I saved many well loved, but still in good shape, toys from my childhood. ( Fisher price castle and the house with all the little people and my original premie cabbage patch doll !!) Last weekend I watched in total joy as my grandson had the best time playing with my old toys. You do not need to get rid of everything.
My mother-in-love saved a bunch of stuff from my husband’s childhood and I cannot even express the joy my boys have with all those things. I’ll definitely be saving some key things for my grandkids
I came here to say the same thing! I saved certain good quality toys from my kids’ childhood and now my two grandchildren are loving them. Some of these toys you can’t buy anymore and I’m so glad I saved them! (ie: Fisher Price Loving Family Dollhouse, furniture and dolls!)
My grandparents handmade a dollhouse for me when I was a child. I will never get rid of it. Especially now that my grandmother is deceased and my grandfather no longer remembers me. It’s super special things that like that deserve to take up space.
As a person with chronic illness, it's difficult to keep up with decluttering and organization. I spent two years with barely enough energy to take care of myself, much less my home. I have a wonderful husband who does his best, but the organization part, especially of the things you don't see out in the open, are just not as important to him as they are to me. I started feeling a little better than usual in Nov 2023 and decided I would start slowly working on decluttering and organizing. Slowly but surely, working in small 20 min increments, I have managed to go through my entire house and build up my stamina a little! I've been watching your videos for a few years now and put to use a lot that I've learned from you! I thank you for your inspiration and wonderful, thrifty ideas. I hope that you also know that you are enough!
I live with chronic illnesses as well. My house has gotten out of hand. My husband is amazing and takes wonderful care of me but he just can’t keep up the house work. The mess and clutter drives me nuts but I’m doing the best I can. I pray that one day I can have more stamina like you. Thank you for sharing your story. God bless you.
I literally could have written the same comment. With my husband in charge, just keeping us in clean clothes and fed, plus his job anything else just has to wait. I take medication to suppress my immune system, so I don't go out unless it's really important. And he runs all the errands, including the pick up items I order online. First of all, I am THRILLED to hear you are doing better. I cannot begin to tell you how much I understand this. I have actually had a good March ( I don't know why, but I'll take it.) Any energy I have has been to tackle all the organization/clutter issues, like you. It is so nice to have some clean, organized spaces in my house now. And like you, these videos give my hope and often some energy I didn't know was there!!!
Another chronic illness warrior here. My husband is getting fed up with the mess and threatening to throw things away. These videos are such a good motivation for me and make me feel like I can make progress, even if it's only twenty min a week...
In case nobody has told you lately, YOU should consider being a motivational speaker. One of the biggest contributors to depression, anxiety, and physical issues that people deal with boil down to not feeling or knowing that they are in fact, enough. It’s a msg I have come to look forward to every time I watch your videos. Seriously, it’s something you should consider. You’re a breathe of fresh air and I hope you have a fantastic day!
I did not have a great childhood, but I do have a set of 'jacks, anyone remember those?' That have been by my side for over 60 years. Every year I take them out and wonder if I should get rid of them as I am decluttering, but they go right back 😂 (after I make sure the ball still bounces 😜).
Thank you, Katheryn, for being wise enough to know the value of sentimental items. As we age our memories fade and having things from our past bring those wonderful memories back and give us joy. Extra space can't do that. In fact, it does the opposite.
I have VERY very little from my childhood, we were a Navy family and moving weight limits were a challenge. I love seeing people who are able to keep & treasure items from childhood.
Kathryn, I'm so happy you kept your things. We seem to live in a disposable society and I think that's a shame. One day your granddaughter will absolutely love them!❤️🥰
Oh my stars Kathryn... THANK YOU. Thank you for not making me feel bad that mu sheets are not folded "properly" and put inside the pillow case. I could honestly HUG you. I feel so guilty sometimes about the dumbest things. ❤
When you declutter the things that don’t matter, it creates space for the special, important things like your Kirsten doll. ❤ I like Joshua Becks suggestion on decluttering sentimental things last. I made the mistake of decluttering some special rabbit trophies. Later I did another decluttering sweep and realized I could have kept them after throwing tons of paper that was meaningless.
I now have grandchildren and even 3 great-grandchildren. Even my boys loved playing with tea sets, doll houses, playing dress up when they were little. 1 girl, 3 boys and they all played with everything! She played with guns , cars & trucks, the boys loved playing house on rainy or wintry days. I have saved the favorite toys from my son and daughter and the grands, and now great grands are enjoying too. Mimi (me) always has things that they don't have at home and i get to make new memories with new kiddos playing with older things. Funny story...when the grands were 4 & 5 Iwouldn't bring out the china tea set. My only granddaughter spent some money on a 6 piece plastic Bee Time tea set at Dollar Tree...a very small teapot, smaller 'honey pot' 2 plates and 2 thimble sized cups. One weekend brought her 5 and her 2 boy cousins, 5 & 4, to stay. Not enough pieces to go around and it was near 3 yr old BD .... he cried to play so we went to Target, bought a new, way bigger plastic tea set for him. We ate with that tea set for years! Everything was big enough for cereal, snacks, sandwiches....great investment!!!
I'm glad you kept those toys. So many people are purging SO MUCH stuff that it's like they are giving up their identity/souls. The few things you kept don't take up much space, and maybe 25 years from now you'll have a little granddaughter who' will love to play with them with you. :)
Love that you touched upon it being okay to wait on nostalgia and things that spark joy! I’ve found it feels waaaaay better when you follow your gut on those items instead of being rational. You don’t want to feel LOSS over the items when you declutter them… you want to feel freedom. So if that’s not where you are yet, wait!
I have been trying to declutter for a few years now. My three daughters who are grown don’t want my stuff! I will never give up my books or my Revlon doll (pre Barbie). Thanks for your channel and another great video!
Keep something and donate the rest. Next door app Facebook marketplace place etc is a good way to donate. - I bet your daughters don’t want junk … I don’t want my mom stuff either. Less is more.
Oh my gosh. What you said about keeping sentimental items is absolutely what I needed to hear. I have a dog bed that I just can't seem to part with. My 2 dogs who used it have passed and every time I see it, I think of them. They were my first dogs as an adult and my kids. I have been struggling with the fact that I should get rid of it because it takes up so much room and is getting no use but I just can't do it. I see them in it every time I look at it. Thank you for reminding me that it's ok to keep things that you have an emotional attachment to.
This brought tears to my eyes bc I too have 1 dog bed I just don't want to part with yet. My dog passed last Sept & I was able to get rid of all other dog beds, his treats & his bowls (w/my adult daughter's help) except the 1 in my bedroom. I miss his sweet face being the 1st thing I saw when I awoke & the last thing I saw before falling asleep. RIP to our angel pups & prayers for our healing Corrine🙏🐾💞🐾🙏
@@wateroffaduck2353 I wish I could give you a big hug! I am so sorry for your loss and pain. I pray you continue to heal and find peace. They sure fill up a house with their personalities! It's been two years exactly today since my last one passed and I miss him so much! Hugs and prayers to you! 🙏❤🐶💞
I'm so sorry for your loss...I've been there before 2 stolen and 2 that went to the rainbow bridge. It is a hard thing to "get over" take as much time as you need. If you don't want to get rid of the bed don't let anyone make you feel bad for keeping it. I actually got tattoos for my 4.
@@KCorrine Thank u so much❣️ Huge hug right back at u 🤗. I'm so sorry for ur loss & I know today is not easy for u. So true, their personalities truly fill a whole house. I'm still getting used to how quiet the house is now but I know they're still with us & watching over us. Prayers to ur healing & peace as well my friend 🙏
Suggestion. If you need the space, get a shallow bin, put the dog bed on it and slide it under your bed to give you more space. Pull it out when you want to feel closer to them.
We've lived in our house for 30 years and I decided to work on the attic last month. I bring a few boxes down at a time. Years ago you did a video with 3 boxes with save, donate or throw away. I can't believe what we had and were able to let go. Your videos are SO helpful in realizing it's ok to let things go. Big thank you from Michigan!
Selling nostalgic items helps me bc I get to see who enjoys it. I sold my mom’s very old Singer sewing machine and table to THE perfect lady who will treasure it. Sold it for half the amount I wanted, but there was value in HER! ❤
Thank you for what you said about not having to get rid of every single little thing! You’re right! It’s such a trend right now! My first ex husband and his pastor made me give up my Barbies because they said there were bad attachments to them. So I did. I really regret that and it makes me sad to this day! I also had original My Little Pony they made me give up. I realize we can’t take them with us, when this life is over, but some things are so special! So yes, please don’t get rid of something that’s truly special to you! I don’t care what these “experts” say! You have to do what’s right for you! ❤ Love your small space makeovers, Kathryn! God bless you! ❤
Hey Kathryn. Thank you for your knowledge yet compassion about trying to declutter. I dont think we need to completely erase our history but old towels and comforters dont count. Lol great video.❤❤😊😊
This is very helpful. Thank you. I've been battling depression for a decade, and I have a bit of a hoarders situation going. I feel like I'm drowning and I don't know where to start. Thanks again.
At a point in my life of keeping things that bring me joy. I’ve had to go through family belongings and realized that I can’t keep everything and it might bring someone else joy 😊 so either I find a place to showcase it without fear or it finds a new home. I have a handmade quilt from the 1800’s that has a place on the back of the couch and my kitty loves laying on it. ❤
Keep your dolls Katherine!! They bring you joy! I have a space in my craft room to display my childhood dolls and they inspire me to be creative! They also keep me in touch with my inner child you needs to have fun and feel loved ❤
Loved seeing your sweet doll house and knowing which American girl doll was your fav! Felicity was my favorite! ❤️ You can always save sweet toys from your childhood for your kids or grandkids! I used to love playing with my Grammys toys from when she was little!
Okay, I'm Mexican American and my grandma (may she RIP) would come back to haunt me if she knew I threw out old towels. Lol When they got too old to use to dry our bodies, they got turned into rags to dust. And throwing something that could be bought again under $20, would be a smack upside the head. I can hear her now (in spanish)..."we're not rich! Why would we buy another if we already have a good one?!" 🤭 I'm doomed. Just gonna close the closet door and clean something else. 😅
Yeah, I've got some 30-year-old towels. Granted, they've been downgraded to dog-drying towels, but I'm not tossing them just because they're old. On the other hand, keeping everything just in case is why I have organizational issues...🤔
I spent the last week going through my two storage units with all of my belongings in them. I’m currently recovering after a heart attack and three surgeries. It’s been a year, but I am still not back in a house of my own. Instead of paying for two storage units, I was working to eliminate enough stuff that I could get everything into one unit. I wish I had seen your video before I undertook task!
I wish you a speedy recovery of your health and hope you will be back home very soon. You are so brave..going through a "letting things go" experience can seem overwhelming. I found this video so inspiring and comforting. Many blessings as you move forward!
I’m so glad you kept your childhood things. It made my heart happy and to see that your love for organizing started very young. It made me smile first thing this morning. Your videos always bring me joy. Thank you for being a beautiful human❤
I gave my Daughter my Barbies and all the clothing when she was little. She has them stored away for safe keeping. My Grandsons played with them when they were little. I have trouble giving my books away. I think of them as my children, lol. Someday maybe I can let them go. Thank you Katheryn, for everything.
The wood over wire shelves look nice however they add unnecessary weight... Those shelves aren't meant to hold a lot. Once you add on your items the weight adds up fast. Another option, although may not last as long depending how rough you are, is shelf liner covered foam board. Works great in most situations.
11:03 I'm a childhood cancer survivor. I went in every other week for 6 months for chemotherapy, and it always made me very sick. My parents bought me Fisher Price "Precious Places" sets when a treatment hit me particularly rough. I still have them now in my 30's, and I will never get rid of them, even if we have to cram ourselves into a tiny apartment. Not only is the nostalgia associated with them strong, but I distinctly remember how much fun I had playing with them. The figures had little magnets in their feet, and each set came with a magnet "key" that you could insert under the floors to make them scoot around without touching them. I thought that was so cool as a kid (still do, actually - haven't seen anything comparable in recent toys). And they were so pretty: they had kind of a Victorian/Edwardian aesthetic, and everything was in pastel colors. I kinda want to go get them out of storage now...
These are 2 tricks for giving away clothing. 1) Hang your clothes hangers backwards in the closet. Once you wear an item, hang it the normal way. At the end of a season, you can easily see what you actually wore. 2) Put items to donate in a bag in the garage or attic for some months. If you don't go hunting for an item, give the bag away - without opening it! Thanks for your cheerful and inspiring videos! ❤
I still have some sentiment toys from when I was about 8 years old: I’m 43 now. It has been very difficult to part with them so I don’t, I have the space in my home from them and they make me happy when I see them! Thank you for sharing the rule of 20, such great tips! God bless you and your family!
I love the idea about deciding on the small items - if you can replace for $20 or less easily then donate it to someone whom can use it now! Organizing and labeling is the key I found - I organized my husband's rolling tool chest a couple of years ago and collect tools from all over the garage and house. I then labeled each drawer (I found 5 hammers! LOL) I am happy to say that most of the tools land back in their drawer or close to the tool chest. Now the rest of the house! You are always an inspiration! Thank you!
I saved some of my toys from my childhood. I passed them down to my children. What made it through them went to my grandchildren. There is nothing wrong with keeping items.
I’m so glad you kept your playmobil house and your American doll and her things. My one granddaughter found my Bonnie Bride doll and it’s been fun getting outfits for her on Etsy from some wonderful sewers (I don’t sew, I’ve tried 😝) for her to play with when she visits. My daughters are happy to have their doll houses for their daughters and sometimes their sons, to now play with. We still have the Fisher Price sets and the grandchildren enjoy them. Before that our nieces and nephews played with them at our house when my children outgrew them. Maybe some day you will have a granddaughter to play with your toys. 💕
Love this! The Minimalist's also have the rule if it costs less than $20 and you can replace it in 20 minutes you can get rid of it. It's called 'just in case items' Also the 30 day decluttering game. Get rid of one item the first day, then day two, two items...I like your 20 hr rule and to also be gentle with yourself. 💜
Hi Kathryn!👋! Thanks for the motivation! Your positive energy is always so contagious! Thank you for that! Spring Decluttering is well underway here, yet added support and encouragement is always welcomed!! Happy Spring everyone!! 🌸 Less is More!!! 😊 See you in the next video! Jackie in New Hampshire 🥰
All amazing ideas. My 'Nostalgic' rule for myself is this, if it is being kept in a box, on a shelf, stored away then the item is not getting the love & respect it deserves. Use it, display it, pass it on to family/friends or it needs to go. I take a picture of the things that I pass on and I can then reflect on them & draw back my memories anytime I have the need. It is also a great teaching moment for our kids & grandkids so they start out with this practise. Just a thought.
Yep, teach the grandkids that space is more important than heart. That'll work out well. I still have toys from when I was a newborn. I'm glad no one told me to give them up because of what They wanted.
I know this is an older video, but my dad was a huge declutterer and got rid of anything the second we were done playing with it, so I’ve actually been buying some of the items I absolutely loved growing on eBay. Like you, these items bring me immense joy to see displayed in my house. ❤
I use foam board covered with contact paper on my wire shelves in my closet works great as well. Your right about blankets n towels I have a ton I need to declutter myself 😞
I need to rotate my clothes between seasons. Usually Spring and Summer is one season and Fall and Winter is another. When I downsized nearly 4 years ago I decided I would donate the clothes I did not wear when switching seasons. Sure makes my closet much tidier and if I find something I just can’t live without, now I have room to add something new to my wardrobe without feeling guilty!👍🏻
I just want to thank you for the words of encouragement. I really needed to hear it today. I'm so hard on myself, no one has to make me feel bad for the left a mess places. Love your videos. Given me so many ideas. ♥️ From Texas
Oh my gosh I loved this! I’ve had so much loss with in a short period of time (parents) & then children growing up. And then I moved into my parents home and found out that they still had boxes of belongings from their parents….It’s been hard to get rid of things. Thank you for posting this. I’ve had friends and family members say - just throw it away, donate, etc… it’s been hard. I’m trying. But It is hard to even go through boxes without feeling the loss & then I feel bad bc I can’t do it. Know one is living in my shoes. I know I just need time. ❤
Whenever i have things inherited from passed on loved ones, i take pictures of it and, if I've had it a long time, i just imagine if my family member were here, would they want me to keep this item and stress over the space it takes up, or would they be ok with me giving it away and someone else loving it and breathing new life into it? I then decide if the picture is enough for me and decide from there. It has helped me declutter so much
You have the doll I wanted with my name. I could never afford it. It's great to find another person who loved the same things as I did from my childhood. I have the books and that is good enough for me. ❤
Thank you for the inspiration, Kathryn! I love the hack with covering wired racks, too! I can't understand who thought they were a good idea, from storage closets to regular closets... Eeeek! Regarding the fitted sheets... It's a great idea for some bc folding them can be a pain, but I don't like wrinkled sheets on my bed and ironing them would be an extra chore for me, so I'd have to fold mine!😂 I needed this video bc I have a pile of things in my spare bedroom that you've pushed me to take care of right now! "Rule of 20!" TFS!❤
I have been allotting myself 20 to 30 minutes every other evening after work to complete a special task. When the weekend comes my time is my own or plan an event with my family. 😊
I love your attitude about getting rid of things. We females really love some our things and they are part of who we are. Thanks for permission to keep things we treasure.
I appreciate your videos. I was supposed to be Going Out and driving to town today, but instead I'm cleaning LO.L. Off-topic that I really love your hair long. It suits you so much.
Old towels are great for giving animals a bath, wash & reuse for ur fur babies. Sheets on dog beds & old blankets can be used in their crates or dog houses. Better than putting in landfill.
I haven't watched your channel for a few years because diys are not my thing and you kinda went that direction. But I came back because I love organizing without bs and watched this video. I have a big organizing project in mind and it will take 5 days, no more, no less. This video is perfect to feel motivated.
My grandmother knew how to fold fitted sheets. So everybody on that side of the knows, no shade but it amazes me how many people don't. Take care and have fun!!! 😎😃😎
We just decluttered our attic after 20 years in our home, it was so amazing. My husband and I did it 15-30 min a day for about 3 weeks and our son took home over 20 boxes of his stuff to go thru. It was a fun trip down memory lane for all of us and feels so good to have it done. Love your ideas as always, thank you for sharing!
I love playmobil! I have the same house from when I was a girl that my daughter now plays with. I feel like their toys are timeless and high quality. Some of my figurines say 1977 on the bottom and they look brand new. I also use the people to re-enact bible stories for my Sunday School class- so they are all still being used :) I'm glad you kept them. You will definitely get some use out of them for grandkids someday!
Saw your videos on TikTok. Been catching up on all your videos!! I’m obsessed!! I love to organize it’s my passion!! Definitely making a Dollar Tree run soon!! I live in Kansas and surprised to see our locations are pretty big! Thank you for all the work you do! Your awesome!!
My mil is moving and downsizing so she's emptying her basement of toys and such from my husband's childhood. Vintage Legos, american girls, playmobile, dolls, barbies, are all comi g to our house for pur kids. We're going to store them until the kids are old enough and gift them the toys. They've already gotten a few things and LOOOOOOOOVE them. So instead of buying this christmas we're planning on re-gifting our old toys :)
Love the motion sensors! I have the magnetic rechargeable ones off of Amazon. Get the minis! I have them in the bathroom under the cabinet as a night light
I love your videos! You are like a ray of sunshine in every one! I've been on the decluttering and organizing bandwagon for years now but I still watch all of your videos because of YOU! You are just happiness on the screen and though I never leave many reviews, I just wanted to add one today because I think I'm not the only one who feels this way. You really make us all feel like we are ENOUGH, every time you are onscreen. Thank you for what you do! 💜
Hi, Katherine...Your before and after... Wowsa!!! I just went thru about 15 years of paperwork!!! Several trash bags later, 😂😂😂😂😂....Just a great feeling too... decluttering is so very satisfying
So nice to see you again and this video. Ive been spring cleaning. I'm doing 30 minutes and seeing small changes. Those outfits were so cute on you.❤🙏🏽
My husband and I live in a small, very open space with very little storage. It works well for my husband who is wired so that he has to be able to see an object in order for him to remember it exists. All his stuff is on display because there is very little closed storage. For me, I get very uncomfortable. I feel like everything is cluttered. I got a wire shelf rack and added wheels so it can be pushed wherever. He can see through the shelves, so things are visible to him. Baskets or clear storage boxes make things visible but contained. If company is coming decorative flat sheets, or a shower curtain, can be hung on the rack to make it feel less "in your face, in my space." I would love more tips for how to store things "in the open" that do not add to a cluttered look/feeling.
This was a brilliant video! Love the idea about putting the sheets sets into the matching pillow cases! That is awesome. I remember watching Martha Stewart spend many a minute on her show teaching us how to properly fold a fitted sheet. Ha. This is much better and practical. And your 20 minute strategy is also fantastic. This was very helpful. Thank you. Keep your doll house, one day you can give it to your granddaughters.
I still have my very first baby doll and my one original Barbie (her outfits are bellbottoms, go-go boots, etc. She is the coolest era!) At 58, I'm not getting rid of those. They are super cool and there is a possibility that if I ever have a granddaughter, I can pass them down to her if she wanted them. A trend is a trend, your heart can be treacherous, but I love the 20 reasoning rule. I can let go of pretty much everything else except a few clothes and, boots, memorabilia of my son's that could also be passed down. And THANK YOU Kathryn for the tag to donate towels and blankets to the humane society, shelters or vets. I was going to make that my first comment and you did it~~💚
I got rid of my My little Ponies about 13 years ago. I'm now slowly hunting them at down again and they now have a home out in my work room. It felt right at the time to give them away but now I regret it. I'm glad that I can find them again.
I think you showing the things you were keeping from childhood is very important. I think while it's important to get rid of excess, it's just as important to hold onto the things you value. We're not robots and we shouldn't sterilize our lives. We can absolutely run the danger of detaching too much. I believe that the same people who get rid of everything from their past are the same people who also don't have strong familial attachments, are spiraling, and adding to the loneliness epidemic. There needs to be a balance between too much and too little in order to enjoy life to the fullest, and that balance looks different for everyone
I totally agree with you about when to collect things, hold on to things, and let go of things. And it IS as different and individual as how one deals with loss, in general, whether it is a loved one, a pet or an item❣️
Hi Kathrine, I usually do not comment, but this video came at the right time for me. Helping my sister declutter. She has done so well and I’m so proud of her. We still have stuff to go through so I’m going to take your tips and use them with her. Thanks!
That jean jacket looks super cute in you 🥰💕. Im in the process of decluttering my kids room and getting rid if toys that they gave outgrown. Today we wirked in books and they have soooo many because they are book worms lol. So i just look to see for my youngest the ones that are too easy for him most of those go. I did ket him choose those if he wanted to keep some. Next is toys. But i did find a book in there that was from my aunt i had them put in my room so i can save it because uts sentimental. My aunt is suffering from Alzheimer's and dementia. I agree with if it makes you happy keep it 😁. Thank you for always reminding me to stay positive and thank you for also reminding me to be easy on myself. I am some what if a horder lol so things can be gard to get rid if. We live in an apartment and are very cluttered so we are working on it. I learned to start with one section at a time so its not overwhelming. That did definitely take time to learn that and accept that.
Fun vlog!. "Super old! 7yrs old"!!!... that isn't old.. some of my stuff is 20+yrs old and still perfectly useful and still in use.😅 I don't understand cluttering a bedroom with an open, dust collecting, clothes wrack?.. it is visual clutter. Just declutter your main waredrobe. Then you can keep all you clothes in there, including the ones you want to wear the next day/week. Prep on Sunday for the week. Hang all on one side or Add colour clothespeg to hanger to make it easier to see what you chose to wear for the week. Those wire shelves seem to only exist in the USA... never seen them anywhere else I've been. Nope. I have some things I love from childhood in my memory box in the attic. I have space, so not an issue. But i will do another sweep through and declutter in the attic this weekend when I get down the Easter decor. I do a sweep each season.
These are great tips! I used to do the curated wardrobe on a rack too! It really helped me cycle through my clothes and made getting dressed much easier in the mornings. There are some clothes I really need to get rid of though and you've inspired me to do that...again. Thanks Kathryn!
I saved many well loved, but still in good shape, toys from my childhood. ( Fisher price castle and the house with all the little people and my original premie cabbage patch doll !!) Last weekend I watched in total joy as my grandson had the best time playing with my old toys. You do not need to get rid of everything.
My mother-in-love saved a bunch of stuff from my husband’s childhood and I cannot even express the joy my boys have with all those things. I’ll definitely be saving some key things for my grandkids
Depending the space you have. Many people don’t have that kind of space and paying storage spaces for such things is illogical to me.
I came here to say the same thing! I saved certain good quality toys from my kids’ childhood and now my two grandchildren are loving them. Some of these toys you can’t buy anymore and I’m so glad I saved them! (ie: Fisher Price Loving Family Dollhouse, furniture and dolls!)
Animal shelters can always use old towels and probably sheets.
OMG I always wanted the FP castle!!
My grandparents handmade a dollhouse for me when I was a child. I will never get rid of it. Especially now that my grandmother is deceased and my grandfather no longer remembers me. It’s super special things that like that deserve to take up space.
YES
As a person with chronic illness, it's difficult to keep up with decluttering and organization. I spent two years with barely enough energy to take care of myself, much less my home. I have a wonderful husband who does his best, but the organization part, especially of the things you don't see out in the open, are just not as important to him as they are to me.
I started feeling a little better than usual in Nov 2023 and decided I would start slowly working on decluttering and organizing. Slowly but surely, working in small 20 min increments, I have managed to go through my entire house and build up my stamina a little! I've been watching your videos for a few years now and put to use a lot that I've learned from you! I thank you for your inspiration and wonderful, thrifty ideas. I hope that you also know that you are enough!
This is beautiful- sending love your way and thank you for being a part of the community ❤
I also have chronic illnesses and your post gives me hope.
I live with chronic illnesses as well. My house has gotten out of hand. My husband is amazing and takes wonderful care of me but he just can’t keep up the house work. The mess and clutter drives me nuts but I’m doing the best I can. I pray that one day I can have more stamina like you. Thank you for sharing your story. God bless you.
I literally could have written the same comment. With my husband in charge, just keeping us in clean clothes and fed, plus his job anything else just has to wait. I take medication to suppress my immune system, so I don't go out unless it's really important. And he runs all the errands, including the pick up items I order online. First of all, I am THRILLED to hear you are doing better. I cannot begin to tell you how much I understand this.
I have actually had a good March ( I don't know why, but I'll take it.) Any energy I have has been to tackle all the organization/clutter issues, like you. It is so nice to have some clean, organized spaces in my house now.
And like you, these videos give my hope and often some energy I didn't know was there!!!
Another chronic illness warrior here. My husband is getting fed up with the mess and threatening to throw things away. These videos are such a good motivation for me and make me feel like I can make progress, even if it's only twenty min a week...
Wow the wire shelf hack and the fact that she didn’t fold the fitted sheets makes me love her even more!!!!!!!
I some what fold mine and still stick in the pillow caes...I try to compact as much as possible.
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I felt the same!
In case nobody has told you lately, YOU should consider being a motivational speaker. One of the biggest contributors to depression, anxiety, and physical issues that people deal with boil down to not feeling or knowing that they are in fact, enough. It’s a msg I have come to look forward to every time I watch your videos. Seriously, it’s something you should consider. You’re a breathe of fresh air and I hope you have a fantastic day!
I agree! I feel her talents are wasted on promoting plastic stuff from the Dollar Shop.
I did not have a great childhood, but I do have a set of 'jacks, anyone remember those?' That have been by my side for over 60 years. Every year I take them out and wonder if I should get rid of them as I am decluttering, but they go right back 😂 (after I make sure the ball still bounces 😜).
Good job! They make you happy.
Love the video. Keep the doll house. Your grandkids will appreciate it in the future. Trust me. Those become happy treasures
Thank you, Katheryn, for being wise enough to know the value of sentimental items. As we age our memories fade and having things from our past bring those wonderful memories back and give us joy. Extra space can't do that. In fact, it does the opposite.
I have VERY very little from my childhood, we were a Navy family and moving weight limits were a challenge.
I love seeing people who are able to keep & treasure items from childhood.
Donate towels,blankets and sheets to your local animal shelter
Kathryn, I'm so happy you kept your things. We seem to live in a disposable society and I think that's a shame. One day your granddaughter will absolutely love them!❤️🥰
Yes! Agree!
So glad you didn’t get rid of the little wood table and chairs! Love the doll house and the doll!
Oh my stars Kathryn... THANK YOU. Thank you for not making me feel bad that mu sheets are not folded "properly" and put inside the pillow case. I could honestly HUG you. I feel so guilty sometimes about the dumbest things. ❤
When you declutter the things that don’t matter, it creates space for the special, important things like your Kirsten doll. ❤ I like Joshua Becks suggestion on decluttering sentimental things last. I made the mistake of decluttering some special rabbit trophies. Later I did another decluttering sweep and realized I could have kept them after throwing tons of paper that was meaningless.
I now have grandchildren and even 3 great-grandchildren. Even my boys loved playing with tea sets, doll houses, playing dress up when they were little. 1 girl, 3 boys and they all played with everything! She played with guns , cars & trucks, the boys loved playing house on rainy or wintry days. I have saved the favorite toys from my son and daughter and the grands, and now great grands are enjoying too. Mimi (me) always has things that they don't have at home and i get to make new memories with new kiddos playing with older things. Funny story...when the grands were 4 & 5 Iwouldn't bring out the china tea set. My only granddaughter spent some money on a 6 piece plastic Bee Time tea set at Dollar Tree...a very small teapot, smaller 'honey pot' 2 plates and 2 thimble sized cups. One weekend brought her 5 and her 2 boy cousins, 5 & 4, to stay. Not enough pieces to go around and it was near 3 yr old BD .... he cried to play so we went to Target, bought a new, way bigger plastic tea set for him. We ate with that tea set for years! Everything was big enough for cereal, snacks, sandwiches....great investment!!!
I'm glad you kept those toys. So many people are purging SO MUCH stuff that it's like they are giving up their identity/souls. The few things you kept don't take up much space, and maybe 25 years from now you'll have a little granddaughter who' will love to play with them with you. :)
YES! Agree!
Love that you touched upon it being okay to wait on nostalgia and things that spark joy! I’ve found it feels waaaaay better when you follow your gut on those items instead of being rational. You don’t want to feel LOSS over the items when you declutter them… you want to feel freedom. So if that’s not where you are yet, wait!
Absolutely!!
Well said!
I have been trying to declutter for a few years now. My three daughters who are grown don’t want my stuff! I will never give up my books or my Revlon doll (pre Barbie). Thanks for your channel and another great video!
Keep something and donate the rest. Next door app
Facebook marketplace place etc is a good way to donate. - I bet your daughters don’t want junk … I don’t want my mom stuff either. Less is more.
I have a reckon doll too dating back to about 1958
Oh my gosh. What you said about keeping sentimental items is absolutely what I needed to hear. I have a dog bed that I just can't seem to part with. My 2 dogs who used it have passed and every time I see it, I think of them. They were my first dogs as an adult and my kids. I have been struggling with the fact that I should get rid of it because it takes up so much room and is getting no use but I just can't do it. I see them in it every time I look at it. Thank you for reminding me that it's ok to keep things that you have an emotional attachment to.
This brought tears to my eyes bc I too have 1 dog bed I just don't want to part with yet. My dog passed last Sept & I was able to get rid of all other dog beds, his treats & his bowls (w/my adult daughter's help) except the 1 in my bedroom. I miss his sweet face being the 1st thing I saw when I awoke & the last thing I saw before falling asleep. RIP to our angel pups & prayers for our healing Corrine🙏🐾💞🐾🙏
@@wateroffaduck2353 I wish I could give you a big hug! I am so sorry for your loss and pain. I pray you continue to heal and find peace. They sure fill up a house with their personalities! It's been two years exactly today since my last one passed and I miss him so much! Hugs and prayers to you! 🙏❤🐶💞
I'm so sorry for your loss...I've been there before 2 stolen and 2 that went to the rainbow bridge. It is a hard thing to "get over" take as much time as you need. If you don't want to get rid of the bed don't let anyone make you feel bad for keeping it. I actually got tattoos for my 4.
@@KCorrine Thank u so much❣️ Huge hug right back at u 🤗. I'm so sorry for ur loss & I know today is not easy for u. So true, their personalities truly fill a whole house. I'm still getting used to how quiet the house is now but I know they're still with us & watching over us. Prayers to ur healing & peace as well my friend 🙏
Suggestion. If you need the space, get a shallow bin, put the dog bed on it and slide it under your bed to give you more space. Pull it out when you want to feel closer to them.
Prayers for Alma, please . She is one incredibly sweet encouraging follower of yours. She has been having migraines 😢. Thanks, everyone. 👌🏽
We've lived in our house for 30 years and I decided to work on the attic last month. I bring a few boxes down at a time. Years ago you did a video with 3 boxes with save, donate or throw away. I can't believe what we had and were able to let go. Your videos are SO helpful in realizing it's ok to let things go. Big thank you from Michigan!
Aww hello to my home state!
I'm in Michigan. Please send encouragement my way, friend ❤
Selling nostalgic items helps me bc I get to see who enjoys it. I sold my mom’s very old Singer sewing machine and table to THE perfect lady who will treasure it. Sold it for half the amount I wanted, but there was value in HER! ❤
I'm so glad you kept your American Girl doll and your doll house. It actually made me feel good about some of my sentimental keeps.
Thank you for sharing, sweet friend. Old towels and blankets give to your local animal shelter. They'll happily take them.
Thank you for what you said about not having to get rid of every single little thing! You’re right! It’s such a trend right now! My first ex husband and his pastor made me give up my Barbies because they said there were bad attachments to them. So I did. I really regret that and it makes me sad to this day! I also had original My Little Pony they made me give up. I realize we can’t take them with us, when this life is over, but some things are so special! So yes, please don’t get rid of something that’s truly special to you! I don’t care what these “experts” say! You have to do what’s right for you! ❤
Love your small space makeovers, Kathryn! God bless you! ❤
Hey Kathryn. Thank you for your knowledge yet compassion about trying to declutter. I dont think we need to completely erase our history but old towels and comforters dont count. Lol great video.❤❤😊😊
This is very helpful. Thank you. I've been battling depression for a decade, and I have a bit of a hoarders situation going. I feel like I'm drowning and I don't know where to start. Thanks again.
At a point in my life of keeping things that bring me joy. I’ve had to go through family belongings and realized that I can’t keep everything and it might bring someone else joy 😊 so either I find a place to showcase it without fear or it finds a new home. I have a handmade quilt from the 1800’s that has a place on the back of the couch and my kitty loves laying on it. ❤
Love that!
Keep your dolls Katherine!! They bring you joy! I have a space in my craft room to display my childhood dolls and they inspire me to be creative! They also keep me in touch with my inner child you needs to have fun and feel loved ❤
You should not have to apologize for keeping special items from your childhood. You may have a granddaughter someday who will cherish those items. 💝
Loved seeing your sweet doll house and knowing which American girl doll was your fav! Felicity was my favorite! ❤️ You can always save sweet toys from your childhood for your kids or grandkids! I used to love playing with my Grammys toys from when she was little!
Okay, I'm Mexican American and my grandma (may she RIP) would come back to haunt me if she knew I threw out old towels. Lol When they got too old to use to dry our bodies, they got turned into rags to dust. And throwing something that could be bought again under $20, would be a smack upside the head. I can hear her now (in spanish)..."we're not rich! Why would we buy another if we already have a good one?!" 🤭
I'm doomed. Just gonna close the closet door and clean something else. 😅
Yeah, I've got some 30-year-old towels. Granted, they've been downgraded to dog-drying towels, but I'm not tossing them just because they're old.
On the other hand, keeping everything just in case is why I have organizational issues...🤔
I spent the last week going through my two storage units with all of my belongings in them. I’m currently recovering after a heart attack and three surgeries. It’s been a year, but I am still not back in a house of my own. Instead of paying for two storage units, I was working to eliminate enough stuff that I could get everything into one unit. I wish I had seen your video before I undertook task!
I wish you a speedy recovery of your health and hope you will be back home very soon. You are so brave..going through a "letting things go" experience can seem overwhelming. I found this video so inspiring and comforting.
Many blessings as you move forward!
Wishing you health and healing! ❤️❤️
I’m so glad you kept your childhood things. It made my heart happy and to see that your love for organizing started very young. It made me smile first thing this morning. Your videos always bring me joy. Thank you for being a beautiful human❤
I gave my Daughter my Barbies and all the clothing when she was little. She has them stored away for safe keeping. My Grandsons played with them when they were little.
I have trouble giving my books away. I think of them as my children, lol. Someday maybe I can let them go.
Thank you Katheryn, for everything.
The wood over wire shelves look nice however they add unnecessary weight... Those shelves aren't meant to hold a lot. Once you add on your items the weight adds up fast. Another option, although may not last as long depending how rough you are, is shelf liner covered foam board. Works great in most situations.
11:03 I'm a childhood cancer survivor. I went in every other week for 6 months for chemotherapy, and it always made me very sick. My parents bought me Fisher Price "Precious Places" sets when a treatment hit me particularly rough. I still have them now in my 30's, and I will never get rid of them, even if we have to cram ourselves into a tiny apartment.
Not only is the nostalgia associated with them strong, but I distinctly remember how much fun I had playing with them. The figures had little magnets in their feet, and each set came with a magnet "key" that you could insert under the floors to make them scoot around without touching them. I thought that was so cool as a kid (still do, actually - haven't seen anything comparable in recent toys). And they were so pretty: they had kind of a Victorian/Edwardian aesthetic, and everything was in pastel colors.
I kinda want to go get them out of storage now...
These are 2 tricks for giving away clothing. 1) Hang your clothes hangers backwards in the closet. Once you wear an item, hang it the normal way. At the end of a season, you can easily see what you actually wore. 2) Put items to donate in a bag in the garage or attic for some months. If you don't go hunting for an item, give the bag away - without opening it! Thanks for your cheerful and inspiring videos! ❤
I still have some sentiment toys from when I was about 8 years old: I’m 43 now. It has been very difficult to part with them so I don’t, I have the space in my home from them and they make me happy when I see them! Thank you for sharing the rule of 20, such great tips! God bless you and your family!
I love the idea about deciding on the small items - if you can replace for $20 or less easily then donate it to someone whom can use it now!
Organizing and labeling is the key I found - I organized my husband's rolling tool chest a couple of years ago and collect tools from all over the garage and house. I then labeled each drawer (I found 5 hammers! LOL) I am happy to say that most of the tools land back in their drawer or close to the tool chest. Now the rest of the house! You are always an inspiration! Thank you!
I saved some of my toys from my childhood. I passed them down to my children. What made it through them went to my grandchildren.
There is nothing wrong with keeping items.
I’m so glad you kept your playmobil house and your American doll and her things. My one granddaughter found my Bonnie Bride doll and it’s been fun getting outfits for her on Etsy from some wonderful sewers (I don’t sew, I’ve tried 😝) for her to play with when she visits. My daughters are happy to have their doll houses for their daughters and sometimes their sons, to now play with. We still have the Fisher Price sets and the grandchildren enjoy them. Before that our nieces and nephews played with them at our house when my children outgrew them. Maybe some day you will have a granddaughter to play with your toys. 💕
Love this! The Minimalist's also have the rule if it costs less than $20 and you can replace it in 20 minutes you can get rid of it. It's called 'just in case items' Also the 30 day decluttering game. Get rid of one item the first day, then day two, two items...I like your 20 hr rule and to also be gentle with yourself. 💜
Hi Kathryn!👋!
Thanks for the motivation! Your positive energy is always so contagious! Thank you for that! Spring Decluttering is well underway here, yet added support and encouragement is always welcomed!!
Happy Spring everyone!! 🌸
Less is More!!! 😊
See you in the next video!
Jackie in New Hampshire 🥰
All amazing ideas. My 'Nostalgic' rule for myself is this, if it is being kept in a box, on a shelf, stored away then the item is not getting the love & respect it deserves. Use it, display it, pass it on to family/friends or it needs to go. I take a picture of the things that I pass on and I can then reflect on them & draw back my memories anytime I have the need. It is also a great teaching moment for our kids & grandkids so they start out with this practise. Just a thought.
Yep, teach the grandkids that space is more important than heart. That'll work out well. I still have toys from when I was a newborn. I'm glad no one told me to give them up because of what They wanted.
I know this is an older video, but my dad was a huge declutterer and got rid of anything the second we were done playing with it, so I’ve actually been buying some of the items I absolutely loved growing on eBay. Like you, these items bring me immense joy to see displayed in my house. ❤
I use foam board covered with contact paper on my wire shelves in my closet works great as well. Your right about blankets n towels I have a ton I need to declutter myself 😞
That works too! Love the idea
❤ Thank you! Your warmth and such a positive attitude is so inspiring.
I need to rotate my clothes between seasons. Usually Spring and Summer is one season and Fall and Winter is another. When I downsized nearly 4 years ago I decided I would donate the clothes I did not wear when switching seasons. Sure makes my closet much tidier and if I find something I just can’t live without, now I have room to add something new to my wardrobe without feeling guilty!👍🏻
I just want to thank you for the words of encouragement. I really needed to hear it today. I'm so hard on myself, no one has to make me feel bad for the left a mess places. Love your videos. Given me so many ideas. ♥️ From Texas
Oh my gosh I loved this! I’ve had so much loss with in a short period of time (parents) & then children growing up. And then I moved into my parents home and found out that they still had boxes of belongings from their parents….It’s been hard to get rid of things. Thank you for posting this. I’ve had friends and family members say - just throw it away, donate, etc… it’s been hard. I’m trying. But It is hard to even go through boxes without feeling the loss & then I feel bad bc I can’t do it. Know one is living in my shoes. I know I just need time. ❤
Whenever i have things inherited from passed on loved ones, i take pictures of it and, if I've had it a long time, i just imagine if my family member were here, would they want me to keep this item and stress over the space it takes up, or would they be ok with me giving it away and someone else loving it and breathing new life into it? I then decide if the picture is enough for me and decide from there. It has helped me declutter so much
You have the doll I wanted with my name. I could never afford it. It's great to find another person who loved the same things as I did from my childhood. I have the books and that is good enough for me. ❤
Thank you for the inspiration, Kathryn! I love the hack with covering wired racks, too! I can't understand who thought they were a good idea, from storage closets to regular closets... Eeeek! Regarding the fitted sheets... It's a great idea for some bc folding them can be a pain, but I don't like wrinkled sheets on my bed and ironing them would be an extra chore for me, so I'd have to fold mine!😂 I needed this video bc I have a pile of things in my spare bedroom that you've pushed me to take care of right now! "Rule of 20!" TFS!❤
I have been allotting myself 20 to 30 minutes every other evening after work to complete a special task. When the weekend comes my time is my own or plan an event with my family. 😊
Love that!
I am glad you kept the doll house it is beautiful
I love your attitude about getting rid of things. We females really love some our things and they are part of who we are. Thanks for permission to keep things we treasure.
I appreciate your videos. I was supposed to be Going Out and driving to town today, but instead I'm cleaning LO.L. Off-topic that I really love your hair long. It suits you so much.
Oh HECK YEAH keep that Kirsten doll and accessories!
Yes! Thank you for explaining how and why sometimes it's just fine (even good!) to hold on to beloved possessions.
I still have a box of toys and Barbies that were mine ❤
👵💜 I have been following you for years and used many of your ideas! I was so happy to see you on Tamron Hall Show! You looked awesome! You go girl!!👵💜
You have the best ideas. Useable for the normal family.
The special childhood toys could bring joy to grandchildren if you have them some day. Trust me…I am a grandmother
Home Organizing is good to do it look good after you are done
This is amazing 🤩
Great video....❤❤❤❤❤
Old towels are great for giving animals a bath, wash & reuse for ur fur babies. Sheets on dog beds & old blankets can be used in their crates or dog houses. Better than putting in landfill.
I haven't watched your channel for a few years because diys are not my thing and you kinda went that direction. But I came back because I love organizing without bs and watched this video.
I have a big organizing project in mind and it will take 5 days, no more, no less. This video is perfect to feel motivated.
I kept my old towels for our 🐕. They are organized on a shelf in an old laundry bag.
My grandmother knew how to fold fitted sheets. So everybody on that side of the knows, no shade but it amazes me how many people don't. Take care and have fun!!! 😎😃😎
We just decluttered our attic after 20 years in our home, it was so amazing. My husband and I did it 15-30 min a day for about 3 weeks and our son took home over 20 boxes of his stuff to go thru. It was a fun trip down memory lane for all of us and feels so good to have it done. Love your ideas as always, thank you for sharing!
I love playmobil! I have the same house from when I was a girl that my daughter now plays with. I feel like their toys are timeless and high quality. Some of my figurines say 1977 on the bottom and they look brand new. I also use the people to re-enact bible stories for my Sunday School class- so they are all still being used :) I'm glad you kept them. You will definitely get some use out of them for grandkids someday!
Saw your videos on TikTok. Been catching up on all your videos!! I’m obsessed!! I love to organize it’s my passion!! Definitely making a Dollar Tree run soon!! I live in Kansas and surprised to see our locations are pretty big! Thank you for all the work you do! Your awesome!!
Glad you're here!!!
My mil is moving and downsizing so she's emptying her basement of toys and such from my husband's childhood. Vintage Legos, american girls, playmobile, dolls, barbies, are all comi g to our house for pur kids. We're going to store them until the kids are old enough and gift them the toys. They've already gotten a few things and LOOOOOOOOVE them. So instead of buying this christmas we're planning on re-gifting our old toys :)
You look so amazing in that dress! Gorgeous! Thank you for the great ideas as always and the words of encouragement! I so needed to hear that today ❤
I love that wire shelf hack. Looks so much better.
Love the motion sensors! I have the magnetic rechargeable ones off of Amazon. Get the minis! I have them in the bathroom under the cabinet as a night light
Great idea!!
Definitely spring cleaning in 20 minutes. Little every day 🙌👏
Really enjoyed this video. I love how you talk about emotional attachment and to be easy on yourself. You have such a good message in the video
I love your videos! You are like a ray of sunshine in every one! I've been on the decluttering and organizing bandwagon for years now but I still watch all of your videos because of YOU! You are just happiness on the screen and though I never leave many reviews, I just wanted to add one today because I think I'm not the only one who feels this way. You really make us all feel like we are ENOUGH, every time you are onscreen. Thank you for what you do! 💜
Hi, Katherine...Your before and after... Wowsa!!! I just went thru about 15 years of paperwork!!! Several trash bags later, 😂😂😂😂😂....Just a great feeling too... decluttering is so very satisfying
So nice to see you again and this video. Ive been spring cleaning. I'm doing 30 minutes and seeing small changes. Those outfits were so cute on you.❤🙏🏽
My husband and I live in a small, very open space with very little storage. It works well for my husband who is wired so that he has to be able to see an object in order for him to remember it exists. All his stuff is on display because there is very little closed storage.
For me, I get very uncomfortable. I feel like everything is cluttered.
I got a wire shelf rack and added wheels so it can be pushed wherever. He can see through the shelves, so things are visible to him. Baskets or clear storage boxes make things visible but contained. If company is coming decorative flat sheets, or a shower curtain, can be hung on the rack to make it feel less "in your face, in my space."
I would love more tips for how to store things "in the open" that do not add to a cluttered look/feeling.
This was a brilliant video! Love the idea about putting the sheets sets into the matching pillow cases! That is awesome. I remember watching Martha Stewart spend many a minute on her show teaching us how to properly fold a fitted sheet. Ha. This is much better and practical. And your 20 minute strategy is also fantastic. This was very helpful. Thank you. Keep your doll house, one day you can give it to your granddaughters.
Might have granddaughters sooner than you think! Time starts ramping up the older your boys get…They would ADORE it.
Love your channel! Kirsten was my first doll and I still have her❤I would actually have my Mama braid my hair like hers when I was little!
I still have my very first baby doll and my one original Barbie (her outfits are bellbottoms, go-go boots, etc. She is the coolest era!) At 58, I'm not getting rid of those. They are super cool and there is a possibility that if I ever have a granddaughter, I can pass them down to her if she wanted them. A trend is a trend, your heart can be treacherous, but I love the 20 reasoning rule. I can let go of pretty much everything else except a few clothes and, boots, memorabilia of my son's that could also be passed down. And THANK YOU Kathryn for the tag to donate towels and blankets to the humane society, shelters or vets. I was going to make that my first comment and you did it~~💚
This is one of your absolute best videos ever!!! Thank you for posting!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I just decluttered and reorganized my linen closet. Donated two bags to the Vietnam Veterans!
I got rid of my My little Ponies about 13 years ago. I'm now slowly hunting them at down again and they now have a home out in my work room. It felt right at the time to give them away but now I regret it. I'm glad that I can find them again.
I think you showing the things you were keeping from childhood is very important. I think while it's important to get rid of excess, it's just as important to hold onto the things you value. We're not robots and we shouldn't sterilize our lives. We can absolutely run the danger of detaching too much. I believe that the same people who get rid of everything from their past are the same people who also don't have strong familial attachments, are spiraling, and adding to the loneliness epidemic. There needs to be a balance between too much and too little in order to enjoy life to the fullest, and that balance looks different for everyone
As always, you never fail to impress me with your awesome hacks. ❤ 😊
I totally agree with you about when to collect things, hold on to things, and let go of things. And it IS as different and individual as how one deals with loss, in general, whether it is a loved one, a pet or an item❣️
Hi Kathrine, I usually do not comment, but this video came at the right time for me. Helping my sister declutter. She has done so well and I’m so proud of her. We still have stuff to go through so I’m going to take your tips and use them with her. Thanks!
I loved watching my grandchildren play with some of the (in good shape) toys that their parents played with!
That jean jacket looks super cute in you 🥰💕. Im in the process of decluttering my kids room and getting rid if toys that they gave outgrown. Today we wirked in books and they have soooo many because they are book worms lol. So i just look to see for my youngest the ones that are too easy for him most of those go. I did ket him choose those if he wanted to keep some. Next is toys. But i did find a book in there that was from my aunt i had them put in my room so i can save it because uts sentimental. My aunt is suffering from Alzheimer's and dementia. I agree with if it makes you happy keep it 😁. Thank you for always reminding me to stay positive and thank you for also reminding me to be easy on myself. I am some what if a horder lol so things can be gard to get rid if. We live in an apartment and are very cluttered so we are working on it. I learned to start with one section at a time so its not overwhelming. That did definitely take time to learn that and accept that.
Fun vlog!.
"Super old! 7yrs old"!!!... that isn't old.. some of my stuff is 20+yrs old and still perfectly useful and still in use.😅
I don't understand cluttering a bedroom with an open, dust collecting, clothes wrack?.. it is visual clutter. Just declutter your main waredrobe. Then you can keep all you clothes in there, including the ones you want to wear the next day/week. Prep on Sunday for the week. Hang all on one side or Add colour clothespeg to hanger to make it easier to see what you chose to wear for the week.
Those wire shelves seem to only exist in the USA... never seen them anywhere else I've been.
Nope. I have some things I love from childhood in my memory box in the attic. I have space, so not an issue. But i will do another sweep through and declutter in the attic this weekend when I get down the Easter decor. I do a sweep each season.
These are great tips! I used to do the curated wardrobe on a rack too! It really helped me cycle through my clothes and made getting dressed much easier in the mornings. There are some clothes I really need to get rid of though and you've inspired me to do that...again. Thanks Kathryn!
I’m so glad you kept your favorite childhood toys! ❤️😃
Thank you🙏🏼 my favorite tip was the rack with steamer
You may have grandchildren one day that would love that doll and dollhouse! Good decision to keep.👍🏻😊