👉🏻Is your closet overflowing with clothes and other crap? Mine was too! I hope today's video gives you some encouragement. I'd love to hear how you're doing with your decluttering! Comment below and we can chat! Then go watch this declutter: th-cam.com/video/qMT_x0VDXts/w-d-xo.html
I'll be the first to compliment and congratulate you on your weight loss! I was subscriber #248 or #748 and it's exciting to see how your channel has grown. When you came back from your break from posting, I could tell you had lost weight and it REALLY shows now! Any weight-loss tips would be greatly appreciated. What a great feeling it must be to get rid of all of those clothes that are too big! Good job!!
Wow! Thanks! I wish I had some tips, but to make a long story short, my doctor recommended I use Wegovy for lowering pre diabetes and weight. I’m a big believer in it!
Just found out your channel and I love clean and declutter motivation so I'm subscribing right away 🤗 I was just a bit sad when you've shown a bag full of clothes and other junk for garbage as discarding clothes that can' be donated are by far the hardest ones for me so I wished you would filmed while tossing them and not only the bag at the end. Knowing me, this bag would probably just be waiting in the garage for months untill I get the courage to dump it in the dumpster haha so I need to discard things I don't want anymore directly with the regular trash 😅 I hope you'll have more clothes that can't be donated to toss in the future also if you have nicer paper clutter like fashion magazines/catalogues/flyers, those also I struggle so much to toss in the trash 😔
Thanks! I filmed so dang much, but had to cut out a lot so it wasn’t 50 mins long. 😳😆 I actually don’t subscribe to magazine subscriptions, but I do struggle with keeping up on paper clutter! I have a video on that…I think I posted it about 10 months ago. Thanks for subscribing and watching! I appreciate you. ❤️
@@reallifewithali Haha that's even more sad that it was filmed but not uploaded then 😆 I don't have subscription to any magazines either but some what some ways I still have too much haha Some was from previous tenants, random promotions, or just nicer catalogues and flyers that are given while buying something or by the mail. I'll check your other videos so I'll probably find it 🤗
I only use foldable laundry baskets! It made it all so much easier! Btw. those big baskets of yours are more of a lady bug style. Too big for a cricket. Crickets like small(er) compartments/categories. ☺️ Regarding the green jackets: I'd keep the thicker one. Looked nice. 😊 Great job! Closet looks awesome now! ❤
Yeah, I have been wondering if I was a ladybug. I think I have a mix of both. I want most everything hidden and I like them compartmentalized, but I also don't always take the time to put things away (like decanting). And duh! 🤦🏻♀ Why didn't I think of folding laundry baskets?! Genius!
This video came up on my suggestions and I'm glad it did! I love how confident and assertive you are at making a decision and talked us through your wardrobe, the result is fantastic. I watched some more of your videos after and noticed the weight loss, well done! You look fab! Sending hugs from England!
“I keep my laundry baskets back here. I don’t like keeping my laundry baskets back here” 😂 this is such a great video. I can relate so much! Also all the b roll outfits are so cute! Love the blue questionable one too!
Just what I needed tonight! You have given me permission to declutter my closet! I always. Feel so guilty about getting rid a things! I like how you demonstrate just how to do it . Question: how have you lost weight? I am now at the heaviest I have ever been! Help, please
Thank you! I’m glad this motivated you! I am on Wegovy injections. My doctor recommended it because I was pre-diabetic. The medication is meant for diabetes, but a side effect is losing weight! 😊
Ali you look amazing! I bet it felt soooo good to get rid of everything that no longer fits! I laughed really hard at the Peeps 😂 I knew you were a cricket like me! ❤️🦗 I use mesh laundry baskets from Walmart that fold up. They have handles so I can fold and hang them behind the door when not using them. I got enough to sort my clothes into and they hold an average size load. I keep one regular laundry basket in the bathroom and we toss everything into it, then I use the folding ones to sort and carry loads to the laundry room on laundry day (or when basket gets full.) My son has one in his room too. They stand upright so they don't use much floors space. I don't know if I'm describing my system well but it works for me. Lol! Have a great week! ❤️
Yes the laundry system makes sense. I guess I didn’t say how often I use the baskets. I really only use them for the times I’m too tired to fold the laundry in the dryer and I need to put wet clothes in there. I also use them for things like returns, but with the plastic bins, maybe I can just get rid of them and use a pop up hamper instead. Thanks for the idea! So I took the test again and was ladybug this time. 🤔 So I’m not sure! I just know I don’t like visual clutter and like things organized. But I also like things to be easy and quick so maybe I’m more of a ladybug. Who knows! Haha.
@reallifewithali I think we can have different bug tendencies depending on the area of our home and the season of life we're in. I am 1000% cricket, but lately I've been embracing ladybug characteristics because I'm too busy to keep up with the cricket need to be overly detailed. My mother in law organizes her drawers like a ladybug, but her antique glassware is organized like a butterfly/bee on top of her kitchen cabinets (which gives me anxiety lol). I see your inner cricket in the way you organized your shoes, clothes and canned goods 😄
Good tips! One question that I have found helpful is have you worn it in the last year. I sometimes have items that I love but don't wear for many reasons. It can be a lifestyle issue, or I don't have the right item to wear with it. In that case, you have to make a decision. I also have a bin of items I cannot wear at present but hope to one day. I call it my hopes and dreams bin. I found it helps to take notes about what you eliminate. Styles, colors, details, fits and brands that just don't work for you. Then you remember these details when shopping. Good luck!
I love it! I am trying to work on finding pieces that work with other clothing items I have. I tend to buy something without thinking what it will go with. I love the idea of taking notes for future purposes. Thanks!
Hi Ali, I recently came across your channel when I was doing my own closet organization and startd styling my clothes and I love your videos. I m 58 and I just learned my closet overflows with clothes I dont wear. Bec. I did not know my color analysis. I learned that I am a warm colored autumn which you seem like you are too. So now I am buying clothes suitable to my skin tone. I will suggest you go through the videos and learn about your colors that will save you a lot of resources. Love from izmir, Turkiye (Turkey)
Just starting the video, but thanks for reading my mind! I was literally going to reach out and beg you to post another video! I’m home recovering from a hysterectomy and have rewatched most of your videos already. Thanks for posting new content for me to watch! I’m so excited!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙌🏼
Great video Ali!! You are a girl after my heart. Chocolate bar stashed in a clothing drawer to eat bites every now and then 😂. I also had that same pair of shoes in the box too and recently threw away the box. Keep your videos coming, they inspire me❤
Great job! It feels so good to get rid of the stuff! I did it earlier this summer and now that the cooler weather is here I need to switch things out! You look great! I had wondered if you has lost some weight! I wish I could but, I like to eat to much! LOL! Have a great day!
Wow your cupboard looks wonderful. Well done Ali. Love those white bins. Will you label them for easy finding? Does your hubby have an overflowing cupboard (idea for next video)and will he let you declutter (he can stand off to side if camera shy 😂.
I am planning on labeling them! I just bought a label maker that will make larger labels. I just need to break it open and use it! My husband's side is pretty bad. I have helped him several times before, but he just struggles with putting things away AND getting rid of stuff. Maybe I need to look at Clutterbug's organizing styles to see what works best for him. 🤔 Thanks for the idea!
You are looking great. I remember watching one of your no clean declutter videos probably at the beginning of the year. I just subscribed. Not sure why I didn’t do it before. Do you have any weight loss tips. Been trying to get back on track myself.
This was a very helpful video, I love how you went though everything and took us though ever step w/o it taking forever, thank you for the inspiration;)
@@reallifewithali I have a few that are on wooden hangers rest on wire hangers with plastic cover to stop clothes slipping off Down to 40 items total 4 seasons
I have to ask - why do you have candy and food in your closet and drawers? It’s funny but I’m seriously curious. As a fellow cricket - a minimalist one - the rule of “like with like” is huge for me, so food lives in the kitchen and compartmentalized to the max. 😉
@@vivian9803 I hide it from my kids! Lol. If I left it in our kitchen, it would be gone fast. I keep it so when I get a sweet tooth, it’s there to have! 😂
Let's do it! It's funny that a day or two after taking bags of clothes to the donation center, I was questioning some. I am glad I got rid of them quickly so I don't second guess myself! 🤣
👉🏻Is your closet overflowing with clothes and other crap? Mine was too! I hope today's video gives you some encouragement. I'd love to hear how you're doing with your decluttering! Comment below and we can chat! Then go watch this declutter: th-cam.com/video/qMT_x0VDXts/w-d-xo.html
You deserve more subscribers! Your editing is spot on; concise and to the point!
Wow! Thanks for the nice comment! That made my day. Thanks for watching. ❤️
The chocolate in the drawer 😆
If I don’t hide it, it’s gone in 10 mins! My kids would devour it.
I love it and it fits!
Thanks!
I'll be the first to compliment and congratulate you on your weight loss! I was subscriber #248 or #748 and it's exciting to see how your channel has grown. When you came back from your break from posting, I could tell you had lost weight and it REALLY shows now! Any weight-loss tips would be greatly appreciated. What a great feeling it must be to get rid of all of those clothes that are too big! Good job!!
Wow! Thanks! I wish I had some tips, but to make a long story short, my doctor recommended I use Wegovy for lowering pre diabetes and weight. I’m a big believer in it!
I also bought new hangers to make my closet have store like look🤷♀️✔️
It does make it look nice!
I love that u talk an do at the same time not over talking it your personality is relatable very nice
Thank you!
Just found out your channel and I love clean and declutter motivation so I'm subscribing right away 🤗 I was just a bit sad when you've shown a bag full of clothes and other junk for garbage as discarding clothes that can' be donated are by far the hardest ones for me so I wished you would filmed while tossing them and not only the bag at the end. Knowing me, this bag would probably just be waiting in the garage for months untill I get the courage to dump it in the dumpster haha so I need to discard things I don't want anymore directly with the regular trash 😅 I hope you'll have more clothes that can't be donated to toss in the future also if you have nicer paper clutter like fashion magazines/catalogues/flyers, those also I struggle so much to toss in the trash 😔
Thanks! I filmed so dang much, but had to cut out a lot so it wasn’t 50 mins long. 😳😆 I actually don’t subscribe to magazine subscriptions, but I do struggle with keeping up on paper clutter! I have a video on that…I think I posted it about 10 months ago. Thanks for subscribing and watching! I appreciate you. ❤️
@@reallifewithali Haha that's even more sad that it was filmed but not uploaded then 😆 I don't have subscription to any magazines either but some what some ways I still have too much haha Some was from previous tenants, random promotions, or just nicer catalogues and flyers that are given while buying something or by the mail. I'll check your other videos so I'll probably find it 🤗
I only use foldable laundry baskets! It made it all so much easier!
Btw. those big baskets of yours are more of a lady bug style. Too big for a cricket. Crickets like small(er) compartments/categories.
☺️
Regarding the green jackets: I'd keep the thicker one. Looked nice.
😊
Great job! Closet looks awesome now!
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Yeah, I have been wondering if I was a ladybug. I think I have a mix of both. I want most everything hidden and I like them compartmentalized, but I also don't always take the time to put things away (like decanting). And duh! 🤦🏻♀ Why didn't I think of folding laundry baskets?! Genius!
Keep both green jackets 😊 blue is also your colour
Thank you! ❤️
You are doing great on your decluttering journey! Good for you for getting started.
Thank you!
Love how you are doing this! Thx for the info.
Thank you!
This video came up on my suggestions and I'm glad it did! I love how confident and assertive you are at making a decision and talked us through your wardrobe, the result is fantastic.
I watched some more of your videos after and noticed the weight loss, well done! You look fab! Sending hugs from England!
Aw, thank you! I’m glad you found me too! 😬 Thanks for watching! ❤️
Use banker box as donation box ..... when full ready to go 😊
Smart! Too bad I just stuck it in the recycling bin. 🤦🏻♀️
I stumbled on your videos and am so glad I did. You are so relatable. Thank you!!
How kind! Thank you! ❤️
“I keep my laundry baskets back here. I don’t like keeping my laundry baskets back here” 😂 this is such a great video. I can relate so much! Also all the b roll outfits are so cute! Love the blue questionable one too!
Thanks Jana! ❤ Yeah, lots of things I wanted to change...including not keeping the baskets on the floor! 🤣
Great decluttering! I am also a cricket and your decisions made my heart sing!😉👍
Thank you! ❤
Just what I needed tonight! You have given me permission to declutter my closet! I always. Feel so guilty about getting rid a things! I like how you demonstrate just how to do it . Question: how have you lost weight? I am now at the heaviest I have ever been! Help, please
Thank you! I’m glad this motivated you! I am on Wegovy injections. My doctor recommended it because I was pre-diabetic. The medication is meant for diabetes, but a side effect is losing weight! 😊
Lindt Chocolate are so nice 😂.
@@saniaminh 😋
Ali you look amazing! I bet it felt soooo good to get rid of everything that no longer fits! I laughed really hard at the Peeps 😂 I knew you were a cricket like me! ❤️🦗
I use mesh laundry baskets from Walmart that fold up. They have handles so I can fold and hang them behind the door when not using them. I got enough to sort my clothes into and they hold an average size load. I keep one regular laundry basket in the bathroom and we toss everything into it, then I use the folding ones to sort and carry loads to the laundry room on laundry day (or when basket gets full.) My son has one in his room too. They stand upright so they don't use much floors space. I don't know if I'm describing my system well but it works for me. Lol!
Have a great week! ❤️
Yes the laundry system makes sense. I guess I didn’t say how often I use the baskets. I really only use them for the times I’m too tired to fold the laundry in the dryer and I need to put wet clothes in there. I also use them for things like returns, but with the plastic bins, maybe I can just get rid of them and use a pop up hamper instead. Thanks for the idea!
So I took the test again and was ladybug this time. 🤔 So I’m not sure! I just know I don’t like visual clutter and like things organized. But I also like things to be easy and quick so maybe I’m more of a ladybug. Who knows! Haha.
@reallifewithali I think we can have different bug tendencies depending on the area of our home and the season of life we're in. I am 1000% cricket, but lately I've been embracing ladybug characteristics because I'm too busy to keep up with the cricket need to be overly detailed. My mother in law organizes her drawers like a ladybug, but her antique glassware is organized like a butterfly/bee on top of her kitchen cabinets (which gives me anxiety lol). I see your inner cricket in the way you organized your shoes, clothes and canned goods 😄
I love that blue dress in the front!
Thank you!
green jacket with hood a keeper :)
Thank you! Thats the one I decided to keep. 😊
Thanks for all the great tips! Gonna go through my closet soon😀
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching! ❤️
I love this video and all your explanations as to what you’re decluttering, and why. The closet looks great now, well done!
Thanks for the feedback! And thanks for watching. ❤
I love this! I have several items in my closet still that I literally never wear but always thinks “maybe one day” 😂time to donate!
Yup! Time to send it away. 😁
Good tips! One question that I have found helpful is have you worn it in the last year. I sometimes have items that I love but don't wear for many reasons. It can be a lifestyle issue, or I don't have the right item to wear with it. In that case, you have to make a decision. I also have a bin of items I cannot wear at present but hope to one day. I call it my hopes and dreams bin. I found it helps to take notes about what you eliminate. Styles, colors, details, fits and brands that just don't work for you. Then you remember these details when shopping. Good luck!
I love it! I am trying to work on finding pieces that work with other clothing items I have. I tend to buy something without thinking what it will go with. I love the idea of taking notes for future purposes. Thanks!
I love your organization videos. This makes me want to go back and clean out my closet!
Thanks Amanda. ❤
OMG, so relatable!!😂
Thanks!
Hi Ali, I recently came across your channel when I was doing my own closet organization and startd styling my clothes and I love your videos. I m 58 and I just learned my closet overflows with clothes I dont wear. Bec. I did not know my color analysis. I learned that I am a warm colored autumn which you seem like you are too. So now I am buying clothes suitable to my skin tone. I will suggest you go through the videos and learn about your colors that will save you a lot of resources. Love from izmir, Turkiye (Turkey)
Thank you! I have heard about that before. I need to do that.
Great declutter!!
Thank you! ❤️
Just starting the video, but thanks for reading my mind! I was literally going to reach out and beg you to post another video! I’m home recovering from a hysterectomy and have rewatched most of your videos already. Thanks for posting new content for me to watch! I’m so excited!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙌🏼
I hope you recover quickly! Thanks so much for watching! I appreciate you. ❤️
Great video! I’m in desperate need to declutter my clothes and you have such great tips. Thanks for sharing and congratulations on your weight loss!
Thank you! ❤️
Never Buy pants too long - you know you will balk at shortening them - Buy ankle length! Closet and shoe shelf and bins looking good!
Haha. I do buy ankle length when I can. Sometimes they are STILL too long. The pants I needed to hem were both petite length. 😬
Great video Ali!! You are a girl after my heart. Chocolate bar stashed in a clothing drawer to eat bites every now and then 😂. I also had that same pair of shoes in the box too and recently threw away the box. Keep your videos coming, they inspire me❤
There’s always some chocolate stashed away somewhere! Haha. Thanks Marie. ❤️
Maroon red looks really nice on you. But that pale blue literally washes you out
Thanks for the feedback. ❤️
Great job! It feels so good to get rid of the stuff! I did it earlier this summer and now that the cooler weather is here I need to switch things out! You look great! I had wondered if you has lost some weight! I wish I could but, I like to eat to much! LOL! Have a great day!
Hey, I like to eat too! It's one of my favorite things to do! 🤣
Wow your cupboard looks wonderful. Well done Ali. Love those white bins. Will you label them for easy finding? Does your hubby have an overflowing cupboard (idea for next video)and will he let you declutter (he can stand off to side if camera shy 😂.
I am planning on labeling them! I just bought a label maker that will make larger labels. I just need to break it open and use it! My husband's side is pretty bad. I have helped him several times before, but he just struggles with putting things away AND getting rid of stuff. Maybe I need to look at Clutterbug's organizing styles to see what works best for him. 🤔 Thanks for the idea!
You are looking great. I remember watching one of your no clean declutter videos probably at the beginning of the year. I just subscribed. Not sure why I didn’t do it before. Do you have any weight loss tips. Been trying to get back on track myself.
Thanks! I wish I had tips, but I am on a medication that helped me lose weight. 😊
This was a very helpful video, I love how you went though everything and took us though ever step w/o it taking forever, thank you for the inspiration;)
Thank you! I had to cut out like 20 mins to make it shorter. 🤣 Thanks for watching! ❤️
How do you decide what goes on which type of hanger?
I don’t. Haha. I have tried to keep only the amount of items that would fit on the wood hangers.
@@reallifewithali I have a few that are on wooden hangers rest on wire hangers with plastic cover to stop clothes slipping off
Down to 40 items total 4 seasons
@@lindabourketempleton4040 Nice!
Green one a bit big!
Thanks. 😊
I have to ask - why do you have candy and food in your closet and drawers? It’s funny but I’m seriously curious. As a fellow cricket - a minimalist one - the rule of “like with like” is huge for me, so food lives in the kitchen and compartmentalized to the max. 😉
@@vivian9803 I hide it from my kids! Lol. If I left it in our kitchen, it would be gone fast. I keep it so when I get a sweet tooth, it’s there to have! 😂
@@reallifewithali that makes sense! 😁
I'm a cricky-bug too. :D
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I just want you to come help me one day. I have a hard time letting go 🫣
Let's do it! It's funny that a day or two after taking bags of clothes to the donation center, I was questioning some. I am glad I got rid of them quickly so I don't second guess myself! 🤣