You might want to put the extra utensils in your canning kitchen. Then you have all the tools handy and are not having to run back and forth between kitchens. Just an idea 💡.
Last time I was having a sort out and donate day my friend down the street popped over for a cuppa …she asked if we were moving so I told her I was sorting stuff to donate …she asked if she could take nearly all of it to give to her sister who had recently left an abusive relationship with just the clothes on her back . I was absolutely thrilled that someone I knew could really benefit from my extra stuff 🙂
I had decluttered tons of duplicates and they came in handy when my best friend split up with her boyfriend and needed some kitchen basics that she got rid off when they moved together! I was so happy to help her.
Donating to women's shelters is such a great idea. Helping women and children rebuild their lives with things they are given for free is so much better than having to spend money at Goodwill to do it.
Yes! I love keeping extra kitchen items and linens. You never know when you'll need them in a pinch- something broke, family or friends need it, unexpected parties/get together, etc. My husband and I are thinking to start an airbnb and im so happy I have lots of extras that I don't need to buy!
Sorry to hear that but also really good you were alble to help someone out this way. I don't have to much anymore, minimalised loads in my kitchen but when i hear someone having to start from scratch due to similar reasons or housefire I always go through my kitchen and find something to give to them. Some things I might have to repurchase later on but I think it is better to give it at the time to someone who literally has nothing. Take some of the imense pressure of their back.
Becky, as you re-home things, please remember battered wives shelters. These women leave their homes with nothing but their children. These women have nothing to start a new life with. They have been beaten, trapped and been through so much. Please consider donating to this cause. Thank you! I love you and your fantastic vlog. CONGRATULATIONS!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
I always hate it when your videos are over. It's like saying goodbye to a friend you really enjoy spending time with. You're doing a great job with everything you do, from gardening & preserving, chickens, house, tips and tricks and just general conversation. You're such a joy! Thank your Mom for me for raising such a fine child. God bless.
I have read a lot of people in the comments say they regret donating things that they can't get now. I have been a "cook at home as much as possible" kind of mom, including baking breads and pasteries and cooking meals almost exclusively at home for about 20 years and have never regretted donating anything. Having less always makes me feel more at peace and function better in my kitchen.
I’m not a big fan of clutter and it feels nice to have everything organized and accessible. My one big regret was I donated things that I would definitely use in the future, 3yrs later I’m still upset I gave certain things away that I can’t replace.
Exactly. For this reason I'd keep some of the things she donated. It can be hard to replace things that are sentimental, expensive, or hard to find. Everytime I move I get at least one hoarder comment, but I can't afford, or find everything to replace it. And when people come into my home they don't see it, it looks like a normal home. 🤷🏻♀️
That's what I'm saying too....I don't like clutter just as much as the next person but my motto is: What you have is all you'll ever have! There is an economic collapse coming soon and what if we don't have electricity for a time? That manual pasta maker would come in handy. And those bottles she's getting rid of, you'll be lucky if you can get them the next time for 99 cents each. They'll be more like $2-3 a piece!!! 😃
These are the same thoughts My Husband and I have! If you think you will possibly use something keep it! It is going to get harder and more expensive to replace things. I don’t like clutter either. I pray to be wise in what I buying in the first place. My Husband and I have been Married for 26 years and have 4 children. So, we have a lot of stuff. Yet, even we might possibly be moving across country, I don’t see us getting rid of most of Our Kitchen things or Tools. As I a Believer in Jesus, I pray to make Wise Decisions, when buying things I don’t need or will use. Also when getting rid of stuff. The Lord has also helped me to see, out of Respect for Husband working hard. I need not to spend money unwisely…for a lot of just wants!
I wish we had a programe to like, once a week, bring these donatables to a local spot for people to grab what they need and anything left could then go to goodwill or a shelter or a program that then dispersed it to those in need. A TON of young, fresh adults and couples have absolutely nothing and could really use something like that. But the amount of work and cooperation is more than what most would want to do.
I got rid of a lot of nice things when I had to declutter and downsize before a long-distance move and am constantly regretting getting rid of things but try to remind myself there was a reason I picked which things to leave even if I can't remember why now.
Purge the 2 mortgages. Anxiety is not stress . Carrying multiples is stressful. Packing for your new rooms ma y save effort. looking for basement boxes.well labeled
You are very lucky for all the blessing, in our country their is not such a luxury not for the the low but even for the middle class. i moved just before two days and when i organize my daughters drawer i can't believe their clothes were worn out. don't take me wrong as i sayed we are in the middle class we are building our house from scratch but our finance is always tight to have anything enough let alone extra.
So you’re still regretting things you got rid of 5 years ago . With all of life and all that has happened in the last 3 years you’re bothered with stuff . Just stuff that you can’t take with you . You need to wake up
Becky, when I was pregnant and when we were moving (as well) I got rid of so much and honestly regretted most of it. Big cooking days etc you will need those extra spoons etc. I found that the excitement of the new house and moving just got the better of me and there are some things I had to repurchase and some of them not as good quality as the ones I've given away. The nesting thing when pregnant is also real so just be sure before you give away. Rather keep your donation box and then only give away when you know that you arent using it for sure.
I was thinking this as well. Some of that would be great for the second kitchen. Also, some items that aren't sharp or glass would be perfect to place at a play kitchen for when the little one hits toddler yrs. They love to mimic Mama so it's helpful to give them safe play items to feel as if they're participating in the task while you're getting chores done. My daughter had the play dishes for her kitchen center but her favorites were the spare "big girl" items I gave her to use.
@@SEED_FF I honestly can't remember if she's said. I follow a few ladies who are pregnant right now so they all kind of jumble together on who is due in which month. I'm excited for each one of them though! It's a huge adjustment in life, kind of a tough change, but the most rewarding thing in life. The smiles, hugs and kisses from your little one are the best thing ever! Mine is 17 years old now and my heart still melts when she randomly hugs me and tells me she loves me. 😍
@@lisaannh.y.357 oh yes this definitely happened to me. I told myself that I would buy all new things for the new house and keep it simple as to keep it organized and neat. I could always buy what I needed again if I had given it away. My mindset completely changed with the price of reno and a new baby on the way. I really couldnt afford to waste money on something that I had thrown away. I was really irritated at myself lol
@@peacockexplosion7191 my little one also plays with all my all wooden utensils and strainers etc in her outdoor kitchen. It warms my heart to see her playing like I used to (in the sand and sun) picking leaves etc for cooking her "food". Most of her friends (the kids nowadays) only want to play with tech devices etc.
When getting rid of things, Becky, keep in mind you'll want duplicates of some things in the upstairs kitchen AND the basement/prep kitchen. Also, if you & Josh ever have a second/vacation home (common in the PNW for folks who like the beach or mountains) you will need to fit out a kitchen there. With the cost of even used items, these days, it might be wise to just box things up & store them away, since you have plenty of room for that at the new house.)
If she's going to be painting more you can use those wooden spoons to stir the paint as sometimes the wood stirs the cans come with get chucked. Also some spoons can be used as garden spades ♠️:)
As well as in a few years there will be a toddler that wants to help and learn and some of the extras will be useful for a growing child. And some of the things like the small milk pan are great for cooking individal child food.
@@theloveyourfacegal2773 I have used so many of my extra metal and plastic serving spoons and such for gardening over the years, 😆. I'm cheap like that!
Whenever I declutter, I go by a 50% rule. I try to get rid of half of the excess items, but not more than half. And they go into a 3-month quarantine before donating. It reduces the regrets, and sometimes I do find things I had been looking for when I go into the quarantine cabinet.
Becky- measuring cups are great for the garden when we measure different kinds of fertilizers and such. Use them in the garden supplies. I would ask family and friends to come go through your kitchen items before donating. I would love that if it was me
When you box up items with multiple parts(juicer, mixer with attachments, etc) put the entire components in a bag. To make even easier for Goodwill workers, label the juicer, pasta maker etc.
@@hannah8414 Her niece of 2 years is in the Hospital with a pneumonia. Has long failure and the antibiotics won't work. She asked for positive thoughts and prayers on Instagram.
@@hannah8414 Becky posted a story on Instagram. Her niece has pneumonia and is in hospital. She's 2, and the antibiotics aren't currently working. Decisions about intubation will need to be made. It must be just incredibly stressful for the family. My heart goes out to the lil miss, her parents and the extended family
Hi Becky, when you tape boxes, especially when when have breakable items in them, start with tape across the box, then tape the opening edges. This gives the box structural integrity. Also run your hands along the tape to make sure it adheres to the box well. Sorry just had to say this after working in warehouses and packing boxes
If you see this before you donate I will say keep your small sauce pan. With small children you will be needing it to cook small amounts of food for them. My toddlers love cube potatoes, carrots and veg. Also keep the matching set of utensils. I have a Cutco set that I have had since I was 18, so 50 years! It is good to have a ladle that would not stain if canning berries etc. and a meat fork is always needed, if only on holidays. Many people had valid reasons for you keeping things. They brought up second kitchen.
You might use that meat fork now that you have started grilling more. :) They are great for getting roasts, steaks, etc. off the grill. Also, when I have extra pie pans (I accumulate them somehow.) I use them as housewarming or new baby gifts with a fresh pie inside!
im with you on the meat fork and beccy needs to keep the kitchen aid guard i use mine when im making butter and the buttermilk will splash everywhere...
Funny how minimalists and preppers think the exact opposite - even on the most useful of items! 2 is one, 1 is none. I think when it all goes caflooie, you might regret letting your manual (non-electric) pasta making machine go. Glad you're feeling well enough to do as much as you do though. All the best.
I have a large tote of non electric kitchen appliances in my prepper pantry …very basic , very usable , very necessary … off grid will be challenging enough.. anything that could make my life easier if things change is worth taking up a bit of space … most of them are from my great grandmother and grandmother.. perfect condition…
Years ago, I realized that my current zeal in purging would pass and I would eventually be glad I had this or that item. So, I began a practice of placing all those donate items into plastic bins in my garage. I cannot tell you how many times I've gone to those bins either for myself or for one of my kids heading out somewhere or for a friend who was thrilled to have what I no longer used. keep your stuff and put it where you can access it! I will bet you, you'll miss those white plates sooner than you think.
Noooo! You can do the same thing with the smaller measuring cups. I saw that popcorn begging you and was just shouting “put the 1/4 cup in the popcorn!” I also have 1/4 c in my tomato powder, in my nuts, in my cornmeal, in my masa, in my protein powder…why is it ok to separate measuring cups but not the big fork and spoon?! 🤣
I would highly recommend looking in Vietnam Veterans of America to donate your things to. You can schedule a day for them to come pick your things up, you just have to have everything in boxes (that one person can carry by themselves) and they pick it up for you! It is SO nice!
For the pasta attachment that was a gift from Josh - it would make a super cool decoration on a book shelf! It looks antique-like and represents you as a person so well. That is personally my favorite kind of decor :)
You need pull-out shelves on the lowers. You won’t lose things and it really helps with organizing your space. When our cabinet maker suggested them, I was thrilled. That was 25 years ago and life is easier.
This isn’t gonna be very impressive to others, but I’m very used to shopping every single week, if not twice a week, but today I’ve gone almost 2 weeks without going grocery shopping and it’s all thanks to you!
Good for you making headway on getting ready for the move and decluttering. Be sure to mark the boxes with glass in them as fragile. Don't let the naysayers say you will be sorry you donated ..you are making great items available to others.
Ground cherries are a forgotten delicious treat. My grandfather planted them every year. When I was little and we visited, I would just sit out there with him while he was working in the garden and eat myself full of them. I've heard they are good as jelly also. That long fork in the set would be good to use with your grill
@@SEED_FF I have a little cellar in my apartment but you just have to keep them in a cool dark space. (Like a closet) So I have my seeds in small origami envelopes, labeled. And I put them in a black plastic bag.
In the kitchen baking a chocolate cake on a rainy afternoon while my little one naps, the only thing that could make this more cozy than Becky video to watch while I work!
Make sure to check the oven... I lost my fancy pizza stone all because I didn't check the oven before we moved out.... sigh... Thanks for bringing us along! Love it and how the family is growing! Hugs from Esquimalt
I wish I was your neighbor, Becky. I’d be there with you digging out the kitchen, helping you to move and swapping gardening tips and canning recipes. Alas, I live in northern lower Michigan, so unless we can fold the earth like we fold a map so my village would be right next to yours, the only thing I can do is cheer you on from afar and celebrate your happy times vicariously through TH-cam. I love, love, love how you share your life with us. Your blogs make my day happy every time I see one. Thank you!
You could use those flip top bottles and make your own homemade vanilla and give them away as Christmas gifts, Becky! The recipe is six or eight whole vanilla beans and fill the rest of the bottle with vodka. You slice open one side of the bean, shove them in the bottle wait 6 weeks or longer and then enjoy the fruits of your labor 😋😋💗 I'm sure somebody will enjoy them 👍😋😋
Making the decision to purge/declutter is a really big step. Some of the comments I'm reading could undermine that resolve! There are quite a few people saying they regret letting go of something but seriously, the world is so full of stuff that there is ALWAYS an alternative. I'd personally try to work out what is behind the regret itself, rather than lamenting not having a particular object.
You're donations will be a blessing to others, and your new kitchen will be organized and simplified. I find that the less I have to manage, the more I can appreciate my stuff.
Is it just me or does it just make more sense to have all drawers or pull out shelves in lower kitchen shelves? I decided this a couple of years ago and when we redesigned our condo kitchen that is what we did. I am so happy with the drawers! Nothing can hide!
When I redid my kitchen that's exactly what I did. All my lower cabinets are drawers. It's especially helpful now that I'm older and reaching down or getting on my knees is difficult. Plus...nothing gets lost in the back of a cabinet. Same with a deep pantry. Had all drawers built in the pantry. It works out great!!
I lucked up and married a cabinet maker. My bottom cabinets "look" traditional but open the doors and everything is in different depth pull out drawers.
Bottom drawers are my dream! I even already have pull-out shelves in my bottom cabinets & while I appreciate how much nicer they are than traditional, I feel like I would still appreciate drawers so much more.
After My children all grew up I discovered minimalism living, I’m not extremely into it. It I purged so much unused things from our home. I find now I have so much more time for the things I want to do. It’s quite satisfying.
Wow!! You have definitely inspired me to get in my kitchen and purge! I have sooo many things that I haven't used in years. When my parents passed away I got all the kitchen stuff! Yikes! Thankyou again for ALL your inspiring videos! You don't know how much I utilize what I learn from you. Praying all goes well with the move and your pregnancy. God bless you guys!
Your clothes purging video motivated me so much! I've been feeling guilty for a YEAR about a box of clothes I didn't unpack when I moved and my overflowing closet/dresser. I immediately purged it and feel so much better!
@@mehtarelingolien when I saw Becky’s fork and ladle I wanted it so badly and when she talked of parting with it , it was sad. Why.? Cuz I know she will use them, especially at holidays.. Shes a 2-4 ladle woman!!
@@shirleyjjohnston5469 Becky stated herself that she had never used the fork and ladle from that set in the entire time she owned it, i doubt she’ll use it going forward if she clearly has other utensils she prefers over those.
I know your packing for your move, my advice is when in doubt, keep it. Reevaluate after you get to your new home. You are in the midst of several life changes. Your needs will change.
If you haven’t donated the juicer and all of the needed components, it would be a nice gesture to put them all in a separate bag or box. That way the good will staff will know what it is, and that it’s complete. Make sure you get plenty of rest after each purge ❤️
Fill up your containers before packing them. That way you will have what you need when you get there and will not have to look for it. :) I use my big fork and spoon normally during the Holidays. Turkey, Ham for fork and Dumplings or other big pots of soup for spoon. They are pretty and easy for people to reach them.
Hello Becky, I do agree with alot of the watchers here. You can use your multiples in your canning kitchen. We did move to a larger home and have a large butlers pantry where I do my baking and canning and am so thankful I kept my extra kitchen items to use in there so I don’t have to gather things to bring into the butlers pantry. Good luck to you!
Hi Becky! I must have missed what was wrong with your niece, but I will pray for her and family. I'm so sorry for the few negative comments, I they're the ones who need help and a better attitude. You are doing a great job with everything. Please be careful climbing, you make my heart race some time, but I know you are being careful! Cant wait to see the house after you move in! With love from South Carolina!
I redid my kitchen cabinets myself a few years ago and had someone add the pullout shelves on all of the bottom cabinets. They are awesome. 10/10 recommend.
I LOVE purging! I have started to donate a piece of clothing for every new piece I buy. I also just love periodically going through different areas of the house and getting rid of clutter and things we haven't used. It feels so rewarding 😊
A lot of stuff that gets donated gets tossed, a better way to "purge" would be to buy less stuff and take time to consider what you want and what items are good quality. Otherwise you are essentially just having someone else toss your stuff, not to mention how much money could have been saved!
This video may be a year old but it is still so timely and helpful. Ive already cleared 2 large junk drawers from my kitchen lol. I have to admit that during your clearing process I could feel the stress building over the mini bundt pan. It was so beautiful and looked very decorative for Christmas cakes, either for the family or as gifts. Not to mention it was from one of your friends. Ive lost a few of my friends due to illness and it just seemed to stress me some. What a way to remember her. But I'm sure each of us deals with these things in our own way. God Bless you Becky, you are such an inspiration to all of us, ♥♥♥
I'm sure you're done moving by now, but what my husband and I did in our last move was ask people to save newspaper for wrapping stuff, but when that wasnt enough we started using socks. Stuff a pair on the inside of a glass then throw one on the outside and it worked really well! It also saves on boxes lol
I do mini purges when I tidy up my kitchen cupboards. My work office kitchen gets a lot of items, as well as family. As someone who has collected kitchen equipment since my teenage years, I have a lot of stuff that I just don't use. I'm 41 right now. Anyways, it's always so good to declutter your kitchen so you can find what you do use much more easily!
I've had a clearing out week too. I had broken furniture and stuff that was cluttering my home. So as my children are away this week, I took the time to clear the clutter out. I feel lighter and more relaxed now it's done.
Hi! Just wondering if you ever have moments where you ponder how much and how many people you will never meet, feel genuine affection and appreciation towards you for being the uniquely beautiful person that you are. I’m 67, I have not one friend since my dear cat died in April. I have never been loved for who I am, rather, I e been used for my gifts… you are an extremely blessed human being, I think. You bring joy into my isolation as well. Thank you!
LOVE watching you declutter. It's so much better to get rid of things BEFORE moving. If you find in the future that you REALLY needed something you got rid of, well, it's an oppourtunity to buy something new! Now, someone who really needs them will have the oppourtunity to get them. One thing I do when giving things to donation is I contact the local shelters (particularly women's shelters in my case) and ask if they need anything. If they do, they get first dibs. If not, it goes to a charitable association.
I truly hope when you remodel your new house kitchen you put in all sliding drawers on the down low. Major game changer! I've had them in the last 2 houses, custom built by my builder, and so space saving, can find and see everything you need to use. Nothing gets forever lost in the great abyss.
I have been watching you since your garden growth and your transition to your new home. I’m so ecstatic for you and your husband! Also, I can notice your baby bump congratulations to you and your hubby. You both will be amazing parents. Don't worry so much about what you haven't done but embrace this journey you are in.❤️ God bless friend.💕
Man, I watch Hoarders sometimes, but it leaves me so stressed out and I sometimes find myself having a physical reaction to less sanitary "homes" .... if I'm ever feeling like being lazy all day, all it takes is an episode of Hoarders. (Related note: mental illness is very common, sadly. Please seek the appropriate treatment. I promise you, your life can be better and you can learn to be okay. All it takes is an effort and a supportive professional. Good luck)
I know how you feel, wanting to keep things you got a TON of use out of, when it came from someone you love. My hubby got me a large pink backpack when we were dating in college, and I beat that thing with use so many years that one of the strap adjusters broke. But I still kept it because I loved that he thought of what I wanted most. I finally let it go, about 15 years later, just this summer as we clean/purge our house to move cross-country. 💕
The large ladle would be great to use in canning projects to ladle things into the jars, and the fork would be great to use with your grill 😉 So very sweet that you guys have lunch with your grandmother, absolutely love it 💙
I highly recommend replacing your toaster with a decently sized toaster *oven*. They are super useful for so many things, including baking/roasting small batches and re-heating things you want to keep crispy without wasting all the energy to heat a full sized oven. Hope the move went smoothly!
I wholeheartedly understand the reluctance to break up a set when donating items. What I usually tell myself is, "What i'm keeping is a full set of exactly the items I need and use. And what I'm giving away are exactly the single items that somebody, who doesn't want any set, is looking for." (And i know it's true, because I myself have been looking for single kitchen utensils and was frustrated about only finding sets 🤣 )
Once discarded keep discarded. As a reformed hoarder I've found people always try talking you into keeping stuff when you've sorted stuff for charity. If you listened to it everything would come back out of the boxes and you'd be back to square one! Don't give in to it! You know you don't want it and haven't used it so I think you're making good decisions and every one of them has been sensible and well thought through. You've made me feel very inspired to have a clear out today. Thank you ❤️
for the utensils you don't want to get rid of so you don't break up the set, you can easily hang small nails in the pantry and keep them on the wall out of the way, but still available. Same with storage for your cookie cutters which are a super jumbly mess.
I write with a permanent marker on a piece of the boxing tape and put it over the Label area that way I can reuse the box for something else latter and I always reinforce the bottom of the Bottom of the Box with 3 pieces of tape across the middle and on each side of that piece of tape and then crossways on each side the other way so that It's reinforced and that nothing falls through and breaks😊
I was just packing up my kitchen for our move when I decided to take a break and eat dinner. And here you are packing yours. 😁. It is amazing how much stuff we accumulate without even knowing it! Good luck with your move.
Where been purging for a while now so we don't have to take it with us when we retire and move. You're very inspiring to get rid of things. I did get a camper and some things got transferred and will have a new life in my camper, but everything else will be gone through. I'm giving old serving dishes I've lovingly used for the last 20 years to a young couple just starting their lives together.
Have you heard I’d Buy Nothing project? It’s a national project where there are local Facebook pages for you to post things you’re getting rid of. And people come pick it up for free! When I go through massive purges of stuff I love using it instead of donating to goodwill! It’s going directly in the hands of someone who wants/needs it and then after two days or so, I take any of the extras people didn’t want and drop them off at goodwill.
Becky!! Dang girl! Lol. I’m 64 (your new old lady subscriber), every single video I watch of yours, I learn something new!! I have never heard of ground cherries before. I just started your video and this was at the beginning. So I had to pause because I knew I would forget to tell you. Lol. I’m sure I’ll learn at least 5 other new things by the time this is over.
I wanted to tell you that I made the freezer breakfast burritos for my son. I used hamburger, hash browns, eggs, salsa & cheese. He is so busy that having these in the freezers was great for him to pull out & heat up. It also helps that he said they were AMAZING. I will definitely be making these more & adding it to my freezer cooking rotation.
I started decluttering and trying to live more minimally a few years ago and there are only a few things I regret giving away or selling, but they are not huge regrets. Things are replaceable, but time with people we love can never be returned! So I'm happy you're getting on the train before having kids. That's so good! Congrats on the baby and the new house! Love your videos and I've learned a ton about gardening. Hope to put it to good use one day!
The juicer would come in handy for home made juice for the baby, griddle for your grill and extra serving spoons for camping or backyard get togethers, so if you lose one or break them you have a replacment. Or your future kitchen downstairs.
You might want to put the extra utensils in your canning kitchen. Then you have all the tools handy and are not having to run back and forth between kitchens. Just an idea 💡.
Great idea!
That was exactly what I was thinking! 💡💕
Was thinking the same thing!!!
I was thinking the same! She will end up buying them again if she donates to soon.
Great idea
Last time I was having a sort out and donate day my friend down the street popped over for a cuppa …she asked if we were moving so I told her I was sorting stuff to donate …she asked if she could take nearly all of it to give to her sister who had recently left an abusive relationship with just the clothes on her back . I was absolutely thrilled that someone I knew could really benefit from my extra stuff 🙂
I had decluttered tons of duplicates and they came in handy when my best friend split up with her boyfriend and needed some kitchen basics that she got rid off when they moved together! I was so happy to help her.
Donating to women's shelters is such a great idea. Helping women and children rebuild their lives with things they are given for free is so much better than having to spend money at Goodwill to do it.
Yes! I love keeping extra kitchen items and linens. You never know when you'll need them in a pinch- something broke, family or friends need it, unexpected parties/get together, etc. My husband and I are thinking to start an airbnb and im so happy I have lots of extras that I don't need to buy!
Sorry to hear that but also really good you were alble to help someone out this way. I don't have to much anymore, minimalised loads in my kitchen but when i hear someone having to start from scratch due to similar reasons or housefire I always go through my kitchen and find something to give to them. Some things I might have to repurchase later on but I think it is better to give it at the time to someone who literally has nothing. Take some of the imense pressure of their back.
The swing top bottles are great for gifting homemade vanilla extract at Christmas 🎅
That’s what I use them for! Friends love it! 😉
And vinegars too
Exactly what I was thinking! Even tinctures with your spices
flavoured vodka, gin etc 😁
When I was watching..I was thinking..hey..I could use those bottles for vanilla! I'll take those!!! Lol!!
Becky, as you re-home things, please remember battered wives shelters. These women leave their homes with nothing but their children. These women have nothing to start a new life with. They have been beaten, trapped and been through so much. Please consider donating to this cause. Thank you! I love you and your fantastic vlog. CONGRATULATIONS!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
I always hate it when your videos are over. It's like saying goodbye to a friend you really enjoy spending time with. You're doing a great job with everything you do, from gardening & preserving, chickens, house, tips and tricks and just general conversation. You're such a joy! Thank your Mom for me for raising such a fine child. God bless.
So nicely stated. I add my emphasis to "You're such a joy!".
@@vbo9872 Yes, She is really very special.
I have read a lot of people in the comments say they regret donating things that they can't get now. I have been a "cook at home as much as possible" kind of mom, including baking breads and pasteries and cooking meals almost exclusively at home for about 20 years and have never regretted donating anything. Having less always makes me feel more at peace and function better in my kitchen.
I’m not a big fan of clutter and it feels nice to have everything organized and accessible. My one big regret was I donated things that I would definitely use in the future, 3yrs later I’m still upset I gave certain things away that I can’t replace.
Sweet Knockout....been there, done that.....still regretting it!
I did the same thing... just last year when I moved cross country. SO many things I wish I had kept bc they're hard to find now.
Exactly. For this reason I'd keep some of the things she donated. It can be hard to replace things that are sentimental, expensive, or hard to find. Everytime I move I get at least one hoarder comment, but I can't afford, or find everything to replace it. And when people come into my home they don't see it, it looks like a normal home. 🤷🏻♀️
That's what I'm saying too....I don't like clutter just as much as the next person but my motto is: What you have is all you'll ever have! There is an economic collapse coming soon and what if we don't have electricity for a time? That manual pasta maker would come in handy. And those bottles she's getting rid of, you'll be lucky if you can get them the next time for 99 cents each. They'll be more like $2-3 a piece!!! 😃
These are the same thoughts My Husband and I have! If you think you will possibly use something keep it! It is going to get harder and more expensive to replace things. I don’t like clutter either. I pray to be wise in what I buying in the first place. My Husband and I have been Married for 26 years and have 4 children. So, we have a lot of stuff. Yet, even we might possibly be moving across country, I don’t see us getting rid of most of Our Kitchen things or Tools. As I a Believer in Jesus, I pray to make Wise Decisions, when buying things I don’t need or will use. Also when getting rid of stuff. The Lord has also helped me to see, out of Respect for Husband working hard. I need not to spend money unwisely…for a lot of just wants!
I wish we had a programe to like, once a week, bring these donatables to a local spot for people to grab what they need and anything left could then go to goodwill or a shelter or a program that then dispersed it to those in need. A TON of young, fresh adults and couples have absolutely nothing and could really use something like that. But the amount of work and cooperation is more than what most would want to do.
I decluttered so much when I embraced the minimalism mindset and a lot of what I got rid of, I eventually regretted.
I hate this! I haven’t regretted anything yet…. I’m sure the items will announce themselves at some point…
I've seen so many commenting the same thing
I got rid of a lot of nice things when I had to declutter and downsize before a long-distance move and am constantly regretting getting rid of things but try to remind myself there was a reason I picked which things to leave even if I can't remember why now.
Oh same!!
Purge the 2 mortgages. Anxiety is not stress . Carrying multiples is stressful. Packing for your new rooms ma y save effort. looking for basement boxes.well
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You are very lucky for all the blessing, in our country their is not such a luxury not for the the low but even for the middle class. i moved just before two days and when i organize my daughters drawer i can't believe their clothes were worn out. don't take me wrong as i sayed we are in the middle class we are building our house from scratch but our finance is always tight to have anything enough let alone extra.
I gave away a ton of stuff around 5 years ago. I listened to all the Minimalist also. There are things I sure wish I hadn’t gotten rid of.
Same situation, I moved and had to seriously downsize. Can’t count the times I’ve wished I had something-still.
What types of things?
@@jennlorence old fashioned cooking and canning utensils. Now I can food all the time.
My daughter is also going through this. She donated or sold almost everything, and now finds herself repurchasing a lot of those items.
So you’re still regretting things you got rid of 5 years ago . With all of life and all that has happened in the last 3 years you’re bothered with stuff . Just stuff that you can’t take with you . You need to wake up
The purpose in decluttering is to have LESS anxiety. If something is causing anxiety, either for or against, then that may defeat the purpose.
The stainless ladle is perfect for a canning kitchen.
Agreed!
If you are planning a separate canning kitchen, you may want to keep the bench scraper and so on...
Praying your baby niece makes a full recovery Becky ❣️
Becky, when I was pregnant and when we were moving (as well) I got rid of so much and honestly regretted most of it. Big cooking days etc you will need those extra spoons etc. I found that the excitement of the new house and moving just got the better of me and there are some things I had to repurchase and some of them not as good quality as the ones I've given away. The nesting thing when pregnant is also real so just be sure before you give away. Rather keep your donation box and then only give away when you know that you arent using it for sure.
I was thinking this as well. Some of that would be great for the second kitchen. Also, some items that aren't sharp or glass would be perfect to place at a play kitchen for when the little one hits toddler yrs. They love to mimic Mama so it's helpful to give them safe play items to feel as if they're participating in the task while you're getting chores done. My daughter had the play dishes for her kitchen center but her favorites were the spare "big girl" items I gave her to use.
We did the same and then the expenses of fixing up the new place made it so we couldn't replace the things I got rid of planning to get new. Sigh.
@@SEED_FF I honestly can't remember if she's said. I follow a few ladies who are pregnant right now so they all kind of jumble together on who is due in which month. I'm excited for each one of them though! It's a huge adjustment in life, kind of a tough change, but the most rewarding thing in life. The smiles, hugs and kisses from your little one are the best thing ever! Mine is 17 years old now and my heart still melts when she randomly hugs me and tells me she loves me. 😍
@@lisaannh.y.357 oh yes this definitely happened to me. I told myself that I would buy all new things for the new house and keep it simple as to keep it organized and neat. I could always buy what I needed again if I had given it away. My mindset completely changed with the price of reno and a new baby on the way. I really couldnt afford to waste money on something that I had thrown away. I was really irritated at myself lol
@@peacockexplosion7191 my little one also plays with all my all wooden utensils and strainers etc in her outdoor kitchen. It warms my heart to see her playing like I used to (in the sand and sun) picking leaves etc for cooking her "food". Most of her friends (the kids nowadays) only want to play with tech devices etc.
When getting rid of things, Becky, keep in mind you'll want duplicates of some things in the upstairs kitchen AND the basement/prep kitchen. Also, if you & Josh ever have a second/vacation home (common in the PNW for folks who like the beach or mountains) you will need to fit out a kitchen there. With the cost of even used items, these days, it might be wise to just box things up & store them away, since you have plenty of room for that at the new house.)
If she's going to be painting more you can use those wooden spoons to stir the paint as sometimes the wood stirs the cans come with get chucked. Also some spoons can be used as garden spades ♠️:)
As well as in a few years there will be a toddler that wants to help and learn and some of the extras will be useful for a growing child. And some of the things like the small milk pan are great for cooking individal child food.
@@theloveyourfacegal2773 I have used so many of my extra metal and plastic serving spoons and such for gardening over the years, 😆. I'm cheap like that!
Y’all can afford two homes?!?!
@@suzyani474 that's what I was thinking! 😅
Oh wow, wish I lived near your donation center. I have had my eye on that lodge griddle for a year. I want one so bad!
Whenever I declutter, I go by a 50% rule. I try to get rid of half of the excess items, but not more than half. And they go into a 3-month quarantine before donating. It reduces the regrets, and sometimes I do find things I had been looking for when I go into the quarantine cabinet.
Small utensils could be saved for a mini me kitchen or mud kitchen.
Becky- measuring cups are great for the garden when we measure different kinds of fertilizers and such. Use them in the garden supplies. I would ask family and friends to come go through your kitchen items before donating. I would love that if it was me
When you box up items with multiple parts(juicer, mixer with attachments, etc) put the entire components in a bag. To make even easier for Goodwill workers, label the juicer, pasta maker etc.
That Kitchenaid spill cover is genius when little ones want to help you bake.
You can use the Lodge griddle on your new grill, along with your long handled set you didn’t want to break up…. yummy pancake time!!! :-)
My prayers for your niece and your family, hope she's doing good
What happened to her niece ?
@@hannah8414 pneumonia with lung failure. She’s only two if I remember correctly. Prayers🙏🏻
@@hannah8414 Her niece of 2 years is in the Hospital with a pneumonia. Has long failure and the antibiotics won't work. She asked for positive thoughts and prayers on Instagram.
@@hannah8414 Becky posted a story on Instagram. Her niece has pneumonia and is in hospital. She's 2, and the antibiotics aren't currently working. Decisions about intubation will need to be made.
It must be just incredibly stressful for the family. My heart goes out to the lil miss, her parents and the extended family
@@marcwright4790 oh that's awful and so so worrying for her parents 😢
Hi Becky, when you tape boxes, especially when when have breakable items in them, start with tape across the box, then tape the opening edges. This gives the box structural integrity. Also run your hands along the tape to make sure it adheres to the box well. Sorry just had to say this after working in warehouses and packing boxes
I wanted to comment on this too lol. Good suggestions ❤️
@@SEED_FF Observation from experience, rather than criticism???
If you see this before you donate I will say keep your small sauce pan. With small children you will be needing it to cook small amounts of food for them. My toddlers love cube potatoes, carrots and veg. Also keep the matching set of utensils. I have a Cutco set that I have had since I was 18, so 50 years! It is good to have a ladle that would not stain if canning berries etc. and a meat fork is always needed, if only on holidays. Many people had valid reasons for you keeping things. They brought up second kitchen.
Denise Jones…small pans are great.
It’s just my husband, and I now.
We’re almost 70.
I use my small pan everyday.❤️❤️👍🏻👍🏻
Small pan is great for melting butter! It’s so small, it’s not in the way.
@@09Klatu exactly!!!
Especially for heating up a baby bottle.
You might use that meat fork now that you have started grilling more. :) They are great for getting roasts, steaks, etc. off the grill. Also, when I have extra pie pans (I accumulate them somehow.) I use them as housewarming or new baby gifts with a fresh pie inside!
im with you on the meat fork and beccy needs to keep the kitchen aid guard i use mine when im making butter and the buttermilk will splash everywhere...
Also the matching stainless ladle. Great for canning. I wouldn't want to use that pretty wooden ladle for every situation.
Absolutely
That's an awesome idea especially since she does so much cooking for others!
Funny how minimalists and preppers think the exact opposite - even on the most useful of items! 2 is one, 1 is none. I think when it all goes caflooie, you might regret letting your manual (non-electric) pasta making machine go. Glad you're feeling well enough to do as much as you do though. All the best.
I have a large tote of non electric kitchen appliances in my prepper pantry …very basic , very usable , very necessary … off grid will be challenging enough.. anything that could make my life easier if things change is worth taking up a bit of space … most of them are from my great grandmother and grandmother.. perfect condition…
That lodge griddle might be great with the new bar b que grill.
Those swing top bottles would be perfect for making vanilla and other extracts for gifts.
Exactly. They make nice gifts 🎁
And maybe hot sauce!
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Yes! We use them for hot sauce, vanilla, and coquito(puertorican coconut eggnog-like drink) in xmas time.
Years ago, I realized that my current zeal in purging would pass and I would eventually be glad I had this or that item. So, I began a practice of placing all those donate items into plastic bins in my garage. I cannot tell you how many times I've gone to those bins either for myself or for one of my kids heading out somewhere or for a friend who was thrilled to have what I no longer used. keep your stuff and put it where you can access it! I will bet you, you'll miss those white plates sooner than you think.
I go by a one year quarantine rule as I only use some things on holidays but on those dates I really need them!
Noooo! You can do the same thing with the smaller measuring cups. I saw that popcorn begging you and was just shouting “put the 1/4 cup in the popcorn!” I also have 1/4 c in my tomato powder, in my nuts, in my cornmeal, in my masa, in my protein powder…why is it ok to separate measuring cups but not the big fork and spoon?! 🤣
Right?! It seems way weirder to separate measuring cups
I would highly recommend looking in Vietnam Veterans of America to donate your things to. You can schedule a day for them to come pick your things up, you just have to have everything in boxes (that one person can carry by themselves) and they pick it up for you! It is SO nice!
For the pasta attachment that was a gift from Josh - it would make a super cool decoration on a book shelf! It looks antique-like and represents you as a person so well. That is personally my favorite kind of decor :)
I would love the manual noodle maker in case the electric is out.
I was thinking the same thing or if the grid goes
You need pull-out shelves on the lowers. You won’t lose things and it really helps with organizing your space. When our cabinet maker suggested them, I was thrilled. That was 25 years ago and life is easier.
I agree! I love my pullout shelves! They are a real back saver too!
Yeah agree. When we built our new home I put in basically all drawers for that reason alone, nothing getting lost at the back now
My husband did that for me! I live my I'll outside in my pantry too.
I never used that big fork until I started making Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners, and being grateful to have that fork for turkey and ham. 😊
This isn’t gonna be very impressive to others, but I’m very used to shopping every single week, if not twice a week, but today I’ve gone almost 2 weeks without going grocery shopping and it’s all thanks to you!
Good for you making headway on getting ready for the move and decluttering. Be sure to mark the boxes with glass in them as fragile. Don't let the naysayers say you will be sorry you donated ..you are making great items available to others.
Ground cherries are a forgotten delicious treat. My grandfather planted them every year. When I was little and we visited, I would just sit out there with him while he was working in the garden and eat myself full of them. I've heard they are good as jelly also. That long fork in the set would be good to use with your grill
I found them for the first time at a farmers market last year. I don't have land to grow them but I saved the seeds just in case
@@SEED_FF I have a little cellar in my apartment but you just have to keep them in a cool dark space. (Like a closet) So I have my seeds in small origami envelopes, labeled. And I put them in a black plastic bag.
@@SEED_FF you can cut them in half, spread the seeds on paper towel until they dry, then put the seeds in the bag. Hope this helps!
In the kitchen baking a chocolate cake on a rainy afternoon while my little one naps, the only thing that could make this more cozy than Becky video to watch while I work!
Slap band bracelets are great to use to hold your silicone Matt’s, I have several Matt’s and they are easy to store when rolled up .
Excellent idea!!!
Make sure to check the oven... I lost my fancy pizza stone all because I didn't check the oven before we moved out.... sigh... Thanks for bringing us along! Love it and how the family is growing! Hugs from Esquimalt
I just did this with one of those headache hat things. I left it in the freezer when we got a new one 😩
I wish I was your neighbor, Becky. I’d be there with you digging out the kitchen, helping you to move and swapping gardening tips and canning recipes. Alas, I live in northern lower Michigan, so unless we can fold the earth like we fold a map so my village would be right next to yours, the only thing I can do is cheer you on from afar and celebrate your happy times vicariously through TH-cam. I love, love, love how you share your life with us. Your blogs make my day happy every time I see one. Thank you!
You could use those flip top bottles and make your own homemade vanilla and give them away as Christmas gifts, Becky!
The recipe is six or eight whole vanilla beans and fill the rest of the bottle with vodka. You slice open one side of the bean, shove them in the bottle wait 6 weeks or longer and then enjoy the fruits of your labor 😋😋💗
I'm sure somebody will enjoy them 👍😋😋
Becky already has a video on making homemade vanilla.
Making the decision to purge/declutter is a really big step. Some of the comments I'm reading could undermine that resolve!
There are quite a few people saying they regret letting go of something but seriously, the world is so full of stuff that there is ALWAYS an alternative.
I'd personally try to work out what is behind the regret itself, rather than lamenting not having a particular object.
So true .
You're donations will be a blessing to others, and your new kitchen will be organized and simplified. I find that the less I have to manage, the more I can appreciate my stuff.
Is it just me or does it just make more sense to have all drawers or pull out shelves in lower kitchen shelves? I decided this a couple of years ago and when we redesigned our condo kitchen that is what we did. I am so happy with the drawers! Nothing can hide!
When I redid my kitchen that's exactly what I did. All my lower cabinets are drawers. It's especially helpful now that I'm older and reaching down or getting on my knees is difficult. Plus...nothing gets lost in the back of a cabinet. Same with a deep pantry. Had all drawers built in the pantry. It works out great!!
I lucked up and married a cabinet maker. My bottom cabinets "look" traditional but open the doors and everything is in different depth pull out drawers.
Bottom drawers are my dream! I even already have pull-out shelves in my bottom cabinets & while I appreciate how much nicer they are than traditional, I feel like I would still appreciate drawers so much more.
After My children all grew up I discovered minimalism living, I’m not extremely into it. It I purged so much unused things from our home. I find now I have so much more time for the things I want to do. It’s quite satisfying.
Wow!! You have definitely inspired me to get in my kitchen and purge! I have sooo many things that I haven't used in years. When my parents passed away I got all the kitchen stuff! Yikes! Thankyou again for ALL your inspiring videos! You don't know how much I utilize what I learn from you. Praying all goes well with the move and your pregnancy. God bless you guys!
The silver ladle will be nice for canning.
Your clothes purging video motivated me so much! I've been feeling guilty for a YEAR about a box of clothes I didn't unpack when I moved and my overflowing closet/dresser. I immediately purged it and feel so much better!
Dawn, from The Minimal Mom, suggests the “quarantine box” aaaaand no guilt for breaking up a set! You go girl.
If I cannot bear to break up a set, I would consider just donating the entire set and just replace the pieces I like.
@@mehtarelingolien when I saw Becky’s fork and ladle I wanted it so badly and when she talked of parting with it , it was sad. Why.? Cuz I know she will use them, especially at holidays.. Shes a 2-4 ladle woman!!
@@shirleyjjohnston5469 Becky stated herself that she had never used the fork and ladle from that set in the entire time she owned it, i doubt she’ll use it going forward if she clearly has other utensils she prefers over those.
I know your packing for your move, my advice is when in doubt, keep it. Reevaluate after you get to your new home. You are in the midst of several life changes. Your needs will change.
If you haven’t donated the juicer and all of the needed components, it would be a nice gesture to put them all in a separate bag or box. That way the good will staff will know what it is, and that it’s complete.
Make sure you get plenty of rest after each purge ❤️
Little Bundt pan may be a great idea for a birthday party for the baby!
Fill up your containers before packing them. That way you will have what you need when you get there and will not have to look for it. :) I use my big fork and spoon normally during the Holidays. Turkey, Ham for fork and Dumplings or other big pots of soup for spoon. They are pretty and easy for people to reach them.
Hello Becky, I do agree with alot of the watchers here. You can use your multiples in your canning kitchen. We did move to a larger home and have a large butlers pantry where I do my baking and canning and am so thankful I kept my extra kitchen items to use in there so I don’t have to gather things to bring into the butlers pantry. Good luck to you!
I love the minimal mom. I did this too. I'll be doing this again come the fall. Planning on moving next year.
Hi Becky! I must have missed what was wrong with your niece, but I will pray for her and family. I'm so sorry for the few negative comments, I they're the ones who need help and a better attitude. You are doing a great job with everything. Please be careful climbing, you make my heart race some time, but I know you are being careful! Cant wait to see the house after you move in! With love from South Carolina!
I redid my kitchen cabinets myself a few years ago and had someone add the pullout shelves on all of the bottom cabinets. They are awesome. 10/10 recommend.
Becky, your little baby bump makes me happy ♥️. I do have to tell you, I held my breath while you were on the ladder!!!
Omg Becky! I wish I lived near you! I would love some of that stuff. Whoever finds them in Your thrift store is going to be blessed!
That 6 mini bund pan! 😍😍😍
@@Theaterverslaafde that bundt pan is beautiful, I would love to have it!
Remember, nothing is made like it used to be anymore!
I LOVE purging! I have started to donate a piece of clothing for every new piece I buy. I also just love periodically going through different areas of the house and getting rid of clutter and things we haven't used. It feels so rewarding 😊
I’m getting inspired. Thanks
A lot of stuff that gets donated gets tossed, a better way to "purge" would be to buy less stuff and take time to consider what you want and what items are good quality. Otherwise you are essentially just having someone else toss your stuff, not to mention how much money could have been saved!
This video may be a year old but it is still so timely and helpful. Ive already cleared 2 large junk drawers from my kitchen lol. I have to admit that during your clearing process I could feel the stress building over the mini bundt pan. It was so beautiful and looked very decorative for Christmas cakes, either for the family or as gifts. Not to mention it was from one of your friends. Ive lost a few of my friends due to illness and it just seemed to stress me some. What a way to remember her. But I'm sure each of us deals with these things in our own way. God Bless you Becky, you are such an inspiration to all of us, ♥♥♥
I'm sure you're done moving by now, but what my husband and I did in our last move was ask people to save newspaper for wrapping stuff, but when that wasnt enough we started using socks. Stuff a pair on the inside of a glass then throw one on the outside and it worked really well! It also saves on boxes lol
I packed my sweaters, fabric, linens and anything soft in with my dishes.
I do mini purges when I tidy up my kitchen cupboards. My work office kitchen gets a lot of items, as well as family. As someone who has collected kitchen equipment since my teenage years, I have a lot of stuff that I just don't use. I'm 41 right now.
Anyways, it's always so good to declutter your kitchen so you can find what you do use much more easily!
I've had a clearing out week too. I had broken furniture and stuff that was cluttering my home. So as my children are away this week, I took the time to clear the clutter out. I feel lighter and more relaxed now it's done.
Hi! Just wondering if you ever have moments where you ponder how much and how many people you will never meet, feel genuine affection and appreciation towards you for being the uniquely beautiful person that you are. I’m 67, I have not one friend since my dear cat died in April. I have never been loved for who I am, rather, I e been used for my gifts… you are an extremely blessed human being, I think. You bring joy into my isolation as well. Thank you!
That’s exactly what I do. All my flour, sugar, coffee etc all have measuring cups inside the containers. Makes life easier…
LOVE watching you declutter. It's so much better to get rid of things BEFORE moving. If you find in the future that you REALLY needed something you got rid of, well, it's an oppourtunity to buy something new! Now, someone who really needs them will have the oppourtunity to get them. One thing I do when giving things to donation is I contact the local shelters (particularly women's shelters in my case) and ask if they need anything. If they do, they get first dibs. If not, it goes to a charitable association.
Swingtopbottles could be used for your salad dressings as you make them a lot
Omg I'm so glad you realized what you were doing with the attachmentments. I was screaming Becky not those that is what you want to keep!!!
I use the swing top bottles for giving vanilla for gifts.
I truly hope when you remodel your new house kitchen you put in all sliding drawers on the down low. Major game changer! I've had them in the last 2 houses, custom built by my builder, and so space saving, can find and see everything you need to use. Nothing gets forever lost in the great abyss.
I just love the repeated “so someone else can enjoy them” phrase.
The wooden spoons all in one beautiful container can also serve as a styling piece in your kitchen, practical and pretty to look at!
You did so good getting rid of unused things. You are encouraging to me to purge and clean out my clutter.
I have been watching you since your garden growth and your transition to your new home. I’m so ecstatic for you and your husband! Also, I can notice your baby bump congratulations to you and your hubby. You both will be amazing parents.
Don't worry so much about what you haven't done but embrace this journey you are in.❤️
God bless friend.💕
I just moved my homestead... I watched hoarders marathons to get me to purge! It truly worked! 🤣
Prayers for your niece and the whole family.
Man, I watch Hoarders sometimes, but it leaves me so stressed out and I sometimes find myself having a physical reaction to less sanitary "homes" .... if I'm ever feeling like being lazy all day, all it takes is an episode of Hoarders. (Related note: mental illness is very common, sadly. Please seek the appropriate treatment. I promise you, your life can be better and you can learn to be okay. All it takes is an effort and a supportive professional. Good luck)
I know how you feel, wanting to keep things you got a TON of use out of, when it came from someone you love.
My hubby got me a large pink backpack when we were dating in college, and I beat that thing with use so many years that one of the strap adjusters broke. But I still kept it because I loved that he thought of what I wanted most.
I finally let it go, about 15 years later, just this summer as we clean/purge our house to move cross-country. 💕
Keep the Oster! Built like a mack truck and lasts for decades. Mason Jars will work for top! It really is invaluable. 😊
The large ladle would be great to use in canning projects to ladle things into the jars, and the fork would be great to use with your grill 😉
So very sweet that you guys have lunch with your grandmother, absolutely love it 💙
I use the swing top bottle for homemade dressings and sauces
I could never get them clean on the inside..finally gave mine away..but the suggestion to use for gifts of vanilla or maybe vinegars makes sense
I have had measuring cups in my dry goods for 35yrs. It is so handy. I always check with family and friends before I donate anything.
I highly recommend replacing your toaster with a decently sized toaster *oven*. They are super useful for so many things, including baking/roasting small batches and re-heating things you want to keep crispy without wasting all the energy to heat a full sized oven.
Hope the move went smoothly!
I agree re: toasters vs. toaster ovens. So practical!
I wholeheartedly understand the reluctance to break up a set when donating items. What I usually tell myself is, "What i'm keeping is a full set of exactly the items I need and use. And what I'm giving away are exactly the single items that somebody, who doesn't want any set, is looking for." (And i know it's true, because I myself have been looking for single kitchen utensils and was frustrated about only finding sets 🤣 )
Oooh I love the mini bundt pan!
Once discarded keep discarded. As a reformed hoarder I've found people always try talking you into keeping stuff when you've sorted stuff for charity. If you listened to it everything would come back out of the boxes and you'd be back to square one! Don't give in to it! You know you don't want it and haven't used it so I think you're making good decisions and every one of them has been sensible and well thought through. You've made me feel very inspired to have a clear out today. Thank you ❤️
for the utensils you don't want to get rid of so you don't break up the set, you can easily hang small nails in the pantry and keep them on the wall out of the way, but still available. Same with storage for your cookie cutters which are a super jumbly mess.
I write with a permanent marker on a piece of the boxing tape and put it over the Label area that way I can reuse the box for something else latter and I always reinforce the bottom of the Bottom of the Box with 3 pieces of tape across the middle and on each side of that piece of tape and then crossways on each side the other way so that It's reinforced and that nothing falls through and breaks😊
I was just packing up my kitchen for our move when I decided to take a break and eat dinner. And here you are packing yours. 😁. It is amazing how much stuff we accumulate without even knowing it! Good luck with your move.
Where been purging for a while now so we don't have to take it with us when we retire and move. You're very inspiring to get rid of things. I did get a camper and some things got transferred and will have a new life in my camper, but everything else will be gone through. I'm giving old serving dishes I've lovingly used for the last 20 years to a young couple just starting their lives together.
Have you heard I’d Buy Nothing project? It’s a national project where there are local Facebook pages for you to post things you’re getting rid of. And people come pick it up for free! When I go through massive purges of stuff I love using it instead of donating to goodwill! It’s going directly in the hands of someone who wants/needs it and then after two days or so, I take any of the extras people didn’t want and drop them off at goodwill.
@@pennynickels5216 right? I can almost buy new for what the thrift store prices are.
Becky!! Dang girl! Lol. I’m 64 (your new old lady subscriber), every single video I watch of yours, I learn something new!! I have never heard of ground cherries before. I just started your video and this was at the beginning. So I had to pause because I knew I would forget to tell you. Lol. I’m sure I’ll learn at least 5 other new things by the time this is over.
Your manual pasta maker would be very valuable in a grid down situation. I have a new one in a box in case I need it. Just a thought. ML
I wanted to tell you that I made the freezer breakfast burritos for my son. I used hamburger, hash browns, eggs, salsa & cheese. He is so busy that having these in the freezers was great for him to pull out & heat up. It also helps that he said they were AMAZING. I will definitely be making these more & adding it to my freezer cooking rotation.
I started decluttering and trying to live more minimally a few years ago and there are only a few things I regret giving away or selling, but they are not huge regrets. Things are replaceable, but time with people we love can never be returned! So I'm happy you're getting on the train before having kids. That's so good!
Congrats on the baby and the new house! Love your videos and I've learned a ton about gardening. Hope to put it to good use one day!
The juicer would come in handy for home made juice for the baby, griddle for your grill and extra serving spoons for camping or backyard get togethers, so if you lose one or break them you have a replacment. Or your future kitchen downstairs.