I used to have a big trashcan in the garage, with a lid. I would put a bag and anything somebody didn't want, they could drop it in there. Every month, when I went grocery shopping, I would drop it off on the way there. It really helps!
I’m clearing out my mums house now. She was a hoarder, she’s still alive but is living in a care home. I can go on for about 30 minuters at the time, I’m a hoarder as well but with some common sense but the decision process is soooo fatiguing. So I use extremely much time and energy on doing something she should have done but couldn’t.
Respectfully, I will not sacrifice my comfort and joy in my life to appease a future generation. If I declutter, it will be for ME not anyone else. I like my home and my things and will love living my life. 👍🥰
I've already done "Swedish Death Cleaning". I've given anything of value to my children already. There are a few things that I still have that my kids have said they wanted. But when I go to the Other Side of Glory, I told my kids to either have a huge garage sale, or have a charity come and load it all up and take it all away! I also go through my cabinets, drawers and closets on the regular and declutter. I got my house as "bare bones minimum' as I can!
Concerning the orange organization bins, if you wanted you could trade out some old bins you’re currently using and replace them with the cute orange ones, essentially “upgrading” your organization space. You’d still be getting rid of the same amount of bins, you’d just be keeping ones you like more!
Next time I would love to see you just grab all of the empty totes and empty organizers and stack them in one area of the basement. That would open up a lot of that area!
Plenty of organizers on youtube, and I also believe, to just keep all organizational things until the end. Then you'll see what you don't really need. No shame in having a space for them until that time.
@@christineshultz7615 yep …I’ve been a professional organizer for eight or nine years and it always seems to attract clutter inside them so it’s best to just donate them
@@jenniferwright8355 straightening up a little bit would make the basement at least “look” better An hour of organizing some things would go a long way in that basement. It won’t require a ton of decisions to just sort the totes and remove the old labels and stack them by size.
Another great job! I love your videos. I’m a Professional Organizer and one of the things we do is gather all the empty bins/containers/organizers/etc together into a pile. Empty containers becomes a category all by itself. This then makes it easier to “shop” for a container when needed. Keep up the great work!
I love the idea that "someone else will love this". I also like what you said, "Will I survive this?" Pepper wants to keep that Hot Wheels coloring book. 😆 ❤
You are absolutely wise to start dealing with your parents' items early and often! My parents are in their 80s. Mom has dementia. She won't let me touch anything in their hoarded house. I tried to talk them into downsizing years ago; that did NOT happen. Meanwhile, when my dad passes I very much worry it will trigger me to hoard his belongings because I reacted similarly to my grandma's death when I was a teenager. I can hear in your voice you don't even want to think about that, but starting while everyone is still around is way better than sorting during the rawest stages of grief. More power to you.
I second that. As my husband’s granny passed away she had already downsized (together with us) twice. We only had a TV chair and three suitcases left to go through and were able to concentrate on family time.
I'd love a video on the furniture or larger items in the basement! Maybe before the next yard sale you could go through things like tables, chairs, lamps, exercise things, sewing machines, etc. that are the bigger things in the basement and determine what should go vs. stay?
Don't forget how much you have accomplished. When you started, it was the house as well as the basement. And all the time you have been working on this life has been going on. And life constantly brings more things into the house. Do not get discouraged
Another very large pile of things to let go, yeah!! Ms Pepper definitely approved of that pile. It is very hard to go through a parent’s belongings. That is why retired people like me need to start doing our own baby step decluttering.
Have you recently followed Chickabiddies' journey on YT? Her mom passed away, leaving her with a hoarded house to sort out. She herself is not a hoarder, but she has a lot of love for her mum, and wanted to dispose of her stuff respectfully. She went through the hoard and all the emotional ties, it's very interesting and it makes you think about our relation to stuff and what we leave behind.
12:55 ~ I really appreciated this talk. The internal work takes time because it's hard, but yes the changes you make are permanent! That is so empowering! 👏 Knowing how hard that inner work is, watching the hoaders show really frustrates me. Do people think those hoarders change in just few days??? How traumatic it must be for them! You show what real healing and growth look like. I am so glad you have started this decluttering journey when you did and, that is so good that now you can also work on things from your parent's house. You are doing so much favor to your family❤ Have a great weekend!!
I think it's pretty monumental that you let that roll of ribbon go. I remember a few episodes back that you cleared a vast amount of stuff and but kept a scrap of ribbon. Good for you!
I normally wouldn’t comment to ever keep anything but that runner you could reconfigure into a pendant to hang from the wall for the holidays if it pains you to part with it. I heard your voice tense up when you were going to let it go but I also understand if you’re ready to let it go and make space for new things and uses for the space in the future. There are no wrong decisions, you have been doing great!
I have never had hoarding disorder but I have been following you for a long time. I can see a very clear improvement in your decluttering muscles over the past few months specifically. Now you basically declutter like someone without hoarding disorder! You have made such tremendous progress it's incredible
I wish i could have shared my Dad's process of downsizing his tools and garage stuff, before he and mum moved into aged care. It would have been lovely to hear their input about their stuff, now theyre both in heaven. Melanie, you and your mum are very wise to start this process now. I also love that youre so selfless, in wishing joy for the future owners of your stuff. That's a very sweet way to think.
Thank you for sharing! Due to health issues my parents (age 87 and 84) decided to move to a retirement home this year. They used to live in a house with a garden and a basement for 30 years and they had a lot of stuff, but they managed to clear it out and reduce their belongings to the bare minimum in two months. I am so proud of them and so thankful! It was a lot of work for all of us, it was physically and emotionally challenging, but we succeeded, some kitchen stuff and furniture went to younger family members, friends and neighbors, but most of it was donated to charity. I think it is really better and easier to do this together instead of burden someone else to do this after your death. I am so inspired and motivated now, that I have decided not to wait until I am 80 but to start right now in my sixties. I have no kids, so I have to do it on my own and I am free to decide what to do with my belongings. I think it makes much sense to aim for an unburdened life especially when you are getting older and daily tasks become more challenging. I started to konmari my shoes, all shoes with heels (10 pairs, some worn only once or twice) go to charity next week. I had an emotional attachment to them, but finally I can let them go! 😀
Thank you for talking through the process of letting go of items & telling us why & the thought process! It was soooo helpful! I think when you just explain why you hoard but don’t explain HOW you let go, non-hoarders benefit, but hoarders aren’t helped, just discouraged &/or frustrated.
You’re doing so well! It’s a great idea to go through downsizing with your parents - smart! You look great, by the way, so tanned and with a bright, blue dress! I hope your summer is really fun!
Great job on decluttering in this video and especially with the Fall Decor video!! You are so right that change and consistency take time, same thing with so many other issues in life - weight loss, healthy eating/ diet, exercise and money management all rely on that patience The growth you’ve had over the past 4 years has been amazing to witness ❤ 🎉
Melanie, I just want you to know that I appreciate you and your channel. I really like listening to how you talk your way through deciding if you want to keep an item or to let it go. It's really helping me. I have tons of boxes to go through that were in storage of my things as well as a lot of my mother's things that I have since she passed away. It' very difficult but, we can do hard things right? 😄
I help my parents to declutter all the time. They are not good at starting it, but they are OK with letting go of stuff. They have lived in the same house for ca 45 years, and they have a big garage as well. 😅 I used to try to help my aunt with decluttering, but she didn't want to let anything go,so it was harder. She died suddenly this May, and my cousins spent the whole summer going through her house. She had a lot of everything and a great ability to fit a lot in wardrobes etc. 😅❤ I got some of her clothes,I wanted to have some memories....but after a month, I tried on the clothes again and donated everything except a jacket. I have so many fond memories, I don't need the clothes. She was a lot like you, extremely caring, loved cute thing, Christmas, giving presents 🎁 💖 and host family gatherings. I will continue with my own and my parents decluttering and organizing. I'm happy every time some space in my home is easier to maintain. Thank you for all the inspiration! 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤
Wow that is a HUGE tossy tossy pile! Sentimental is difficult. The Declutter Hub podcast in UK does a similar emotion based approach to decluttering. They do not believe in one size fits all so they have a great variety of guests for different things. 3 pertain to the eventual decluttering for mom and dad. Episode 302 guest Jo Jacob is actually geared towards the older person downsizing. Most of her clients are retired going from a big house into a small apartment in a retirement community. Episode 284 is called Exploring grief and clutter. This was extremely interesting. I lost my mom young it really helped me. The last is just good for everyone Episode 299 the Importance of Patience, it is important to be patient with ourselves!
Thank you for sharing your journey. I have been following it since your sunglasses day! I try to emulate your perseverance and to give myself grace in tackling my own mental hurdles.
😱 Wow. You let go of a number of things that i would've kept. I actually felt the anxiety. I absolutely LOVE that you talk through the decision-making process with us. 🥰
I love your videos and journey!! It’s obvious you are a crafter because you call the jumbles modge podge instead of hodgepodge 🤣 Keep up the incredible work. Looking forward to your future garage sales!!
Wow that was absolutely amazing. So much that can go in the yard sale just from this pile is fantastic. Im looking forward to seeing the yard sale. Miss Pepper is exhausted from all the work. Well done again Miss Heart ❤️ you are an inspiration. Have a great week. Mary, Joes wife 🙇♀️👏💪👍🙏💐🐈🦄
You should really let your parents go through their own stuff and get rid of it what they want and not even add you in the equation. If they want to get rid of it let them and then the stuff that actually means something will be what you will only have to go through in the end. If they made the decision to let it go then there should be no reason you need to go through as well. Less stress or having to make a decision on something that has already been decided to let go of. Don’t let someone else’s stuff occupy your mind.
September 2024. We went to several garage sales today. I bought one plastic bin for my silk flowers. People had huge collections of fabulous items. I don't need more craft items. I'm clearing shelves. I do one arrangement for each season. We're in a 2BR condo. Tina, Al's wife
It's really cute. I was thinking, keep it, keep it, as she was talking about it, but the truth is, I live on a farm, so it'd definitely get ruined if I tried to put it out. 😂
Love watching you sweep at the end. It shows that the task is finished (except for getting the trash and recycling out). Can’t wait for you next yard sale. How is the search for a plumber going?
My Dad didn't give away his things before he passed, but he did talk about them so I knew their stories and what was important to him. When he passed, I asked Mom if I could have certain items. Mom gave me many things as the years went by and when she did she would tell me about the item, how she got it or who gave it and when she used it. Some of her jewelry she gave to me with a note explaining the particulars. I still have those notes with each of the pieces. I think it would be a good idea to talk about the items with your parents, rather than your mom just dropping them off. Then you can also talk about your memories of the times those items were used. It might help you let go of the things easier. Also, after you talk, take a picture of your parent(s) with the items. That way you can still trigger those memories even though the item has moved on.
Love it! Good ideas to start going thru Mom's stuff....I'm a mom trying to get numbers of things gone and sorted, too. Have gone thru loads of old business paperwork and files to get that down to only what I have to keep. Also household stuff that isn't useful anymore or doesn't look good or I don't need...The hard part about that stuff is how you actually get it gone.
They won't remember those items they have been in boxes/bins for how long I might be wrong but I would toss without asking them. Once the garage is done start doing their home downsizing and donation?
I'm Swedish death cleaning now. I would like to be down to just the stuff I use...long process but a little more leaving and I'm trying to only bring in necessary items. Right now, the items I want is a couple of solar lights for the yard.
You and your parents should do the gentle art of death cleaning, if she wants to get rid of stuff now then that’s great, you all can tackle it together. That way it’s not overwhelming when they are gone.
I hope you help your mum declutter as much as possible bit by bit, whilst she is still with you, because you don’t want to have gone through all this hard work over the last few years to empty out your basement; only to refill it with all your mum’s stuff. I know you have talked about Swedish Death Cleaning before, so you will already know how difficult it’s going to be for you if you have to deal with everything in one go.
My mom is a full blown hoarder - the bad kind. Animals, animal waste in the house, etc. She'll get rid of a bunch of stuff, then turn around and fill it again. Not looking forward to that mess. I think you'll see a HUGE jump in the basement when you declutter your empty bins. Can I gently suggest that you pick a type and size that you want to keep, match up all the lids and get rid of the rest? I don't think you'll ever need them. I have a theory about the B's. (baskets, bags, bins) - The more you have, the more stuff you keep in them. I have one laundry basket for this reason. For years I had no laundry baskets because stuff would just sit in the basket. No pressure, something for you to consider when you're ready.
Boys clothes! I need boys clothes! Unfortunately I live in Germany. Good job! You will make yourself and other people very happy with the yardsales ❤ As I buy mostly kids stuff Second hand I know.
The traditional saying to describe an assorted mix of items is usually “ hodgepodge “. I think you mixed up the word with the crafting glue “Mod Podge”. However I knew exactly what you meant. 😂😂😂.
Your home did not become a hord overnight, so it won't become decluttered overnight. You are doing GREAT!.
Everyone should start the declutter process particularly parents. It's not fair to leave all your stuff for your kids to clear up.
I used to have a big trashcan in the garage, with a lid. I would put a bag and anything somebody didn't want, they could drop it in there. Every month, when I went grocery shopping, I would drop it off on the way there. It really helps!
I’m clearing out my mums house now. She was a hoarder, she’s still alive but is living in a care home. I can go on for about 30 minuters at the time, I’m a hoarder as well but with some common sense but the decision process is soooo fatiguing. So I use extremely much time and energy on doing something she should have done but couldn’t.
Respectfully, I will not sacrifice my comfort and joy in my life to appease a future generation. If I declutter, it will be for ME not anyone else. I like my home and my things and will love living my life. 👍🥰
Yeah when grandad passed my father and uncles and probably their cousins had to go through all his stuff
I would love to see you do a day or half day declutter and see how much you can get done.
"I don't need organizers to be organized." You should start writing down some of your own quotes. They are so inspiring!
Sentimental Christmas stuff, brand new organizing bins, ribbon?!?!?!
Wow girl, those declutter muscles are strong now 💪
That’s what I’m thinking!!!! You are amazing!! Be proud of yourself and enjoy your good life with Ms. Pepper!!
I've already done "Swedish Death Cleaning". I've given anything of value to my children already. There are a few things that I still have that my kids have said they wanted. But when I go to the Other Side of Glory, I told my kids to either have a huge garage sale, or have a charity come and load it all up and take it all away!
I also go through my cabinets, drawers and closets on the regular and declutter. I got my house as "bare bones minimum' as I can!
Concerning the orange organization bins, if you wanted you could trade out some old bins you’re currently using and replace them with the cute orange ones, essentially “upgrading” your organization space. You’d still be getting rid of the same amount of bins, you’d just be keeping ones you like more!
Yes this or if you don't want to spend money pick the same color tubs for a uniform look.
In the last month a I got rid of over 700 things. More to go and feeling good.
You have done a great job and have come so far!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🥰🫶🏻❤️ Well done!!
Next time I would love to see you just grab all of the empty totes and empty organizers and stack them in one area of the basement. That would open up a lot of that area!
Or donate them
Plenty of organizers on youtube, and I also believe, to just keep all organizational things until the end. Then you'll see what you don't really need. No shame in having a space for them until that time.
@@christineshultz7615 yep …I’ve been a professional organizer for eight or nine years and it always seems to attract clutter inside them so it’s best to just donate them
Get riiid of them.
@@jenniferwright8355 straightening up a little bit would make the basement at least “look” better An hour of organizing some things would go a long way in that basement. It won’t require a ton of decisions to just sort the totes and remove the old labels and stack them by size.
Another great job! I love your videos.
I’m a Professional Organizer and one of the things we do is gather all the empty bins/containers/organizers/etc together into a pile. Empty containers becomes a category all by itself. This then makes it easier to “shop” for a container when needed. Keep up the great work!
I love the idea that "someone else will love this". I also like what you said, "Will I survive this?" Pepper wants to keep that Hot Wheels coloring book. 😆 ❤
You are absolutely wise to start dealing with your parents' items early and often! My parents are in their 80s. Mom has dementia. She won't let me touch anything in their hoarded house. I tried to talk them into downsizing years ago; that did NOT happen. Meanwhile, when my dad passes I very much worry it will trigger me to hoard his belongings because I reacted similarly to my grandma's death when I was a teenager. I can hear in your voice you don't even want to think about that, but starting while everyone is still around is way better than sorting during the rawest stages of grief. More power to you.
I second that. As my husband’s granny passed away she had already downsized (together with us) twice. We only had a TV chair and three suitcases left to go through and were able to concentrate on family time.
It is better to have these beautiful things enjoyed than stored in a box ❤
Assign a memory box to every family member like The Minimal Mom. Every person decides what goes in their box and the rest gets donated.
I'd love a video on the furniture or larger items in the basement! Maybe before the next yard sale you could go through things like tables, chairs, lamps, exercise things, sewing machines, etc. that are the bigger things in the basement and determine what should go vs. stay?
Don't forget how much you have accomplished. When you started, it was the house as well as the basement. And all the time you have been working on this life has been going on. And life constantly brings more things into the house. Do not get discouraged
Another very large pile of things to let go, yeah!! Ms Pepper definitely approved of that pile.
It is very hard to go through a parent’s belongings. That is why retired people like me need to start doing our own baby step decluttering.
I found out that I can't do it all at once and that I have to do it a little at a time regularly.
I can’t wait for your next yard sale video! 🎉 you are amazing!😁😁
Have you recently followed Chickabiddies' journey on YT? Her mom passed away, leaving her with a hoarded house to sort out. She herself is not a hoarder, but she has a lot of love for her mum, and wanted to dispose of her stuff respectfully. She went through the hoard and all the emotional ties, it's very interesting and it makes you think about our relation to stuff and what we leave behind.
I watch her too. What an overwhelming job he Mom left her!
I watch her also. She's been on quite the journey. Watching her struggle has kept me motivated to keep letting go.
She’s done amazing going through everything.
I watched all her vlogs yesterday Thank you. For being an only child she has done amazingly declutter etc..
@@user-hc9bl8vu9c the emotions are hard for her to deal with but she is getting through it slowly as more time passes. She is strong.
12:55 ~ I really appreciated this talk. The internal work takes time because it's hard, but yes the changes you make are permanent! That is so empowering! 👏
Knowing how hard that inner work is, watching the hoaders show really frustrates me. Do people think those hoarders change in just few days??? How traumatic it must be for them! You show what real healing and growth look like. I am so glad you have started this decluttering journey when you did and, that is so good that now you can also work on things from your parent's house. You are doing so much favor to your family❤ Have a great weekend!!
As a non-hoarder I was shoked by the hoarders show. And it was not hoarded homes that shoked me, but cruelty of the people who were 'trying to help'.
You are giving me courage to declutter things I never thought I could, Thank you ❤
I think it's pretty monumental that you let that roll of ribbon go. I remember a few episodes back that you cleared a vast amount of stuff and but kept a scrap of ribbon. Good for you!
Thank you, ALWAYS, for your honesty & self-forgiveness reminders… Have a good weekend!
Can't wait for the yard sale! Let's really see this stuff move out and give you more room for your family to enjoy the space!
You are so right about someone being excited to find those clothes at a yard sale!
I normally wouldn’t comment to ever keep anything but that runner you could reconfigure into a pendant to hang from the wall for the holidays if it pains you to part with it. I heard your voice tense up when you were going to let it go but I also understand if you’re ready to let it go and make space for new things and uses for the space in the future. There are no wrong decisions, you have been doing great!
I was going to suggest that too.
I was also thinking- it can be draped over or pinned up on the living room window curtains.
(Not helpful, I know! 😆)
You’re really getting good at this!!❤️
I have never had hoarding disorder but I have been following you for a long time. I can see a very clear improvement in your decluttering muscles over the past few months specifically. Now you basically declutter like someone without hoarding disorder! You have made such tremendous progress it's incredible
I wish i could have shared my Dad's process of downsizing his tools and garage stuff, before he and mum moved into aged care. It would have been lovely to hear their input about their stuff, now theyre both in heaven. Melanie, you and your mum are very wise to start this process now. I also love that youre so selfless, in wishing joy for the future owners of your stuff. That's a very sweet way to think.
Thank you for sharing!
Due to health issues my parents (age 87 and 84) decided to move to a retirement home this year.
They used to live in a house with a garden and a basement for 30 years and they had a lot of stuff, but they managed to clear it out and reduce their belongings to the bare minimum in two months. I am so proud of them and so thankful!
It was a lot of work for all of us, it was physically and emotionally challenging, but we succeeded, some kitchen stuff and furniture went to younger family members, friends and neighbors, but most of it was donated to charity.
I think it is really better and easier to do this together instead of burden someone else to do this after your death.
I am so inspired and motivated now, that I have decided not to wait until I am 80 but to start right now in my sixties. I have no kids, so I have to do it on my own and I am free to decide what to do with my belongings. I think it makes much sense to aim for an unburdened life especially when you are getting older and daily tasks become more challenging.
I started to konmari my shoes, all shoes with heels (10 pairs, some worn only once or twice) go to charity next week. I had an emotional attachment to them, but finally I can let them go! 😀
Thank you for talking through the process of letting go of items & telling us why & the thought process! It was soooo helpful! I think when you just explain why you hoard but don’t explain HOW you let go, non-hoarders benefit, but hoarders aren’t helped, just discouraged &/or frustrated.
Miss Pepper had lots of fun 😹
I had to go through my parents’ belongings. That’s so difficult. Do it now if you just can ❤
I can't wait to see the boys clean out the play space.
Miss pepper is so playful in this video x x
You’re doing so well! It’s a great idea to go through downsizing with your parents - smart! You look great, by the way, so tanned and with a bright, blue dress! I hope your summer is really fun!
Great job on decluttering in this video and especially with the Fall Decor video!! You are so right that change and consistency take time, same thing with so many other issues in life - weight loss, healthy eating/ diet, exercise and money management all rely on that patience
The growth you’ve had over the past 4 years has been amazing to witness ❤ 🎉
Melanie, I just want you to know that I appreciate you and your channel. I really like listening to how you talk your way through deciding if you want to keep an item or to let it go. It's really helping me. I have tons of boxes to go through that were in storage of my things as well as a lot of my mother's things that I have since she passed away. It' very difficult but, we can do hard things right? 😄
Another great sort…. Congratulations again. Well done on your continued effort 🎉❤😊
I help my parents to declutter all the time. They are not good at starting it, but they are OK with letting go of stuff. They have lived in the same house for ca 45 years, and they have a big garage as well. 😅 I used to try to help my aunt with decluttering, but she didn't want to let anything go,so it was harder. She died suddenly this May, and my cousins spent the whole summer going through her house. She had a lot of everything and a great ability to fit a lot in wardrobes etc. 😅❤ I got some of her clothes,I wanted to have some memories....but after a month, I tried on the clothes again and donated everything except a jacket. I have so many fond memories, I don't need the clothes. She was a lot like you, extremely caring, loved cute thing, Christmas, giving presents 🎁 💖 and host family gatherings. I will continue with my own and my parents decluttering and organizing. I'm happy every time some space in my home is easier to maintain. Thank you for all the inspiration! 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤
Wow that is a HUGE tossy tossy pile! Sentimental is difficult. The Declutter Hub podcast in UK does a similar emotion based approach to decluttering. They do not believe in one size fits all so they have a great variety of guests for different things. 3 pertain to the eventual decluttering for mom and dad. Episode 302 guest Jo Jacob is actually geared towards the older person downsizing. Most of her clients are retired going from a big house into a small apartment in a retirement community. Episode 284 is called Exploring grief and clutter. This was extremely interesting. I lost my mom young it really helped me. The last is just good for everyone Episode 299 the Importance of Patience, it is important to be patient with ourselves!
Thank you for sharing your journey. I have been following it since your sunglasses day!
I try to emulate your perseverance and to give myself grace in tackling my own mental hurdles.
Those christmas ornaments are my definition of childhood, and the perfect decoration. Colourful, beatiful.
Cute dress!💕
I’m always amazed at how far you’ve come and how brave you are especially your parents stuff
😱 Wow. You let go of a number of things that i would've kept. I actually felt the anxiety. I absolutely LOVE that you talk through the decision-making process with us. 🥰
I love your videos and journey!! It’s obvious you are a crafter because you call the jumbles modge podge instead of hodgepodge 🤣
Keep up the incredible work. Looking forward to your future garage sales!!
Love your basement declutters! Great video!
You have come so far and got rid of a ton this episode. Great job! Celebrating with you.
Great declutter as always
Wow that was absolutely amazing. So much that can go in the yard sale just from this pile is fantastic. Im looking forward to seeing the yard sale. Miss Pepper is exhausted from all the work. Well done again Miss Heart ❤️ you are an inspiration. Have a great week. Mary, Joes wife 🙇♀️👏💪👍🙏💐🐈🦄
Even if you are not very organized, your beautiful and kind heart is more important than any organizing skills❤
I am so proud of you. Your decluttering muscles are strong. Thanks for the inspiration and encouragement.
I enjoy your bathroom declutters. Do you think that could be on your list of video ideas?
I admire the strength. You are so grounded and face the feelings head on. Your basement is looking great.
My yaaard sale senses are tingling!! Can’t wait! Amazing insights on your parents stuff. I’m going to have to do this with my mom
You should really let your parents go through their own stuff and get rid of it what they want and not even add you in the equation. If they want to get rid of it let them and then the stuff that actually means something will be what you will only have to go through in the end. If they made the decision to let it go then there should be no reason you need to go through as well. Less stress or having to make a decision on something that has already been decided to let go of. Don’t let someone else’s stuff occupy your mind.
September 2024. We went to several garage sales today. I bought one plastic bin for my silk flowers. People had huge collections of fabulous items. I don't need
more craft items. I'm clearing shelves. I do one arrangement for each season. We're in a 2BR condo. Tina, Al's wife
You can access the back corner again!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤🎉
Love the progress you are making! 💜
I wish my mom or grandma had vintage Christmas ornaments like that to give me! ❤ You did great today! 👍
Excellent tossy tossy.
Pepper was so cute playing with the coloring book. I love seeing her in your videos!!! Thank you for your videos they have been a blessing to me!!!!
It is such a joy to watch you grow. Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us. ❤
Alot of fantastic yard sale items fantastic job beautiful lady congratulations you did a great job huge tossy pile congratulations 💜🦄
you are one amazing woman ❤. I was encouraged to let the last of my deceased hubs winter gear. They were very thankful, so it made it a lot easier.
Wow! Great job! I love listening to you talk through the difficult stuff.
You wear some really beautiful clothes. You always look so lovely. Keep up the good work of decluttering ❤
I have that exact table runner!
It's really cute. I was thinking, keep it, keep it, as she was talking about it, but the truth is, I live on a farm, so it'd definitely get ruined if I tried to put it out. 😂
Love watching you sweep at the end. It shows that the task is finished (except for getting the trash and recycling out). Can’t wait for you next yard sale. How is the search for a plumber going?
My Dad didn't give away his things before he passed, but he did talk about them so I knew their stories and what was important to him. When he passed, I asked Mom if I could have certain items. Mom gave me many things as the years went by and when she did she would tell me about the item, how she got it or who gave it and when she used it. Some of her jewelry she gave to me with a note explaining the particulars. I still have those notes with each of the pieces.
I think it would be a good idea to talk about the items with your parents, rather than your mom just dropping them off. Then you can also talk about your memories of the times those items were used. It might help you let go of the things easier. Also, after you talk, take a picture of your parent(s) with the items. That way you can still trigger those memories even though the item has moved on.
Love it! Good ideas to start going thru Mom's stuff....I'm a mom trying to get numbers of things gone and sorted, too. Have gone thru loads of old business paperwork and files to get that down to only what I have to keep. Also household stuff that isn't useful anymore or doesn't look good or I don't need...The hard part about that stuff is how you actually get it gone.
Check about your county’s hazardous waste center
@@debratakagawa4764 Thank you..Yes. luckily, I have a son who takes care of paints and electronics and such for me.
I've declutter a ton of stuff from my office
Another big chunk decluttered. Congrats
I would love tshirts with my 2 favorite Miss Heart sayings: "and that's ok" and "give yourself grace" if you ever decide to make merchandise! 😊❤
Girl you are so strong and you said that perfectly about your parents things!
Great job. Looking forward to seeing the boys decutter there things
You are doing an amazing job!! Great job donating sentimental items clothing, etc.!
Great job
Wow ❤
You did amazing 🤩
I would love to see a whole half a day or one day declutter to see how much you could get done in a larger chunk of time.
They won't remember those items they have been in boxes/bins for how long I might be wrong but I would toss without asking them. Once the garage is done start doing their home downsizing and donation?
So proud of you about the table runner!
I'm Swedish death cleaning now. I would like to be down to just the stuff I use...long process but a little more leaving and I'm trying to only bring in necessary items. Right now, the items I want is a couple of solar lights for the yard.
You and your parents should do the gentle art of death cleaning, if she wants to get rid of stuff now then that’s great, you all can tackle it together. That way it’s not overwhelming when they are gone.
I hope you help your mum declutter as much as possible bit by bit, whilst she is still with you, because you don’t want to have gone through all this hard work over the last few years to empty out your basement; only to refill it with all your mum’s stuff. I know you have talked about Swedish Death Cleaning before, so you will already know how difficult it’s going to be for you if you have to deal with everything in one go.
Wow it’s been a long time since I’ve seen one of your videos and you’ve clearly been busy! ❤
As far as the boys clothes, you can turn their shirts that you do love into pillows or a quilt
U should get rid of some organization boxes
U have so manyyy
Great job! This was a great video!! I am looking forward to your yard sale! You can make .50¢ and $1 tables!
My mom is a full blown hoarder - the bad kind. Animals, animal waste in the house, etc. She'll get rid of a bunch of stuff, then turn around and fill it again. Not looking forward to that mess.
I think you'll see a HUGE jump in the basement when you declutter your empty bins. Can I gently suggest that you pick a type and size that you want to keep, match up all the lids and get rid of the rest? I don't think you'll ever need them.
I have a theory about the B's. (baskets, bags, bins) - The more you have, the more stuff you keep in them. I have one laundry basket for this reason. For years I had no laundry baskets because stuff would just sit in the basket.
No pressure, something for you to consider when you're ready.
Or at least put them to use by switching them out with those cardboard boxes so anything that does remain, doesn't end up ruined.
Boys clothes! I need boys clothes! Unfortunately I live in Germany. Good job! You will make yourself and other people very happy with the yardsales ❤ As I buy mostly kids stuff Second hand I know.
You'll be able to go back to these videos to see the things you let go of and remember.
I really wanna see about the yard saleeee
Hello from Germany, hi Miss Heart and miouw pepper. 🎉
Will you be making a memory box for your parents stuff? 🌻
The traditional saying to describe an assorted mix of items is usually “ hodgepodge “. I think you mixed up the word with the crafting glue “Mod Podge”. However I knew exactly what you meant. 😂😂😂.
I had the same thought!
You don’t need to confirm everything with your kids. As a parent, you can make some logical decisions on your own.
She does this for a reason. So her sons practice letting go and to give them autonomy over their things.
@@orysyaf8337 I understand that. But it doesn’t have to be everything. Clothes that don’t fit, bicycle helmets outgrown. That’s just over the top.
14:41 shows to go 😂
Pepper said get rid of the coloring book