Thank You! I was just thinking towards the end of the video that it would be nice if she would wrap it up with this very thing on the screen while sge concludes her segment.
I'm learning heaps from you, so you're definitely doing something right! Your content is interesting, but also, it's about keeping your audience engaged and you definitely do that very well, so thumbs up to you!👍
You ARE a teacher but even the greatest teacher cannot teach a subject he/she doesn’t know and understand. You are awesome and amazing at teaching organization and home decor as attested by almost half a million - HALF A MILLION - subscribers AND your own TV show! 😃💝💝💝
You do NOT suck at teaching! I was watching this and like, omg she is so enjoyable to watch. She makes it so easy! You are so personable and kind about it too 🤍
Cas, you're great at teaching what you know. Many of us are learning so much from you every time we watch one of your videos! Your personality, demeanor, and honesty are a pleasure. Keep being yourself. Accept and love yourself for who you are! We do :-)
Well, this short little video actually helped me realize one of my mistakes - that I’m organizing for my items, not for the space. 🤯 So clearly you are a great teacher! You are also adorable. Thank you for your work!
I am a teacher and teaching my kids during lockdown is not the same as teaching a whole class of children. It drives me crazy. Not the learning part but the meetings and the not-working- computers 🤯. Thanks for giving me some more inspiration 🙏❤.
That's how I feel with doing a couple college classes online 🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️ I'm somewhat tech savvy, as well, so if I'm frustrated I really do blame the OS of anything lol! Then I'll go to work..where the register system is literally over 20 years old 😂😂
Cass, this video is so practical for me. The demonstration was excellent. I never knew you should have the containers fit in the area first. This is a light bulb moment. Thank you! You are an excellent teacher!
All teachers - if they’re honest - will admit that teaching ONE of your own is SO much harder than teaching 50-you’re-not-related-to ! Sending so much love and luck from A UK 🇬🇧 Primary teacher who is beautifully taught every week by you. Thank you.
Cas, you’re explaining organizing verbally while physically demonstrating it. This type of teaching is easy for most any kind of learner. Most people don’t learn by just reading, we might memorize “facts” but after the test, it’s next to impossible for most people to retrieve that information from the brain much later on. However when you watch someone do something and hear them explain it as you/they DO it’s appealing to a kinesthetic, and auditory learner at the same time. The more senses one can use while learning how to do something the better their chance of remembering, and success in repeating it later. So maybe you’re not a math teacher but you’re still a successful teacher in you’re own speciality, organizational skills. Trust me when I say there are lots of school teachers who are great at their craft but not great organizers. Some can do both but not all. Yet all those skills are valuable.
Organizing tip for stickers… I’ve used 2 different methods. Again, follow the first rule…if you are not using them, declutter & donate! But if you do use and want to keep stickers, I either use an accordion file folder and label each tab by season/category/theme/color, or use a 3 ring binder and sheet protectors! This has helped keeping them organized and easy to sort through, and I find we actually use them because we can actually find them!
I'm in the "take your house back" class. Thank you so, so much for explaining the difference between being a micro sorter or macro sorter. I never realized there was nothing wrong with me if I didn't organize in such (what I considered) an anal manner. The class has been wonderful👏🏻
I’ve been doing things wrong for years-no wonder I have to keep organizing!! Get containers for your space!! 💡💡💡!! I’ve always been trying to fit my things to the space!! Thank you-I needed this video!!
Cass, I love these tips and suggestions! My daughter started watching your videos (she's 37) and since she's my organizing child, she insisted that I watch you too! You make is seem so matter-of-fact that I can do it too!! Thank you!
" ... organize for your space not your 'stuff'" This is life changing for me! Cas, you're a blessing in the midst of chaos. I'm so glad to have discovered you.
Just what I needed to get more motivated today! I like to micro organize and forget that the system doesn't have to be perfect at first. Love the designated basket idea!! I understood you perfectly 👌 😁. Thanks for making these videos.
@@karbearmama1973 I believe those are from Walmart Mainstays Decorative Storage Basket, 15" x 12" www.walmart.com/ip/Mainstays-Decorative-Storage-Basket-15-x-12/166906356
I did do one cabinet in my room after I watched one of your videos. It looks great and I couldn't believe how much I had in there. Now everything is neat and separated and fit.
Youre great at teaching when you can pre record things and you know what you want to say. Dealing in real time with another small human and trying to teach is a whole different thing!
I just love how Dana's influence has made your approach more useful and for a wider audience 😀! Watching this video for 2nd time. Enjoyed the Take Back Your House all day declutter last weekend. Cas, Dawn & Dana - y'all rock!
Lol you got me laughing at the "squirrel!" part, lol!👍😁🤣 That's me too. We have wild bunnies outside and it sure doesn't help me when I'm trying to teach my kids (1st yr homeschooler, lol) and I'm like, "Ohhh look a super cute bunny!!" Lol!🤣🤣🤣
I'd love all the stuff you give away....your stickers are great for Journaling and making cards. Whenever I see your junk piles I think I'd love to have your junk 😃
I am a teacher. Thank you fir the recognition. However, do not sell yourself short Cas! We teach what we know and your gift of teaching is to help all of us learn the tools to become successful in organizing. I appreciate you! 💝
My house was always a heaving mess. Working as a nurse and raising 2 kids with my husband in a house that's not even 1000 square foot was always a struggle to make my house a priority. Thanks to you I am getting there. My utility room got sorted Saturday and it looks amazing. Thank you for the motivation, you are wonderful!
I always love the last bit of Cas' videos. Cas, I am a teacher. Trust me when I say I also sometimes have those moments when the ideas in my head "don't come out of my face." I love your content and for me YOU ARE my Organizing Teacher. Have a nice day!
Cas, Thank you so much for the collab w Clutterfree Jan. Most of all thank you for the Take Back Your House course! I have learned so much from you all (Dawn, Minimal Mom and Dana wSlobComesClean) You all are an amazing package of knowledge and help. Thank you for the clutterbug perspective. It was the three of you that helped me the most in past year and then I find out you collaborated on a course! I had just had to sign up! By the way, I am a teacher. Thank you for your kind words but remember we all learn from each other; I've learned so much from your gifts and talents. Thank you!
Thank you for this video Cass! You are a great teacher, just not in the traditional way, which is awesome. You know your stuff and this video is very helpful 💗
"And what doesn't fit...too bad...organize for the space that you have today" -My mind is blown !!!! That is AMAZING ADVICE!!! I am so nervous to try. Will report back. Thank you for sharing!!
I so appreciate the tips, especially from someone else with ADHD. I'm in Alberta and also doing online schooling right now. I only have one kindergartener, so theoretically that's even easier than schooling multiple kids and older kids.... but I feel you.
Girl......omgawd.......you are a great teacher!!!! Why do you think I keep coming back to watch you?! The funny stories at the end is just the cherry on the GIANT cake of organizational masterfulness!!!!!!
Give yourself more credit, you are such a pleasant & fun person! We all feel the same as you do sometimes, it helps us appreciate and grow. Thank you today, for bringing us great content and inspiration.
Hey Cass. ...I enjoy watching you guide and mentor for organising ....declutter ...minimise ....my home...... You are very good at what you do.....your kid's school subject may not be your forte. ....but this channel is....it's YOU 💕
You are HILARIOUS!!! I am so addicted to your videos for the organizing tips, seriously! And then maybe because you have the best sense of humor and make me laugh! You are a joy, thank you for all you do!!!
"I'm keeping it out of guilt".... Wow! That hits home for me. Also thank you for that intermediate step of the white boxes and setting up the space first. I've been trying in vein for years to be organized and failing spectacularly. It's because I'm trying to make my space fit my things instead of making my things fit the space. It's so simple but embarrassing that I never though like that. I mean, I literally bought four huge 6' cube cases from Ikea before.
You are a great teacher, able to apply to real situations that everyone can relate to and you are so humble. Thank you for continuing to teach, share, encourage and inspire all the hot messes out there to keep at it💖
Yes you are a teacher! You are a great teacher ! People always say “ why don’t you stop doing that?” Or we ask ourselves why we keep doing something,but never teach you HOW! but YOU have taught me so much about myself! ( I’m a bee , a QUEEN bee!😂 ) Now , I know why I do things & how to undo it!
Cass. I really enjoyed watching this video. I like how you break things down into steps. Many times I even write notes on paper while watching. Thanks for the tips!🤗💖 and motivation!
Thank you so much for this video Cas! Your step to have containers ready to sort is so smart! I feel that this has been a missing step in my prior attempts to get organized!
there are the right teachers/nurses/drs etc for different people. You're perfect for me Cas!!!! and everytime I get a "WHY!?" from my husband I refer him to your videos
That specific step about organizing for your space & not your stuff is life changing!!!!! Wow! That was def a teaching moment bc there was absolutely a flip that switched in my head 🤗
You're right, I really struggle with what containers do i need. Having various sizes to 'size' up a drawer really helped me out and moved me on to the next step. It also makes it easier to shop for the more expensive ones I wanted for the space without having to run back to return/exchange containers.
This is actually one of the most helpful videos I've watched on organizing! I am not more confused, I am more certain of actionable steps I can take to get started. Thanks so much!
You ARE an amazing teacher! Your explanations make perfect sense and you educate us in a way that works for everyone. Please don't put yourself down. Your fans won't allow it. We love you. ❤
Loved this! Make space for the area not the stuff - yes!! Something I am slowly learning. Also as a teacher I think you are a great teacher of organizing and the fact that you are helping your kids is a win already and that they are encouraged to do work :)
Loved make space for the area not the stuff. I'm moving to a SMALL (FOR ME) SPACE & have been a little bit freaked out about the lack of kitchen space/storage. It's just me, but I liked a lot of kitchen items. Purging is hard because I want to have a lot of kitchen items, dishes, pots & pans, bakeware, glasses, cups.
You can also have a small box/container to put in things that need to find a home. Once it's full or once a week or once a day, set a timer for 5 or 10 or 15 min and "blitz" the stuff where it needs to go....I just find this helps with "decision fatigue" and also means that you're organizing sessions can be super short, but sweet. Honestly, i have my donate and recycling boxes in my car, so i can empty most of the stuff from my little box AND it's already in the car...so, fewer steps too... Love your channel. 💖 from B.C.
You are a teacher, a different one. You teach adults who by the way go to class because they really want to be there. Also, you make your class digital. You organize, summarize and explain each thing you want to communicate. You give the theory (cluterbug types, tendencies, personalities in relation to organization), then you explain how to apply that in different scenarios. You even discuss possible errors and exceptions.
YES! I agree with all your students that you’re a wonderful teacher! It was clear & to the point. I measured a drawer while you talked & now need to find containers that will fit so I can make homes for all the homeless stuff. 🥰
I also like the idea of having a 'use it or lose it' bin!! It helps take away the guilt because I'm giving myself a chance to use it before discarding or donating something...
This video has come at just the right time for me. It is my light bulb moment! I am in the process of redoing my studio. To be honest, the studio is for quilting and painting..... and it has my bed in it! I live in a one bedroom apartment. I ordered an L shaped desk, one side for my sewing machine, the other for watercolor painting. So far the plan sounded easy...... the situation is, I have 4 sterilite 36” towers of drawers (all neatly labeled, btw), filled with stuff I use, and some, I forgot about! In front of them are 2 TV tray tables that I use for painting. My sewing machine is on an antique table that I will move into my dining area. The new desk will get rid of the “double parking” in front of the drawers. Three of the drawers towers are going away. I’ve sorted and purged and organized what to keep in the remaining drawers..... all art stuff. The sewing stuff is my next challenge. I have way too much. I used to make purses and totes, charity quilts, (2300) masks, all donated.....I have bags of zippers, elastic, buttons, trims...... some/lots of stuff was given to me....yeah...... I hate to get rid of it.....what if I need it? ...... like you and your stickers! Planning a nice neat .... minimalist.... work area, was one thing..... achieving it is quite different! Thank you for this video, I needed this right now! I think I can live with 20% of the stuff I have. I don’t think I will live long enough to use all that I have! Do you want any buttons, trims, elastic or Velcro...... I can send you some! Btw, I’ll come and teach your kids if you want to trade places and organize my studio!
You are a great teacher in the subjects I which you are an expert- things like decluttering, organizing, being real, and other general life lessons. I always found it much more difficult to teach school subjects like math to my daughter than to teach math to my college classes. Do not be so hard on yourself. You have a huge following on YT because you are a good teacher, influencer, and you have personally battled with the topics you are helping us with. We appreciate you!
And I've learnt so much by watching you videos on organization. Not even Marie Kondo could help me with that. Please don't sell yourself short. All the love.
I am the person you mentioned. I have been following you for I think 2-3 years now and I have purged a lot from my home, in stages. YAY! However, I have been stuck for about 3-4 months. I purged but I do not have the "where to put it". I have been looking for affordable furniture and storage items but with the pandemic that has been super hard. So, the things that do not have a home just sit in middle of house. Siiigh...I totally understand the premise now everything is to have its place principle.
Thanks Cas! Love your videos! My life is getting better by the day!!! I feel like this is a huge part of self care!!! Everything looks awesome when it's done, the character moment in decluttering and organizing are so Worth it! You are super talented!!! No worries on the kids home schooling.... You teach them and us REAL life survival skills, that give us peace and freedom!! Love & hugs to you!
I cannot believe how word for word you just described my remote schooling experience!!!Although no spit on the laptop but had to replace a shattered laptop!Ive got 12 kids, 6 school aged and every single one of them is so difficult!And why cant they understand the words that are COMING OUT OF OUR MOUTHS??! SO I've also had many a meltdowns, BAD ONES!!! Every time I talk to one of our teachers I tell them how much respect I have for them because it is hard work!! ♡
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You won't believe it but I have been thinking about organizing one of my drawers and I just didn't know where to start so this is the perfect video for me right now!!! You explained it really well!!!!!!!!!! Thank you Cas!!!!
You are loved and in spite of what you think about your teaching, I always learn something from you. Don’t be so hard on yourself. Everyone has some issues with kid because, well their kids! We’ve all been there. Tell Joe he rocks too.
I taught school for 40 years...would always take 30 kids that belonged to other people over mine!!! Maneuvering online is a real challenge, especially for the younger kids...but they will be pros when this is all over!!! I have been purging like crazy lately...thanks for all your help!!
Ok, I was going to "like" this video anyway, bc you are brilliant, and I love your teaching style! Then you said, "... but you watch this anyway!" And I HAD to like it!! Keep up the great work! I've homeschooling for years, some days are better than others, and each child has they're own learning style, and each parent has they're own teaching style! As long as we find a happy medium, and teach with love, it's all good!! Love ya!
Typing this in the hope it’ll help me remember it, but going to check out the printable next-thanks, Cas!!! (Step 0: Declutter and have a trash bag and donation box ready.) SPACE: Step 1: Sort into big categories. Step 2: Purge (whatever you missed from your decluttering and) anything that doesn’t belong in that area. Step 3: Assign a home for your sorted categories (e.g. a drawer or shelf). Then grab anything else around the house that needs to be moved into this assigned space. Step 4: Place containers into the assigned space, keeping your organizational style in mind (if unsure, start with larger categories and containers). Remember: You’re organizing to fit your space, not your stuff. Soooo make sure to select your favorites first. Hopefully this will make the next step easier. Step 5: Eliminate (discard, donate, or put away whatever’s left).
I think you are a great teacher. I love the way that you methodically go through step-by-step, showing us the how and the why. Hugs, love and many thanks to you ❣️
I am part-way through a BIG sort in my kitchen- lots of cupboard stuff going on, has to be all at once. I'm doing well. Then you said- bag donates, bag trash ! Yay the last step I need to getting it done super quick. Just what I needed to hear right now. Thanks Cass !
I love your teaching style. I just made a huge mess of my kitchen and pantry. Now I watched this video and I am like where we're you BEFORE I made this gigantic mess lol. You make is simple and easy.
Cassandra, you are so gifted and I literally use your TH-cam as my decluttering course on going! I'm so proud your Canadian and I can't wait to read your book about personality types! Hey definitely add your own personal bio to your about section! We would love to learn more about you! P.s. you look freaking amazing, girl! 👌💕
You gave me the love of matching storage containers and the enjoyment of making fun name tags and laminating them. When I first watched your videos you made ones that included redecorating spaces. Are you going to do any of those types of videos in the future? I miss them as you make them both informative and fun and always provided me with inspiration and ideas. So to me you are a wonderful teacher!
Well for the record you do a great job explaining organization etcetera in a way that we can understand it. We keep coming back because you do such a good job at it! That concept of organizing to your space and not to your stuff was really life-changing to me when I first heard it.
Hi Caz, I agree teachers are awesome, you made a point that a lot of people don't get, you have to organise for the room you have not the amount of stuff .
Here's a laugh for you. I had my phone propped against the wall on my bed watching the end. All of a sudden my cat starts attacking my phone. She saw your strings dangling from your shirt. Haha 😄
As a teacher of 29 8-year-olds, half of them online, thanks for the props! It’s two different skill sets, explaining things to young children and adults. I’m a confident teacher to little kids, but would probably struggle with adults- sounds like you’re the opposite, Cas!
I am 67, probably becoming jaded, and while I appreciate your tenacity and overall good efforts, it's frenetic to me, very wordy without the tangible return I was going for. I am a very visual person so being ultra clear that you have YOUR schitt together helps me visualize how it could work. I am being overly critical I'm sure, but the first girl for organizing I tried was much more tedious and just unpleasant, to look at as well. Give us something that also gives us hope? Good luck. I see you have tons of people on board totally. That's great!
Even before you thanked teachers I wanted to say how well you demonstrate and explain. Thank you too for appreciation of teachers’ work in the pandemic.
1. S - Sort
2. P - Purge
3. A - Assign
4. C - Contain
5. E - Eliminate
Thank You! I was just thinking towards the end of the video that it would be nice if she would wrap it up with this very thing on the screen while sge concludes her segment.
@@StargazerBudgets It might be a printable on her webpage? Yes, at 7:40 she shows it. 😁
@@StargazerBudgets - Happy to help! I needed to see it so I thought maybe some others could benefit as well. 🙌
@@iheartigloos Thanx! I just copied and pasted it! Ya!
A teacher is someone that communicates what they know. You know organizing and you teach it well.
I agree
Absolutely!
Couldn't agree more!
I'm learning heaps from you, so you're definitely doing something right! Your content is interesting, but also, it's about keeping your audience engaged and you definitely do that very well, so thumbs up to you!👍
I agree, too. She surprised me when she said that.
Cas, you just make me smile.
In the words of Marie Condo, “you spark joy”, so, I’m gonna keep you!!!!
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You ARE a teacher but even the greatest teacher cannot teach a subject he/she doesn’t know and understand. You are awesome and amazing at teaching organization and home decor as attested by almost half a million - HALF A MILLION - subscribers AND your own TV show! 😃💝💝💝
Don't sell yourself short. I've learned so much from you the last few years! Keep doing you!
Me, too!💖
Me too
You do NOT suck at teaching! I was watching this and like, omg she is so enjoyable to watch. She makes it so easy! You are so personable and kind about it too 🤍
Cas, you're great at teaching what you know. Many of us are learning so much from you every time we watch one of your videos! Your personality, demeanor, and honesty are a pleasure. Keep being yourself. Accept and love yourself for who you are! We do :-)
When it’s full, it’s full, we don’t get to keep the rest...thanks for that!
Yes, totally!!😁👍
This was so good! I get paralyzed when I have stuff that doesn’t fit into a category. Organize for your space not your stuff! Genius!
same here . it was genius
RIIIGHT. That is what made it all click too.
Well, this short little video actually helped me realize one of my mistakes - that I’m organizing for my items, not for the space. 🤯 So clearly you are a great teacher! You are also adorable. Thank you for your work!
I am a teacher and teaching my kids during lockdown is not the same as teaching a whole class of children. It drives me crazy. Not the learning part but the meetings and the not-working- computers 🤯. Thanks for giving me some more inspiration 🙏❤.
That's how I feel with doing a couple college classes online 🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️ I'm somewhat tech savvy, as well, so if I'm frustrated I really do blame the OS of anything lol! Then I'll go to work..where the register system is literally over 20 years old 😂😂
Cass, this video is so practical for me. The demonstration was excellent. I never knew you should have the containers fit in the area first. This is a light bulb moment. Thank you! You are an excellent teacher!
You teach me plenty. Be patient with yourself! You are a joy to watch.
All teachers - if they’re honest - will admit that teaching ONE of your own is SO much harder than teaching 50-you’re-not-related-to ! Sending so much love and luck from A UK 🇬🇧 Primary teacher who is beautifully taught every week by you. Thank you.
I’ve used box lids in drawers for compartments. Works fine. Especially apple boxes. Free organization boxes.
Add on those Margarine tubs for Tupperware on a budget!
Cas, you’re explaining organizing verbally while physically demonstrating it. This type of teaching is easy for most any kind of learner. Most people don’t learn by just reading, we might memorize “facts” but after the test, it’s next to impossible for most people to retrieve that information from the brain much later on. However when you watch someone do something and hear them explain it as you/they DO it’s appealing to a kinesthetic, and auditory learner at the same time. The more senses one can use while learning how to do something the better their chance of remembering, and success in repeating it later. So maybe you’re not a math teacher but you’re still a successful teacher in you’re own speciality, organizational skills. Trust me when I say there are lots of school teachers who are great at their craft but not great organizers. Some can do both but not all. Yet all those skills are valuable.
Organizing tip for stickers… I’ve used 2 different methods. Again, follow the first rule…if you are not using them, declutter & donate! But if you do use and want to keep stickers, I either use an accordion file folder and label each tab by season/category/theme/color, or use a 3 ring binder and sheet protectors! This has helped keeping them organized and easy to sort through, and I find we actually use them because we can actually find them!
I’ve decided that the biggest thing I’m purging by getting rid of unused stuff is the guilt of not using it! Bye bye guilt. 😀
I'm in the "take your house back" class. Thank you so, so much for explaining the difference between being a micro sorter or macro sorter. I never realized there was nothing wrong with me if I didn't organize in such (what I considered) an anal manner. The class has been wonderful👏🏻
I’ve been doing things wrong for years-no wonder I have to keep organizing!! Get containers for your space!! 💡💡💡!! I’ve always been trying to fit my things to the space!! Thank you-I needed this video!!
Cass, I love these tips and suggestions! My daughter started watching your videos (she's 37) and since she's my organizing child, she insisted that I watch you too! You make is seem so matter-of-fact that I can do it too!! Thank you!
" ... organize for your space not your 'stuff'" This is life changing for me! Cas, you're a blessing in the midst of chaos. I'm so glad to have discovered you.
Just what I needed to get more motivated today! I like to micro organize and forget that the system doesn't have to be perfect at first. Love the designated basket idea!! I understood you perfectly 👌 😁. Thanks for making these videos.
@@karbearmama1973 I believe those are from Walmart
Mainstays Decorative Storage Basket, 15" x 12"
www.walmart.com/ip/Mainstays-Decorative-Storage-Basket-15-x-12/166906356
Cass-it's always more difficult to teach your own children than others! You are a Rock Star, and hang in there!!
LOL! I love how you always make me laugh. You remind me so much of myself. I laugh at myself all the time!! Love your channel. I'm a fan for LIFE!!
At times it almost freaks me out how much you are like me. I do and think so much like you. there must be hope for me and my house 😁
Cas, you are loved! Try talking to your squirrels outside! 😂
There's nothing wrong with your teaching Cas, I've learnt loads 😊 And I love your stories they crack me up 🤣
I did do one cabinet in my room after I watched one of your videos. It looks great and I couldn't believe how much I had in there. Now everything is neat and separated and fit.
Just so you know...I always stay till the end!! My favorite part!❤️🤣
Youre great at teaching when you can pre record things and you know what you want to say. Dealing in real time with another small human and trying to teach is a whole different thing!
I just love how Dana's influence has made your approach more useful and for a wider audience 😀! Watching this video for 2nd time. Enjoyed the Take Back Your House all day declutter last weekend. Cas, Dawn & Dana - y'all rock!
Thanks Cass. You're a great teacher and helper. Thanks for sharing.
Lol you got me laughing at the "squirrel!" part, lol!👍😁🤣 That's me too. We have wild bunnies outside and it sure doesn't help me when I'm trying to teach my kids (1st yr homeschooler, lol) and I'm like, "Ohhh look a super cute bunny!!" Lol!🤣🤣🤣
I'd love all the stuff you give away....your stickers are great for Journaling and making cards. Whenever I see your junk piles I think I'd love to have your junk 😃
I am a teacher. Thank you fir the recognition. However, do not sell yourself short Cas! We teach what we know and your gift of teaching is to help all of us learn the tools to become successful in organizing. I appreciate you! 💝
My house was always a heaving mess. Working as a nurse and raising 2 kids with my husband in a house that's not even 1000 square foot was always a struggle to make my house a priority. Thanks to you I am getting there. My utility room got sorted Saturday and it looks amazing. Thank you for the motivation, you are wonderful!
I am a teacher and I have learned a lot by watching your videos! Give yourself some credit!
I always love the last bit of Cas' videos. Cas, I am a teacher. Trust me when I say I also sometimes have those moments when the ideas in my head "don't come out of my face." I love your content and for me YOU ARE my Organizing Teacher. Have a nice day!
Cas, Thank you so much for the collab w Clutterfree Jan. Most of all thank you for the Take Back Your House course! I have learned so much from you all (Dawn, Minimal Mom and Dana wSlobComesClean) You all are an amazing package of knowledge and help. Thank you for the clutterbug perspective. It was the three of you that helped me the most in past year and then I find out you collaborated on a course! I had just had to sign up! By the way, I am a teacher. Thank you for your kind words but remember we all learn from each other; I've learned so much from your gifts and talents. Thank you!
Thank you for this video Cass! You are a great teacher, just not in the traditional way, which is awesome. You know your stuff and this video is very helpful 💗
"And what doesn't fit...too bad...organize for the space that you have today" -My mind is blown !!!! That is AMAZING ADVICE!!! I am so nervous to try. Will report back. Thank you for sharing!!
I so appreciate the tips, especially from someone else with ADHD.
I'm in Alberta and also doing online schooling right now. I only have one kindergartener, so theoretically that's even easier than schooling multiple kids and older kids.... but I feel you.
Girl......omgawd.......you are a great teacher!!!! Why do you think I keep coming back to watch you?! The funny stories at the end is just the cherry on the GIANT cake of organizational masterfulness!!!!!!
Give yourself more credit, you are such a pleasant & fun person! We all feel the same as you do sometimes, it helps us appreciate and grow. Thank you today, for bringing us great content and inspiration.
Hey Cass. ...I enjoy watching you guide and mentor for organising ....declutter ...minimise ....my home......
You are very good at what you do.....your kid's school subject may not be your forte. ....but this channel is....it's YOU 💕
You are HILARIOUS!!! I am so addicted to your videos for the organizing tips, seriously! And then maybe because you have the best sense of humor and make me laugh! You are a joy, thank you for all you do!!!
"I'm keeping it out of guilt".... Wow! That hits home for me. Also thank you for that intermediate step of the white boxes and setting up the space first. I've been trying in vein for years to be organized and failing spectacularly. It's because I'm trying to make my space fit my things instead of making my things fit the space. It's so simple but embarrassing that I never though like that. I mean, I literally bought four huge 6' cube cases from Ikea before.
You are a great teacher, able to apply to real situations that everyone can relate to and you are so humble. Thank you for continuing to teach, share, encourage and inspire all the hot messes out there to keep at it💖
Yes you are a teacher! You are a great teacher ! People always say “ why don’t you stop doing that?” Or we ask ourselves why we keep doing something,but never teach you HOW! but YOU have taught me so much about myself! ( I’m a bee , a QUEEN bee!😂 ) Now , I know why I do things & how to undo it!
Cass. I really enjoyed watching this video. I like how you break things down into steps. Many times I even write notes on paper while watching. Thanks for the tips!🤗💖 and motivation!
Thank you so much for this video Cas! Your step to have containers ready to sort is so smart! I feel that this has been a missing step in my prior attempts to get organized!
You are a great organizing teacher if you ask me. These tips are fantastic. Mad props to all the teachers for kids, so much respect for them!!
there are the right teachers/nurses/drs etc for different people. You're perfect for me Cas!!!! and everytime I get a "WHY!?" from my husband I refer him to your videos
I find your style of teaching decluttering and organizing very easy to follow. Thank you.
You're welcome!
That specific step about organizing for your space & not your stuff is life changing!!!!! Wow! That was def a teaching moment bc there was absolutely a flip that switched in my head 🤗
Organize for your space, not your stuff. That's what I needed to hear. Got the printable, too. Thanks.
And still you tought me so many things over the years...
You're right, I really struggle with what containers do i need. Having various sizes to 'size' up a drawer really helped me out and moved me on to the next step. It also makes it easier to shop for the more expensive ones I wanted for the space without having to run back to return/exchange containers.
This is actually one of the most helpful videos I've watched on organizing! I am not more confused, I am more certain of actionable steps I can take to get started. Thanks so much!
I feel like you made this video for me. I needed to hear it!
So I can totally relate to the home schooling episodes. I had melt down which took me two days to recover from. 💖
Do you clutter up a drawer just so you can demonstrate? I can’t imagine you didn’t tackle this already. You are an organization goddess.
You ARE an amazing teacher! Your explanations make perfect sense and you educate us in a way that works for everyone. Please don't put yourself down. Your fans won't allow it. We love you. ❤
Loved this! Make space for the area not the stuff - yes!! Something I am slowly learning. Also as a teacher I think you are a great teacher of organizing and the fact that you are helping your kids is a win already and that they are encouraged to do work :)
Loved make space for the area not the stuff. I'm moving to a SMALL (FOR ME) SPACE & have been a little bit freaked out about the lack of kitchen space/storage. It's just me, but I liked a lot of kitchen items. Purging is hard because I want to have a lot of kitchen items, dishes, pots & pans, bakeware, glasses, cups.
You can also have a small box/container to put in things that need to find a home.
Once it's full or once a week or once a day, set a timer for 5 or 10 or 15 min and "blitz" the stuff where it needs to go....I just find this helps with "decision fatigue" and also means that you're organizing sessions can be super short, but sweet.
Honestly, i have my donate and recycling boxes in my car, so i can empty most of the stuff from my little box AND it's already in the car...so, fewer steps too...
Love your channel. 💖 from B.C.
You are a teacher, a different one. You teach adults who by the way go to class because they really want to be there. Also, you make your class digital. You organize, summarize and explain each thing you want to communicate. You give the theory (cluterbug types, tendencies, personalities in relation to organization), then you explain how to apply that in different scenarios. You even discuss possible errors and exceptions.
YES! I agree with all your students that you’re a wonderful teacher! It was clear & to the point. I measured a drawer while you talked & now need to find containers that will fit so I can make homes for all the homeless stuff. 🥰
I also like the idea of having a 'use it or lose it' bin!! It helps take away the guilt because I'm giving myself a chance to use it before discarding or donating something...
This video has come at just the right time for me. It is my light bulb moment! I am in the process of redoing my studio. To be honest, the studio is for quilting and painting..... and it has my bed in it! I live in a one bedroom apartment.
I ordered an L shaped desk, one side for my sewing machine, the other for watercolor painting. So far the plan sounded easy...... the situation is, I have 4 sterilite 36” towers of drawers (all neatly labeled, btw), filled with stuff I use, and some, I forgot about! In front of them are 2 TV tray tables that I use for painting. My sewing machine is on an antique table that I will move into my dining area. The new desk will get rid of the “double parking” in front of the drawers. Three of the drawers towers are going away. I’ve sorted and purged and organized what to keep in the remaining drawers..... all art stuff. The sewing stuff is my next challenge. I have way too much. I used to make purses and totes, charity quilts, (2300) masks, all donated.....I have bags of zippers, elastic, buttons, trims...... some/lots of stuff was given to me....yeah...... I hate to get rid of it.....what if I need it? ...... like you and your stickers! Planning a nice neat .... minimalist.... work area, was one thing..... achieving it is quite different!
Thank you for this video, I needed this right now! I think I can live with 20% of the stuff I have. I don’t think I will live long enough to use all that I have!
Do you want any buttons, trims, elastic or Velcro...... I can send you some!
Btw, I’ll come and teach your kids if you want to trade places and organize my studio!
You may think you are able to express the vision and ideas you have in your head, but you demonstrate it well -- that is teaching.
You are a great teacher in the subjects I which you are an expert- things like decluttering, organizing, being real, and other general life lessons. I always found it much more difficult to teach school subjects like math to my daughter than to teach math to my college classes. Do not be so hard on yourself. You have a huge following on YT because you are a good teacher, influencer, and you have personally battled with the topics you are helping us with. We appreciate you!
And I've learnt so much by watching you videos on organization. Not even Marie Kondo could help me with that. Please don't sell yourself short. All the love.
I am the person you mentioned. I have been following you for I think 2-3 years now and I have purged a lot from my home, in stages. YAY! However, I have been stuck for about 3-4 months. I purged but I do not have the "where to put it". I have been looking for affordable furniture and storage items but with the pandemic that has been super hard. So, the things that do not have a home just sit in middle of house. Siiigh...I totally understand the premise now everything is to have its place principle.
Thanks Cas! Love your videos! My life is getting better by the day!!! I feel like this is a huge part of self care!!! Everything looks awesome when it's done, the character moment in decluttering and organizing are so Worth it! You are super talented!!! No worries on the kids home schooling.... You teach them and us REAL life survival skills, that give us peace and freedom!! Love & hugs to you!
I cannot believe how word for word you just described my remote schooling experience!!!Although no spit on the laptop but had to replace a shattered laptop!Ive got 12 kids, 6 school aged and every single one of them is so difficult!And why cant they understand the words that are COMING OUT OF OUR MOUTHS??! SO I've also had many a meltdowns, BAD ONES!!! Every time I talk to one of our teachers I tell them how much respect I have for them because it is hard work!! ♡
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You won't believe it but I have been thinking about organizing one of my drawers and I just didn't know where to start so this is the perfect video for me right now!!! You explained it really well!!!!!!!!!! Thank you Cas!!!!
You are loved and in spite of what you think about your teaching, I always learn something from you. Don’t be so hard on yourself. Everyone has some issues with kid because, well their kids! We’ve all been there. Tell Joe he rocks too.
I taught school for 40 years...would always take 30 kids that belonged to other people over mine!!! Maneuvering online is a real challenge, especially for the younger kids...but they will be pros when this is all over!!! I have been purging like crazy lately...thanks for all your help!!
Ok, I was going to "like" this video anyway, bc you are brilliant, and I love your teaching style! Then you said, "... but you watch this anyway!" And I HAD to like it!! Keep up the great work! I've homeschooling for years, some days are better than others, and each child has they're own learning style, and each parent has they're own teaching style! As long as we find a happy medium, and teach with love, it's all good!! Love ya!
Typing this in the hope it’ll help me remember it, but going to check out the printable next-thanks, Cas!!!
(Step 0: Declutter and have a trash bag and donation box ready.)
SPACE:
Step 1: Sort into big categories.
Step 2: Purge (whatever you missed from your decluttering and) anything that doesn’t belong in that area.
Step 3: Assign a home for your sorted categories (e.g. a drawer or shelf). Then grab anything else around the house that needs to be moved into this assigned space.
Step 4: Place containers into the assigned space, keeping your organizational style in mind (if unsure, start with larger categories and containers).
Remember: You’re organizing to fit your space, not your stuff. Soooo make sure to select your favorites first. Hopefully this will make the next step easier.
Step 5: Eliminate (discard, donate, or put away whatever’s left).
I think you are a great teacher. I love the way that you methodically go through step-by-step, showing us the how and the why. Hugs, love and many thanks to you ❣️
I love you and your teaching style! You make perfect sense to me. Try his is the channel I ALWAYS come back to. Thanks lovely ✌🏼
Any of us who have been following you know exactly what your teaching. Keep it up we got your back. Props to all teachers !!!
Nope. You're a great teacher and funny. That makes learning easy. Great video as always.
I am part-way through a BIG sort in my kitchen- lots of cupboard stuff going on, has to be all at once. I'm doing well. Then you said- bag donates, bag trash ! Yay the last step I need to getting it done super quick. Just what I needed to hear right now. Thanks Cass !
I love your teaching style. I just made a huge mess of my kitchen and pantry. Now I watched this video and I am like where we're you BEFORE I made this gigantic mess lol. You make is simple and easy.
You are fabulous at explaining organization to us and most importantly you are kind when you are too.❤️
Cassandra, you are so gifted and I literally use your TH-cam as my decluttering course on going! I'm so proud your Canadian and I can't wait to read your book about personality types!
Hey definitely add your own personal bio to your about section! We would love to learn more about you!
P.s. you look freaking amazing, girl! 👌💕
You gave me the love of matching storage containers and the enjoyment of making fun name tags and laminating them. When I first watched your videos you made ones that included redecorating spaces. Are you going to do any of those types of videos in the future? I miss them as you make them both informative and fun and always provided me with inspiration and ideas. So to me you are a wonderful teacher!
You are my little shiny star! I may dally with other organisers but I always come back to you!
Hey ClutterBug, this was really well communicated. Thank you. I've been scratching my head over drawer organisation and this has helped tremendously.
Squirrel, squirrel, squirrel. I loved it. I have so much fun watching your videos. And yes, I do learn from you.
You are a wonderful teacher! Never under estimate your gifts.👍
Well for the record you do a great job explaining organization etcetera in a way that we can understand it. We keep coming back because you do such a good job at it! That concept of organizing to your space and not to your stuff was really life-changing to me when I first heard it.
Hi Caz, I agree teachers are awesome, you made a point that a lot of people don't get, you have to organise for the room you have not the amount of stuff .
Here's a laugh for you. I had my phone propped against the wall on my bed watching the end. All of a sudden my cat starts attacking my phone. She saw your strings dangling from your shirt. Haha 😄
As a teacher of 29 8-year-olds, half of them online, thanks for the props! It’s two different skill sets, explaining things to young children and adults. I’m a confident teacher to little kids, but would probably struggle with adults- sounds like you’re the opposite, Cas!
I'm a teacher. You teach by Show and Tell. It's the ONLY way some of us visuals will learn. Please keep up the demos that you explain. And...squirrel!
I am 67, probably becoming jaded, and while I appreciate your tenacity and overall good efforts, it's frenetic to me, very wordy without the tangible return I was going for. I am a very visual person so being ultra clear that you have YOUR schitt together helps me visualize how it could work. I am being overly critical I'm sure, but the first girl for organizing I tried was much more tedious and just unpleasant, to look at as well. Give us something that also gives us hope? Good luck. I see you have tons of people on board totally. That's great!
Thanks for sharing!
Even before you thanked teachers I wanted to say how well you demonstrate and explain. Thank you too for appreciation of teachers’ work in the pandemic.