Moving is a breeze when you are an ultra minimalist :) Hang out with me today as I prep to move and fit everything I own into my little Volkswagen Beetle 💖
I’ve moved so many times in my life and I’ve collected so many “tips and tricks” to make moving easier BUT by far the best moving tip is to just have less stuff. It makes most of those tips obsolete 😅
I have so much respect for you . I’ve helped many people move and it had so much traumatic energy around it I could hardly believe it! This was so healing and beautiful!! ❤🙏🏻
Here in sweet little Switzerland we have to pay for trash bags and one roll with 10 bags costs like 20 bugs. Also we collect everything that is made of paper or cardboard, we put it in a paperbag and place it at the street next to our home and once a week a truck would drive up and down the streets to collect our paper stuff for recycling. And then we collect things that are made of glass and food cans, because every supermarket here has recycling containers for glass, cans, batteries and plastic bottles. So there is not much trash around in our country. 🙂
It is the same in Norway, but we have containers around were we through away our paper and plastic. And when you bring your bottles to the shop you get some money back.
And I thought I had moved with very little stuff 😳 I moved from a 160 square meter house to a 60 square meter apartment. I only took 10 moving boxes and a TV with me. Best wishes from the north of Germany 🤗
*Yes! Girl!!! = Only-ONE-Trash-Can Club Member here too. The extras got ditched when I downsized years ago. #NotGoingBack😆 *Imagine the increase of clean, calm spaces if more people adopted your "mandatory cleaning dance party time!" 💃👯🕺 *Reached out to Solgaard with every good reason why a collaboration/sponsorship with you would be a WIN-WIN all around. You are one of the most truly genuine "non-influencers" who can influence me to purchase a good functional product worth having. *This was a FAB-U-lous packing/dance party! Thank you for sharing another terrific video. You have surely helped many viewers see what is possible as a result of mindful choices.🤗
Wow that was so very cool of you to contact Solgaard- I am truly touched 🥹 And also happy to wear the “anti-influencer” hat 😅😅 Thank you for being part of the family here, and glad you enjoyed the dance party 😄💜
Every time I watch one of your videos I start looking around my house to see what else I can live without and I always find something.to get rid of .Last weekend. I got rid of a wall mirror, 2 closet doors, a dish rack, and an air conditioner… All were donated on marketplace .Let’s see what I find this weekend…
I LOVED this video!!! 30min of pure bliss, thank you! I’m so excited to see you thrive in your new place, and I cannot wait for the new house tour! 🥰 Wishing you always the best, Alicia. Take care!! ❤
As someone who has moved 15 times in 20 years, I love a good pack with me! You’re making me wish I could go more minimal (I have, but the hubs and kids only so much). Thanks for sharing!
This is impressive! Even though I cannot be as minimal as you I never fail to learn something from you. Simplicity is freedom! All the best as you move on to a new season in your life.
After watching your video, I decided to clear out this weekend. There's a lot of rain in Switzerland at the moment and hiking isn't fun there. To be honest, I'll just throw a lot of things away. You are definitely an ultra minimalist and a huge inspiration to me. You once said that you just don't do anything in the evening, just meditation and rest, I can't manage that. Would be happy to see a video on how to do this.😊
Hello my friend Felix- so I actually have a video dedicated to this: it’s called “my ultra minimalist evening routine” if you want to check that out ;) Happy Decluttering 🌟
I find myself contantly busy despite of no clutter in a home. I cannot relax and it became a problem. Vice versa effect of minimalism. Like I am trapped in my own box, constantly declutteri g and organising, over and over again. Need help. Video is awesome like always ❤ You talk real stuff, with no sugar coating. Love it ❤
Check out my video “how I broke my addiction to stimulus” where I go over letting go the need to be constantly busy and learning to live slow and just “be”. I have another video titled “my ultra minimalist evening routine” that shows what I do in free time, as decluttering is not something I really have to do anymore ;)
That is easier than our last move with four children, two small boats (we lived by the sea) a huge aquarium and my husbands tools and hobby stuff, oldtimer car, fourteen chickens and their coop, two cats and five rabbits through two to three feet of snow 😂 (but all my stuff fits in a medium suitcase, at least that was easy) Wish you all the best at your new place! It was very calming to see you pack 😅
I’ve been off the social media train a while but you would not know it from the speed and vigour with which I looked forward to and sat down to watch this video. Decluttering nerds unite! So inspiring and brilliantly done. Share for others watching: Old pillows and any fabric can be recycled using the ForDays Take Back Bag - not sponsored either but it was a game changer when I found take back bags!
Love! I’ve moved almost every year since I was in high school so I know how to pack. Just moved the other day. My husband doesn’t want to get rid of stuff and I’m a minimalist. I wish I could pack up my life that quick! ❤
Sometimes the doors of opportunity shut when we live with too much. Several years ago, I bypassed on an opportunity to live somewhere with a wonderful view because the thought of moving was overwhelming. Since then, I've slowly (very slowly at times) made progress with questioning and letting go of the material things that may be holding me back. Thanks to you and your courage to share your experiences and deep insight, I've had a resurgence in motivation and stepped up my pace! 💖
This is wonderful to hear and you bring up a very good point about missed opportunities. Glad you have found new zest for your journey of simplification 🌟🌟
My mother has been talking about moving for 20 years, but she's stuck in a house with too much stuff. I'm wondering how her life would have looked like if she had been a minimalist, and I will not do the same mistake.
I watched this video after watching Christine McConnell's latest video. This is my extreme dichotomy. One part of me wants to live in an Italianate house with an antique writing desk and loads of book. The other part of me wants to be able to load everything I own into my Hyundai. LOL! I'm looking forward to seeing your new apartment!
Hah I can relate- while I’m always a minimalist the Gemini in me often creates such splits lol.. Maybe there’s an antique desk that can still fit in your car?? 😂🤣
I have a trash can in each room and everyday I take them and dump them in the kitchen trash. I agree it’s ridiculous. 😅. That was the easiest move I’ve ever seen. I strive to live this simple.
Ohh this makes me miss the 13 years where everything I owned could fit into my car. I have the fridge, lounges, mattress, and bed frame now, but I do have the joy of decluttering all the small items (I accumulated a bit after I settled in, which then became overwhelming, but I've given away over half my excess already; not long til I reach my new goal 😀)
When I moved once I only took what fit in a backpack and left everything behind. There is something really freeing about starting fresh. Traveling light allows you start over easily! That is what I love about that. I know putting roots is important but that’s for when that time is right to do. That varies for everyone!
“Important” has no one size fits all. Roots are great, but some of us are migratory animals ;) I can’t wait to go down to just a backpack my soul is calling for it. Cheers my friend 💜
Oh, trash bins… When I got married and we moved into our home, my husband wanted to basically go on a shopping spree. At one point he was looking at $100 trash bins (um what) and that’s where I finally put my foot down. I said I have one from my mom’s for the kitchen and a small one for the bathroom, we don’t need anything else. And I suggested (to his horror) that we use a moving box for recycling since that has to be clean items anyway. Somehow I didn’t have to die on that hill and two years later we have the same old bins and box… of course he did but a fancy one for his office 😂. All that for a container that holds literal trash. I work my butt off, I’m not willing to spend money on that when I have something that works just fine. Definitely not the normal perspective but I got a little win there. 😂
This is so good. Realistic line of sometimes you have to surrender to trash. We are still very conscious. Peaceful calm energy vibes to your new place, thanks for sharing 💚
Hello Alicia ! What a great and fun video, thank you for your sharing 🤗 I value your ideas, insight and... values so much ! When I owned my first car at the age of 20, I told myself that everything I owned must fit in it so there is a special feel with this video ! I don't own any trash can (I reuse my little doggy dry food bags). I wish you all the best for your move and I look forward to seeing you soon, À bientôt 🌞🌿🌸
Alicia, what a great packing video! It’s amazing how little we actually need as opposed to think we need to survive and thrive. Though I would not be able to go as minimal as you. For instance, you don’t seem to keep any first aid supplies (eg plasters/band aid for a cut finger)? After 40 years in this place, packing for a move would be a nightmare! I have been successful in pruning some of our possessions, but as hubby is definitely not the minimalist type, I can only go so far. At least I can work on my own stuff., and I still have a way to go before I feel I’ve got to the right amount for me.
Oooh Alicia, you will be moving into your new home the week of the new moon 🌚 the new moon brings a touch of good luck for fresh new beginnings - such as a house move! ✨️ You're such a beautiful dancer, even with the slippers on! 😆 Have an amazing weekend.💛
Alicia, wow what a great packing session and an excellent example of one of the big benefits of ultraminimalism. I have moved many times in my life never with just this few of items. One of the big benefits of this is that you're not moving any furniture which saves a lot of time and money. Great job. Looking forward to seeing your new place and how you adapt it to your lifestyle. Will you be closer to work in your new place?
I moved a lot growing up, and I remember all the packing mum and I did. Luckily, we lived very simply, especially compared to most families, and even though moving came with stress, it was also easier than most. The amount of stuff you have, is pretty much how I'd like to have if we ever moved again
I adored this video. You are so inspiring. I’m moving Sunday back in with my parents (they aren’t minimalists) so it’s going to be hard to adjust. Unfortunately, my husband and I are separating. That’s why I’m moving, but you have really inspired me to downsize even more before me and my two daughters move, thank you!
I am sorry to hear about your separation- I hope this is (or will become) a peaceful thing and I wish you healing in this. You can’t control your parents but you can control your own choices and set a positive example for your daughters about intentional living. Blessings to you 💖
Thank you. It’s tough, but I thoroughly believe what’s meant to be will be. You words mean more than you know. I’m going to take this time to focus on myself and my daughters. Thank you so much. Your videos bring me peace. ❤
It is so nice to see you parking and moving! Even tough you had a busy day you weekend calm and serene and could even enjoy your last evening with the thing you enjoyed such as eating out have a walk and enjoy the sea. I hope more people will adopt to this kind of living because it give you so much freedom that it even radiates just from film. Thank you for sharing
LOVE THIS SO MUCH!!! Talk about all the benefits that come with living minimally but happy. You definitely have inspired me in my own journey of minimizing and keeping my most valued essentials. Thank you so much for emphasizing what matters most in life. Can’t wait to see your next chapter. WELL DONE🎉🎉
Fabulous video! Your content is absolute therapy for me! These videos keep me mindful of accumulating material things that are not necessary. Thanks so much for sharing your journey! ❤
That was fun! What inspired me to downsize was being on the go cross-country constantly, all the travel and international moves. Felt really constraining to own a bunch of cr*** 😄. Things fluctuate since but I feel like I learned what matters and what weighs me down (literally and mentally). Best and easiest advice is to use what you‘ve got 💪🏼
Love the dance moves 😍😍😍 and I really enjoyed this packing video, it’s amazing how you were able to pack everything in 50min, make me want to have even less so I can experience this lightness and freedom 🩷🩷 I am happpy that you found a new place and can’t wait to see the moving in, I hope you make a video 🤩🤩 it will also be interesting to see what things you decide to add to your new space. I moved not too long ago and I find myself also being careful on what I bring in and that it adds a good energy 🥰🥰
That’s great you have awareness and intention for what you are bringing into the new space! Thank you so much for the well wishes and glad you enjoyed ☺️✨💚
Haha I had the same realization about trashcans earlier this year:-) Why own more than 1 in my home? I love how you managed to fit your belongings in the car and still be rooted in your local community and friends and work!
Love the Video 🎉 and i wish you the best moving and staying at youre friends :) im hyped for all the new Videos in youre new Apartment. Have a good time 🤗☀️✨ thank you for the calm an inspirational content
That was truly amazing! I hope you’re not too far from the beach in your new place. I hope your move-in goes smoothly. Looking forward to seeing that too!
My microwave broke and I was happy. One less thing! Less things to manage. I recently moved and didn’t have a potholder and my thick washcloth works great! 🙏
thank you for this, i love this guidance--it is freedom, and gratitude. wish i had been more like this in the past..i can rid myself of things easy tho...thank you for your example----deatra
You are such an inspiration. We just moved last weekend and I am on a minimalist journey, but watching your videos helps me to even be more mindful of what I bring into my home and decluttering and letting go of things not needed.❤
That was so satisfying to watch, thank you! 💜 You always inspire me to declutter even more, which is so freeing. I'm curious to see, what you're going to do with the bed situation. For now, my mattress is still on the floor after moving, but there needs to be an air circulation… Don't you get your paychecks for example in paper? In germany we usually do, so I have folders for all my paperwork 📄📄📄😅 All the best for the move to your new space, may it be comfortable and inspiring ☺️✨
So glad you enjoyed! And no thankfully all of my paychecks are directly deposited straight into my account so everything is digital :) Bed update coming soon 😁
I'm total agreement about the trash bins! It was a point of contention with my partner but I also just hate things that just sit on the floor without more than one purpose. One less thing to push around with the broom.
Have you seem the lesbian minimalist couple from South Africa? They are so cute and live furniture free in their late 50s. They now have a cat and joke that he has more furniture then them. They sleep on the floor and place kitchen items on higher or lower shelves so they have to reach or squat to reach them so they stay strong.
It's great that you don't need the winter clothes. I like your minimalism. I have much more staff than you, but I think that everything will match into my car (except of the winter tires, so I have to optimize my minimalism )) ).
In the Walmart outdoors section they sell these white Fanny packs that are pretty cute I think they’re like ten bucks but look like the lululemon dupes
She did a good job on the upkeep- it’s just nearly impossible to keep mildew out in an older building straight on the coast. It’s all good- onward and upward 🙂🩷
I look forward to your videos as I resonate to your minimalist lifestyle and actually am able to implement what you deeply embody. I have watched other minimalism videos and they ain’t it! lol🙏🌺
Awesome! Im excited to see what yoy do for a bed. Although I like the idea of floor sleeping, I just can't do it.😊 (Maybe when I was younger but not now).
@@Exploravore You can do a scotch tape test for $40 and send it in to a lab and find out what kind of mold it is and if it's the "more" toxic kind--though all mold is very unhealthy.
We don't have any bins in our home at all. I keep biodegradable nappy bags for any trash and put them in the outdoor bins each day. Recently family stayed and wanted to buy us a bin and a toaster lol.
Haha! Yes, I get that all the time, yet I have far more stuff than Alicia! Goodness knows what folk I know would think of I ever managed to be as minimal as you. I very much respect and agree with a lot of your values, though! ( most recent - let me buy you some curtains - for a window that looks out onto my beautiful, small, courtyard garden where no one can see in!)
@@lynnoorman2144 it's funny isn't it!? In some way it's like they feel sorry for us as though we are deprived and yet we feel liberated by not having all the 'extras';)
Great video! You are so cool, I want to watch videos by you doing you every day! (and take vit B12, it’s great that you are now, and of course you don’t feel any benefits, but after several years of not taking, we risk severe neurological problems)
Every time I watch your videos I want to get rid of everything lol
I didn’t want this video to end
Haha Awe! 🥹🩷
I loved the days in my 20s when everything fit in my car with bike and skiis on top. 63 now and working on phasing back into that life.
Can always get there! I’ll be 40 in a few days and I have wayyyyy less stuff than I did in my 20s ;)
I’ve moved so many times in my life and I’ve collected so many “tips and tricks” to make moving easier BUT by far the best moving tip is to just have less stuff. It makes most of those tips obsolete 😅
Yes 💯💯🌟
I started eating out of one bowl and using my cutting board as my plate because I thought that just made so much simple sense!🙏
Nice!
I have so much respect for you . I’ve helped many people move and it had so much traumatic energy around it I could hardly believe it! This was so healing and beautiful!! ❤🙏🏻
Thank you glad you enjoyed 💛💛
Here in sweet little Switzerland we have to pay for trash bags and one roll with 10 bags costs like 20 bugs.
Also we collect everything that is made of paper or cardboard, we put it in a paperbag and place it at the street next to our home and once a week a truck would drive up and down the streets to collect our paper stuff for recycling.
And then we collect things that are made of glass and food cans, because every supermarket here has recycling containers for glass, cans, batteries and plastic bottles.
So there is not much trash around in our country. 🙂
Imagine if the entire World did that? It would be amazing.
It is the same in Norway, but we have containers around were we through away our paper and plastic. And when you bring your bottles to the shop you get some money back.
That is great. There is recycling here in America but a lot of people still ignore it :/
And I thought I had moved with very little stuff 😳 I moved from a 160 square meter house to a 60 square meter apartment. I only took 10 moving boxes and a TV with me. Best wishes from the north of Germany 🤗
Hugs to Germany 🌸🦋🩵
*Yes! Girl!!! = Only-ONE-Trash-Can Club Member here too. The extras got ditched when I downsized years ago. #NotGoingBack😆
*Imagine the increase of clean, calm spaces if more people adopted your "mandatory cleaning dance party time!" 💃👯🕺
*Reached out to Solgaard with every good reason why a collaboration/sponsorship with you would be a WIN-WIN all around. You are one of the most truly genuine "non-influencers" who can influence me to purchase a good functional product worth having.
*This was a FAB-U-lous packing/dance party! Thank you for sharing another terrific video. You have surely helped many viewers see what is possible as a result of mindful choices.🤗
Wow that was so very cool of you to contact Solgaard- I am truly touched 🥹 And also happy to wear the “anti-influencer” hat 😅😅 Thank you for being part of the family here, and glad you enjoyed the dance party 😄💜
Every time I watch one of your videos I start looking around my house to see what else I can live without and I always find something.to get rid of .Last weekend. I got rid of a wall mirror, 2 closet doors, a dish rack, and an air conditioner… All were donated on marketplace .Let’s see what I find this weekend…
Oohhhh that was a good declutter nice work!! 😄
Your car is excruciatingly cute. And a matching yellow travel bag. It's too good. Off the charts groovy. 😊💛
Thank you ☺️💕
I LOVED this video!!! 30min of pure bliss, thank you! I’m so excited to see you thrive in your new place, and I cannot wait for the new house tour! 🥰 Wishing you always the best, Alicia. Take care!! ❤
Thank you so much for these lovely words Natalia- I appreciate you! 🌻🩵
As someone who has moved 15 times in 20 years, I love a good pack with me! You’re making me wish I could go more minimal (I have, but the hubs and kids only so much). Thanks for sharing!
Welcome! Glad you enjoyed 🙂🩵
This is impressive! Even though I cannot be as minimal as you I never fail to learn something from you. Simplicity is freedom!
All the best as you move on to a new season in your life.
Thank you so much Wendy 💖💖💖
After watching your video, I decided to clear out this weekend. There's a lot of rain in Switzerland at the moment and hiking isn't fun there. To be honest, I'll just throw a lot of things away.
You are definitely an ultra minimalist and a huge inspiration to me.
You once said that you just don't do anything in the evening, just meditation and rest, I can't manage that.
Would be happy to see a video on how to do this.😊
Hello my friend Felix- so I actually have a video dedicated to this: it’s called “my ultra minimalist evening routine” if you want to check that out ;) Happy Decluttering 🌟
Appreciated the 90s era style rave music :-)
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I find myself contantly busy despite of no clutter in a home. I cannot relax and it became a problem. Vice versa effect of minimalism. Like I am trapped in my own box, constantly declutteri g and organising, over and over again. Need help. Video is awesome like always ❤ You talk real stuff, with no sugar coating. Love it ❤
Check out my video “how I broke my addiction to stimulus” where I go over letting go the need to be constantly busy and learning to live slow and just “be”. I have another video titled “my ultra minimalist evening routine” that shows what I do in free time, as decluttering is not something I really have to do anymore ;)
That is easier than our last move with four children, two small boats (we lived by the sea) a huge aquarium and my husbands tools and hobby stuff, oldtimer car, fourteen chickens and their coop, two cats and five rabbits through two to three feet of snow 😂
(but all my stuff fits in a medium suitcase, at least that was easy)
Wish you all the best at your new place! It was very calming to see you pack 😅
Oh wow that’s quite the caravan you had! Sounds like a big and happy family 🩷🩷🩷 Glad you enjoyed 🙏🏻
I may be doing more decluttering and releasing things weekend. Thanks for the encouragement.
Nice!! Happy decluttering!! 🌟💜🌟
I’ve been off the social media train a while but you would not know it from the speed and vigour with which I looked forward to and sat down to watch this video. Decluttering nerds unite! So inspiring and brilliantly done. Share for others watching: Old pillows and any fabric can be recycled using the ForDays Take Back Bag - not sponsored either but it was a game changer when I found take back bags!
I absolutely get it 🇦🇺❤️
Thank you for this awesome tip!! And yes Declutter Nerds UNITE! 🤓😅💚
Love! I’ve moved almost every year since I was in high school so I know how to pack. Just moved the other day. My husband doesn’t want to get rid of stuff and I’m a minimalist. I wish I could pack up my life that quick! ❤
Ah yes it can be tricky with hoardy partners 😅😅 Hope everything went well with your move 🩵🩵
🎉I moved last year from a 4 bedroom house to an apartment in a Beetle convertible. Cheers!
Awesome! 🔥💜🔥
Sometimes the doors of opportunity shut when we live with too much. Several years ago, I bypassed on an opportunity to live somewhere with a wonderful view because the thought of moving was overwhelming. Since then, I've slowly (very slowly at times) made progress with questioning and letting go of the material things that may be holding me back. Thanks to you and your courage to share your experiences and deep insight, I've had a resurgence in motivation and stepped up my pace! 💖
This is wonderful to hear and you bring up a very good point about missed opportunities. Glad you have found new zest for your journey of simplification 🌟🌟
My mother has been talking about moving for 20 years, but she's stuck in a house with too much stuff. I'm wondering how her life would have looked like if she had been a minimalist, and I will not do the same mistake.
Everyone has their own path in life, but it’s great you are using the reflection of your mother to make more informed choices for yourself 💚
I watched this video after watching Christine McConnell's latest video. This is my extreme dichotomy. One part of me wants to live in an Italianate house with an antique writing desk and loads of book. The other part of me wants to be able to load everything I own into my Hyundai. LOL!
I'm looking forward to seeing your new apartment!
Hah I can relate- while I’m always a minimalist the Gemini in me often creates such splits lol.. Maybe there’s an antique desk that can still fit in your car?? 😂🤣
Simplest packing/moving I have ever seen!! Inspiration!!
I think I owned that little in my early 20's. So inspiring. Your dance moves killed it!!
Thank you ☺️🌸🩷
I have a trash can in each room and everyday I take them and dump them in the kitchen trash. I agree it’s ridiculous. 😅. That was the easiest move I’ve ever seen. I strive to live this simple.
Keep holding that intention and you will get there! 💖
You inspire me so much, I opened my TH-cam hoping to see a video from you and boom! New video, so excited for this🎉🎉
Thank you so much for your videos
You are welcome my friend 🩷🌸
Wow! Just wow!!👏👍♥️🇨🇦
Excited for your new adventure and thanks for taking us along!
Thank you! 🌟💜
Moving goals! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Can’t remember the last time I smiled for 30 min straight… loved this one so much 👌
Awe thank you ☺️💖✨
Thank you Alicia. You are and continue to be my favourite YTuber. It’s good to watch a kindred spirit on the other side of the world 🌎 ❤️🇦🇺
I'm watching from Oz too. Cheers :)
Thank you so much my friend 💚💚
you can definitely tell you are a professional dancer! love the cleaning dance!
Hehe thank you 😊💃🏻💖
I love how minimal you belonging are so very inspiring ❤great video can’t wait to see your new place .
Thank you 💜🌸
I’m so happy that you found a new place in time! Your Beetle is very cute 😊 Your videos inspire me to become more minimalistic, thank you for that.
Thank you! And you are welcome 🌸✨💚
Ohh this makes me miss the 13 years where everything I owned could fit into my car. I have the fridge, lounges, mattress, and bed frame now, but I do have the joy of decluttering all the small items (I accumulated a bit after I settled in, which then became overwhelming, but I've given away over half my excess already; not long til I reach my new goal 😀)
Awesome keep going 🔥🔥 It’s the little things that can really add up
Eye opening on the trash can! I think I’ll donate mine today. One less thing to clean around too!
Woohoo! 🌟
I'm so impressed and inspired.
Thank you 🙏🏻✨🦋
When I moved once I only took what fit in a backpack and left everything behind. There is something really freeing about starting fresh. Traveling light allows you start over easily! That is what I love about that. I know putting roots is important but that’s for when that time is right to do. That varies for everyone!
“Important” has no one size fits all. Roots are great, but some of us are migratory animals ;) I can’t wait to go down to just a backpack my soul is calling for it. Cheers my friend 💜
Oh, trash bins… When I got married and we moved into our home, my husband wanted to basically go on a shopping spree. At one point he was looking at $100 trash bins (um what) and that’s where I finally put my foot down. I said I have one from my mom’s for the kitchen and a small one for the bathroom, we don’t need anything else. And I suggested (to his horror) that we use a moving box for recycling since that has to be clean items anyway. Somehow I didn’t have to die on that hill and two years later we have the same old bins and box… of course he did but a fancy one for his office 😂. All that for a container that holds literal trash. I work my butt off, I’m not willing to spend money on that when I have something that works just fine. Definitely not the normal perspective but I got a little win there. 😂
lol sounds like a pretty good compromise.. And $100 trash cans?!!! 🤣🤣🤣
This is so good. Realistic line of sometimes you have to surrender to trash. We are still very conscious. Peaceful calm energy vibes to your new place, thanks for sharing 💚
Thank you glad you enjoyed :))
Hello Alicia ! What a great and fun video, thank you for your sharing 🤗 I value your ideas, insight and... values so much ! When I owned my first car at the age of 20, I told myself that everything I owned must fit in it so there is a special feel with this video ! I don't own any trash can (I reuse my little doggy dry food bags). I wish you all the best for your move and I look forward to seeing you soon, À bientôt 🌞🌿🌸
Merçi Violaine! And wow you’ve got a leg up on me on the trash! 😄 Nice to see you here again Mon Amie 💖
I never thought about the trash in the bathroom. It is silly especially when you live alone! 🙌
Right?!
Alicia, what a great packing video! It’s amazing how little we actually need as opposed to think we need to survive and thrive. Though I would not be able to go as minimal as you. For instance, you don’t seem to keep any first aid supplies (eg plasters/band aid for a cut finger)?
After 40 years in this place, packing for a move would be a nightmare! I have been successful in pruning some of our possessions, but as hubby is definitely not the minimalist type, I can only go so far. At least I can work on my own stuff., and I still have a way to go before I feel I’ve got to the right amount for me.
Yes all we can ever do is focus on ourselves 🙏🏻✨ Glad you enjoyed 💜💜
Oooh Alicia, you will be moving into your new home the week of the new moon 🌚 the new moon brings a touch of good luck for fresh new beginnings - such as a house move! ✨️
You're such a beautiful dancer, even with the slippers on! 😆
Have an amazing weekend.💛
Hahah thank you 💃🏻💃🏻 And yesss thank you for the reminder on the powerful new moon energy!! 🌚✨
I have too much stuff! You are inspiring!
Alicia, wow what a great packing session and an excellent example of one of the big benefits of ultraminimalism.
I have moved many times in my life never with just this few of items. One of the big benefits of this is that you're not moving any furniture which saves a lot of time and money.
Great job. Looking forward to seeing your new place and how you adapt it to your lifestyle.
Will you be closer to work in your new place?
Thank you mark! Yes it was definitely great to not spend any money on supplies/trucks/storage etc. :) …and I’ll be a little bit closer to work
I moved a lot growing up, and I remember all the packing mum and I did. Luckily, we lived very simply, especially compared to most families, and even though moving came with stress, it was also easier than most.
The amount of stuff you have, is pretty much how I'd like to have if we ever moved again
Yes moving is always a great way to come face to face with what you actually need, and what is useless crap lol
I adored this video. You are so inspiring. I’m moving Sunday back in with my parents (they aren’t minimalists) so it’s going to be hard to adjust. Unfortunately, my husband and I are separating. That’s why I’m moving, but you have really inspired me to downsize even more before me and my two daughters move, thank you!
I am sorry to hear about your separation- I hope this is (or will become) a peaceful thing and I wish you healing in this. You can’t control your parents but you can control your own choices and set a positive example for your daughters about intentional living. Blessings to you 💖
Thank you. It’s tough, but I thoroughly believe what’s meant to be will be. You words mean more than you know. I’m going to take this time to focus on myself and my daughters. Thank you so much. Your videos bring me peace. ❤
@Simplyminimal08 🙏🏻🩵
Great video!
Thank you 🩷🩷
It is so nice to see you parking and moving! Even tough you had a busy day you weekend calm and serene and could even enjoy your last evening with the thing you enjoyed such as eating out have a walk and enjoy the sea. I hope more people will adopt to this kind of living because it give you so much freedom that it even radiates just from film. Thank you for sharing
Thank you for this lovely reflection. Glad you enjoyed 😊💜
Seriously, I love moving. This video is great. As the kids would say "no notes". Excited to see what comes next for you.
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Sending good vibes for the start in your new place. Another great video. Thank you ☺️
Thank you so much Debbie 🩷🩷
You are reall inspiring ❤ never stop making Videos pls 😂
Thank you 🙏🏻✨🩵
Good job. Can't wait to see your new pad!
Thank you Katy! Coming soon… 😏🩵
LOVE THIS SO MUCH!!! Talk about all the benefits that come with living minimally but happy. You definitely have inspired me in my own journey of minimizing and keeping my most valued essentials. Thank you so much for emphasizing what matters most in life. Can’t wait to see your next chapter. WELL DONE🎉🎉
Thank you Carmen 🩷🌟🩷
Loved the cleaning dance! 🧹
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Fabulous video! Your content is absolute therapy for me! These videos keep me mindful of accumulating material things that are not necessary. Thanks so much for sharing your journey! ❤
You are most welcome 🌸
Good luck with the move. A fresh beginning. I love beginnings. I hope some day I become as light as you when I move. Much LOVE
Yes I agree fresh starts are the best!!! Sending love back my friend 🩵🩵
What a wonderful video! Thank you!
You are welcome Deirdra 🩷
That was fun! What inspired me to downsize was being on the go cross-country constantly, all the travel and international moves. Felt really constraining to own a bunch of cr*** 😄. Things fluctuate since but I feel like I learned what matters and what weighs me down (literally and mentally). Best and easiest advice is to use what you‘ve got 💪🏼
Yes amen to that!! 💖
You are so inspiring!!! I totally agree with the trash can issues. I hate the look of a trash can, so I have one in the kitchen and that's it!
Like why are there so many 🙃🙃🙃😁 Glad you escaped the trash can matrix 😄
Love it ❤
Love the dance moves 😍😍😍 and I really enjoyed this packing video, it’s amazing how you were able to pack everything in 50min, make me want to have even less so I can experience this lightness and freedom 🩷🩷 I am happpy that you found a new place and can’t wait to see the moving in, I hope you make a video 🤩🤩 it will also be interesting to see what things you decide to add to your new space. I moved not too long ago and I find myself also being careful on what I bring in and that it adds a good energy 🥰🥰
That’s great you have awareness and intention for what you are bringing into the new space! Thank you so much for the well wishes and glad you enjoyed ☺️✨💚
this is the most satisfying moving vlog ever! thank you for sharing!!🤍
Glad you enjoyed 😊🩵🩵
You're such an inspiration to me love your content and your attitude towards life!
Thank you 🩵🦋
Haha I had the same realization about trashcans earlier this year:-) Why own more than 1 in my home? I love how you managed to fit your belongings in the car and still be rooted in your local community and friends and work!
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Love the Video 🎉 and i wish you the best moving and staying at youre friends :) im hyped for all the new Videos in youre new Apartment. Have a good time 🤗☀️✨ thank you for the calm an inspirational content
Thank you so much Melissa! 💖💖
That was truly amazing! I hope you’re not too far from the beach in your new place. I hope your move-in goes smoothly. Looking forward to seeing that too!
Thank you Rebecca! ✨💚✨
I’m packing now to move in June, this has inspired me 😊
Woo! Happy fresh start to you Nicole! ✨
@rasaalchemy And happy fresh start to you too! 🩵🩵
Just when i thought you couldn't get more awesome, you mention The Lord of the Rings and become epic awesome!!
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I really enjoyed this video. I hope you love the new place. Best of wishes and a stress-free move.
Thank you so much 💜💜
My microwave broke and I was happy. One less thing! Less things to manage. I recently moved and didn’t have a potholder and my thick washcloth works great! 🙏
Nice!
Love it! So excited for your new adventure!
Thank you!! 🩵🩵
Watching you pack was relaxing 😎❤!!!!
Awe yay glad to hear that ☺️🩵
thank you for this, i love this guidance--it is freedom, and gratitude. wish i had been more like this in the past..i can rid myself of things easy tho...thank you for your example----deatra
All we have is the present but our past can always be a learning tool 💖🌸
Best of luck with your move!
Thank you so much Cindi!! 🌻🩵
You are such an inspiration. We just moved last weekend and I am on a minimalist journey, but watching your videos helps me to even be more mindful of what I bring into my home and decluttering and letting go of things not needed.❤
I drive a Volkswagen too! Those German cars are amazing
Yes! His name is Herbie and he has 207,000 miles on him! He’s my bestie and I hope to still have him for years and years ☺️🩷
So much fun to watch this packing & moving video!! Love it!! Thank you!! I Can't wait to see the moving in video, I'm so excited for you!!🥰🐈⬛🍀❤
Thank you!! 💖💖
That was so satisfying to watch, thank you! 💜 You always inspire me to declutter even more, which is so freeing. I'm curious to see, what you're going to do with the bed situation. For now, my mattress is still on the floor after moving, but there needs to be an air circulation… Don't you get your paychecks for example in paper? In germany we usually do, so I have folders for all my paperwork 📄📄📄😅 All the best for the move to your new space, may it be comfortable and inspiring ☺️✨
My pay cheques are emailed to me, thank goodness
So glad you enjoyed! And no thankfully all of my paychecks are directly deposited straight into my account so everything is digital :) Bed update coming soon 😁
Excellent ❤
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I'm total agreement about the trash bins! It was a point of contention with my partner but I also just hate things that just sit on the floor without more than one purpose. One less thing to push around with the broom.
Hahah yup!
Have you seem the lesbian minimalist couple from South Africa? They are so cute and live furniture free in their late 50s. They now have a cat and joke that he has more furniture then them.
They sleep on the floor and place kitchen items on higher or lower shelves so they have to reach or squat to reach them so they stay strong.
Oh wow cool! Haven’t seen them..
It's great that you don't need the winter clothes. I like your minimalism. I have much more staff than you, but I think that everything will match into my car (except of the winter tires, so I have to optimize my minimalism )) ).
Nice!!
Fantastic video ! ! !
Thank you! 💜💜💜
now if i could learn how to feed myself with confidence...even tho i do eat well---just probably not enough---bless you Alicia
Set the intention and you will get there 💖
In the Walmart outdoors section they sell these white Fanny packs that are pretty cute I think they’re like ten bucks but look like the lululemon dupes
Cool thanks for this tip! I’m hoping to find something second hand but it may require some patience 🤪
These landlords need to use some of their profit for renovation. As a renter, it makes me sick how they let everything go mouldy, rusty, dirty etc.
She did a good job on the upkeep- it’s just nearly impossible to keep mildew out in an older building straight on the coast. It’s all good- onward and upward 🙂🩷
This was so satisfying to watch!
I look forward to your videos as I resonate to your minimalist lifestyle and actually am able to implement what you deeply embody. I have watched other minimalism videos and they ain’t it! lol🙏🌺
Thank you Emily so glad you are finding resonance here 🙏🏻🌿💚
Awesome! Im excited to see what yoy do for a bed. Although I like the idea of floor sleeping, I just can't do it.😊 (Maybe when I was younger but not now).
Thank you! Bed update coming soon 😉🩷
I got my moving boxes from work too! Lol
Sharing is caring 😄
The mould disclaimer! Made me laugh
I was laughing because I was one of the ones who was so concerned. It's the Mom in me,LOL
@smallhouseinthemeadow6131 hehe thank you I appreciate the concern but it’s likely just mildew which is a non toxic kind of mold
@@Exploravore You can do a scotch tape test for $40 and send it in to a lab and find out what kind of mold it is and if it's the "more" toxic kind--though all mold is very unhealthy.
@bethmccall9254 thank you- I am out of the space now and won’t be returning. Onward and upward 🩵
We don't have any bins in our home at all. I keep biodegradable nappy bags for any trash and put them in the outdoor bins each day. Recently family stayed and wanted to buy us a bin and a toaster lol.
Hahahah ahhh family always trying to help.. My family are a wonderful people but all maximalists and they cannot comprehend why I live this way 😅😅
@@Exploravore 😂yes us minimalists can be a mystery to our maximalist friends and family 😁
Haha! Yes, I get that all the time, yet I have far more stuff than Alicia! Goodness knows what folk I know would think of I ever managed to be as minimal as you. I very much respect and agree with a lot of your values, though! ( most recent - let me buy you some curtains - for a window that looks out onto my beautiful, small, courtyard garden where no one can see in!)
@@lynnoorman2144 it's funny isn't it!? In some way it's like they feel sorry for us as though we are deprived and yet we feel liberated by not having all the 'extras';)
@lynnoorman2144 Lol!
Great video! You are so cool, I want to watch videos by you doing you every day! (and take vit B12, it’s great that you are now, and of course you don’t feel any benefits, but after several years of not taking, we risk severe neurological problems)
Thank you, and glad you enjoyed 💜
Love the cute dance moves❤️🙏you had fun!
Thank you ☺️🩷
Love it 👌❤️
So inspiring! ✨ Good luck in your new place, exciting times 🪷
Thank you!! 🌟🩵