Anna. I agree with you 100% on everything you said. I also have been trying to downsize for many years because I know the time is coming that I will be moving to a much smaller place. You did a great job organizing and seeing everything you have. How sweet you are to share with your daughter-in-law. I know she will appreciate that. Both of my girls are in their 50s and they don’t need anything.I don’t know if I ever told you the story but when we were dividing up things that were my mothers both of my girls wanted this pin that she always wore. I didn’t get involved and I just let them work it out. It was finally decided that Melissa would take the pin. The next Christmas that rolled around Melissa wrapped up the pin and gave it to Rebecca. The next Christmas Rebecca wrapped up the pin and gave it back to Melissa. They have been trading that pin back-and-forth since 2006. That would make my mother so happy. Don’t know why I felt the need to share that with you but it did bring back sweet memories. Great job today on this video. I just love your videos so much. Love in Christ
Hi Anna really loved today’s video,your dancing was fun. You did such a great job on organizing,and I agree with you on not getting rid of the things you might want for later because I have done that 😢 you are such a inspiration GOD Bless you ❤❤
I also have my kids ornaments either from school or ones that maybe i purchased for them when they were little. I stopped using them on my trees so i decided to put them in a big bowl and put the bowl on my coffee table. I really enjoy looking at them and so do lots of other people when they come over.
Wonderful idea to pass your excess things along to family. Organizating things helps so much with the tubs. you made quick work of the project!! Some very nice pices, the garland alone is a huge help not to have to purchase it and spend money, you can do so much with garland. Nice job Anna, can't wait to see you put up your outside decor! Love the sleigh!
This brought back memories of my downsizing. I had a room in my house dedicated to Christmas. When we downsized to a smaller home, I called my kids and gave them a lot of decorations. You know when it is time to share the love. I am still downsizing and becoming more minimal in my choices. I love it .❤
Anna, you are a mind reader! I have wanted to do this task for months! Thank you so much for this video and motivation. I have so much Christmas to do, and it needs help. I plan to jump in and get it done. Your daughter-in-law is so lucky.
I sure hope your daughter-in-law makes it over! Lucky girl to be able to have so many beautiful things to choose from for her home and family! The garage sale will be tiring, but then you can relax with a clear mind, and a lot more free storage room! 😊🥳 ~~M~~
Hello Anna. I think you have an excellent plan and mindset approach for your holiday decor! This will mitigate feeling overwhelmed and allows you to enjoy the season. Also, makes the put away easier and less daunting. Best of luck to you. Thanks for your sharing with us! You are now ready for season shopping!
You have motivated me to go through all my Christmas decor. I lost my husband of 48 years in April of 2021 and my youngest daughter, 43, 4 months later in August of 2021 so these past 3 years have been pretty rough but I think I am finally ready to start getting rid of decor I know I won't be using any longer. I do get attached to things but I am just going to have to take the bull by the horns and get it done. Thank you for being you!!!!!❤
I love watching your videos, great organization!! I would most definitely purchase from you. You have some great items that go with my new theme. Your daughter-in-law is a lucky gal❤
I declutterred my house, it was hard, but now I love that all that stuff is gone. Cleaning my house is so easy now. Less is better. You don’t learn that lesson until you are much older.
Hi Anna! I am really good at doing this every year and am able to keep things down to what I really need and want. It is hard not to go and buy a wholelot of new things every year though so it's comforting to see TH-camrs encouraging intension and purpose and investment pieces instead of trends and bulk.❤
@@homeandgardenwithanna no it's not, but it's easy to lose sight of what's important. It's nice to hear people like you talk about simplicity, family, helping and slow living. Absolutely love and appreciate your contente!
Oh it feels sooooo good to get some decluttering done. I hope your daughter in law makes it over to claim all that wonderful decorations of yours. tfs Anna
I downsized my Christmas decorations & decor in August and it felt so good. Tip: I used large pieces of the green frogtape (painting tape) to label contents of the containers.
Enjoyed watching your Christmas decor decluttering. It was inspiring, I'm needing to do Christmas decor decluttering this year, plan to do so as I decorate. Enjoy our videos.
Hello Anna! This content was great, perfect match since we all soon will decorate for the holidays! As a child my mum decorated the house the day before Christmas Eve she was very strict with traditions, but of course we also always had real trees today a lot of us have artificial Christmas trees 🌲 please take us along with some store shopping! I would love to see what’s in shops now😊 thank you ❤
Hello Anna Enjoy the video very much. Especially when you did your happy dance that put a smile on my face. What song was you listening to. Keep feeling are Heart with joy ❤👍
I was a Christmas decor addict in my younger years and had a ton of it. When we moved from a two story house to a single story I laid everything out in one of the rooms and let my grown son and daughter take anything that they wanted. I was the type to decorate every room in our home and surface. Now that I am older putting up the decorations take me more time but the taking down is brutal. I now only decorate my dining room, living room, front entry and guest bath. Next year the amount that I have will be even less. I love a good organizational video. 🎄
I hope your daughter-in-law will enjoy some of your decorations. I am in my mid 60's and put up one Christmas Quilt I made, one Christmas tree and a few cross stitch pieces. My kids are grown and live 850 and 1000 miles away so it is just for us. It works. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving. God bless you.
Anna, you did amazing job, I know that is lot of work, you had such beautiful decorations over the years, your daughter in law will enjoy them as much as you did.
Hi Anna...I've been doing the decluttering thing here too ..must say it's been a good thing ...my Christmas style is eclectic and I tend to use the same stuff each year..thanks for the inspiration and motivation..have a great day ❤️🎄🎁
Hey Anna great job! I did the same thing last year, and I made large labels using one sheet of cardstock per bin and placed it inside with the large print facing out.
What a great job you did getting everything organized. I have to get in my attic and do the same thing. You are such an inspiration. I love your videos
You got it all done. Go, Anna, Go. I have to get in the mindset of decluttering, and I can get some stuff moved out and gone. Thats the key to purging, take your time and do it right. Great video. ❤😊
I have done major downsizing for the same reasons...I'm older than you, 77, and I want the house to still feel like Christmas, but looking for the sweet spot of how much less is still enough. I've gotten rid of so much seasonal decor, and it feels good!
Simple touches with good quality pieces is my goal the last two years. I had stuff some good some not great but when I went coastal 15ys ago, I had nothing to work with, no places to shop, so I created a lot w spray paint, creativity. Last year weeded out that stuff started with nicer pieces. I’ve learned myself if I take it down or put things in closet to use again, ya never do, so move it out!!
Last Christmas as I was putting things away, I had my girls call dibs on stuff they wanted. I then culled a bunch of stuff and got all of my Christmas stuff into four bins plus the tree box. I hope when we decorate this year, it will be easier and faster with much less stuff.
Ahh, the urge to purge! Purging feels SO GOOD!!!! Because of my staging business I have WAY MORE furnishings and accessories than I would (if I didn’t need it for jobs). My dream is to one day have a warehouse to keep it separated from my home. As it is, I can only park one car in a 3 car garage and my (former) guest room is wall to wall, floor to ceiling shelving with all the soft goods (pillows, bedding, etc) ~ excess clutter is so draining 😩
I had no choice but to declutter after I knew was gonna sell my home. I was so busy packing and decluttering that of course I didn’t go through my Christmas bins. They just got moved up here with me so this Christmas I’ll go through them and declutter some more. I wish I had a quarter of your energy. You are definitely very motivating.!! ❤❤❤❤
Hi Anna!! What a fortunate Daughter in law you have! I seriously need to do the same, we are in our early 70’s now ( I am just a kid at heart tho!😉) I cracked up when you were upstairs vacuuming, and got done and kicked the electric cord out of the way, with the video sped up it was just hilarious, thanks for the chuckle. Sometimes I am full of nonsense 😆sorry, lol. Take care Anna, love, love your videos…. they make my day!♥️🙏🇺🇸🎅🏻🎄
I try and do what you are doing, yearly. I used to collect Santa’s and snowmen as well as Christmas villages. For many years I had a Christmas tree in every room (literally, even as a single mom. Slowly, I’m getting rid of stuff. This year we will have 2, trees one is the grandchildren’s tree, and one in the Living room.
It would be sweet to put a memory tree in your bedroom or your den filled with the ornaments your kids and grandkids have made you and Ernie, and all the sentimental ornamentals on it 🎄 ❤
I know exactly how you feel! I am an organized person too … and when you see what all you have (Christmas) collected … and you can’t even think straight! I have been doing what you are for 4 years! All goes to the Church Sale! Good Luck! 🎄☃️🎅🏻🧑🏻🎄☃️🎄
Hey Anna, enjoyed seeing you many Xmas stuff..lol I'm putting out more than I did last yr. We got a new tree, so been collecting stuff for that..can't wait to get it out up, normally we put up a day after Thanksgiving, but this year I just feel we need put out earlier, the meaning of Xmas is so important ....gwen
Was thinking about your ornaments from your kids & early years. Have you ever done a small memory tree? Or added them To garland? My main tree is a collection of travels & memories. It's a themed ribbon etc, but the ornaments are all from my lifetime. I'm also thinking about making one of my other trees a tree with our loved ones who have passed on. Like black & white pics, framed. Parents, grandparents & my sister
Hello Anna! There’s some perks to being your daughter in law it seems 😂! Just think how much easier it will be to put Christmas decor away after Christmas. You just eliminated so much stress for yourself! The floral arrangement on the entry table turned out so pretty. Very well done as always! See ya next video 🥰
I understand where you are coming from with wanting to put out less decor each year. I have built 8 homes from 800 square feet to 5000 square feet on 7 1/2 A of land. My foyer alone was over 350 square feet with a Cinderella staircase. I did decorate every year inside and out. Now at 70 years old I only keep 7 medium bins in the attic. When I bought my last home 21 square feet, I made sure I had a walk-in attic. I did not like the clear bins, very large and way too heavy to lift. I went to Target in August, and I bought the solid gray bins medium size with green handles. I had a yard sale this past August. I now will keep my holiday decor to a Minimum. I like a very clean home and well organized. I enjoy riding around in our truck and go through neighborhoods and see all the holiday decorations with my husband. I do decorate my front porch, and it is beautiful but not like in the past.
I understand how you feel! I downsized from a 2800 sf, 3 level house to a 1400 one story 3 br, 2 full bath. I moved long distance with only what fit in my SUV. Left everything behind. They made a fortune on what I left but I know it went to a good cause. I had mixed feelings regarding leaving 99% of my "life" behind. Buying a house literally half the size of my prior one at first, but can say with 100% certainty, it was the most freeing feeling. "Things" take over your life. Clean, maintain. I am just over 60. The older you get, things get harder to do lol. We don't know how long we have here. Instead of dealing with all I had to before, I spend almost every moment doing all I love to do. Refused to waste a moment on anything that need not be anymore. Cleaning is so simple. Quick! I have 2 1/2 acres so there is plenty to garden which I love! My view, the forest and all the wildlife that live in it. What I have here is priceless. SO quiet. Peaceful! My only regret is that I didn't do it sooner!
@@homeandgardenwithanna ❤ Thank you for your amazing channel! I so look forward to every upload! The past few years, I lost so many friends, family. Some, so very young! Really hit hard. I made a firm decision to do what I did. Wasn't easy but all my losses really brought home how fragile life can be. Young or old, nothing is promised. What is left of my life, I wanted to focus on doing what I love. Gardening. Embroidery. Knitting items to donate to those in need. Toys for children. It was time for me to move on. Pursue my dream which would allow me to do what I love. But, I'd have to make a huge sacrifice of leaving all behind. Start new, minimal which is what I now have! From as far back as I can remember, I always said, I want a small house, in the middle of no where, surrounded by the forest, wildlife. Never thought it would happen, but here I am! Dreams do come true! Sending love and blessings to you and your family! ❤
Oh gosh Anna, I did that mistake, reorganized all the Christmas decorations and extremely downsized. Am I regretting that decision, would like to change up the Christmas tree, but it's all gone. Think I'm going to start shopping Estate Sales, just don't know what to do. 😕
Exactly why I'm being mindful of what I get rid of. I realize I may want to use some next year. At first I was going to get rid of it all, I'm glad I have it a second thought. 🥰
Hey girl I know someone who has a bunch of stuff you can go through and organize?! I hope your dnl comes over, I sure would love to shop the “ Anna Store”!!!
Anna, after a long day today for myself, I just finished watching your video. Now I’m REALLY exhausted 😂! I’m just kidding, of course. I have a whole bunch of stuff I went through a few weeks ago to go to the Goodwill. I will literally need a truck😵💫😏🤦🏻♀️.
Yup when you become empty nesters you no longer host Christmas Eve because too many now with grands, and you are in your 70s you edit hard and decorate less because it's just too much. And I am actually looking forward to it. Merry Christmas, Anna from central Nebraska.
Anna Anna Anna😂 Why do we do this to ourselves? Today I’m going through our master closet. Why oh why was all that stuff in there? I went through my Christmas items last year but I’m sure there will be things I will still get rid of. Thank you for all the motivation!!!!!
@ it sure does feel great! I had extensive back surgery recently so I’m having to declutter slowly, one space at a time. But I’ll get there. Your videos are always so inspiring.
Hi Anna, you got a lot done- I’m right there with you, I also got a lot done, but still have more to do… but I’m determined to get it done, by the weekend. Congratulations, what a fabulous feeling! 🫶🏻🙏🏻 for a simplicity 🥰
@ That’s good, hope you can now take some time for yourself and just enjoy your lovely Christmas tree, my dear. Love, prayers and blessings for a successful launch. Have you thought about doing candle kits? I only joined As you were getting off. Going to watch your live now, you may have already addressed my question;) 🙏🏻🥰
Anna. I agree with you 100% on everything you said. I also have been trying to downsize for many years because I know the time is coming that I will be moving to a much smaller place. You did a great job organizing and seeing everything you have. How sweet you are to share with your daughter-in-law. I know she will appreciate that. Both of my girls are in their 50s and they don’t need anything.I don’t know if I ever told you the story but when we were dividing up things that were my mothers both of my girls wanted this pin that she always wore. I didn’t get involved and I just let them work it out. It was finally decided that Melissa would take the pin. The next Christmas that rolled around Melissa wrapped up the pin and gave it to Rebecca. The next Christmas Rebecca wrapped up the pin and gave it back to Melissa. They have been trading that pin back-and-forth since 2006. That would make my mother so happy. Don’t know why I felt the need to share that with you but it did bring back sweet memories. Great job today on this video. I just love your videos so much. Love in Christ
That is so sweet, Donna! What a great job you did raising your girls!🥰🥰🥰🥰
Hi Anna really loved today’s video,your dancing was fun. You did such a great job on organizing,and I agree with you on not getting rid of the things you might want for later because I have done that 😢 you are such a inspiration GOD Bless you ❤❤
@loisbolds thank you! It's, I've made that mistake before!
What your girls are doing is wonderful!!!
@@donnacampbell1641 How sweet of them to share the pin. I know your mother is smiling down on those girls with such love.
I also have my kids ornaments either from school or ones that maybe i purchased for them when they were little. I stopped using them on my trees so i decided to put them in a big bowl and put the bowl on my coffee table. I really enjoy looking at them and so do lots of other people when they come over.
Great idea!
Wonderful idea to pass your excess things along to family. Organizating things helps so much with the tubs. you made quick work of the project!! Some very nice pices, the garland alone is a huge help not to have to purchase it and spend money, you can do so much with garland. Nice job Anna, can't wait to see you put up your outside decor! Love the sleigh!
Thank you, Laura!
This brought back memories of my downsizing. I had a room in my house dedicated to Christmas. When we downsized to a smaller home, I called my kids and gave them a lot of decorations. You know when it is time to share the love. I am still downsizing and becoming more minimal in my choices. I love it .❤
It really is freeing!
FANTASTIC! The amount of work you did this day must have given you the best sleep. Nothing like a good declutter.
It sure did! Haha. I agree! Thank you!
Anna, you are a mind reader! I have wanted to do this task for months! Thank you so much for this video and motivation. I have so much Christmas to do, and it needs help. I plan to jump in and get it done. Your daughter-in-law is so lucky.
You are so welcome!
Ahhh 🥲🥲 Daughter In Law getting early Christmas. Another wonderful video. Have a blessed week.
Thank you! You too!
Loveeeee your entry way. The little reindeer are too cute!
Thank you!🥰
Hi Anna, great motivation. You got a lot done I was amazed. You're so sweet to give your daughter some of the decorations. Have a wonderful evening.
Thank you, Corina!🥰
I sure hope your daughter-in-law makes it over! Lucky girl to be able to have so many beautiful things to choose from for her home and family! The garage sale will be tiring, but then you can relax with a clear mind, and a lot more free storage room! 😊🥳 ~~M~~
Exactly!
Anna liked that little dance move you did when you were going thru your xmas decor. Your daughter in law is lucky to get some items from you.
Ha ha! Thank you, Maria. I'm nuts sometimes.
Anna, great job of reorganizing your pretty Christmas decorations! Well done!
Thank your!🥰
Hello Anna. I think you have an excellent plan and mindset approach for your holiday decor! This will mitigate feeling overwhelmed and allows you to enjoy the season. Also, makes the put away easier and less daunting. Best of luck to you. Thanks for your sharing with us!
You are now ready for season shopping!
Yes!! Thank you, Lynda!
You have motivated me to go through all my Christmas decor. I lost my husband of 48 years in April of 2021 and my youngest daughter, 43, 4 months later in August of 2021 so these past 3 years have been pretty rough but I think I am finally ready to start getting rid of decor I know I won't be using any longer. I do get attached to things but I am just going to have to take the bull by the horns and get it done. Thank you for being you!!!!!❤
I'm so glad I could do that for you! Makes my heart happy, Barb!
@homeandgardenwithanna ❤️
I love watching your videos, great organization!! I would most definitely purchase from you. You have some great items that go with my new theme. Your daughter-in-law is a lucky gal❤
Wouldn't it be great to have you all come by and be able to purchase?!
Thanks for sharing your day with us! I downsized a few years ago and have really enjoyed learning that, ‘less is more!’😂
You're welcome! To bad we don't learn this earlier in life, right?
I plan the "thin" out my Christmas decor too. I need to get motivated to get it done before Christmas.
It's a lot of work, mentally. You got this!🥰
I love watching your videos. You are an inspiration. Thank you 😊
Thank you!🥰
I love decluttering 😊 great job Anna!
Me terrier!! Thank you!
GREAT VIDEO!! Just what I needed. You have encouraged me to take this weekend to go through my christmas decorations.
I'm so glad, Tracie!🥰
I declutterred my house, it was hard, but now I love that all that stuff is gone. Cleaning my house is so easy now. Less is better. You don’t learn that lesson until you are much older.
Truth!
I agree you need to keep some things that you may want to use next time. I tend to do different things each year with things I already have.
🥰
Hi Anna! I am really good at doing this every year and am able to keep things down to what I really need and want. It is hard not to go and buy a wholelot of new things every year though so it's comforting to see TH-camrs encouraging intension and purpose and investment pieces instead of trends and bulk.❤
Very that feels good! Yes, I would hate to push things on people. It's not the reason for the season.❤️
@@homeandgardenwithanna no it's not, but it's easy to lose sight of what's important. It's nice to hear people like you talk about simplicity, family, helping and slow living. Absolutely love and appreciate your contente!
@elizabethdias3108 thank you so much, Elizabeth! I agree!
You are AMAZING! I’m encouraged by each video! Please keep them coming 🎉!!! ❤
I'm so glad! Thank you, Bebe!
Oh it feels sooooo good to get some decluttering done. I hope your daughter in law makes it over to claim all that wonderful decorations of yours. tfs Anna
Thank you, Lina! She will!🥰
Love it all ,Your daughter-in-law has hit the lottery 😮😮😮❤❤❤
Thank you! She still hasn't came over!😡
I downsized my Christmas decorations & decor in August and it felt so good.
Tip: I used large pieces of the green frogtape (painting tape) to label contents of the containers.
Decluttering always feels so good.
I definitely need to do this “”thank you so much I even made a box for each of my children once they turned 30❤
When we moved to TN I have all my boys precious ornaments for their tree. I kept the handmade.
Enjoyed watching your Christmas decor decluttering. It was inspiring, I'm needing to do Christmas decor decluttering this year, plan to do so as I decorate. Enjoy our videos.
That's a great idea, Judy!🥰
Hello Anna! This content was great, perfect match since we all soon will decorate for the holidays! As a child my mum decorated the house the day before Christmas Eve she was very strict with traditions, but of course we also always had real trees today a lot of us have artificial Christmas trees 🌲 please take us along with some store shopping! I would love to see what’s in shops now😊 thank you ❤
Great idea!! Thank you!
Great job!! I did that a few years ago and don’t regret it!❣️
It feels good!
Hello Anna Enjoy the video very much. Especially when you did your happy dance that put a smile on my face. What song was you listening to. Keep feeling are Heart with joy ❤👍
I don't remember the song. But, yacht rock was on. 🥰
I was a Christmas decor addict in my younger years and had a ton of it. When we moved from a two story house to a single story I laid everything out in one of the rooms and let my grown son and daughter take anything that they wanted. I was the type to decorate every room in our home and surface. Now that I am older putting up the decorations take me more time but the taking down is brutal. I now only decorate my dining room, living room, front entry and guest bath. Next year the amount that I have will be even less. I love a good organizational video. 🎄
I'm hoping to purge so much that it's easy up and easy down!
I hope your daughter-in-law will enjoy some of your decorations. I am in my mid 60's and put up one Christmas Quilt I made, one Christmas tree and a few cross stitch pieces. My kids are grown and live 850 and 1000 miles away so it is just for us. It works. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving. God bless you.
I love that. It's reminiscent of the good ole days!
Lots of work! I just got done downsizing after 30+ years. It took me weeks but it’s a good feeling when done.
Looking forward to it!
Anna, you did amazing job, I know that is lot of work, you had such beautiful decorations over the years, your daughter in law will enjoy them as much as you did.
I hope she does! Thank you, Sharon!
Hi Anna...I've been doing the decluttering thing here too ..must say it's been a good thing ...my Christmas style is eclectic and I tend to use the same stuff each year..thanks for the inspiration and motivation..have a great day ❤️🎄🎁
I bet it's beautiful! Decluttering feels so good!
Hey Anna great job! I did the same thing last year, and I made large labels using one sheet of cardstock per bin and placed it inside with the large print facing out.
Nice!
I am taking your advice…going to go thru my holiday stuff and get rid of a lot of it. Great video!
I'm glad I could motivate you, Susan!
Job well done! I like the lenght that your hair is..looking pretty ❤
Thank you, terrie!
What a great job you did getting everything organized. I have to get in my attic and do the same thing. You are such an inspiration. I love your videos
Thank you, Lynette! It's not easy to get motivated to clean things we can't see for sure. I'm glad I could inspire you to at least think about it. 🥰
You got it all done. Go, Anna, Go. I have to get in the mindset of decluttering, and I can get some stuff moved out and gone. Thats the key to purging, take your time and do it right. Great video. ❤😊
Thank you, Mary. Yes, and it feels so good after!
I have done major downsizing for the same reasons...I'm older than you, 77, and I want the house to still feel like Christmas, but looking for the sweet spot of how much less is still enough. I've gotten rid of so much seasonal decor, and it feels good!
Thank you for sharing that! Gives me hope!❤️
Simple touches with good quality pieces is my goal the last two years. I had stuff some good some not great but when I went coastal 15ys ago, I had nothing to work with, no places to shop, so I created a lot w spray paint, creativity. Last year weeded out that stuff started with nicer pieces. I’ve learned myself if I take it down or put things in closet to use again, ya never do, so move it out!!
Exactly! I'm learning!🥰
Last Christmas as I was putting things away, I had my girls call dibs on stuff they wanted. I then culled a bunch of stuff and got all of my Christmas stuff into four bins plus the tree box. I hope when we decorate this year, it will be easier and faster with much less stuff.
You will be so pleased!
Doing the same over here Anna, purge purge purge! 🦌
Yes, Lori!🥰
Ahh, the urge to purge! Purging feels SO GOOD!!!! Because of my staging business I have WAY MORE furnishings and accessories than I would (if I didn’t need it for jobs). My dream is to one day have a warehouse to keep it separated from my home. As it is, I can only park one car in a 3 car garage and my (former) guest room is wall to wall, floor to ceiling shelving with all the soft goods (pillows, bedding, etc) ~ excess clutter is so draining 😩
It is! You don't realize how much it is until you purge!
I need to organize all of my stuff...
It's no fun lol
I had no choice but to declutter after I knew was gonna sell my home. I was so busy packing and decluttering that of course I didn’t go through my Christmas bins. They just got moved up here with me so this Christmas I’ll go through them and declutter some more. I wish I had a quarter of your energy. You are definitely very motivating.!! ❤❤❤❤
Thank you, Pam!
Thanks for the ideas 🇦🇺
You're welcome!
Love the motivation. Thanks ❤
I'm so glad! You are welcome!
Hi Anna!!
What a fortunate Daughter in law you have!
I seriously need to do the same, we are in our early 70’s now ( I am just a kid at heart tho!😉)
I cracked up when you were upstairs vacuuming, and got done and kicked the electric cord out of the way, with the video sped up it was just hilarious, thanks for the chuckle. Sometimes I am full of nonsense 😆sorry, lol.
Take care Anna, love, love your videos…. they make my day!♥️🙏🇺🇸🎅🏻🎄
Ha ha! Thank you Tammy! Don't ever grow up!🥰
@ ♥️I won’t!!😉
I found your channel a few months ago. Love your content!
Welcome aboard! Im so happy you are enjoing!
Good for you I got ride of alot of Christmas decorations to my granddaughter who was just starting out
Awe, I bet she loved that!
@@homeandgardenwithanna she did
Oh Anna... love the dance🎉😅 Trish from Ohio
Ha ha thanks Trish!
I try and do what you are doing, yearly.
I used to collect Santa’s and snowmen as well as Christmas villages. For many years I had a Christmas tree in every room (literally, even as a single mom. Slowly, I’m getting rid of stuff.
This year we will have 2, trees one is the grandchildren’s tree, and one in the
Living room.
Love it!
Very pretty!!! You did a great job! & yes, very inspiring. I'm with you on this. I have been doing 6 trees!!! I don't think I have it in me ....
Wowie!! 6 is a lot! But, whatcha brings you a smile you should so!
We will see! I want simple, natural, calm, traditional this year.
@emd5095 yes! Love the word " Simple"
It would be sweet to put a memory tree in your bedroom or your den filled with the ornaments your kids and grandkids have made you and Ernie, and all the sentimental ornamentals on it 🎄 ❤
I used to do that in California. I have all my boys most and I kept the handmade
I love declutterring, I think I’m getting the itch to do some more after watching you.😊
This one was overwhelming!
Anna I am feeling the same way thankyou for sharing 😊❤
I'm glad, Wanda! 🥰
Good job, Anna !
Thank you!
I know exactly how you feel! I am an organized person too … and when you see what all you have (Christmas) collected … and you can’t even think straight! I have been doing what you are for 4 years! All goes to the Church Sale!
Good Luck! 🎄☃️🎅🏻🧑🏻🎄☃️🎄
Wow! You must have had a ton for it to take 4 years! Haha
Great job Anna, I need to do this 😊
Thank you, Kim! It feels good to be done!
Such a motivating video!
Thank you!
Hey Anna, enjoyed seeing you many Xmas stuff..lol I'm putting out more than I did last yr. We got a new tree, so been collecting stuff for that..can't wait to get it out up, normally we put up a day after Thanksgiving, but this year I just feel we need put out earlier, the meaning of Xmas is so important ....gwen
Go for it! Happiness is important!🥰🎄
Hi! Love your videos.
Thank you, Teresa! 🥰
This helped me alot. Thanks anna. You are being very brave! 😅❤
I'm glad, Kathy! Thank you! Easy peasy!🙃
I'm going to try to decorate my tree with ribbon, blue and silver
Nice! It'll be beautiful!
Was thinking about your ornaments from your kids & early years. Have you ever done a small memory tree? Or added them
To garland? My main tree is a collection of travels & memories. It's a themed ribbon etc, but the ornaments are all from my lifetime.
I'm also thinking about making one of my other trees a tree with our loved ones who have passed on. Like black & white pics, framed. Parents, grandparents & my sister
I had always had a tree with them in California. Haven't the last few years. Lived watching the birds come for Christmas and go through everything. ❤️
Oooh! Anna I haven’t gotten up in the attic yet to get everything down but I do need to clean it out to.😂
Ugh. It's no fun, Pam! Lol
Hello Anna! There’s some perks to being your daughter in law it seems 😂! Just think how much easier it will be to put Christmas decor away after Christmas. You just eliminated so much stress for yourself! The floral arrangement on the entry table turned out so pretty. Very well done as always! See ya next video 🥰
That's the goal! Thank you, Brandi!🥰
That’s what I’m doing next week.
You will be so happy after!
❤
I understand where you are coming from with wanting to put out less decor each year. I have built 8 homes from 800 square feet to 5000 square feet on 7 1/2 A of land. My foyer alone was over 350 square feet with a Cinderella staircase. I did decorate every year inside and out. Now at 70 years old I only keep 7 medium bins in the attic. When I bought my last home 21 square feet, I made sure I had a walk-in attic. I did not like the clear bins, very large and way too heavy to lift. I went to Target in August, and I bought the solid gray bins medium size with green handles. I had a yard sale this past August. I now will keep my holiday decor to a Minimum. I like a very clean home and well organized. I enjoy riding around in our truck and go through neighborhoods and see all the holiday decorations with my husband. I do decorate my front porch, and it is beautiful but not like in the past.
Love this!!
Great job Anna!!
Thank you, Kathie!
Hi Anna, I will be down for the yard sale.
Haha! Yes!
A lot of work. Not looking forward to donig the same. Love your channel ❤
Thank you! It's satisfying but hard lol
Love all ur vlogs 🎉🎉❤❤
Thank you!
Anna, where did you get the two tufted chairs in your loft?
Homegoods! They are Tommy hillfigure!
❤❤❤
I wish I could shop with you 😊
Oh me too!!
مسيرة موفقة🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻👍🏼👍🏼🌹🌹🌹💚💚💚
I understand how you feel! I downsized from a 2800 sf, 3 level house to a 1400 one story 3 br, 2 full bath. I moved long distance with only what fit in my SUV. Left everything behind. They made a fortune on what I left but I know it went to a good cause. I had mixed feelings regarding leaving 99% of my "life" behind. Buying a house literally half the size of my prior one at first, but can say with 100% certainty, it was the most freeing feeling. "Things" take over your life. Clean, maintain. I am just over 60. The older you get, things get harder to do lol. We don't know how long we have here. Instead of dealing with all I had to before, I spend almost every moment doing all I love to do. Refused to waste a moment on anything that need not be anymore. Cleaning is so simple. Quick! I have 2 1/2 acres so there is plenty to garden which I love! My view, the forest and all the wildlife that live in it. What I have here is priceless. SO quiet. Peaceful! My only regret is that I didn't do it sooner!
I LOVE THIS SO MUCH!!! SO MUCH!!! ❤️
@@homeandgardenwithanna ❤ Thank you for your amazing channel! I so look forward to every upload! The past few years, I lost so many friends, family. Some, so very young! Really hit hard. I made a firm decision to do what I did. Wasn't easy but all my losses really brought home how fragile life can be. Young or old, nothing is promised. What is left of my life, I wanted to focus on doing what I love. Gardening. Embroidery. Knitting items to donate to those in need. Toys for children. It was time for me to move on. Pursue my dream which would allow me to do what I love. But, I'd have to make a huge sacrifice of leaving all behind. Start new, minimal which is what I now have! From as far back as I can remember, I always said, I want a small house, in the middle of no where, surrounded by the forest, wildlife. Never thought it would happen, but here I am! Dreams do come true! Sending love and blessings to you and your family! ❤
Oh gosh Anna, I did that mistake, reorganized all the Christmas decorations and extremely downsized. Am I regretting that decision, would like to change up the Christmas tree, but it's all gone. Think I'm going to start shopping Estate Sales, just don't know what to do. 😕
Exactly why I'm being mindful of what I get rid of. I realize I may want to use some next year. At first I was going to get rid of it all, I'm glad I have it a second thought. 🥰
Hey girl I know someone who has a bunch of stuff you can go through and organize?! I hope your dnl comes over, I sure would love to shop the “ Anna Store”!!!
Hahaha! I'll be right over!
Good job You're hired LoL. Thanks Anna Jennifer 😊🎉
Haha! Thank you!
I'm subscribed
Thank you, Nancy!
Oh me Anna so over whelming good luck!
Thank you, Vickie!
Anna, after a long day today for myself, I just finished watching your video. Now I’m REALLY exhausted 😂! I’m just kidding, of course. I have a whole bunch of stuff I went through a few weeks ago to go to the Goodwill. I will literally need a truck😵💫😏🤦🏻♀️.
Haha! Love it. Feels good though!
Hi Anna , are you planning moving out of Tennessee?
Heck no! Lol we love it here!
@ 🤣🤣ok 👍🏻
30 seconds in & im getting anxious for you lol 😵💫
Haha!
Wow you had a lot.
I was exhausted lol
Yup when you become empty nesters you no longer host Christmas Eve because too many now with grands, and you are in your 70s you edit hard and decorate less because it's just too much. And I am actually looking forward to it. Merry Christmas, Anna from central Nebraska.
Thank you for sharing that!❤️ Merry Christmas
Anna Anna Anna😂
Why do we do this to ourselves? Today I’m going through our master closet. Why oh why was all that stuff in there? I went through my Christmas items last year but I’m sure there will be things I will still get rid of.
Thank you for all the motivation!!!!!
I don't know! Gah! LOL! It feels good to declutter!🥰
@ it sure does feel great! I had extensive back surgery recently so I’m having to declutter slowly, one space at a time. But I’ll get there.
Your videos are always so inspiring.
🇺🇸❤️👍🏻🎉
Are you going to at least put up a tree?
I did. The video is up. 🥰
Hi Anna, you got a lot done- I’m right there with you, I also got a lot done, but still have more to do… but I’m determined to get it done, by the weekend.
Congratulations, what a fabulous feeling! 🫶🏻🙏🏻 for a simplicity 🥰
It does feel so good!🥰
@
That’s good, hope you can now take some time for yourself and just enjoy your lovely Christmas tree, my dear.
Love, prayers and blessings for a successful launch. Have you thought about doing candle kits? I only joined
As you were getting off. Going to watch your live now, you may have already addressed my question;) 🙏🏻🥰
❤
❤❤
❤❤❤