The LIES You're Being Sold About Home Organization // decluttering, minimalism, and saving money
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ต.ค. 2024
- Are these HUGE home organization lies dragging you down or holding you back from turning your messy house into the clutter-free home of your dreams? We've talked about decluttering lies, now in this week's video we're diving into the biggest lies about home organization that brands and influencers are selling you on social media! From refrigerator restocking to closet organization, there's big money in decluttering and organizing, so it's no surprise you're being sold these lies -- but at what cost? It's time to debunk the myths and downright LIES about stuff...let's dive in!
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Have you fallen for any of these lies about home organization? 🤔 Please give this video a like and drop me a comment below -- I look forward to reading your thoughts and opinions!
It finally clicked for me when I heard someone say "If you have too much stuff, no matter how you organize it, it will look messy." That's when I decluttered 80% of my stuff over the course of three years, and then organized what was left.
SO TRUE 🙌 💯
I remember the exact moment when it hit me, and honestly, I had to laugh at myself. There I was, standing in the middle of a furniture store, staring at a sleek, expensive wardrobe. My mind was busy calculating how it would fit perfectly in the unused room at home. You know, the one where all the stuff I never use just sits? Well, I was about to buy a whole new piece of furniture just to store things I hadn’t touched in over a year.
I froze. Why was I about to spend a ridiculous amount of money to hide things that clearly didn’t matter to me? I wasn’t using them. I wasn’t even thinking about them until I considered the wardrobe. And that’s when it hit me-if I didn’t need the stuff, why was I about to spend money to keep it cozy?
Great video, Marissa. I’ve had a lot of these frustrations myself. The decanting and fridgescaping 🙄
They are SO POPULAR…it drives me crazy 🤪
I heavily decluttered in 2020 & haven’t regressed, but do occasionally buy a new organizer
#4..Fridgescaping was the latest trend that almost had me. Until I remembered how color- coordinating my file folders and labels caused more trouble and expense than it was worth.
I have found one of the best ways to avoid clutter is to have a place for everything. For me that meant decluttering closets, cabinets, and drawers. Now I know where things go when I'm done using them and also know where to find them.
Less is more. The key is to get rid of what isn’t serving you not to store it. Buying more bins and containers is just a way to hang onto what you probably aren’t even using.
BTW - I have those same IKEA food storage containers.
Great video. I got trapped with the acrylic small containers.
Thank you for addressing the change everything into different containers. I don't understand that. Also, yes, I can't keep things off my counters. I have limited space.
I love this! Declutter your crap first- get rid of the stuff that you're not using, don't need, or don't want. Then it's easy to organize. Do you need 16 spatulas like I had? Nope! Now I have a small, medium, and large one. That's it. Easy to grab what I need and organize my kitchen. I did the same thing for all my stuff and now my house is clean and easy to keep organized.
"Rome wasn't built in a day." Yes, thank you! I remember after reading Kon Mari and trying it myself and wondering "how long is this supposed to take?" The understanding that this is a processs I can't do over a long weekend has been long and hard coming.
Yup, I bought a LOT of plastic tubs until I realized that they weren’t the solution - I had to get rid of the excess not find ways to store it. Don Aslett - original minimalist from the late 70s called the deluge of Rubbermaid tubs “JUNK BUNKERS”.
That’s a great term 😂
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Junk bunkers😂 That's funny! I never heard that before but now I'm going to use it!
I "organized" my drawers by cutting up small boxes from the recycle bin and sticking them with 2 sided tape.
I am not a minimalist - I am an ‘intentionalist”. I like stuff, but very specific stuff - anything else gets recycled or thrown out… and the things I like gets upgraded when I can afford to.
Edit: fixed spelling… thanks autocorrect
Instead of buying all new spice containers and lids, I just saved the ones that looked the same! Now I have matching spice containers and I didn't have to buy anything.
What a smart hack. My son would call this “big brain” 🧠😂
I kept smaller coconut oil glass jars, washed them and removed the labels. I had a shelf unit built to hang on the wall next to the pantry where I store them. I buy spices in bulk, then transfer them to the glass jars. I've received a lot of compliments on it.
Another big yes- I have semi clear counters. My kitchen always has the coffee machine and the big heavy Ninja instapot that I use daily or every other day. Ditto my paper towel holder, dish liquid -- worst of all you can see my ugly dishcloth and dish towel hanging out in the open off my dishwasher door handle where they dry best after use. That’s because cooking and cleaning are priority tasks in my kitchen.😂
And I absolutely HATE the fridgescaping trend! Or the “minimalists” of Instagram who carefully remove the reality in their perfect photo of the contents of their closets, drawers and purses. The Sad Beige lady who pokes fun at them is hilarious and on point! I’m a real life functioning minimalist who enjoys freedom from excess, not making sure everything matches and looks perfect.
The only organizing hacks that have helped me: velvet hangers and folding my clothes konmarie style.
Everything else was decluttering
Love both of those things, too! 👏
I'd add storing my food containers with the lids on to that shortlist - game changer for me (... And also forces one to declutter).
@@Cecily-Pimprenelle Oh yes! You're so right! I do that too
Thanks for the video 😊
Sure thing! 🤗
I agree with your points. Youre so sweet
I store my most used items in reach due to health issues and the fact that I'm short. My most used pots and pans are on a top counter. Please don't tell the organization police. Thinking I'm going to declutter my fabric and semimetal items after I move. I wanted to do it now but it's not a quick declutter, I need to take some time. It's too much for my brain right now but it's going to get done. I wanted to pack a minimum of 20 boxes (in a one bedroom) but I'm learning I know how to put lots of items into a small space.
This is a great example of tailoring organization to lifestyle - you are doing great!
I'm not a container person. I tried a few from DT and so glad I didn't invest a lot of money in containers bc I ended up declutterring more stuff and getting rid of a lot of the cheap ones I bought. I do still have a few containers but not many. And they don't match and are not perfect 😅
If my spouse and I could agree to do this, all my dishes, appliances, and silverware would be stored in the pantry, and the dry foods/spices would all be over the actual prep area to help stay out of each other's way.
But we are both creatures of habit and are used to a totally impractical system we both grew up with and couldn't break it after 2 whole years. 😂
Interesting idea!
I don’t trust influencers. They store their clutter in the barn. They show us their five seasonal outfits and hide their huge amount of clothing in the basement out of sight. .
They say my children only have five outfits.
Just for the duration of the post . Don’t believe her scam anymore.
It sounds like you have gotten frustrated with this more than once!
Who are you referring to?
Lol if it's the person I'm thinking of she def has more than 5 shirts 😂
Where did you get your plates? Love the look!😊
I REALLY like your white dishes! Can you post the brand/name of them?
oh i love your dishes where did you get ?
Here they are: amzn.to/3By16P3 I love the size and shape of them, but just be aware they are heavy! Esp compared to my mom's old Corelle set from the 80s 😂
You don’t remove clutter by reorganizing or making it more aesthetically pleasing to look at.
I like your hairstyle in this video. We can see more of your face.
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