@@Izabela-ek5nh Ha, that's a good one. I tried cheating myself with "when I finish this, I can do [something super fun or relaxing]", but I never thought about imagining that I'm moving 🙃
I'm glad I saw this video before my next move. It's so smart to sort and label everything like this so it's still usable, not packed away, but still so so much faster to move. Genius
I remember going on a “Walmart diet“ as a young married woman. I was just buying random junk to decorate my house with! 😂 Now pushing our 40th anniversary in 2025, I find that there is very little to purchase, and that I have re-purposed so many things from Low end to high end, and I’ve been very intentional about replacing things that break over time (glassware That now features “thumbprint indentations, in anticipation of being elderly with weaker hands, plus they’re cool, plates that were purposely bought in white, because I could always buy more white plates that looked close enough to them. canisters from the Container Store first held the usual, baking ingredients and beans and rice, etc. Then they went to store Velcro rollers, hanger, clips, cotton balls, make up sponges, And now they hold baking soda, Epsom salt, Bentonite clay, 20 mule team borax and the like. I think they’re 20 years old now and they still look great.) Having consistent, yet updatable, themes in your decor makes it pretty easy. I have moved Elfa shelving from place to place, it’s amazing for keeping Junk off of the floor. At this house, I gradually did the garage walls, one sale at a time. Filled them with inexpensive bins wherever I could store things in a bin and that looks fantastic. (I live in an area where you really can’t store much in the garage, which makes it more cost-effective!) 30 year old,- range office furniture and cream and maple was a worthy investment and has stood the test of time. It might be outdated to some, but it just had a wonderful update in my home office. What’s really cool about this is that I’m not bringing anything back into that room that I don’t use, and that is unattractive. I may need to repaint this one for resale, but the espresso, dark brown wall paint makes the wall-mounted monitors disappear when they’re not in use. And it makes big bold black-and-white photography look awesome. I could go on and on about how happy I am with how this room is turning out. Repurposing some IKEA bookshelves as a floating shelf situation that looks integral just above the desk. Keyboards and speakers hide underneath it. Hanging wires, Black, computer towers, printers, and their trolleys, are invisible against the dark backdrop that is visible underneath the desk. We can create beauty with Humble and inexpensive elements! I really wanted a home office that was both functional and looked absolutely fantastic because it’s one of the first things you see when you walk in the door. Identify your style as early in life as possible. You will see that you are attracted to similar things in different eras of decor. Figure out what those are and you will have a good guide to carry you through. We will find that similar shapes and lines and proportions can pull together a lot of different items from different time periods. You can mix Wood tones and colors strategically. Simply repeating colors, textures and other design elements in adjoining rooms, pulls them together, and makes them feel like they flow beautifully. I think that when people learn how to do this, to exercise design skill (which is learnable), they are less inclined to keep searching for more stuff to make their house look better.
I try to buy recyclable packaging as much as possible. When I watch videos about hoarding situations and see how much goes into landfill, I want to scream. So many items are recyclable or fit to be donated.
@@zombinosh - It makes me happy that the eggs I buy from the farmers or one step away from the farmers is cardboard. And sometimes they take it back to reuse it. Ditto the dairy items in mason jars, And the produce that comes naked.
This is exactly how I tackled my move after living in a home for 14 yrs! I started 5 months before and it made the packing so easy, not to mention cleaning and getting a 4,000 sq ft home ready to market.
@@frenchfryequeenI recently cleared out my parents' home of over 40 years and there was stuff they took from the previous home still there! Now I'm working on my home of 30 plus years for future sale. It's an uphill battle as my husband is a borderline hoarder. People are right when they say you need to move every 5 years to avoid this accumulation. 2 years is nothing!
@@dianek2101 I hear you! I've been busy decluttering and getting rid of our excess stuff over the past 2 years. I'd be done by now but my husband still tends to want to hang onto things. He's made a lot of progress but we still have a room in our house that is filled with things that we really do not need or use. I've lost count of how many loads I've taken to the donation centers. We also have helped elderly parents - that generation lived through the Great Depression and war rationing so they have a tendency to keep and collect......it's endless.
@@frenchfryequeen A. Select those stuff they won’t use for the next months (books, photo albums, clothes, shoes, jewelry, tableware, paintings, ornaments, etc) and begin packing those. B. Label each box with a number, and the room where it belongs (kitchen 1, 2, 3; living room 1,2,3, etc) C. In a notebook, write the contents of each box D. Try to unpack what they are really using, and get rid of the rest. Eventually
i have that rainbow monthly medication organizer and when i tell you that changed my ENTIRE life, it was SO worth it. No judgment if you opted to get rid of it, but I'm so grateful for it!
@@wouldntyouliketoknow514 Amazon! it was about $20 and I picked that one specifically bc the tabs on the top made it easy to take out the daily container (a bunch of the others are just square on top). I knew I couldn't keep up with refilling the weekly ones, but this one I only have to fill once a month 😅 it really does help me make sure I take my meds every day, and it's easy to see if I miss a day,. and honestly the colors just make me happy 💜💜 I hope you love it too!
That kind is such a disaster. There ones that have 4 weeks where you can't lose a bunch of containers are much better. Plus the compartments in the awful one arent that large. I was so annoyed when my husband bought the tons of mini boxes one.
Great work. I am always amazed by how much space and therefore stuff American homes have. Probably more storage than I have for my clothes and bathroom combined here in the UK. You are very lucky.
I did not know why I always kept everything and did not want to throw anything away. When I grow older, I found out I have attachment issues and I attach to my stuff, it is emotional attachment, and it took me very long trying to change. I am still trying but seeing other people decluttering make me feel I am not alone =)
Believe me you are not alone and I don't know if this is genetic or what it is. But my daughter when she was little didn't even want to throw candy papers away. She seemed to think they had feelings. Is the only way I know how to explain how she expressed herself when it came to things If I can give things away I could do it all day long. I found a shop that charged a dollar for anything you donated and I could easily donate to them because I knew people that needed them were getting them. It's harder for me to donate places where they put a big price tag on the things I donate What's helped me a lot is knowing my time with God is decreased so much by me moving things around and organizing and moving things around Satan knows our weaknesses and stuff seems to be mine I am right now struggling with getting a bunch of stuff of out of my house that I've got together. I actually have got to pray about it. It's ridiculous. It seems it's just stuff so I understand what you're saying. This all started when my husband left
You may want to consider pull outs under the sink. I had them put in all my bathrooms and kitchens and they are so so practical…no more crawling around and having to take everything out to get at back.
Lol, this is my idea of a good time. Doing the same now but only because I can't stand not being able to find things and making unnecessary repurchases. It brings a certain level of calm over each space and that's worth it's weight in gold.
This is why I do a deep declutter twice a year. I couldn't imagine having my cabinets look like that. But, I'd personally love going into someone's home seeing this and organizing/cleaning it all. I should have made it a career.
I think what makes it difficult to do major declutterinb/organization vs being a residential cleaner is that I need the owner's permission and cooperation on what to keep vs get rid of. Even worse if the clutter is to the level of a hoarder. So much easier to clean/tidy without people in the way.
If you have to do a deep declutter twice a year, you really should start with taking a hard look at all of the purchases you do. I get that decluttering feels nice when done, but the root issue isn't having too much clutter, it's buying too much stuff.
I'm doing this right now too! It is so overwhelming as I'm a.) doing it alone, and b.) holding onto too much stuff for sentimental reasons. I have a very full 3 bdrm, 2 living room home that I need to downsize into a 1 bdrm apartment. At times, I just want to walk away from it all. I've lived here for 10 years, and when I moved in, the past elderly tenant left a bunch of stuff behind, too. My grandparents raised me, and since they were born pre WWI, and they stockpiled _everything,_ so no wonder I struggle with throwing things out! 😂🤦♀️
This is where I find it useful to ask, "If it did turn out I needed this after I've given it away, could I replace it?" If yes, it can go without worry; trust the universe that what you need will be there when you need it. 😊
@kyote1089 I feel for you bc I have a similar problem and even though I've read books, watched videos and tv shows, etc., most of thise tips didn't work for me. What worked was to make it look the way I wanted it to look and discarding or donating what doesnt fit. It's slightly more complicated but that's the gist of it. Have you already found that place you were talking about?
For those staring. I recommend you go with a drawer. Just a drawer. Take out garbage, no’s and donate. Then repeat elsewhere. After do the bin organization and have round 2 declutter.
So smart to start early. I have been in my house 17 years. I have started decluttering in hopes of moving in 2 years when my daughter goes to college 😊
I like those under the sink bins that you're using. I'd love to know where you found them. Good job decluttering before your move - you will be so grateful that you did this!
I've bought my home 26 yrs ago & I'm just now remodeling it due to low finances over the yrs. I'm now retired & I'm amazed at how much I've accumulated. I decluttered for 1 month. Packed up & put everything in storage except the necessities. After the remodel I will declutter again as I move back in. Isn't it amazing how much you save. Great video...😊
That’s what I was thinking… I’m 35 and watching her organize things took me back to organizing my grandma’s place and my parents as well… They have some nick knacks on display of course but not many products or clothes and definitely not as much stuff as most people my age. We see people complain about the elderly leaving homes full of stuff but despite us claiming to all be minimalists… Younger generations buy so much junk that we never use and instead of our kids being able to sell any of it when we pass like past generations… It’s all going to be expired and need to be hauled to a dump!
Good time to Declutter. Good job getting ahead of it. Also thank you for showing the realistic Ness of the mess. Most people just show the after and it can be disheartening
Ive been doing regular reviews on my stuff every two months and its been a saver. I choose a room, go through my stuff, clean and declutter if necessary. Kitchen items, medicine cabinets, baby clothes, books, whatever I think doesnt make sense anymore I either donate (preferebly) or throw it away and it always feels satisfying 😊 and it also keeps me more aware about what I actually want or need to buy
That is so smart. I did this before I listed my home for sale. This way our place looked clutter free. We literally only had the basic every day items out so by the time we had to move, it also made me decide if I wanted those items that were already boxed to come with us or get rid of them. But since the majority of items were also already boxed, moving day was a breeze.
Starting the year right! Same here. It feels so good to have a clean and clutter free house… I imagine lmao. Keeping clutter away with 2 kids under 10 is very hard but we’re making progress over here.
Good! Keep decluttering bit by bit every day until moving date :) You’ll see slowly over time what you always use, vs. what you prefer to keep but don’t use. Moving is perfect opportunity!
Omg YES. Prolly 80% of my belongings are in neat containers, totes, bins, etc... It has made moving SO much easier. My bf & I have made 3 moves together, and each one got easier & easier, and my stuff was more & more organized year-round! All our friends that help us move are always floored by how quick & easy we make the process 😂❤
I can't wait to do this! I'm slowly working on it when I have the time and energy (just gave birth and have 2 kids under 2) but by fall we will be in our new house (God willing!) And decluttering for a new home is going to feel AMAZING
I TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU!!!!! I do this too!!! Sooooo necessary to NOT accumulate so much crap after a few years that we don't use anymore!!!! 🎉🎉🎉😊😊😊 Every once in a while (every few months) I grab my toiletries containers and go through them as all to declutter! Every grocery shopping I 'face' all of my new groceries that I bought. Bringing the old forward and putting the new ones in the back. I even have a note to myself to choose a small decluttering area each week or every other week to go through super fast to declutter! I also have a permanent donation box in my car trunk, so ANYTIME I try on a piece of clothing that I no longer like, or come across anything else in my house that I no longer use, I put next to my purse/keys and the next time I leave the house, I put it in the donation box in my trunk. Then every once in a while, when it's convenient, I stop by the goodwill and empty it!! 🎉🎉🎉😊😊😊 This method keeps my house from refilling!!!
@@sonyad7723 love itt!!!! Wait I DO THE EXACT SAME THINGS WOW! And if I buy a new dress or jeans or whatever I make sure I get rid of the old clothing so im not cluttering my wardrobe! Wow so nice to hear other people do this! Everyone in my life thinks im insane person for doing this consistently 😂
@@Chloeyboey217 it's necessary imo to keep it as a way of life/cleaning routine, otherwise we DO accumulate Wayyyyy too much crap that we no longer need and our house ends up looking like her beginning! Then we need to do alllll of this work that she has to do now to get unburied!!!! :( But I'm sooooo proud for her to be doing it now before she moves!!!! That way her move will be sooooo much easier!!!
@@sonyad7723love this idea! I keep a container to bring to a relative who then gives it to relatives or neighbors, so it’s a win win, but I like your idea of taking items out each time so it becomes part of your routine!
this is from just two years? wow. my mom says i have a lot of stuff but this is unimaginable for me. maybe it’s cause i’m young and haven’t been able to settle down for 2 years since my early teens. you are blessed ma’am. no judgment here, it happens easy!!!
If you move from place to place and just pack everything up without decluttering first - all that stuff just moves around with you. I'm 58 years old and around 4 years ago I finally went through the bins and boxes full of my children's old preschool artwork and school papers. I selected out some of their best work to keep and tossed the rest. I still have several bags of greeting cards to sort through - again I'll select out a few special ones to keep for a scrapbook but the rest are getting pitched into the trash. It is insane how much just goes straight to the landfill.
Same. I loved a lot as a kid and in dorms in my college years. I’m a minimalist by default basically now😂 Sometimes I do find myself holding onto something I should’ve let go, but rarely since I use everything to the best of my ability. It feels so much better if you just find something you’ll like forever instead for a season and TOSS THE REST! It’s so stressful trying to use everything you don’t need just bc you have it.
I'm purging right now to prepare for a move--and it is OVERWHELMING! I've been here over 20 years and am now an empty nester in a large home, far away from grandbabies. Time to fly! 🥰
I also have that pill organiser! As someone who takes a lot of medication due to health issues it been a life saver to keep me reminded or what I’ve taken and what I need to take🥰
Well done! This looks great! You might like Dana K White's stuff about decluttering, she has some really good tips on how to deal with all the stuff without getting overwhelmed, I've been finding it really helpful. But you're doing great!
I had 2 weeks to declutter and pack, then used an entire month to barely get everything out of my apartment. You're so smart doing this. And I was in my place for 6 years. 😮
This is a great idea! You're absolutely going to make moving so much easier! Moving is already so stressful, so eliminating any additional stress is so beneficial! Side note: I hope that you decide to donate the items you decided to purge/ not to keep! Even some partially used items can be sanitized & donated! Being able to help someone in need would be the perfect ending to an amazing declutter project❣️😍
Moving is always the best motivation for decluttering aka minimizing your actual physical move! Plus things you can donate are so appreciated for people who need. Win Win
Such a good idea! We're gonna be moving soon and I'm dreading having to go through everything. I've lived in my home for 39 years and it's just a complete and utter mess! I look forward to the day we're all moved in to our new place and getting rid of all the things we don't need and will never need or use again. Both my parents we a tad bit of hoarders, which is why I dread having to go through everything.
I did the same thing when we bought our house in 2014. Honestly I had like 4-5 LARGE boxes stacked in the corner of my room for the first three years or so…. I should’ve just got rid of the boxes back the. As I obviously didn’t NEED anything in them. The only problem with that is what if I donated baby photos or photos of my grandparents no longer with us. Or just sentimental items I go to look for later and can’t find them because I never checked the boxes. Ofciarse checking the boxes makes me want to keep everything in them. I swear I can’t win 🤷🏼♀️🤷🏼♀️🤷🏼♀️
Same when we bought our house. We focused on getting the house ready and not on decluttering and boy do I regret it now! Because it wasn’t a priority and hasn’t been one either so stuff just gets pushed around. I’ve been gathering up items for donate and putting them in my car (as long as heat won’t damage them) to start the process. Anything like beauty products that aren’t being touched are getting tossed.
@@torakfett3351same! I read a few books, one called the “joy of less” helped a lot, ironically I found it while helping a family member declutter, I never thought could be super organized as an ADHD gal, but once one pares down the non-essential and rarely used items, the rest is a breeze! Now I can hardly believe I had so many eyeshadows, brushes, etc… One nice thing about getting a bit older is that one can go for quality over quantity (I prefer a more simple routine with shades/products I know work best for me) and it makes getting ready every day so much easier. Not to mention finding things that I’m looking for! It’s amazing and SO worth it, best of luck!
omg i can't imagine just tossing it in a box. i have moved about 25-30 times over the years, i can pack an apartment in like 4 hrs tops. my boxes are labeled and taped. when the moving truck pulled up it took like 15 minutes to pack, about same to un pack, they took things to the room marked on box. i unpacked by myself. it took less than a day or so to set things up. i knew what was in box, where it went. i often wish i'd have written a book on how to easily move.
Decluttering while packing (or when getting ready to move) is one of my favorite parts of the moving process. I love getting to see how much unnecessary stuff I’m able to get rid of
I just moved in to my new house like, for the first time in my life (left my mom's) and I found these transparent bins at walmart and ross and they're perfect! Keeps everything organized and looks pretty and now I don't have to open cabinets or clutter because its see through. I still have lots to unpack but I liked this style becquse eventually I will renew some cabinets and it will make moving things around really easy
Literally going through this right now but I only have a week to move out! It was such a sudden decision but a necessary one! Your videos are so helpful and inspiring! I’m tackling a room a day until the actual moving date!
OMG, I feel better. Ice been in my current apartment for 7 years and I maybe have two small boxes and I thought it was bad. Now I see, it's not that bad ...
I move across the country in less than a year and this motivated me to start doing this early and to not buy stuff I don’t truly need, so thank you 😅 best of luck on your move.
This is great 👍🏾 we had to do the same thing when moving after 4 years and I feel like it was DISGUSTING how much stuff we threw away and how much we still ended up packing and moving and then throwing away.
Ooooh!!! I just stumbled on this video. Probably because my phone has heard me talking about our move across country later this year. I’m so ready to get busy 😅
I literally feel proud of you just watching those videos, because personally, I hate starting stuff like this 🙃 When I start, it's going, but the mere thought of how much work it's going to be always demotivates me.
It's that d@mn midpoint where chaos reigns and you start to feel the fight or flight instinct tickling at the back of your brain. Once we've pushed down the desire to run away quickly, it will start to move away from being a chaotic environment, to being one that we can better control. And when it's all done, there's that lovely feeling of satisfaction. I'm neck deep in the chaos at the moment, and the urge to run away is strong.
My bathroom cabinets look just like yours did. I quake to think of how long it would take me, with my chemoed and radiated brain, to clear it down to only the things I need and use! Also, I dont want to think about how much hard-earned money I wasted on all the extra stuff!
IKR!! It helps me to remember that I wasted the money when I bought it, not when I throw it away. I think the sting helps you make better choices going forward. I hope you are well with your illness/treatments/recovery!
Same, 3 years of no energy or health to clean or declutter + over accumulation and I'm in a bad place. Btw, usually these type of vids don't show real clutter. This one does.
If you only have a little energy and no timeline to move - just do it a drawer at a time or a door at a time or even just a shelf. That will be slower, but also help.
I have moved several times over the years. Here’s a couple times…when you start packing…as you clean out a cupboard, put painters tape across the door. This will let you know that cupboard is done. That way you not going back and checking it a zillion times. Another tip…after you pack a box and tape it shut, use a sharpie pen and mark the boxes. For example: kitchen/coffee cups, Kitchen/Dinner plates, Kitchen/silverware. By labeling them this way, upon arriving at your new home, you can have a cup of coffee because you know where the cups are. Plus unpacking becomes much easier. Trust just these two tips will make things go smoothly and you will feel like a pro.
Well done! I just came across this video in my feed so I don't know how many people live in your household but that's a lot of stuff! Keep up the good work and keep it maintained through the year. Also make sure you check use by dates as some skin products expire. You've got this!
What amazes me is the number of people who don't declutter before moving. Moved many times as a child, then my husband and I have moved .multiple times. Decluttering, a must!
We got rid of a ton of stuff before we moved the last time. We set out so much for the trash that it was embarrassing - our house never looked like a hoarder house but all of the stuff set out at the curb sure made it seem like one. I would see other people move and it seemed that they just packed everything up w/o bothering to go through any of it and the movers took it all to their new destination.
I'm getting ready to do this as well!! I have so much accumulated clutter! 😳🤯 I don't want to move this stuff into my new place. Thank you for sharing this!!
Forget the negative comments. You did an excellent job. Looks so good. 👍🏼😀 You must be like my mom. She loves to try new products. Some work well, some don’t. You never know till you try them right? You keep doing what you love honey. Life is short and we only live once. If this is what you enjoy doing, than do it. At least your not drinking, doing drugs or smoking. There are worse things in life. Thanks for sharing and keeping it real. Your brave for putting your life out there. Others need to chill.
I do one room a month and just keep going around the house decluttering year round. I've gotten everything pared way down. I couldn't live in clutter like this without going mad.
Moving houses is a great chance to de clutter! Looks like a good start.
I was imagining I was going to move. It made decluttering fat easier. You don't need a real moving 😊
We decluttered by half of our items and don't plan on moving ever again
@@Izabela-ek5nh Ha, that's a good one. I tried cheating myself with "when I finish this, I can do [something super fun or relaxing]", but I never thought about imagining that I'm moving 🙃
Yess
@@Lunathiel_Everyone always tells me to try that when I need to do things but I just ending up doing the reward without the actual work
Just goes to show you how much stuff we have that we buy that we don’t need.
Or in case of Makeup - that we do not use up fully and it expires and can be thrown away.
Or you have to trial multiple different products for a specific problem and none of them work!
Yes, I was just saying I stick to a few good products and do not meander or try new products..
@@prissypacheco2860 sadly if a product gets discontinued, you have to search for a new one
Consumerism
You’re being smart doing this ahead of time. Moving will be so much less stressful.
Smart is not letting it build up that much in the first place
@@nicolecarter1072not everyone is perfect like you nicole 🙄🙄
@@h3llolime222 you're my hero
@@Notoastleftnot me taking a good 10 seconds to read your username correctly, my dumbass trying to figure out what “Not aost left” is
I'm glad I saw this video before my next move. It's so smart to sort and label everything like this so it's still usable, not packed away, but still so so much faster to move. Genius
All our crap ends up in landfills. A few years ago, I started to be intentional about what I purchased. No more junk. Such a freeing feeling.
Yeah, same here. Except it's more like I don't have space haha! Although, I try to buy what is possible to recycle or just to reduce my purchases.
I remember going on a “Walmart diet“ as a young married woman. I was just buying random junk to decorate my house with! 😂
Now pushing our 40th anniversary in 2025, I find that there is very little to purchase, and that I have re-purposed so many things from Low end to high end, and I’ve been very intentional about replacing things that break over time (glassware That now features “thumbprint indentations, in anticipation of being elderly with weaker hands, plus they’re cool, plates that were purposely bought in white, because I could always buy more white plates that looked close enough to them. canisters from the Container Store first held the usual, baking ingredients and beans and rice, etc. Then they went to store Velcro rollers, hanger, clips, cotton balls, make up sponges, And now they hold baking soda, Epsom salt, Bentonite clay, 20 mule team borax and the like. I think they’re 20 years old now and they still look great.)
Having consistent, yet updatable, themes in your decor makes it pretty easy.
I have moved Elfa shelving from place to place, it’s amazing for keeping Junk off of the floor. At this house, I gradually did the garage walls, one sale at a time. Filled them with inexpensive bins wherever I could store things in a bin and that looks fantastic. (I live in an area where you really can’t store much in the garage, which makes it more cost-effective!)
30 year old,- range office furniture and cream and maple was a worthy investment and has stood the test of time. It might be outdated to some, but it just had a wonderful update in my home office. What’s really cool about this is that I’m not bringing anything back into that room that I don’t use, and that is unattractive. I may need to repaint this one for resale, but the espresso, dark brown wall paint makes the wall-mounted monitors disappear when they’re not in use. And it makes big bold black-and-white photography look awesome. I could go on and on about how happy I am with how this room is turning out. Repurposing some IKEA bookshelves as a floating shelf situation that looks integral just above the desk. Keyboards and speakers hide underneath it. Hanging wires, Black, computer towers, printers, and their trolleys, are invisible against the dark backdrop that is visible underneath the desk. We can create beauty with Humble and inexpensive elements!
I really wanted a home office that was both functional and looked absolutely fantastic because it’s one of the first things you see when you walk in the door.
Identify your style as early in life as possible. You will see that you are attracted to similar things in different eras of decor. Figure out what those are and you will have a good guide to carry you through. We will find that similar shapes and lines and proportions can pull together a lot of different items from different time periods. You can mix Wood tones and colors strategically. Simply repeating colors, textures and other design elements in adjoining rooms, pulls them together, and makes them feel like they flow beautifully.
I think that when people learn how to do this, to exercise design skill (which is learnable), they are less inclined to keep searching for more stuff to make their house look better.
I try to buy recyclable packaging as much as possible. When I watch videos about hoarding situations and see how much goes into landfill, I want to scream. So many items are recyclable or fit to be donated.
@@zombinosh - It makes me happy that the eggs I buy from the farmers or one step away from the farmers is cardboard. And sometimes they take it back to reuse it. Ditto the dairy items in mason jars, And the produce that comes naked.
And a money saver.
This is exactly how I tackled my move after living in a home for 14 yrs! I started 5 months before and it made the packing so easy, not to mention cleaning and getting a 4,000 sq ft home ready to market.
My parents are planing on moving out of their home and I’m already overwhelmed. They’ve been there for 20+ years and idek where to start 😭
@@frenchfryequeen start with the smaller rooms and then go to the rooms with the smallest amount of items!
@@frenchfryequeenI recently cleared out my parents' home of over 40 years and there was stuff they took from the previous home still there! Now I'm working on my home of 30 plus years for future sale. It's an uphill battle as my husband is a borderline hoarder. People are right when they say you need to move every 5 years to avoid this accumulation. 2 years is nothing!
@@dianek2101 I hear you! I've been busy decluttering and getting rid of our excess stuff over the past 2 years. I'd be done by now but my husband still tends to want to hang onto things. He's made a lot of progress but we still have a room in our house that is filled with things that we really do not need or use. I've lost count of how many loads I've taken to the donation centers. We also have helped elderly parents - that generation lived through the Great Depression and war rationing so they have a tendency to keep and collect......it's endless.
@@frenchfryequeen
A. Select those stuff they won’t use for the next months (books, photo albums, clothes, shoes, jewelry, tableware, paintings, ornaments, etc) and begin packing those.
B. Label each box with a number, and the room where it belongs (kitchen 1, 2, 3; living room 1,2,3, etc)
C. In a notebook, write the contents of each box
D. Try to unpack what they are really using, and get rid of the rest. Eventually
As a person who once helped a friend move and then proceeded to move a few months later, it really made me a lot more mindful on what I purchase.
i have that rainbow monthly medication organizer and when i tell you that changed my ENTIRE life, it was SO worth it. No judgment if you opted to get rid of it, but I'm so grateful for it!
Where did you get yours? I feel like it would make my life so much easier!
@@wouldntyouliketoknow514 Amazon! it was about $20 and I picked that one specifically bc the tabs on the top made it easy to take out the daily container (a bunch of the others are just square on top). I knew I couldn't keep up with refilling the weekly ones, but this one I only have to fill once a month 😅 it really does help me make sure I take my meds every day, and it's easy to see if I miss a day,. and honestly the colors just make me happy 💜💜 I hope you love it too!
I have it too, and same lol
I got the same one from Temu! :D
That kind is such a disaster. There ones that have 4 weeks where you can't lose a bunch of containers are much better. Plus the compartments in the awful one arent that large. I was so annoyed when my husband bought the tons of mini boxes one.
Great work. I am always amazed by how much space and therefore stuff American homes have. Probably more storage than I have for my clothes and bathroom combined here in the UK. You are very lucky.
We did this before moving cross country, and when we unpacked, that head start paid off! Great job!
Decluttering before a move is a very underrated but important part!!
I did not know why I always kept everything and did not want to throw anything away. When I grow older, I found out I have attachment issues and I attach to my stuff, it is emotional attachment, and it took me very long trying to change. I am still trying but seeing other people decluttering make me feel I am not alone =)
Believe me you are not alone and I don't know if this is genetic or what it is. But my daughter when she was little didn't even want to throw candy papers away.
She seemed to think they had feelings. Is the only way I know how to explain how she expressed herself when it came to things If I can give things away I could do it all day long. I found a shop that charged a dollar for anything you donated and I could easily donate to them because I knew people that needed them were getting them. It's harder for me to donate places where they put a big price tag on the things I donate What's helped me a lot is knowing my time with God is decreased so much by me moving things around and organizing and moving things around Satan knows our weaknesses and stuff seems to be mine I am right now struggling with getting a bunch of stuff of out of my house that I've got together. I actually have got to pray about it. It's ridiculous. It seems it's just stuff so I understand what you're saying. This all started when my husband left
don't get attached, you will end up a hoarder
You may want to consider pull outs under the sink. I had them put in all my bathrooms and kitchens and they are so so practical…no more crawling around and having to take everything out to get at back.
Where did you buy them?
I did this before moving as well & it was life-changing!
I'm not planning on moving ever again but I've been on a declutter spree. Our bathroom really needs it. Stuff we've not touched in YEARS! Good luck!
Is that pickles ? 😂
lol no, just limes soaked in vinegar as a cleaning solution
I thought pickels too 😅
@@laurimitchell2548 right no shadeee
Oh wow I was a little freaked out
Thought it was something else 😬
Glad it’s limes 🍋🟩 👍🏼 lol
Was looking for this comment! 😅 Totally thought I was trippin' for a sec 😂
Lol, this is my idea of a good time. Doing the same now but only because I can't stand not being able to find things and making unnecessary repurchases. It brings a certain level of calm over each space and that's worth it's weight in gold.
I'm in your shoes and have been doing the same thing. It's crazy how much stuff we accumulate... Wishing you a successful move and many blessings.
Great job!!!! I felt overwhelmed just seeing all of those items. I love the containers. Can't wait to see more of your decluttering efforts!
This is why I do a deep declutter twice a year. I couldn't imagine having my cabinets look like that. But, I'd personally love going into someone's home seeing this and organizing/cleaning it all. I should have made it a career.
you can come and help me declutter and organize my house :D
Hi! So, you're welcome to come over ANYTIME and have at it! 😂 The door is open!
I think what makes it difficult to do major declutterinb/organization vs being a residential cleaner is that I need the owner's permission and cooperation on what to keep vs get rid of. Even worse if the clutter is to the level of a hoarder. So much easier to clean/tidy without people in the way.
I’m starting out by helping friends and building testimonials and referral networks, you can do it! People desperately need the help
If you have to do a deep declutter twice a year, you really should start with taking a hard look at all of the purchases you do. I get that decluttering feels nice when done, but the root issue isn't having too much clutter, it's buying too much stuff.
I'm doing this right now too! It is so overwhelming as I'm a.) doing it alone, and b.) holding onto too much stuff for sentimental reasons. I have a very full 3 bdrm, 2 living room home that I need to downsize into a 1 bdrm apartment. At times, I just want to walk away from it all. I've lived here for 10 years, and when I moved in, the past elderly tenant left a bunch of stuff behind, too. My grandparents raised me, and since they were born pre WWI, and they stockpiled _everything,_ so no wonder I struggle with throwing things out! 😂🤦♀️
This is where I find it useful to ask, "If it did turn out I needed this after I've given it away, could I replace it?" If yes, it can go without worry; trust the universe that what you need will be there when you need it. 😊
@kyote1089
I feel for you bc I have a similar problem and even though I've read books, watched videos and tv shows, etc., most of thise tips didn't work for me. What worked was to make it look the way I wanted it to look and discarding or donating what doesnt fit. It's slightly more complicated but that's the gist of it. Have you already found that place you were talking about?
Wow this is super impressive!!! Good job 👏👍. Very motivating. Thank you.
For those staring. I recommend you go with a drawer. Just a drawer. Take out garbage, no’s and donate. Then repeat elsewhere. After do the bin organization and have round 2 declutter.
Ngl.....kinda shocked how much stuff there was 😂 but you're doing a great job!. How satisfying
I agree!!! How many products do you buy before finishing one?!?! Lol!! I thought the same thing😊
So smart to start early. I have been in my house 17 years. I have started decluttering in hopes of moving in 2 years when my daughter goes to college 😊
I like those under the sink bins that you're using. I'd love to know where you found them. Good job decluttering before your move - you will be so grateful that you did this!
I've bought my home 26 yrs ago & I'm just now remodeling it due to low finances over the yrs. I'm now retired & I'm amazed at how much I've accumulated. I decluttered for 1 month. Packed up & put everything in storage except the necessities. After the remodel I will declutter again as I move back in. Isn't it amazing how much you save. Great video...😊
I'm 73. It looks like you have more stuff than I've used over the course of my entire life 😂😅
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That’s what I was thinking… I’m 35 and watching her organize things took me back to organizing my grandma’s place and my parents as well… They have some nick knacks on display of course but not many products or clothes and definitely not as much stuff as most people my age. We see people complain about the elderly leaving homes full of stuff but despite us claiming to all be minimalists… Younger generations buy so much junk that we never use and instead of our kids being able to sell any of it when we pass like past generations… It’s all going to be expired and need to be hauled to a dump!
Good time to Declutter. Good job getting ahead of it. Also thank you for showing the realistic Ness of the mess. Most people just show the after and it can be disheartening
So satisfying! Future you will be so grateful
SO smart to do this ahead of time!
Also, I LOVE a good decluttering playlist so off I go down the rabbit hole! 😅 *Subscribed*
Ive been doing regular reviews on my stuff every two months and its been a saver. I choose a room, go through my stuff, clean and declutter if necessary. Kitchen items, medicine cabinets, baby clothes, books, whatever I think doesnt make sense anymore I either donate (preferebly) or throw it away and it always feels satisfying 😊 and it also keeps me more aware about what I actually want or need to buy
Wowow you did an amazing job. I felt your stress and your relief ❤❤❤
All that stuff. All the $$ spent. Amazing.
All that money wasted! Just buying stuff for no reason!
I was overwhelmed looking, before she commented that she was feeling overwhelmed. Nice job. You persevered and were victorious
That is so smart. I did this before I listed my home for sale. This way our place looked clutter free. We literally only had the basic every day items out so by the time we had to move, it also made me decide if I wanted those items that were already boxed to come with us or get rid of them. But since the majority of items were also already boxed, moving day was a breeze.
Starting the year right! Same here. It feels so good to have a clean and clutter free house… I imagine lmao. Keeping clutter away with 2 kids under 10 is very hard but we’re making progress over here.
Good! Keep decluttering bit by bit every day until moving date :) You’ll see slowly over time what you always use, vs. what you prefer to keep but don’t use. Moving is perfect opportunity!
Omg YES. Prolly 80% of my belongings are in neat containers, totes, bins, etc... It has made moving SO much easier. My bf & I have made 3 moves together, and each one got easier & easier, and my stuff was more & more organized year-round! All our friends that help us move are always floored by how quick & easy we make the process 😂❤
I can't wait to do this! I'm slowly working on it when I have the time and energy (just gave birth and have 2 kids under 2) but by fall we will be in our new house (God willing!) And decluttering for a new home is going to feel AMAZING
This is such a good idea!! Moving is so stressful, what a great way to pre-plan so it's not so overwhelming!
Great idea
Not moving but going to imagine I am.😊
Yes! Whatever motivates you 😅
I was literally just thinking the same exact thing!
Pro-tip. De-clutter every few months or every year, then you don’t have a giant stack of crud to sort through on move out day.
I TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU!!!!! I do this too!!! Sooooo necessary to NOT accumulate so much crap after a few years that we don't use anymore!!!! 🎉🎉🎉😊😊😊
Every once in a while (every few months) I grab my toiletries containers and go through them as all to declutter!
Every grocery shopping I 'face' all of my new groceries that I bought. Bringing the old forward and putting the new ones in the back.
I even have a note to myself to choose a small decluttering area each week or every other week to go through super fast to declutter!
I also have a permanent donation box in my car trunk, so ANYTIME I try on a piece of clothing that I no longer like, or come across anything else in my house that I no longer use, I put next to my purse/keys and the next time I leave the house, I put it in the donation box in my trunk. Then every once in a while, when it's convenient, I stop by the goodwill and empty it!!
🎉🎉🎉😊😊😊
This method keeps my house from refilling!!!
@@sonyad7723 love itt!!!! Wait I DO THE EXACT SAME THINGS WOW! And if I buy a new dress or jeans or whatever I make sure I get rid of the old clothing so im not cluttering my wardrobe! Wow so nice to hear other people do this! Everyone in my life thinks im insane person for doing this consistently 😂
@@Chloeyboey217 it's necessary imo to keep it as a way of life/cleaning routine, otherwise we DO accumulate Wayyyyy too much crap that we no longer need and our house ends up looking like her beginning! Then we need to do alllll of this work that she has to do now to get unburied!!!! :(
But I'm sooooo proud for her to be doing it now before she moves!!!! That way her move will be sooooo much easier!!!
@@sonyad7723love this idea! I keep a container to bring to a relative who then gives it to relatives or neighbors, so it’s a win win, but I like your idea of taking items out each time so it becomes part of your routine!
I always seem to get into nesting mode every Spring and Fall. Decluttering and organizing is one of my favourite things to do!
Yup i done this everytime i move. This week i declutter almost everything already.😊it much more easier n organize.
this is from just two years? wow. my mom says i have a lot of stuff but this is unimaginable for me. maybe it’s cause i’m young and haven’t been able to settle down for 2 years since my early teens. you are blessed ma’am. no judgment here, it happens easy!!!
If you move from place to place and just pack everything up without decluttering first - all that stuff just moves around with you. I'm 58 years old and around 4 years ago I finally went through the bins and boxes full of my children's old preschool artwork and school papers. I selected out some of their best work to keep and tossed the rest. I still have several bags of greeting cards to sort through - again I'll select out a few special ones to keep for a scrapbook but the rest are getting pitched into the trash. It is insane how much just goes straight to the landfill.
Same. I loved a lot as a kid and in dorms in my college years. I’m a minimalist by default basically now😂 Sometimes I do find myself holding onto something I should’ve let go, but rarely since I use everything to the best of my ability. It feels so much better if you just find something you’ll like forever instead for a season and TOSS THE REST! It’s so stressful trying to use everything you don’t need just bc you have it.
I'm purging right now to prepare for a move--and it is OVERWHELMING! I've been here over 20 years and am now an empty nester in a large home, far away from grandbabies. Time to fly! 🥰
I also have that pill organiser! As someone who takes a lot of medication due to health issues it been a life saver to keep me reminded or what I’ve taken and what I need to take🥰
Well done! This looks great! You might like Dana K White's stuff about decluttering, she has some really good tips on how to deal with all the stuff without getting overwhelmed, I've been finding it really helpful. But you're doing great!
I had 2 weeks to declutter and pack, then used an entire month to barely get everything out of my apartment. You're so smart doing this. And I was in my place for 6 years. 😮
This is a great idea! You're absolutely going to make moving so much easier! Moving is already so stressful, so eliminating any additional stress is so beneficial!
Side note: I hope that you decide to donate the items you decided to purge/ not to keep! Even some partially used items can be sanitized & donated! Being able to help someone in need would be the perfect ending to an amazing declutter project❣️😍
I always decluter the whole house early, during my big summer cleaning spree. It's amazing how much stuff we accumulate or no longer need
Moving is always the best motivation for decluttering aka minimizing your actual physical move! Plus things you can donate are so appreciated for people who need. Win Win
Such a good idea! We're gonna be moving soon and I'm dreading having to go through everything. I've lived in my home for 39 years and it's just a complete and utter mess! I look forward to the day we're all moved in to our new place and getting rid of all the things we don't need and will never need or use again. Both my parents we a tad bit of hoarders, which is why I dread having to go through everything.
I'm not moving. I did move here 2 years ago and I just dumped everything in a box. I've got to radically declutter my bathroom 😊
I did the same thing when we bought our house in 2014. Honestly I had like 4-5 LARGE boxes stacked in the corner of my room for the first three years or so…. I should’ve just got rid of the boxes back the. As I obviously didn’t NEED anything in them. The only problem with that is what if I donated baby photos or photos of my grandparents no longer with us. Or just sentimental items I go to look for later and can’t find them because I never checked the boxes. Ofciarse checking the boxes makes me want to keep everything in them. I swear I can’t win 🤷🏼♀️🤷🏼♀️🤷🏼♀️
Same when we bought our house.
We focused on getting the house ready and not on decluttering and boy do I regret it now!
Because it wasn’t a priority and hasn’t been one either so stuff just gets pushed around.
I’ve been gathering up items for donate and putting them in my car (as long as heat won’t damage them) to start the process. Anything like beauty products that aren’t being touched are getting tossed.
@@torakfett3351same! I read a few books, one called the “joy of less” helped a lot, ironically I found it while helping a family member declutter, I never thought could be super organized as an ADHD gal, but once one pares down the non-essential and rarely used items, the rest is a breeze! Now I can hardly believe I had so many eyeshadows, brushes, etc…
One nice thing about getting a bit older is that one can go for quality over quantity (I prefer a more simple routine with shades/products I know work best for me) and it makes getting ready every day so much easier.
Not to mention finding things that I’m looking for! It’s amazing and SO worth it, best of luck!
omg i can't imagine just tossing it in a box. i have moved about 25-30 times over the years, i can pack an apartment in like 4 hrs tops. my boxes are labeled and taped. when the moving truck pulled up it took like 15 minutes to pack, about same to un pack, they took things to the room marked on box. i unpacked by myself. it took less than a day or so to set things up. i knew what was in box, where it went. i often wish i'd have written a book on how to easily move.
Decluttering while packing (or when getting ready to move) is one of my favorite parts of the moving process. I love getting to see how much unnecessary stuff I’m able to get rid of
Woah! We never keep things this long. Whatever comes in gets used or donated or thrown. Love to see it. Declutter bug!
Watching these make me feel better
I need to do this. It's hard to see everything and get started so just one thing at a time. Love the containers with lids. I need a label maker!
Great job … this is so inspiring!!
Great idea! It also helps in minimalizing too.
I just moved in to my new house like, for the first time in my life (left my mom's) and I found these transparent bins at walmart and ross and they're perfect! Keeps everything organized and looks pretty and now I don't have to open cabinets or clutter because its see through. I still have lots to unpack but I liked this style becquse eventually I will renew some cabinets and it will make moving things around really easy
Good job, yes, we tend to accumulate 😊
Literally going through this right now but I only have a week to move out! It was such a sudden decision but a necessary one! Your videos are so helpful and inspiring! I’m tackling a room a day until the actual moving date!
I love those containers you used under the sink. Nice work!
This is sooo nice! I work for a moving company and it is so much easier for us to pack your things when we aren’t packing your clutter!!
OMG, I feel better. Ice been in my current apartment for 7 years and I maybe have two small boxes and I thought it was bad. Now I see, it's not that bad ...
I binge watched a few videos off this one alone and I must say THANK YOU for inspiring! You've made a believer out of me...new subbie here for sure!!
This video actually made me feel better about the amount of clutter in my bathroom. I thought it was bad, apparently it's not bad at all.
I tackled my room last weekend. I made great progress! You got this!
I hope the move went well. I am ready to tackle stuff!
I move across the country in less than a year and this motivated me to start doing this early and to not buy stuff I don’t truly need, so thank you 😅 best of luck on your move.
It’s amazing how much stuff we can accumulate in a bathroom! Great job and good luck with the move. ❤
I’m not moving till next year but I need to do this ASAP…great idea 💡👍🏾👏🏾😃
I always do this during the month before moving, makes it so much easier!
This is great 👍🏾 we had to do the same thing when moving after 4 years and I feel like it was DISGUSTING how much stuff we threw away and how much we still ended up packing and moving and then throwing away.
lol so I did that a little before we moved and now I’m doing it again as unpack. It’s insane all the little things there were!
Oh man I thought I had too much in my bathroom. Nope you had me beat. I just did this without the moving part.
Where did you get your white containers?
I've seen something like those at Target.
@@ivana4942 Thank you!
Good thinking! It looks good after that hard work
Ooooh!!! I just stumbled on this video. Probably because my phone has heard me talking about our move across country later this year. I’m so ready to get busy 😅
Never pull out everything when you have a lot of clutter
I recommend breaking that into 3 to 5 parts
That makes it easy to handle and faster
I literally feel proud of you just watching those videos, because personally, I hate starting stuff like this 🙃 When I start, it's going, but the mere thought of how much work it's going to be always demotivates me.
This is a great idea! I need to do this. Thanks for the motivation!
I do that in my room every year or twice a year and I never lost something, I know exactly what I have and what I need.
It's that d@mn midpoint where chaos reigns and you start to feel the fight or flight instinct tickling at the back of your brain. Once we've pushed down the desire to run away quickly, it will start to move away from being a chaotic environment, to being one that we can better control. And when it's all done, there's that lovely feeling of satisfaction. I'm neck deep in the chaos at the moment, and the urge to run away is strong.
Ty so Much For ALL Your Great Tips, SO HELPFUL!!!
It’s crazy. I just moved and you do t realize the things you accumulate and hold onto. I never want to move or atleast not anytime soon.
I know I need to do this. But just watching you do it has exhausted me 😂
Maybe next week!
My bathroom cabinets look just like yours did. I quake to think of how long it would take me, with my chemoed and radiated brain, to clear it down to only the things I need and use!
Also, I dont want to think about how much hard-earned money I wasted on all the extra stuff!
IKR!! It helps me to remember that I wasted the money when I bought it, not when I throw it away. I think the sting helps you make better choices going forward. I hope you are well with your illness/treatments/recovery!
Same, 3 years of no energy or health to clean or declutter + over accumulation and I'm in a bad place. Btw, usually these type of vids don't show real clutter. This one does.
If you only have a little energy and no timeline to move - just do it a drawer at a time or a door at a time or even just a shelf. That will be slower, but also help.
@@franhunne8929 Thank you ❤️
@@MC-vd5kp No sweat - I get that having no energy for things that need to be done (and wasting energy on other things which are my choice to do)
1 area at a time is such a good way to do it :)
Wow that’s a ton of bathroom storage cabinets 😮
Also wow you did a great job 🎉
Thanks for this! I’m dreading the day! So much accumulation 😣
I have moved several times over the years. Here’s a couple times…when you start packing…as you clean out a cupboard, put painters tape across the door. This will let you know that cupboard is done. That way you not going back and checking it a zillion times. Another tip…after you pack a box and tape it shut, use a sharpie pen and mark the boxes. For example: kitchen/coffee cups, Kitchen/Dinner plates, Kitchen/silverware. By labeling them this way, upon arriving at your new home, you can have a cup of coffee because you know where the cups are. Plus unpacking becomes much easier. Trust just these two tips will make things go smoothly and you will feel like a pro.
I did the same thing with help from my child. I got rid of an amazing amount of things. I don't miss them or even remember what it all was.
Doing good,be proud ❤🎉😊
Well done! I just came across this video in my feed so I don't know how many people live in your household but that's a lot of stuff! Keep up the good work and keep it maintained through the year. Also make sure you check use by dates as some skin products expire. You've got this!
I wish you showed us the trash bag or donate bag! ❤ It does look great. Good luck in the move!
What amazes me is the number of people who don't declutter before moving. Moved many times as a child, then my husband and I have moved .multiple times. Decluttering, a must!
We got rid of a ton of stuff before we moved the last time. We set out so much for the trash that it was embarrassing - our house never looked like a hoarder house but all of the stuff set out at the curb sure made it seem like one. I would see other people move and it seemed that they just packed everything up w/o bothering to go through any of it and the movers took it all to their new destination.
I'm getting ready to do this as well!! I have so much accumulated clutter! 😳🤯 I don't want to move this stuff into my new place. Thank you for sharing this!!
Forget the negative comments. You did an excellent job. Looks so good. 👍🏼😀 You must be like my mom. She loves to try new products. Some work well, some don’t. You never know till you try them right? You keep doing what you love honey. Life is short and we only live once. If this is what you enjoy doing, than do it. At least your not drinking, doing drugs or smoking. There are worse things in life. Thanks for sharing and keeping it real. Your brave for putting your life out there. Others need to chill.
I do one room a month and just keep going around the house decluttering year round. I've gotten everything pared way down. I couldn't live in clutter like this without going mad.