This is a perfect opportunity to combine all his “summer” and “winter” wardrobes into one closet! There’s so much room and it makes it very easy to declutter clothes as he grows when everything is in one place. Congrats on another huge pile! 🎉
Y’all need a game center where all the board games live, since they are for playing as a family. If they live in your boys closets they will mainly be forgotten and taking up space. Can you transform on of your pieces in the living room into a game shelf? Or in the basement
This is true. When I moved the board games to my son's closet from the hall closet we don't play the games as much. I moved them to his room to put my college studies in that space. I now have room in my closet so may move the games back to the hall closet.
I keep on thinking of the shelves your husband built by the fireplace. Maybe the bottom ones could be for family games and family albums. The top can be for displays. I think fun memories would grow from that, and maybe even help motivate to get homework, etc done a bit better! It depends upon how you want to use the space. One tip with where to store things is to store things where they are used as much as possible.
In my opinion, I think it's ok to keep them in their rooms for now, only because Ms. Heart and Brandon and Ty all know where they are and it's been established for years. But I also agree that the basement would be the ultimate place to keep them when it's ready, as that will be the family playroom area. I think that because they have so many games, putting them in the living room would feel cluttered.
I agree. Everything should be put in their own place instead of all the functions together in one area. Only clothing items in the closet and her kids can sort them out themselves and declutter their own clothes.
I think might be better to keep the living/dining area clear for eating and chilling, basement would be a perfect place to gather to play games together if they are going to create a play area anyway!?
When you are all done with decluttering you might be able do make a part of the basement into a room with a large table and shelfs for both games and craftsupply : ) Wouldn´t that be great to have.
I'm all for "the closet is just for clothes". You could hang the pants on the top rod... and the sommer clothes too (or put them on the top shelves?)! The toys don't belong there, specially considering Brandon is growing up, soon won't want to have so many toys and has furniture to keep them elsewhere in his room. The closet next to the main door (where you found $$) could be a good place for the family games if you all play together in the living room
I agree, pull bottoms next to shirts and get rid of the low bar. . Put all the family games together,also from the other closet! Maybe use the shelves in the laundry room for family games so everyone could reach it? If both boys get family games out of their rooms then the shelves could be only for their things!
Cass from Clutterbug has an armoire in her basement that stores their TONS of board games. It's in her video, "My Organized Home Tour," if you're interested. Maybe you could use the China cabinet that's sitting in your garage? Great job today, Brandon and Mrs. Heart! ❤
For pants, we hang ours on regular hangers "dress pant style", folded in half through the hanger. It lets you still hang them, but also keeps them shorter and off the floor. Great job on that closet! Can't wait to see the final organization!! :)
I have ocd and have always felt overwhelmed by not getting everything done at once I now use your method and I no longer feel like a failure. Thank you for being you!
I'm not sure how tall he is compared to the closet but I would consider keeping a step stool inside. Maybe a folding one so they don't accidentally turn into shelves. Also, try to keep very light items on the shelves so no one gets hurt if they fall. I wouldn't recommend using baskets for the shelves, it might be difficult to pick out specific items. Sets of items that need to be used together, such as coloring books and colored pencils, might work in baskets. Just remember to label them clearly. :)
Put the out of season clothes and memory items up high. Then organize the bottom like you did Tyler's closet. I like the idea of all the games going in one place...maybe living room organizers?
Yes, pants on the upper pole, and several cube units below for games, shoes, bags, etc.! Also, I agree with the person above who said to fold the pants over the hanger's rod, so they don't hang down so far.
Those top shelves he can't reach should definitely be seasonal or long-term storage. Maybe see if there's anything else in your house taking up valuable accessible storage that doesn't need to be in reach all the time? And then swap them so he can have his board games for instance in a place he doesn't have to climb to reach.
I'm doing a HUGE whole house declutter before we have to move to a new home and I've been watching your videos every day for two weeks straight! :D You are so inspiring and help me stay motivated. Thank you so much! :)
Given the amount of unopened toys and uneaten candy you find every time you declutter your sons’ stuff, it feels like they receive an overwhelming amount of stuff. Not only are they not using everything, they don’t even remember things that are missing. I know you give them so many gifts because you want to make them happy, but it’s possible it’s making them overwhelmed, stressed, and more dissatisfied by giving them so much. Even if they receive something they enjoy their so overwhelmed by the volume of stuff they shut down emotionally and can’t appreciate any of it or even identify what they like out of the whole mass of stuff. Then it happens again every time they go to play because they have so much “noise” to filter through to find the things they really enjoy.
We had few toys, but they were versatile. Mostly just legos, some board games and puzzles. That's all I remember playing with. I believe those types of toys were excellent for my growing brain, and I never felt deprived.
There are bags that you can buy for pretty cheap that you can put games in. It eliminates all of the bulky boxes then they can all go into a bin. It seems like they have a lot of craft kits. Maybe you should make a night a week where they work on those crafts and complete them so that they are leaving your house
I love that you have healed so much in your hoarding disorder that you are able to do this for your kids ❤❤❤ and to give control over to them about what to keep and what to donate. You have come so far and we are all so proud of you!
I would let stack the games on top of each other... I would put them on their end so you can slide them out easier. Also... I saw where someone mentioned hanging a game night and each night pick a different game from the closet and have a family game nights playing the game and then at the end... decide if it was fun and worth keeping. That way all the games get played and they can decide which ones to keep and get rid of but also spend time as a family.
Maybe have all the board games from both of your sons out in the living room. Using the cube shelving unit you have. You can use the container method from Dana K White. What fits in the space is what you keep and what doesn't fit sell or give away. That way you are only keeping the favorite ones.
Hi, is there a small shelving unit in your basement that you can put in your son’s closet? 1) He will be able to easily access his games and toys, since he will not have to reach above his head to get what he wants. I find that overhead storage with children is a waste because it is often out of their reach. 2). The games and toys will be better organized and more easily put away. Also, the stacking and toppling of items will be eliminated.
Gooooo giiiirl!! I would suggest putting all board games around the house in a designated space, maybe also all the kids craft supplies. So you don't forget what you have.. :) I also would hang all clothes on the higher rod and place a cube organizer that are 2x3 (Tylor has also these in his room) on the bottom lying to store stuff.(hopefully you get what I mean!! :D)
Yay very good! I would either hang the pants/shorts on the top or hang them differently so they dont get on the floor because of the dust... Also I would put the boardgames all together. If its one that reslly only Tyler or Bramdon plays with then put them in their closets. But all the ones you paly together maybe put in a shelf in the basement once there is space for that
This is amazing how much you've decluttered! Is there a chance you could keep his summer things in a box at the top of his closet now there looks to be so much more room? Would be a way to clear more space in the garage. Id also maybe add a donate/grown out of pile like in your younger sons closet.
You’re on a roll! I have a few tips: 1. I LOVE how you’re focused on bringing things to your kid’s level. Have him reach up towards the upper shelves. That’s your upper boundary. 2. I LOVE how you used the cubes for games in Ty’s closet. That could work here too. Maybe some games the whole family enjoys playing together can go in the Family Room. 3. Clothes - It’s good to go through kid’s clothes yearly. Growth spurts happen and sometimes growth is slower. I would use the highest shelves for “off-season clothes”, sports clothes (like Ty’s closet) and future wardrobe (one for summer ☀️ and one for winter ❄️). 4. Gift Giving Zone: Maybe on the top shelf there can be a tote for gifts he will give family and friends for their birthday or Christmas. It can be a neat place for them to anticipate giving and to “be prepared”. 5. Clothes: Our sons preferred to hang pants 👖 full length. Nice button up shirts 👔 got hung up. T-shirts, pajamas and clothes by category may do best being folded into drawers. 6. HINT: If you separate clothes by season, but store organizers with the off-season clothes, it may simply switches for the season. When you do the switch, do it with your sons for the next few years. Then they will most likely be fine to make the switch themselves. I also highly recommend sorting by season because in high school I had to “deal with” my son wanting to wear shorts when it was 5 degrees outside! Skip the problem now by creating two separate wardrobes that get rotated . 7. I LOVE how you started by having Brandon choose what to let go. Maybe next week he can get a declutter basket too. You were great when you saw a dream that didn’t happen because it “got lost” to state it, express sorry 😐, but then use the experience as a learning tool for why you want to overcome the hoarding tendencies. You don’t want to miss moments with your kids because “too much” does lead to “overwhelmed” and unintentionally missing opportunities. Having what you really want around you helps to focus on what’s more important. Maybe that’s a good question to ask your sons ... what do you want to play with most with your brother, family, relatives and friends? There’s a lot that we enjoy, but maybe what we actually will use is less. Do what feels good inside and what you’re ready for. 8. I REALLY LIKED how you created a zone for socks, undies, pajamas, etc. Our sons have loved that thru the years! It helped them out things away and be content with what they had. It also made it easier to declutter as time goes by. They could see what they really prefer to wear and what “they just don’t use”. Just for information sake, one son only wore jeans, another almost never wore jeans and the third passed the others in height, so not everything fit. It’s okay and important for them to experience their taste in clothes ... as long as it’s modest. I’m looking forward to next week’s video! I think it will feel great when it’s done!
You have done so great with giving your children a beautiful bedroom space to relax and play in! Great job, mama! I use to want to sell and have yard sales too, but the amount of time and space required to store the items was not worth my sanity. Instead, I use to have my local Rescue Mission pick up monthly and I would put items in the donate pile as I came across them. It made a world of difference. If my kids wanted new toys they had to declutter a couple of toys first. And with the exception of Christmas I would hardly ever buy them toys as they would always be gifted tons of toys for birthdays and Christmas.
I loved how you protect him by having him wear a mask. Thank you for the idea incase I ever dare have a TH-cam channel. Always provide a safety net for our young ones.
I like the idea others had where you hang all his clothes on the top shelf with the trousers on hangers with the middle bit so they fold over. That way there's tons of space on the floor for games/toys/bags. If it's something Brandon's interested in - you could also put summer and winter clothes there too and have a 'summer' side and a 'winter' side because, unless something's definitely only suitable for one season over the other, he could probably wear it year-round. You could also do what you did in Tyler's room and put all sentimental items/seasonal sports goods/things he's outgrown/stuff you're not ready to let go of just yet on the top shelf. Same with the toys and games, if they're games/toys both boys play with - have them low down so the boys can reach them and if they're family games - put them in an easy-to-access neutral space where everyone can get to them.
The pants can all fit on the top rail now!! Yes, all winter AND summer clothes can fit in one wardrobe now, and less stuff stored in the basement! Maybe just some shelves in the end for the items? You have done amazing!!!
There are some hangers made specially for pants!! They have one side of the hanger "gone". you could also use some normal hangers but the pants one are less of a hassle to me
You're doing great. I would change the hangers to all white maybe you can turn the basement into a game area and limit how many toys they can keep and implement one in one out rules and do 5 minutes pickup each night before bed.
WOW 🤩 that’s an amazing pile that’s going. That’s also an amazing closet to hold all that stuff 🤣 Take a bow the two of you 🙇♀️🙇♂️ Like Tyler’s closet could you put open cubed shelves to hold all the games. Would the pants fit on the left upper shelf? Well done also on knowing where everything is going. Don’t forget to label the bins for yard sale. Stay safe and healthy. Mary, Joes wife. 👏👍💐🦄🥳
Well done Brandon, you did a great job. An update on my living room, you can now go in there and walk around. Still got a lot to do but will get there. Thank you for keeping me inspired by your progress. X
maybe store all the board games vertically instead of horizontally, like books in a library. it'll be easier to take them out and less stressful to actually use/play them. also i agree the clothes should all be on the top rod, so theres more space on the bottom for toys he can access without a stool
Way to go! You both did an amazing job! So some possible ideas/suggestions - 1. Put a 3/4 or short book case on the right side of closet or use the wire shelving like you have on top but you can use the wall track + supports hanging method so they shelves can be adjusted. - either of these will allow flexibility as storage needs change - will put things within his reach 2. He could then use the shelf right above clothes to line up his stuffed animals - then if he wants to see them, he can just open the closet door. 3. I agree with others on creating a central game spot since your family enjoys them so much. You are doing so well in decluttering, you could create a space so they can be close to living room/main table or in basement so they are all together. - a closet can be used - a bookcase or two - an old buffet/armoire /old TV cabinets If you don't have one. FB or Craig's list might help you find one inexpensively. (And in general I would not advocate bringing new stuff in right now but in this case the correct piece could help create a wonderful game spot for your family) 4. My son likes his pants in drawers, but if your son likes them hung up, fold them over or hang on bar next to sweatshirts? 5. I know you had the cube shelf in the living area- maybe you can pick a couple art kits per a week to move out to a cubby to encourage they get used. It could even be built into the weekly schedule *i.e Fun Friday and you spend 20 minutes on kits or whatever. You both did such a good job, looks like you will have plenty of room to put everything in with room to spare. I look forward to seeing it! This video made me 🙂 - thanks for sharing.
Great job! Your entire house has come a long way! I've thought about how you say that you don't want things to end up in a landfill. I totally agree, but we as consumers have to realize that it's not our fault. The companies that mass produce stuff that is non-recycleable or just completely unsustainable have the bulk of the responsibility. We can chose to purchase or not, but we have to free ourselves of the guilt that isn't ours to begin with. It's still important that we choose wisely, but it's time that we make these businesses accountable for their actions at the start. Just some food for thought. Proud of your accomplishments and always touched by your kind heart. ❤
Wow that transformation!!!! I wonder, if you do another Q&A, would you be willing to talk about how you discuss your hoarding disorder with your boys? I just know your growth has changed their lives! Good job ms heart
If he wants to keep the lower rail then the other side of the closet can have a storage unit up to the upper rail. That would hold all the games. And like with Tyler, bring all his summer clothes up from the basement and put them on the high shelves so that everything is together when you sort the clothes for the next season.
Wow! I can not believe all that stuff was in your oldest son closet! You and your son did a great job getting rid of so much! When organized it will be helpful! You organize well👍 I would put all the clothes on top bar and in his dresser, get all the family games (from both boys closets) and put in cube shelves in living room or laundry room. Put only things that are just for the boys to play with in their closet . The oldest son can put things on shelves in closet (if can not reach get a stool for him), he is taller so he should be able to reach with a stool!
Great job!! Hang pants on top rod to open up the floor space. Do you have a family linen closet that you could maybe use a shelf for the most played with family games? Or how about on that nice shelf you have in the laundry room? Keep up the great work!!! 🦄 💜
I relate to you so much! I'm in the process of trying to let things go and it's so hard for me! but none of its getting used. I get so much anxiety and feel so overwhelmed anytime I start to try and make steps forward I just shut down. I'm hoping by watching you I will learn to let go as well so I can free myself from the stress and unnecessary clutter!
Could you perhaps hang the pants and shorts at the hight of the tops? Then everything is well off the floor. I would put all the keeps in a comfortable hight for Brandon. Perhaps a bin, or a shelf to the right? Easier to maintain for him. Only put seldom used stuff up high. Or add a step stool to the closet. It’s great to see you make such progress!
I would really LOVE to see you do the same in Brandons room as you did in Tylers. Put clothes in his dresser, put a cube cabinet for toys/games and get his closet looking as nice as his brothers. If he really wants to keep his pants in there, you can fold those and put them in the cubes.. Great job young man, you did a marvelous job removing stuff you dont use
You could add another wire shelf below the current hanging rod to give you a full shelf of storage and he can reach his cloths easier. It is cheaper than buying a new storage cube. But like you say, shop your stash first! Also a step stool for each of the boys. Im short, so I have one in my closet too!
Omg, I’m laughing so much at the food! When my oldest son was in middle school he was such a mess and would never clean his room. I finally just went in there and did it and found an old PBJ sandwich under the bed. Yuck!! So glad we didn’t get bugs either. So, I can tell you that if you get all matching hangers and matching containers it will look so much more put together. It’s a trick of the eye, but works really well to just make a space look more put together. Great job Brandon!
This is involves a purchase but the space it saves is amazing. Board games take up so much space. Amazon has these large clear zip up folder type things. The games that will fit u stuff in one of those bags along with the instructions...cut out the name of the game off the box and stick in there so u can see the name from the outside and store them file method style in one of those large cube bins. The bulky boxes and plastic can be recycled and it declutters and frees up a bunch of room. Jamie from Jamies Journey introduced that to me and its a life changer for real!
Maybe a stepladder or step stool so he can reach the top shelves? Do you know any kids with birthdays coming up to give the "new" toys too? Save money that way. Yeah, that's a boys room finding food. Did you ever go through his dresser? Maybe it's worth a look through like you did with Tyler's room. Anyway good job to you both, all. Looks good.
Stellar decluttering job! While I agree that you have enough room for this closer to hold both summer and winter clothes, he won’t use the summer clothes, so I would be inclined to get what’s not being used out of the way with a small bin and put it on the top shelf (out of reach because you don’t need it for several months) or even one of those clothing bags that you roll or vacuum the air out of. I really like the notion of keeping what we use all the time at our fingertips, so if he has games or toys that are rarely used, I would keep them higher up. If he has less than a full closet of items, perhaps there are things in the room that could be stored in the closet, like a laundry hamper, or plushie collection.
I would get storage boxes for the top shelves and label them. It will help keep the top of the shelves look tidy and also by having set boxes it will help sorting in the future as everything will have its place. Any games take them out the box and put them into food bags and they'll fit better into a storage box especially if they're card games or if the box is falling apart
Nicely done, both of you! Looking good! My first thought is what to do with those high shelves, especially since you say you have a tendency to forget about things that get put out of sight. That may be a good place for off-season clothing, since it's the kind of thing that only has to be accessed a couple times per year (but you won't totally forget about it, as you'll be looking for weather-appropriate clothes as the seasons change). I don't recall where your kids' off-season clothing may be stored currently, but moving them could potentially free up space that's more accessible so could be used for things you want to be able to get to more easily / more often. It looks like the other main thing in this space is toys & games, so maybe a cube unit or some sort of shelving so that those can live on the right side of the closet where the boys can reach them. Maybe ask Brandon to pick out his favorites / the ones he uses most often, since it may not all fit in that space.
You both did such a great job!! For organizing ideas: 1) a cube storage option like Tyler's would provide shelving that's not so hard for Brandon to reach, and the games/toys could fit nicely in, 2) consider hanging the pants on the same rod as the shirts, since it looks like there's plenty of room, 3) would there be room on the top shelf for his seasonal clothes to be stored?
Let me say this... your Videos quality have been improving a lot, good job ont his one! Very concise and still showing everything, so easy to watch and satisfying! It is looking great!! Even if you don’t organize it more, it is much more functional now! Good job 👏🏻
Ur son is so good at decluttering!! U both did an amazing job! Ur gonna have a heck of a yard sale w the kids old clothes & toys!👍🏻👍🏻 here’s an idea I got from one of my fave TH-camr’s jamielynn’s journey...to save the space she uses large reusable ziplocks for the board games...cut & tape the name of the game onto the bag. Then puts all the ziplocks into a bin! It would be great for ur boys games! 👍🏻 ❤️🙏🏻
agree with others that it may be worthwhile to store all board games together, not some in one boy's closet and some in the other, since they're family items. do you have any shelving units stored in the basement you could put into the closet to organize toys? also, I can't remember, did you declutter brandon's dresser in the previous series? it may be good to go through it again and declutter any clothes not needed in the dresser, then you could store pants in there perhaps like you did for tyler, or even move the dresser into the closet and use spare space in the dresser to store toys. great job!!
Wow! You have decluttered so much I think you could probably fit all of his clothes in the closet for both summer and winter rather than rotating them out. You are very lucky your closets are so big! In the UK ours are about half the size and we mostly keep summer and winter stuff together except for coats because they are so bulky. Also having seen how many board games you all have I think maybe you should have them all live in one place like either the living room or the basement if you do end up turning a section of it into a play area.
You have done another amazing job. Perhaps Brandon could hang all his clothes from the top rungs, pants on the right side that is free and then some sort of storage in the bottom for all the games that you want easily accessible.
On Amazon found Zober pants Hangers. They are great. Very sturdy. Pants (even shirts folded over) are easy to put on and take off the hanger. Looks so neat.
I agree with some of the comments if you combine all the boards games they won’t be forgotten and will want to play with them more often somewhere we’re the entire family gathers . Put shelf higher in the closet to and fold the bottoms and put them there
I just love that you could do a whole closet over 2 days. I think a cube shelf like you have in your other sons room for all the games. I would get rid of the pant rod and either fold or put on higher bar. I can’t wait to see you do your bedroom .
At your next yard sale. The boys could make some money for maybe a big item they have been wanting. Just 💡 Your boys are so sweet about giving also. ❤️ looks Great!!!!!!
Once again a great decluttering video. Congrats on having Brandon to help in the decluttering process. My mother never included me in anything having to do with my room except twice she tore up things in my room scaring me. I always had everything neat and clean. I never knew why she did not like me.
I think the kids need step stools in their closets so they can reach and use the stuff on the shelves. You are doing real good. I can notice an improvement with each video
You mentioned to make the games accessible, so why not on a shelf below like the cubes in the other closet. Also keep like items together when organizing. It looks so much better already. Amazing job!!! 👏👏👏🤩
I was thinking that maybe someday you could store the seasonal clothes on the highest shelves of their closets! It would clear out some space in the basement and maybe get easier to reach and declutter.
Your boys have inherited your generous spirit!! What a great video! I think maybe a step stool in the closet would be helpful so he can reach whatever he chooses to store up high.
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This is a perfect opportunity to combine all his “summer” and “winter” wardrobes into one closet! There’s so much room and it makes it very easy to declutter clothes as he grows when everything is in one place. Congrats on another huge pile! 🎉
I agree!
Y’all need a game center where all the board games live, since they are for playing as a family. If they live in your boys closets they will mainly be forgotten and taking up space. Can you transform on of your pieces in the living room into a game shelf? Or in the basement
This is true. When I moved the board games to my son's closet from the hall closet we don't play the games as much. I moved them to his room to put my college studies in that space. I now have room in my closet so may move the games back to the hall closet.
I keep on thinking of the shelves your husband built by the fireplace. Maybe the bottom ones could be for family games and family albums. The top can be for displays. I think fun memories would grow from that, and maybe even help motivate to get homework, etc done a bit better! It depends upon how you want to use the space. One tip with where to store things is to store things where they are used as much as possible.
In my opinion, I think it's ok to keep them in their rooms for now, only because Ms. Heart and Brandon and Ty all know where they are and it's been established for years. But I also agree that the basement would be the ultimate place to keep them when it's ready, as that will be the family playroom area. I think that because they have so many games, putting them in the living room would feel cluttered.
I agree. Everything should be put in their own place instead of all the functions together in one area. Only clothing items in the closet and her kids can sort them out themselves and declutter their own clothes.
I think might be better to keep the living/dining area clear for eating and chilling, basement would be a perfect place to gather to play games together if they are going to create a play area anyway!?
Make sure you dont have duplicate games in both Tyler's and Brandon's rooms. Great job!!
If you have another cube storage you should make Brandon's closet kinda like Tyler's. The concept you have is amazing start
When you are all done with decluttering you might be able do make a part of the basement into a room with a large table and shelfs for both games and craftsupply : ) Wouldn´t that be great to have.
Oh how I DREAM of that!!! That would be amazing!! 🦄💜🌟🦄💜🌟
Yes I totally agree
I'm all for "the closet is just for clothes". You could hang the pants on the top rod... and the sommer clothes too (or put them on the top shelves?)! The toys don't belong there, specially considering Brandon is growing up, soon won't want to have so many toys and has furniture to keep them elsewhere in his room.
The closet next to the main door (where you found $$) could be a good place for the family games if you all play together in the living room
YES! thats fantastic advice. especially for the family games!
I agree, pull bottoms next to shirts and get rid of the low bar. . Put all the family games together,also from the other closet! Maybe use the shelves in the laundry room for family games so everyone could reach it? If both boys get family games out of their rooms then the shelves could be only for their things!
@@sharjo52 Same with crafting stuff! If it is used by all, put it in a crafting section.
your son is a quick decision maker, kudos!
Cass from Clutterbug has an armoire in her basement that stores their TONS of board games. It's in her video, "My Organized Home Tour," if you're interested. Maybe you could use the China cabinet that's sitting in your garage? Great job today, Brandon and Mrs. Heart! ❤
Oh wow!! You seriously have the best ideas & advice!!! Thank you so so much ❤️🙏🏻❤️
Yes I said that in previous video that she can use the China cabinet for many purpose 👍👍
@@ahoardersheart Thank you! Always cheering you on ❤
totally agree. bring all the board games to one family spot.
For pants, we hang ours on regular hangers "dress pant style", folded in half through the hanger. It lets you still hang them, but also keeps them shorter and off the floor. Great job on that closet! Can't wait to see the final organization!! :)
Brandons closet looks awesome
Why not put his pants up on the rail next to his shirts, it will get them off the floor. Room is looking good
I have ocd and have always felt overwhelmed by not getting everything done at once I now use your method and I no longer feel like a failure. Thank you for being you!
Yay! Glad you found freedom.
You need to bring together all the boarding games and declutter in my opinion 10 games will be enough
I'm not sure how tall he is compared to the closet but I would consider keeping a step stool inside. Maybe a folding one so they don't accidentally turn into shelves. Also, try to keep very light items on the shelves so no one gets hurt if they fall. I wouldn't recommend using baskets for the shelves, it might be difficult to pick out specific items. Sets of items that need to be used together, such as coloring books and colored pencils, might work in baskets. Just remember to label them clearly. :)
Put the out of season clothes and memory items up high. Then organize the bottom like you did Tyler's closet. I like the idea of all the games going in one place...maybe living room organizers?
I almost feel like u should put a separate shelf for family for all the games in basement or living so the whole family can get to them at anytime
Not sure how I missed this one. Great job on this one 💞💞
You can put his pants higher, next to his shirts so that they do not get dirty, that will give you more closet floor space to organize his toys.
Maybe even a shelving unit down there!
Yes, pants on the upper pole, and several cube units below for games, shoes, bags, etc.! Also, I agree with the person above who said to fold the pants over the hanger's rod, so they don't hang down so far.
Those top shelves he can't reach should definitely be seasonal or long-term storage. Maybe see if there's anything else in your house taking up valuable accessible storage that doesn't need to be in reach all the time? And then swap them so he can have his board games for instance in a place he doesn't have to climb to reach.
I would do another room declutter right before Spring yard sale. 💞❤️
I'm doing a HUGE whole house declutter before we have to move to a new home and I've been watching your videos every day for two weeks straight! :D You are so inspiring and help me stay motivated. Thank you so much! :)
Awe!!! You made my heart soooo happy!! Thank you 🦄💜🌟🦄💜🌟 I’m excited for your new home and cheering you on as you Declutter!!
Given the amount of unopened toys and uneaten candy you find every time you declutter your sons’ stuff, it feels like they receive an overwhelming amount of stuff. Not only are they not using everything, they don’t even remember things that are missing. I know you give them so many gifts because you want to make them happy, but it’s possible it’s making them overwhelmed, stressed, and more dissatisfied by giving them so much. Even if they receive something they enjoy their so overwhelmed by the volume of stuff they shut down emotionally and can’t appreciate any of it or even identify what they like out of the whole mass of stuff. Then it happens again every time they go to play because they have so much “noise” to filter through to find the things they really enjoy.
We had few toys, but they were versatile. Mostly just legos, some board games and puzzles. That's all I remember playing with. I believe those types of toys were excellent for my growing brain, and I never felt deprived.
I hope you can all enjoy the empty spaces. Do not hurry to fill them. It is ok to have empty space.
I agree.
There are bags that you can buy for pretty cheap that you can put games in. It eliminates all of the bulky boxes then they can all go into a bin. It seems like they have a lot of craft kits. Maybe you should make a night a week where they work on those crafts and complete them so that they are leaving your house
That is such great advice!! Thank you!! I think tonight’s a perfect night to do that too 🦄💜🌟🦄💜🌟
I love that you have healed so much in your hoarding disorder that you are able to do this for your kids ❤❤❤ and to give control over to them about what to keep and what to donate. You have come so far and we are all so proud of you!
I would let stack the games on top of each other... I would put them on their end so you can slide them out easier. Also... I saw where someone mentioned hanging a game night and each night pick a different game from the closet and have a family game nights playing the game and then at the end... decide if it was fun and worth keeping. That way all the games get played and they can decide which ones to keep and get rid of but also spend time as a family.
this is a really good idea. some games just don't cut it lol
Maybe have all the board games from both of your sons out in the living room. Using the cube shelving unit you have. You can use the container method from Dana K White. What fits in the space is what you keep and what doesn't fit sell or give away. That way you are only keeping the favorite ones.
Hi, is there a small shelving unit in your basement that you can put in your son’s closet? 1) He will be able to easily access his games and toys, since he will not have to reach above his head to get what he wants. I find that overhead storage with children is a waste because it is often out of their reach. 2). The games and toys will be better organized and more easily put away. Also, the stacking and toppling of items will be eliminated.
Great idea!!!!!
Those car sets would be great for operation Christmas child boxes!
It is unbelievable how far you have come. It’s actually amazing x
Gooooo giiiirl!! I would suggest putting all board games around the house in a designated space, maybe also all the kids craft supplies. So you don't forget what you have.. :) I also would hang all clothes on the higher rod and place a cube organizer that are 2x3 (Tylor has also these in his room) on the bottom lying to store stuff.(hopefully you get what I mean!! :D)
Yay very good! I would either hang the pants/shorts on the top or hang them differently so they dont get on the floor because of the dust...
Also I would put the boardgames all together. If its one that reslly only Tyler or Bramdon plays with then put them in their closets. But all the ones you paly together maybe put in a shelf in the basement once there is space for that
This is amazing how much you've decluttered! Is there a chance you could keep his summer things in a box at the top of his closet now there looks to be so much more room? Would be a way to clear more space in the garage. Id also maybe add a donate/grown out of pile like in your younger sons closet.
You’re on a roll!
I have a few tips:
1. I LOVE how you’re focused on bringing things to your kid’s level. Have him reach up towards the upper shelves. That’s your upper boundary.
2. I LOVE how you used the cubes for games in Ty’s closet. That could work here too. Maybe some games the whole family enjoys playing together can go in the Family Room.
3. Clothes - It’s good to go through kid’s clothes yearly. Growth spurts happen and sometimes growth is slower. I would use the highest shelves for “off-season clothes”, sports clothes (like Ty’s closet) and future wardrobe (one for summer ☀️ and one for winter ❄️).
4. Gift Giving Zone: Maybe on the top shelf there can be a tote for gifts he will give family and friends for their birthday or Christmas. It can be a neat place for them to anticipate giving and to “be prepared”.
5. Clothes: Our sons preferred to hang pants 👖 full length. Nice button up shirts 👔 got hung up. T-shirts, pajamas and clothes by category may do best being folded into drawers.
6. HINT: If you separate clothes by season, but store organizers with the off-season clothes, it may simply switches for the season. When you do the switch, do it with your sons for the next few years. Then they will most likely be fine to make the switch themselves. I also highly recommend sorting by season because in high school I had to “deal with” my son wanting to wear shorts when it was 5 degrees outside! Skip the problem now by creating two separate wardrobes that get rotated .
7. I LOVE how you started by having Brandon choose what to let go. Maybe next week he can get a declutter basket too. You were great when you saw a dream that didn’t happen because it “got lost” to state it, express sorry 😐, but then use the experience as a learning tool for why you want to overcome the hoarding tendencies. You don’t want to miss moments with your kids because “too much” does lead to “overwhelmed” and unintentionally missing opportunities. Having what you really want around you helps to focus on what’s more important. Maybe that’s a good question to ask your sons ... what do you want to play with most with your brother, family, relatives and friends? There’s a lot that we enjoy, but maybe what we actually will use is less. Do what feels good inside and what you’re ready for.
8. I REALLY LIKED how you created a zone for socks, undies, pajamas, etc. Our sons have loved that thru the years! It helped them out things away and be content with what they had. It also made it easier to declutter as time goes by. They could see what they really prefer to wear and what “they just don’t use”. Just for information sake, one son only wore jeans, another almost never wore jeans and the third passed the others in height, so not everything fit. It’s okay and important for them to experience their taste in clothes ... as long as it’s modest.
I’m looking forward to next week’s video! I think it will feel great when it’s done!
You have done so great with giving your children a beautiful bedroom space to relax and play in! Great job, mama!
I use to want to sell and have yard sales too, but the amount of time and space required to store the items was not worth my sanity. Instead, I use to have my local Rescue Mission pick up monthly and I would put items in the donate pile as I came across them. It made a world of difference. If my kids wanted new toys they had to declutter a couple of toys first. And with the exception of Christmas I would hardly ever buy them toys as they would always be gifted tons of toys for birthdays and Christmas.
I loved how you protect him by having him wear a mask. Thank you for the idea incase I ever dare have a TH-cam channel. Always provide a safety net for our young ones.
I like the idea others had where you hang all his clothes on the top shelf with the trousers on hangers with the middle bit so they fold over. That way there's tons of space on the floor for games/toys/bags. If it's something Brandon's interested in - you could also put summer and winter clothes there too and have a 'summer' side and a 'winter' side because, unless something's definitely only suitable for one season over the other, he could probably wear it year-round. You could also do what you did in Tyler's room and put all sentimental items/seasonal sports goods/things he's outgrown/stuff you're not ready to let go of just yet on the top shelf.
Same with the toys and games, if they're games/toys both boys play with - have them low down so the boys can reach them and if they're family games - put them in an easy-to-access neutral space where everyone can get to them.
The pants can all fit on the top rail now!! Yes, all winter AND summer clothes can fit in one wardrobe now, and less stuff stored in the basement! Maybe just some shelves in the end for the items? You have done amazing!!!
Great your teaching your kids the concept of "tossy tossy" and have them help in the decluttering process.. love that very much
Good job. 😊
There are some hangers made specially for pants!! They have one side of the hanger "gone". you could also use some normal hangers but the pants one are less of a hassle to me
Ohhhh...I need these hangers!! Lol Thank you so so much 🦄💜🌟
Thank you once again your positive message encourages me, I can do all things through Christ!
You're doing great. I would change the hangers to all white maybe you can turn the basement into a game area and limit how many toys they can keep and implement one in one out rules and do 5 minutes pickup each night before bed.
I Love how loving you are with your kids, Brandon seems tp have your humor. You are doing a great job i am so proud off you. Love from Switzerland ❤
WOW 🤩 that’s an amazing pile that’s going. That’s also an amazing closet to hold all that stuff 🤣 Take a bow the two of you 🙇♀️🙇♂️ Like Tyler’s closet could you put open cubed shelves to hold all the games. Would the pants fit on the left upper shelf? Well done also on knowing where everything is going. Don’t forget to label the bins for yard sale. Stay safe and healthy. Mary, Joes wife. 👏👍💐🦄🥳
Same thoughts about pants. Just get rid of hanging bar for pants. 😊
I’m so excited for you! Your healing in hoarding has given me much hope and healing in my own hoarding, thank you 😌
Well done Brandon, you did a great job. An update on my living room, you can now go in there and walk around. Still got a lot to do but will get there. Thank you for keeping me inspired by your progress. X
Danng i love seeing you throw away stuff ahhhh it´s so satisfying!!!! Minimalism is awesome
maybe store all the board games vertically instead of horizontally, like books in a library. it'll be easier to take them out and less stressful to actually use/play them. also i agree the clothes should all be on the top rod, so theres more space on the bottom for toys he can access without a stool
Way to go! You both did an amazing job!
So some possible ideas/suggestions -
1. Put a 3/4 or short book case on the right side of closet or use the wire shelving like you have on top but you can use the wall track + supports hanging method so they shelves can be adjusted.
- either of these will allow flexibility as storage needs change
- will put things within his reach
2. He could then use the shelf right above clothes to line up his stuffed animals - then if he wants to see them, he can just open the closet door.
3. I agree with others on creating a central game spot since your family enjoys them so much. You are doing so well in decluttering, you could create a space so they can be close to living room/main table or in basement so they are all together.
- a closet can be used
- a bookcase or two
- an old buffet/armoire /old TV cabinets
If you don't have one. FB or Craig's list might help you find one inexpensively. (And in general I would not advocate bringing new stuff in right now but in this case the correct piece could help create a wonderful game spot for your family)
4. My son likes his pants in drawers, but if your son likes them hung up, fold them over or hang on bar next to sweatshirts?
5. I know you had the cube shelf in the living area- maybe you can pick a couple art kits per a week to move out to a cubby to encourage they get used. It could even be built into the weekly schedule *i.e Fun Friday and you spend 20 minutes on kits or whatever.
You both did such a good job, looks like you will have plenty of room to put everything in with room to spare. I look forward to seeing it! This video made me 🙂 - thanks for sharing.
Great job! Your entire house has come a long way!
I've thought about how you say that you don't want things to end up in a landfill. I totally agree, but we as consumers have to realize that it's not our fault.
The companies that mass produce stuff that is non-recycleable or just completely unsustainable have the bulk of the responsibility. We can chose to purchase or not, but we have to free ourselves of the guilt that isn't ours to begin with. It's still important that we choose wisely, but it's time that we make these businesses accountable for their actions at the start.
Just some food for thought. Proud of your accomplishments and always touched by your kind heart. ❤
Your boy sounds just like you. :D So cute, like mommy like son.
I never would have said the pile of toys fitted in the wardrobe !!! What a fantastic tossy tossy pile !!! Xxx well done Brandon and Mum ....
For organizing put the pants on the rail to the right and a cube storage underneath for the boxes on the left.
Wow that transformation!!!! I wonder, if you do another Q&A, would you be willing to talk about how you discuss your hoarding disorder with your boys? I just know your growth has changed their lives! Good job ms heart
If he wants to keep the lower rail then the other side of the closet can have a storage unit up to the upper rail. That would hold all the games. And like with Tyler, bring all his summer clothes up from the basement and put them on the high shelves so that everything is together when you sort the clothes for the next season.
Terrific huge declutter congratulations 👏 so proud of u two 💜💙🎊🥰
Wow! I can not believe all that stuff was in your oldest son closet! You and your son did a great job getting rid of so much! When organized it will be helpful! You organize well👍 I would put all the clothes on top bar and in his dresser, get all the family games (from both boys closets) and put in cube shelves in living room or laundry room. Put only things that are just for the boys to play with in their closet . The oldest son can put things on shelves in closet (if can not reach get a stool for him), he is taller so he should be able to reach with a stool!
Great job!! Hang pants on top rod to open up the floor space. Do you have a family linen closet that you could maybe use a shelf for the most played with family games? Or how about on that nice shelf you have in the laundry room? Keep up the great work!!! 🦄 💜
I relate to you so much! I'm in the process of trying to let things go and it's so hard for me! but none of its getting used. I get so much anxiety and feel so overwhelmed anytime I start to try and make steps forward I just shut down. I'm hoping by watching you I will learn to let go as well so I can free myself from the stress and unnecessary clutter!
Could you perhaps hang the pants and shorts at the hight of the tops? Then everything is well off the floor. I would put all the keeps in a comfortable hight for Brandon. Perhaps a bin, or a shelf to the right? Easier to maintain for him. Only put seldom used stuff up high. Or add a step stool to the closet. It’s great to see you make such progress!
I would really LOVE to see you do the same in Brandons room as you did in Tylers. Put clothes in his dresser, put a cube cabinet for toys/games and get his closet looking as nice as his brothers. If he really wants to keep his pants in there, you can fold those and put them in the cubes..
Great job young man, you did a marvelous job removing stuff you dont use
You could add another wire shelf below the current hanging rod to give you a full shelf of storage and he can reach his cloths easier. It is cheaper than buying a new storage cube. But like you say, shop your stash first! Also a step stool for each of the boys. Im short, so I have one in my closet too!
Omg, I’m laughing so much at the food! When my oldest son was in middle school he was such a mess and would never clean his room. I finally just went in there and did it and found an old PBJ sandwich under the bed. Yuck!! So glad we didn’t get bugs either. So, I can tell you that if you get all matching hangers and matching containers it will look so much more put together. It’s a trick of the eye, but works really well to just make a space look more put together. Great job Brandon!
Wow, that is a huge declutter pile! Great job by both of you!
This is involves a purchase but the space it saves is amazing. Board games take up so much space. Amazon has these large clear zip up folder type things. The games that will fit u stuff in one of those bags along with the instructions...cut out the name of the game off the box and stick in there so u can see the name from the outside and store them file method style in one of those large cube bins. The bulky boxes and plastic can be recycled and it declutters and frees up a bunch of room. Jamie from Jamies Journey introduced that to me and its a life changer for real!
Great job! Can’t wait to see the closet organization video 🤩🤩🤩
Maybe a stepladder or step stool so he can reach the top shelves? Do you know any kids with birthdays coming up to give the "new" toys too? Save money that way. Yeah, that's a boys room finding food. Did you ever go through his dresser? Maybe it's worth a look through like you did with Tyler's room. Anyway good job to you both, all. Looks good.
Yes, if there are a lot of things in the dresser that could be purges, maybe the pants could be folded in the drawers.
Stellar decluttering job!
While I agree that you have enough room for this closer to hold both summer and winter clothes, he won’t use the summer clothes, so I would be inclined to get what’s not being used out of the way with a small bin and put it on the top shelf (out of reach because you don’t need it for several months) or even one of those clothing bags that you roll or vacuum the air out of. I really like the notion of keeping what we use all the time at our fingertips, so if he has games or toys that are rarely used, I would keep them higher up. If he has less than a full closet of items, perhaps there are things in the room that could be stored in the closet, like a laundry hamper, or plushie collection.
I would get storage boxes for the top shelves and label them. It will help keep the top of the shelves look tidy and also by having set boxes it will help sorting in the future as everything will have its place.
Any games take them out the box and put them into food bags and they'll fit better into a storage box especially if they're card games or if the box is falling apart
Nicely done, both of you! Looking good!
My first thought is what to do with those high shelves, especially since you say you have a tendency to forget about things that get put out of sight. That may be a good place for off-season clothing, since it's the kind of thing that only has to be accessed a couple times per year (but you won't totally forget about it, as you'll be looking for weather-appropriate clothes as the seasons change). I don't recall where your kids' off-season clothing may be stored currently, but moving them could potentially free up space that's more accessible so could be used for things you want to be able to get to more easily / more often.
It looks like the other main thing in this space is toys & games, so maybe a cube unit or some sort of shelving so that those can live on the right side of the closet where the boys can reach them. Maybe ask Brandon to pick out his favorites / the ones he uses most often, since it may not all fit in that space.
My mom emailed me today and said she decluttered her fridge and found something that expired in 1999!! 😯😯😯
My God! You and B did such an amazing job this time. You are really healing. 😊❤️🥰
You both did such a great job!! For organizing ideas: 1) a cube storage option like Tyler's would provide shelving that's not so hard for Brandon to reach, and the games/toys could fit nicely in, 2) consider hanging the pants on the same rod as the shirts, since it looks like there's plenty of room, 3) would there be room on the top shelf for his seasonal clothes to be stored?
😆Tetris masters. I agree it is amazing how much we can fit in a tiny spot.
Another fantastic declutter...such an inspiration...can't wait to see the final result of the closet
The bunny mask is awesome!
Let me say this... your Videos quality have been improving a lot, good job ont his one! Very concise and still showing everything, so easy to watch and satisfying! It is looking great!! Even if you don’t organize it more, it is much more functional now! Good job 👏🏻
Brandon's closet looks good! Y'all done a Great job! 👍
Try setting the games on end and put them on the shelf like books. It's a total game changer!
Ur son is so good at decluttering!! U both did an amazing job! Ur gonna have a heck of a yard sale w the kids old clothes & toys!👍🏻👍🏻 here’s an idea I got from one of my fave TH-camr’s jamielynn’s journey...to save the space she uses large reusable ziplocks for the board games...cut & tape the name of the game onto the bag. Then puts all the ziplocks into a bin! It would be great for ur boys games! 👍🏻 ❤️🙏🏻
Organize it just as you did Tyler's closet..you did a awesome job on it..and kudos to Brandon on his decluttering skills...
agree with others that it may be worthwhile to store all board games together, not some in one boy's closet and some in the other, since they're family items. do you have any shelving units stored in the basement you could put into the closet to organize toys? also, I can't remember, did you declutter brandon's dresser in the previous series? it may be good to go through it again and declutter any clothes not needed in the dresser, then you could store pants in there perhaps like you did for tyler, or even move the dresser into the closet and use spare space in the dresser to store toys. great job!!
Wow! You have decluttered so much I think you could probably fit all of his clothes in the closet for both summer and winter rather than rotating them out. You are very lucky your closets are so big! In the UK ours are about half the size and we mostly keep summer and winter stuff together except for coats because they are so bulky. Also having seen how many board games you all have I think maybe you should have them all live in one place like either the living room or the basement if you do end up turning a section of it into a play area.
Good to see you back, missed you on Wednesday.
Great job. Well done to both you and Brandon 😊
You have done another amazing job.
Perhaps Brandon could hang all his clothes from the top rungs, pants on the right side that is free and then some sort of storage in the bottom for all the games that you want easily accessible.
On Amazon found Zober pants Hangers. They are great. Very sturdy. Pants (even shirts folded over) are easy to put on and take off the hanger. Looks so neat.
I agree with some of the comments if you combine all the boards games they won’t be forgotten and will want to play with them more often somewhere we’re the entire family gathers . Put shelf higher in the closet to and fold the bottoms and put them there
Amazing! I cannot believe how amazing you are doing! So proud x
I just love that you could do a whole closet over 2 days. I think a cube shelf like you have in your other sons room for all the games. I would get rid of the pant rod and either fold or put on higher bar. I can’t wait to see you do your bedroom .
I was starting to get worried! I look forward to this :)
LOL!! Awe, you are the sweetest!! Thank you 🦄💜🌟🦄💜🌟
I love the creative ways you cover your kid's faces.
At your next yard sale. The boys could make some money for maybe a big item they have been wanting. Just 💡
Your boys are so sweet about giving also. ❤️ looks Great!!!!!!
Thank you so much ❤️🙏🏻❤️ That is a great idea 🌟🌟
You're videos give me so much encouragement. I've made small steps that are starting to make a difference. Keep on.. keeping on. 🦄
Once again a great decluttering video. Congrats on having Brandon to help in the decluttering process. My mother never included me in anything having to do with my room except twice she tore up things in my room scaring me. I always had everything neat and clean. I never knew why she did not like me.
Sounds like you had fun doing this together 👍 some more amazing progress 😉
I think the kids need step stools in their closets so they can reach and use the stuff on the shelves. You are doing real good. I can notice an improvement with each video
I agree!
You mentioned to make the games accessible, so why not on a shelf below like the cubes in the other closet. Also keep like items together when organizing. It looks so much better already. Amazing job!!! 👏👏👏🤩
I was thinking that maybe someday you could store the seasonal clothes on the highest shelves of their closets! It would clear out some space in the basement and maybe get easier to reach and declutter.
Wooden coat hangers w a bar across the bottom for the pants. Ikea sells them they are in everyone of our closets and they make my life easier
Your boys have inherited your generous spirit!! What a great video! I think maybe a step stool in the closet would be helpful so he can reach whatever he chooses to store up high.