you say on here! Declutter, declutter, declutter!! Love it, so freeing and great feeling blessing others. Happy Holidays!
Loved it! I' m hanging around with stomach cramps and this was a very nice distraction and I find it somehow very relaxing to watch others work/declutter and it's inspiring too! Thank you very much. Throughout the last 2-3 month I decluttered a ton / the bulk of stuff. There is still more, but right now with my crampy stomach it's just time for hanging out and letting go and just be. Just found you today and I'm very happy that you have a whole series of videos for me! =) Thank you. It's much appreciated.
Last week I came across your channel and now binge watching your videos. I have already paired down a lot of items in our house due to a downsize 2years ago but you have motivated me to go through my house again. Thanks 😊. Side note I just realize we have the same square white dishes in our kitchen.
I already decluttered every room a month ago. I didn’t think I would find anything. But your video inspired me to just look around with a donation bag in hand! Two giant bags full!!!! Wow! Thank you! 🌟🎄
Wow!!!! Way to go, Tanna! This makes me so happy!
Yes! I did this before Thanksgiving too but am for sure doing it again this weekend! Kids are disastrous and somehow find MORE toys. I go through my kids' clothes every month bc they stain them up and get holes and outgrow things ridiculously fast! And we also homeschool (always have) but our school shelf NEVER stays organized😫
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Decluttering some last week. 6 bags of clothing 1 bag of linens and 2 bags of paper / magazines garbage 🙌🏻☺️✅
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Cant tell you how much I appreciate how unapologetically you do NOT fold your kids’ clothing!!!
Haha there's NO POINT!!!! That's time i'll never get back!
Same!!
I don’t do this now either - game changer!!
This is my second time watching her videos and I find her really likable. I do fold my kids clothing because I am a perfectionist and it would probably give me a heart attack not to. But I do love when somebody does what works for them and doesn't feel the need to answer to other people's opinion.
Do you 👍
Just started this and man I actually get the laundry put away in the drawers and it’s not left out for days! My kids can do most of it (3year old has trouble opening the drawers and 5y old still needs a few lessons on getting the drawers closed after opening) themselves now which is so nice and means I actually get laundry done from start to finish now!
Am I the only one that is addicted to decluttering videos? Like I can't spend a day without watching em 🤣🤣 It makes me feel so good and satisfied
Haha I think that's a great addiction! 😘
No 😂
“It feels like my house can take a breath”... a perfect way to describe decluttering! Love your videos!
I love watching you and The Minimal Mom. Her advice is to go layer by layer, like an onion. There’s no way to completely finish decluttering the first time you go through the house. I love that you go room by room and update us that you’ve already redone sections of your home since the first time. It’s very encouraging. ❤️
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Why is it so satisfying to see someone else declutter? 😁😁
It's empathy (and also easier than decluttering our own!)
🙌 I envy that you can declutter your entire house in less than 2 days. Advantages of living with less. I want to be there someday!
You can TOTALLY get there, Amy! It’s worth all the work!
I started the declutter process 2 years ago. We got stuff from my husband late grandma's house, my parents house, and his parents house, there was a lot of trips to Goodwill. But we are at a place where the house is manageable. I highly recommend decluttering one room a month, set a time for 15mins and just do 15 mins a day, so it's not overwhelming. No one can manage a house full of clutter, keep what you really need and get rid of the rest. Its a long process but SO worth it!
🙌🏻 wonderful to see a young mom like you taking the time to be so intentional about decluttering so you can focus on your family more! What an inspiration.
I'm on my desktop so can't leave any emojis... but like... you're amazing.
So are you Kim. I watch you and laugh. Like it's a Kim thing. That is how we roll.😘 PS. I still am trying to figure out The Nick Cage thing????
🙌 I'm so glad that I'm not the only parent that doesn't fold the kids' clothes. I used to waste so much time folding all of the tiny clothes, and my daughter would tear it to shreds in 30 seconds trying to find her favorite Unicorn shirt.
I appreciate your videos so much Natalie!! As a full time working, single mom, watching many you-tubers videos give me a lot of mommy guilt and frankly, make me jealous and want to buy all the things. But your minimal lifestyle is one that fits me, and I find your videos so relaxing. ❤❤❤
I feel the same way! Also a full time working mom. 🙌💗
Never feel bad about decluttering your mental space too. If a video or someone’s social media posts (especially “influencer” types) brings on shame or negative feelings, it’s okay to stop or unfollow. You are enough!
❤️ I have noticed that when we decor for the holidays I start feeling anxious. So I feel like decluttering more things from the house.
It can DEFINITELY cause some anxiety. I've totally been there! Decluttering my holiday decor collection has really helped with this, though!
Our house is less than 700sqft and we are a family of 6 so I HAVE to declutter constantly! I love your videos! You and Dawn really help when I feel unmotivated!😘💕
Wow kudos!
You need a youtube channel. I'd love to see that. We have 1500 square feet for a family of 6 and have trouble finding similar but I really don't want more space to maintain.
6!? How! That's amazing!
I love that you call things in your house "inventory". I'm not sure your thoughts on it, but to me I feel it can take the emotion away from things being "possessions" and make it easier to let go!
Yes! I've evolved my vocabulary about my things as I've learned to value letting go of what doesn't serve me or my family!
🎉 Been following you for about a year now and I want to thank you for being so encouraging and uplifting. You truly make a difference in my life.
Oh how kind of you to say! Thank you!
I really appreciate you showing that it's totally normal and fine to continue going back over the same areas multiple times. Decluttering and minimalism is not a one time thing, it's more of a journey. 🙌
I loved your messy to minimal series. Looking forward to this extreme decluttering episode!
You came up in my recommended section and I’ve been watching you for a few days now. I love your cleaning videos because they motivate me! 🙌
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We’re preparing to move and I’m trying to declutter! I needed this right now! 😄
Me too!!!! Moving this week! We’ve got this!!! Let’s do it!
I think we should decluttering as if we are moving an what we’d spend the time to pack for the move.
We’re moving in the next few months so that’s my motivation as well
Me too!! Xx
It’s worth it ! Makes unpacking so much easier. You can put unwanted but still used things at the end of your driveway with a free sign, or post on any neighborhood app you may have.
🙌 Feeling inspired! Having struggled with years of depression and anxiety, I believe I've let things go. Like years and years ago or most of my adult life. Definitely not a nice way to live.
Am I doing the whole minimalist thing? No. Do I watch every video? Yes. #premiergang
Okay. This is my second vid of decluttering I watched them back to back. While watching, I cleaned up my guest bath, shower room!.and part of the surfaces. Cleaned both sinks and put away cosmetics ( I'm a Mary Kay Consultant) cleaning mirrors. It looks so much better. I love that you do things while parenting and being with kids. I love how you addressed haters who criticized your decisions with kids rooms and clothing. I like that you have prioritized "good" clothes for church. I have watched many creators in the minimalist and declutter community. I love you. Really helps me. I will be pushing that button!
I found your channel a few months ago when I was decluttering to move to a new house... I have already moved and there's always clutter. This is great motivation :)
Yes, there is ALWAYS clutter! You can do it!
I’m sure you hear this a lot, but also it probably never gets old: I absolutely adore your videos. I save them for my “me time” in the evenings after kids go to bed. Your presence is calming, your editing is phenomenal, and I just really love watching.
🙌🏽 I love how it’s like an onion. You go though once and get a ton but then continue to find more as you go deeper.
I am watching this the day after Christmas and now I want to do a whole house declutter
🙌 i just started my declutter process a few days ago. Hubby just left a car trunk full of stuff at the thriftstore. Taking on the kitchen tomorrow. Which will probably take a full day 🙈...three kids and too much stuff. AMAZED you can do it in two days!!! Thanks for the inspiration and motivation
I love how you said, "Doing decluttering and living with less definitely makes me feel like I'm more in control of my little world, especially when the world outside is out of control. And it just feels stressful." I feel the same way. Decluttering and making your house better is really therapeutic in these tough times.
My most dreaded spot is sentimental. Specifically old school papers and old cassette tapes that I recorded myself on. It's going to take a lot of time to get through those (plus I have to take the time to convert any tapes I want to keep to digital files).
About to declutter some of the hotspots that are bugging me in my house. Perfect timing. 😊
Your messy to minimal series is my favorite!!! I notice 99% of feedback is positive on your channels but i have to say if you are dealing with any critics, don't pay any attention to them. You are an amazing mom and wife! I hope when i have children I am as good a mother as you are and you deserve to take time for your family. Love seeing your videos. ❤ stay safe!
Thank you for the sweet words!
🙌 Whole house “surface” declutter... such a good idea!
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Love your videos! One major thing that helped me is this quote from The Minimal Mom "Everything you bring into your house you have be willing to manage." That quote resinates with me when ever I'm debating a new purchase.
Yasss on the not folding kids clothes👏👏👏. There is NO point to folding 😂. Especially with girls, I have 3 they all have been through the stage of tearing out all the clothes in drawers to change 10x a day😂
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Thank you so much for this video! I feel the same way about decluttering. It allows me to feel like I have control over my own little world, even if the outside world is out of control.
Also, have you looked into Burglabars for your daughter's closet? I use that to lock my 4-year-old's closet and they work fantastic (and are less of an eyesore).
Everytime you post a new declutter I'm like "how do you have more to declutter? You've already done such a great job!" Then I go and do the same in my home and I get it 😂
First, I want to say you are so easy to listen to! Happy, positive & motivating! The one spot I Really PUT OFF is the garage. We moved & I decluttered all the bins, labeled & organized them. But We still have boxes that I have put off doing. Now that it is cold, and the holidays, I will do the garage. I love it because there is NO SPIDERS.
I've got a huge pile of stuff by the front door of donations - the thrift stores by me aren't taking anything right now, but the ones near my parents are, so when my parents come to visit in 12 days, we'll be packaging things up in boxes to take back to their house and get donated. Can't wait to have that corner of my living room back! And I expect that we will be decluttering a ton of stuff from my parents' house over Christmas.
We moved into a new home in September and I love watching your inspiring videos. I'm struggling with finding a home for everything and trying to part with things. I'm so sorry about your grandma's passing. I love that you are so open about your relationship with our Lord. You are a real inspiration to me. We are so blessed to know that we will be with our loved ones again someday because of what Christ did for us. PTL. The Lord bless you this coming year in your new home. I have been bing watching your videos . Continue your great work. You're a great encouragement and inspiration to me.
🙌 The closets and cabinets I don’t like decluttering at all because you never know what you will find 😂 Endless story!
Thank you Natalie! I moved to Australia over a year ago and can't believe how much stuff I've accumulated during this time. I'll declutter before the new year starts.
I love your approach on motherhood and organising your belongings. Amazing :)
I bleached my pretty grey and white towels recently... at least they’re all the same white and almost rose gold color lol 😂
🙌🎉 Another great video Natalie! I could watch speed decluttering videos all day as I find them so relaxing - I've been on a decluttering and minimalism journey for over 3 years now and it never fails to amaze me how much more I can find to declutter, it just goes to show how decluttering is a continuing journey.
My most dreaded spot is my office/craft room closet!! So hard to let go of crafting items I “might use for xyz”! 😆
🎉 I love this series! I wish I was able to declutter as much as you, but my depression and anxiety gets the best of me a lot. HOWEVER, I’ve been approaching every item, as I see it, and decide if I/we need it. Slower...but forward motion is key! Also, 🙌
I've already gotten rid of two packed carload of stuff, inspired by you. Currently going through my clothing a second time. #premieregang
I’m working through watching this series. I have just started this journey of having a more minimalist mind set. Thank you for your helpful tips, kindness, and encouragement. God Bless you!
🎉 I would say my most dreaded spot has ways been the spare room.....mostly because it never really had a purpose and became the room I shuffled all my procrastinated decisions to. But with baby due in January and family going to be stayng with us I'm finally in the home stretch of clearing it out and giving that room a purpose
This is an amazing example of how easy and manageable de cluttering can be!! It doesn’t have to be done all at once, it is a work in progress! I find stuff daily as I pick out clothes or do dishes that I realize I want to declutter!
Thank you so much for the kind words!!!
For 2 weeks im getting 10 things a day out of my house, and im already a minimalist. Kids rooms are a challange since they have 26 and 16 years old.
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I wish we could collectively agree that we can embrace “minimalism” ideals without trying to fit into some idea of a minimalism “box”; I think it would feel so much more inclusive and kind! This is why I like the William Morris saying so much “have nothing in your houses you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful” - if you use two vacuums, enjoy your two vacuums! It’s only excess if it’s excessive for you and your life. I love this series. I’m also really excited about paring down and making room now and again in January. 🎉 I declutter ALL the time. I’ve been using some form of a capsule wardrobe off/on since 2013. I am still far from what most would call a “minimalist”. But I’m getting better at knowing what works for us, how much feels like enough, and what is a want and what is a need and when to pursue fulfilling each category. Cheers!
🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼. I love this videos!!! The inspire me sooo much to declutter
I just enjoy watching your videos. Each time I watch I tend to think of something else to declutter. Ha! I actually started decluttering several years ago when I was out of work and looking for stuff to sell for some extra money. Ever since then I go through my stuff twice a year or so. It's just me now as my kids are grown and live away from home. And I just donated another 3 bags and a box. Then reorganized my storage closet and realized half of it is now holiday decor and the other half is stuff to keep for my kids & stuff we inherited when my mom passed that are wonderful family memories that my kids want whenever they return home to get it. Ha! And since I'm an empty nester now, I just cut my kitchen stuff in half and boxed the rest for whenever I have company again. It's definitely a process in decluttering especially when downsizing from a 3 bedroom townhouse with a full basement to a 2 bedroom apartment then to an efficiency. You realize along the way what you need and what is meaningful enough to keep. Please keep sharing your videos Natalie. You are such an inspiration to us all. 🙂
🙌🏼 This is making me reassess how many bath towels just my husband & I have 😓
Oh my goodness I have so many towels. I'm in the process of decluttering it will simplify my life so much. It's just my husband and myself.
Yes.... gotta lock up everything with kids around. My toddler now gets into big brothers closet and rearranges his clothing daily. Im a new subscriber and have really been enjoying this series! I'm ready to do another sweep of my home. Having kids made me a minimalist. I don't want to spend all day picking up! Blessings to yall!
Best tip ever “is to know when to stop” 😉
🙌🏻 totally agree with the feeling of being more in control of your life when you declutter. Love it! Thanks for the inspiration 😊
I have so many spots in my house that need to be decluttered. Your videos are always so motivating. #premieregang
I just started decluttering my entire house! Im nesting for my first baby due in April. The car garage is my most dreaded place to start! (watched the full video emoji! )
I cleaned my whole kitchen while watching this 🙌🏼😜
Omg....you JUST motivated me to WORK on making my home look more nicer!!!...I hit a DEAD END DEPRESSION since March after a downward spiral where I completely LOST myself!!! (Pathetic I know, I won't go into detail it's truly sad) BUT I watched your vid and I COMPLETELY wished that I could make my home like yours ITS BEAUTIFUL!!! THANK YOJ for this video!!...now ...I JUST have to PRAY that wee financially blessed so I can begin!!....and NO I am NOT pregnant but we are STILL trying , tho I turn 40 next year..SNOTHER prayer that I get pregnant before March cuz I'm completely giving up after March 2021..I just won't have the patience or strength
🎉🙌🏻 when you found the number 5 I felt like we were on Sesame Street hahaha
I am from the Netherlands. I love your videos. Decluttering is such an ongoing process. I am in the same spot as you are, the extreme decluttering is done, but i just have to keep it up. Especially with 5 kids.
Thank you so much for your videos. I love watching them.
My most dreaded spot is the storage closet in my bedroom!! It was a bathroom at one point in its life but it was gutted out and never refinished so it’s now a catch all and I hate it.
🙌🏻 I am loving this video! I’m 33 weeks pregnant and this is giving me so much motivation to pare down and declutter before baby comes!
Have you ever considered rolling their clothing? That’s what i do with my 2 year old and now when he puts his clothes away he rolls them too.
My one spot that I dread decluttering is my bonus room. It’s not done but I did a big chunk of it yesterday. We were snowed in and I was inspired by you and some of my other favorite Chanel’s to watch. I filled my 30 gallon recycling bin with things to be recycled. It was super satisfying.
🎉So excited for this video. I love that you are showing that even once you’ve decluttered there may still be stuff to declutter at a later date.
Love decluttering videos!! I am just SHOOK with how much I have gotten rid of the past 6 years. I’ve been a minimalist for a year now and I still filled a garbage bag a few days ago with donations. Things come in constantly through the years (gifts, new purchases (intentional but still) etc) as things get used and wore out there are always things to get rid of even with a small about of things owned. Especially with a kid! 🙂 thanks for the video!
🙌 Nice to see proper waste sorting ♻️🗑. Does your area have bagged (blue?) or bin recycling? For ewaste, I assume you must take it to ewaste recyclers.
Yep it does! Electronics and batteries are properly disposed of/recycled as well!
Gday from Sydney, Australia. I’ve been binge watching declutter videos as I’m clearing out my house at the moment. Happy Monday
My boy just turned 3 and we swear his growth spurt was this fall too!!
God lets them grow in the Fall for day care and play dates lol
I dreaded paperwork. I’ve done a lot of decluttering in the whole house over the last few years, but i’ve never done paperwork. I did it this morning! And so much was able to go. I’m not a minimalist, but i do love it when everything in my house has at least a reason to be there. We’re getting closer to it with every declutter.
Amazing, girl!!! ♥️♥️♥️
Do your “quarantined” pillows fluff back up like before when your take them out of the bag?
🎉🙌 just moved our family internationally and brought less than ten suitcases of stuff. Going through all our stuff before moving definitely made me realize how much STUFF we had, and how little of it we actually used/cared about. It feels nice to start with a clean slate
After Insomnia led to what we call a “donut night” I fell back to sleep and missed the premiere. I’m bummed.
I almost missed the premiere, myself. After staying up late trying to get UA-cam to cooperate with my upload I was woken up early by a kid who pooped on the floor accidentally 😩
@@NatalieBennett oh...nooo....
@@NatalieBennett Oh my, not jealous. That’s a tough way to wake up. I remember those days. Mine are 26 and 21 now.
You just inspired me so much. I decluttered so much a few days ago but I ended up going around my home again and found a few more stuff to donate and it feels so good 🙌🏼
Happy holidays 🤗
My storage outside. Like garden/garage storage, I’ve done the hole house but not That.🥴🇸🇪
I decluttered my whole house after finishing a big renovation of our attic. I haven't trown away as much as you did over these last messy to minimal series, but still. Every room I've declutters feels so much brighter, even though they are hidden. The ONLY space I need to declutter is the closet under the stairs, which is our pantry.. so I LOVED your video about the budget version of a styled pantry. Will start that huge project in the upcoming week!
Ok I paused the video and apparently my vanity also needed decluttering 😂🙌🏻
We call jeans "hard pants" too!! 😂
I am proud of you for going through the entire house at once! Great job!
🎉 Merry Christmas!
Who even still folds kid clothes?? Such a wasted effort.
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Thank you for watching the video and sticking around until the end! It means a lot!
🤭 I wash them hang to dry really well fold but I no longer iron unless it looks super creased up 🤭 nobody even realised for one entire year that I didn't iron ,I used to do it every evening after dinner but what a waste they would pull clothes out and crush them so I stopped because it wasn't worth it
I do!
Dawn from The Minimal Mom is my ultimate Hero and has changed my Life... I feel she’s definitely influenced you too and I’m so glad you’ve shared your journey. Inspirational! 🥰
The office 😬 it’s my catch all and full of family photos that I’m completely stuck on! 😰
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🙌 you were already one of my favourite youtubers before you started decluttering but now I enjoy your videos even more! I discovered minimalism 4 years ago and it has really brought peace to our house. And it is just so fun to be in charge of what you own...thank you for the nice video!
I have items to sell, a ton of brand new Harry Potter items. What doesn't sell soon, I'll be donating it all soon.
Got rid of the huge bulky dresser and started doing bins in our son's room, first time he dumped all of them out was right after laundry day. One very proud toddler and very cute, he helped clean, he's just growing and learning
Love the “soft pants/hard pants”😂.
Yes!!!
Lying on the couch with morning sickness for baby nr 4 and enjoying your decluttering. Can't wait until I feel better to start decluttering again!
master closets *horror movie theme music*
U R giving your children a wonderful gift!! Some
Thing they will do and be thankful for learning!! Love your chancel and I’m soooo much thankful for U! ❣️
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I don't fold my kids clothes either and it has been life changing. I only hang their shirts and its nice. My older daughter would just throw her clean clothes on the floor after I spent all that time folding them so I was done with it.
🎉 just what needed to see today! Thanks for the inspiration and motivation! I love your cozy, minimalist lifestyle and you're both motivating and relaxing to listen to for me.
I paused this video to go declutter some totes in my basement (my most dreaded place to clean/declutter). I was able to clear out 3 bags to donate and 1 bag of trash in less than 20 minutes, just needed the push! Thanks again! 🙌
I’m finally finished with my exams and this is the first weekend I’ve had free to declutter. I majorly decluttered my top floor of my house in the summer, and I’m so glad I did because it made going through it again THAT much more easier. Tomorrow is my downstairs huge de clutter. I also have had to stop my urge to clean in the middle of decluttering because it does stop my momentum. 🙌🏼 thanks for sharing!
i have been following you for a couple years now!! 🙌 I love your calming personality. thank you for all the energy you share!!
🎉 you inspired my husband and I to truly start looking at tangible things differently and get rid of items a little bit at a time! Thank you so much for your content! It’s so relaxing and comfortable to watch! ☺️☺️☺️
Wonderful video Natalie..........agree with everything you say on here! Declutter, declutter, declutter!! Love it, so freeing and great feeling blessing others. Happy Holidays!
Loved it! I' m hanging around with stomach cramps and this was a very nice distraction and I find it somehow very relaxing to watch others work/declutter and it's inspiring too! Thank you very much. Throughout the last 2-3 month I decluttered a ton / the bulk of stuff. There is still more, but right now with my crampy stomach it's just time for hanging out and letting go and just be. Just found you today and I'm very happy that you have a whole series of videos for me! =) Thank you. It's much appreciated.
🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻Great video. Love decluttering waves ! Its always good to do it in every season, that way it’s not as overwhelming.
Last week I came across your channel and now binge watching your videos. I have already paired down a lot of items in our house due to a downsize 2years ago but you have motivated me to go through my house again. Thanks 😊. Side note I just realize we have the same square white dishes in our kitchen.