When my mama died at 48 from ovarian cancer, I went through her stuff. She had things from our elementary school days in a box in the attic. It took forever to go through everything. the papers had faded and macaroni had fallen off the creations we made. 😂 Let it go yall! I’m all for Swedish death cleaning.
My kids are 25, 23, and 18. I’m currently going through all the old school work and art. I came to the realization they don’t want it! I had old tshirts and sports jerseys made into quilts. I’m making one large box for each child’s memorabilia. The rest has to go! I’m super sentimental but it’s getting easier to toss!
@@kristencobb230yes my mom kept some stuff and kept giving it to me. I hung on to it awhile then finally ended up trashing almost everything, I just don't need or want it. I think it's generally the parents that are attached to all the kid stuff?
Good points here from all of you! Yes, as I read these, it does seem that it’s the parents who are most attached! Keeping a few things is often a nice idea, but there is really no need to keep most of it. ❤️👍🏼
I've been going through the stuff in my parents' attic (they're still alive), and I love seeing the stuff they've saved. I won't keep it, but it is nice to go through it and remember another time after 20years especially stuff from relatives that have passed.
To everyone if you haven’t watched the tv show Swedish death leaning on peacock you’ve gotta watch it. It’s one of the best shows I’ve seen. Really got my mom in the spirit of decluttering
This video is fantastic! You are hilarious and wise. What a great combination! You have so many great ideas on how to declutter! Can’t wait until the next video! ❤
1) I always put my donations in my car immediately! That way if I'm out and happen to either drive past the a center or just have a certain extra amount of time I already have them to drop off! I ALSO to write about dropping them off in the planner, but for errands like this I'm much more flexible, vs Dr appointments etc that can't be moved. 2) Also, I too and a 'penalty box' that I never called that but same idea. AND I make sure to write on it a 'ditch date's (usually for me it's about 6 months in the future) so if paperwork I can just shred it all without looking at it again. If it's donations, I can just donate the entire box without looking in it again. It's very important NOT TO look inside again because for many people that resets the 'maybe' mentality and therefore resets the timeframe again:(
You’re the best. I lythe penalty box. I’m in Florida, but believe it or not we have an ice hockey team called the Penguins! Why! Thanks for all your helpful hints and not giving up on TH-cam.
@@MinimalistHome Thanks for this, you had me at V Island,we lived on the west coast for years, I truly miss it. We moved to Alberta for work. I’m working hard on downsizing all the piddly stuff, sold our family house 2018, and WOW got rid of tons of stuff ,retired & now living in a small 3bed 1 bath house,no basement.I’m checking out u tube for inspiration &found you 😊 thank you very much, it’s making lots of common sense. My hubby had a TBI in 2021, so I’m thankful we bought a house that had everything done,its older but a little gem! I’m on my own when it comes to decisions,It’s so freeing for me to just thrift it for someone else to enjoy.I’m planning on a biggie purge with my clothes real soon, as I haven’t worked for quite some time now,( Recreation Therapy LTC)so I have some nice stuff to give. Thank you so much for this, appreciate your advice.TTFN 🌺🇬🇧🇨🇦🌺🧘♀️🙏🐾🐾M
There is a difference between clutter and untidy. Just cause a place is untidy doesn't mean it is cluttered. And tidied-up clutter is still clutter. So basically, less clutter anddd tidy places are clean, organized, and peaceful.
I love your videos- you really are hilarious. I often laugh out loud. You are such a motivating and wise lady. Decluttering was never so much fun while listening to your vids. Best wishes from Lorraine in stinking hot rural NSW Australia 🤗🥵
We will be moving in a few months from a place we have lived for 30+ years. Any wisdom shared would be appreciated! I've downloaded your Easy Decluttering Handbook and can't wait to get started. 😊
Sounds great! 👍🏼 I recently interviewed Dana K. White of A Slob Comes Clean for an upcoming podcast and I noticed that her latest video is about tips for getting ready for a move, so you might want to check that out. She also has a few podcasts on this topic. Good luck and please join my Facebook group if you want to be able to check in and get support from people along the way!
I used to have too much stuff, I only noticed when I moved from my appartment to a house. Decorations that I diddnt want anymore, books and magazines that I diddnt even touch for a year. But also little nicnacs like old phone cases, supplements and medication, old cables.. lots of small things make a lot of clutter! Also got rid of 30% of my clothes. Im so much more calm.
Hi Robyn, enjoying this video and your advice. Thank you. Can I ask what would you recommend for downsizing young childrens sentimental items. Like new baby cards, birthday cards and drawings. My body goes in to stone statue mode and I am really stuck with this. Because like you quoted I don't want to burden my children or husband with excess in this department.
You can decide on a memory box and then you only keep what fits in that box. If you have 20+ cards from a baby shower, you can decide to keep them or you can decide to only keep a few or even one super special one. With baby clothes and drawings, try and only keep 1-2 per type or category. All of these things bring back memories or help someone imagine a certain time and that wonderful! The trick is to only keep enough to evoke the memory and not aaaaalllll of the items. I hope this helps!
@@mariaolker I live on the biggest highway in Australia and at the speed change place in town it’s difficult to get into my driveway at the best of times so adding a hazard like items in my driveway to cause accidents I would not do that
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😍 If this looks familiar, fear not! I am trying something out (let me know if you like the strategy!)
Remember to check your blood pressure😅
When my mama died at 48 from ovarian cancer, I went through her stuff. She had things from our elementary school days in a box in the attic. It took forever to go through everything. the papers had faded and macaroni had fallen off the creations we made. 😂 Let it go yall! I’m all for Swedish death cleaning.
My kids are 25, 23, and 18. I’m currently going through all the old school work and art. I came to the realization they don’t want it! I had old tshirts and sports jerseys made into quilts. I’m making one large box for each child’s memorabilia. The rest has to go! I’m super sentimental but it’s getting easier to toss!
@@kristencobb230yes my mom kept some stuff and kept giving it to me. I hung on to it awhile then finally ended up trashing almost everything, I just don't need or want it. I think it's generally the parents that are attached to all the kid stuff?
Good points here from all of you! Yes, as I read these, it does seem that it’s the parents who are most attached! Keeping a few things is often a nice idea, but there is really no need to keep most of it. ❤️👍🏼
I've been going through the stuff in my parents' attic (they're still alive), and I love seeing the stuff they've saved. I won't keep it, but it is nice to go through it and remember another time after 20years especially stuff from relatives that have passed.
Sorry about you mom🕊️🕊️🕊️
You make decluttering fun! Love your personality!
I'm so glad! 🎉💪🏼
To everyone if you haven’t watched the tv show Swedish death leaning on peacock you’ve gotta watch it. It’s one of the best shows I’ve seen. Really got my mom in the spirit of decluttering
You are incredibly inspiring, witty, delightful to watch!
Thanks so much! ❤️
I love your videos. The way you intersperse humor is so fun. Thank you!
Thanks Sara!!
Loved the comment about “this reminds me of my neighbor’s wedding, how could I part with it?” Hahahahaha!!!!😂
haha, Right??
“You need the right tools, Linda!” You’re speaking straight to me!
Yessss! LOL 😝
I am just beginning this video with so much hope. Omg am I overwhelmed. Praying this will work.
Keep at it!
And you can join my newsletter and free Facebook group!
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This video is fantastic! You are hilarious and wise. What a great combination! You have so many great ideas on how to declutter! Can’t wait until the next video! ❤
Oh thank you!
Thank you for the tips & encouragement to keep going room by room to declutter!
You are so welcome! Room by room really helps! ❤️
1) I always put my donations in my car immediately! That way if I'm out and happen to either drive past the a center or just have a certain extra amount of time I already have them to drop off!
I ALSO to write about dropping them off in the planner, but for errands like this I'm much more flexible, vs Dr appointments etc that can't be moved.
2) Also, I too and a 'penalty box' that I never called that but same idea. AND I make sure to write on it a 'ditch date's (usually for me it's about 6 months in the future) so if paperwork I can just shred it all without looking at it again.
If it's donations, I can just donate the entire box without looking in it again.
It's very important NOT TO look inside again because for many people that resets the 'maybe' mentality and therefore resets the timeframe again:(
Yes. Glad this system works for you too! ✅💪🏼❤️
It's time for a good declutterung for me too. Love to do it before I spring clean. Great video!
Yes! Thank you!
Just love the cat watching you though the door while you were “nauseous”…like hooman…really? Thanks for the tips
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Love the saltire sticker in your window!
Aww, thanks!
I never tire from hearing these tips. I am encouraged by the reminders.
That’s wonderful! I love reminding people! 🎉
The cat: "Stop the film and lemme in!!" 2:13
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Thank you for explaining it this way …especially the pic idea❤
My pleasure 😊
You’re the best. I lythe penalty box. I’m in Florida, but believe it or not we have an ice hockey team called the Penguins! Why! Thanks for all your helpful hints and not giving up on TH-cam.
Thanks so much! 🐧 🏒 😀
I just found you and I love your videos!! Excellent information and desperately needed.
Great video! Great advice! Thank you, Robyn. 😊
Thank you!
Love your humor!
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Great ideas, love the idea of the questions to ask, they are very helpful.
Glad you like them! 💪🏼🥳
Thanks for the encouragement Robin!!
You’re welcome! 🌷
@@MinimalistHome Thanks for this, you had me at V Island,we lived on the west coast for years, I truly miss it. We moved to Alberta for work. I’m working hard on downsizing all the piddly stuff, sold our family house 2018, and WOW got rid of tons of stuff ,retired & now living in a small 3bed 1 bath house,no basement.I’m checking out u tube for inspiration &found you 😊 thank you very much, it’s making lots of common sense. My hubby had a TBI in 2021, so I’m thankful we bought a house that had everything done,its older but a little gem!
I’m on my own when it comes to decisions,It’s so freeing for me to just thrift it for someone else to enjoy.I’m planning on a biggie purge with my clothes real soon, as I haven’t worked for quite some time now,( Recreation Therapy LTC)so I have some nice stuff to give. Thank you so much for this, appreciate your advice.TTFN 🌺🇬🇧🇨🇦🌺🧘♀️🙏🐾🐾M
Yeah. Wow you are so different from other creators. I'm a new subscriber thanks for this video. Gave me so much motivation to start today!
Hooray!!! ❤️
Hahaha! I turned my junk drawer in to a “utility “ drawer and open and admire frequently. Such a small task with big rewards. Enjoying your videos!
yes!!
Loved this! I’m going to get cracking!
Awesome! 👏🏼
I love your enthusiasm. Your videos are so chipper 😊
I always play these type videos while I'm decluttering and doing a reset in my home ❤
Yay! Thank you!
I always forget to take the before pics 😢oh we’ve postponed the garage for years and years now lol
Take em!
Brilliant. It works. Thank you
Glad it helped!!❤️
I love your videos!
Thanks so much! ❤️
There is a difference between clutter and untidy. Just cause a place is untidy doesn't mean it is cluttered. And tidied-up clutter is still clutter. So basically, less clutter anddd tidy places are clean, organized, and peaceful.
Agreed!
Yes! Clutter is the one I can't stand in my home
Robyn you made my day! Was flagging, now back to it. Thank you :)
Awesome! 👏🏼
I love how you say "Linda" since that's my name 😂
That’s so funny and I’m glad you love it (& aren’t annoyed by it)! 🤪❤️🙏🏼
great tips
Thanks! Glad you found them helpful! ❤️
Great video ❤
Thank you!
you are so funny...thank you for helping me!🥰
You’re so welcome! Thanks 🙏🏼
I love your videos- you really are hilarious. I often laugh out loud. You are such a motivating and wise lady. Decluttering was never so much fun while listening to your vids. Best wishes from Lorraine in stinking hot rural NSW Australia 🤗🥵
Aww, thanks so much!
We will be moving in a few months from a place we have lived for 30+ years. Any wisdom shared would be appreciated! I've downloaded your Easy Decluttering Handbook and can't wait to get started. 😊
Sounds great! 👍🏼
I recently interviewed Dana K. White of A Slob Comes Clean for an upcoming podcast and I noticed that her latest video is about tips for getting ready for a move, so you might want to check that out. She also has a few podcasts on this topic.
Good luck and please join my Facebook group if you want to be able to check in and get support from people along the way!
Thank you! I will definitely check out her video!
I used to have too much stuff, I only noticed when I moved from my appartment to a house.
Decorations that I diddnt want anymore, books and magazines that I diddnt even touch for a year. But also little nicnacs like old phone cases, supplements and medication, old cables.. lots of small things make a lot of clutter!
Also got rid of 30% of my clothes. Im so much more calm.
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Thank you for inspiried me 🙏
My pleasure 😊 ✅👍🏼
I actually started my serious decluttering journey in my kitchen back in February 2021. I usually use garbage bags.
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Hi Robyn, enjoying this video and your advice. Thank you. Can I ask what would you recommend for downsizing young childrens sentimental items. Like new baby cards, birthday cards and drawings. My body goes in to stone statue mode and I am really stuck with this. Because like you quoted I don't want to burden my children or husband with excess in this department.
You can decide on a memory box and then you only keep what fits in that box. If you have 20+ cards from a baby shower, you can decide to keep them or you can decide to only keep a few or even one super special one.
With baby clothes and drawings, try and only keep 1-2 per type or category.
All of these things bring back memories or help someone imagine a certain time and that wonderful! The trick is to only keep enough to evoke the memory and not aaaaalllll of the items.
I hope this helps!
Thank you Robyn. I will give this a go❤
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I love your co-host!
Thanks! ❤️❤️❤️
Hi, I'm a new subscriber also on Vancouver Island!
Well hello there neighbour!
What is your favorite quality hoodie?
I like Lululemon, but the elbows wear away sometimes
Are you even aloud to call yourself Canadian if you don’t like hockey??? Just kidding from a hockey loving Canadian!! Great video.
LOL - Thanks! ❤️
Your thumbnail could not be more adorable!
haha, thanks!
Love the map. LoL
haha, thanks!
do you have two microwaves?
No, one is a toaster oven. Our house also came with two wall ovens! 👋🏼
I started in my attic, but I wasn't at risk for losing motivation
How did you know my name is Linda?
Is anyone having trouble getting the checklist to open??
Please send me an email if it’s still not working! Thanks! Robyn at Minimalist Home
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I don't have a home for anything really.... what do i do?
Assign homes in your cabinets and storage. Get rid of anything in excess.
@@toomanymarys7355 if only it was that simple but thanks for replying
I replied on the other video you commented on. You can do it, bit by bit and where you use things can help helpful
@@MinimalistHome thanks so much. 💕
If you have a Value Village they will take old textiles. When you are dropping things off just let them know that this is rags/end of life material.
Oooh, ok! Thanks!
Donation center closed for donations in town next town 20 minutes away taking no furniture
What other options do you have?
@@MinimalistHome have a garage sale and give it way
I put it in my front driveway. It's gone within a few hours.
@@mariaolker I live on the biggest highway in Australia and at the speed change place in town it’s difficult to get into my driveway at the best of times so adding a hazard like items in my driveway to cause accidents I would not do that
@@lindabourketempleton4040 Okay. Then, I guess that option is not for you.
Donot misunderstand ,, I love them all. But be loyal to The place that gave u a home and job.
It was complicated… this one is from the winter. Still loyally with TH-cam!
Give items away now, not later
Yes!!
Time to let go of the lingerie from my marriage. 😂 i have been divorced for 10 years