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Don't worry about responding to every comment, it's not practical to respond to everyone. I love your videos it's really inspiring me for my own decluttering journey. I like it when ordinary people make TH-cam's, it wouldn't be realistic if it was only ever the super confident people doing it. People like you keep it real and I can relate much better.
Hi🌹Jenny. May joy and positivity always surround you, and may sorrow never touch your heart. I stumbled upon your TH-cam channel and was struck by your compassionate and considerate comments. I'd be delighted to get to know you better, if you're willing. Your warmth and empathy are truly inspiring. If it's okay with you, I'd love to start a friendship. What do you think? I'm egarly waiting for your respond!
Hi Catherine, I'm loving this series! Great job on the basement and other areas and your parents home. I too take comments to heart so I understand your hesitation reading some comments. I'm 52 & love TH-cam but I'll never understand the rude comments. If you don't have anything good to say, stay silent.😊
I agree!! I hate to leave my subscribers hanging and not always answer but the comment section can be a very intimidating place. I am trying to be better about blocking people to protect my peace 🙂
You are my favorite declutter girl!! You do a great job! Let the rude comments roll off and don’t feel like you owe anyone an explanation for what you do with the stuff you get rid of. It’s nobody else’s business! Thanks for all the enjoyment I have received from yr videos!
Great job in basement and car. This stuff had accumulated over several years. I love your insight about why you had so much decor-not because you liked or wanted it, but because you thought other people would like it. Suddenly, it’s like you had been asleep but you just woke up. I know from experience that once you are awake to your habits of buying stuff, you never go back to mindless shopping and collecting again. The liberating feeling is so addictive. I’ve hardly bought anything in years and yet I continue to declutter even the things I never thought I’d part with. It gets easier and easier. I now consider myself an essentialist. Everything I own has a use. I “decorate” with the things I use and I don’t keep things I don’t use. Nothing is pure decor any more. Given a choice of decor, I prefer empty space.
Oooh I love that term!! I’ve never heard essentialist before. To me that makes much more sense than a “minimalist” at least for me, personally. Thank you!
One thing that really helped get my car under control is throwing away trash while you are pumping gas. Get the pump going, then start opening doors and throwing away garbage. It was a game changer for me!
I just got to you talking about negative comments. I am pausing your video to tell you that you are doing a great job. I know it’s hard to take crap from people but imagining living with all that negativity and thinking you need to spread it around, especially to someone who has done nothing to you but put a video on TH-cam. Yikes! Please keep being the positive person that you are. The world needs more people like you. Keep being YOU. Thank you for your videos!
FYI From my bug guy I found out that c 21:56 ardboard attracts and is a breeding ground for many insects. When I realized that and got rid of the cardboard, I got rid of 98% of the creepy crawlies.
I saw another TH-camr say that she responded to comments for the first hour after she posts. It sounds like a good way to keep connected without it being overwhelming.
I have never really followed what the social trends were for decor. I am a senior citizen, and I've always decorated my home according to what I love, whether that be trendy or not. When you get into the mindset of following trends, it can become a trap, and you can fill your house with somebody else's decor items that do not reflect your taste or how you feel. Good for you at maintaining that mindset of what it feels right for you in your home!❤
“Back in the day” our Christmas decorations were the Christmas Tree, stockings and maybe a string of lights on outside door or window. The tree was enough for us kids to get excited. This is where I am heading in decor, maybe a couple more items, especially a manger scene.
Hi🌹Tracy. May joy and positivity always surround you, and may sorrow never touch your heart. I stumbled upon your TH-cam channel and was struck by your compassionate and considerate comments. I'd be delighted to get to know you better, if you're willing. Your warmth and empathy are truly inspiring. If it's okay with you, I'd love to start a friendship. What do you think? I'm egarly waiting for your respond!
Girl your decluttering videos have been 🔥 lately! They’re my favorite type of videos from you so far. Haters will always be there, and it has always helped me to remember that them being hateful for no reason says more about them than about you. You can’t help it if they’re unhappy with themselves. I don’t know if you can block users on YT, but if so, blocking can be very empowering 😅. From one sensitive person to another, it’s not you…it’s definitely them and they’re absolutely not worth your precious time. Keep it up! 👍🏼
I thoroughly enjoyed this last installment on your basement! Great job! You are so conscientious and detail-oriented that it is a pleasure to hear your comments on what you are thinking as you go along. Try to avoid the negative comments and maybe eliminate and block those people so as to increase your peace... I know it can be hard but it's worth it to discourage them and make it less stressful to receive comments at all. Unfortunately there are too many negative persons who like nothing better than to share their complaints and spread unhappiness. They are not healthy or balanced emotionally and are not anyone who can be pleased as they will always find something not to like... You are a lovely lady and it is a joy to share in your organizing growth! Thank you for providing these videos! bye
This is why I started following you. Because, as a viewer, I see how beautiful some people make their home and I don’t have any negative feelings toward them. But it’s not realistic for most people. I really appreciate you saying you’re over whatever trend is in right now cause that’s how I feel. Like when did it become a trend to make everything brown and tan in our homes lol? Anyways thanks for keeping your content down to earth.
I know it's probably very hard to listen to the HATERS, I can't even imagine. I just want u to know that I'm 65 & just started in the last 5 or more yrs to declutter my apt. I'm not as good at it as u r, but I'm really working hard to get to the point where u r. U have motivated me so much & my life feels so much lighter. I've always said that I feel like a organized hoarder. Hahaha I think I actually started my decluttering when COVID hit. I didn't shop like everyone else did, but started purging bcuz I prayed that we would never have this much time at home ever again in my lifetime. Lol It's amazing how much stuff we collect over the yrs. Also, I shop with purpose now not for what I want. Fun fact, I actually saved a few thousand $ during COVID by not going out or shopping on line. COVID was my turning point in many ways. Keep up the amazing work u have totally inspired me & the HATERS r just jealous. 🧹🪣🧼🧽🧴
Organized hoarder! Bingo! I feel the same way. We don't have much storage space at all, but I do have everything organized into all these bins and baskets everywhere, but it still feels like SO MUCH.
Hi🌹Juicie. May joy and positivity always surround you, and may sorrow never touch your heart. I stumbled upon your TH-cam channel and was struck by your compassionate and considerate comments. I'd be delighted to get to know you better, if you're willing. Your warmth and empathy are truly inspiring. If it's okay with you, I'd love to start a friendship. What do you think? I'm egarly waiting for your respond!
Hi🌹. May joy and positivity always surround you, and may sorrow never touch your heart. I stumbled upon your TH-cam channel and was struck by your compassionate and considerate comments. I'd be delighted to get to know you better, if you're willing. Your warmth and empathy are truly inspiring. If it's okay with you, I'd love to start a friendship. What do you think? I'm egarly waiting for your respond!
Fantastic job! I have been doing lots of decluttering as well. I had a thing with saving all of my bills, can you believe I shredded so much paper work that I ended up with 3 giant big black garbage bags full of shredded bills....that's embarrassing!!! I also decluttered my kitchen and it feels so great to get the stuff out! Thanks for all of your encouragement!! Hugs from Canada xoxo
I did a TON of bills like that too !!! OMG so much.. probably 10 years worth!! It would have taken me years to shred it all but I did sort things I could just recycle ( no personal information ) and I had my husband take about 1 printer paper box of shred things to the UPS store. It was worth it for me to just get it gone! Otherwise I do shred tons.
Great job on the paper shredding👏 I've over the years we don't have to save all these papers cuz we can look alot of stuff up on line. Keep up the good work.
Great job, your basement looks so good and well-organised now! Amazing how you muster the energy to get all of this done. Much love and hugs from Germany.
Hey Catherine, I love seeing your videos all the time! I can't get over the amount of stuff that you got rid of. I know that I need to go through a lot of stuff in my room because I need to declutter. I have a chest down in my basement and I need to see what is in there because I really don't know what I have in there. The before & after shots are just amazing! I can't wait to see more videos every week! ❤❤❤
Hi🌹Nancy. May joy and positivity always surround you, and may sorrow never touch your heart. I stumbled upon your TH-cam channel and was struck by your compassionate and considerate comments. I'd be delighted to get to know you better, if you're willing. Your warmth and empathy are truly inspiring. If it's okay with you, I'd love to start a friendship. What do you think? I'm egarly waiting for your respond!
depending on how old your kids are, put a trash bag in the back where they can put their trash. or at least hang a grocery bag from glove compartment for you to put trash in easily. replace it when you get gas. it really helps!
The easy plant sparked some ideas for me. I think they would make a fabulous gift for those who have a penchant for killing plants. My sis and I live on opposite coasts and what a great thing to send her! Thanks for the idea! The Home Edit has ornament storing containers at Walmart which are quite reasonable and keep ornaments safe. You owe no explanation for your responses. Skip the haters as they are projecting feelings about themselves.
You deserve only wonderful remarks about the great job you have accomplished. I can’t imagine how someone could find anything wrong with what you do. Love from Texas❤️❤️
Hi Catherine! You are adorable in those bib overalls!! You are such an inspiration and because of your video I will be cleaning out the Jeep today! Have a wonderful day!!❤️❤️❤️
Hi. May joy and positivity always surround you, and may sorrow never touch your heart. I stumbled upon your TH-cam channel and was struck by your compassionate and considerate comments. I'd be delighted to get to know you better, if you're willing. Your warmth and empathy are truly inspiring. If it's okay with you, I'd love to start a friendship. What do you think? I'm egarly waiting for your respond!
You really did an awesome job on the basement. That was so much to deal with. I was overwhelmed with my garage but you inspired me to get busy and dive in. This process is not easy but MUST be done. Thanks for what you are doing. I like hearing your thought process too. Bravo!
I would take it personally, too! It's a shame there are such rude, thoughtless people out there. Excellent job on the basement! Such a lot of work! I'm glad you clarified that you donated what you could; "throwing it all out" sounds like you're throwing everything in the trash. It makes us all think twice about casual shopping. My main holiday for decorating is Christmas, and I need to go thru my many bins, and purge. When there are too many decorations, then I don't even want to put them all out! I've only bought what I like, but I can understand the peer pressure if you're on social media. Thx for all the inspiration!
Great videos! I have been decluttering for many years (much older than you lol) and when my parents moved into retirement homes their house which was small was packed. I did the majority of it and it took a long time. I am determined to get our house decluttered & organized. It is a continual process I love shopping but in the past few years I just don't go to stores much. Being mindful of what we need vs what we want is a learning curve. Good for you for figuring this out at a younger age & thanks for keeping it real. Don't let the nasty people bring you down. Lots of unhappy people out there.❤❤
My husband and I just cleaned out our basement in preparation for a move in the next year or two. Even though I don’t go down there very often (our laundry is on the main floor) it has bothered me for a very long time. It’s such a nice feeling knowing it’s done!!!
Hi Catherine! It must have been so freeing to get the dumpster and get all the trash out of your basement! You did an amazing job and it looks so organized! Hope you are having a great week!
I decorate for fall with fresh flowers and very small fresh pumpkins. So i don't have anything to store for next year. For Christmas, my tree is enough decor. We live in the country, critters LOVE getting into bins out here. So i just don't want to store anything.
Your clean up looks great. I know it makes you feel so much better. I love cleaning out and organizing. I have never been one to worry about what other people thought. I just do what I feel is right. I don't buy things just because it's popular. Great idea to let your husband go thru his own things but don't let him procrastinate because it will soon get recluttered. Wow so glad you cleaned out the car. You must feel really good. Don't forget to put a trash bag in the back seat and make sure the kids are taught to throw their trash in there. You can hang it on the headrest. It will really help you and teach them to pick up after themselves. Thanks for telling us about the Chemical Guys cleaner. I am definitely going to try it.
Hi🌹Kate. May joy and positivity always surround you, and may sorrow never touch your heart. I stumbled upon your TH-cam channel and was struck by your compassionate and considerate comments. I'd be delighted to get to know you better, if you're willing. Your warmth and empathy are truly inspiring. If it's okay with you, I'd love to start a friendship. What do you think? I'm egarly waiting for your respond!
You are doing a great job!!! Don’t worry about the na sayers!! They are wrong!! Getting rid of the clutter is good for you and your family!!! Look forward not back!!
We've been decluttering for this year and I've donated so much stuff. I still have the attic and the basement to go this weekend I'm getting some heavy duty totes for the basement and I want to go thru the holiday decor in the attic which is where all that is at. But its been amazing getting rid of so much stuff. I had regrets like you but then I realized I just have to do better and not have so much stuff we don't love, use, need or wear it. You'll be glad when its easier to clean and take care of
I love your videos, and you are right about keeping stuff or buying things just to compete or have to try and keep up with neighbors. We should just do what we like and what works for us and not worry about what everyone else does or has
I declutter my house every 6 months…that includes clothing as well. Feels good, and you’d be amazed how much needs to go every time. I don’t know how people go YEARS not doing it.
I tried every 6 months then every 3 but still feel overwhelmed so i choose to declutter as i see items that need to go. I keep a donate box for ongoing and even my husband will say here this needs to go in the donate box. We are blessed with several thrift stores close by that reap our donations!
Have you ever had a pest control company spray around the perimeter inside the basement? 🌸 Great job Catherine on the basement declutter! It looks great! So proud of you for getting that all done 🌸 I am so happy for you to get to the point you have in your life regarding trends etc. for decor etc. that you talked about and your just going to move in and do what you want and what things to buy etc., and how it’s easing your anxiety and life 💜🌸
Enjoyable video! I hear you on the bug thing, I got itchy just watching. It was helpful for me to see you doing all the things that I need to do. You have a very nice voice and manner, and I'll be sure to subscribe.
I loved the basement declutter. It was really motivational. Everything looks so organized and great😊. Curious now that you've decluttered the basement, are there any future plans to finish that side? It's to bad that people have nothing better to do than complain and criticize someone else. 23:31 I think it's really sad that all the declutter videos I watch everyone always has to say they are recycling what they can. Most people will do what they can to donate or recycle there stuff. Your videos are great, keep doing what you're doing😊. Everything you have done so far had turned out exceptional. Because of your decluttering I'm decluttering my spaces. Thanks again for all your hard work and motivating me to do something. 😊
I always feel bad for Catherine in her videos when she has to preemptively explain herself or her choices, just to try to get ahead of the hate that people constantly throw out on the internet 😞 however, it was great to go through and read these other comments on the video and see so much positivity and love. Made me feel warm and fuzzy 😆
Good job, keep and do what makes you happy. FYI, a mouse got into my car because I had a pack of cookies in there, took a long time to find it and get rid of it. That sure became my motivation to not allow food crumbs etc to stay in my car. 😂
Hey Catherine, I have really been enjoying these videos and feel like a weight is lifted off your shoulders in your declutterring journey. I starting noticing a lot of channels that I watched were all decorating the same so it is refreshing to hear that you have broken free from that needing to style your home because it's the latest fad. 👏🏻👏🏻. As far as hateful or critical comments go, just know that they come from a hateful or judgmental heart. The problem is theirs not yours....❤
After reading your comment I thought about a lot of the channels I watch too, and so many of them decorate the same for holidays or their houses all look the same, and I realized I have been incorporating so much of that into my life for many years. I am having so many realizations about things I've been doing that have been heavily contributing to unhappiness that I've been feeling for a long time. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, you've given me something to think on. 😊
Your basement looks so great! Well done you!! I've been following you and working on my own home and garage at the same time. It's so much work. The physical part has gotten me a torn rotator cuff and tennis elbow, and as much pain I'm in, it was so worth it. I'm still not done. When you talked about the amount of trash you had it resonated with me. I have bags of old insulation we tore out of the garage, and pieces of drywall, etc. I'm wondering if it's cheaper to get a dumpster or have someone haul it away. I'm definitely more careful with my purchases. I never want a repeat of this mess.
Hi🌹Susanne. May joy and positivity always surround you, and may sorrow never touch your heart. I stumbled upon your TH-cam channel and was struck by your compassionate and considerate comments. I'd be delighted to get to know you better, if you're willing. Your warmth and empathy are truly inspiring. If it's okay with you, I'd love to start a friendship. What do you think? I'm egarly waiting for your respond!
Keep up the good work Catherine. You're doing excellent work. Your videos are very helpful. I pray that God also helps all those who are thinking in negative way. Lots of blessings and prayers for you all.
Great video!! My neighbor and I got a dumpster before I sold my last house and it was the best decision! I also have been super into car cleaning videos lately, and I love how you ended the video with car cleaning!
You did so well in your basement. I need to go through our furnace room and get rid of some stuff. I'll work on that today. Thanks for the inspiration!
A couple of ideas for keeping the car a bit cleaner is that I put reusable muffin cups in the cup holders to collect sticky drops etc. I also take the front passenger headrest off and pop in a garbage bag and put the headrest back on so that the handles are secure. Easy to pop garbage in 😊
Hi🌹Sharon. May joy and positivity always surround you, and may sorrow never touch your heart. I stumbled upon your TH-cam channel and was struck by your compassionate and considerate comments. I'd be delighted to get to know you better, if you're willing. Your warmth and empathy are truly inspiring. If it's okay with you, I'd love to start a friendship. What do you think? I'm egarly waiting for your respond!
Good job!!! Thank you for sharing! This the first time to watch your channel and you seem like such a sweet lady! I needed this to get me inspired to tackle my garage! Thank you!!!
You look adorable in your overalls! Loving all the decluttering videos!! Maybe have hubbie use some of the extra bins for his cards. Would hate to see any damage done to them.
I've really enjoyed this series and your channel that I have only found recently. I think you're doing amazingly, and your content gives me inspiration and helps to stay positive with tasks. Ps try not to take any negative comments to heart as they don't matter x u keep doing u x thx 😘☕️
As a retiree & having lived for 12 years in a motorhome (traveling around the US ) I learned that I really only celebrate one holiday and only kept 1 small tote box for those items. Now that we've settled down in a small home again, I still only use 1 tote for the main decorations (just added a small tree & a wreath for the door) so it now 3 containers but that is just fine with us ❤
NEVER WORRY ABOUT PEOPLE BEING MEAN AS I TRULY SUFFER FROM ANXIETY BUT AT 63 I HAVE ACTUALLY LEARNT THAT THEY ARE THE ONES WITH PROBLEMS.I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED THAT I WAS ABLE TO STAY HOME WITH MY FOUR CHILDREN AND THEY ARE ADULTS NOW AND WE STILL SPEND GREAT TIMES TOGETHER.I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS TO.😇
You're doing great! The only thing with using the dawn power wash on your car is that it could strip the protective wax off the paint on the outside of the car. I use dawn to clean the windshield/windows to get them super clean before re-applying rain-x though. :D
Wow. What a difference. Been loving the basement declutter. I use dawn to actually wash my car, a little goes a long way, also the chemical guys products are great, I have the hand wash mitt, it’s awesome. ❤❤
I love me a good declutter. And yes it´s hard to get rid off so much stuff we thought we need or want at one point. But you are also right: It is what it is. And as long as we learn from it .. Put your winter coats in one of the better boxes since you have them and use why not use a a box for your husbands cards - that way they are all in one spot and it looks tidy. 😁 I´m sorry about you and so much other people getting nasty comments - but I think that is just the state of our world. Sadly! Hugs from Germany 💕
Catherine, you are doing a great job decluttering! I watch your videos for tips and ideas on decluttering. Ignore the rude comments! They have no place here. If they can't be encouraging, then don't comment. As for the holidays...I never worry about what someone has. I am glad you are not one to keep up with the Jones', it's too much work. Do you. I love buying holiday and seasonal decor, but I don't go insane buying it.
We got those shelves like you have. I used to store a lot of my holiday decor in printer paper boxes since they were uniform and easy to lift. Now I am working my way into putting them in clear bins for easier visuals when pulling them down for each season. Our room is a HOT mess right now where we've pulled all the things out in transition. You might consider using the two leftover bins for your husbands baseball cards.
It is looking great! I did mildly panic when I saw how adorable some of your Christmas decor is and thought it was the discard vs the keep pile 😅 I can’t wait to see your house decorated with decor you love!
Hi Catherine. I'm Katherine also. Great video. I always, always enjoy your videos. I need to accomplish the basement too. Thanks for the motivation😊. Have a great and happy day.
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Don't worry about responding to every comment, it's not practical to respond to everyone. I love your videos it's really inspiring me for my own decluttering journey. I like it when ordinary people make TH-cam's, it wouldn't be realistic if it was only ever the super confident people doing it. People like you keep it real and I can relate much better.
This series has been so motivating . Don’t listen to the haters hiding behind a screen . So many of us love your content !!
Hi🌹Jenny. May joy and positivity always surround you, and may sorrow never touch your heart. I stumbled upon your TH-cam channel and was struck by your compassionate and considerate comments. I'd be delighted to get to know you better, if you're willing. Your warmth and empathy are truly inspiring. If it's okay with you, I'd love to start a friendship. What do you think? I'm egarly waiting for your respond!
Trust me... you are not the only youtuber that is getting nasty comments. It really is too bad. Just remember you are an inspiration to us! 😍
Hi Catherine, I'm loving this series! Great job on the basement and other areas and your parents home. I too take comments to heart so I understand your hesitation reading some comments. I'm 52 & love TH-cam but I'll never understand the rude comments. If you don't have anything good to say, stay silent.😊
I agree!! I hate to leave my subscribers hanging and not always answer but the comment section can be a very intimidating place. I am trying to be better about blocking people to protect my peace 🙂
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You are my favorite declutter girl!! You do a great job! Let the rude comments roll off and don’t feel like you owe anyone an explanation for what you do with the stuff you get rid of. It’s nobody else’s business! Thanks for all the enjoyment I have received from yr videos!
Great job in basement and car. This stuff had accumulated over several years. I love your insight about why you had so much decor-not because you liked or wanted it, but because you thought other people would like it. Suddenly, it’s like you had been asleep but you just woke up.
I know from experience that once you are awake to your habits of buying stuff, you never go back to mindless shopping and collecting again. The liberating feeling is so addictive. I’ve hardly bought anything in years and yet I continue to declutter even the things I never thought I’d part with. It gets easier and easier.
I now consider myself an essentialist. Everything I own has a use. I “decorate” with the things I use and I don’t keep things I don’t use. Nothing is pure decor any more. Given a choice of decor, I prefer empty space.
Oooh I love that term!! I’ve never heard essentialist before. To me that makes much more sense than a “minimalist” at least for me, personally. Thank you!
One thing that really helped get my car under control is throwing away trash while you are pumping gas. Get the pump going, then start opening doors and throwing away garbage. It was a game changer for me!
Great idea!
Then clean up the gas if it’s a dodgy pump that forgets to automatically shut off
I just got to you talking about negative comments. I am pausing your video to tell you that you are doing a great job. I know it’s hard to take crap from people but imagining living with all that negativity and thinking you need to spread it around, especially to someone who has done nothing to you but put a video on TH-cam. Yikes! Please keep being the positive person that you are. The world needs more people like you. Keep being YOU. Thank you for your videos!
FYI From my bug guy I found out that c 21:56 ardboard attracts and is a breeding ground for many insects. When I realized that and got rid of the cardboard, I got rid of 98% of the creepy crawlies.
Thank you for sharing that, that explains why I get so many bugs in my garage!!
I saw another TH-camr say that she responded to comments for the first hour after she posts. It sounds like a good way to keep connected without it being overwhelming.
Love the clear bins and labelling them. Makes it easy to see what's in them. I've enjoyed the basement declutter series. ❤
Yess it does! Thank you!
I have never really followed what the social trends were for decor. I am a senior citizen, and I've always decorated my home according to what I love, whether that be trendy or not. When you get into the mindset of following trends, it can become a trap, and you can fill your house with somebody else's decor items that do not reflect your taste or how you feel. Good for you at maintaining that mindset of what it feels right for you in your home!❤
“Back in the day” our Christmas decorations were the Christmas Tree, stockings and maybe a string of lights on outside door or window. The tree was enough for us kids to get excited. This is where I am heading in decor, maybe a couple more items, especially a manger scene.
Hi🌹Tracy. May joy and positivity always surround you, and may sorrow never touch your heart. I stumbled upon your TH-cam channel and was struck by your compassionate and considerate comments. I'd be delighted to get to know you better, if you're willing. Your warmth and empathy are truly inspiring. If it's okay with you, I'd love to start a friendship. What do you think? I'm egarly waiting for your respond!
Girl your decluttering videos have been 🔥 lately! They’re my favorite type of videos from you so far. Haters will always be there, and it has always helped me to remember that them being hateful for no reason says more about them than about you. You can’t help it if they’re unhappy with themselves. I don’t know if you can block users on YT, but if so, blocking can be very empowering 😅. From one sensitive person to another, it’s not you…it’s definitely them and they’re absolutely not worth your precious time. Keep it up! 👍🏼
I thoroughly enjoyed this last installment on your basement! Great job! You are so conscientious and detail-oriented that it is a pleasure to hear your comments on what you are thinking as you go along. Try to avoid the negative comments and maybe eliminate and block those people so as to increase your peace... I know it can be hard but it's worth it to discourage them and make it less stressful to receive comments at all. Unfortunately there are too many negative persons who like nothing better than to share their complaints and spread unhappiness. They are not healthy or balanced emotionally and are not anyone who can be pleased as they will always find something not to like... You are a lovely lady and it is a joy to share in your organizing growth! Thank you for providing these videos! bye
Sad this is the last part of this series!! It’s been so good! 😍
This is why I started following you. Because, as a viewer, I see how beautiful some people make their home and I don’t have any negative feelings toward them. But it’s not realistic for most people. I really appreciate you saying you’re over whatever trend is in right now cause that’s how I feel. Like when did it become a trend to make everything brown and tan in our homes lol? Anyways thanks for keeping your content down to earth.
I know it's probably very hard to listen to the HATERS, I can't even imagine. I just want u to know that I'm 65 & just started in the last 5 or more yrs to declutter my apt. I'm not as good at it as u r, but I'm really working hard to get to the point where u r. U have motivated me so much & my life feels so much lighter. I've always said that I feel like a organized hoarder. Hahaha I think I actually started my decluttering when COVID hit. I didn't shop like everyone else did, but started purging bcuz I prayed that we would never have this much time at home ever again in my lifetime. Lol It's amazing how much stuff we collect over the yrs. Also, I shop with purpose now not for what I want. Fun fact, I actually saved a few thousand $ during COVID by not going out or shopping on line. COVID was my turning point in many ways. Keep up the amazing work u have totally inspired me & the HATERS r just jealous. 🧹🪣🧼🧽🧴
Organized hoarder! Bingo! I feel the same way. We don't have much storage space at all, but I do have everything organized into all these bins and baskets everywhere, but it still feels like SO MUCH.
Hi🌹Juicie. May joy and positivity always surround you, and may sorrow never touch your heart. I stumbled upon your TH-cam channel and was struck by your compassionate and considerate comments. I'd be delighted to get to know you better, if you're willing. Your warmth and empathy are truly inspiring. If it's okay with you, I'd love to start a friendship. What do you think? I'm egarly waiting for your respond!
You are doing a fantastic job! Love watching declutters because I can always use some great ideas on what I may haven't decluttered yet.
Thank you so much!
I am so proud of you! I love your new mindset Catherine😊 I have long been over the stuff and I am so comfortable in my home with no clutter!
Hi🌹. May joy and positivity always surround you, and may sorrow never touch your heart. I stumbled upon your TH-cam channel and was struck by your compassionate and considerate comments. I'd be delighted to get to know you better, if you're willing. Your warmth and empathy are truly inspiring. If it's okay with you, I'd love to start a friendship. What do you think? I'm egarly waiting for your respond!
Fantastic job! I have been doing lots of decluttering as well. I had a thing with saving all of my bills, can you believe I shredded so much paper work that I ended up with 3 giant big black garbage bags full of shredded bills....that's embarrassing!!! I also decluttered my kitchen and it feels so great to get the stuff out! Thanks for all of your encouragement!! Hugs from Canada xoxo
I did a TON of bills like that too !!! OMG so much.. probably 10 years worth!! It would have taken me years to shred it all but I did sort things I could just recycle ( no personal information ) and I had my husband take about 1 printer paper box of shred things to the UPS store. It was worth it for me to just get it gone! Otherwise I do shred tons.
Great job on the paper shredding👏 I've over the years we don't have to save all these papers cuz we can look alot of stuff up on line. Keep up the good work.
Really liked "Pam the Palm Tree"--- funny how you welcome your latest green babies! bye
Great job, your basement looks so good and well-organised now!
Amazing how you muster the energy to get all of this done.
Much love and hugs from Germany.
I don’t even know where I get the energy sometimes haha thank you so much!! 🤍
Hey Catherine, I love seeing your videos all the time! I can't get over the amount of stuff that you got rid of. I know that I need to go through a lot of stuff in my room because I need to declutter. I have a chest down in my basement and I need to see what is in there because I really don't know what I have in there. The before & after shots are just amazing! I can't wait to see more videos every week! ❤❤❤
👏🏻🫶🏻thank you so much!!
@@CatherineElaine You're welcome!!
Thank you for posting this. I enjoy your thoughtfulness and encouragement.
Hi🌹Nancy. May joy and positivity always surround you, and may sorrow never touch your heart. I stumbled upon your TH-cam channel and was struck by your compassionate and considerate comments. I'd be delighted to get to know you better, if you're willing. Your warmth and empathy are truly inspiring. If it's okay with you, I'd love to start a friendship. What do you think? I'm egarly waiting for your respond!
depending on how old your kids are, put a trash bag in the back where they can put their trash. or at least hang a grocery bag from glove compartment for you to put trash in easily. replace it when you get gas. it really helps!
I also love that rusty looking lighthouse! So happy you found that again 🎉 Great job!
The easy plant sparked some ideas for me. I think they would make a fabulous gift for those who have a penchant for killing plants. My sis and I live on opposite coasts and what a great thing to send her! Thanks for the idea! The Home Edit has ornament storing containers at Walmart which are quite reasonable and keep ornaments safe. You owe no explanation for your responses. Skip the haters as they are projecting feelings about themselves.
Basement looks amazing. So proud of you 💚🌟🐝💐
Good for you! This is no easy task but when finished, you will feel so happy and accomplished!❤❤
You deserve only wonderful remarks about the great job you have accomplished. I can’t imagine how someone could find anything wrong with what you do. Love from Texas❤️❤️
Thank you for decluttering Xmas stuff. It’s a great motivator for me to get that done !! ❤
Hi Catherine!
You are adorable in those bib overalls!! You are such an inspiration and because of your video I will be cleaning out the Jeep today!
Have a wonderful day!!❤️❤️❤️
Hi. May joy and positivity always surround you, and may sorrow never touch your heart. I stumbled upon your TH-cam channel and was struck by your compassionate and considerate comments. I'd be delighted to get to know you better, if you're willing. Your warmth and empathy are truly inspiring. If it's okay with you, I'd love to start a friendship. What do you think? I'm egarly waiting for your respond!
You really did an awesome job on the basement. That was so much to deal with. I was overwhelmed with my garage but you inspired me to get busy and dive in. This process is not easy but MUST be done. Thanks for what you are doing. I like hearing your thought process too. Bravo!
Epic video❤️ lovely I can’t imagine how you are down the basement without a closed shoe… with the creepy crawlers… your’re a boss🫶🔥🔥🔥
I would take it personally, too! It's a shame there are such rude, thoughtless people out there.
Excellent job on the basement! Such a lot of work! I'm glad you clarified that you donated what you could; "throwing it all out" sounds like you're throwing everything in the trash. It makes us all think twice about casual shopping.
My main holiday for decorating is Christmas, and I need to go thru my many bins, and purge. When there are too many decorations, then I don't even want to put them all out! I've only bought what I like, but I can understand the peer pressure if you're on social media.
Thx for all the inspiration!
I love this video. I need to declutter our garage and my car. You have given me so much motivation to get it all done. Thank you!!
Just know you are loved by so many, You help motivate me constantly and I love your videos!
Absolutely right, Iam decluttering as well and donating everything I haven't used in the last 3 years
Great videos! I have been decluttering for many years (much older than you lol) and when my parents moved into retirement homes their house which was small was packed. I did the majority of it and it took a long time. I am determined to get our house decluttered & organized. It is a continual process I love shopping but in the past few years I just don't go to stores much. Being mindful of what we need vs what we want is a learning curve. Good for you for figuring this out at a younger age & thanks for keeping it real. Don't let the nasty people bring you down. Lots of unhappy people out there.❤❤
I love the determination 👏🏻👏🏻it feels so good to get rid of the stuff we don’t need!! Thank you for watching!
My husband and I just cleaned out our basement in preparation for a move in the next year or two. Even though I don’t go down there very often (our laundry is on the main floor) it has bothered me for a very long time. It’s such a nice feeling knowing it’s done!!!
Hi Catherine! It must have been so freeing to get the dumpster and get all the trash out of your basement! You did an amazing job and it looks so organized! Hope you are having a great week!
I decorate for fall with fresh flowers and very small fresh pumpkins. So i don't have anything to store for next year. For Christmas, my tree is enough decor. We live in the country, critters LOVE getting into bins out here. So i just don't want to store anything.
Thanks for the video and the suggestion for the interior car cleaning!👍🏻
Your clean up looks great. I know it makes you feel so much better. I love cleaning out and organizing. I have never been one to worry about what other people thought. I just do what I feel is right. I don't buy things just because it's popular. Great idea to let your husband go thru his own things but don't let him procrastinate because it will soon get recluttered. Wow so glad you cleaned out the car. You must feel really good. Don't forget to put a trash bag in the back seat and make sure the kids are taught to throw their trash in there. You can hang it on the headrest. It will really help you and teach them to pick up after themselves. Thanks for telling us about the Chemical Guys cleaner. I am definitely going to try it.
What a mighty job! Well done!
Great video! I loved watching all these, and the work at your moms!
Hi🌹Kate. May joy and positivity always surround you, and may sorrow never touch your heart. I stumbled upon your TH-cam channel and was struck by your compassionate and considerate comments. I'd be delighted to get to know you better, if you're willing. Your warmth and empathy are truly inspiring. If it's okay with you, I'd love to start a friendship. What do you think? I'm egarly waiting for your respond!
You are doing a great job!!! Don’t worry about the na sayers!! They are wrong!! Getting rid of the clutter is good for you and your family!!! Look forward not back!!
Great video as always love. Loved this series! Ignore any rude comments. Your true followers know your heart. Have a great weekend! ❤
We've been decluttering for this year and I've donated so much stuff. I still have the attic and the basement to go this weekend I'm getting some heavy duty totes for the basement and I want to go thru the holiday decor in the attic which is where all that is at. But its been amazing getting rid of so much stuff. I had regrets like you but then I realized I just have to do better and not have so much stuff we don't love, use, need or wear it. You'll be glad when its easier to clean and take care of
I love your videos, and you are right about keeping stuff or buying things just to compete or have to try and keep up with neighbors. We should just do what we like and what works for us and not worry about what everyone else does or has
I declutter my house every 6 months…that includes clothing as well. Feels good, and you’d be amazed how much needs to go every time. I don’t know how people go YEARS not doing it.
I tried every 6 months then every 3 but still feel overwhelmed so i choose to declutter as i see items that need to go. I keep a donate box for ongoing and even my husband will say here this needs to go in the donate box. We are blessed with several thrift stores close by that reap our donations!
Have you ever had a pest control company spray around the perimeter inside the basement? 🌸 Great job Catherine on the basement declutter! It looks great! So proud of you for getting that all done 🌸 I am so happy for you to get to the point you have in your life regarding trends etc. for decor etc. that you talked about and your just going to move in and do what you want and what things to buy etc., and how it’s easing your anxiety and life 💜🌸
Yes we have a pest control company who comes quarterly! Somehow they still get in though 😅
@@CatherineElaine wow! That’s crazy they are still getting inside
Enjoyable video! I hear you on the bug thing, I got itchy just watching.
It was helpful for me to see you doing all the things that I need to do.
You have a very nice voice and manner, and I'll be sure to subscribe.
I loved the basement declutter. It was really motivational. Everything looks so organized and great😊. Curious now that you've decluttered the basement, are there any future plans to finish that side? It's to bad that people have nothing better to do than complain and criticize someone else. 23:31 I think it's really sad that all the declutter videos I watch everyone always has to say they are recycling what they can. Most people will do what they can to donate or recycle there stuff. Your videos are great, keep doing what you're doing😊. Everything you have done so far had turned out exceptional. Because of your decluttering I'm decluttering my spaces. Thanks again for all your hard work and motivating me to do something. 😊
I always feel bad for Catherine in her videos when she has to preemptively explain herself or her choices, just to try to get ahead of the hate that people constantly throw out on the internet 😞 however, it was great to go through and read these other comments on the video and see so much positivity and love. Made me feel warm and fuzzy 😆
Good job, keep and do what makes you happy. FYI, a mouse got into my car because I had a pack of cookies in there, took a long time to find it and get rid of it. That sure became my motivation to not allow food crumbs etc to stay in my car. 😂
Love this series so so much!
Love this series, well done! Great idea to get a dumpster to get rid of all the trash at the same time!
Hey Catherine, I have really been enjoying these videos and feel like a weight is lifted off your shoulders in your declutterring journey. I starting noticing a lot of channels that I watched were all decorating the same so it is refreshing to hear that you have broken free from that needing to style your home because it's the latest fad. 👏🏻👏🏻. As far as hateful or critical comments go, just know that they come from a hateful or judgmental heart. The problem is theirs not yours....❤
After reading your comment I thought about a lot of the channels I watch too, and so many of them decorate the same for holidays or their houses all look the same, and I realized I have been incorporating so much of that into my life for many years. I am having so many realizations about things I've been doing that have been heavily contributing to unhappiness that I've been feeling for a long time. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, you've given me something to think on. 😊
Your basement looks so great! Well done you!!
I've been following you and working on my own home and garage at the same time. It's so much work. The physical part has gotten me a torn rotator cuff and tennis elbow, and as much pain I'm in, it was so worth it. I'm still not done.
When you talked about the amount of trash you had it resonated with me. I have bags of old insulation we tore out of the garage, and pieces of drywall, etc. I'm wondering if it's cheaper to get a dumpster or have someone haul it away.
I'm definitely more careful with my purchases. I never want a repeat of this mess.
Hi🌹Susanne. May joy and positivity always surround you, and may sorrow never touch your heart. I stumbled upon your TH-cam channel and was struck by your compassionate and considerate comments. I'd be delighted to get to know you better, if you're willing. Your warmth and empathy are truly inspiring. If it's okay with you, I'd love to start a friendship. What do you think? I'm egarly waiting for your respond!
Congrats on accomplishing so much! You learned a valuable lesson with this basement declutter. You did soo well. 🖤
Keep up the good work Catherine. You're doing excellent work. Your videos are very helpful. I pray that God also helps all those who are thinking in negative way. Lots of blessings and prayers for you all.
Great video!! My neighbor and I got a dumpster before I sold my last house and it was the best decision! I also have been super into car cleaning videos lately, and I love how you ended the video with car cleaning!
Decluttering is soooo satisfying!
You did so well in your basement. I need to go through our furnace room and get rid of some stuff. I'll work on that today. Thanks for the inspiration!
Ahh yay!! So glad I could inspire you 🫶🏻
A couple of ideas for keeping the car a bit cleaner is that I put reusable muffin cups in the cup holders to collect sticky drops etc. I also take the front passenger headrest off and pop in a garbage bag and put the headrest back on so that the handles are secure. Easy to pop garbage in 😊
The basement turned out great.
Hi🌹Sharon. May joy and positivity always surround you, and may sorrow never touch your heart. I stumbled upon your TH-cam channel and was struck by your compassionate and considerate comments. I'd be delighted to get to know you better, if you're willing. Your warmth and empathy are truly inspiring. If it's okay with you, I'd love to start a friendship. What do you think? I'm egarly waiting for your respond!
Good job!!! Thank you for sharing! This the first time to watch your channel and you seem like such a sweet lady! I needed this to get me inspired to tackle my garage! Thank you!!!
You look adorable in your overalls!
Loving all the decluttering videos!!
Maybe have hubbie use some of the extra bins for his cards. Would hate to see any damage done to them.
It’s my favorite outfit right now!! I’ll suggest that to him ☺️
I've really enjoyed this series and your channel that I have only found recently. I think you're doing amazingly, and your content gives me inspiration and helps to stay positive with tasks. Ps try not to take any negative comments to heart as they don't matter x u keep doing u x thx 😘☕️
Congrats on finishing the basement! Enjoyed the videos.
Yippee 🥳
Fantastic job! Well worth the effort!
👏👏👏👍💞
Thank you! 😃
Awesome motivating with big decluttering AND car cleaning! Thank you!
As a retiree & having lived for 12 years in a motorhome (traveling around the US ) I learned that I really only celebrate one holiday and only kept 1 small tote box for those items. Now that we've settled down in a small home again, I still only use 1 tote for the main decorations (just added a small tree & a wreath for the door) so it now 3 containers but that is just fine with us ❤
I use Dawn Power wash on everything! Literally, everything!! I love it! 😀
I totally agree with you about the Holiday Decor, it gets ridiculous
It sure does!! So over the top!
NEVER WORRY ABOUT PEOPLE BEING MEAN AS I TRULY SUFFER FROM ANXIETY BUT AT 63 I HAVE ACTUALLY LEARNT THAT THEY ARE THE ONES WITH PROBLEMS.I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED THAT I WAS ABLE TO STAY HOME WITH MY FOUR CHILDREN AND THEY ARE ADULTS NOW AND WE STILL SPEND GREAT TIMES TOGETHER.I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS TO.😇
The basement looks great! Good job 💪🏻
Great job on the basement and car.
What a transformation. You made my day. ❤❤❤
Great job! I’ve really enjoyed these decluttering videos ❤
Great job on the basement,it looks fantastic. 😊❤
You're doing great! The only thing with using the dawn power wash on your car is that it could strip the protective wax off the paint on the outside of the car. I use dawn to clean the windshield/windows to get them super clean before re-applying rain-x though. :D
The basement looks so good! I hope you share the other side!
I moved into a motor home and I only have one Chrystal Christmas ornament, I bought at Waterford Chrystal when I was in Ireland
Gonna clean up my car, thanks for the inspo😊
You are a good person, those people are just jealous. Dont let them get to you.I would not read it.your the best.God Bless your family.
Wow. What a difference. Been loving the basement declutter. I use dawn to actually wash my car, a little goes a long way, also the chemical guys products are great, I have the hand wash mitt, it’s awesome. ❤❤
I have the same scentsy lighthouse 😊
I love me a good declutter. And yes it´s hard to get rid off so much stuff we thought we need or want at one point. But you are also right: It is what it is. And as long as we learn from it .. Put your winter coats in one of the better boxes since you have them and use why not use a a box for your husbands cards - that way they are all in one spot and it looks tidy. 😁 I´m sorry about you and so much other people getting nasty comments - but I think that is just the state of our world. Sadly! Hugs from Germany 💕
Hi! Such a great job in the basment👏. Thankd for the motivation.
Take care❤
Great job, it looks so good, be proud of yourself. Glad you did your car. I am sure that makes you feel better,,, looks good
Catherine, you are doing a great job decluttering! I watch your videos for tips and ideas on decluttering. Ignore the rude comments! They have no place here. If they can't be encouraging, then don't comment. As for the holidays...I never worry about what someone has. I am glad you are not one to keep up with the Jones', it's too much work. Do you. I love buying holiday and seasonal decor, but I don't go insane buying it.
We got those shelves like you have. I used to store a lot of my holiday decor in printer paper boxes since they were uniform and easy to lift. Now I am working my way into putting them in clear bins for easier visuals when pulling them down for each season. Our room is a HOT mess right now where we've pulled all the things out in transition. You might consider using the two leftover bins for your husbands baseball cards.
A couple people have said this about the extra bins!! I’m thinking that’s a good idea
It is looking great! I did mildly panic when I saw how adorable some of your Christmas decor is and thought it was the discard vs the keep pile 😅 I can’t wait to see your house decorated with decor you love!
Haha! Thank you for watching ☺️
Great video series! Good job👍🏻
Sechs Worte zum Support des Kanals 😊✌️!
Hi Catherine. I'm Katherine also. Great video. I always, always enjoy your videos. I need to accomplish the basement too. Thanks for the motivation😊. Have a great and happy day.
It’s sooo worth it. A lot of work but worth it! I feel a weight lifted off my shoulders!
I will be checking out those plants!
Oh 😧 Catherine, hugs 🤗. You’re the best ❤ Keep doing you. That’s what matters.
Thank you so much 😊