As always, thank you Dawn for your inspiring videos! I'll have to finish watching on my lunch break, but just wanted to tell you, you're a beautiful person, warm-hearted and sincere. Thank you for opening up your life & home with us. You are a blessing to many; please don't forget it! 😊❤😊
I have nothing to declutter. I already decluttered the things that didn't bring me joy or serve a purpose. Now I'm mindful about what I bring in the house. I would never get rid of my clothes or bags because I use them and enjoy them. I would never get rid of books because they bring me comfort and joy. Years later I will want to re-read books or someone else will want to read it. I have few pots/pans and dishes, and they get used.
Great ideas Dawn. Yesterday I decluttered makeup, 6 lip glosses, 1 lipstick, 4 eye pencils, 2 foundation/highlighters, I just don't wear alot of makeup anyway so why keep this old stuff. It's only getting older every day. Get rid of worn out or uncomfortable bras,
The stuff I left at the bus stop to give is gone!!! I'm trying to eliminate plastic. Did you know peanut butter lids fit mason jars? They are great for dry storage, leftovers, tea, water. I have jewelry I don't wear also. Time to gift it. I hadn't thought of that, thanks.
The bus stop is a great place. I have put some things on the curb, but things have changed around here, so I am not putting things on the curb right by my house.
Dawn, I have been looking into corners and boxes myself, with a goal to move things on to the people who need them. Each thing that leaves the house makes me a very happy woman.
I started getting rid of extra decorative items that need to be washed, like throws, curtains, extra pillow shams, throw rugs, etc. My house looks less cluttered & I save on laundry.
Love your ideas! I have been doing decluttering off and on. One way I PREVENT an accumulation of spices, baking dry goods (flour, sugar, cocoa) etc. is to buy these items, as needed, from a store that contains bulk goods. I can buy just the right amount of spice and flour for a one-time baking and not have any ingredients left over. ---maybe you have to shop around for that type of store. I really don't bake any more so do not need bags of flour, etc.
thanks dawn ! True story: i thought of you yesterday, i was in a car accident, luckily no one was hurt, a woman ran a stop sign and i was the target, it got really complicated when she told me her whole story but hopefully things will work out. The police, medics and firemen were all very nice. I think i have 5 or 6k damage on my car. I am going to donate more clothes today, i have shoes that sit there, i have so many uncomfortable clothes and shoes. My handbag keeps getting smaller. SPICES: i swear i only use four or five! Also---i am going to drive out there less...traffic and accidents have both been on the upswing here. Did you feel like you wanted to drive less after your accident?
A week ago I came home from shopping and went into my kitchen. My kitchen cabinet where I keep dishes, mugs, cooking supplies, spices, etc. - had come unnailed from the wall and there was broken glass and powders all over the counter and floors. Its also the cabinet where my biggest cat, Stanley, sometimes likes to try to sleep. Needless to say I was in shock and still am. I managed to save a few things but lost so much. Im not even sure if I will be putting another cabinet there. This motivated me to ramp up my minimalizing 😂
Oh, no! The same thing happened to my father-in-law many years ago. There was only one screw holding the cabinet to the wall! His was used as a pantry so nothing broke but nearly scared him to death. I can imagine your horror walking into that mess. Sorry you lost so many valuable items.
I love your list! I've declutterd all those areas, but not enough... not frequently enough. I need to declutter so much more! Your house looks so streamlined... so good! Love listening to you, as always. ❤️ 😊
After my divorce, I donated my diamond 💍 wedding ring and other jewelry that were gifts from my ex, donated to my favorite charity. I also donate a percentage of my eBay sales to that same charity. I’m a small time philanthropist. 😊
Panty hose have many uses besides wearing them. I keep them in my emergency supplies to strain dirty water, and some with the garden stuff - they can be used to gently tie up plants. The Pinterest people have many more uses for them, but those are my main two thoughts on using panty hose around the house.
Okay, you got me today...I have a hall linen/etc shelf, that has some old lotions, all kinds of stuff on...I'm going to do something about that!!! Thanks for the inspiration!
I heard someone say "Don't keep your dream self clothing". Which I do have. So I'm donating the items I thought my dream self would wear and i don't mean losing or gaining weight. I mean the dream self me who I think will wear the fancy dress or skirts. Honestly I don't like skirts at all. I don't like overalls either, etc. Same with trying to fit different aesthetics....light academia isn't my thing either.😅
I buy spices and make them as I need them. The ones I make are the mixes. I use a lot of paprika so that is always fresh. Books are clutter. I'm decluttering them bit by bit.
i declutterd 4 years ago. yesterday i got rid of 2 sweaters i never wear. i gave them to a tenant named Rey. he's the same size as me and he loves to wear sweaters. he's also 2 years younger than me.
One area to declutter is makeup. I have it in my drawer in my bathroom. It takes me 5 minutes or so to quickly go through it and discard items that I no longer use or that are old. It doesn't take long to wash dirty makeup brushes either!
I am the keeper of the stuff for the family. I have the house with storage and my kids have more people with less space so at bigger gatherings they say, mom bring your 4 different size crock pots etc and I’m happy to do so. I used to be the gathering place but now it’s transitioned to the younger generation but I’m happy to gather up the seldom used things and participate. I have gotten rid of many toys except the sentimental keepers they would want. Oldest grandkid 27, youngest 13.
All great ideas! I pretty much do this on a regular basis and have downsized and minimalized quite a bit. I now have to watch you on my phone but it's working out okay. Omigosh, digital declutter is a really good thing. I am so guilty of not decluttering the things that don't take up much room.
I just went through my middle child's clothes and donated the majority of them even the handme downs from my oldest son that are still too big for my middle child. He has very specific preferences when it comes to textures, colors, styles, etc. Every summer and winter, I put the clothes in his drawers and he only wears 10% of them. It's a battle not worth fighting, lol
Love this video. I usually keep an eye out for anything going on in my community. For example, a rummage sale coordinator looking for donations. Or someone asking for a need and if I have the items i will donate. Another important thing that some people may forget is to declutter toxic people or situations. Not material things but sometimes a toxic person may be causing so much clutter in your mind. Don't be mean but don't allow anyone to be a negative in your life. Blood pressure lowers and you feel relief ❤ never wish them anything horrible just wish them the best...
I just don't feel safe about discarding paperwork and tax documents. I used to store boxes of the hard copies relating to taxes, invoices and paid bills. I decided to store these documents electronically and shred the hardcopies. Just that by it self has opened up a lot of space . 😊
I agree with all the things you listed another thing a declutter is holiday decor because I do love to decorate, but my taste change my style will change through the years or I just don’t need as much as I have so as the holidays approach, I’ll go through my bins before the holiday arrives so that I can either sell or donate those items at a timely time of the year
I need to get my hubby to go thru all our CDs and get rid of most. We still have 2 cars that use CDs, and living out in the country, sometimes we don’t get radio stations in clearly.
I loved seeing your mother’s wedding rings.I recently inherited my grandmother’s wedding rings that is almost identical to yours.🙂mines is also from the 1960s
It's hard. My brother lives with our mother, and she's asked him what he's going to do when she passes. She doesn't own the home she's in now and has sold all her assets. His Social Security is $800 something less Medicare, which was deducted this year. He's never lived on his own and worked sporadically throughout his life. He's not diagnosed, but I'd say he's autistic. I pray daily for a solution, but nothing has been revealed yet.
I inherited my mother’s wedding and engagement rings. I took them to the local jewelry store and sold the gold. Then I had the diamonds remounted into an anniversary ring and pair of earrings. Still wearing something of mom’s, just in a style I like better.
I'm looking forward to a segment on "can you live on social security "..I am looking at "can I live on 75% of social security" because that is one of the ideas being proposed.Also note that Medicare went from 80% to 75% coverage..and that the next year COLA is forecast to be under 2%
At the church that I was a member of you are Never to be up in the Pulpit/in front of the congregation without pantyhose, headcovering, and a modest dress/skirt.
I save old socks for dust rags. Old tee shirts are now pillow cases.or cut into rags. I have decluttered tons of books to my area free book bins so others can enjoy them. Makeup I passed on to a friend of my brother who does drag shows . Think RuPaul drag race.unused,of course. Food nobody wants,if not perishable, goes to local food banks.if perishable and still good, again,food bank.if it's expired,trash then,note not to keep bringing it into the house.
I still wear panty hose sometimes when I want the control top, lol. Not in the summer though. My jewelry will be given to my daughters-in-law, granddaughters and neices. I still have quite a bit to go through in my closet. I do a little at a time. Thank you for a mini home tour while showing your decluttering. Love to all, Linda 💕
I know you’re losing weight Money Mom. So get rid of those bigger clothes ! It will help you push forward to keep on with your goals. I have a bag of size 10 pants and shorts going to the thrift store today. Last year I got rid of my size 12s. In a size 8 comfortably now. My goal is a size 6 and down 10 more pounds. My whole life I was a size 2/4 but I’d be very happy with being a 6. So, get rid of the bigger clothes. I know in a previous video you said you’re hanging onto them “just in case” you gain. 🤦🏼♀️
Clean the car out of the stuff in there that shouldn’t be in there. Pull the mats out and dump the sand/dirt. I find that a quick task that makes things feel better right away.
There’s two areas of our house that are really bad and those are the office and the garage. I’m tackling the office now and it’s not paper that’s the problem there, it became the place to put things that didn’t have a home.
It's so easy for that to happen. Our office is my husband's domain. He's very sentimental and keeps everything. The office reflects his inability to declutter. I don't go in there, lol.
Thank you for sharing. My EMAILS 👀. I didn’t like emailing much .There was a point where I had over 1300 in inbox .Mainly subscription junk. It took a long time to clear🤪 .I’m not a email / pc person..just iPad . I have two email accounts.the ipad one now is full and apparently has 26 unsent ..I think I will go through them all now to get it manageable on that account .thanks for reminder. 👍🏻🇬🇧💛🤍
I'm the same. In fact, I just use my tablet. I delete emails on my tablet every few days but discovered that they're still on the computer and must be deleted on a computer. Crazy!
As always, thank you Dawn for your inspiring videos! I'll have to finish watching on my lunch break, but just wanted to tell you, you're a beautiful person, warm-hearted and sincere. Thank you for opening up your life & home with us. You are a blessing to many; please don't forget it! 😊❤😊
You are so sweet
I have nothing to declutter. I already decluttered the things that didn't bring me joy or serve a purpose. Now I'm mindful about what I bring in the house. I would never get rid of my clothes or bags because I use them and enjoy them. I would never get rid of books because they bring me comfort and joy. Years later I will want to re-read books or someone else will want to read it. I have few pots/pans and dishes, and they get used.
Love that!
Great ideas Dawn. Yesterday I decluttered makeup, 6 lip glosses, 1 lipstick, 4 eye pencils, 2 foundation/highlighters, I just don't wear alot of makeup anyway so why keep this old stuff. It's only getting older every day. Get rid of worn out or uncomfortable bras,
Great idea!!
Things that I used to use for baking. I will never bother to bake those things again. So, that stuff can go
The stuff I left at the bus stop to give is gone!!! I'm trying to eliminate plastic. Did you know peanut butter lids fit mason jars? They are great for dry storage, leftovers, tea, water.
I have jewelry I don't wear also. Time to gift it. I hadn't thought of that, thanks.
The bus stop is a great place. I have put some things on the curb, but things have changed around here, so I am not putting things on the curb right by my house.
I never thought about the bus stop. Great idea!
Dawn, I have been looking into corners and boxes myself, with a goal to move things on to the people who need them. Each thing that leaves the house makes me a very happy woman.
I declutter while I am cleaning my house to keep things in check.
Love that!
I started getting rid of extra decorative items that need to be washed, like throws, curtains, extra pillow shams, throw rugs, etc.
My house looks less cluttered & I save on laundry.
Good point!
Love your ideas! I have been doing decluttering off and on. One way I PREVENT an accumulation of spices, baking dry goods (flour, sugar, cocoa) etc. is to buy these items, as needed, from a store that contains bulk goods. I can buy just the right amount of spice and flour for a one-time baking and not have any ingredients left over. ---maybe you have to shop around for that type of store. I really don't bake any more so do not need bags of flour, etc.
thanks dawn ! True story: i thought of you yesterday, i was in a car accident, luckily no one was hurt, a woman ran a stop sign and i was the target, it got really complicated when she told me her whole story but hopefully things will work out. The police, medics and firemen were all very nice. I think i have 5 or 6k damage on my car. I am going to donate more clothes today, i have shoes that sit there, i have so many uncomfortable clothes and shoes. My handbag keeps getting smaller. SPICES: i swear i only use four or five! Also---i am going to drive out there less...traffic and accidents have both been on the upswing here. Did you feel like you wanted to drive less after your accident?
A week ago I came home from shopping and went into my kitchen. My kitchen cabinet where I keep dishes, mugs, cooking supplies, spices, etc. - had come unnailed from the wall and there was broken glass and powders all over the counter and floors.
Its also the cabinet where my biggest cat, Stanley, sometimes likes to try to sleep. Needless to say I was in shock and still am. I managed to save a few things but lost so much. Im not even sure if I will be putting another cabinet there.
This motivated me to ramp up my minimalizing 😂
Oh, no! The same thing happened to my father-in-law many years ago. There was only one screw holding the cabinet to the wall! His was used as a pantry so nothing broke but nearly scared him to death. I can imagine your horror walking into that mess. Sorry you lost so many valuable items.
That sounds really scary..I am so sorry that happened.
@@3TXSisters Thanks. It was just so unexpected.
@@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom I just didn't know how to feel. Almost over getting things together. Thanks
good thing to remember when decluttering is look up the prices used online . old toys , shoes ,electronics ,shirts ... might go for a pretty penny .
So true!
Good morning Dawn, today I am sending you no comment but just much love and wishing you a wonderful day. Kind regards. 🥰❤
Same to you!
When I get products to review the channel, I donate them afterwards.
I love your list! I've declutterd all those areas, but not enough... not frequently enough. I need to declutter so much more! Your house looks so streamlined... so good! Love listening to you, as always. ❤️ 😊
Thank you dear
I pared down my Christmas ornaments.
Wonderful
I'm afraid my husband would start divorce proceedings if I did that, lol. He's the original Christmas boy!
I went through kitchen cupboards to get rid of baking pans that we don't use bowls... all kinds of kitchen stuff.
After my divorce, I donated my diamond 💍 wedding ring and other jewelry that were gifts from my ex, donated to my favorite charity. I also donate a percentage of my eBay sales to that same charity. I’m a small time philanthropist. 😊
Nice going. So good of you.
Panty hose have many uses besides wearing them. I keep them in my emergency supplies to strain dirty water, and some with the garden stuff - they can be used to gently tie up plants. The Pinterest people have many more uses for them, but those are my main two thoughts on using panty hose around the house.
Oh wow
Great share, Dawn. These are great ideas. 👍
Thanks so much!
@@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom Who is the author of The Senator’s Wife? I saw several named that on my kindle.
Okay, you got me today...I have a hall linen/etc shelf, that has some old lotions, all kinds of stuff on...I'm going to do something about that!!! Thanks for the inspiration!
Wonderful!
I heard someone say "Don't keep your dream self clothing". Which I do have. So I'm donating the items I thought my dream self would wear and i don't mean losing or gaining weight. I mean the dream self me who I think will wear the fancy dress or skirts. Honestly I don't like skirts at all. I don't like overalls either, etc. Same with trying to fit different aesthetics....light academia isn't my thing either.😅
Overalls are not for me
Looking forward to your next topic, SS.
Coming soon!
Thank you lovely lady ❤
You are so welcome
I buy spices and make them as I need them. The ones I make are the mixes. I use a lot of paprika so that is always fresh. Books are clutter. I'm decluttering them bit by bit.
Oh Noah!! I remember pantyhose so very well! And they came in plastic eggs! Great video!
Recently , I donated my grandkids toys and clothes that they weren't using. They live with their parents , but they spend a lot of time at my house.
I need to do that and buy some more pj's.
I need to go through my husband's t-shirts he gets a lot of freebies from work and only wears the one's he really loves
i declutterd 4 years ago. yesterday i got rid of 2 sweaters i never wear. i gave them to a tenant named Rey. he's the same size as me and he loves to wear sweaters. he's also 2 years younger than me.
That was so nice of you.
@@3TXSisters Thank You 3 Sisters.
I agree with every suggestion tick of approved from me
I have the same Grumpy Cat mouse pad. Obviously, you have great taste!
Games, puzzles, puzzle books, knitting and crocheting needles, yarn, fabrics, anything you haveny seen in years lol.
One area to declutter is makeup. I have it in my drawer in my bathroom. It takes me 5 minutes or so to quickly go through it and discard items that I no longer use or that are old. It doesn't take long to wash dirty makeup brushes either!
I am the keeper of the stuff for the family. I have the house with storage and my kids have more people with less space so at bigger gatherings they say, mom bring your 4 different size crock pots etc and I’m happy to do so. I used to be the gathering place but now it’s transitioned to the younger generation but I’m happy to gather up the seldom used things and participate. I have gotten rid of many toys except the sentimental keepers they would want. Oldest grandkid 27, youngest 13.
Love that!
All great ideas! I pretty much do this on a regular basis and have downsized and minimalized quite a bit. I now have to watch you on my phone but it's working out okay. Omigosh, digital declutter is a really good thing. I am so guilty of not decluttering the things that don't take up much room.
Glad it was helpful!
I just went through my middle child's clothes and donated the majority of them even the handme downs from my oldest son that are still too big for my middle child. He has very specific preferences when it comes to textures, colors, styles, etc. Every summer and winter, I put the clothes in his drawers and he only wears 10% of them. It's a battle not worth fighting, lol
Love this video. I usually keep an eye out for anything going on in my community. For example, a rummage sale coordinator looking for donations. Or someone asking for a need and if I have the items i will donate. Another important thing that some people may forget is to declutter toxic people or situations. Not material things but sometimes a toxic person may be causing so much clutter in your mind. Don't be mean but don't allow anyone to be a negative in your life. Blood pressure lowers and you feel relief ❤ never wish them anything horrible just wish them the best...
Love this
Yes I remember panty hose and freaking out when I get a tear or hole😂
I remember
@@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom 😆
I just don't feel safe about discarding paperwork and tax documents.
I used to store boxes of the hard copies relating to taxes, invoices and paid bills.
I decided to store these documents electronically and shred the hardcopies.
Just that by it self has opened up a lot of space . 😊
I agree with all the things you listed another thing a declutter is holiday decor because I do love to decorate, but my taste change my style will change through the years or I just don’t need as much as I have so as the holidays approach, I’ll go through my bins before the holiday arrives so that I can either sell or donate those items at a timely time of the year
Good point
I need to get my hubby to go thru all our CDs and get rid of most. We still have 2 cars that use CDs, and living out in the country, sometimes we don’t get radio stations in clearly.
Great idea!!
I have a garbage can I keep in my office and once it’s full I do all my shredding.
I loved seeing your mother’s wedding rings.I recently inherited my grandmother’s wedding rings that is almost identical to yours.🙂mines is also from the 1960s
There’s a difference between “surviving or thriving” on social security. I’m surviving on social security.
It's hard. My brother lives with our mother, and she's asked him what he's going to do when she passes. She doesn't own the home she's in now and has sold all her assets. His Social Security is $800 something less Medicare, which was deducted this year. He's never lived on his own and worked sporadically throughout his life. He's not diagnosed, but I'd say he's autistic. I pray daily for a solution, but nothing has been revealed yet.
I inherited my mother’s wedding and engagement rings. I took them to the local jewelry store and sold the gold. Then I had the diamonds remounted into an anniversary ring and pair of earrings. Still wearing something of mom’s, just in a style I like better.
That is awesome!
I'm looking forward to a segment on "can you live on social security "..I am looking at "can I live on 75% of social security" because that is one of the ideas being proposed.Also note that Medicare went from 80% to 75% coverage..and that the next year COLA is forecast to be under 2%
I am so glad
Declutter our diet and friends and life to be he
At the church that I was a member of you are Never to be up in the Pulpit/in front of the congregation without pantyhose, headcovering, and a modest dress/skirt.
Okay. That's something I've never heard.
@@3TXSisters It is a very Rigid determination.
I save old socks for dust rags.
Old tee shirts are now pillow cases.or cut into rags.
I have decluttered tons of books to my area free book bins so others can enjoy them.
Makeup I passed on to a friend of my brother who does drag shows .
Think RuPaul drag race.unused,of course.
Food nobody wants,if not perishable, goes to local food banks.if perishable and still good, again,food bank.if it's expired,trash then,note not to keep bringing it into the house.
Great ways to donate.
I still wear panty hose sometimes when I want the control top, lol. Not in the summer though. My jewelry will be given to my daughters-in-law, granddaughters and neices. I still have quite a bit to go through in my closet. I do a little at a time. Thank you for a mini home tour while showing your decluttering. Love to all, Linda 💕
This is great advice. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
I can't wear alot of earrings unless they don't have nickel in them because my ears will swell up because I'm allergic to it.
❤from Australia ❤
I know you’re losing weight Money Mom. So get rid of those bigger clothes ! It will help you push forward to keep on with your goals.
I have a bag of size 10 pants and shorts going to the thrift store today. Last year I got rid of my size 12s. In a size 8 comfortably now. My goal is a size 6 and down 10 more pounds. My whole life I was a size 2/4 but I’d be very happy with being a 6. So, get rid of the bigger clothes. I know in a previous video you said you’re hanging onto them “just in case” you gain. 🤦🏼♀️
Clean the car out of the stuff in there that shouldn’t be in there. Pull the mats out and dump the sand/dirt. I find that a quick task that makes things feel better right away.
I don't wear make up or jewellery or brand name age 55 that money can be used for something else
There’s two areas of our house that are really bad and those are the office and the garage. I’m tackling the office now and it’s not paper that’s the problem there, it became the place to put things that didn’t have a home.
Sounds good
It's so easy for that to happen. Our office is my husband's domain. He's very sentimental and keeps everything. The office reflects his inability to declutter. I don't go in there, lol.
Nice way of putting it😂
We got lots of stuff that didn't have a home but found their way to the store room
Absolutly despensing of old medication old spices fridge fridge cupboard declutter absolutly
Wow you must like EGGS. Ha Ha Love you
Yes we do
If my body would do what my mind thinks…sigh
Great video Dawn! I need to declutter again, great reminder.
You can do it!
Thank you for sharing. My EMAILS 👀. I didn’t like emailing much .There was a point where I had over 1300 in inbox .Mainly subscription junk. It took a long time to clear🤪 .I’m not a email / pc person..just iPad . I have two email accounts.the ipad one now is full and apparently has 26 unsent ..I think I will go through them all now to get it manageable on that account .thanks for reminder. 👍🏻🇬🇧💛🤍
I'm the same. In fact, I just use my tablet. I delete emails on my tablet every few days but discovered that they're still on the computer and must be deleted on a computer. Crazy!
There’s a difference between “surviving or thriving” on social security. I’m surviving on social security.
Makes sense