Not buying all the crap you need to immediately start up your new hobby is GOLD. Idk if you are the one that said it or someone else, but I’ve used it for a while now. It definitely saved me when I “started” my sourdough starter journey. Turns out I am not interested enough nor do I even like bread enough nor do I even like the taste lol I almost bought the razors to score bread and everything. But I stopped myself and forced myself to at least make a few loaves first. Dodged a hobby clutter bullet!😅
Why you are still decluttering? Because you are alive and you still consume and enjoy life. I have been a minimalist for over ten years, I have curated an environment that work for me. Decluttering is maintenance I do it daily , let go of what does not work for you. Thank you for your awesome work 🙏❤🙏
I got up midway in the video and decluttered and organized my son’s art and crafts drawer. It feels so light now. Thank you so much Natalie for the motivation ❤
I just want to say, I hope you read this comment. I am so glad to listen to your video in the background today, because you are such a safe and joyful presence. My father is in heaven as of a 2 weeks and these last few days have been especially difficult. But, to know I can have a kind and joyful person to hear in my ear as I do sahm life with my toddler. Thank you. Truly.❤
Thank you for another great video. I ended up decluttering a rice cooker that got shoved way back in my cupboard, as well as a steamer, they were wedding presents from almost 26 years ago. I had totally forgotten about them. I also have been working on my digital contents as well.
This was a great video. I really liked the way you moved about your home during the video. It was like being at a friends home and just spending time discussing life. Keep up the wonderful videos.
I love #5. As I am decluttering, I have actually been finding perfectly good items that I know family will want and I make those their Christmas or Birthday presents. The money is already spent, so why not?!
Thanks for this video. I just got married so by combining households with my husband has been so difficult, but hard to get rid of all our duplicate items…this is exactly the reminder I need.
The last one is totally true for me. When I moved out of my parents house and started living alone w my then bf/now husband, I kept hearing my dad's voice in the back of my head how everything I did wasn't smart or good enough so I had to remember what he did around the house becuz any rule I made up for me would never be good enough. But once I realized that I could make my own rules and that it's OK to make decisions for myself, it was such a wild wild trip to shift my mindset to that becuz of how brainwashed I was to thinking anything I did wasn't good enough. I'm glad I got out of it and am able to make decisions for me and my husband on certain things 😊
@@NatalieBennettFeels like I won’t have to buy shorts for the next YEARS. I make new seams for my girl‘s shortened leggins as well. She always has leggins under her dresses and they look like new when I actually sew them nicely. Jeans get patches, but for leggings this doesn’t work.
Love all of these tips! I also think digital files/photos are something I need to declutter! I find that I’m constantly running out of storage on my laptop and phone, and I don’t think paying for more and more storage is the solution.
@@priscillaploeg873we can now even personalize the junk mail. I just let them know what mail from what stores I am interested in and it is soooo nice. I just now get a small package of mail from just stores that I visit, nothing extra!
I’m so glad you said that getting everything you need for a new hobby is not a guarantee that you will be successful at it. That is so me!! Somehow I believe if I have ALL of the right tools for decluttering and cleaning, my home will be magazine spread quality. I forget the fact that you actually have to use those tools 😮
This list is great! I always enjoy your way of navigating through decluttering. It is very helpful to break it down into categories and slowly work through them!❤
Speaking of decluttering your digital space: I have started doing something the last couple years that has been an absolute game changer. In January/around the new year sometime I will go through and star any important/current emails. I’ll then archive EVERYTHING else in there 😂 obviously things like the promotions tab just get deleted. But everything else goes to archive. If I REALLY need it, I could find the email. But it’s the most incredible fresh start at the beginning of the year. If I have time I will also unsubscribe from things. I didn’t realize how much mental clutter that was for me. Highly recommend
Yes, you know, decluttering is kind of a lifestyle. I am single with two cats, and we declutter on the regular. Sometimes it is only one item, or a few, but I like to keep my space clean and tidy. Cheers.
I liked the last one! When I started my "minimalism journey" I got rid of sooo much that I wish I didn't... I just ended up buying the same things again
Wow you posted this today? I’m shocked, I searched declutterring and it’s been sending me to videos from years ago. I’m happy to know you just posted this. I needed this today!
I think we often treat our homes like little mini shops, I watched something on youtube ages agao and it is surprising how long it takes to use up things, and since i wait till I need most things before I buy them I tend to use those things more carefully, I don,t waste shampoo/toothpaste etc most of it goes down the sink before you even realise, I do not want loads of products sitting in my house, I understand I have shops near by and not everyone has that but we get carried away alot of the time.
I finally splurged and ordered an artkive box for my son's pre-k 3 and 4 projects so I don't have a ton of bulky paper plate, paper bag, toilet paper roll crafts all over, but I can keep the memories. Hoping it's worth the insane price tag 😂
Natalie, what do you do if your child doesn’t share your thoughts on colouring/art being a verb, and wants to keep every single picture? Thanks so much for your down to earth videos :)
We love KiwiCo!! What do you do with the projects when your kids are finished playing with them? Throw them away, or store for later in case they want to play with them again someday?🤷🏻♀️
I really enjoy living minimally and I *rarely* buy anything that I’m not totally sure I need and will use. But we splurged on a Ninja Creami after falling for the hype. Honestly, it doesn’t work super well, it’s quite a bit of work, it takes up space, it is LOUD, and it doesn’t make enough quantity for even everyone in our family lol. Now I need to let myself resell it, but I feel just awful we spent $200 on that. Still learning and making mistakes after 7 years of this lifestyle!
Almost outgrown clothes are reserved here for the girl scouts. My daughter is one and things she almost outgrown go to camp. what can be salvaged afterwards I wash and donate and if it is ripped or extremely dirty I just bin them. I do try to keep her clothes to a minimum but somehow a lot of items sneak in, and she is starting to buy her own sometimes as well...
What about kids clothes how do you declutter/limit now that they're older? I struggle with that. I'm not a load of laundry a day person. especially since my kiddos are ASD so we have regular clothes and ASD clothes. What do you personally think is a good number for each? Tops, shorts etc?. Everyone else chim in also 😂
It’s great seeing you in your element and free from previous expectations! I like #10. Yes, Jesus set us free from sin & death, so no reason to get bogged down with other’s rules
Great video, i love #10. I have been decluttering Holiday/Seasonal decor. Ive decided I am not going to decorate for every Holiday. It is alot of work, and the items take up so much space.
same. i reached a point where i would be excited about holiday decor for the first week it was out and then i was over it and it always felt like too much stuff out no matter how little i put out so i just donated all the holiday stuff. the only think i do it a seasonal wreath
It’s been a minute since I did it, BUT there is a way to opt out of junk mail to your house! AND if you freeze your credit, you get a double win-no pre-approval junk mail and you protect your credit from fraud 😊
I actually HATE it! 😝 part of that section was cut for time where I was sharing it as a “letdown” item. It goes in nice but wears horribly! My favorite concealer that far out performs it is the Stretch Concealer by Glossier!
What do you do with leftover kiwico project stuff? The art spinner once they're done or something they may want to pull out again but you only have so much space.
The boxes themselves get recycled and the projects get played with or deconstructed/reconstructed a few times until we declutter out with the rest of the consumables! Sort of like the paper clutter point, Science sets, art projects and KiwiCo are VERBS!
My issue is clothes 😅😂 stuff that I don’t wear, but bought and have a hard timing donating bc I spent so much money on them. I have a tote of old clothes that I keep thinking about getting rid of but then part of me can’t 😅😅
Hi Natalie, great video and how you explain things. I have to stop comparing me to other creators I watch. I have limited mobility and I can't always get things done but I raise my 3 grandsons and they do help. I have so much clutter every drawer, cabinet, closets, etc. are stuffed and I'm overwhelmed I just want to scream 😱. I don't know if I should do like all the closets then drawers all the areas like that or do one room completely. I'm just stuck in a suit and can't get out. I have gone back and watched your messy to minimal series a few times. What would you suggest on how to do it? Thanks and have a great week❤
Health/mobility issues can be such a frustrating road to walk, especially when you are surrounded by clutter! My best advice is to start somewhere super small so you can give yourself an easy win and get the ball rolling there. I am not super methodical with my decluttering, especially on low energy days. If it’s in front of me and can be done in 10 minutes or less I’ll usually set a timer and do as much as I can and call it a day. It’s amazing how much you can get done in small steps vs huge projects that leave you exhausted!
The boxes themselves get recycled and the projects get played with or deconstructed/reconstructed a few times until we declutter out with the rest of the consumables! Sort of like the paper clutter point, Science sets, art projects and KiwiCo are VERBS!
We always use old jeans for shorts! I have a question, how can you motivate someone to clean and declutter things that they hold onto just because their kids used them growing up. (A Highchair)
The best question that I have to motivate in this situation is “is this thing serving me right now? “ if the answer is no, it makes the shortlist for decluttering out.
I’m keeping the fantasy self items in mind next time I want to strike up a hobby that takes more learning time than I have time for in my current stage of life. I have a bunch of cross stitch stuff sitting unused because I’m a mom of three young kids and learning to do it is just not feasible right now.
I upset a lot of places we go because they push the "we need your e-mail" when checking out. I finally told one girl that I hated offering my e-mail, get bogged down with a lot of daily (sometimes multiple daily) emails that I never look at, so I stopped giving it out at all. We don't shop much, I don't need to know about all the possible sales, etc that I miss.
My dad says never to pay hospital bills immediately. Wait and tell them you can't afford it and apparently they reduce the price for you. I've never tried it but he swears by it 😅
With the messages and discount: I often subscribe for the order and unsubscribe again a week later: And after a year you can subscribe again for the next discount. As I have some brands I buy regularly this works fine for me. „Fantasy Self“ and new hobbies… As I experienced that I will just lose hobbies sometimes very early I always borrow things first. I knitted for 1,5 years and most of my needles were hand me downs. After 1,5 years I almost completely lost interest. Sometimes I think about starting again, but it’s not the right time now. So I kept a small box of needles a small stash of wool to be able to start a scarf if I fancy it. I am very happy I didn’t bought the fancy needle set made out of rose wood for a lot of money (I REALLY wanted it then!). For me it’s important to reduce the purchases. I actually am a bit overboard with it. As I sew a lot for 6 years and still don’t have a good set of hand needles or something to organize my patterns. I also don’t have a darning egg / mushroom and my fingers don’t thank me after a evening of darning without it 😅 As for things that are already there, I think if it’s just a few things you can keep them, especially if it’s something you really enjoyed. I already had to buy hobby stuff new because I decluttered to much. For example I had to buy a new French grammar as I suddenly started courses again to fresh up my languages. Hobbies come and go for me like the moon, some stay, some vanish, some re-entry after a few years. I try to find a balance between being prepared for them and being overwhelmed by stuff that I never use. Also a small creative stash sometimes is inspiring. Repurpose things that you already have for your hobby! You want to make a scrap book? Some old magazines might come handy! Of course, you have to be careful. I always ask myself: Is it enough stash for one or two projects or is it more? If I have enough non specific items for a project I toss the rest. Of course I have more fabric than I need for the next project, but the scraps I have no plan for are „non specific craft supplies“. I keep old calendars for gift wrapping but I won’t realistically use up more than one or two in a year. So I won‘t keep them. After years of doing this I have a good overview of what I have, what will used up quickly and what might be too much. To put in perspective: I actually am a minimalist. My wardrobe is quite small, I have a minimalist kitchen, I am careful about what I buy or take into my life. But I also believe that using what you have is more sustainable than declutter it. It’s a slow approach and I also had my big purges when I started minimalism nine years ago and again in my pregnancies when I REALLY started. But after that slow and steady is a good way (at least if you were able to reduce you consumption to a level where there are less items coming in than going out).
we use our toaster almost daily, sometimes more than once per day --- if we got rid of it, how would we toast? :) not trying to be smart, honestly asking - please no nasty responses
My toaster broke a year ago but there's only a few weeks a year in my climate where I wouldn't make toast or bagels in my quick heating gas oven. I'll get a replacement toaster when I make space for it again!
Fair question! I asked my friend with no toaster the aame thing! They use either the oven, mini bechtop oven, grill/broiler or you can even pan fry your bread 😊 if it works for you to keep it, keep it! I like to reheat pikelets in the toaster! We actually have two, we need a separate one for my son who's coeliac 😊
Haha! Yes! Keep what works for you-- that's the whole the point! This list is just to get you started. Here in our house, our toaster IS a multi-functional appliance that is used many times a day and for more than just toast! It has earned is place in our inventory. That veggie spiralizer, though? Nah...
Not buying all the crap you need to immediately start up your new hobby is GOLD. Idk if you are the one that said it or someone else, but I’ve used it for a while now. It definitely saved me when I “started” my sourdough starter journey. Turns out I am not interested enough nor do I even like bread enough nor do I even like the taste lol I almost bought the razors to score bread and everything. But I stopped myself and forced myself to at least make a few loaves first. Dodged a hobby clutter bullet!😅
Love it! Yeah. All the gadgets and gizmos aren't necessary (for babies NOR bread making!)
haha, well dodged! Definitely good advice :)
I read somewhere that buying new supplies is a totally separate hobby than using them😂😊I am so guilty of that🙈
Why you are still decluttering? Because you are alive and you still consume and enjoy life.
I have been a minimalist for over ten years, I have curated an environment that work for me.
Decluttering is maintenance I do it daily , let go of what does not work for you.
Thank you for your awesome work 🙏❤🙏
Yyyyyyyyyyup!!!!!!!!!! Spot on!
It's maintenance of your space
“Coloring is a verb”. Lightbulb moment!! This can be applied to so many things I am keeping around my house! Thank you!
I got up midway in the video and decluttered and organized my son’s art and crafts drawer. It feels so light now. Thank you so much Natalie for the motivation ❤
I just want to say, I hope you read this comment. I am so glad to listen to your video in the background today, because you are such a safe and joyful presence. My father is in heaven as of a 2 weeks and these last few days have been especially difficult. But, to know I can have a kind and joyful person to hear in my ear as I do sahm life with my toddler. Thank you. Truly.❤
I’m sorry for your loss. I agree, having sweet company in the background is comforting.
In the words of Elsa, LET IT GO! ❤🎉😅 thank you Natalie for your encouragement to Let Go as we transition into different seasons of life!
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You are a breath of fresh air. I absolutely love when you post a video. Thank you for what you do for all of us❣️
Thank you for another great video. I ended up decluttering a rice cooker that got shoved way back in my cupboard, as well as a steamer, they were wedding presents from almost 26 years ago. I had totally forgotten about them. I also have been working on my digital contents as well.
Good morning friends! Natalie, you and your videos are a blessing in a dark world!
Oh thank you for the kind words! I just want to shine my little light! ✨
Thank you for this video! I think it’s my new favorite one, so many wonderful encouragements and advice!
Loved this one Natalie!!! Big broad categories that cross multiple places in our homes, and #10…. GOLDEN WINNER.
This was a great video. I really liked the way you moved about your home during the video. It was like being at a friends home and just spending time discussing life. Keep up the wonderful videos.
I love #5. As I am decluttering, I have actually been finding perfectly good items that I know family will want and I make those their Christmas or Birthday presents. The money is already spent, so why not?!
Love it!!!
Stuff comes in and more stuff needs to go out. That is an edited life. Love it.
Thanks for this video. I just got married so by combining households with my husband has been so difficult, but hard to get rid of all our duplicate items…this is exactly the reminder I need.
Duplicates would have been #11 on this list! Such a great place to start!
The last one is totally true for me. When I moved out of my parents house and started living alone w my then bf/now husband, I kept hearing my dad's voice in the back of my head how everything I did wasn't smart or good enough so I had to remember what he did around the house becuz any rule I made up for me would never be good enough. But once I realized that I could make my own rules and that it's OK to make decisions for myself, it was such a wild wild trip to shift my mindset to that becuz of how brainwashed I was to thinking anything I did wasn't good enough. I'm glad I got out of it and am able to make decisions for me and my husband on certain things 😊
Your pa try is great ! I have a “no boxes in the fridge” policy in our garage fridge - no half empty boxes of soda, etc !
My mother cut our jeans at the start of spring for shorts. Then, she would patch holes in the winter time.
So awesome! My kids legs grow to fast to do much patching! Haha but the cut offs save us so much for summer!
@@NatalieBennettFeels like I won’t have to buy shorts for the next YEARS. I make new seams for my girl‘s shortened leggins as well. She always has leggins under her dresses and they look like new when I actually sew them nicely. Jeans get patches, but for leggings this doesn’t work.
You’d be such a neat friend Natalie! God bless you. Thank you for the inspiration. Praying your headaches have been better! 🙏
Love all of these tips! I also think digital files/photos are something I need to declutter! I find that I’m constantly running out of storage on my laptop and phone, and I don’t think paying for more and more storage is the solution.
In Australia we just put a ‘No Junk Mail’ sign on our letterbox and that saves having to deal with that
We have that too in the Netherlands
@@priscillaploeg873we can now even personalize the junk mail. I just let them know what mail from what stores I am interested in and it is soooo nice. I just now get a small package of mail from just stores that I visit, nothing extra!
Same in Germany 😊
Thats so nice! I get so much junk mail because I live in a rental and it's for the previous renters who lived there
I’m so glad you said that getting everything you need for a new hobby is not a guarantee that you will be successful at it.
That is so me!! Somehow I believe if I have ALL of the right tools for decluttering and cleaning, my home will be magazine spread quality. I forget the fact that you actually have to use those tools 😮
No 9!! Fantasy self items (that’s so me 🙈) Thank you for naming this issue. ❤Greetings from South Africa 🇿🇦
This list is great! I always enjoy your way of navigating through decluttering. It is very helpful to break it down into categories and slowly work through them!❤
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching, Kristin!❤
@@NatalieBennett Thank you being amazing and helping us navigate life together! ❤️
Your honesty with yourself is inspiring... I'm trying to get there❤
Speaking of decluttering your digital space: I have started doing something the last couple years that has been an absolute game changer. In January/around the new year sometime I will go through and star any important/current emails. I’ll then archive EVERYTHING else in there 😂 obviously things like the promotions tab just get deleted. But everything else goes to archive. If I REALLY need it, I could find the email. But it’s the most incredible fresh start at the beginning of the year. If I have time I will also unsubscribe from things. I didn’t realize how much mental clutter that was for me. Highly recommend
Really enjoyed how relatable this video was. Thanks for being open and being real.
I'm so glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!
Yes, you know, decluttering is kind of a lifestyle. I am single with two cats, and we declutter on the regular. Sometimes it is only one item, or a few, but I like to keep my space clean and tidy. Cheers.
I liked the last one! When I started my "minimalism journey" I got rid of sooo much that I wish I didn't... I just ended up buying the same things again
Wow you posted this today? I’m shocked, I searched declutterring and it’s been sending me to videos from years ago. I’m happy to know you just posted this. I needed this today!
Awesome! Yes, I post every two weeks as my regular schedule and a little more often than that if I’m able! Glad you are here.
I think we often treat our homes like little mini shops, I watched something on youtube ages agao and it is surprising how long it takes to use up things, and since i wait till I need most things before I buy them I tend to use those things more carefully, I don,t waste shampoo/toothpaste etc most of it goes down the sink before you even realise, I do not want loads of products sitting in my house, I understand I have shops near by and not everyone has that but we get carried away alot of the time.
Loved this video! I need to watch it again and start with one of these categories ❤️
Tfs ur suggestions with us. N well said I agree with u. Love how real n raw u always r. Love u 🙂😘
I finally splurged and ordered an artkive box for my son's pre-k 3 and 4 projects so I don't have a ton of bulky paper plate, paper bag, toilet paper roll crafts all over, but I can keep the memories. Hoping it's worth the insane price tag 😂
Thank you for this. As a mom, It is helpful for me to stop looking at it as anxiety to go through the stuff and just do it lol ❤thanks
Natalie, what do you do if your child doesn’t share your thoughts on colouring/art being a verb, and wants to keep every single picture? Thanks so much for your down to earth videos :)
We love KiwiCo!! What do you do with the projects when your kids are finished playing with them?
Throw them away, or store for later in case they want to play with them again someday?🤷🏻♀️
I really enjoy living minimally and I *rarely* buy anything that I’m not totally sure I need and will use. But we splurged on a Ninja Creami after falling for the hype. Honestly, it doesn’t work super well, it’s quite a bit of work, it takes up space, it is LOUD, and it doesn’t make enough quantity for even everyone in our family lol. Now I need to let myself resell it, but I feel just awful we spent $200 on that. Still learning and making mistakes after 7 years of this lifestyle!
I enjoy hand shredding the junk mail and composting it!!
I so appreciate your approach!
Actively gatekeeping what gets access to me.
EXCELLENT VIDEO! May Jesus continue to bless you and your family
Almost outgrown clothes are reserved here for the girl scouts. My daughter is one and things she almost outgrown go to camp. what can be salvaged afterwards I wash and donate and if it is ripped or extremely dirty I just bin them. I do try to keep her clothes to a minimum but somehow a lot of items sneak in, and she is starting to buy her own sometimes as well...
These were such great reminders!
Good morning! I love all your videos 😊. I love declutering and organizing too.
Yay! I’m so glad. Thanks for being here!
What about kids clothes how do you declutter/limit now that they're older? I struggle with that. I'm not a load of laundry a day person. especially since my kiddos are ASD so we have regular clothes and ASD clothes. What do you personally think is a good number for each? Tops, shorts etc?.
Everyone else chim in also 😂
That is so funny. I use the smallest pan the most. In fact, I got a second 1 qt. pan!
All good tips!
I finally donated my juicer and ice cream maker. Im just not that person😊
Hey- honesty is the best policy when it comes to our fantasy selves! 🫡
Yes! I do not do all the random kitchen appliances either.
I just use the mason jar method for ice cream. Shake it and shove in freezer 🤣
Pretty broom
It’s great seeing you in your element and free from previous expectations! I like #10. Yes, Jesus set us free from sin & death, so no reason to get bogged down with other’s rules
Really enjoyed this! 🎉
I just received hospital bills too😞 thank you for the gentle nudge👍
Hospital bills are the WORST! Wishing you health and peace, my friend!
Great video, i love #10. I have been decluttering Holiday/Seasonal decor. Ive decided I am not going to decorate for every Holiday. It is alot of work, and the items take up so much space.
Amen...I am starting to get rid of all the deco that was for different holidays. What a waste that was
same. i reached a point where i would be excited about holiday decor for the first week it was out and then i was over it and it always felt like too much stuff out no matter how little i put out so i just donated all the holiday stuff. the only think i do it a seasonal wreath
Yes !! I started that last year going through everything, stating again this fall when everything comes back out this year if I don't use it bye 😂
Thank you❤
Live your life is tough shirt! 🌼
It’s been a minute since I did it, BUT there is a way to opt out of junk mail to your house!
AND if you freeze your credit, you get a double win-no pre-approval junk mail and you protect your credit from fraud 😊
We also have that giant keyboard, and I often have to lift up my 3 & 4 year old's beds to clean. 😂
Loved what you said for #9
Natalie, what is that under eye concealer?! Both my mom and I were in awe of how little you used but looked so natural.
I actually HATE it! 😝 part of that section was cut for time where I was sharing it as a “letdown” item. It goes in nice but wears horribly! My favorite concealer that far out performs it is the Stretch Concealer by Glossier!
I absolutely love number 10 💕
Great video and very wise words ❤
Also keeping the item I spent money on and don’t use/wear makes me feel guilty every time I look at it. I don’t want to feel guilty!
What do you do with leftover kiwico project stuff? The art spinner once they're done or something they may want to pull out again but you only have so much space.
The boxes themselves get recycled and the projects get played with or deconstructed/reconstructed a few times until we declutter out with the rest of the consumables!
Sort of like the paper clutter point, Science sets, art projects and KiwiCo are VERBS!
My issue is clothes 😅😂 stuff that I don’t wear, but bought and have a hard timing donating bc I spent so much money on them. I have a tote of old clothes that I keep thinking about getting rid of but then part of me can’t 😅😅
Thanks for sharing ❤❤❤❤❤
Hi Natalie, great video and how you explain things. I have to stop comparing me to other creators I watch. I have limited mobility and I can't always get things done but I raise my 3 grandsons and they do help. I have so much clutter every drawer, cabinet, closets, etc. are stuffed and I'm overwhelmed I just want to scream 😱. I don't know if I should do like all the closets then drawers all the areas like that or do one room completely. I'm just stuck in a suit and can't get out. I have gone back and watched your messy to minimal series a few times. What would you suggest on how to do it? Thanks and have a great week❤
Health/mobility issues can be such a frustrating road to walk, especially when you are surrounded by clutter!
My best advice is to start somewhere super small so you can give yourself an easy win and get the ball rolling there.
I am not super methodical with my decluttering, especially on low energy days. If it’s in front of me and can be done in 10 minutes or less I’ll usually set a timer and do as much as I can and call it a day. It’s amazing how much you can get done in small steps vs huge projects that leave you exhausted!
# 10, so good!
Thanks ❤ you inspired me to get rid of paper JUNK😂
Hey Natalie, we are a kiwi co loving family too, what do you do with all the creations from the kiwi co boxes after the fact?
The boxes themselves get recycled and the projects get played with or deconstructed/reconstructed a few times until we declutter out with the rest of the consumables!
Sort of like the paper clutter point, Science sets, art projects and KiwiCo are VERBS!
We always use old jeans for shorts!
I have a question, how can you motivate someone to clean and declutter things that they hold onto just because their kids used them growing up. (A Highchair)
The best question that I have to motivate in this situation is “is this thing serving me right now? “ if the answer is no, it makes the shortlist for decluttering out.
Suggesting a family in need could actually be totally using it.
This is random but your smokey the bear hat is really cute.
Gadgets and gizmos of plenty
Whoozits and whatsits galore!
I’m keeping the fantasy self items in mind next time I want to strike up a hobby that takes more learning time than I have time for in my current stage of life. I have a bunch of cross stitch stuff sitting unused because I’m a mom of three young kids and learning to do it is just not feasible right now.
Yes! Learning from what we’ve done in the past is helpful! For hobby-loving people, history often repeats itself!
I upset a lot of places we go because they push the "we need your e-mail" when checking out. I finally told one girl that I hated offering my e-mail, get bogged down with a lot of daily (sometimes multiple daily) emails that I never look at, so I stopped giving it out at all. We don't shop much, I don't need to know about all the possible sales, etc that I miss.
I also say “I don’t give that out to retailers. “
I just smile & say, “no thanks!”
As to #10…I love that I don’t have follow everyone’s rules ❤
Do you have an air fryer? I just got one and am learning how to use it. Makes good toast.
Our oven has an air fry setting! So we don’t have a need for a small appliance version!
@@NatalieBennett Wow. That is very cool.
Have you ever used your ninja as a food processor? I never knew the difference between the two appliances and I refuse to buy a food processor 😂
ALL THE TIME!!! We have the 4-in-1 Ninja blender and I use the food processor often!
# 10 still kicks my butt off and on.
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Oof, the "online coaching course" got me. 😅
I am so doing this today!
My house is crazy and my mind is all over the place.
You got this! Yeah, I experience a direct correlation between clutter in my home and clutter in my mind! Time to clean it up!
Holding on to that stuff we spent money on won't put the money back in your bank. Oof. That'll preach
A hard lesson to learn! I’m speaking to myself there!
i got ride of my toaster and started toasting everything in my air fryer
Love that for you! I got rid of my air fryer and started air frying in our oven!
My dad says never to pay hospital bills immediately. Wait and tell them you can't afford it and apparently they reduce the price for you. I've never tried it but he swears by it 😅
Yes! There is almost always a negotiation to be had!
I feel those tumblers and reusable ( excess) water bottles are a waste.
Yessss! I’ve had the same Yeti tumbler for yearssssss! It’s beat up but takes up way less space and money than 27 trendy ones!
I could use a label maker, and don't want to buy it new / full price.
With the messages and discount: I often subscribe for the order and unsubscribe again a week later: And after a year you can subscribe again for the next discount. As I have some brands I buy regularly this works fine for me.
„Fantasy Self“ and new hobbies… As I experienced that I will just lose hobbies sometimes very early I always borrow things first. I knitted for 1,5 years and most of my needles were hand me downs. After 1,5 years I almost completely lost interest. Sometimes I think about starting again, but it’s not the right time now. So I kept a small box of needles a small stash of wool to be able to start a scarf if I fancy it. I am very happy I didn’t bought the fancy needle set made out of rose wood for a lot of money (I REALLY wanted it then!). For me it’s important to reduce the purchases. I actually am a bit overboard with it. As I sew a lot for 6 years and still don’t have a good set of hand needles or something to organize my patterns. I also don’t have a darning egg / mushroom and my fingers don’t thank me after a evening of darning without it 😅
As for things that are already there, I think if it’s just a few things you can keep them, especially if it’s something you really enjoyed. I already had to buy hobby stuff new because I decluttered to much. For example I had to buy a new French grammar as I suddenly started courses again to fresh up my languages. Hobbies come and go for me like the moon, some stay, some vanish, some re-entry after a few years. I try to find a balance between being prepared for them and being overwhelmed by stuff that I never use.
Also a small creative stash sometimes is inspiring. Repurpose things that you already have for your hobby! You want to make a scrap book? Some old magazines might come handy! Of course, you have to be careful. I always ask myself: Is it enough stash for one or two projects or is it more? If I have enough non specific items for a project I toss the rest. Of course I have more fabric than I need for the next project, but the scraps I have no plan for are „non specific craft supplies“. I keep old calendars for gift wrapping but I won’t realistically use up more than one or two in a year. So I won‘t keep them. After years of doing this I have a good overview of what I have, what will used up quickly and what might be too much. To put in perspective: I actually am a minimalist. My wardrobe is quite small, I have a minimalist kitchen, I am careful about what I buy or take into my life. But I also believe that using what you have is more sustainable than declutter it. It’s a slow approach and I also had my big purges when I started minimalism nine years ago and again in my pregnancies when I REALLY started. But after that slow and steady is a good way (at least if you were able to reduce you consumption to a level where there are less items coming in than going out).
we use our toaster almost daily, sometimes more than once per day --- if we got rid of it, how would we toast? :) not trying to be smart, honestly asking - please no nasty responses
My toaster broke a year ago but there's only a few weeks a year in my climate where I wouldn't make toast or bagels in my quick heating gas oven. I'll get a replacement toaster when I make space for it again!
Fair question! I asked my friend with no toaster the aame thing! They use either the oven, mini bechtop oven, grill/broiler or you can even pan fry your bread 😊 if it works for you to keep it, keep it! I like to reheat pikelets in the toaster! We actually have two, we need a separate one for my son who's coeliac 😊
I just finished number 10 - I'm keeping the toaster :')
Haha! Yes! Keep what works for you-- that's the whole the point! This list is just to get you started. Here in our house, our toaster IS a multi-functional appliance that is used many times a day and for more than just toast! It has earned is place in our inventory. That veggie spiralizer, though? Nah...
Get whatever works for you. I have always had a toaster oven. I couldn’t go without it.
There you are. Hi!!!
Hey! Yup. I post every two weeks for my regular upload schedule with extra videos here and there if I'm able!
I bought a food saver and it hasn't been used ONCE.
My instant pot because I don’t know to use it
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Hi Natalie - I noticed that there is no link to your patreon in this video or your channel profile. Are you still doing patreon?
Oh! I am. Looks like the link didn't make it this time. It's always: www.patreon.com/nataliebennett
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The biggest mistake was buying a bread maker oven
I think the biggest thing to declutter is people opinions. 😅
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Paper clutter. Ugh.