@@Simply.Mariela You might want to get in contact with Dawn from the Minimal Mom ? She is the person who set up this amazing collaboration and I heard that video's were added as we go through January. good luck
I organized quite a bit last year and it all seems to look nice. Still, I am aware that one actually is never done with decluttering. So for 2021, I divided our home into 10 spaces, one space per month. January until October. November and December are just too busy with Christmas. Each month then I will declutter again, going from 1 corner to another, taking each item into my hand: "do I really need it?", is the question. This month is "attic" time. A year ago I would have hyperventilated in trying to tackle this area, it used to be our challenging place. Now it is ok. I already started with the process. No area is planned to be done in one day. I let you know how it went. 😀
I’m not a minimalist but I want to dabble in it because it appeals to me. I have tons of stuff and I’m very motivated to declutter at the moment. I am encouraged that after I declutter the minimalistism , (I know that’s not a word) will kick in and I can be on my path to minimalism. I want that simple life. I’ve always had to have the STUFF and not I’m suffocating in it. 😷
After a year of watching these over and over, I'm almost finished in the garage!!!! Thanks for all the processing and perseverance!!!! There are no basements here, so it's all in the garage.
Dawn has been my #1 favorite for months now, but I have to tell you that you’re right below her! ☺️ I enjoy watching your journey. You’re so inspiring and motivating. ❤️
Erica, I love you! You are fun, honest, real and a joy to watch. Keep it up, you WILL get unpacked from the move. It's great motivation for all of us dealing with clutter.
I just love you!!!! You’ve come so far and put yourself out there and shared with us the good, the bad, and the ugly. You are truly one of the most selfless people on the Internet!😂🥰❤️
Yes girl! I put thrift store bound items in a large 45 gallon tote in my garage and when it fills up, I call my local Kidney Foundation and they pick up everything FROM MY DOOR STEP! Love it!
Your right Erica, that in between stage when you decide to let it go and it actually leaving is hard! I have started to take it straight to my car trunk.....well then one time I forgot I had 2 big boxes to donate and went Christmas shopping with my husband....😂 yep no room🤷♀️ So now I STILL take it straight to the car but I add a post a note to my steering wheel as a reminder! That’s working great!! Thanks for your help👍 I did all my cooking utensils today😁
Lol u crack me up! We just moved and yes just bc it’s boxed up doesn’t mean we need it😂 we can’t have gluten so thank god we don’t have a beer room but I guarantee we have enough other crap to go through! It’s never ending!!! A little a day tho makes a big difference. We are in our final forever home and this is it. We decide how we want to live and how much “stuff” we want to keep. It’s hard but it’s worth it!
I had two dollar tree cupcake containers in a basket ready to take to goodwill whenever I made it over there-I had some ornaments that had been in a plastic sack-Now the two containers are ornament storage.
Love it when you say " Why do I keep these things!" Oh the things I have kept!🤣😭 I also tell myself I can do it before I tackle papers as well as it is worth it to be free of it. Learned that from Minimal Mom and it gave me the confidence to tackle the paper monster😱😜
I’m almost at the point where I know how to point out the spots in your basement.....lol! I just love you and your videos. I’m glad I’m watching this on the 4th as I can start today and there’s lots to go through.
@@EricaLucasLovesI found one on eBay Royal Albert Old Country Roses Compote/Punch Bowl 1962. Apparently it had a punch label at one time. I also found one at replacements.com showing out of stock , which means they would be willing to buy it if you want to sell.
I really felt that comment on the 'in-between time" being hard. I have a whole car load of stuff to drop off at the salvation army and the habitat for humanity restore. My partner and I are finally tackling our garage organization and the space is looking better with less stuff in it. But, with the holidays and then being busy with work, I just haven't made the time to do the drop off. It's really wearing on me to just GET. IT. DONE. cause only then call I really call the project complete.
Yes! A list of options would be super helpful! Like a basket in your kitchen pantry that collects everything belonging to other rooms; a large tote in your garage that you fill with thrift store bound items; and thought strategies that help you ditch things faster (like "do I really NEED to spend my time and resources posting my items online rather than doing a quick drop at a donation site?); excetera excetera excetera
That in between stage for months of this last year was the entire back of my mini van!!! Oh dear..... The mini van had to go away so I finally finished that huge disaster of a staging ground.
Your life is so different from the beginning of last year! I know you feel it - though you are tired of unpacking boxes - because your voice is more upbeat, your demeanor is happier, and you look healthier. Congratulations on thriving during 2020!!
@@EricaLucasLoves I will have to catch the next one...I already have my schedule “planned” (but you know what they say about the best laid plans of mice and men...🐁🤭)
That Royal Albert Old Country Roses bowl is GORGEOUS!! No I don't want it though. 😉 I am doing the Take Your House Back course with Dawn, Case, and Dana. Loving it!!
Hi Erica, I don't comment often, but am inspired by your videos. Just a quick tip regarding your expired licenses -- I was told by the DOT that if you ever lose your driver's license, it is much easier to replace it if you have an old one. So I keep my most recently expired in a safe. However, with the digital age, I am not sure if this is still accurate.
Happy New Year Erica and family! It’s been inspiring to watch you and Dawn. I’ve been organizing and decluttering since we downsized. ( from 3500 sq ft to 1700) It’s been a interesting and positive experience., thanks in part to the motivation you have provided.❤️🌹
I feel like we all drastically underestimated the amount of stuff in your old house.. 🤣 unpacking after a PCS is like Christmas.. you find stuff you forgot you had and it’s exciting..
I still have the first 2 driver's license and my 2 college ids. Sentimental to me. My strive to get done is clean everything at the first of the year so I know it was done. Working on it bit by bit.
Perfect timing! Moving house at the end of the month. One final push here at this house and then will hopefully be able to set up the new house in a more manageable way!
When I heard you open that box with the popcorn maker, paper, and a PlayStation I had a flashback to Sesame Street. “Today’s box has been brought to you by the letter P.” 😂 that bowl is BEAUTIFUL btw 😍
Hi Erica! I'm so happy I get to comment early. I recently started a new job so my decluttering and TH-cam watching fell to the wayside but now that I can watch you during my lunch breaks. Love you video!!!
Yes!! I have a lot of things in the in between phase!!! I sell anything I don't donate on eBay. I don't do Facebook, so I have a ton of things to list on eBay this year. I don't do yard sales at all anymore. I make way more money selling on eBay, BUT I have to live with it until I list/sell it. 😖
I have an "in between"-closet in our hallway : ) It is a dedicated tho temperary home for all things that are going out the door but who are not going in this exact moment. If I borrow a sweater from my sister and will give it back to her next week, it goes in that closet. A library book, the closet. I sorted some old photos and found duplicates that one of my brothers want, the closet. A bag of craftstuff to be given to a friends kids, the Closet. A bunch of batteries that needs to be recycled in a store, clooooset : ) ... Those things are out of sight, I don´t need to see them and get stressed over them. Over time I have adapted a habit of actively using it and to remember to take stuff out of the closet and bring to the right person or place. I keep some of my reusable grocerybags in that closet to and I have a paperbag on one of the shelfs that I fill up with stuff that I when the bag is full will bring to nearest "goodwill".
"the second step" is my nemesis just now. I am on a path to having a dedicated place , that is NOT in my own bedroom 🤯, for the lose second step items.
Do you have a garage? I put thrift store bound items in a large 45 gallon tote in my garage and when it fills up, I call my local Kidney Foundation and they pick up everything FROM MY DOOR STEP! Love it!
i am constantly decluttering which means i am CONSTANTLY in the inbetween phase! i have SO MUCH CRAP in bags in my small studio apartment that i want out! BUT I can't just bring them to a thrift store because i know most will be tossed (heart breaking), AND i prefer someone to receive it without paying for it. so it's like i need to specifically wait for each item to be claimed. it's hard.
We have a thrift store that supports men who are in recovery, and we also have a free community closet for persons in need. May be worth trying to search for something like that in your area.
Are you participating in the Take Back Your House group? I joined and was unaware on the one you just mentioned of Dawn’s. Is your mom taking the bowl or is it being donated? Maybe I missed that! Always enjoy these videos!
I have to share a story that will make you laugh. In my car trunk I forgot I had an old backpack with some of my daughter's small stuffed animals. We both forgot it was in there! I will declutter again soon apparently.
Your getting it done slowly. Being a minimalist when you have access is not easy. I have lots of things that I can't let go of because charity shops are closed in England. We can't have car boot sales anymore . Don't like sending it to landfill .
There are a lot of local Facebook groups where you can give stuff away or sell it on Marketplace .I’m doing a major downsize this year and I usually work in a charity shop but I’ve not been able to take in stuff regularly as it’s been shut.
I struggle with getting rid of the stuff I know people wouldn't want to buy from the charity shop but yet could still be useful to somebody because it's not damaged. It seems so wasteful. Any advice?
Is this challenge part of Dawn's subscription groups? She hasn't promoted it on her TH-cam channel OR FB page OR blog. I see the two videos on the playlist but there aren't any videos by Dawn herself. I'm confused and sad it seems she is trying to monetize every single thing these days.
@@mrsalethajune I wondered that too. I first heard about it in this video of Erica's, but then watched Natalie Bennett's latest vid and apparently she is contributing later this week too, so it's obviously "a thing" but can't find anything about it on Dawn's social media except the playlist Claudia mentioned above. I understand that it is her income, but it's a bit annoying to loyal supporters if you have to miss out because you don't have the funds to join the membership group (which is limited numbers anyway) or sign up to the new course. Xx
Yes, I totally agree. I joined Dawn before she had 40k subscribers so I feel like we go "way back". I hope she clarifies what this challenge is all about for the subscribers who support her by watching her videos.
m.th-cam.com/play/PLZ-AWUEixtg3vmYMK-qfWmiQanHACkT0i.html The link to the January challenge playlist! I was just on the Daily Connoisseur's channel and she's doing it too!
Here's the Clutter Free January playlist!
th-cam.com/play/PLZ-AWUEixtg3vmYMK-qfWmiQanHACkT0i.html
Nice! I just did a video on organizing my pantry. Perfect timing 🙂
@@Simply.Mariela You might want to get in contact with Dawn from the Minimal Mom ? She is the person who set up this amazing collaboration and I heard that video's were added as we go through January. good luck
@@MalikaSmile thanks Monika :)
So much easier to sort things out like this compared to scooting around the crawl space in your last house!
I organized quite a bit last year and it all seems to look nice. Still, I am aware that one actually is never done with decluttering. So for 2021, I divided our home into 10 spaces, one space per month. January until October. November and December are just too busy with Christmas. Each month then I will declutter again, going from 1 corner to another, taking each item into my hand: "do I really need it?", is the question. This month is "attic" time. A year ago I would have hyperventilated in trying to tackle this area, it used to be our challenging place. Now it is ok. I already started with the process. No area is planned to be done in one day. I let you know how it went. 😀
Start your own Chan so of your journey and take us along!😉
Channel!
@@danabrown2391 I leave it to Erica, she does too good of a job! 😎
It sounds like a great plan !
That’s such a good plan! Breaking it down into small steps.
I’m not a minimalist but I want to dabble in it because it appeals to me. I have tons of stuff and I’m very motivated to declutter at the moment. I am encouraged that after I declutter the minimalistism , (I know that’s not a word) will kick in and I can be on my path to minimalism. I want that simple life. I’ve always had to have the STUFF and not I’m suffocating in it. 😷
After a year of watching these over and over, I'm almost finished in the garage!!!! Thanks for all the processing and perseverance!!!! There are no basements here, so it's all in the garage.
Dawn has been my #1 favorite for months now, but I have to tell you that you’re right below her! ☺️ I enjoy watching your journey. You’re so inspiring and motivating. ❤️
Wow how kind!!
Erica, I love you! You are fun, honest, real and a joy to watch. Keep it up, you WILL get unpacked from the move. It's great motivation for all of us dealing with clutter.
I just love you!!!! You’ve come so far and put yourself out there and shared with us the good, the bad, and the ugly. You are truly one of the most selfless people on the Internet!😂🥰❤️
if you have junk waiting for a destination...the bin is my go to.
Yes girl! I put thrift store bound items in a large 45 gallon tote in my garage and when it fills up, I call my local Kidney Foundation and they pick up everything FROM MY DOOR STEP! Love it!
Your right Erica, that in between stage when you decide to let it go and it actually leaving is hard!
I have started to take it straight to my car trunk.....well then one time I forgot I had 2 big boxes to donate and went Christmas shopping with my husband....😂 yep no room🤷♀️
So now I STILL take it straight to the car but I add a post a note to my steering wheel as a reminder! That’s working great!! Thanks for your help👍 I did all my cooking utensils today😁
Royal Albert 'Old Country Roses'! That set is iconic. I've seen it in a few shows and movies. Forget which.
Lol u crack me up! We just moved and yes just bc it’s boxed up doesn’t mean we need it😂 we can’t have gluten so thank god we don’t have a beer room but I guarantee we have enough other crap to go through! It’s never ending!!! A little a day tho makes a big difference. We are in our final forever home and this is it. We decide how we want to live and how much “stuff” we want to keep. It’s hard but it’s worth it!
I got rid of 3 big totes of Christmas decorations.., so glad that I have less!
That’s so great!!
I had two dollar tree cupcake containers in a basket ready to take to goodwill whenever I made it over there-I had some ornaments that had been in a plastic sack-Now the two containers are ornament storage.
Aaah! That second step! I needed to hear this. The buckets of things I want to declutter is adding up.
Woohoo! It's so true how it's not gone until it's GONE. I've had a bag for charity in the car for months 🙈😂 x x x
Love it when you say " Why do I keep these things!" Oh the things I have kept!🤣😭 I also tell myself I can do it before I tackle papers as well as it is worth it to be free of it. Learned that from Minimal Mom and it gave me the confidence to tackle the paper monster😱😜
I’m almost at the point where I know how to point out the spots in your basement.....lol! I just love you and your videos. I’m glad I’m watching this on the 4th as I can start today and there’s lots to go through.
Oh oh, I recommend the Decluttr app for your gaming systems! You get great prices and very hassle-free - no haggling or meeting up with people. 🙌
That China bowl is Royal Albert China Country Roses and is a bit valuable! I recently sold the creamer, sugar, ashtray set for $145.00!
My mom thinks it came from my dad's grandparents. How lovely!
@@kimberlyallen4620 I can’t find one like it searching the web! It seems to match the Royal Albert pattern.
@@EricaLucasLoves Erica check Replacements.com
@@EricaLucasLovesI found one on eBay Royal Albert Old Country Roses Compote/Punch Bowl 1962. Apparently it had a punch label at one time. I also found one at replacements.com showing out of stock , which means they would be willing to buy it if you want to sell.
I want a basement!
NEVER get rid of Catan!!!!!!!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 Best game ever!!!
I completely relate to this channel! I moved in July and am still unpacking 💛
It takes so long
I really felt that comment on the 'in-between time" being hard. I have a whole car load of stuff to drop off at the salvation army and the habitat for humanity restore. My partner and I are finally tackling our garage organization and the space is looking better with less stuff in it. But, with the holidays and then being busy with work, I just haven't made the time to do the drop off. It's really wearing on me to just GET. IT. DONE. cause only then call I really call the project complete.
How about a video for dealing with those in betweens? That’s def my problem. It’s hard sometimes getting them done.
Yes! A list of options would be super helpful! Like a basket in your kitchen pantry that collects everything belonging to other rooms; a large tote in your garage that you fill with thrift store bound items; and thought strategies that help you ditch things faster (like "do I really NEED to spend my time and resources posting my items online rather than doing a quick drop at a donation site?); excetera excetera excetera
Good idea!!
i couldnt stop thinking through this video how pretty your hair is! your curls look great here
That was quick!!!-on those boxes-Yay!!You're decluttering very well.😀
That in between stage for months of this last year was the entire back of my mini van!!! Oh dear..... The mini van had to go away so I finally finished that huge disaster of a staging ground.
Your life is so different from the beginning of last year! I know you feel it - though you are tired of unpacking boxes - because your voice is more upbeat, your demeanor is happier, and you look healthier. Congratulations on thriving during 2020!!
I am so glad I found you! Thank you for being so real!!
Ah man, I’m jelly - I wanna do Clutter Free January. 😂 So excited to see your January videos!
Message Dawn!!
@@EricaLucasLoves I will have to catch the next one...I already have my schedule “planned” (but you know what they say about the best laid plans of mice and men...🐁🤭)
That bowl is beautiful! I would have to keep it.
That Royal Albert Old Country Roses bowl is GORGEOUS!! No I don't want it though. 😉 I am doing the Take Your House Back course with Dawn, Case, and Dana. Loving it!!
Yeah!!!! Was so excited to hear you donate to Purple Heart!!!! You go girl. Love the decluttering videos!
Can't wait for the collab - I've been watching both of you for months!
I have enjoyed your box decluttering. It's always interesting to see what stays and what goes. TFS
I am so envious of your hair.
Hi Erica, I don't comment often, but am inspired by your videos. Just a quick tip regarding your expired licenses -- I was told by the DOT that if you ever lose your driver's license, it is much easier to replace it if you have an old one. So I keep my most recently expired in a safe. However, with the digital age, I am not sure if this is still accurate.
Happy New Year Erica and family! It’s been inspiring to watch you and Dawn. I’ve been organizing and decluttering since we downsized. ( from 3500 sq ft to 1700)
It’s been a interesting and positive experience., thanks in part to the motivation you have provided.❤️🌹
I'm decluttering my Christmas stuff. Whatever my daughter doesn't want is going to goodwill. Love that bowl. It's really pretty.
I feel like we all drastically underestimated the amount of stuff in your old house.. 🤣 unpacking after a PCS is like Christmas.. you find stuff you forgot you had and it’s exciting..
I also underestimated it. I can’t believe we still have 40 ish boxes. PCS unpacking is tooooooo long
I still have the first 2 driver's license and my 2 college ids. Sentimental to me. My strive to get done is clean everything at the first of the year so I know it was done. Working on it bit by bit.
👀 watching this video and glancing over at my "in between" donation pile.
We all have one 😂
I have gotten rid of so much stuff since July! So many loads to goodwill.😊. Your journey has helped me lighten my load😊
Good unpack and declutter
Perfect timing! Moving house at the end of the month. One final push here at this house and then will hopefully be able to set up the new house in a more manageable way!
Settlers of Catan...awesome game. Btw thanks for the recommendation of Santorini. It's fantastic!
There's a two player set of rules I can send you if you want for settlers
Downsized a whole large tote of Christmas stuff-felt so good!!! You and Minimal Mom inspire me!
That’s so great!!
When I heard you open that box with the popcorn maker, paper, and a PlayStation I had a flashback to Sesame Street. “Today’s box has been brought to you by the letter P.” 😂 that bowl is BEAUTIFUL btw 😍
Actually getting pretty impressed with the Stein collection! They are interesting!!
Erica you are an amazing woman. Glad ur at the end. HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU & all the family🍾🌹🌹❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
BUT!!!!! You ARE unpacking!! The boxes are not being stored for the next move. 👍😊
Progress 👍
If I may be so bold
Hi Erica! I'm so happy I get to comment early. I recently started a new job so my decluttering and TH-cam watching fell to the wayside but now that I can watch you during my lunch breaks. Love you video!!!
Taking down & decluttering Christmas decor today!
Yes!! I have a lot of things in the in between phase!!! I sell anything I don't donate on eBay. I don't do Facebook, so I have a ton of things to list on eBay this year. I don't do yard sales at all anymore. I make way more money selling on eBay, BUT I have to live with it until I list/sell it. 😖
I have an "in between"-closet in our hallway : ) It is a dedicated tho temperary home for all things that are going out the door but who are not going in this exact moment.
If I borrow a sweater from my sister and will give it back to her next week, it goes in that closet. A library book, the closet. I sorted some old photos and found duplicates that one of my brothers want, the closet. A bag of craftstuff to be given to a friends kids, the Closet. A bunch of batteries that needs to be recycled in a store, clooooset : ) ...
Those things are out of sight, I don´t need to see them and get stressed over them. Over time I have adapted a habit of actively using it and to remember to take stuff out of the closet and bring to the right person or place.
I keep some of my reusable grocerybags in that closet to and I have a paperbag on one of the shelfs that I fill up with stuff that I when the bag is full will bring to nearest "goodwill".
So glad you're part of the collaboration, I thought of you when she mentioned how many would be joining in. 😀👍
Settlers of Catan is very popular here. The kids, Dad and Uncle played a six hour game the day after Christmas.
Happy new year - yay love your decluttering ✅💖
Happy New Year to u Erica and your family!🎉🎉🎉
Thanks for Sharing.
I know this was in January, but I am so glad you came across your licenses! I've had my identity stolen and it is terrifying
Yay box videos! 😍😍😍
"the second step" is my nemesis just now. I am on a path to having a dedicated place , that is NOT in my own bedroom 🤯, for the lose second step items.
Do you have a garage? I put thrift store bound items in a large 45 gallon tote in my garage and when it fills up, I call my local Kidney Foundation and they pick up everything FROM MY DOOR STEP! Love it!
i am constantly decluttering which means i am CONSTANTLY in the inbetween phase! i have SO MUCH CRAP in bags in my small studio apartment that i want out! BUT I can't just bring them to a thrift store because i know most will be tossed (heart breaking), AND i prefer someone to receive it without paying for it. so it's like i need to specifically wait for each item to be claimed. it's hard.
We have a thrift store that supports men who are in recovery, and we also have a free community closet for persons in need. May be worth trying to search for something like that in your area.
Is Andy opening a pub when he retires? That’s a lot of stuff for a hobby.😂
Actually he wants to!
Not seen the declutter for Jan thing from Dawn yet is this in the pipeline?
Saw another person mention it too
@Tina Rodrigues Too bad one of the things I decluttered was Facebook!
@@Dashzap same here!
Here from Jennifer’s channel! Hi!!
Welcome! I lover her videos. She inspires me as a homemaker.
Are you participating in the Take Back Your House group? I joined and was unaware on the one you just mentioned of Dawn’s.
Is your mom taking the bowl or is it being donated? Maybe I missed that!
Always enjoy these videos!
My kids love playing with our own drivers licenses
I have to share a story that will make you laugh. In my car trunk I forgot I had an old backpack with some of my daughter's small stuffed animals. We both forgot it was in there! I will declutter again soon apparently.
Hi, are you able to share the link to the Clutter Free January on the Minimal Mom? I'm a big fan of hers and couldn't find it.
Your getting it done slowly. Being a minimalist when you have access is not easy. I have lots of things that I can't let go of because charity shops are closed in England. We can't have car boot sales anymore . Don't like sending it to landfill .
There are a lot of local Facebook groups where you can give stuff away or sell it on Marketplace .I’m doing a major downsize this year and I usually work in a charity shop but I’ve not been able to take in stuff regularly as it’s been shut.
@@cathyblackhall3448 thanks didn't think of that. Happy new year ❤️
You look great.
Ceramic bowl: Put it in the kitchen so you will be reminded to call you mom and return it to her SOON!!🌝
I struggle with getting rid of the stuff I know people wouldn't want to buy from the charity shop but yet could still be useful to somebody because it's not damaged. It seems so wasteful. Any advice?
Love you so much...
Anyone know where I can find The Minimal Mom's Clutter Free January challenge, please?
On her channel in the Playlists
@@Claudia-yu2ov brilliant, thank you. 😊 xx
Is this challenge part of Dawn's subscription groups? She hasn't promoted it on her TH-cam channel OR FB page OR blog. I see the two videos on the playlist but there aren't any videos by Dawn herself. I'm confused and sad it seems she is trying to monetize every single thing these days.
@@mrsalethajune I wondered that too. I first heard about it in this video of Erica's, but then watched Natalie Bennett's latest vid and apparently she is contributing later this week too, so it's obviously "a thing" but can't find anything about it on Dawn's social media except the playlist Claudia mentioned above. I understand that it is her income, but it's a bit annoying to loyal supporters if you have to miss out because you don't have the funds to join the membership group (which is limited numbers anyway) or sign up to the new course. Xx
Yes, I totally agree. I joined Dawn before she had 40k subscribers so I feel like we go "way back". I hope she clarifies what this challenge is all about for the subscribers who support her by watching her videos.
This is weird just watching this vlog and said this week was kitchen de clutter and in going to de clutter kitchen drawers tomorrow
💕
If you have a microwave, no need for a popcorn maker.
I'm stuck in the "in between" stages...
m.th-cam.com/play/PLZ-AWUEixtg3vmYMK-qfWmiQanHACkT0i.html
The link to the January challenge playlist! I was just on the Daily Connoisseur's channel and she's doing it too!