When I was decluttering 'big time' I took digital pictures of unused sentimental items. I also prayed over all items...that the next 'steward of my stuff' will be blessed & have a happy life. Doing these 2 things made & still makes letting go a breeze! ♡
THANK YOU. I needed this Spiritual nudge. (I am recovering from [diagnosed hoarding disorder] which I know to be anxiety and trauma based…. and time with the Lord, prayer -and therapy and close, vulnerable relationships- are ESSENTIAL. I really appreciate your comment.🧡🧡🧡
This reinforces what I heard on another channel about how letting go of things that no longer serve us can raise our energy level. They too said to show gratitude by thanking the items for serving you in the past. The thing I’m putting off and could be what’s making me so lethargic. It’s making myself let go of my late husband & son’s clothing. Both died within the past 9 years & letting go of their last pieces of clothing feels like I’m letting go of them. My stomach is clenching & tears are in my eyes just writing this.😢
@@user-ei8rb7sj6cI can’t even begin to imagine how hard that must be… did you ever think about using some of their clothes to make a special blanket or apron or pillowcover, so their clothing will even be put to use, and you will be able to look at it more often? Blessings from the Netherlands 🇳🇱
It's not anger, these "gurus" don't always have great ideas that fit for everyone. Like labeling containers? That's fucking ridiculous if you're dealing with items that aren't identical. You label your oregano and basil leaves, not your books and toys. You label the AP flour and the bread flour if you use both. You don't need "cleaning supplies" labels or labels for "books."
Thank you for addressing Pinterest home verses functional, low maintenance home. Life is too short to do “restocking days.” I am so much more relaxed and patient with my family when my home is functional, low clutter and easy to maintain.
1. 0:12 Band-aid solutions instead of looking at your room as a whole 2. 2:39 Never store low traffic items in high traffic areas 3. 3:42 Not zoning your home 4. 5:19 Not using containers to contain your stuff 5. 6:43 Buying colored or specialty containers for different spaces 6. 8:50 Big totes often become DOOM boxes, storing multiple random categories of items together 7. 10:19 Not creating homes for temporary things 8. 11:56 Focusing on looks over function 9. 13:02 Filling all your spaces to 100% 10. 14:07 Not reevaluating our spaces often enough
I just hired a professional organizer and she always talks about defining each space and giving it a name. The whole family should know what I mean when I say the "baking drawer" and, by naming it, I'm already limiting what goes in it. It's been really great for me. Each cubby, drawer, and shelf is defined by its name and purpose. My laundry room is also a mud room and baby changing Station. It becomes a drop zone for everything. But we defined each space, decluttered, got the right containers, and VOILA! The space functions now!
My favorite one is that stuff is going there to die. It pretty accurately describes our situation. Turned out we had 17 LR44 batteries before we bought 20 more.
My home is far from organized but I have been doing very good for the last year about keeping flat surfaces clear. I don’t allow things to be left on tables or counters. It makes a huge difference
Cass, you truly are funny. I get the "adult" cruise issue. We moved to an "active 55 community". I was 65 and fairly active. I don't run but I do like to do things. Well, it was early winter so no one was outside really and when spring came, all you saw were walkers and wheelchairs. All the "clubs" were knitting or sitting exercising. Not at all what I thought "active 55" meant! Good luck with your cruise. I have never been and really don't have any desire to go. I am not an eater, don't stay up late, don't like crowds, don't drink. I like to WALK on the beach and be alone. I also have a fear of being on a ship and everyone is sick.
Being a renter in a home with less than four kitchen cabinets and no dish washer I can say ive learned : No one needs 20 cups or plates. If you use them at holidays keep them boxed up with holiday decorations or donate them to a charity thrift shop.
Our one and only cruise experience was to Alaska for my in-laws’ 50th anniversary with the whole family. It was a good mix of activity on the ship (RC Ovation of the Seas) and excursions. Our kids (ages 7 to 16 at the time) loved the cool activities on the ship - iFly, rock climbing, North Star, Flowrider and unlimited soft serve cones. :) I liked the excursions more than being on the ship, but the whole experience was such a gift. Within a month, my MIL was diagnosed with cancer, within 9 Covid had shut the border, and within 16 she passed away. My takeaway was to spend time with the ones you love and don’t take it for granted.
My only cruise experience was also going to Alaska, and it was for my grandparents’ 50th wedding anniversary! I know it sounds crazy, but within a month or so after my grandfather’s health started to decline and he was diagnosed with cancer. He passed a few years later, and that cruise was the last time everyone was healthy and active. Even though I was young at the time of the cruise, the memories were truly priceless. My family still looks back on the photos and reminiscences, and it’s been 15 years! It’s so interesting how strangers’ stories can line up :)
My mom is a very healthy 87 year. She strictly believes that she can’t let go of anything because she paid money for it. Every surface in her house is used for some type of storage for something. She truly believes she needs everything! She’s one very stubborn woman. She’s even saved all her money and won’t spend a dime for any upgrades for her home. Her home is well maintained and her large yard is gorgeous all due to her hard work. She’s an amazing woman with a lot of stuff. I’m very fortunate in so many ways. I’m grateful for her and just let her be.
You are very wise not to try to change your Mom. I did the opposite, trying to show her how freeing it is to have clear counters and orderly drawers and cabinets. It was a battle that I continually lost. The worst thing is that it upset my mother, and it made her feel like I thought something was wrong with her. I would never try to change my Mama if I could have a RE-DO!
My 94 year old mother is really an artist. 😂 She keeps it all. I showed her the Swedish death cleaning and she said, " what do I care what you all do with all? I'll be in Heaven! Lol
8:50 Those big totes are actually my favorite organizing bins ♥ The thing is, you've gotta use them right. You touched on the primary mistake in your critique of how they're usually used: they can't house multiple types of things. They have to be specific. In my case, I use them for craft supplies, and each individual bin is for a specific category of supply, i.e. fabric, embellishments, paper craft supplies, wood pieces, etc. And they should always be LABELED with that category on the side of the bin. Beyond that, to keep things organized within each bin, I find that zip bags are the best way to go (either 1 gallon or 2.5 gallon, depending on what you're storing). Zip bags can be labeled easily, and they're flexible (unlike plastic storage containers), which means that as long as what you're storing isn't susceptible to "squish" damage, you can fit a lot of them in a given bin. If you follow the 20% rule (13:41), you can usually find what you want by rummaging around. But even if the bin is so full you have to pour everything out to find what you're looking for, since everything's contained in zip bags, you can just toss them right back in. They don't have to be in any kind of "order," just related to the bin's overarching category. TL;DR You can totally use big bins effectively, but you need to be thoughtful and purposeful about using them. They can't just become catch-all's.
EXACTLY!!!! I have a craft business and love the big 3 drawer plastic drawers that she is always trashing. I do the same thing as you and they are perfect!! Nothing works if you don't use it properly. I unsubscribed years ago because of this habit of her decreeing something doesn't work just because she doesn't use it properly. This video confirms my unsubscribing!
I love love love Ziploc bags. Craft stores have tiny zipper bags and Home Depot has giant ones. I love them all. (I know, the Greenies are going to come after me.)
I use zip locks too. Especially with Christmas crafting. Leaves go in one bag, flowers, floral fill in’s, ribbon, glue, brushes each goes in their own bag. Super easy to find. I don’t use big bins, I use shoe boxes or the cubes from dollar tree. I’d have to rifle through too many bags with a big bin.
Yep I agree. My 2 friends and I went on a Royal Caribbean cruise and it had the perfect combination of activities for families with kids (including a massive water slide) but also surprisingly plenty of spaces that were just for the grown-ups. We had the best time!!
I've always loved Holland America, but it is more for the "mature" travelers. Took my grandkids on Royal Caribbean over Christmas, and there was so much to do for them, but also gave me lots of choices. I walked 6 miles the first full day following them around as they explored all over the ship and found their favorite activities. This was my 16th cruise, and I stepped back a little to let them do what they liked. I told them that this was about them, not about me. But I had fun as well and still got me gym time, my walks, and places to keep quiet for my morning devotions.
Fantastic Video. I took notes and came here to ask which was the 10th because I only had 9 and then realized I mis-numbered and I actually had 10, haha. So since I already typed these out I'll leave it for other people in case they didn't take notes. 10 Organizing Mistakes: 1 Band-aid Solutions 2 Never store low traffic items in high traffic areas 3 Not creating Zones in room 4 Not using Containers to contain stuff 5 Buying Specialty or Colored Containers 6 Having Doom boxes (big tub boxes) 7 Not having Homes for Temporary items 8 Focusing on Look over Function 9 Filling up all spaces 100% 10 Not re-evaluating our spaces often enough
Insightful video. After getting into my 70s, I must say that "life changes" alters the dynamics of what you need to keep. Resale and second hand shops exist for a reason. I love to go in and imagine who touched some vintage item and how they appreciated it and the purpose it had in that person's life. It's like going to a museum of sorts. Sometimes there are messages or memos attached. I'm less attached to my stuff now as I donate it or give it away. The value is in the memory's it brought. Happy Life to all.
@@thegardenladyandmrgnome8002what's really hard is getting rid of truly valuable things and nobody wants it. I want to keep my mother's dining room set but I got another one in the meantime for other reasons and I want to get rid of it but it's from the 80s and nobody wants it, not even for free. I have the so-called Good China--now vintage--I purchased and used for more than 40 years. My kids don't want it it's not their style even though it's traditional and goes with everything, but I digress. I looked up the value of it online according to people trying to sell full similar sets or individual pieces of it and I put together what I thought was a fair price for a complete set only missing one dinner plate which was listed as $40 just for the one plate. I put a pretty good price on the entire set, marketed it as great for a wedding gift--multiple people could pitch in some-- or kosher home--not one inquiry let alone purchase. Collector dolls the same thing.
I recently watched a short from someone I never saw before but I liked what she said. She said if you’re trying to declutter don’t ask “Do I need it?” because anyone can find a reason why they need things and justify reasons to keep things. She said to ask yourself, “Can I live without it?” That made a lot more sense to me. Her logic mixed with what you do would work great together. Now if I can only get through my freeze response from my PTSD. 😢
I think that is a good start however I am hesitant to use that as a make or break in a decision. I guess I prefer Marie kondos "does it spark joy" method better in the sense that as our life and dislikes change over the years I may have bought something that I enjoyed at the time of purchase but doesn't fit my life now. That's not so much that we.can live without it as much as "if it doesn't have a purpose and doesn't bring happiness to my life why do I keep it?!?"
I have kept both these thoughts in my mind and everything becomes easier. “Does this bring me joy to even pick it up or look at it?” And “If I had to move today, would anyone in my home ever miss this?”
@@nikkijackson2054she is crazy, I am 67 and I have never had any of that stuff she’s talking about. Does she have trouble speaking? Her voice is irritating
Storage bins do not have to be expensive. Free boxes are available from the P.O. While still flat, I covered them in Contact paper from DT. The long, skinny boxes cut in half are the perfect width for canned and bottled groceries in my pantry and keep stacked cans from falling over. I have bought photo storage boxes or clear plastic shoe boxes when on sale for $2.50 each. I LOVE my china cabinet just for pretty things to look at--memories of mine, Mom's and Grandma's. Anything else can be done differently, but don't change my china cabinet! It makes me feel good to look at it, so serves an important purpose.
Cass, even though I do not live in Canada, I am so grateful that you help local people with their messes. I once helped everyone I could before I had kids and then after I had one or two. Now that I've had six, a farm, and rentals, my house is a neglected cluttered mess. I wish I had someone like you or me from 30 years ago, to help me get motivated. You are such a blessing to help others.
I live with a bunch of seniors in an appartement building. I love it. It is calm and quiet. There are also younger people, but you have to be at least 30 when you want to live here. I am 51, so I am in between. I live alone and I am quit a neatfreak. I hate it when stuff is everywhere and chaos is all around. Because I live alone, there is nobody who makes a mess. Handydandy. I use baskets, because they are pretty. Irma from the Netherlands
I have only been on one cruise, it was an Alaskan cruise. It was awesome! What I like about cruises is that you keep your stuff in one place and each night you move to a new place and then get off the boat and explore. It was peaceful, so interesting and I loved it.
I've done 2 cruises to Alaska, one with Holland America, the other with Princess. 2 weeks each one and both were fantastic but we liked being more pampered with this particular cruise from Holland. Princess was more get up and run. Holland I have to say for the most part is one of those geriatric type cruises but depending on where you're traveling, they have their merits. Royal Caribbean & Princess are good middle age everything. Carnival is lots of kids with the adults partying hard, throwing up, and then some.
Royal Caribbean is my favorite. It’s perfect for families of all ages and they have lots of fun activities that will keep you entertained the entire time. 😀
I have *definitely* done a lot of organizing clutter. I look at a mess and ask myself, “How can I contain this?” instead of, “Which of these items do I need to keep?” 😂 I am a champion at skipping steps.
Cass, do you have some videos coming up where you show us some more before and afters with real life people?! I love your tip videos, but my absolute fave are seeing the entire process with a family. Thank you!!❤️
Another container I use is acrylic turntables. Good for under sinks, refrigerators, shelves in closets and kitchen cabinets. Love them. Cruises freak me out.
I used to always be super organized but the last few years have just been in a major slump. I had a few things happen including someone in the family being very ill. Everything just kind of fell apart and now it's overwhelming. This is helping me get back on track.
Royal Caribbean is perfect!! Do it! So kid friendly especially for teens! Lots of stuff to do and very easy for them to navigate alone if they like alone time. Slides, really cool shows (I have ADHD TOO and it 100% kept me locked in…mostly). Food is amazing, staff is amazing, some ships even have ice rinks. 🎉
I’m obsessive about organizing and decluttering, but when we bought our current house here in Maine, I was totally intimidated by my kitchen. I’ve always had a large kitchen with a ton of storage. This small house has about 7x12 feet of floor space, and a couple of semicircle cabinets, not well thought out when it was built. But since we bought this house for other reasons than the kitchen 🤣, I really had to find some way to zone this tiny space, still keep the minimalistic feel, and be functional for my baking and cooking addiction. Thank you for so many of your ideas and thoughts on this matter because after living here for 6 months, I was able to really think it out properly. But, I decided to not make big changes for a few months, just to figure out what my new kitchen habits would be in this house. Last week, I ordered and received the bins I needed, organized each cabinet for my “zones”, and this tiny kitchen is now my FAVORITE kitchen I’ve ever had. Thank you so much. PS - I even have empty space on some shelves, and counters are almost clear. I’m giddy!
I was surprised to see a post about a TH-camr sharing her Disney cruise and she and her husband are probably in their 60’s. Apparently big Disney fans and had lots of points to get private this and special that. Thinking of both when my nephew and a previous boss carried their young daughters to Disneyworld and the joy in their daughter’s faces made the dads cry…I imagine the youngest children would be over the moon on a Disney cruise but I was surprised that adults loved them too.
I’m 62 and our last 2 Disney cruises have been without our sons (26 and 23) and they were a bit jealous since we had taken them on the previous 6 or 7 and they loved them. 😊. But we love them too, with or without the “kids!”
@@LaJuana558 Disney cruises have fantastic entertainment. They also have great adult only areas. As an adult you could literally only see children at dinner 😂. We have always done the late dinner so there’s an even less of a chance of being around a lot of children. Our kids are now 44, 40, 33, 26 and 22. We’ve been going on Disney crushes since they were 25, 22, 15, 8 and 5. I’ve also done Royal Caribbean and was very disappointed with their entertainment.
@@stepht5Technically you don’t even have to see the kids for dinner. We hauled our son to dinner every day because it was important to us. He would have been just as happy to stay there the whole time. He figured we were available the other 51 weeks of the year.
Cas, the way you deliver your organizing tips is so entertaining that even the most OCD minimalist would watch your videos to the end... and your description of cruises had me suppressing laughter since my husband is already asleep!
This was a really good video, because it took a step beyond decluttering to talk about organization systems that work to make your life function better. Not Zoning was a very good point; yes in kitchens where dishes should be near the dishwasher and sink and things you need to cook with should be near the stove. You add a video a month ago about "Friction", where you talked about organizing so one removes the obstacles to accomplishing a task. I wanted to exercise more and also be more regular about grooming the dogs, but setting up and taking down for both activities in the same space caused me to not be as consistent at either one! So I zoned a downstairs room for exercising only, with the treadmill set up, and the gym mats in front of the TV with the DVD players. And I moved the dog grooming out to a zone of the garage, ALSO setup all the time. The garage space required me to organize the other part of the garage, and yes, some paint cans had to go to get that done! So not zoning is a big mistake to functional organizing. But for beauty organizing, it also looks better, to! Thanks.
Picking the correct cruise line is essential to having a good time. Royal Caribbean, on the Oasis class ships ,will be perfect for you. I have ADHD and OCD, and after 23+ cruises at age 51, I've discovered RC is definitely the best for my family. With ice skating rinks, ropes courses, rock climbing walls, bungee trampolines, Carousels, surf simulators, putt-putt, discos, dance classes, movies, libraries, comedy clubs, theater performances, basketball courts, gyms, water slides, high diving stunt shows, and live musicians, you'll have the time of your life.
I would agree with RC. I've only been on one cruise and my kids were teens so i enjoyed being with them and not needing to supervise them all the time. There were kids but not as many as a Disney cruise would have. THAT would be a nightmare for me. I like MY kids. Others... not so much. And i had considered the Princess or Holland America cruises because no kids, but being with a bunch of geriatrics sounds just as bad. I like Royal Caribbean but i still wonder if there's a middle age cruise.
Holland America is very "old people", but I am old, so I liked it. 😁 Royal Carribean is my favorite. All ages and great variety of things to do. I would stay away from some lines that have "booze cruise" repitations. Thank you for the video, great as always
You’re brilliant Cas!❤ I love the way you train us into rethinking our space. I’ve learned SO MUCH from you. As a tidy Cricket, zoning really was a game changer for me. It was a revelation to store coffee, tea, and mugs together instead of all the dishes together. I love how you shifted my thinking and adapting it all over the home. BIG HUGS ❤❤❤❤
One cruise for me was one too many! Never again. Way too cramped, crowded, and motion sickness is no fun at all. I could not wait to get off that boat!! You are right about macro organizing in bit tubs. I do that but only when I can fill it with like items, such as bulky craft supplies. Good tips!
I don’t know about cruises. But I do know that your videos are amazing. A lot of people don’t realize they have to go through all the storage, thank you for sharing these videos. You have such great talent 🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵
I'm trying to catch myself before I decide I need containers to store stuff, when what I need to do is get rid of stuff that I shouldn't be storing in the first place!
I think we're all in that same boat. I still have boxes that I have organized and I don't think I have gone back into them except once or twice since I organized them.... Years ago.... Yep that's well used space... Sigh. I think I need another inspection video
"Take a shot everytime I say home"😂😂😂😂 we would be drunk declutering by now😂😂😂 "Almost everyone had a walker" 😂😂😂😂 omg I'm dying with your videos!!! I loovvee your humor!!!! We did "Carnival cruise lines" when I was 21 with my family, there was a mix of everything (age wise and activities wise), maybe that's one you can look into😊
Best wishes! I’ve lost everything I owned twice. I now have things that mean I was able to make a home again. Everything I own now is very important to me and it’s very very difficult to even want to get rid of anything. I think if I can find “a place for everything and everything in its place” that mentality will help me tremendously. Again good luck and God bless you as you do your work!!!
Oh man watching you has helped me realize I’m not a complete slob. I have been in a stage 4 house for a year. I recently bought a fixer upper, and I’ve been living overwhelmed with fixing it, working, and trying to keep things clean. So thank you! I’ve found and made systems that work better for me! I just really want to make sure you know you’re changing lives!!
Thank you for your wonderful organizing videos. I’m hooked on them! I moved into a rental apt 6 yrs ago after 40 years in a home, and have been trying to figure out how to stick with purging, sorting, and organizing ever since. 4 yrs ago I started sorting my piles of paperwork, but had a devastating loss, so now the piles just keep on growing. Last year I made a big dent with my clothes, but got sidetracked with long term flu-like symptoms. With 40+ yrs of paperwork, clothes, jewelry, kitchen pantry, fridge/freezer, dishes, cookware; bathroom toiletries, medicine, first aid, hair, skin, makeup, laundry room, combination guest room/music room/study/catch-all room; and a garage full of boxes & tubs full of stuff all screaming at me, my 71 yr old ADHD brain is overwhelmed. I want to begin (again) and I’m tempted to start with paperwork since I’m afraid if anything happened to me, no one could find anything. I heard one of your guests say it can take 3 years to declutter and organize an entire home and this actually gives me hope. I lose steam by the afternoon, but if I can start & stay focused in the mornings, I’m hoping I can get through the paperwork part. It feels like lions and tigers and bears, OH MY!!!
Thanks for all your great videos, Cas! I paused this video briefly in order to go to the mailbox to get my coiled bracelets and key tags that were literally just delivered. I loved your suggestion about planning for the day and then wearing a bracelet for each of the top 3 tasks for the day. I'm selling my house and moving in about 2 months, and I'm feeling overwhelmed. Your bracelet suggestion will keep me focused from going off on tangents. For me, I find that putting tasks in writing takes the whirling tornado out of my head and turns it into a road map. I am so grateful for you, Cas!!!
Thank you for saying that you also have reorganized your spaces more times than you can count lol. That is totally ME!! And I love organizing and couldn't figure out what was wrong with me lol.
Boy, wish you were here!!! I’m a closet hoarder. I don’t want to see things so I stuff everything behind closed doors!! I’ve found that small boxes make good containers. You can make them pretty with wrapping paper or leave them just the way they are. Thanks for sharing
I wish you had this broken into chapters for each of the 10. The content is soooo good! Just when I thought I knew everything lol! Along you come with insight! Thank you 🙏🏽
Thanks for the hints, Cas! I love your tips. BTW, building piles, of which I'm guilty, there is a saying where I live (translated from regional dialect): "The devil will always shit on the largest pile." I have struggled a lot on defining the zones in my apartment. Yes, there is one hint I took from Jennifer on the channel "How to ADHD", a video that made me divide my available space into zones. My demise is a set of interests, like knitting, crocheting, beading, papercrafting/scrapbooking/card-making, watercoloring, and embroidery. D'ya have a hunch? Jennifer's video told me about he "point of performance". Where am I doing the craft most of the time? That's where your supplies are supposed to be stored close by. I love knitting, crocheting, and embroidery in my comfy TV chair. Close to the chair is the storage of all the supplies I need for those interests. Card-making and scrapbooking have a shared zone, where the supplies are only a step away from where I need them. Easy access and easy clean-up. Oops, wait, where do you store your machines (die-cutting, paper-trimmer, stamping platform, laminator (or foiling machine))? I have a rack on casters for those, which is easy to move to my work-station. or back into its corner. In the meantime I also have a "landing zone", a place where I put the mail, opened, of course, (invoices, letters, etc). Where I live on this planet I no longer need a car. Taxis and public transportation do the trick, so my key-ring is small, one for my apartment and one for the mail-box. Yet, I'm far from finished with organizing. I see a light at the end of the tunnel, though. Again, Cas, you're one of my supports on YT.
Cass, first off you continue to be a real kick! Secondly, I think THIS is one of the BEST videos you have ever made. The people that follow you and Dawn (faithfully) and have already decluttered need new ideas for better organizing. Although we all know the concept of zones...I love how you showed it in this video. I love the concept of looking at the space and not running out and just buying small organizing containers and then "those" become an issue! And lastly, I'm sure you've heard, but it is a great laugh out loud moment...that the men of the MINIMALISTS call tubs "clutter coffins"! I used to have 25 or so in my spare bedroom, and congratulated myself profusely (HA) at how "organized" I was! Clutter coffins (aka doom boxes) can be/are hoarding, period. Lots of us who have followed you for years appreciate what I like to call de-cluttering 2.0. We are ready for a more sophisticated and better organized look. It is so true, not only do we evolve (hopefully) but our homes are a living thing that need to evolve too! Please keep this concept up! When we see it done with our own eyes...it REALLY makes it easier to do IT in our own homes. You've given me lots of food for thought in the next "PHASE"! Thanks.
It seems to me Disney would be the way to go for Cass. I prefer Holland America for me, we have tried others also. Disney is more expensive but all inclusive except alcohol if I remember correctly, where as other cruise lines charged extra for soft drinks, ice cream etc. My teens enjoyed it and my grandkids still talk about it five or so years later.
Your video is very informative. I started to put things in open baskets and it's working out well. Somedays I like to ""putter" around the house and move things around, sorting as I go. We acquire so much "stuff" over the years and sometimes difficult to part with it. I do feel better when I donate something because I know someone else will enjoy it. Having limited space, I swap out favorite items and mementos from time to time and it just makes me feel better. My husband's theory is that he may need it someday, however i disagree with that because he spends more time looking for something, and ends up purchasing it again, just to find it later. I'm going to show him this video. Thanks again for sharing your advise.
Good morning, bravo on this video ❤❤. I’m in the middle of a huge home purge and reorganizing . I’ve learned there is no way to organize clutter and don’t put non essential items in a high traffic space. I’m loving the results and thank you for these amazing ideas !!
I really enjoy your tips especially when our homes in Singapore are small given that we are an island city country. Your tips are so practical and your sunny personality makes it easier for me to be ruthless without crying or hoarding over items that are no longer functional. Love your functional directions in assisting us to declutter our homes, mind, body and soul too! I watched your videos all the time so that I may constantly evolve our homes to be more liveable or when an area becomes uncomfortably full of crap. By the way, I have never been on a cruise myself because I have very little romance with food and thus the idea of being restrained for feasting and activities is not my cuppa…. Thanks a million!
This video really solidifies the realization that I finally came to like a month or 2 ago. I've been wanting to put my things into their families (like items) but then seeing you do it.... Putting things in their "zones" really hit the nail on the head for me. Can't wait to start utilizing the information I learned watching this. Thank you!
I’m 40 years old with 5 kids and cruises are my favorite family vacation. I like Royal Caribbean (make sure you are on one of the newer ships) or Disney (beware the higher price point) for family friendly cruises. Cruises are my favorite because you spend quality time together as a family but you can also split up and do all the different age appropriate activities for each member of the family (that I didn’t have to plan). You can be as busy or unbusy as you choose. Plus I don’t have to cook or even really think much about food and everyone is happily fed. As a busy mom, cruises clear so much of my mental bandwidth and I find I come home very relaxed!
Hi Cas, go on, Carnival Cruise Line. There are many activities and all ages. By the way, I love your videos, and I am doing my best to learn to declutter. Blessings, Elaine 😊
I second going through Carnival. I have been on 2 where my mom has been on 4 of them there and 1 with Norwegian. She also prefers Carnival lots of affordable options for food and entertainment. Depending on the ship they have rope courses, water slides, roller coasters etc for different entertainment if you aren't a music person.
I am so guilty of band aid solutions! I never thought of them that way before but now that I see it, I can control it and not fix the small problem but address the larger issues! Thanks so much for all these great insights!
Same here. The phrase that helped me was: do you want to declutter regret, or hang on to it?" It helped me a bit more ruthless when decluttering stuff I had hopes for, and not feel guilty.
I’ve really been interested in making a big life change and becoming a home organizer but I really didn’t think I’d be really good at it because my home isn’t perfectly organized. But hearing you say that you still struggle with perfect organization makes me feel like it’s still possible. Excellent tips!!!
6:43 A HUGE PLUS to investing in clear/semi-transparent containers throughout your home is their decor and design flexibility! On multiple occasions I’ve used pretty scrapbook paper, regular copy paper, and even construction paper to line the inside walls of the container, to either conceal the contents OR make the container match the decor theme. You can use a couple small pieces of strategically placed double sided tape to secure them in place, but many times that’s not even needed. If you so choose you can even use contact paper or peel and stick wallpaper to cover the outside with. When your needs change you can easily remove any of these options. Transparency gives you A LOT more flexibility than an opaque container will in this application ❤
Retirees who cruise have more disposable income than most people with small children. So, that's a fact of life. My mother took me and my 3 school age kids on a 5 day/4 night cruise after we were all in a major car accident a number of years ago, as part of the whole healing process. (And also because we all could have died and she wanted us to do something special together.) It was lovely. The kids ran all over the ship and called us to say where they were and where they were going next. We left from LA and went to San Diego, Catalina Island, Ensenada Mexico, and back to LA. (The day after Catalina is spent at sea.) We finished off with a couple of days at Disneyland. There were only a few other kids on board, true, but they made friends quickly and hung out with them a lot. We went shopping together on Catalina and took a glass bottom boat excursion, as well as going into Ensenada together but a lot of the time was just quiet, recharging time for my mother and for me. The kids mostly entertained themselves. Disney was where the focus was really on them. It was great. I'm glad we did it. My then-teen (youngest kid) and I were scheduled to take a Caribbean cruise at the end of March 2020. You know what happened with that, right? We ended up getting a Covid puppy instead, as a sort of consolation prize. My daughter is now 21, married, and just had a baby. We won't be cruising together any time soon. If I were to take a cruise now, I think it would be an Alaska one, especially as I live in Vancouver!
I am removing everything from my kitchen right now. Cleaning everything praying that my husband will get me new cabinets. But if not or if so I am zoning my kitchen so between Dawn's video earlier and this video. It's like you guys were reading my mind? I love you guys so much. Anyway, I had a plan for zoning. And you know then I have ADHD and I have no freaking idea of what I was doing. Maybe when everything is out of the kitchen, it will be easier. It will definitely be easier he made me new cabinets. Since these cabinets have been here the Whole 32 years that we've lived here and I have no idea how many years before that. I would love help or advice if any of you out there reading this would like to suggest anything that be wonderful. I actually get paid to help someone else declutter, that has helped me a little
My husband and I went on a cruise and we enjoyed ourselves but neither of us ever have the desire to do it again. We discovered all-inclusive resorts and love them! That way, if you feel like laying by the pool, you can, but there’s always nightly entertainment and tons of excursions to go on. You can do so many different things, or nothing at all! Some resorts are child friendly and some are adults only. We are sold on that type of vacation! Check some out- maybe they would fit you and your family better than a cruise! 🤷♀️😊
I don't feel like trying a cruise, although some shorter boat trips are cool. I'm finally trying an all inclusive this year. Beach, pool, meals included, possibility of small trips. I plan to rest, swim and tan.
@@WiseWomanLola there our websites online that can direct you-but actually using a travel agent is how we went. It is worth it since we go to Mexico-she handles all issues.
Totally agree! We did a cruise and liked it in the early 2000's and planned to take another one at a later date. Later that year we tried our first All Inclusive resort in the Bahamas. OH MY! We had such a good time there and had something for everyone, me, hubby and at the time, young child! It was the perfect fit for all of us. We went there on vacation many more years and put the cruising on the back burner. We also tried resorts in Mexico, Aruba, and Bonaire. All Inclusives are definately our preferred vacation!
We have done 3 different cruise lines and for kids our favorite was Royal Caribbean. Utopia of the seas looks so fun and family friendly. We went on Symphony of the seas in 2022 and my kids still talk about it!!!
Ty for asking the cruise question, it's on my bucket list and I definitely need to find something in the middle too, if I save up to finally get to go on a cruise and wind up watching loveboat reruns with everybodys Nanas I'm gonna cry. I'm a caregiver and love the elderly, but still, no.
I’ve been following you for a couple years. You are such an amazing, amazing person that has given me hope, joy and opportunities to heal emotional baggage attached to clutter. The black hole doesn’t feel sooo ginormous because of your page! Thank ypu, thank you, thank you 🙏
We’ve had a lot of fun on Carnival. More relaxed. They keep kids busy and have their own areas so we were always surprised to see so many kids at dinner and hadn’t seen them throughout the day. Thanks for all your helpful hints!!! ❤
Thank you sooo much for your inspiration and help! I feel much better with even a bit less clutter! You and your sister are awesome! I just had twin girls recently too! May God bless you and your family!
Having empty space is actually wonderful. We recently moved to a bigger home and there's an open corner space behind the living room furniture. My husband was talking about what we could put there and I immediately said "No! No. We are going to put nothing there, because at Christmas, there is where the tree will go and I don't want to have to make space somewhere else to move the item that usually lives there. And honestly it feels so great! To second that, our master bedroom is much bigger and the only furniture we have in there is our bed, 2 nightstands, and a fireplace under the tv. This gives us plenty of room for our girls to camp out on the floor and not trip over them, and we are now expecting baby #3, which means I'll have plenty of room for a bassinet and still not feel cramped.
So, thank you for the advice, we're remodeling a home and I'm an organizing/cleaning self soother. I loved what you said about creating a space for those temp items, and you convinced me, I need to lean into drawer organizers and containers. I absolutely fall into "I know where it goes, how do you not understand?! Why are you all constantly ruining my beautiful free placement areas" now I get it, I'm the problem, it's me. BUT cruising. I started relatively young (27) and have been cruising regularly since then, I'm now 38. I love old people, but I'm very active and social, oh I have no children, just a spouse and friends I bring along who all seem to actively resist my over planning. I've cruised on: Carnival (Cheap but definitely for a party, not what I think you're looking for UNLESS you go during school time, but with kids, probably also not for you) Norwegian (this was an Alaska cruise and was oldish, but there were some active people and we went with a group) Holland America (My go to and absolute favorite, like I have frequent cruiser goals! Also old but the perfect mix of price and fancy for us) I say all of this to say some brands are geared towards different age ranges but mostly, I think the destination matters the most. If there are tons of ports, you'll either have more active people OR you'll be limited in your interactions with inactive people. Yes there are still shows, but you can also go to dance parties (I saw you boogie) and there are also lots of teaching opportunities. I LOVE trivia and dance classes, there are usually some sort of cooking classes (I don't cook so I don't care), tours, learn how to play bridge or other games, and more. And you meet people, it's too small of a population not to. I always come out of a cruise with new friends or at the very least ship friends where we would meet up and do the activities that brought us together in the first place. Cruises are for old people, they just are, that's the demographic that can take off for a week at a time, pay the money, and appreciate the most an atmosphere that comes to you and moves you around. BUT they can be awesome for everyone else who wants to take advantage of those same perks (I love falling asleep in Italy and waking up in Croatia and people are typically painfully nice, nobody wants to be known for being that horribly rude person) The way you get around the old factor is by being thoughtful about what YOU want to get out of the cruise. If you're active, opt for a cruise with minimal sea days, if you want to bring the kids, consider that there will be other kids, but they are usually contained to kid areas; their "clubs" and the pool, places like that. And lastly, read reviews, every type of person has cruised and probably written about an impactful experience, take advantage of their experience and you might find just what is perfect for you.
Another helpful video. I am a who lives with a and clear containers make sense for the both of us. I also need to get off my butt and buy a label maker to help keep us both sane.
I'm also a cricket living with a butterfly. Understanding the different organization styles was life changing. Clear, labeled containers are exactly what was needed. It helps him know what goes where while keeping my organization efforts from being destroyed; and we both keep our sanity 😂
I started taking your advice on zoning and I didn't realize how much of a big deal it is. I started taking in the room as a whole, making a list of the zones I need and creating those spaces has made a huge deal!
Thanks for the wonderful video! You hit on two interior design ideas I learned "back in the day". One is zones - yes! The other is "form follows function".
We used to go on Royal Caribbean, they had camp for the young ones, teen activities for the older ones including a teen night club and lots to do. I assume they are still like that since their ships are getting bigger with more fun things to do.
I totally agree with the containers, have spent two years in uni accommodation and have struggled so much keeping my designated kitchen cupboards tidy, when I go back in September will definitely be buying some containers to group like items
I used to think containers were only aesthetic but they help my adhd in a way medication and therapy couldn't (both helped, but containers really are significant)
LOL. I watched this days after picking up totes for my messy bedroom! You hit on my “band-aid”! Additionally, I had two under bed storage boxes (one for each child), that I put all of their school and sports and other memorabilia in. It was super easy to slip those things in once a week. Then, when they were married, the boxes went to their houses.
Hi Cass!! I saw your magnetic storage containers on your fridge and I just have to say that I have those and love them!!! I just moved into a 640sf home and had to downsize and space save everywhere. These have been a game changer in the kitchen and the bathroom. I have them on my fridge, the side of my microwave, and on the side of my stackable washer dryer set in my bathroom. I love watching you!! Keep the advice coming!
Thank you!! I have made soooo many of these organizing mistakes. Grateful that you remind us it is a process. One step at a time... We cruise, but we are older. With kids and cruises, our extended family highly recommend Disney. If you & yours are at all into Disney, so much to do! We usually sail on Norweigen. One of the best kept secrets is to get yourself a spa pass for the duration. It is not crowded and so many nice water therapy things for grownups! Whirlpool, sauna, steam room - there was a snow room on the last ship! On the really large ships (4000+ passengers) they've added recently have amazing on board amenities and tons of activities for kids. (Think racetrack, high wire walks, climbing wall and water slides - not to mention kid zones and kids only "club" activities supervised by crew/activities people.) Add in the "free-style" dinning and the Haven level services, and there are ways to "get away" from the crowds. Thanks again for your videos. Really appreciate all the great ideas.
I am consistently changing and reorganizing and just when I thought I had it...nope, time to try again. You gave me some great tips to try so....I'm going to tackle it once again. Wish me luck!!🤞
I recommend looking into Norwegian. I went on an Alaskan cruise this year on the Norwegian Jewel and loved it. I’m hoping to bring my kids in a few years. It seemed like a good balance, not too wild and not too dull. There was a pretty wide age range on the ship. Thanks for your videos!
Disney! Clean and well done. Kid area and adult kid area. Lots to do and see! Art lessons and trivia games actually were family favorites! Thank you for everything.
I am a lady bug, through and through. Clear containers stress me all the way out! But I appreciate what you said about not picking highly stylized containers for each specific space. I've learned that flat black and white are perfect for me and my Sad Millennial Minimalist™️ lifestyle. Now I have a container of empty containers that are all either white or black and when one of my kids needs a container I know I probably have the perfect size in a color that will coordinate with their aesthetic. 🥰
Been on 15 cruises. Taking granddaughters ( 4,6 & 8) on their 2nd cruise in October. On Carnival. Princess is known for fewer kids and older people. But Princess is the best for Alaska.
When I was decluttering 'big time' I took digital pictures of unused sentimental items. I also prayed over all items...that the next 'steward of my stuff' will be blessed & have a happy life. Doing these 2 things made & still makes letting go a breeze! ♡
That's beautiful
THANK YOU. I needed this Spiritual nudge.
(I am recovering from [diagnosed hoarding disorder] which I know to be anxiety and trauma based…. and time with the Lord, prayer -and therapy and close, vulnerable relationships- are ESSENTIAL.
I really appreciate your comment.🧡🧡🧡
That is such a beautiful & powerful idea! 🙏
This reinforces what I heard on another channel about how letting go of things that no longer serve us can raise our energy level. They too said to show gratitude by thanking the items for serving you in the past. The thing I’m putting off and could be what’s making me so lethargic. It’s making myself let go of my late husband & son’s clothing. Both died within the past 9 years & letting go of their last pieces of clothing feels like I’m letting go of them. My stomach is clenching & tears are in my eyes just writing this.😢
@@user-ei8rb7sj6cI can’t even begin to imagine how hard that must be… did you ever think about using some of their clothes to make a special blanket or apron or pillowcover, so their clothing will even be put to use, and you will be able to look at it more often?
Blessings from the Netherlands 🇳🇱
I cannot believe people get angry at your videos. They are spectacular!!!
It's not anger, these "gurus" don't always have great ideas that fit for everyone. Like labeling containers? That's fucking ridiculous if you're dealing with items that aren't identical. You label your oregano and basil leaves, not your books and toys. You label the AP flour and the bread flour if you use both. You don't need "cleaning supplies" labels or labels for "books."
Ppl think since it’s not to her face it’s ok. But crap talk is still crap
@@DenyDefendDepose2in my home with kids believe me labels are always a good idea. That is a quick way to find where they need to put everything away.
"Low traffic items in high traffic areas." Excellent!!!
Thanks!
I made a note of that, gonna transfer it to a post-it!
or maybe pin it to my shirt...
I made a note of this also. Sticky note reminder ❤
Yep. I wrote that one down!
Thank you for addressing Pinterest home verses functional, low maintenance home. Life is too short to do “restocking days.” I am so much more relaxed and patient with my family when my home is functional, low clutter and easy to maintain.
1. 0:12 Band-aid solutions instead of looking at your room as a whole
2. 2:39 Never store low traffic items in high traffic areas
3. 3:42 Not zoning your home
4. 5:19 Not using containers to contain your stuff
5. 6:43 Buying colored or specialty containers for different spaces
6. 8:50 Big totes often become DOOM boxes, storing multiple random categories of items together
7. 10:19 Not creating homes for temporary things
8. 11:56 Focusing on looks over function
9. 13:02 Filling all your spaces to 100%
10. 14:07 Not reevaluating our spaces often enough
Thank you! This video isn't organized into sections, I had a hard time taking notes of key points on what are the mistakes she's referring to
Thank you. Very helpful with time stamps
Thanks for the timestamps :)
I just hired a professional organizer and she always talks about defining each space and giving it a name. The whole family should know what I mean when I say the "baking drawer" and, by naming it, I'm already limiting what goes in it. It's been really great for me. Each cubby, drawer, and shelf is defined by its name and purpose. My laundry room is also a mud room and baby changing Station. It becomes a drop zone for everything. But we defined each space, decluttered, got the right containers, and VOILA! The space functions now!
“Doom boxes”….what a great description!
It's also an acronym: Didn't Organize, Only Moved. D.O.O.M. boxes
I ended up with DOOM bags too!
My favorite one is that stuff is going there to die. It pretty accurately describes our situation. Turned out we had 17 LR44 batteries before we bought 20 more.
Another name is "clutter coffins".
What I like about these videos is that you learn a bit from each one to organize your personal system.
Glad you like it!
My home is far from organized but I have been doing very good for the last year about keeping flat surfaces clear. I don’t allow things to be left on tables or counters. It makes a huge difference
Cass, you truly are funny. I get the "adult" cruise issue. We moved to an "active 55 community". I was 65 and fairly active. I don't run but I do like to do things. Well, it was early winter so no one was outside really and when spring came, all you saw were walkers and wheelchairs. All the "clubs" were knitting or sitting exercising. Not at all what I thought "active 55" meant! Good luck with your cruise. I have never been and really don't have any desire to go. I am not an eater, don't stay up late, don't like crowds, don't drink. I like to WALK on the beach and be alone. I also have a fear of being on a ship and everyone is sick.
Being a renter in a home with less than four kitchen cabinets and no dish washer I can say ive learned : No one needs 20 cups or plates. If you use them at holidays keep them boxed up with holiday decorations or donate them to a charity thrift shop.
Our one and only cruise experience was to Alaska for my in-laws’ 50th anniversary with the whole family. It was a good mix of activity on the ship (RC Ovation of the Seas) and excursions. Our kids (ages 7 to 16 at the time) loved the cool activities on the ship - iFly, rock climbing, North Star, Flowrider and unlimited soft serve cones. :) I liked the excursions more than being on the ship, but the whole experience was such a gift. Within a month, my MIL was diagnosed with cancer, within 9 Covid had shut the border, and within 16 she passed away. My takeaway was to spend time with the ones you love and don’t take it for granted.
My only cruise experience was also going to Alaska, and it was for my grandparents’ 50th wedding anniversary! I know it sounds crazy, but within a month or so after my grandfather’s health started to decline and he was diagnosed with cancer. He passed a few years later, and that cruise was the last time everyone was healthy and active. Even though I was young at the time of the cruise, the memories were truly priceless. My family still looks back on the photos and reminiscences, and it’s been 15 years! It’s so interesting how strangers’ stories can line up :)
My mom is a very healthy 87 year. She strictly believes that she can’t let go of anything because she paid money for it. Every surface in her house is used for some type of storage for something. She truly believes she needs everything! She’s one very stubborn woman. She’s even saved all her money and won’t spend a dime for any upgrades for her home. Her home is well maintained and her large yard is gorgeous all due to her hard work. She’s an amazing woman with a lot of stuff. I’m very fortunate in so many ways. I’m grateful for her and just let her be.
Let mom have her stuff and live her way. You obviously won't change one thing about her way of life. Have a clean-up plan when she has made an exit.
You are very wise not to try to change your Mom. I did the opposite, trying to show her how freeing it is to have clear counters and orderly drawers and cabinets. It was a battle that I continually lost. The worst thing is that it upset my mother, and it made her feel like I thought something was wrong with her. I would never try to change my Mama if I could have a RE-DO!
There's a wise saying that took me 54 years to see how wise it is. "Choose your battles".
At least you have your own space and don’t have to live in the clutter! My husband gets rid of nothing and forbids me to move it an inch😬
My 94 year old mother is really an artist. 😂 She keeps it all. I showed her the Swedish death cleaning and she said, " what do I care what you all do with all? I'll be in Heaven! Lol
8:50 Those big totes are actually my favorite organizing bins ♥ The thing is, you've gotta use them right. You touched on the primary mistake in your critique of how they're usually used: they can't house multiple types of things. They have to be specific. In my case, I use them for craft supplies, and each individual bin is for a specific category of supply, i.e. fabric, embellishments, paper craft supplies, wood pieces, etc. And they should always be LABELED with that category on the side of the bin.
Beyond that, to keep things organized within each bin, I find that zip bags are the best way to go (either 1 gallon or 2.5 gallon, depending on what you're storing). Zip bags can be labeled easily, and they're flexible (unlike plastic storage containers), which means that as long as what you're storing isn't susceptible to "squish" damage, you can fit a lot of them in a given bin. If you follow the 20% rule (13:41), you can usually find what you want by rummaging around. But even if the bin is so full you have to pour everything out to find what you're looking for, since everything's contained in zip bags, you can just toss them right back in. They don't have to be in any kind of "order," just related to the bin's overarching category.
TL;DR You can totally use big bins effectively, but you need to be thoughtful and purposeful about using them. They can't just become catch-all's.
EXACTLY!!!! I have a craft business and love the big 3 drawer plastic drawers that she is always trashing. I do the same thing as you and they are perfect!! Nothing works if you don't use it properly. I unsubscribed years ago because of this habit of her decreeing something doesn't work just because she doesn't use it properly. This video confirms my unsubscribing!
I love love love Ziploc bags. Craft stores have tiny zipper bags and Home Depot has giant ones. I love them all. (I know, the Greenies are going to come after me.)
I use zip locks too. Especially with Christmas crafting. Leaves go in one bag, flowers, floral fill in’s, ribbon, glue, brushes each goes in their own bag. Super easy to find. I don’t use big bins, I use shoe boxes or the cubes from dollar tree. I’d have to rifle through too many bags with a big bin.
Royal Caribbean!!!! Lots of adventures ON the ship!!!!!!!!!!
It’s in the middle!!! I think you’ll love it and the kids too!!
Yes we loved Royal Caribbean too 😊. Kids loved the surfing and wall climbing.
Yep I agree. My 2 friends and I went on a Royal Caribbean cruise and it had the perfect combination of activities for families with kids (including a massive water slide) but also surprisingly plenty of spaces that were just for the grown-ups. We had the best time!!
I’m SO glad to hear this! My first cruise is at the end of this month on RC
Especially on the larger ships! We love RCL, Princess is very nice but it is a luxury line that skews quite old.
I've always loved Holland America, but it is more for the "mature" travelers. Took my grandkids on Royal Caribbean over Christmas, and there was so much to do for them, but also gave me lots of choices. I walked 6 miles the first full day following them around as they explored all over the ship and found their favorite activities. This was my 16th cruise, and I stepped back a little to let them do what they liked. I told them that this was about them, not about me. But I had fun as well and still got me gym time, my walks, and places to keep quiet for my morning devotions.
Fantastic Video. I took notes and came here to ask which was the 10th because I only had 9 and then realized I mis-numbered and I actually had 10, haha. So since I already typed these out I'll leave it for other people in case they didn't take notes.
10 Organizing Mistakes:
1 Band-aid Solutions
2 Never store low traffic items in high traffic areas
3 Not creating Zones in room
4 Not using Containers to contain stuff
5 Buying Specialty or Colored Containers
6 Having Doom boxes (big tub boxes)
7 Not having Homes for Temporary items
8 Focusing on Look over Function
9 Filling up all spaces 100%
10 Not re-evaluating our spaces often enough
Thank you!
Insightful video. After getting into my 70s, I must say that "life changes" alters the dynamics of what you need to keep. Resale and second hand shops exist for a reason. I love to go in and imagine who touched some vintage item and how they appreciated it and the purpose it had in that person's life. It's like going to a museum of sorts. Sometimes there are messages or memos attached. I'm less attached to my stuff now as I donate it or give it away. The value is in the memory's it brought. Happy Life to all.
Thank you.
@@thegardenladyandmrgnome8002what's really hard is getting rid of truly valuable things and nobody wants it. I want to keep my mother's dining room set but I got another one in the meantime for other reasons and I want to get rid of it but it's from the 80s and nobody wants it, not even for free. I have the so-called Good China--now vintage--I purchased and used for more than 40 years. My kids don't want it it's not their style even though it's traditional and goes with everything, but I digress. I looked up the value of it online according to people trying to sell full similar sets or individual pieces of it and I put together what I thought was a fair price for a complete set only missing one dinner plate which was listed as $40 just for the one plate. I put a pretty good price on the entire set, marketed it as great for a wedding gift--multiple people could pitch in some-- or kosher home--not one inquiry let alone purchase. Collector dolls the same thing.
I recently watched a short from someone I never saw before but I liked what she said. She said if you’re trying to declutter don’t ask “Do I need it?” because anyone can find a reason why they need things and justify reasons to keep things. She said to ask yourself, “Can I live without it?” That made a lot more sense to me.
Her logic mixed with what you do would work great together. Now if I can only get through my freeze response from my PTSD. 😢
Was that Audrey from organized chaos? I love her content
i think it was marissa from A to Zen. she's a recovering hoarder & is so thoughtful but also enjoyable to watch.
LOVE this! ❤
I think that is a good start however I am hesitant to use that as a make or break in a decision. I guess I prefer Marie kondos "does it spark joy" method better in the sense that as our life and dislikes change over the years I may have bought something that I enjoyed at the time of purchase but doesn't fit my life now. That's not so much that we.can live without it as much as "if it doesn't have a purpose and doesn't bring happiness to my life why do I keep it?!?"
I have kept both these thoughts in my mind and everything becomes easier. “Does this bring me joy to even pick it up or look at it?” And “If I had to move today, would anyone in my home ever miss this?”
I'm watching this and wanting to throw my entire house away....
😂😂😂
Yes!
Same 🤣
@@nikkijackson2054she is crazy, I am 67 and I have never had any of that stuff she’s talking about. Does she have trouble speaking? Her voice is irritating
😂😂😂😂
Storage bins do not have to be expensive. Free boxes are available from the P.O. While still flat, I covered them in Contact paper from DT. The long, skinny boxes cut in half are the perfect width for canned and bottled groceries in my pantry and keep stacked cans from falling over. I have bought photo storage boxes or clear plastic shoe boxes when on sale for $2.50 each. I LOVE my china cabinet just for pretty things to look at--memories of mine, Mom's and Grandma's. Anything else can be done differently, but don't change my china cabinet! It makes me feel good to look at it, so serves an important purpose.
Royal Caribbean sounds like the right balance for your next cruise 🙂 Carnival is the party boat and Princess is the senior version 😉
Another home run, Cass! Thanks for cheering us on and pointing the way.
Cass, even though I do not live in Canada, I am so grateful that you help local people with their messes. I once helped everyone I could before I had kids and then after I had one or two. Now that I've had six, a farm, and rentals, my house is a neglected cluttered mess. I wish I had someone like you or me from 30 years ago, to help me get motivated. You are such a blessing to help others.
I live with a bunch of seniors in an appartement building. I love it. It is calm and quiet. There are also younger people, but you have to be at least 30 when you want to live here. I am 51, so I am in between. I live alone and I am quit a neatfreak. I hate it when stuff is everywhere and chaos is all around. Because I live alone, there is nobody who makes a mess. Handydandy. I use baskets, because they are pretty. Irma from the Netherlands
i envy you!!!! and happy for you🤍
When i lived in senior living they had a fist fight at bingo. LOL
😂😂😂@@misfit_pets5731
How can anyone organise with out containers!? Admittedly, I do have a container addiction 😊 9:26
I have only been on one cruise, it was an Alaskan cruise. It was awesome! What I like about cruises is that you keep your stuff in one place and each night you move to a new place and then get off the boat and explore. It was peaceful, so interesting and I loved it.
What cruise line did you use? We want to go on an Alaskan cruise!
I've done 2 cruises to Alaska, one with Holland America, the other with Princess. 2 weeks each one and both were fantastic but we liked being more pampered with this particular cruise from Holland. Princess was more get up and run. Holland I have to say for the most part is one of those geriatric type cruises but depending on where you're traveling, they have their merits. Royal Caribbean & Princess are good middle age everything. Carnival is lots of kids with the adults partying hard, throwing up, and then some.
Royal Caribbean is my favorite. It’s perfect for families of all ages and they have lots of fun activities that will keep you entertained the entire time. 😀
I have *definitely* done a lot of organizing clutter. I look at a mess and ask myself, “How can I contain this?” instead of, “Which of these items do I need to keep?” 😂 I am a champion at skipping steps.
Cass, do you have some videos coming up where you show us some more before and afters with real life people?! I love your tip videos, but my absolute fave are seeing the entire process with a family. Thank you!!❤️
Another container I use is acrylic turntables. Good for under sinks, refrigerators, shelves in closets and kitchen cabinets. Love them. Cruises freak me out.
I used to always be super organized but the last few years have just been in a major slump. I had a few things happen including someone in the family being very ill. Everything just kind of fell apart and now it's overwhelming. This is helping me get back on track.
I'm so glad!
Royal Caribbean! Very kid friendly! We took our four kids ages 6-16 in January on Royal Caribbean and had the best time! So many activities!!
Royal Caribbean is perfect!! Do it! So kid friendly especially for teens! Lots of stuff to do and very easy for them to navigate alone if they like alone time. Slides, really cool shows (I have ADHD TOO and it 100% kept me locked in…mostly). Food is amazing, staff is amazing, some ships even have ice rinks. 🎉
Yes, 100% agree!
Yay! My first cruise is at the end of this month on RC!
I’m obsessive about organizing and decluttering, but when we bought our current house here in Maine, I was totally intimidated by my kitchen. I’ve always had a large kitchen with a ton of storage. This small house has about 7x12 feet of floor space, and a couple of semicircle cabinets, not well thought out when it was built. But since we bought this house for other reasons than the kitchen 🤣, I really had to find some way to zone this tiny space, still keep the minimalistic feel, and be functional for my baking and cooking addiction. Thank you for so many of your ideas and thoughts on this matter because after living here for 6 months, I was able to really think it out properly. But, I decided to not make big changes for a few months, just to figure out what my new kitchen habits would be in this house. Last week, I ordered and received the bins I needed, organized each cabinet for my “zones”, and this tiny kitchen is now my FAVORITE kitchen I’ve ever had. Thank you so much.
PS - I even have empty space on some shelves, and counters are almost clear. I’m giddy!
Disney cruises are amazing. I had so much fun. They do a great job offering activities for all ages.
I was surprised to see a post about a TH-camr sharing her Disney cruise and she and her husband are probably in their 60’s. Apparently big Disney fans and had lots of points to get private this and special that.
Thinking of both when my nephew and a previous boss carried their young daughters to Disneyworld and the joy in their daughter’s faces made the dads cry…I imagine the youngest children would be over the moon on a Disney cruise but I was surprised that adults loved them too.
I’m 62 and our last 2 Disney cruises have been without our sons (26 and 23) and they were a bit jealous since we had taken them on the previous 6 or 7 and they loved them. 😊. But we love them too, with or without the “kids!”
@@LaJuana558 Disney cruises have fantastic entertainment. They also have great adult only areas. As an adult you could literally only see children at dinner 😂. We have always done the late dinner so there’s an even less of a chance of being around a lot of children. Our kids are now 44, 40, 33, 26 and 22. We’ve been going on Disney crushes since they were 25, 22, 15, 8 and 5.
I’ve also done Royal Caribbean and was very disappointed with their entertainment.
@@stepht5Technically you don’t even have to see the kids for dinner. We hauled our son to dinner every day because it was important to us. He would have been just as happy to stay there the whole time. He figured we were available the other 51 weeks of the year.
Cas, the way you deliver your organizing tips is so entertaining that even the most OCD minimalist would watch your videos to the end... and your description of cruises had me suppressing laughter since my husband is already asleep!
This was a really good video, because it took a step beyond decluttering to talk about organization systems that work to make your life function better. Not Zoning was a very good point; yes in kitchens where dishes should be near the dishwasher and sink and things you need to cook with should be near the stove. You add a video a month ago about "Friction", where you talked about organizing so one removes the obstacles to accomplishing a task. I wanted to exercise more and also be more regular about grooming the dogs, but setting up and taking down for both activities in the same space caused me to not be as consistent at either one! So I zoned a downstairs room for exercising only, with the treadmill set up, and the gym mats in front of the TV with the DVD players. And I moved the dog grooming out to a zone of the garage, ALSO setup all the time. The garage space required me to organize the other part of the garage, and yes, some paint cans had to go to get that done! So not zoning is a big mistake to functional organizing. But for beauty organizing, it also looks better, to! Thanks.
Picking the correct cruise line is essential to having a good time. Royal Caribbean, on the Oasis class ships ,will be perfect for you. I have ADHD and OCD, and after 23+ cruises at age 51, I've discovered RC is definitely the best for my family. With ice skating rinks, ropes courses, rock climbing walls, bungee trampolines, Carousels, surf simulators, putt-putt, discos, dance classes, movies, libraries, comedy clubs, theater performances, basketball courts, gyms, water slides, high diving stunt shows, and live musicians, you'll have the time of your life.
I would agree with RC. I've only been on one cruise and my kids were teens so i enjoyed being with them and not needing to supervise them all the time. There were kids but not as many as a Disney cruise would have. THAT would be a nightmare for me. I like MY kids. Others... not so much. And i had considered the Princess or Holland America cruises because no kids, but being with a bunch of geriatrics sounds just as bad.
I like Royal Caribbean but i still wonder if there's a middle age cruise.
I love to travel with seniors, makes me feel young (59), don't do cruises but travel with tourbuss to different places (plenty to see and do)😅
Holland America is very "old people", but I am old, so I liked it. 😁 Royal Carribean is my favorite. All ages and great variety of things to do. I would stay away from some lines that have "booze cruise" repitations. Thank you for the video, great as always
You’re brilliant Cas!❤ I love the way you train us into rethinking our space. I’ve learned SO MUCH from you. As a tidy Cricket, zoning really was a game changer for me. It was a revelation to store coffee, tea, and mugs together instead of all the dishes together. I love how you shifted my thinking and adapting it all over the home. BIG HUGS ❤❤❤❤
One cruise for me was one too many! Never again. Way too cramped, crowded, and motion sickness is no fun at all. I could not wait to get off that boat!!
You are right about macro organizing in bit tubs. I do that but only when I can fill it with like items, such as bulky craft supplies. Good tips!
I don’t know about cruises. But I do know that your videos are amazing. A lot of people don’t realize they have to go through all the storage, thank you for sharing these videos. You have such great talent 🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵
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I'm trying to catch myself before I decide I need containers to store stuff, when what I need to do is get rid of stuff that I shouldn't be storing in the first place!
I think we're all in that same boat. I still have boxes that I have organized and I don't think I have gone back into them except once or twice since I organized them.... Years ago.... Yep that's well used space... Sigh. I think I need another inspection video
"Take a shot everytime I say home"😂😂😂😂 we would be drunk declutering by now😂😂😂
"Almost everyone had a walker" 😂😂😂😂 omg I'm dying with your videos!!! I loovvee your humor!!!!
We did "Carnival cruise lines" when I was 21 with my family, there was a mix of everything (age wise and activities wise), maybe that's one you can look into😊
@@christineraulerson7714 😄😄😄😄
Best wishes! I’ve lost everything I owned twice. I now have things that mean I was able to make a home again. Everything I own now is very important to me and it’s very very difficult to even want to get rid of anything. I think if I can find “a place for everything and everything in its place” that mentality will help me tremendously.
Again good luck and God bless you as you do your work!!!
Oh man watching you has helped me realize I’m not a complete slob. I have been in a stage 4 house for a year. I recently bought a fixer upper, and I’ve been living overwhelmed with fixing it, working, and trying to keep things clean. So thank you! I’ve found and made systems that work better for me! I just really want to make sure you know you’re changing lives!!
I cruised Royal Caribbean and loved it! People of all ages were aboard.
Thank you for your wonderful organizing videos. I’m hooked on them!
I moved into a rental apt 6 yrs ago after 40 years in a home, and have been trying to figure out how to stick with purging, sorting, and organizing ever since. 4 yrs ago I started sorting my piles of paperwork, but had a devastating loss, so now the piles just keep on growing. Last year I made a big dent with my clothes, but got sidetracked with long term flu-like symptoms.
With 40+ yrs of paperwork, clothes, jewelry, kitchen pantry, fridge/freezer, dishes, cookware; bathroom toiletries, medicine, first aid, hair, skin, makeup, laundry room, combination guest room/music room/study/catch-all room; and a garage full of boxes & tubs full of stuff all screaming at me, my 71 yr old ADHD brain is overwhelmed.
I want to begin (again) and I’m tempted to start with paperwork since I’m afraid if anything happened to me, no one could find anything. I heard one of your guests say it can take 3 years to declutter and organize an entire home and this actually gives me hope. I lose steam by the afternoon, but if I can start & stay focused in the mornings, I’m hoping I can get through the paperwork part. It feels like lions and tigers and bears, OH MY!!!
This sounds just like me!!
You got this! One step at a time! Make a plan then work the plan! And be kind to yourself in the process ❤
Right there with you
You’re helping me change my life. You’re helping me get my life back. Thank you!
The before and after images are cleansing my soul ❤
Thanks for all your great videos, Cas! I paused this video briefly in order to go to the mailbox to get my coiled bracelets and key tags that were literally just delivered. I loved your suggestion about planning for the day and then wearing a bracelet for each of the top 3 tasks for the day. I'm selling my house and moving in about 2 months, and I'm feeling overwhelmed. Your bracelet suggestion will keep me focused from going off on tangents. For me, I find that putting tasks in writing takes the whirling tornado out of my head and turns it into a road map. I am so grateful for you, Cas!!!
I think I missed the video where she talks about the bracelets. Which one is that?
Thank you for saying that you also have reorganized your spaces more times than you can count lol. That is totally ME!! And I love organizing and couldn't figure out what was wrong with me lol.
Boy, wish you were here!!! I’m a closet hoarder. I don’t want to see things so I stuff everything behind closed doors!! I’ve found that small boxes make good containers. You can make them pretty with wrapping paper or leave them just the way they are. Thanks for sharing
I wish you had this broken into chapters for each of the 10. The content is soooo good! Just when I thought I knew everything lol! Along you come with insight! Thank you 🙏🏽
You would love the K-Love cruise ship!! It's upbeat and active and super family friendly!! Love ya, Cas!❤️🙏
Thanks for the hints, Cas! I love your tips. BTW, building piles, of which I'm guilty, there is a saying where I live (translated from regional dialect): "The devil will always shit on the largest pile."
I have struggled a lot on defining the zones in my apartment. Yes, there is one hint I took from Jennifer on the channel "How to ADHD", a video that made me divide my available space into zones. My demise is a set of interests, like knitting, crocheting, beading, papercrafting/scrapbooking/card-making, watercoloring, and embroidery.
D'ya have a hunch?
Jennifer's video told me about he "point of performance". Where am I doing the craft most of the time? That's where your supplies are supposed to be stored close by. I love knitting, crocheting, and embroidery in my comfy TV chair. Close to the chair is the storage of all the supplies I need for those interests. Card-making and scrapbooking have a shared zone, where the supplies are only a step away from where I need them. Easy access and easy clean-up. Oops, wait, where do you store your machines (die-cutting, paper-trimmer, stamping platform, laminator (or foiling machine))? I have a rack on casters for those, which is easy to move to my work-station. or back into its corner.
In the meantime I also have a "landing zone", a place where I put the mail, opened, of course, (invoices, letters, etc). Where I live on this planet I no longer need a car. Taxis and public transportation do the trick, so my key-ring is small, one for my apartment and one for the mail-box.
Yet, I'm far from finished with organizing. I see a light at the end of the tunnel, though.
Again, Cas, you're one of my supports on YT.
it sounds like heaven!!
Cass, first off you continue to be a real kick! Secondly, I think THIS is one of the BEST videos you have ever made. The people that follow you and Dawn (faithfully) and have already decluttered need new ideas for better organizing. Although we all know the concept of zones...I love how you showed it in this video. I love the concept of looking at the space and not running out and just buying small organizing containers and then "those" become an issue! And lastly, I'm sure you've heard, but it is a great laugh out loud moment...that the men of the MINIMALISTS call tubs "clutter coffins"! I used to have 25 or so in my spare bedroom, and congratulated myself profusely (HA) at how "organized" I was! Clutter coffins (aka doom boxes) can be/are hoarding, period. Lots of us who have followed you for years appreciate what I like to call de-cluttering 2.0. We are ready for a more sophisticated and better organized look. It is so true, not only do we evolve (hopefully) but our homes are a living thing that need to evolve too! Please keep this concept up! When we see it done with our own eyes...it REALLY makes it easier to do IT in our own homes. You've given me lots of food for thought in the next "PHASE"! Thanks.
You're welcome!
A Disney cruise is the best! I can help you plan it!
Way better than others but expensive
It seems to me Disney would be the way to go for Cass. I prefer Holland America for me, we have tried others also. Disney is more expensive but all inclusive except alcohol if I remember correctly, where as other cruise lines charged extra for soft drinks, ice cream etc. My teens enjoyed it and my grandkids still talk about it five or so years later.
Your video is very informative. I started to put things in open baskets and it's working out well. Somedays I like to ""putter" around the house and move things around, sorting as I go. We acquire so much "stuff" over the years and sometimes difficult to part with it. I do feel better when I donate something because I know someone else will enjoy it. Having limited space, I swap out favorite items and mementos from time to time and it just makes me feel better. My husband's theory is that he may need it someday, however i disagree with that because he spends more time looking for something, and ends up purchasing it again, just to find it later. I'm going to show him this video. Thanks again for sharing your advise.
Good morning, bravo on this video ❤❤. I’m in the middle of a huge home purge and reorganizing . I’ve learned there is no way to organize clutter and don’t put non essential items in a high traffic space. I’m loving the results and thank you for these amazing ideas !!
I really enjoy your tips especially when our homes in Singapore are small given that we are an island city country. Your tips are so practical and your sunny personality makes it easier for me to be ruthless without crying or hoarding over items that are no longer functional. Love your functional directions in assisting us to declutter our homes, mind, body and soul too! I watched your videos all the time so that I may constantly evolve our homes to be more liveable or when an area becomes uncomfortably full of crap. By the way, I have never been on a cruise myself because I have very little romance with food and thus the idea of being restrained for feasting and activities is not my cuppa…. Thanks a million!
This video really solidifies the realization that I finally came to like a month or 2 ago. I've been wanting to put my things into their families (like items) but then seeing you do it.... Putting things in their "zones" really hit the nail on the head for me. Can't wait to start utilizing the information I learned watching this. Thank you!
I’m 40 years old with 5 kids and cruises are my favorite family vacation. I like Royal Caribbean (make sure you are on one of the newer ships) or Disney (beware the higher price point) for family friendly cruises. Cruises are my favorite because you spend quality time together as a family but you can also split up and do all the different age appropriate activities for each member of the family (that I didn’t have to plan). You can be as busy or unbusy as you choose. Plus I don’t have to cook or even really think much about food and everyone is happily fed. As a busy mom, cruises clear so much of my mental bandwidth and I find I come home very relaxed!
Hi Cas, go on, Carnival Cruise Line. There are many activities and all ages.
By the way, I love your videos, and I am doing my best to learn to declutter.
Blessings,
Elaine 😊
I second going through Carnival. I have been on 2 where my mom has been on 4 of them there and 1 with Norwegian. She also prefers Carnival lots of affordable options for food and entertainment. Depending on the ship they have rope courses, water slides, roller coasters etc for different entertainment if you aren't a music person.
I am so guilty of band aid solutions! I never thought of them that way before but now that I see it, I can control it and not fix the small problem but address the larger issues! Thanks so much for all these great insights!
Same here. The phrase that helped me was: do you want to declutter regret, or hang on to it?" It helped me a bit more ruthless when decluttering stuff I had hopes for, and not feel guilty.
Labeling those containers is my key, both to remind myself what’s in there and to ‘hopefully’ get items put away in to correct space.
I’ve really been interested in making a big life change and becoming a home organizer but I really didn’t think I’d be really good at it because my home isn’t perfectly organized. But hearing you say that you still struggle with perfect organization makes me feel like it’s still possible. Excellent tips!!!
lol! We did a princess cruise in my early 20s and loved it. 😂 guess I’m “old” at heart
6:43 A HUGE PLUS to investing in clear/semi-transparent containers throughout your home is their decor and design flexibility! On multiple occasions I’ve used pretty scrapbook paper, regular copy paper, and even construction paper to line the inside walls of the container, to either conceal the contents OR make the container match the decor theme. You can use a couple small pieces of strategically placed double sided tape to secure them in place, but many times that’s not even needed. If you so choose you can even use contact paper or peel and stick wallpaper to cover the outside with. When your needs change you can easily remove any of these options. Transparency gives you A LOT more flexibility than an opaque container will in this application ❤
Retirees who cruise have more disposable income than most people with small children. So, that's a fact of life. My mother took me and my 3 school age kids on a 5 day/4 night cruise after we were all in a major car accident a number of years ago, as part of the whole healing process. (And also because we all could have died and she wanted us to do something special together.) It was lovely. The kids ran all over the ship and called us to say where they were and where they were going next. We left from LA and went to San Diego, Catalina Island, Ensenada Mexico, and back to LA. (The day after Catalina is spent at sea.) We finished off with a couple of days at Disneyland. There were only a few other kids on board, true, but they made friends quickly and hung out with them a lot. We went shopping together on Catalina and took a glass bottom boat excursion, as well as going into Ensenada together but a lot of the time was just quiet, recharging time for my mother and for me. The kids mostly entertained themselves. Disney was where the focus was really on them. It was great. I'm glad we did it. My then-teen (youngest kid) and I were scheduled to take a Caribbean cruise at the end of March 2020. You know what happened with that, right? We ended up getting a Covid puppy instead, as a sort of consolation prize. My daughter is now 21, married, and just had a baby. We won't be cruising together any time soon. If I were to take a cruise now, I think it would be an Alaska one, especially as I live in Vancouver!
I am removing everything from my kitchen right now. Cleaning everything praying that my husband will get me new cabinets. But if not or if so I am zoning my kitchen so between Dawn's video earlier and this video. It's like you guys were reading my mind? I love you guys so much. Anyway, I had a plan for zoning. And you know then I have ADHD and I have no freaking idea of what I was doing. Maybe when everything is out of the kitchen, it will be easier. It will definitely be easier he made me new cabinets. Since these cabinets have been here the Whole 32 years that we've lived here and I have no idea how many years before that. I would love help or advice if any of you out there reading this would like to suggest anything that be wonderful. I actually get paid to help someone else declutter, that has helped me a little
My husband and I went on a cruise and we enjoyed ourselves but neither of us ever have the desire to do it again. We discovered all-inclusive resorts and love them! That way, if you feel like laying by the pool, you can, but there’s always nightly entertainment and tons of excursions to go on. You can do so many different things, or nothing at all! Some resorts are child friendly and some are adults only. We are sold on that type of vacation! Check some out- maybe they would fit you and your family better than a cruise! 🤷♀️😊
I don't feel like trying a cruise, although some shorter boat trips are cool.
I'm finally trying an all inclusive this year. Beach, pool, meals included, possibility of small trips. I plan to rest, swim and tan.
100% agree--all-inclusive is the way to go!!
Where to find all inclusive vacations?
@@WiseWomanLola there our websites online that can direct you-but actually using a travel agent is how we went. It is worth it since we go to Mexico-she handles all issues.
Totally agree! We did a cruise and liked it in the early 2000's and planned to take another one at a later date. Later that year we tried our first All Inclusive resort in the Bahamas. OH MY! We had such a good time there and had something for everyone, me, hubby and at the time, young child! It was the perfect fit for all of us. We went there on vacation many more years and put the cruising on the back burner. We also tried resorts in Mexico, Aruba, and Bonaire. All Inclusives are definately our preferred vacation!
We have done 3 different cruise lines and for kids our favorite was Royal Caribbean. Utopia of the seas looks so fun and family friendly. We went on Symphony of the seas in 2022 and my kids still talk about it!!!
Ty for asking the cruise question, it's on my bucket list and I definitely need to find something in the middle too, if I save up to finally get to go on a cruise and wind up watching loveboat reruns with everybodys Nanas I'm gonna cry. I'm a caregiver and love the elderly, but still, no.
I’ve been following you for a couple years. You are such an amazing, amazing person that has given me hope, joy and opportunities to heal emotional baggage attached to clutter. The black hole doesn’t feel sooo ginormous because of your page! Thank ypu, thank you, thank you 🙏
You're so welcome!
There are no cruise suggestions here, but always learn so much from your videos.
We’ve had a lot of fun on Carnival. More relaxed. They keep kids busy and have their own areas so we were always surprised to see so many kids at dinner and hadn’t seen them throughout the day.
Thanks for all your helpful hints!!! ❤
I've never been on a cruise, but I have enjoyed your video. So much helpful information. Thanks.
Thank you sooo much for your inspiration and help! I feel much better with even a bit less clutter! You and your sister are awesome! I just had twin girls recently too! May God bless you and your family!
Having empty space is actually wonderful. We recently moved to a bigger home and there's an open corner space behind the living room furniture. My husband was talking about what we could put there and I immediately said "No! No. We are going to put nothing there, because at Christmas, there is where the tree will go and I don't want to have to make space somewhere else to move the item that usually lives there. And honestly it feels so great!
To second that, our master bedroom is much bigger and the only furniture we have in there is our bed, 2 nightstands, and a fireplace under the tv. This gives us plenty of room for our girls to camp out on the floor and not trip over them, and we are now expecting baby #3, which means I'll have plenty of room for a bassinet and still not feel cramped.
So, thank you for the advice, we're remodeling a home and I'm an organizing/cleaning self soother. I loved what you said about creating a space for those temp items, and you convinced me, I need to lean into drawer organizers and containers. I absolutely fall into "I know where it goes, how do you not understand?! Why are you all constantly ruining my beautiful free placement areas" now I get it, I'm the problem, it's me.
BUT cruising. I started relatively young (27) and have been cruising regularly since then, I'm now 38. I love old people, but I'm very active and social, oh I have no children, just a spouse and friends I bring along who all seem to actively resist my over planning. I've cruised on:
Carnival (Cheap but definitely for a party, not what I think you're looking for UNLESS you go during school time, but with kids, probably also not for you)
Norwegian (this was an Alaska cruise and was oldish, but there were some active people and we went with a group)
Holland America (My go to and absolute favorite, like I have frequent cruiser goals! Also old but the perfect mix of price and fancy for us)
I say all of this to say some brands are geared towards different age ranges but mostly, I think the destination matters the most. If there are tons of ports, you'll either have more active people OR you'll be limited in your interactions with inactive people. Yes there are still shows, but you can also go to dance parties (I saw you boogie) and there are also lots of teaching opportunities. I LOVE trivia and dance classes, there are usually some sort of cooking classes (I don't cook so I don't care), tours, learn how to play bridge or other games, and more. And you meet people, it's too small of a population not to. I always come out of a cruise with new friends or at the very least ship friends where we would meet up and do the activities that brought us together in the first place.
Cruises are for old people, they just are, that's the demographic that can take off for a week at a time, pay the money, and appreciate the most an atmosphere that comes to you and moves you around. BUT they can be awesome for everyone else who wants to take advantage of those same perks (I love falling asleep in Italy and waking up in Croatia and people are typically painfully nice, nobody wants to be known for being that horribly rude person) The way you get around the old factor is by being thoughtful about what YOU want to get out of the cruise. If you're active, opt for a cruise with minimal sea days, if you want to bring the kids, consider that there will be other kids, but they are usually contained to kid areas; their "clubs" and the pool, places like that. And lastly, read reviews, every type of person has cruised and probably written about an impactful experience, take advantage of their experience and you might find just what is perfect for you.
Another helpful video. I am a who lives with a and clear containers make sense for the both of us. I also need to get off my butt and buy a label maker to help keep us both sane.
M220 is a blast. Am a bee. Its already a big help. And the app is so easy to use.
I'm also a cricket living with a butterfly. Understanding the different organization styles was life changing. Clear, labeled containers are exactly what was needed. It helps him know what goes where while keeping my organization efforts from being destroyed; and we both keep our sanity 😂
You can use Painter's tape till you find what you really like.
@@claudialandgraf4450 what is M220? I am a bee living with a butterfly and a ladybug.
@@janetwright6107 a label maker.
I started taking your advice on zoning and I didn't realize how much of a big deal it is. I started taking in the room as a whole, making a list of the zones I need and creating those spaces has made a huge deal!
Your thoughts and reflections resonate a lot with me. Thank you. ❤
Thanks for the wonderful video! You hit on two interior design ideas I learned "back in the day". One is zones - yes! The other is "form follows function".
We used to go on Royal Caribbean, they had camp for the young ones, teen activities for the older ones including a teen night club and lots to do. I assume they are still like that since their ships are getting bigger with more fun things to do.
I totally agree with the containers, have spent two years in uni accommodation and have struggled so much keeping my designated kitchen cupboards tidy, when I go back in September will definitely be buying some containers to group like items
I used to think containers were only aesthetic but they help my adhd in a way medication and therapy couldn't (both helped, but containers really are significant)
LOL. I watched this days after picking up totes for my messy bedroom! You hit on my “band-aid”!
Additionally, I had two under bed storage boxes (one for each child), that I put all of their school and sports and other memorabilia in. It was super easy to slip those things in once a week. Then, when they were married, the boxes went to their houses.
I always look forward to your videos. They are so helpful.
Hi Cass!! I saw your magnetic storage containers on your fridge and I just have to say that I have those and love them!!! I just moved into a 640sf home and had to downsize and space save everywhere. These have been a game changer in the kitchen and the bathroom. I have them on my fridge, the side of my microwave, and on the side of my stackable washer dryer set in my bathroom. I love watching you!! Keep the advice coming!
Go on a Disney cruise. It’s fun for everyone of all ages. I promise you’ll all love it!!!
Thanks!
We took a Carnival cruise which was very kid/tween friendly. I like your tip about using smaller bins. Thank you!
Loved it
I see that now! The BEFORE and AFTER always says BEFORE...lol. I didn't notice that, sorry!
OMG you are awesome... I started watching your videos and decided I would work on my house while listening to you. THANK YOU 😊
Thank you!! I have made soooo many of these organizing mistakes. Grateful that you remind us it is a process. One step at a time...
We cruise, but we are older. With kids and cruises, our extended family highly recommend Disney. If you & yours are at all into Disney, so much to do! We usually sail on Norweigen. One of the best kept secrets is to get yourself a spa pass for the duration. It is not crowded and so many nice water therapy things for grownups! Whirlpool, sauna, steam room - there was a snow room on the last ship! On the really large ships (4000+ passengers) they've added recently have amazing on board amenities and tons of activities for kids. (Think racetrack, high wire walks, climbing wall and water slides - not to mention kid zones and kids only "club" activities supervised by crew/activities people.) Add in the "free-style" dinning and the Haven level services, and there are ways to "get away" from the crowds.
Thanks again for your videos. Really appreciate all the great ideas.
I am consistently changing and reorganizing and just when I thought I had it...nope, time to try again. You gave me some great tips to try so....I'm going to tackle it once again. Wish me luck!!🤞
Here’s me literally watching the Love boat before I put this video on. LOL. Enjoy the day.
I recommend looking into Norwegian. I went on an Alaskan cruise this year on the Norwegian Jewel and loved it. I’m hoping to bring my kids in a few years. It seemed like a good balance, not too wild and not too dull. There was a pretty wide age range on the ship. Thanks for your videos!
Disney! Clean and well done. Kid area and adult kid area. Lots to do and see! Art lessons and trivia games actually were family favorites! Thank you for everything.
I am a lady bug, through and through. Clear containers stress me all the way out! But I appreciate what you said about not picking highly stylized containers for each specific space. I've learned that flat black and white are perfect for me and my Sad Millennial Minimalist™️ lifestyle. Now I have a container of empty containers that are all either white or black and when one of my kids needs a container I know I probably have the perfect size in a color that will coordinate with their aesthetic. 🥰
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Been on 15 cruises. Taking granddaughters ( 4,6 & 8) on their 2nd cruise in October. On Carnival.
Princess is known for fewer kids and older people. But Princess is the best for Alaska.
My goodness what a good video! I've been watching decluttering videos /reading blogs since 2012. Fantastic job