Yes! I had already planned to do a Daily Declutter, meaning I will pick one spot whether it's a closet or just a drawer, tabletop or file and discard as much as possible while organizing the rest. Every. Single. Day. Today I'm tackling my desk.
I am taking part in the Apartment Therapy January Cure. Finishing that is my first goal. Then I want to get my husband to go through his closet and drawers to get rid of ill fitting clothes. He has kept off 50 lbs for over two years. I think his clothes from heavier times can help someone else.
Apartment Therapy is a home design/lifestyle website. Every January they do a month of emails, reminding you to do a small daily task to get rid of clutter, repair things, and do a deep clean. Over a month you can get a lot done a little at a time.
I have lost 60 lbs. since Oct. 2017 so my goal is to continue losing weight. This year, I would like to get below 200 lbs. The last time I remember being under 200 lbs. is 1999. I currently weigh 232 lbs. so my goal is very attainable. :)
@@babybop0123 I lost all my weight following the Weight Watchers (WW) program. It works as long as you work the plan. I believe it's the number 1 weight loss recommended by doctors, it is healthy, and it does work. You can do it via an online program; however, I do go to WW meetings and I also have online access. I wish you the very best in your weight loss journey....I have struggled with my weight my entire life; even as a child and this is the hardest thing I've done.
@@cleanmyspace Thank you so much! I'm really touched and feel very blessed that you commented on my reply. I am a huge Clean My Space fan and your channel is probably my most favorite channel on TH-cam
Janelegant Wow! Congratulations on your health journey!! I was watching the midnight kickoff of the QVC TSV (Today’s Special Value) of Fast Five Nutrisystem, and several people mentioned WW working well. Now, I’m really intrigued. 😂I’m going to do some research today on it; I’m gluten-free, peanut-free, several sensitivities, and leaning towards more of a pescatarian eating. It’s hard to find plans that work for me. ♥️ 🥂 here’s to even more healthy success in the coming year!
I’m terrible at budgeting, but my mantra for this year is only buying the essentials. Do I need tissues, and air in my tires? Yes. Do I need that new lipstick that came out? Nope. If I really decide I want something I’ll have to consider how much I’ll actually use it.
Same. I mean, I know that I can't and won't do no spend, but I aim for "low spend" instead. I have just way too much stuff, it's horrible. So I'll do my best to not bring even more stuff into my home, which is bad for keeping everything clean, my mental health and the environment. And my savings too.
Clean My Space Yes but guidance and tips are needed. Tip: here is the US I can take my papers to an office supply store, Staples, and shred my paper for $1 per pound. Which is great to avoid my paper shredder from over heating.
You have totally changed my life! I just keep going around my house and giggling because I'm so happy and feel so FREE with all this decluttering. My daughter and I went to buy some essential oils today, your book and 2 scrubbies are on the way from Amazon, I have spray bottles with new DIY cleaners, my glass is streak-free, I have your beautiful micro fiber cloths... I'm one happy girl! Thank you! You are amazing!!!
I would like to suggest that anyone trying to sell their stuff, rethink doing that and donate if possible instead. If you have a comfortable life, new home, new car, etc., and plenty of what you need, do you really need that extra money from your old stuff? There are a whole lot of people out there that have not been as fortunate as you and they need the help. Donating your old furniture, clothing etc., can make a huge difference.
I love your videos! (Especially oils + decluttering). My house is nearly 100 years old and the closets are few and tiny. I spent 30 minutes of new year's day with a hair mask on, cleaning out my medicine cabinets and make up/ beauty products....such a good feeling!
Our donation box is a solid colored tub under the sofa table by the front door. It’s hidden until it starts to overflow. Then I know it’s time to bag it up (box of trash bags conveniently hidden behind) and drive it to the donation bin! It’s there, day in and out. My 3 older kids use it as well as they have watched me purge over the years.
I started my decluttering journey 2 years ago and I am so happy! I took LOADS of things to the thrift shop. Now I can declutter a small area here or there as needed. Thank you for the reminder to shred old paperwork no longer needed. In the USA we need to hold tax documents for 7 years so now I can get rid of those! Happy decluttering everyone!
I try to set small, specific goals instead of resolutions! I find it much easier to stick to small, specific goal set for a short amount of time than a vague resolution you set to do for a whole year. I decluttered in the summer. Every drawer, closet, cupboard, the shed..everything! I came up with so much stuff to be donated or was just garbage that we didn't have a need for. I did the same thing before christmas and donated all the decorations I had no intention of keeping to put out and also went through the closets and storage room again. Another 5 boxes of stuff..just stuff! Needless to say I find it so much easier to stay organized and keep the house clean and tidy because there's less clutter. I love it
This grandmother would love to see that beautiful baby again. I bet she has really grown since we saw her last. Thanks for all your cleaning and organizing tips. Happy New Year.
Every year it’s the same for me, I just change the dates.... *_My goal for 2019 is to accomplish the goals of 2018. Which I should’ve done in 2017, because I promised them in 2016, and planned them in 2015_* 🤷🏻♀️ But, it’s so true. 😂
I said a word and phrase for the year. 2019 is stride. Find my stride so I can flourish. And then I said quarterly goals. so I have goals related to morning and evening routines and routines that I do on a weekly or monthly basis. For me stride is about developing habits that I don't have to really think about I just naturally do. That is something that was really missing in the last few years and I want to really focus on that this year. not all of these goals are but cleaning I also want to have a habit of exercising and meditating and journal writing and working on my novel.
I set goals for specific periods of time during the year. For example, my goal for the summer is to clean up and beautify our yard and farm plus I want to crop, label, and organize all of the digital copies of our printed photos while my kids are at 4-H project meetings. In order to accomplish the outside work, I know that I need to focus on simplifying my home and schedule to make it possible to spend time outdoors this summer. Thinking ahead to my future goals helps me set present goals and tasks to make it possible to meet those future goals.
We cleaned out our bedroom drawers and closet last week. Seven trash bags later everything is in order and those in need can use our giveaway clothes and shoes. We normally do this every year, but because I have had multiple back surgeries and illnesses we haven’t done this for three or four years! It feels good to have it done.
I am actually in a Facebook group where local teachers can ask the group for items they could use in their classrooms. Or we can offer things we have around the house for anyone who wants it. First teacher to inquire gets the item. Then they can porch pickup or I offer delivery to their school. I’ve gotten rid of many things this way and it’s great.
Thanks Melissa. I actually declutterd my badly infected gall bladder on 27th of December! Now home from the hospital and we are decluttering like mad again. What you said about family members helping is so true. We have been married for twenty five years and I have only just realised that Rob is almost as much a hoarder as I am! I cannot do anything physical at the moment, so Rob is doing it! Love your videos. Thank you. Hope you had a great festive season and enjoy 2019. Love Deb xx
I requested my childhood friend to help me declutter my aunt's house, before she moved to a new location. My aunt is 93 years old, living by herself, and had collected lot more stuff and trash, which she couldn't manage alone. So, the three of us together made the move very smooth and my aunt is quite relaxed in her new home.
One of my top decluttering tips is to find a cause close to your heart and donate to that. For example, unused toiletries & cosmetics can go to a women's shelter, stationery can go to a school that may be low on funding, toys to a children's hospital, etc. And because those situations usually involve handing the things to an actual person who works there and is passionate about the cause (rather than just dropping it off somewhere), their warmth and gratitude makes me want to give even more. The "feel good" factor, for me, is much higher, and I'm more likely to want to continue to help. I once donated some stationery to a teacher and she was so incredibly appreciative. She told all the other teachers. Every time I went to drop my daughter off or pick her up for several weeks afterwards, someone from the school would approach me and thank me. At the end of the year, I went back with a massive donation of toys and books.
My husband and I just bought our first home that needed a lot of cleaning and I have to say that all of your cleaning tips and hacks are amazing for grease and the oven vents are fantastic! I've watched your channel for awhile, but I haven't had to use all your tips until now 😊
@@nasirb3914 I appreciate your comment even though I see things differently. If you buy it, you support it. If nobody buys it, it won't survive and we can make the difference by buying less from packaged goods. Recycling is awesome, although if you can reduce or reuse materials to carry the produce, that is better! I carried my egg carton and cloth bag to the fruits and vegetable stands yesterday and it worked out great.
@@mdzhappy1 Great idea! I would love to see a photo! Reducing and reusing are great practices for a more sustainable planet. Thank you for the sharing!
This comment relates to expired products: when I buy over the counter medications I enter a reminder in my Google calendar on the date the med expires so that I know to replace the expired med. That saves me time since I don't have to periodically go through all my OTC meds repetitively checking all the dates.
Melissa & Chad, you guys are SO inspiring! I have two closets that desperately need to be de-cluttered. They have too much "mixed media" in them, meaning I have all seasons clothing, sewing supplies, a box of dishes, some of my homemade jewelry, beads and tools. Crazy stuff! How did this even happen? So, thank you very very much for this encouraging video!
Oh im so excited to hear you say you want to take up gardening! I did my front & back yard in 2018 & loved ever minute of it! You got to watch GARDEN ANSWER. you are my go to for cleaning on TH-cam! Garden answer is my go to for my yard!
Yes, this is the second year I've chosen a word/theme for the year and created goals for myself. This year's them is BE CONSISTENT. In the past, I've done well with goals but stop after a time. I want to work on being consistent this year. I have both short and long-term goals for the year in five categories: personal, health, spiritual, financial and home. A couple very close friends are accountability partners this year, of which I'm very appreciative. Watching Tidying Up with Marie Kondo on Netflix has encouraged me to only keep items that are purposeful or "spark joy". Happy New Year CMS!
Pamela Flynn Great planning Pamela. I choose a theme vs a word as well. I have found that themes are usually worded in the active voice or with an active verb. As we all know, we need to have action not just inspiration. This year my theme is “liberate my personal power” I have several goals this year that will require the elevation of my personal power. My TH-cam channel for one and moving my consulting/coaching business to online to liberate me from spending so much time onsite with clients AND liberating me from wasting time and fuel on travel. Making my life simpler.
Happy New Year, Melissa. 3:21 I am sooo with you on clearing out files and shredding paper: it is one of my favourite tasks. 6:04 I have found that since I corralled items in organising trays (including produce trays from grocery shopping -- particularly mushrooms) in my 'miscellaneous bits & bobs' drawer, it no longer becomes messy or overloaded, and the drawer is a pleasure to open.
Hey Melissa, I'm a new home owner too with a yard for the first time, and I struggled with houseplants, but I took up gardening and now my houseplants are also doing better as a result ;)
I have just teached my 8 years old to declutter her clothes. The konmari way, thanking the clothes you wanna get rid of. She loved it AND I learned a lot about the clothes she loves, which will definitely make me a better shopper for her in the future, avoiding wasting money!
Yes, I do set goals. We are back in Nova Scotia after a five year adventure in Labrador and will be building our last home this coming summer. We have boxes of stuff to go through. I made good progress in the fall and now am back at it. My goal is to sort four boxes a week until I'm done. My other goals are to continue disciplines such as my Buddhist practices, drawing and writing. I'm also on a new cleaner eating regime. The decluttering mindset includes weight I don't love or need, guilt that helps no one, people who do not enrich my life, and practices (like facebook) that only serve to sadden or enrage me. I feel lighter and brighter as I go.
My husband loves clutter and I hate it. After waiting for him to organise his things after 3 years I have now started to declutter his stuff when he is at work and just wait to see if he asks for anything or notice if anything has been moved. Nope, nothing, zilch! He has not noticed anything so he obviously does not need any of the clutter he keeps around. I am going to keep going now until his space resembles the rest of the house: organised! 😁
Thanks so much for your guidance through setting goals in the new year - I needed the motivation! Totally off topic.. your jumper is just the cutest!!! Love the color too :)
OMG!!! Melissa I can relate so much!!! When my exams finished for the end of high school (GCSE's in the UK), I shredded all my revision materials and it was so satisfying. I kept some stuff as I was going to study A-levels related to them and as I was going to put them back. I noticed my shelf was curved because of all the weight on it!!!
I love decluttering/organizing the pantry, fridge and my wardrobe. I hate shredding! I'll get my papers all gathered into a bag and stick it by my dad's shredder because I know he'll eventually get sick of looking at it and shred it for me! My goals are to continue reducing my plastic use and swapping over beauty and skincare to cruelty free, to shop for more locally made/grown foods and other goods and to finally finish redecorating my bedroom which I started last spring!
My entire family is doing the 30 thing game challenge and its so motivating. We are all adults in different states and its be fun to communicate everyday about what we are getting rid of each day.
I stopped making resolutions a few years ago because I didn’t keep them throughout the year. I’m a planner user, so I had decided, recently, to have goals for this year...one of which is to finish my apartment...unpacking and more importantly, decluttering. Shredding papers is so boring, and that’s why I have too much to shred now. I agree, tho, that seeing the basket, or, in my case, the box of papers to shred become empty, is refreshing and rewarding. If I could take it all to a place where I could shred more papers at a time, I’d definitely go there. Thanks for your video...it was definitely helpful.
My goal is to finish the decluttering I started in 2018. I have got my kids started by helping them sell their old toys. They are much happier to part with them then, but they still have a lot more to go...as do I!
I set a annual “to of list” instead of resolution. So I can cross out things that I have done (achieved) that keeps me on track. My first goal achieved was to pull out my wisdom. Very happy about that. ❤️
I always set goals. Last year I "only" did two of them, but I made attempts at most of the others, so that's a start! I evaluate every year and try to make small improvements on things that bothered me the previous year. Or look at why goals failed the previous year and how to be more realistic this year.
Happy new year may the Lord continue bringing health blessings prosperity to your home and family. Yes remind us how to declutter🤗🤗 I've been decluttering room by room!! Keep them videos coming! Goals is to declutter down sizeing everyone's mess😂😂
We live in a small house, which requires us to live minimally! I love clearing out things we don’t use often. Planning to move this year, which means I’m finding even more things I don’t want to pack and bring to a new house! 😊
Decluttering and organising is my favourite thing to do!!! 🤗🤗🤗 I have to go to other peoples homes now because I've ran out of things to do in my house 😂
Love the hair highlights!! So I hate New Years resolutions and haven't bothered making them the last few years, but this year I actually started something January 1st... My goal is to use a planner and stick to it! I'm realizing more and more that I have such good intentions of things I want to do on my weekends or evenings but it's so easy to get sidetracked by life working out, practicing music, shopping so that I can make dinner, using language learning apps...all things I want to do but have trouble sticking to. Bought myself a cute planner and doing my best to reasonably plan out things to do every week :)
I am downsizing and moving this year. Lots of things to go through. I already have a donate pile going. I also have ideas of where to pass on some things I know family will want. I think the hardest part is deciding what to keep and what to toss when things are equally useful. Your utility drawer had several pairs of scissors. In my mind I was trying to decide which ones could go to donate or trash. I know it is time to thin out my t-shirt collection! Some have already been designated "pajamas" and should probably actually be designated cleaning rags instead. 😆 So many decisions! Thanks for the encouraging video!
I am so ready for a "less is more" year! I just also wanted to say thanks for the Black Friday sale! My cloths arrived before Christmas but wanted to use them when I had a chance to really get stuck in to some cleaning, and the cloths are such great quality! I am also using a DIY cleaner (your all purpose recommendation) and it cleans surprisingly well! Thanks CMS!
I’m 2019 I organised my storage boxes under my bed and got rid of everything I didn’t need which wasn’t much because I emptied it awhile ago but my room is so decluttered now and Malissa I just want to thank you for your tips and stuff that sometimes help me with cleaning ❤️
Happy New Year!! After years of making New Year resolutions I gave up. Instead, I make monthly goals/resolutions and it's working out well for me. This minth is my cleaning out the junk I no longer need and focusing on more organization. I'm generally clean and organized but I want to fine tune it.
My goals for this year is to not care about what others think of me, make more time for myself, and not use my tech stuff too much. I actually bought a 1000 piece puzzle in 2017 December, and now I’m finally doing the puzzle. So every time I finish eating, I go to the puzzle not my phone or laptop👍🏼👍🏼!!
Thank you for the great tips. By the way: I received your book as a Christmas present from my mother. It will be so helpful when I finally get a place of my own.
I call them resolutions but they’re goals, projects, intentions... a degree to finish, travel destinations, a new language to learn, a skill to develop... that kind of thing
I am a mom of 2 little boys 4.5 yrs and 22 months so I take care of them but I have set my goal to take better care of myself more...more yoga, me time, reading books for pleasure
I just want to say ...Thanks *Clean My Space* for being our TH-cam Friend!! 🤩👍 *Life can seriously be a Messy B!tch* ...at times, I seriously couldn't have gotten through some of the home crappy times , without your support.. guys. *Happy New Year to you and yours* ...cheers 😎👍 ATB in 2019 : Ont,🍁 🇨🇦
No 1 goal is continuing craft , take some time for myself. I haven't been able to to that in over a year, for I am helping my husband with his continuing physical needs and assisting him a little bit with him in his office odd things that he can not do at this time. Work on selling some small pieces of furniture, don't lay something down put it where it belongs. Get more organized. Our recycling company will take clothes that you do want anymore. After watching you video on cleaning out your refrigerator, I did it in two stages (for it was late at night). I through away the items that needed to be thrown out, emptied the container of old food and set them by the sink to be washed in the morning. Then I completed it the next morning. We had numerous boxes that needed to be broken down, because my neighbor is so kind to take recycling out I didn't think I was fair for him to take all the boxes out (for the last month it has been raining on recycling day and no boxes could be put out). Because of my bad knee it took a while to get them to the curb. But I felt so good that it got down. I will get there in little bits.
My goal is to clean out and declutter my closet, bathroom, bedroom sitting room and craft room. I have stuff sitting everywhere and since my daughter moved into my room with me, the stuff has taken over. My (adopted) son moved in with us and she was a sweetheart and gave up her room for him. And my word for this year is peace or peaceful. God bless you all and Happy Nnew Year ❤ XOXO
I put a cutlery tray in my "junk drawer," and voila! … no more junk. Everything stays neat and tidy, year after year. Decided to try the Konmari method to organize my drawers and closets, pantry and linen closet. By gum, everything fits so nicely now, and I even have EMPTY drawers for the first time in my life. The goal for 2020 is to clean and paint every wall, window sill and baseboard in my house -- it's been 15 years, so that task is overdue. I'll never actually redecorate, since all my furnishings are family heirlooms, but I can change colors for a whole new look.
Thanks for this video. Something I never considered before: Get rid of the rag bin! I have only used a few out of it. The few I have used can be folded and put in the hall linen closet.
My 2019 intentions are to eat healthier, drink more water, move more and create more often. I'm a paper crafter and I also am learning to paint some really basic things, so for me that's fun. Also in the 'move more' department, my husband and I love to dance, so we've planned a lot of dancing 'date nights' coming up!
I actually don't set them at the beginning of the year, but rather in the end of the previous year in December. I found that setting up for the new year before it even starts is a great way to keep the momentum going for the habits I wants to keep and habits I want to do less of.
You asked folks to comment about paper shredding - I am a Records Manager and that's my jam! Check with your local authorities, but hard-copies are no longer needed in most states (except insurance and property docs, deeds, titles, etc.). I recommend buying a decent desktop scanner so you can digitize your paper. Save things in folders by year - for example name the folder "2019 financial docs - destroy 01-01-2027". And yes, I love shredding paper... right after I scan it!! Make sure you have a cloud storage or backup copy of these items.
My kids are now 14 & 12, but when they were little we would go threw their toys before holidays & birthdays. It helped declutter before any new toys came in, and we made it a point to let them know that there were kids that would really love to have new toys. It made it an enjoyable process for my kids, they were happy to give their things to others in need 💕 teenagers aren’t as kinda haha
I set goals for myself but instead of doing it by calendar year, I use my birthday as the beginning of that goal’s year. It makes it more personal and I’m more likely to achieve it over the January intentions
Not sure if you’ve ever done this but when I moved into my new home which has TON of hardwood floors I learned to clean/vacuum them at night! Yes at night with the lights off. Lights off because vacuums have a light and with that as the only light you can see exactly what is on your hard floors! What do you think @cleanmyspace
Thank you for this video - you have been a blessing. Tonight I will go through my sock bin and get rid of the mismatched & faded socks, and the ones with a lost mate. We are having a garage sale in just one week and I am excited about the prospect of getting that found money. (from Grandma Bunny in Phoenix)
Happy New Year! I do set goals for the year ahead but I normally don't write them down. Think I will for 2019 so I can see what goals I accomplished! Like getting to my goal weight!
I set one year goal and a bunch of short term goals but it’s not related to new year. We also have a folder of what we call future plans. It works for our family
My husband and I have agreed that we will go through our entire home. He is retiring from the US Coast Guard and it has been challenging to declutter since he is literally not home half the year. He is at sea now but I am doing my part to get into the swing of things by making this rule. If I open any draw, cabinet or closet I am taking time right then and there and choosing things that need to go. I have organized two bathroom closets. We must have had like 30 bottles of hand lotion. I donated unopened and threw out a ton. there are only eight hands and eight paws living in the home. When he is home we are planning on a major shift of rooms. My sewing room is very cold. My son loves the cold so he's moving there. The sewing room is moving to the family room. My daughter has a tiny room so moving her to my son's. Our guest room is currently in the dining room and will move to my daughter's. The family room furniture is moving to the living room and we are selling what is already there. The office will move to the dining room since we have a large eat in kitchen and the current office will become a lovely sitting room or family area. Every time a I walk into any room I am thinking about what we can let go of.
Do you set goals for the year ahead?
Yes! I had already planned to do a Daily Declutter, meaning I will pick one spot whether it's a closet or just a drawer, tabletop or file and discard as much as possible while organizing the rest. Every. Single. Day. Today I'm tackling my desk.
I plan my entire year: General Goals for 2019.
I am taking part in the Apartment Therapy January Cure. Finishing that is my first goal.
Then I want to get my husband to go through his closet and drawers to get rid of ill fitting clothes. He has kept off 50 lbs for over two years. I think his clothes from heavier times can help someone else.
@@amandagraham3859 what is apartment therapy? I have never heard of that.
Apartment Therapy is a home design/lifestyle website. Every January they do a month of emails, reminding you to do a small daily task to get rid of clutter, repair things, and do a deep clean. Over a month you can get a lot done a little at a time.
I have lost 60 lbs. since Oct. 2017 so my goal is to continue losing weight. This year, I would like to get below 200 lbs. The last time I remember being under 200 lbs. is 1999. I currently weigh 232 lbs. so my goal is very attainable. :)
Way to go!!
How did you lose 60lbs, if u don't mind me asking?? Looking to lose weight too
@@babybop0123 I lost all my weight following the Weight Watchers (WW) program. It works as long as you work the plan. I believe it's the number 1 weight loss recommended by doctors, it is healthy, and it does work. You can do it via an online program; however, I do go to WW meetings and I also have online access. I wish you the very best in your weight loss journey....I have struggled with my weight my entire life; even as a child and this is the hardest thing I've done.
@@cleanmyspace Thank you so much! I'm really touched and feel very blessed that you commented on my reply. I am a huge Clean My Space fan and your channel is probably my most favorite channel on TH-cam
Janelegant Wow! Congratulations on your health journey!! I was watching the midnight kickoff of the QVC TSV (Today’s Special Value) of Fast Five Nutrisystem, and several people mentioned WW working well. Now, I’m really intrigued. 😂I’m going to do some research today on it; I’m gluten-free, peanut-free, several sensitivities, and leaning towards more of a pescatarian eating. It’s hard to find plans that work for me. ♥️ 🥂 here’s to even more healthy success in the coming year!
My goal is a no spend year (unless it's budgeted) so i can use up all the things I have and stop buying more, make some solid savings 💪🏻
misha me too! It is soooo hard though....
I’m terrible at budgeting, but my mantra for this year is only buying the essentials. Do I need tissues, and air in my tires? Yes. Do I need that new lipstick that came out? Nope. If I really decide I want something I’ll have to consider how much I’ll actually use it.
Same!
Same. I mean, I know that I can't and won't do no spend, but I aim for "low spend" instead. I have just way too much stuff, it's horrible. So I'll do my best to not bring even more stuff into my home, which is bad for keeping everything clean, my mental health and the environment. And my savings too.
Girl same! Good luck!
Are your ready for a more clutter-free 2019?
Clean My Space Yes but guidance and tips are needed. Tip: here is the US I can take my papers to an office supply store, Staples, and shred my paper for $1 per pound. Which is great to avoid my paper shredder from over heating.
Yes! after watching The Minimalists documentary, I found your channel. Absolutely love it! please keep posting these videos!! 😊😊
You have totally changed my life! I just keep going around my house and giggling because I'm so happy and feel so FREE with all this decluttering. My daughter and I went to buy some essential oils today, your book and 2 scrubbies are on the way from Amazon, I have spray bottles with new DIY cleaners, my glass is streak-free, I have your beautiful micro fiber cloths... I'm one happy girl! Thank you! You are amazing!!!
Yes and thanks for your videos they definitely help motivate me and give me great ideas😁
I would like to suggest that anyone trying to sell their stuff, rethink doing that and donate if possible instead. If you have a comfortable life, new home, new car, etc., and plenty of what you need, do you really need that extra money from your old stuff? There are a whole lot of people out there that have not been as fortunate as you and they need the help. Donating your old furniture, clothing etc., can make a huge difference.
I love your videos! (Especially oils + decluttering). My house is nearly 100 years old and the closets are few and tiny. I spent 30 minutes of new year's day with a hair mask on, cleaning out my medicine cabinets and make up/ beauty products....such a good feeling!
Love the hair highlights
Our donation box is a solid colored tub under the sofa table by the front door. It’s hidden until it starts to overflow. Then I know it’s time to bag it up (box of trash bags conveniently hidden behind) and drive it to the donation bin! It’s there, day in and out. My 3 older kids use it as well as they have watched me purge over the years.
I started my decluttering journey 2 years ago and I am so happy! I took LOADS of things to the thrift shop. Now I can declutter a small area here or there as needed. Thank you for the reminder to shred old paperwork no longer needed. In the USA we need to hold tax documents for 7 years so now I can get rid of those! Happy decluttering everyone!
Happy Decluttering Karen! ❤
Melissa - Congrats on being part of the magazine REAL SIMPLE cleaning article! Love your ideas and am So proud of you!
I try to set small, specific goals instead of resolutions! I find it much easier to stick to small, specific goal set for a short amount of time than a vague resolution you set to do for a whole year.
I decluttered in the summer. Every drawer, closet, cupboard, the shed..everything! I came up with so much stuff to be donated or was just garbage that we didn't have a need for. I did the same thing before christmas and donated all the decorations I had no intention of keeping to put out and also went through the closets and storage room again. Another 5 boxes of stuff..just stuff! Needless to say I find it so much easier to stay organized and keep the house clean and tidy because there's less clutter. I love it
May you and Chad and sweet baby have a great 2019 and be filled with happiness, love and prosperity 🥰
This grandmother would love to see that beautiful baby again. I bet she has really grown since we saw her last. Thanks for all your cleaning and organizing tips. Happy New Year.
Every year it’s the same for me, I just change the dates.... *_My goal for 2019 is to accomplish the goals of 2018. Which I should’ve done in 2017, because I promised them in 2016, and planned them in 2015_* 🤷🏻♀️ But, it’s so true. 😂
Ow, it is so similar to me. ...🤔
Lol
Hillarious! :-)
I know, right.
I said a word and phrase for the year. 2019 is stride. Find my stride so I can flourish. And then I said quarterly goals. so I have goals related to morning and evening routines and routines that I do on a weekly or monthly basis. For me stride is about developing habits that I don't have to really think about I just naturally do. That is something that was really missing in the last few years and I want to really focus on that this year. not all of these goals are but cleaning I also want to have a habit of exercising and meditating and journal writing and working on my novel.
My favorite space to de clutter is the liquor cabinet lol.
Ha ha , I'll be right over to help you, get the drinking glasses out 🍹🍷
Mine is the kitchen which can accumulate worse than other rooms. Avoiding Sams and Cosco is a good idea unless you have a restaurant.
I set goals for specific periods of time during the year. For example, my goal for the summer is to clean up and beautify our yard and farm plus I want to crop, label, and organize all of the digital copies of our printed photos while my kids are at 4-H project meetings. In order to accomplish the outside work, I know that I need to focus on simplifying my home and schedule to make it possible to spend time outdoors this summer. Thinking ahead to my future goals helps me set present goals and tasks to make it possible to meet those future goals.
We cleaned out our bedroom drawers and closet last week. Seven trash bags later everything is in order and those in need can use our giveaway clothes and shoes. We normally do this every year, but because I have had multiple back surgeries and illnesses we haven’t done this for three or four years! It feels good to have it done.
Libby Seidel we did the same last week end. I still have a lot in my closet but I can find things and it’s organized.
I am actually in a Facebook group where local teachers can ask the group for items they could use in their classrooms. Or we can offer things we have around the house for anyone who wants it. First teacher to inquire gets the item. Then they can porch pickup or I offer delivery to their school. I’ve gotten rid of many things this way and it’s great.
Riley is going to be a clean/organized/declutter free princess 👸🏼
Thanks Melissa. I actually declutterd my badly infected gall bladder on 27th of December! Now home from the hospital and we are decluttering like mad again. What you said about family members helping is so true. We have been married for twenty five years and I have only just realised that Rob is almost as much a hoarder as I am! I cannot do anything physical at the moment, so Rob is doing it! Love your videos. Thank you. Hope you had a great festive season and enjoy 2019. Love Deb xx
I requested my childhood friend to help me declutter my aunt's house, before she moved to a new location. My aunt is 93 years old, living by herself, and had collected lot more stuff and trash, which she couldn't manage alone. So, the three of us together made the move very smooth and my aunt is quite relaxed in her new home.
Melissa, your hair looks so great today!!
Thanks for the declutter tips.
One of my top decluttering tips is to find a cause close to your heart and donate to that. For example, unused toiletries & cosmetics can go to a women's shelter, stationery can go to a school that may be low on funding, toys to a children's hospital, etc. And because those situations usually involve handing the things to an actual person who works there and is passionate about the cause (rather than just dropping it off somewhere), their warmth and gratitude makes me want to give even more. The "feel good" factor, for me, is much higher, and I'm more likely to want to continue to help.
I once donated some stationery to a teacher and she was so incredibly appreciative. She told all the other teachers. Every time I went to drop my daughter off or pick her up for several weeks afterwards, someone from the school would approach me and thank me. At the end of the year, I went back with a massive donation of toys and books.
My husband and I just bought our first home that needed a lot of cleaning and I have to say that all of your cleaning tips and hacks are amazing for grease and the oven vents are fantastic! I've watched your channel for awhile, but I haven't had to use all your tips until now 😊
My intention is to buy produce that is not sold in packaging to reduce waste.
Mine too. Trouble packaging and
plastic is all over the place. It is
awful.
I've thought about this, then wonder where it goes if not purchased. I rather recycle it than think it will get trashed.
@@111-k4d9m In the US we also have lots of farmer's markets where you can get local produce, as well as health food stores that carry bulk items.
@@nasirb3914 I appreciate your comment even though I see things differently. If you buy it, you support it. If nobody buys it, it won't survive and we can make the difference by buying less from packaged goods. Recycling is awesome, although if you can reduce or reuse materials to carry the produce, that is better! I carried my egg carton and cloth bag to the fruits and vegetable stands yesterday and it worked out great.
@@mdzhappy1 Great idea! I would love to see a photo! Reducing and reusing are great practices for a more sustainable planet. Thank you for the sharing!
This comment relates to expired products: when I buy over the counter medications I enter a reminder in my Google calendar on the date the med expires so that I know to replace the expired med. That saves me time since I don't have to periodically go through all my OTC meds repetitively checking all the dates.
Leslie S great idea!
What a great idea! Thanks for sharing!
Leslie S this is a great, utilizing google calendar or your phone calendar.
they dont really expire on those dates.
Melissa & Chad, you guys are SO inspiring! I have two closets that desperately need to be de-cluttered. They have too much "mixed media" in them, meaning I have all seasons clothing, sewing supplies, a box of dishes, some of my homemade jewelry, beads and tools. Crazy stuff! How did this even happen? So, thank you very very much for this encouraging video!
Off topic but your essential oil vids are my absolute favorites!!
Thanks for watching Drew - we love essential oils too!
Oh im so excited to hear you say you want to take up gardening! I did my front & back yard in 2018 & loved ever minute of it! You got to watch GARDEN ANSWER. you are my go to for cleaning on TH-cam! Garden answer is my go to for my yard!
less junk = more space
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Less JuNk = more calm and less visual noise.
less innecesary shopping= more money= more space 👍
Yes, this is the second year I've chosen a word/theme for the year and created goals for myself. This year's them is BE CONSISTENT. In the past, I've done well with goals but stop after a time. I want to work on being consistent this year. I have both short and long-term goals for the year in five categories: personal, health, spiritual, financial and home. A couple very close friends are accountability partners this year, of which I'm very appreciative. Watching Tidying Up with Marie Kondo on Netflix has encouraged me to only keep items that are purposeful or "spark joy". Happy New Year CMS!
Pamela Flynn Great planning Pamela. I choose a theme vs a word as well. I have found that themes are usually worded in the active voice or with an active verb. As we all know, we need to have action not just inspiration. This year my theme is “liberate my personal power” I have several goals this year that will require the elevation of my personal power. My TH-cam channel for one and moving my consulting/coaching business to online to liberate me from spending so much time onsite with clients AND liberating me from wasting time and fuel on travel. Making my life simpler.
@@PatriciaMuirMaestroQ That's great Patricia!
the TACO KIT!!!! it's become like a member of the family... LOL
Happy New Year, Melissa. 3:21 I am sooo with you on clearing out files and shredding paper: it is one of my favourite tasks. 6:04 I have found that since I corralled items in organising trays (including produce trays from grocery shopping -- particularly mushrooms) in my 'miscellaneous bits & bobs' drawer, it no longer becomes messy or overloaded, and the drawer is a pleasure to open.
Hey Melissa, I'm a new home owner too with a yard for the first time, and I struggled with houseplants, but I took up gardening and now my houseplants are also doing better as a result ;)
I have just teached my 8 years old to declutter her clothes. The konmari way, thanking the clothes you wanna get rid of. She loved it AND I learned a lot about the clothes she loves, which will definitely make me a better shopper for her in the future, avoiding wasting money!
Yes, I do set goals. We are back in Nova Scotia after a five year adventure in Labrador and will be building our last home this coming summer. We have boxes of stuff to go through. I made good progress in the fall and now am back at it. My goal is to sort four boxes a week until I'm done. My other goals are to continue disciplines such as my Buddhist practices, drawing and writing. I'm also on a new cleaner eating regime. The decluttering mindset includes weight I don't love or need, guilt that helps no one, people who do not enrich my life, and practices (like facebook) that only serve to sadden or enrage me. I feel lighter and brighter as I go.
My husband loves clutter and I hate it. After waiting for him to organise his things after 3 years I have now started to declutter his stuff when he is at work and just wait to see if he asks for anything or notice if anything has been moved. Nope, nothing, zilch! He has not noticed anything so he obviously does not need any of the clutter he keeps around. I am going to keep going now until his space resembles the rest of the house: organised! 😁
Annie Mallie I love this idea x
I've done this and a year later he asked for the old blue shirt he hadn't worn in ages......: /
Debra Randall
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He doesn’t miss a trick!
I definitely plan on decluttering my home. I know that it will provide some clarity and will feel like a breath of fresh air!
Thanks so much for your guidance through setting goals in the new year - I needed the motivation! Totally off topic.. your jumper is just the cutest!!! Love the color too :)
OMG!!! Melissa I can relate so much!!! When my exams finished for the end of high school (GCSE's in the UK), I shredded all my revision materials and it was so satisfying. I kept some stuff as I was going to study A-levels related to them and as I was going to put them back. I noticed my shelf was curved because of all the weight on it!!!
what belongs in the history book, yess!!! This is our year were moving so its decluttering time!
I love decluttering/organizing the pantry, fridge and my wardrobe. I hate shredding! I'll get my papers all gathered into a bag and stick it by my dad's shredder because I know he'll eventually get sick of looking at it and shred it for me!
My goals are to continue reducing my plastic use and swapping over beauty and skincare to cruelty free, to shop for more locally made/grown foods and other goods and to finally finish redecorating my bedroom which I started last spring!
My entire family is doing the 30 thing game challenge and its so motivating. We are all adults in different states and its be fun to communicate everyday about what we are getting rid of each day.
Im so ready to declutter. Thank you so much.
I stopped making resolutions a few years ago because I didn’t keep them throughout the year. I’m a planner user, so I had decided, recently, to have goals for this year...one of which is to finish my apartment...unpacking and more importantly, decluttering. Shredding papers is so boring, and that’s why I have too much to shred now. I agree, tho, that seeing the basket, or, in my case, the box of papers to shred become empty, is refreshing and rewarding. If I could take it all to a place where I could shred more papers at a time, I’d definitely go there. Thanks for your video...it was definitely helpful.
My goal is to finish the decluttering I started in 2018. I have got my kids started by helping them sell their old toys. They are much happier to part with them then, but they still have a lot more to go...as do I!
I set a annual “to of list” instead of resolution. So I can cross out things that I have done (achieved) that keeps me on track. My first goal achieved was to pull out my wisdom. Very happy about that. ❤️
Omg you have no idea how shredding is sooo satisfying
I always set goals. Last year I "only" did two of them, but I made attempts at most of the others, so that's a start! I evaluate every year and try to make small improvements on things that bothered me the previous year. Or look at why goals failed the previous year and how to be more realistic this year.
Happy new year may the Lord continue bringing health blessings prosperity to your home and family. Yes remind us how to declutter🤗🤗 I've been decluttering room by room!! Keep them videos coming! Goals is to declutter down sizeing everyone's mess😂😂
Yes! Decluttering after everything that comes in at the end of the year!! So much stuff!
We live in a small house, which requires us to live minimally! I love clearing out things we don’t use often. Planning to move this year, which means I’m finding even more things I don’t want to pack and bring to a new house! 😊
I absolutely love shredding - so satisfying
Decluttering and organising is my favourite thing to do!!! 🤗🤗🤗 I have to go to other peoples homes now because I've ran out of things to do in my house 😂
Please come to my house!!! Perth, western Australia
@@stacyedwards9718 Haha I would love to!!
I wish I were more like you! 🙄
Love all the glimpses of the new HQ 💕 love the cabinetry 💕
Love the hair highlights!!
So I hate New Years resolutions and haven't bothered making them the last few years, but this year I actually started something January 1st... My goal is to use a planner and stick to it! I'm realizing more and more that I have such good intentions of things I want to do on my weekends or evenings but it's so easy to get sidetracked by life working out, practicing music, shopping so that I can make dinner, using language learning apps...all things I want to do but have trouble sticking to. Bought myself a cute planner and doing my best to reasonably plan out things to do every week :)
I am downsizing and moving this year. Lots of things to go through. I already have a donate pile going. I also have ideas of where to pass on some things I know family will want. I think the hardest part is deciding what to keep and what to toss when things are equally useful. Your utility drawer had several pairs of scissors. In my mind I was trying to decide which ones could go to donate or trash. I know it is time to thin out my t-shirt collection! Some have already been designated "pajamas" and should probably actually be designated cleaning rags instead. 😆 So many decisions! Thanks for the encouraging video!
I am so ready for a "less is more" year! I just also wanted to say thanks for the Black Friday sale! My cloths arrived before Christmas but wanted to use them when I had a chance to really get stuck in to some cleaning, and the cloths are such great quality! I am also using a DIY cleaner (your all purpose recommendation) and it cleans surprisingly well! Thanks CMS!
Yes,yes,YES about loving shredding! 😀
I’m 2019 I organised my storage boxes under my bed and got rid of everything I didn’t need which wasn’t much because I emptied it awhile ago but my room is so decluttered now and Malissa I just want to thank you for your tips and stuff that sometimes help me with cleaning ❤️
I love shredding, it's soo therapeutic.
Shredding....I have been doing that all day....working on reorganizing my office.
Happy New Year!! After years of making New Year resolutions I gave up. Instead, I make monthly goals/resolutions and it's working out well for me. This minth is my cleaning out the junk I no longer need and focusing on more organization. I'm generally clean and organized but I want to fine tune it.
My goals for this year is to not care about what others think of me, make more time for myself, and not use my tech stuff too much. I actually bought a 1000 piece puzzle in 2017 December, and now I’m finally doing the puzzle. So every time I finish eating, I go to the puzzle not my phone or laptop👍🏼👍🏼!!
Thank you for the great tips.
By the way: I received your book as a Christmas present from my mother. It will be so helpful when I finally get a place of my own.
I call them resolutions but they’re goals, projects, intentions... a degree to finish, travel destinations, a new language to learn, a skill to develop... that kind of thing
I am a mom of 2 little boys 4.5 yrs and 22 months so I take care of them but I have set my goal to take better care of myself more...more yoga, me time, reading books for pleasure
Just cleaned out and organized our “utility drawer”, good feeling!
I am inspired! About to tackle the kitchen. I loved what you said about gardening. Please keep us informed about that! Sounds like fun.
I just want to say ...Thanks *Clean My Space* for being our TH-cam Friend!! 🤩👍
*Life can seriously be a Messy B!tch* ...at times, I seriously couldn't have gotten through some of the home crappy times , without your support.. guys.
*Happy New Year to you and yours* ...cheers 😎👍
ATB in 2019 : Ont,🍁 🇨🇦
FIRST COMMENT OF 2019!
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No 1 goal is continuing craft , take some time for myself. I haven't been able to to that in over a year, for I am helping my husband with his continuing physical needs and assisting him a little bit with him in his office odd things that he can not do at this time. Work on selling some small pieces of furniture, don't lay something down put it where it belongs. Get more organized. Our recycling company will take clothes that you do want anymore.
After watching you video on cleaning out your refrigerator, I did it in two stages (for it was late at night). I through away the items that needed to be thrown out, emptied the container of old food and set them by the sink to be washed in the morning. Then I completed it the next morning.
We had numerous boxes that needed to be broken down, because my neighbor is so kind to take recycling out I didn't think I was fair for him to take all the boxes out (for the last month it has been raining on recycling day and no boxes could be put out). Because of my bad knee it took a while to get them to the curb. But I felt so good that it got down. I will get there in little bits.
I just had Stanley Steemer clean my den rug! Now it's time to work on other decluttering projects! Thanks for the tips!
My goal is to clean out and declutter my closet, bathroom, bedroom sitting room and craft room. I have stuff sitting everywhere and since my daughter moved into my room with me, the stuff has taken over. My (adopted) son moved in with us and she was a sweetheart and gave up her room for him.
And my word for this year is peace or peaceful.
God bless you all and Happy Nnew Year ❤ XOXO
Thank you. I set goals. Monthly quarterly and annually
Loving all the renovations!! Your home is beautiful.
I love shredding!! It just feels so good! I also don’t keep socks with holes in them. As soon as I see a sock has a hole, I throw it out.
Learning how to CAN your garden yield is an excellent goal for the Fall once you get to enjoy the garden you've made :)
I put a cutlery tray in my "junk drawer," and voila! … no more junk. Everything stays neat and tidy, year after year. Decided to try the Konmari method to organize my drawers and closets, pantry and linen closet. By gum, everything fits so nicely now, and I even have EMPTY drawers for the first time in my life. The goal for 2020 is to clean and paint every wall, window sill and baseboard in my house -- it's been 15 years, so that task is overdue. I'll never actually redecorate, since all my furnishings are family heirlooms, but I can change colors for a whole new look.
Eco Clean Queen Yay! Me too! I just started my journey to lower my impact too. Its exciting.
Say no to single use plastic!
Thanks for this video. Something I never considered before: Get rid of the rag bin! I have only used a few out of it. The few I have used can be folded and put in the hall linen closet.
My 2019 intentions are to eat healthier, drink more water, move more and create more often. I'm a paper crafter and I also am learning to paint some really basic things, so for me that's fun. Also in the 'move more' department, my husband and I love to dance, so we've planned a lot of dancing 'date nights' coming up!
When will we see more of the remodeling?
Decluttering while watching the video 👍
I actually don't set them at the beginning of the year, but rather in the end of the previous year in December. I found that setting up for the new year before it even starts is a great way to keep the momentum going for the habits I wants to keep and habits I want to do less of.
You asked folks to comment about paper shredding - I am a Records Manager and that's my jam! Check with your local authorities, but hard-copies are no longer needed in most states (except insurance and property docs, deeds, titles, etc.). I recommend buying a decent desktop scanner so you can digitize your paper. Save things in folders by year - for example name the folder "2019 financial docs - destroy 01-01-2027". And yes, I love shredding paper... right after I scan it!! Make sure you have a cloud storage or backup copy of these items.
I have not set goals for years. This year I have. I am using a word for the year and quarterly goals.
My kids are now 14 & 12, but when they were little we would go threw their toys before holidays & birthdays. It helped declutter before any new toys came in, and we made it a point to let them know that there were kids that would really love to have new toys. It made it an enjoyable process for my kids, they were happy to give their things to others in need 💕 teenagers aren’t as kinda haha
I set goals for myself but instead of doing it by calendar year, I use my birthday as the beginning of that goal’s year. It makes it more personal and I’m more likely to achieve it over the January intentions
I love the shredder I bought at Amazon. All bank/tax statements that have reached their time, are gone. I got rid of so much stuff. Love it!
Not sure if you’ve ever done this but when I moved into my new home which has TON of hardwood floors I learned to clean/vacuum them at night! Yes at night with the lights off. Lights off because vacuums have a light and with that as the only light you can see exactly what is on your hard floors! What do you think @cleanmyspace
Do you have a video on how to sort paperwork and showing what to save and what to toss. Could you show what your storage files look like?
Happy New Year Mellisa, Chad, & Riley!
Thank you for this video - you have been a blessing. Tonight I will go through my sock bin and get rid of the mismatched & faded socks, and the ones with a lost mate. We are having a garage sale in just one week and I am excited about the prospect of getting that found money. (from Grandma Bunny in Phoenix)
Happy New Year to you too! Continue the good work! As always, I look forward to your Saturday morning videos!
My intention is SIMPLIFY. This video came at the perfect time!
Happy New Year! I do set goals for the year ahead but I normally don't write them down. Think I will for 2019 so I can see what goals I accomplished! Like getting to my goal weight!
I set one year goal and a bunch of short term goals but it’s not related to new year. We also have a folder of what we call future plans. It works for our family
I do all of these except the donation bin!! Genius!!! I’m getting one and putting it in the laundry room!!!
My husband and I have agreed that we will go through our entire home. He is retiring from the US Coast Guard and it has been challenging to declutter since he is literally not home half the year. He is at sea now but I am doing my part to get into the swing of things by making this rule. If I open any draw, cabinet or closet I am taking time right then and there and choosing things that need to go. I have organized two bathroom closets. We must have had like 30 bottles of hand lotion. I donated unopened and threw out a ton. there are only eight hands and eight paws living in the home. When he is home we are planning on a major shift of rooms. My sewing room is very cold. My son loves the cold so he's moving there. The sewing room is moving to the family room. My daughter has a tiny room so moving her to my son's. Our guest room is currently in the dining room and will move to my daughter's. The family room furniture is moving to the living room and we are selling what is already there. The office will move to the dining room since we have a large eat in kitchen and the current office will become a lovely sitting room or family area. Every time a I walk into any room I am thinking about what we can let go of.