My favorite thing about bins in any room is that instead of squatting down and rifling through stuff or needing a stool to look on a shelf etc I can just pull down the basket/bin grab what I need and then place the bin back. May sound lazy but I have arthritis and back issues and being able to simply pull things to waist height really saves me from a lot of physical pain.
As an "older" viewer who has raised 4 daughters, I have and still do, use many of these tips. We live in a cottage in the mountains and have the original 1946 kitchen, which is quite small, so storage is a huge problem. Containers are the only way to go for me and I have been decanting for years as it is the only way I can fit what I need into my cupboards. Also, once you get things organized and labeled, you will find putting things away in the same place each time becomes a habit and as you get older, that this is very helpful when you start to forget where you put things. LOL!!! If everything has a place, then you won't tend to put something in the wrong place and you rarely will loose anything.
Kallie, you're a life safer. I was verging on becoming a full blown hoarder a few years ago. After bereavement therapy I realised I was filling a void with "stuff" and becoming addicted to getting that "5 min fix" from shopping for "stuff" You've literally saved me from spiralling back into those bad habits. Just watching you gives me so much motivation & I've developed tidy habits without even trying. I feel so much better mentally and physically, now that I'm not holding onto so much "stuff". Your explanation about labels makes so much sense... will be trying that next. Thank you so much 💓
Seeing what you said about "filling the void with stuff", I realized that's what I've been doing for the last 4-1/2 years. And I'm trying to downsize to get into an independent living unit! Do you think it's too late to get into bereavement therapy? Seriously. Did it really help?
I do the same thing. Although, I keep a pillow case form the set I am replacing and store the new set in it. That way the whole set stays nice and fresh.
The folding method is definitely life changing. Like you, I won my husband over to this method with his huge tshirt collection. Now I fold everything this way and feel the warm smile of Ms. Kondo as I gaze into my drawer.
Bins to compartmentalize and contain have been great for me too. In an effort to be less wasteful, my main alteration from the bin/basket trend has been to reuse as much as possible. A lot of things I buy come in tins, glass or plastics that can actually look nice or cute, or I simply add a sticker, and they work wonderfully without having to buy anything new.
I have been decanting for years! It’s great, keep everything fresh, looks so much nicer, less waste, and bug free. Some things I’ve learned: square containers fit better than rounds because they are easier to stack. I tape the instructions (if needed) inside the top of the lid, and I label the expiration dates on the bottom or front of the container if it’s an infrequently used item so I know I need to use it before then and it becomes a part of my weekly meal plan. I use turntables for jams, condiments, etc. and my spices are in racks. As for vertical stacking of clothes (horizontal? Vertical? Both?) I fold pajama tops and bottoms together so that when I pull one part out, the other is with it. I had not considered doing this with sheets. What a great idea! Love this video. 😇
I've file folded clothes for years and it is such a space/time saver. I also organize my closet by sleeve length, casual or dress, and then color. It may take a minute to do the first time. But it's SO much easier to find the exact thing I want to wear. I know what length the sleeves are. I know what color it is. I know if it's casual or dress. So I can go directly to the section it belongs in and find it immediately. It also, as you mentioned does my my closet look really nice too 🙂
When we redid our kitchen I totally when whole hog into these organizing hacks. And they work! I did my spices just like yours and it is wonderful and esthetic to see. I decant now. I label. And after 4 months, everything is still in place. My spouse now knows where things live. And I do not overbuy as before. Thank you.
When you talked about decanting in one of your previous videos, I did that then in my kitchen. It is a huge huge improvement. It also creates less stress because visually it looks neat instead of all this writing all over the place that's made to try to catch your attention. I don't feel so overwhelmed in my kitchen anymore. Sometimes I just stand and admire my cupboards which my cousin helped me organize with all these decanted containers 😀
I learned this one the hard way! Cereal, oatmeal, etc. would be gone but the boxes were put back! Now I can visually see when we’re low on something and rotate my extras.
I really wish I could decant my kitchen. My boyfriend is basically a nomad, going from job to job in state to state and he has given me a lot of his old crap and loves to cook. I want to get rid of it but when he comes to visit he wants a specific thing that he gave me to cook with and he has given me so much stuff he can't find it through the clutter. I guess another option would be to put all the stuff he gave me that I don't use in a bin in my storage section of the house and bring it out when he visits - hmmm.
@@CopperValor I think that sounds like an excellent idea. And make it easier for him to find that way, as well as getting it out of your site. I have found that not having to see all that stuff has really calmed me
Kallie, you are the best organizer on UA-cam! You mention folding full sets of bedding; a similar idea that has always worked for me is to fold full sets of foldable clothes…tops, bottoms, underwear, socks..as ‘’’files” in my drawers or bins. Kids and grownups alike can leap into their clothes in a jiffy!
I love the idea of folding the sheets into a matching package! I have a lot of extra linens so it helps me to put them into large zip lock bags (2 -5 gallon) so I can see what they are at a glance. Also, spiders can't sneak in. I agree with you about how important it is to assess the area you are working on first, then go purchase the bin. I have made the mistake of gathering a plethora of different bins, then the bins, themselves, became more clutter! Also, I would get analysis paralysis over which bin to use for which space!
"spiders can't sneak in" SOLD!! I don't so much have a spider problem but I definitely have a garter snake problem and they're innocent but they have the gall to startle me! Especially when I think it's a toy on my son's floor while I'm cleaning and it runs after I grab it 😳
@@zeldadanielle I can't even begin to explain why spiders scare me so much! Any spider, dime sized and up (with the exception of daddy long-legs) terrify me.
A few people asked about expiration dates. What I do, especially with spices and less frequently used baking goods, is add a second label on the bottom with the expiration date. This works well for me and helps me know when I need to buy a smaller quantity the next time since I'm not using it up.
That's a question I wanted to ask. But also what about when you restock & you have to put new expiration date labels? How do you remove the labels without leaving sticky residue on your bins?
@@cartooncraze5948 I make laminated labels with my Brother P-touch. They stay on well, but peel off easily when time to change it. I use them in my garden as well. They have lasted years.
Love the idea of decanting. Make everything look so much nicer/cleaner. Now days there are so many recalls how do you now if you have recall products if you don't have the original package?
I have a bin for the food containers’ lids, it works like a charm! Also, there’s people who has a TON of food containers, the key is to limit how many you have and it won’t be all cluttered up.
Re linens: I use a sharpie on the tags to mark a capital Q,K, T because sometimes in a hurry you can’t tell what size sheets your bundle is. I also use a safety pin to indicate which corner is top right for the fitted sheet, it can help!
Most of my fitted sheets come with tags that are labled either top/bottom or side. It was a happy surprize when I first saw this, and I'm a bit embarrassed that I had never considered marking them myself and saving a lot of frustration!
Yes! Labeling works! My son loves it. He totally goes with it and is so good about putting things away. I always thought he was just naturally messy. (It may have been a source of stress for him 😬) He always puts things where they go now. Bless his heart ❤️
Hey Callie, great video, once again! I love your pantry and kitchen organization videos. Could you maybe do a video on where you got your various containers? Often I will watch an organization video and think the containers they used are just what I need; only to discover that the containers are no where to be found. Can you help in this area?
I've always LOVED the look of decanted pantry and frig items but, like you, have been skeptical of what seems to be pointless time-consuming effort. Thought I was smart resisting this fad but you made some good points to consider. Thanks, Kallie!
I grew up with a cardboard box in the cabinet full of lids for food storage. I currently use one drawer in the kitchen to hold the kitchen towels and all the lids. It works great for me because I just know which lids fit which containers, especially since we recently replaced our old containers to new matching sets so things are even easier to find. And then I have some stuff saved up for when my nieces move out on there own (which is growing near).
I've been folding & storing my sheet sets like this for years. So great. No more frustration on finding the matching pillowcase or fitted sheet. I may have to rethink my organizational ideas for my kitchen now. Going to switch to the clear acrylic bins.
I actually put outfits folded into each other so there is no time spent looking for matches or wondering if you will have a top that matches that particular bottom. And I only shop in outfits, not singles. Clothes are the hardest to keep on top of for me, especially with 3 kids and this simplifies my life so much!
I love the sheet tip! I learned this about a year ago, and it makes me feel so peaceful - which sounds goofy, but I don't care. It was a game changer for me!
I’m a lover of bins and labels 😍 For Tupperware I only buy two sizes so that helps me with storage of them. I hate having multiple sizes. I have one size for left overs and another for lunches. That’s it lol
For years I have stored my sheets by folding them, then putting the sheets & pillow case in to the other pillowcase. When they're put at the end of the pillowcase, it's easy to fold them over as you showed when putting yours together. They're then stood upright across the shelf so you can see all sheet sets.
Decanting it awesome, and level it up by taking weighed empty jars to a bulk refillery and save even more hassle because you fill the jar exactly and then you don't even have to do the decanting from packets. More eco friendly, slightly more work up front but much easier and quicker at the end of the process - take it home and stick it on the shelf and job done! and thanks for the kick up the butt - i finally did some file folding and have SO much extra space in my drawers. awesome ;)
I’m finding storage containers set boundaries I need with quantity of items- I have more glass containers and water bottles than I can use and store, so time to let some go. I’m finding decanting does make the pantry more functional and grocery inventory simpler- I have to watch again, I’m trying to keep up as you spoke so quickly. Always appreciate your motivation! Happy summer 🌈☀️
I'm in the process of reorganizing my kitchen... I use some great bins/containers from Walmart & am happy with how the project is coming along. I'm also working on my craft room, following tips from crafters I follow through social media. Like you, it takes me a while to buy in to the methods, but in the end am very satisfied with the results.
Great info. I'm finding that even with things being so organized, you will have to throw out or donate items because with all the organization (especially food storage containers and pots and pans) you'll actually have "less" space in some instances. But, it does force you to consider what is useful and what is not. I'm organizing and de-cluttering as I type this. It is truly an ongoing process.
78 years old with a touch of arthritis in my thumbs, I find those bags with the zip lock style closure very difficult to deal with. (The bags are stiffer than regular zip lock baggies.) By transferring the contents to a container with a snug lid it's easier on my hands and the right container keeps food fresh longer.
Rolling all the sheets into the top sheet is a good idea. I’m currently putting my sheets into one of the pillow cases, that works well for me but the top sheet thing is easier and it looks good too. 🙌
i just bought rectangular study nice containers from my supermarket at the corner of the street. i can stack up to 4 of the small ones, 2 mediums or 1 big + 1 small. it’s just perfect! and i can buy extra containers when i go shopping for groceries. i can buy single containers, and not a 12 pack. i need one more medium? i grab one! i use them in my pantry and also for leftover food in the fridge, to freeze cooked food and as my bento boxes! they are so useful and versatile 🥰 leak proof, microwaveable, freezer safe, stackable, clear, dishwasher safe. just GOD SENT! i fit so much more products into my pantry now and nothing falls into my face when i look for something. and it keeps my pantry bug free!!!!!
@@sherrylynn4597 i just use those that my supermarket (Edeka in Germany) at the corner sells. i love that i can just drop by and buy one container of the size i need and that i don’t have to order a 12 pack on amazon. plus, they fit my shelves perfectly. you should measure your shelves and see what kind of volumes of what you need to store. then try to find what suits you. i have plastic containers with a rubber band. easy to clean, lightweight, they don’t break like glass. other people might prefer glass. some containers are fancy, they might have a leveling tool or a sifter, but i don’t bake that often. you need to assess your needs! :)
I love your resistance to viral organization! I too am a rebel without a clue in that I'm never reading what everyone is reading. I either read it before it became "the thing" or I will read it five years after the hype dies down. I know it's silly.
Fellow book lover here so I get how you relate this your reading life 😍 My only reason for reading books that everyone else seems to be reading now, is that it’s great to have bookish conversations when it’s still fresh in everyone’s minds
I have a large box of books that my late husband kept trying to get me throw out. My response: "No, they're for my retirement." 4 years into retirement, I seem to spend the majority of my time going to doctor and other necessary appointments, or moving paper from one flat surface to another in a vain attempt to declutter; I haven't touched them! This program is going to be so helpful.
For decanting... Do you do anything to keep up with expiration dates? There's certain things I only use on occasion that I'd be afraid might expire... I know you said you find you waste less but I'm assuming there's still things on occasion. I cannot keep up the filing clothes thing. I've tried multiple times. It's just not sustainable with me. But I did recently discover that rolling my clothes essentially establishes the same thing and I can do that because it's much more mindless for me. Also idk what clicked for me yesterday but I finally got the "done is better than trying to be perfect and not doing it" finally sunk in and my cleaning paralysis seemed to break. I've been using your, and Dana K White, and ClutterBug's tips (I'm a butterfly) to help me the past 24 hours or so and they've all been great so far. Right now my labeling system is just paper I tape on stuff but it's helping and I eventually do wanna get the cutesy labels. I am having to pace myself because I definitely don't have the money to get all the organization things right now but I am finding what I think might work for me and starting to create a list so I can get things as I'm able
I am similar to you. I also roll my clothes in my drawers, file my Undies and socks, and hang my bras! They take up less space hanging than trying to keep them neat in a drawer. And yeah the better not perfect idea was a game changer for me. And just cheap sticky labels that I write on with a sharpie is fine, when I know it works that way for months, then I consider better labels.
On things like spices and different baking goods I add a second label on the bottom with the expiration date. This helps a lot with items I use less frequently.
I love when things I have done my whole life or my mom showed me become trendy 😁 One thing I did for my special needs daughter: her shirts are in cubby bins. I rotate the current season into an area without an actual bin. It visually does the same thing as the horizontal folding. She can SEE her stack of shirts and not just wear the one from the top of the bin.
I started storing sheet & towel sets in packing cubes (credit for the idea goes to Sally Combs - Lug). On the top shelf of the linen closet, I stack them vertically (like books). They stay put and it makes better use of that space that would otherwise go to waste.
My favorite sheet hack is to put the folded sheets into the matching pillowcase and toss them in baskets labeled with the size (twin, queen, King) in my linen closet
I love the file method for clothes. Especially for the kids. At the end of the week though it is kinda out of whack. But not so much as if it were regular stacks. The main reason I did it was bc they can see which shirt they wanted without messing up the rest. 2nd is bc it looks super cool.
Kallie, great video. I loved and laughed about the bins. I'm a bin-a-holic. For years I'd buy bins just because I knew I needed "something" for a particular purpose or drawer without first evaluating whether it would fit, or if it was practical, or if there was a style better suited to the need. I had to learn the hard way that a square bin by XYZ may not be the same version of square by PDQ manufacturer (one may be perfectly square, while one may taper down); not all bins stack the way they're supposed to; not all kitchen drawer utensil organizers are the same even though they may appear that way; and that the very same bin you want to get this year (to match your existing kitchen set, for example) may have an entirely different lid style or internal area shape than what you have now!
Thank you for this. I really need to try some of these. The bed sheet folding I have always done . My mother always did this and I learned it from her. I thought everyone did that since it just was always a part of my life. Thank you again for all you do.
I started folding my t-shirts similar to the way you do a few months ago. It is a game changer! I would love a link to your rolling bins. I find it hard to find bins that have straight up sides. Most flare out so they are bigger at the top than the bottom. That is wasted precious space.
I’ve never commented before because I typically watch your videos as I’m doing my morning routine and take my phone along with me. But I just wanted to stop today and take the time to say how much value that your content provides and also that I just really enjoy you as a person:) 🥰
Where can I find the individual plastic bin with integrated wheels that you use on shelves? Could not find link to those in the product list from your "I hired a professional organizer" video. Would love some of these for my deep cabinets.
Folding sheets bonus hack, instead of putting them inside the flat sheet, I put everything inside one inside out pillow case. That way the flat sheet stays clean!
I do love bin organizing. I didn’t alway’s, but While cleaning my place a while back, I started to pick up a few, then a few more so on and so on. I love it. Love you, and you’re video’s. Ty for the extra tips. 🥰❤️
Your videos came in my feed out of nowhere but I subscribed today as I’m organizing my house .. so many of these things came in handy thank you for the shares! ❤
I joined the air fryer club a little late too! Bought one that's multi function (slow cooking, sous vid, grill, steam, etc). It allowed me to get rid of other single purpose items in my kitchen. Starting to replace some of my bins with clear bins in the fridge. Doing it as my budget allows.
I started file folding like this a few years ago. I started with kids clothes then adult underwear t-shirts. I've phased it in until I got in the habit. Sheet sets folded together is awesome! My overstock is pillow cases. It's fine with me. I still put them horizontal because they are on a high shelf. Clear bins here I come.
I’ve implemented many of your organizational ideas over the last year ie: canned goods in plastic dispensers, bins in the fridge, all my pastas in containers, bins in drawers, etc. and now I will get another couple bins for my food containers! BRILLIANT!
I do the file folding with some clothes - underwear, jeans, other pants and capris, and organise all clothes by colour. The folding takes up less space, you don't make a mess getting things out, and it's easier to find them. Pass on decanting. My pantry's organised so I don't buy things I already have. Also pass on labelling things, but I live by myself. I can see how it'd be helpful if you have kids, or just a partner.
Thanks so much for taking the mental factor into account with your explanations. I've been fighting clutter my whole life and the only thing that's starting to help is working WITH my brain and habits to create solutions, rather than trying to force them to fit into some arbitrary system that just looks nice.
If you have bulk shopping, the decanting makes way more sense because you can just bring the container you store it in and fill that up! Or use a reusable bag to get it from the store to your home
We put the top, bottom and one pillow case, fold it, and stuff it into the remaining pillowcase - that way they are even more compact and don't fall apart if someone's rummaging through the closet. But with my kids' sheets - we just do a double fold, and slide them under their mattress - makes storing SO much easier - and we can still get 2 sets in between the mattress and box spring.
Totally agree with the bins! Moved house recently and hubby wanted to by bins and organize the kitchen before we unpacked and I was like "No. I want to see what mess we need to fix after everything is unpacked". Buy a bin for a mess, not make a mess for a bin
I label my containers and their matching lids A, B, etc. the labels are dishwasher proof and it’s efficient to use. Can’t believe it has come to this, but it works!
I've been file folding my tee shirts and socks since the early '80s. (Major OCD) Was stunned to find Marie Kondo does it the same way! I tried making packages of sheet sets by putting them inside a pillow case, but that was very messy compared to my ocd-folded stacks. I'm going to try your flat-sheet-wrap method now, it's making my inner ocd purr! I've tried decanting a few things, but considering I line up the original packaging with the edge of the shelf like some kind of Sleeping With The Enemy psycho, I only decant one or two things.
I store our bed sheets set in a sweater bag including the matching pillow cases, so they all stay together as a group, and they are see through bags, so it is easy to grab without opening each bag to see which style sheets I want to use at that time. I fold them nice and flat, folded just little smaller than the inner dimensions of the bag, so they store uniform and stackable, one sweater bag on top of each other. I've been doing this method for years.
My family eats a ton of peanut butter so we had a lot of large peanut butter jars. I remember my mother reusing the jars from my childhood for oatmeal and pastas. We now have matching sets. Lol.
Haha I’m the same way with the skepticism! It took me years before getting an air fryer and instant pot 😅 Also as much as I like to think I know where everything is, I’m constantly asked where things are by my husband so you convinced me with the labeling 👍🏽
The peace of mind that comes from really rethinking is immeasurable. I sincerely enjoy your channel! Your sense of humor is on point! Carry on, Dear!!!! 🤯🎉🎊🎉✨🌟✨🌟
I went minimalist for my closet. I hang all my shirts and pants. Have a 3 cube organizer for delicates, shorts, tank tops and swimsuit and belts. There is no dresser in my room. No flat surface to collect stuff and dust.
Great tips! When my kids were young I also decanted their toys. Before they could read I labeled each bin with a picture of what went in each bin. It really helped when it was time for them to put their toys away.
What did you do with the packaging? Did you ever find that you needed the original packaging for things like yard sales, donations, or handing it down?
for the sheets I almost follow the same ,have for years but I take the pillowcase and store all matching and folded sets instead of the top sheet, really helps if you have kids that go tearing thru the closet looking for something lol
Wow! I love the overstock bins. I never knew what to do with the "extras". This is life changing! I love your sheet storage.. I have tried & tried tho and cannot fold them neatly. Sigh. We did the same thing with microwaves. When they first came out we saw no use for them. Finally got one and the rest is history so it's said.. ha! Great video. Thnx!
I fold roughly and store the whole sheet set in one of the pillowcases, it looks pretty neat and it seems faster than trying to make the folds perfect!
I want to Thank You for your videos !! 💜 You have helped me get motivated to organize my home and to get rid of things I will never use. I have so much more space in my closets and cabinets. I can find things easier. TY. TY. TY. 😎
I have done the refrigerator clear bins. I love it. It’s basically decanting for the fridge. It saves me so much time in the morning packing lunches and I love an organized fridge and the buns keep the rest of the family from craming items on the shelf that don’t belong there.
My favorite thing about bins in any room is that instead of squatting down and rifling through stuff or needing a stool to look on a shelf etc I can just pull down the basket/bin grab what I need and then place the bin back. May sound lazy but I have arthritis and back issues and being able to simply pull things to waist height really saves me from a lot of physical pain.
May sound lazy but if it works better it's worth it! 👍🏻
Yes! Same 👍
Thanks. I have that, too, and I’m only 4’9”. It’s hard! 💕
@@Tinyteacher1111 I feel your pain! I’m a bit taller at 5’ 1” and I’m still vertically challenged when it comes to so many things!
Same here.
As an "older" viewer who has raised 4 daughters, I have and still do, use many of these tips. We live in a cottage in the mountains and have the original 1946 kitchen, which is quite small, so storage is a huge problem. Containers are the only way to go for me and I have been decanting for years as it is the only way I can fit what I need into my cupboards. Also, once you get things organized and labeled, you will find putting things away in the same place each time becomes a habit and as you get older, that this is very helpful when you start to forget where you put things. LOL!!! If everything has a place, then you won't tend to put something in the wrong place and you rarely will loose anything.
Kallie, you're a life safer. I was verging on becoming a full blown hoarder a few years ago. After bereavement therapy I realised I was filling a void with "stuff" and becoming addicted to getting that "5 min fix" from shopping for "stuff" You've literally saved me from spiralling back into those bad habits. Just watching you gives me so much motivation & I've developed tidy habits without even trying. I feel so much better mentally and physically, now that I'm not holding onto so much "stuff". Your explanation about labels makes so much sense... will be trying that next. Thank you so much 💓
Seeing what you said about "filling the void with stuff", I realized that's what I've been doing for the last 4-1/2 years. And I'm trying to downsize to get into an independent living unit!
Do you think it's too late to get into bereavement therapy? Seriously. Did it really help?
@@4Redhead39 its never to late.
I'm sorry for your loss. Sending you a virtual hug.
How did you change your mindset? I keep buying little inexpensive gadgets, etc. I have no more room in my house!!
I love this woman!!
I love her ideas, how genuine she is, and how her presentation just grabs my attention!
When I fold my sheets I tuck them in to one of the pillow cases :) completely changed my life!!
I do this too, love it!
Me too!! Best tip I’ve used for linens.
Lol
Yes, the set itself has its own little sack!
I do the same thing. Although, I keep a pillow case form the set I am replacing and store the new set in it. That way the whole set stays nice and fresh.
The folding method is definitely life changing. Like you, I won my husband over to this method with his huge tshirt collection. Now I fold everything this way and feel the warm smile of Ms. Kondo as I gaze into my drawer.
Bins to compartmentalize and contain have been great for me too. In an effort to be less wasteful, my main alteration from the bin/basket trend has been to reuse as much as possible. A lot of things I buy come in tins, glass or plastics that can actually look nice or cute, or I simply add a sticker, and they work wonderfully without having to buy anything new.
I have been decanting for years! It’s great, keep everything fresh, looks so much nicer, less waste, and bug free. Some things I’ve learned: square containers fit better than rounds because they are easier to stack. I tape the instructions (if needed) inside the top of the lid, and I label the expiration dates on the bottom or front of the container if it’s an infrequently used item so I know I need to use it before then and it becomes a part of my weekly meal plan. I use turntables for jams, condiments, etc. and my spices are in racks. As for vertical stacking of clothes (horizontal? Vertical? Both?) I fold pajama tops and bottoms together so that when I pull one part out, the other is with it. I had not considered doing this with sheets. What a great idea! Love this video. 😇
Very informative information. Thank you!!
I've file folded clothes for years and it is such a space/time saver. I also organize my closet by sleeve length, casual or dress, and then color. It may take a minute to do the first time. But it's SO much easier to find the exact thing I want to wear. I know what length the sleeves are. I know what color it is. I know if it's casual or dress. So I can go directly to the section it belongs in and find it immediately. It also, as you mentioned does my my closet look really nice too 🙂
When we redid our kitchen I totally when whole hog into these organizing hacks. And they work! I did my spices just like yours and it is wonderful and esthetic to see. I decant now. I label. And after 4 months, everything is still in place. My spouse now knows where things live. And I do not overbuy as before. Thank you.
When you talked about decanting in one of your previous videos, I did that then in my kitchen. It is a huge huge improvement. It also creates less stress because visually it looks neat instead of all this writing all over the place that's made to try to catch your attention. I don't feel so overwhelmed in my kitchen anymore. Sometimes I just stand and admire my cupboards which my cousin helped me organize with all these decanted containers 😀
I learned this one the hard way! Cereal, oatmeal, etc. would be gone but the boxes were put back! Now I can visually see when we’re low on something and rotate my extras.
@@Sorchia56 Great point!!!
@@alyce-kayruckelshaus1224 Cheers! I have my moments of good ideas every 10 years or so! 😂😂😂
I really wish I could decant my kitchen. My boyfriend is basically a nomad, going from job to job in state to state and he has given me a lot of his old crap and loves to cook. I want to get rid of it but when he comes to visit he wants a specific thing that he gave me to cook with and he has given me so much stuff he can't find it through the clutter. I guess another option would be to put all the stuff he gave me that I don't use in a bin in my storage section of the house and bring it out when he visits - hmmm.
@@CopperValor I think that sounds like an excellent idea. And make it easier for him to find that way, as well as getting it out of your site. I have found that not having to see all that stuff has really calmed me
Kallie, you are the best organizer on UA-cam! You mention folding full sets of bedding; a similar idea that has always worked for me is to fold full sets of foldable clothes…tops, bottoms, underwear, socks..as ‘’’files” in my drawers or bins. Kids and grownups alike can leap into their clothes in a jiffy!
I love the idea of folding the sheets into a matching package! I have a lot of extra linens so it helps me to put them into large zip lock bags (2 -5 gallon) so I can see what they are at a glance. Also, spiders can't sneak in. I agree with you about how important it is to assess the area you are working on first, then go purchase the bin. I have made the mistake of gathering a plethora of different bins, then the bins, themselves, became more clutter! Also, I would get analysis paralysis over which bin to use for which space!
"spiders can't sneak in" SOLD!! I don't so much have a spider problem but I definitely have a garter snake problem and they're innocent but they have the gall to startle me! Especially when I think it's a toy on my son's floor while I'm cleaning and it runs after I grab it 😳
Where do you get these bags??
Dollar tree has 2 gallon bags and also Ziplock makes huge XL bags.
@@zeldadanielle You don’t have a spider problem because the snake are eating them(:
@@zeldadanielle I can't even begin to explain why spiders scare me so much! Any spider, dime sized and up (with the exception of daddy long-legs) terrify me.
A few people asked about expiration dates. What I do, especially with spices and less frequently used baking goods, is add a second label on the bottom with the expiration date. This works well for me and helps me know when I need to buy a smaller quantity the next time since I'm not using it up.
That's a question I wanted to ask. But also what about when you restock & you have to put new expiration date labels? How do you remove the labels without leaving sticky residue on your bins?
@@cartooncraze5948 I make laminated labels with my Brother P-touch. They stay on well, but peel off easily when time to change it.
I use them in my garden as well. They have lasted years.
@@bethheerten1132 I do the same thing.
Goo Gone/Goof Off are must haves for me!
Love the idea of decanting. Make everything look so much nicer/cleaner. Now days there are so many recalls how do you now if you have recall products if you don't have the original package?
I have a bin for the food containers’ lids, it works like a charm! Also, there’s people who has a TON of food containers, the key is to limit how many you have and it won’t be all cluttered up.
Re linens: I use a sharpie on the tags to mark a capital Q,K, T because sometimes in a hurry you can’t tell what size sheets your bundle is. I also use a safety pin to indicate which corner is top right for the fitted sheet, it can help!
love the safety pin to mark the sheet! I love you!!
That is genius 👏🙌
Great tip 💕
I put the sheet set INSIDE of one of the pillow cases, instead of wrapping in the flat sheet!
Most of my fitted sheets come with tags that are labled either top/bottom or side. It was a happy surprize when I first saw this, and I'm a bit embarrassed that I had never considered marking them myself and saving a lot of frustration!
Yes! Labeling works! My son loves it. He totally goes with it and is so good about putting things away. I always thought he was just naturally messy. (It may have been a source of stress for him 😬) He always puts things where they go now. Bless his heart ❤️
Hey Callie, great video, once again! I love your pantry and kitchen organization videos. Could you maybe do a video on where you got your various containers? Often I will watch an organization video and think the containers they used are just what I need; only to discover that the containers are no where to be found. Can you help in this area?
Same here, I’d love to know where you got those clear drawer-like bins for kids snacks!
Yes I can't find the bins she mentioned with wheels anywhere on her Amazon affiliate link page..
Decanting grocery items means not having all the marketing words shouting at you from your pantry. Much calmer.
Great ideas; I am happy to say that I need very few organizing bins because I got rid of so much these past 2 1/2 yrs.
That right there is the best! Well done!
I've always LOVED the look of decanted pantry and frig items but, like you, have been skeptical of what seems to be pointless time-consuming effort. Thought I was smart resisting this fad but you made some good points to consider. Thanks, Kallie!
My Nana taught me the horizontal folding for drawers and bed linens as a kid! Labelling is amazing, everyone knows where to put things.
I grew up with a cardboard box in the cabinet full of lids for food storage. I currently use one drawer in the kitchen to hold the kitchen towels and all the lids. It works great for me because I just know which lids fit which containers, especially since we recently replaced our old containers to new matching sets so things are even easier to find. And then I have some stuff saved up for when my nieces move out on there own (which is growing near).
I love the speed of your brain and speech! Thanks for always having such informative content. 🤩
I've been folding & storing my sheet sets like this for years. So great. No more frustration on finding the matching pillowcase or fitted sheet.
I may have to rethink my organizational ideas for my kitchen now. Going to switch to the clear acrylic bins.
I actually put outfits folded into each other so there is no time spent looking for matches or wondering if you will have a top that matches that particular bottom. And I only shop in outfits, not singles. Clothes are the hardest to keep on top of for me, especially with 3 kids and this simplifies my life so much!
I love the sheet tip! I learned this about a year ago, and it makes me feel so peaceful - which sounds goofy, but I don't care. It was a game changer for me!
Kallie, I'm interested in finding out the brands of label maker, pull out/roll out drawers, & what container you use for your can goods.
Me, too! Wondered where you got the roll-out bins? I looked in your Amazon favorites, but didn't find it.
@@dianesharp6094 I looked so many places trying to find them also. I might have found them at the container store but not sure.
I’m a lover of bins and labels 😍 For Tupperware I only buy two sizes so that helps me with storage of them. I hate having multiple sizes. I have one size for left overs and another for lunches. That’s it lol
For years I have stored my sheets by folding them, then putting the sheets & pillow case in to the other pillowcase. When they're put at the end of the pillowcase, it's easy to fold them over as you showed when putting yours together. They're then stood upright across the shelf so you can see all sheet sets.
Decanting it awesome, and level it up by taking weighed empty jars to a bulk refillery and save even more hassle because you fill the jar exactly and then you don't even have to do the decanting from packets. More eco friendly, slightly more work up front but much easier and quicker at the end of the process - take it home and stick it on the shelf and job done! and thanks for the kick up the butt - i finally did some file folding and have SO much extra space in my drawers. awesome ;)
Your makeup is always very pretty, but I especially think this lip color- looks fabulous on you!
I’m finding storage containers set boundaries I need with quantity of items- I have more glass containers and water bottles than I can use and store, so time to let some go. I’m finding decanting does make the pantry more functional and grocery inventory simpler- I have to watch again, I’m trying to keep up as you spoke so quickly. Always appreciate your motivation! Happy summer 🌈☀️
I'm in the process of reorganizing my kitchen... I use some great bins/containers from Walmart & am happy with how the project is coming along. I'm also working on my craft room, following tips from crafters I follow through social media. Like you, it takes me a while to buy in to the methods, but in the end am very satisfied with the results.
Great info. I'm finding that even with things being so organized, you will have to throw out or donate items because with all the organization (especially food storage containers and pots and pans) you'll actually have "less" space in some instances. But, it does force you to consider what is useful and what is not. I'm organizing and de-cluttering as I type this. It is truly an ongoing process.
78 years old with a touch of arthritis in my thumbs, I find those bags with the zip lock style closure very difficult to deal with. (The bags are stiffer than regular zip lock baggies.) By transferring the contents to a container with a snug lid it's easier on my hands and the right container keeps food fresh longer.
Great video!! I gotta try the linen tip, I currently roll them in a ball and shove 😮
I saw a tip long ago about folding up the sheets and putting them INSIDE the matching pillowcase. It works.
@@curiouscitizen4098 I admire your executive functioning, but I do not have enough of my own to do the pillowcase trick
Lmao I did this for too long but we get too many people coming to stay and i could never find sheet sets 😂😂 it was time
My two favorite ladies! Love you both!
@@curiouscitizen4098 I do this as well, really works.
Rolling all the sheets into the top sheet is a good idea. I’m currently putting my sheets into one of the pillow cases, that works well for me but the top sheet thing is easier and it looks good too. 🙌
I have resisted decanting because I never understood how you bought the exact right sized containers. Now I get it!! Thank you!!
i just bought rectangular study nice containers from my supermarket at the corner of the street. i can stack up to 4 of the small ones, 2 mediums or 1 big + 1 small. it’s just perfect! and i can buy extra containers when i go shopping for groceries. i can buy single containers, and not a 12 pack. i need one more medium? i grab one! i use them in my pantry and also for leftover food in the fridge, to freeze cooked food and as my bento boxes! they are so useful and versatile 🥰 leak proof, microwaveable, freezer safe, stackable, clear, dishwasher safe. just GOD SENT! i fit so much more products into my pantry now and nothing falls into my face when i look for something. and it keeps my pantry bug free!!!!!
@@BlondeQtie where do you get the nice containers? is it a specific brand?
@@sherrylynn4597 i just use those that my supermarket (Edeka in Germany) at the corner sells. i love that i can just drop by and buy one container of the size i need and that i don’t have to order a 12 pack on amazon. plus, they fit my shelves perfectly. you should measure your shelves and see what kind of volumes of what you need to store. then try to find what suits you. i have plastic containers with a rubber band. easy to clean, lightweight, they don’t break like glass. other people might prefer glass. some containers are fancy, they might have a leveling tool or a sifter, but i don’t bake that often. you need to assess your needs! :)
The method of putting lids on your storage containers is great - but prefer to stack them up by sizes rather than putting them in bins.
Yes, I store with lids on and stack. Whatever does not fit in cupboard stacked, goes away!
You have become one of my favorite youtubers. Love the style of your videos and how you keep it real! 🥰
I love your resistance to viral organization! I too am a rebel without a clue in that I'm never reading what everyone is reading. I either read it before it became "the thing" or I will read it five years after the hype dies down. I know it's silly.
Fellow book lover here so I get how you relate this your reading life 😍 My only reason for reading books that everyone else seems to be reading now, is that it’s great to have bookish conversations when it’s still fresh in everyone’s minds
I have a large box of books that my late husband kept trying to get me throw out. My response: "No, they're for my retirement." 4 years into retirement, I seem to spend the majority of my time going to doctor and other necessary appointments, or moving paper from one flat surface to another in a vain attempt to declutter; I haven't touched them!
This program is going to be so helpful.
Plus, I love, love, love the rug you folded the sheets on + folding the sheets, AWESOME 😎 🤩 👏
I do the same thing with sheet set folding, but I put it all into the pillow case. Neat and sweet and always in a set! Thanks for.all.youndo.and share
You are so good! I love the reality you provide. You always seem to provide a fresh perspective. (And you keep it short!)
For decanting... Do you do anything to keep up with expiration dates? There's certain things I only use on occasion that I'd be afraid might expire... I know you said you find you waste less but I'm assuming there's still things on occasion.
I cannot keep up the filing clothes thing. I've tried multiple times. It's just not sustainable with me. But I did recently discover that rolling my clothes essentially establishes the same thing and I can do that because it's much more mindless for me.
Also idk what clicked for me yesterday but I finally got the "done is better than trying to be perfect and not doing it" finally sunk in and my cleaning paralysis seemed to break. I've been using your, and Dana K White, and ClutterBug's tips (I'm a butterfly) to help me the past 24 hours or so and they've all been great so far.
Right now my labeling system is just paper I tape on stuff but it's helping and I eventually do wanna get the cutesy labels. I am having to pace myself because I definitely don't have the money to get all the organization things right now but I am finding what I think might work for me and starting to create a list so I can get things as I'm able
I am similar to you. I also roll my clothes in my drawers, file my Undies and socks, and hang my bras! They take up less space hanging than trying to keep them neat in a drawer.
And yeah the better not perfect idea was a game changer for me.
And just cheap sticky labels that I write on with a sharpie is fine, when I know it works that way for months, then I consider better labels.
On things like spices and different baking goods I add a second label on the bottom with the expiration date. This helps a lot with items I use less frequently.
On glass jars I use permanent marker, on plastic I use chalk or dry erase to write dates on the bottom
Love the overstock bin idea👏👏💜
I have benefitted from your work for years and just owe at least a word of gratitude. THANKYOU SO MUCH.
Same! I just bought a $40 air fryer and I’m totally obsessed 😍 I would love a link to the rolling storage bins.
So many great ideas but the flip top containers are a game changer. They made me rethink so many spaces.
I love when things I have done my whole life or my mom showed me become trendy 😁
One thing I did for my special needs daughter: her shirts are in cubby bins. I rotate the current season into an area without an actual bin. It visually does the same thing as the horizontal folding. She can SEE her stack of shirts and not just wear the one from the top of the bin.
Decanting food also makes buying from the less expensive bulk bins easier!
I started storing sheet & towel sets in packing cubes (credit for the idea goes to Sally Combs - Lug). On the top shelf of the linen closet, I stack them vertically (like books). They stay put and it makes better use of that space that would otherwise go to waste.
My favorite sheet hack is to put the folded sheets into the matching pillowcase and toss them in baskets labeled with the size (twin, queen, King) in my linen closet
I love the file method for clothes. Especially for the kids. At the end of the week though it is kinda out of whack. But not so much as if it were regular stacks.
The main reason I did it was bc they can see which shirt they wanted without messing up the rest. 2nd is bc it looks super cool.
Putting a sheet set plus one pillowcase inside the matching pillowcase has been a game changer! So much neater!
Loved it! Especially the bins and laundry
Kallie, great video. I loved and laughed about the bins. I'm a bin-a-holic. For years I'd buy bins just because I knew I needed "something" for a particular purpose or drawer without first evaluating whether it would fit, or if it was practical, or if there was a style better suited to the need. I had to learn the hard way that a square bin by XYZ may not be the same version of square by PDQ manufacturer (one may be perfectly square, while one may taper down); not all bins stack the way they're supposed to; not all kitchen drawer utensil organizers are the same even though they may appear that way; and that the very same bin you want to get this year (to match your existing kitchen set, for example) may have an entirely different lid style or internal area shape than what you have now!
Thank you for this. I really need to try some of these. The bed sheet folding I have always done . My mother always did this and I learned it from her. I thought everyone did that since it just was always a part of my life. Thank you again for all you do.
I started folding my t-shirts similar to the way you do a few months ago. It is a game changer!
I would love a link to your rolling bins. I find it hard to find bins that have straight up sides. Most flare out so they are bigger at the top than the bottom. That is wasted precious space.
I’ve never commented before because I typically watch your videos as I’m doing my morning routine and take my phone along with me. But I just wanted to stop today and take the time to say how much value that your content provides and also that I just really enjoy you as a person:) 🥰
Where can I find the individual plastic bin with integrated wheels that you use on shelves?
Could not find link to those in the product list from your "I hired a professional organizer" video.
Would love some of these for my deep cabinets.
Folding sheets bonus hack, instead of putting them inside the flat sheet, I put everything inside one inside out pillow case. That way the flat sheet stays clean!
I would love to know where you got the snack bins and the diaper bins❤️
I have been doing the sheet fold bundle for years. I now roll them together, jellyroll style. Less creasing and easier to stack in the closet.
Hey Kallie, I just wanted to say "Thank You So Much!". I love your playlist!
I do love bin organizing. I didn’t alway’s, but While cleaning my place a while back, I started to pick up a few, then a few more so on and so on. I love it. Love you, and you’re video’s. Ty for the extra tips. 🥰❤️
I would love to see you do a video on how you now fold your sheets!
Your videos came in my feed out of nowhere but I subscribed today as I’m organizing my house .. so many of these things came in handy thank you for the shares! ❤
I joined the air fryer club a little late too! Bought one that's multi function (slow cooking, sous vid, grill, steam, etc). It allowed me to get rid of other single purpose items in my kitchen. Starting to replace some of my bins with clear bins in the fridge. Doing it as my budget allows.
I started file folding like this a few years ago. I started with kids clothes then adult underwear t-shirts. I've phased it in until I got in the habit. Sheet sets folded together is awesome! My overstock is pillow cases. It's fine with me. I still put them horizontal because they are on a high shelf. Clear bins here I come.
I absolutely love it when you share! You always keep it real. Thank you
I’ve implemented many of your organizational ideas over the last year ie: canned goods in plastic dispensers, bins in the fridge, all my pastas in containers, bins in drawers, etc. and now I will get another couple bins for my food containers! BRILLIANT!
I do the file folding with some clothes - underwear, jeans, other pants and capris, and organise all clothes by colour. The folding takes up less space, you don't make a mess getting things out, and it's easier to find them. Pass on decanting. My pantry's organised so I don't buy things I already have. Also pass on labelling things, but I live by myself. I can see how it'd be helpful if you have kids, or just a partner.
I did all my drawers in my bedroom. I love my drawers now as everything and colors so much easier to find!! Thank you!!
Thanks so much for taking the mental factor into account with your explanations. I've been fighting clutter my whole life and the only thing that's starting to help is working WITH my brain and habits to create solutions, rather than trying to force them to fit into some arbitrary system that just looks nice.
I like your separate area for overflow in pantry items. I have this for plates, glasses etc separate from day to day use.
If you have bulk shopping, the decanting makes way more sense because you can just bring the container you store it in and fill that up! Or use a reusable bag to get it from the store to your home
We put the top, bottom and one pillow case, fold it, and stuff it into the remaining pillowcase - that way they are even more compact and don't fall apart if someone's rummaging through the closet. But with my kids' sheets - we just do a double fold, and slide them under their mattress - makes storing SO much easier - and we can still get 2 sets in between the mattress and box spring.
File folding is genius!!
Totally agree with the bins! Moved house recently and hubby wanted to by bins and organize the kitchen before we unpacked and I was like "No. I want to see what mess we need to fix after everything is unpacked".
Buy a bin for a mess, not make a mess for a bin
My daughter taught me to put the sheets together inside one of the pillow cases. Great idea!
I label my containers and their matching lids A, B, etc. the labels are dishwasher proof and it’s efficient to use. Can’t believe it has come to this, but it works!
I've been file folding my tee shirts and socks since the early '80s. (Major OCD) Was stunned to find Marie Kondo does it the same way! I tried making packages of sheet sets by putting them inside a pillow case, but that was very messy compared to my ocd-folded stacks. I'm going to try your flat-sheet-wrap method now, it's making my inner ocd purr! I've tried decanting a few things, but considering I line up the original packaging with the edge of the shelf like some kind of Sleeping With The Enemy psycho, I only decant one or two things.
Sheet hack is great, I learned that when I worked at a B & B and laundry.
I store our bed sheets set in a sweater bag including the matching pillow cases, so they all stay together as a group, and they are see through bags, so it is easy to grab without opening each bag to see which style sheets I want to use at that time. I fold them nice and flat, folded just little smaller than the inner dimensions of the bag, so they store uniform and stackable, one sweater bag on top of each other. I've been doing this method for years.
My family eats a ton of peanut butter so we had a lot of large peanut butter jars. I remember my mother reusing the jars from my childhood for oatmeal and pastas. We now have matching sets. Lol.
Haha I’m the same way with the skepticism! It took me years before getting an air fryer and instant pot 😅
Also as much as I like to think I know where everything is, I’m constantly asked where things are by my husband so you convinced me with the labeling 👍🏽
The peace of mind that comes from really rethinking is immeasurable. I sincerely enjoy your channel! Your sense of humor is on point! Carry on, Dear!!!! 🤯🎉🎊🎉✨🌟✨🌟
I went minimalist for my closet. I hang all my shirts and pants. Have a 3 cube organizer for delicates, shorts, tank tops and swimsuit and belts. There is no dresser in my room. No flat surface to collect stuff and dust.
I store my sheet sets in one of the pillow cases of the set. It makes life so much easier.
I would recommend clutterbug. Like you, Cas it utterly lovely and speaks about different organising styles visual/ non visual, macro/ micro.
Great tips! When my kids were young I also decanted their toys. Before they could read I labeled each bin with a picture of what went in each bin. It really helped when it was time for them to put their toys away.
What did you do with the packaging? Did you ever find that you needed the original packaging for things like yard sales, donations, or handing it down?
Awesome video! I too am a skeptic with some of the hyped up things. Did the same with the air fryer. Love it now!
I didn’t know it was a trend but baskets for food storage is wonderful!
I love the idea of the snack bins, I will definitely try!
for the sheets I almost follow the same ,have for years but I take the pillowcase and store all matching and folded sets instead of the top sheet, really helps if you have kids that go tearing thru the closet looking for something lol
Wow! I love the overstock bins. I never knew what to do with the "extras". This is life changing! I love your sheet storage.. I have tried & tried tho and cannot fold them neatly. Sigh. We did the same thing with microwaves. When they first came out we saw no use for them. Finally got one and the rest is history so it's said.. ha! Great video. Thnx!
I fold roughly and store the whole sheet set in one of the pillowcases, it looks pretty neat and it seems faster than trying to make the folds perfect!
I want to Thank You for your videos !! 💜 You have helped me get motivated to organize my home and to get rid of things I will never use. I have so much more space in my closets and cabinets. I can find things easier. TY. TY. TY. 😎
Love your human/coffee t-shirt! ❤️
I have done the refrigerator clear bins. I love it. It’s basically decanting for the fridge. It saves me so much time in the morning packing lunches and I love an organized fridge and the buns keep the rest of the family from craming items on the shelf that don’t belong there.