The last comment about scanning the house and thinking if it would look good in crime scene photos made me laugh, because the way I console myself for how messy my house gets sometimes is by saying, "Well, if someone breaks in, I'll definitely hear them coming and they'll probably twist their ankle, too." 😅😅

@annw1395

3 ай бұрын

Lol

@happyx2

3 ай бұрын

Lol! 😂

@briannab5296

3 ай бұрын

Ain't that the truth 😂

@trishcollins2573

3 ай бұрын

Love this lol 🤣

My hint for decluttering clothing is that if I wear it and I don't love it, I turn it inside outside. That means that when it comes out of the dryer, it goes straight to the donate bin.

When my daughter was small, every so often we would have an art show. I would hang up her paintings, ceramics, etc. and invite the grandmothers, aunts, and so on. We would have snacks and beverages set up like an art gallery opening. Everyone could pick some artwork to take home or I would frame a picture for them from time to time. Discussions about the art and so much fun. Best declutter ever!

@twinklestar94

3 ай бұрын

What a lovely idea I'm sure it created warm memories aswell and made your daughter feel so special! Good for you!

@SusanNguyenSocial

3 ай бұрын

This is such a good idea!!

@ac1646

3 ай бұрын

Actually brought tears to my eyes. I am an artist and my mother NEVER kept any of our childhood drawings. She didn't see any value in them. My inner child thanks you. 🫶😊😊

@janesullivan3230

3 ай бұрын

@@ac1646 Hurrah for artists! ❤️

@nula14

3 ай бұрын

I just love this! What a wonderful idea!

True Crime watcher, I try to keep my home tidy for surprise guests and crime scene photos. I go a step further and when my husband is out of town always make sure I have on nice pajamas. Glad to know I am not the only weirdo. 😂

Hey Kallie. I’m a 63 yr old retired woman, no children, but love to watch your videos! Although I don’t usually need to learn new “hacks” or even how to simplify my life, I still really enjoy your videos. It is obvious to me why your channel is successful, you are so relatable & your tips & hacks make sense! Honestly I watch simply because I enjoy you, your humor, your quirky ways! Honestly the camera loves you & you definitely have the “it” factor! Keep going, the skies the limit & you are well on your way! God Bless!

@briannab5296

3 ай бұрын

Her children are so beautiful that i enjoy her videos for a chance to see them .. they definitely have their Moms IT factor. 😊

@ninak8506

3 ай бұрын

Me too! 63 and I find she has so much wisdom with great tips & ideas. 😊

@michelletennyson8535

3 ай бұрын

@@briannab5296That is so sweet! Idk if I’ve ever seen them!

@pkb1647

3 ай бұрын

Me, too. 61 and pick up a few things from her videos, but am already decluttered and organized. We grew up differently. My mom kept a clean lovely home so I was blessed with that.

@geraldinefisher8316

3 ай бұрын

CALM DOWN!!!!!!!

Whenever we travel, I do a very thorough home clean. I even have an “in case of death” binder that I put out. My husband thinks it’s a bit much, but if we die, I don’t want my loved ones coming in and seeing my house a mess. The other win is that when we come home, the house is clean and it’s so much easier to unpack and get right back into normalcy .

Omg! You validated my craziness! I'm 65 years old. I went to the store the other day and told my husband to make sure he didn't get murdered while I was gone because there were dishes in the sink and I didn't want the photos all over "Dateline"!

@kimberlyreiter3213

3 ай бұрын

💯 same here!

@leighannestarks5787

3 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@dorisnjage2937

2 ай бұрын

😅- hilarious

Re Phone Charging area....We constantly use our charging cords (There are 5 of us), so we leave them plugged into the outlet. Next to the outlet is a woven basket with holes large enough to weave cords through it. We simply grab the cord and charge the phones right in the basket. It hides everything and there is no need to always be searching for the cords and needing to reinsert them into the outlet. Also, the cords are not cluttering up the counter.

Busted! I'm 62 and I have done the "Murder Scene Scenario" quick nightly tidy-up during my entire adult life. Plus, my husband and I have had a standing rule that we can't go to bed unless the kitchen is clean. That rule is also about keeping the bugs away.

@lillianlamantia9605

3 ай бұрын

I think of it more like, if I had to call an ambulance during the night, how would it look? - For the record I know that EMTs aren’t looking at your home when they are giving someone life-saving treatment and I also know from experience that when you call for an ambulance in an emergency, you don’t think about anything else, but afterwards, you take a look around and it is one of your thoughts, “does it look like they need to call social services for my loved one?” 😂

@Caren-bo4uw

3 ай бұрын

Crime Screen Photos - 😧. I understand what you are saying! At 77, I worry about being hauled off to the home, and the kids telling everyone all the junk I have in my house! 😂. I now throw every unnecessary thing away!

@YeshuaKingMessiah

3 ай бұрын

I had a friend get CPS called on them when EMTs responded to their house They absolutely do look around It was easily dismissed as the EMTs were just Karens but it was a hassle for sure

@YeshuaKingMessiah

3 ай бұрын

I’ve never cared what a crime scene photo might show as I keep my house clean for me

I love your reference to Swedish death cleaning and what your space would look like in a photo. When I was raising my kids, I always said to tidy up incase in firemen come, now that I am old, I say tidy up incase the paramedics come!

@ac1646

3 ай бұрын

😆🥰

I've been working on Swedish Death Cleaning. My mom left so much clutter that took my Hubs and I many, many week-ends to go thru. I vowed not to leave a big mess for my children. ❤

@SilverGirl-925

3 ай бұрын

Me too. This method really works!

@margaretlake

3 ай бұрын

@@SilverGirl-925 I had to clear out my father's house and then two years later, my mother's house. I think that people who went through the Depression and/or WWII are savers. I cleared out my father's house with two of my cousins and we did it in a week. I tried to donate things, but there was just to much of it and I only had a week to do it in. I ended up lining big black garbage bags three deep along the entire front of the property. My cousin then put a notice on Craig's list to "come and get it." They came in trucks and hauled away a lot of it. I had more time with my mother's house but she had much more stuff. I'm hoping not to put my daughters through that but no matter how much I donate or throw out, there will be stuff.

@snailscourge9873

3 ай бұрын

Plus one - and the sanity enhancing benefits are real! So many fewer objects clamoring, "Store me, clean me, insure me!" Our stuff has so many unrecognized claims on us. Those things better be paying my family in utility, beauty, convenience - some kind of gratification or they can depart and serve someone else.

@nonnieTerri

3 ай бұрын

Me as well just recently. My mom kept everything, whether it was necessary to keep or not.

@user-ep6ux6tl8e

3 ай бұрын

I really liked this!

a quick change that we did thats been helpful ****change outlet to one with usb ports ***** They dont take any more room but it helps eliminate the charging block

@lk1869

3 ай бұрын

Yes! I have one where I charge Everything: Phones, tablets and rechargeable AA batteries etc. Game changer! I even bought one of those little resin shelves that mount in/over the outlet- it holds everything from my phone to my small hand held vacuum.

@michelletennyson8535

3 ай бұрын

Yes! I have 1-2 of these in pretty much every room! They make it so much easier!

I def think about it in the morning, when I leave and definitely before vacations! My mom and grandma said "you never wanna come home to work waiting for you"🤷🏾‍♀️

@ericas29

3 ай бұрын

Haha for me it's more like "if something happens to me and people have to come into my space, do I want to leave that out/do I want to leave this like this?" 😅

@Chrissyhappy

3 ай бұрын

My mum always said imagine if you go out and on your way back in, there are visitors waiting at your door. Would the house be okay to let them in 😂. I love this. It’s always made me tidy before I go out. Same when I leave for holiday. I even mop to the front door as we leave. So it’s spotless when I get home. 😊

@ruthmanor70

3 ай бұрын

We also do our laundry BEFORE we pack up to come home. That means less work when we get home and unpack everything, putting things where they belong.

@briannab5296

3 ай бұрын

​@@Chrissyhappy .. love this!😊

@briannab5296

3 ай бұрын

​@@ruthmanor70 .. great idea! 😊

Hack for tablecloths for parties: bedsheets! A fitted twin bedsheet fits over a picnic table. I love giving things a second purpose. I don't go all out over decorations for parties. Get a plain color one or I got one with cupcakes on it. Then wash. Use for beds or at least isn't a disposable tablecloth.

@lisas4579

3 ай бұрын

Wow now that's a great idea I'm using and passing on! Good thinking 👍🏼💡

@FateWorseThanDeath

3 ай бұрын

@lisas4579 And you can use clamps for the top sheet if you need more than one or its a longer table 😁

@HR-re6mr

3 ай бұрын

I have done this many times. I buy a crisp white twin flat sheet from Walmart. Looks like a white table cloth. You can wash with oxyclean or bleach and it looks new.. of course you have to iron but still it is cheaper than a tablecloth and its reusable

@briannab5296

3 ай бұрын

I just did this for Christmas! I wanted two holiday looking tablecloths but couldn't find any I liked so while walking around Walmart I decided to look at sheets, and found the most perfect cranberry-red sheet sets. They are plain with no designs which is even better because I can use them for other occasions. We have a rectangle dining table in a corner of our living room, with a beautiful tall lamp on it. We don't have space for a Christmas tree and haven't found the perfect small tree to put on the table so I wrap a nice classy holiday wrapping paper onto the lamp shade, then before putting it back on the lamp I slip a very thick wreath around it at the bottom, then lay a string of lights all over the wreath. Then we have the rest of the table for piling presents and cute decor. The sheet hangs down the sides almost to the floor hiding the plastic bins we store our Christmas decor in. I have since removed the red sheet & replaced it with a very pretty beige sheet that will serve us well for the rest of the year or until I want a newer one. On the much smaller kitchen table that serves as a dining table I put the fitted sheet and had to cut around it for a better fit. On top of it I keep a lovely lacy vinyl see thru tablecloth protector. I love these two solutions! Easy, affordable, and beautiful.

@HeirOfNothingInParticular

3 ай бұрын

@@briannab5296 Great ideas!

Love your sense of humor! I don't scan my house as a crime scene but I think about what my kids will have to deal with when I die.

Instead of using cloths to catch the excess water around your soap by your sink, you can use these diatomaceous earth coasters. They are very good at absorbing water. I use them as hand soap coasters and under my water glass that I use to rinse my mouth after brushing my teeth. You can get short ones or longer ones, and they are a nice minimalistic way to prevent water drips near sinks.

The best change I made in my kitchen was to store lids on the containers. In this process, I discovered I didn’t need as many containers and donated more than half of them.

I always have to have a clean bathroom because you never know who might need to use it! In jr high there was a hike near my house and a popular girl from school rang our bell to use the bathroom!!! Ever since then, the bathroom is the place I make sure is clean!!

SAME!!!!! I think what people are going to say if they have to look in my drawers/files/closets. "Wow! She's so organized this is easy to take care of!" I helped clean out 2 grandmas' houses so I think that helped curb my belongings. Great video!

One of the best things I ever did was when my daughter was pregnant with my first granddaughter I made her an email with her name and then I decided to do it for each one of my daughters. I have three of them and then each one of my grandkids, I have seven emails but things that I want to save pictures they made. I’ll take a picture of it and upload it into the email and anything I just might wanna say to them and then every year when I get a new date book for my purse, I I write everyone’s email and all the passwords once a year and they all know where it is and it’s just a simple to remember things. He always seem to forget because life gets busy and you do forget the small things and just pictures that you want to save that you don’t have a place to put them. I reread one of my oldest granddaughters emails I sent, and when she noticed her toes she used to growl at her toes. Every time she saw them she’s growl like a dog cutest thing, but I totally forgot about that and I would’ve never remembered that in 1 million years if I didn’t email it to her, just a thought when you were talking about keeping things places and easy place and everybody has an email with their own name. Already saved for them.

@kraichellecurren7892

3 ай бұрын

This is beautiful 🥹💕 It’s a clutter free way of a lifetime of memories and stories to live on.

@stephanieoregan

3 ай бұрын

That is an awesome idea ❤

@organizerofthingsandstuff

3 ай бұрын

That is a beautiful idea!

@denisefaust1290

3 ай бұрын

What a wonderful idea!

@briannab5296

3 ай бұрын

Love this idea! My three children are grown & gone living their lives without me, but one recently reconnected with me thru texting. He writes LETTERS in each text, he is a very intelligent deep thinker with a lot to say and i cherish every word. I screenshot them before deleting. At first I had intended to print them out & keep them in a notebook, but now there's so many of them it would be a MASSIVE undertaking. So now I'm open to suggestions on how to keep them, organized & accessible. Don't know if my phone has any extra space for storing more of them. 😂

Your last point...completely relatable. I'm so glad to know I'm not the only one. It's a combo of my two favorite kinds of youtube video genres. True crime and decluttering...lol

@thatpracticalmom

3 ай бұрын

hahaha I'm so glad I'm not alone

@kimberlyreiter3213

3 ай бұрын

Yes, my 2 favorite media outlets, TC and organization sum me up!

My twins are hoarders. They are 12. I had enough one day and told them that if we had a fire in the house and the firefighters had to look for you in your room, it would be a hazard for them to try and find you. Plus it would be hard for you to try and get out of your room since their is so much stuff in here! They let me help them clean their room. Since they can't let go of things, we took pictures of empty toy boxes (yes there were lots of those around), we bagged up stuffed animals that we don't play with anymore but can't get rid of. They are now in the basement. We got rid of a ton of clothes also. We got them some shelves to put their Lego creations on. Their dresser is clear, I can see the floor, and I think they are happier in a room that is more organized and less cluttered.

@pauladrennan4223

3 ай бұрын

I had twins sons. I feel your pain! When mine were about 12, I got completely fed up with the condition of their room and had a total come-apart and took their door off of the hinges so they couldn't hide the mess. I propped it against the wall right next to the door opening. They used it as a toboggan to ride down the stairs! I had to buy a new door. 😳

@chrissyt22

3 ай бұрын

@@pauladrennan4223 Oh no!! We have threatened to take the door off the hinges. Guess I better not do that now!

@susankruger7890

3 ай бұрын

I went through something similar with my daughter a few years ago. We had to gut her room a couple of different times before she permanently kept in order. She’s now 14 and has kept it in order for more than a year. She recently told me the three things that made it “stick:” 1. “2-minute tidy” before bed every night. I had assumed that was obvious, but apparently I hadn’t spelled that out until our 2nd or 3rd deep clean out. 2. “Don’t know what to do with this” basket. I’m sure there’s a more efficient name for this, but I eventually set up a permanent home for the items that did not have an obvious home. Now, she comes to me every few months (and growing less and less frequent) and asks for help cleaning that basket out… which is waaaay better than cleaning out her whole room! This was one of the biggest game-changers. 3. “Kiss it goodbye.” We’ve done this since her earlier childhood, but she says this has always helped her part with stuff… if there’s something that’s no longer serving her but holds some meaning, we may first take a picture of it or just skip to “kiss it goodbye and thank it for being a part of your life!” If we are donating, we also bless the next owner. If it’s not in donatable condition, we gently “bury” it in the trash. In other words, we kinda make it a ceremonial process. In most cases, it all takes less than five seconds, but some more meaningful items need a quiet moment. 😅 It’s funny, but it really helps with the parting of things. I think my kids resonated with this because I was respecting what it meant to them to part with it and I was giving them space to be “sad” about it, yet also giving them a way to channel that momentary sadness.

@chrissyt22

3 ай бұрын

@@susankruger7890 these are great tips!! Thank you!

There are three daily tasks that I am "religious" about. When I get up, I immediately make the bed. Once a week, I change our sheets. I make sure the kitchen sink is cleared and clean every night before going to bed and the living room is picked up and blankets and pillows neatly put away. I'm far from a perfect housekeeper, but minding those few little tasks really give me a good start to my day! 😊 P/S Yes, to the towel hooks instead of towel bar! 😊

@ruthpresutti4472

3 ай бұрын

I do however wish that more towels would have the convenient loop at the corner! I think this is a great idea for my bathroom too.

@YeshuaKingMessiah

3 ай бұрын

I would rather leave sink till morning I’m worn out by night

@leighannestarks5787

3 ай бұрын

Ditto!!!!! I wouldn’t be able to sleep knowing things are in an uproar in the kitchen and den. 😮

@leighannestarks5787

3 ай бұрын

Ditto!!!!! I wouldn’t be able to sleep knowing things are in an uproar in the kitchen and den. 😮

@MissJensk1

Ай бұрын

You shouldn't make your bed immediately. You should always turn the covers back to air the bed. You've been sweating in it all night! I always leave making the bed until after breakfast/shower.

You are awesome! I hear you. I think about our "stuff" quite often. My husband and I sold our 1st home & moved across the USA 6 months ago. Needless to say, we donated/gave away most of our stuff. IT FELT SO GOOD! The new home is much more intentional and with that more minimal. It feels better, lighter, less stressful, and much easier for me to keep up with the household chores.

Swedish dearh cleaning is a must. My mother in law left behind a house jam packed with things. She never got rid of anything. My sister in law and I did most of it, donated all. Several years later there is a small room full and boxes and boxes of jewelry. We became so burnt out we had to stop. We have plans to finish this spring. I definitely do not want to leave anything like that behind me. Thank you for your informative, entertaining videos. I have learned many valuable tips from you

@missywink1504

3 ай бұрын

DÖSTÄDNING!

@Chris-lc4bo

3 ай бұрын

I hear you, I had to do my mother's home. And she was not to bad all said and done. Like you it took time to get through it all. I remember one day when I was visiting my Grandmother and told her how much I loved one of her painting that she painted. She took it off the wall and gave it to me, we were both happy.

As someone who had to go through my parents things after they passed, I can tell you “you’re not alone”. I’m constantly throwing/ giving away things in fear of my children having to do that. Thank you for your videos!🙏🏼

I so loved your last comments on when you go to bed and the crime scene photos if police had to come in and take them. excellent comparison to your mom saying wear clean panties in case u get in accident.

@briannab5296

3 ай бұрын

😂 wearing clean underwear in case of being in an accident is redundant because if I'm in an accident my underwear AINT GONNA BE CLEAN 😂

Love this content! Better than dollar store hacks. Don’t mean to be negative but this content is how I first found you! Topics on productivity, habits, routines, decluttering, cleaning etc are so motivational. Keep up the great work! We appreciate what you do!!

@lauralaforge558

3 ай бұрын

This should be the top comment. Her dollar store drying racks were so cringe.

Hooks (stick on) are your friend for more than towels. I use them inside closets for belt, ties, etc., under the lip of everything like countertops to corral cords, etc. I keep a printer in my closet and hook the cord on a high hook(an easy reach to plug it in outside the closet door when needed. I also use long peg racks inside my closets above the door for gift wrap rolls, walking stick, umbrellas, etc., even my hubby’s rifle. Every space is vital.

@catroyer797

3 ай бұрын

Love the idea inside closet, above the door!!❤

Borrowing is a great tip! We needed a tile saw to do a backsplash. I posted on FB I’d like to borrow one and had 3 offers immediately. People are so nice 😊

@infjandcoping4614

3 ай бұрын

Also, you can rent more than you think you would be able to at home improvement stores. Sometimes people we know don't have the specific thing we may be needing to borrow. So easy peasy solution.

@janetta5827

3 ай бұрын

I love this. Years ago, borrowing something was the first go to, and we should all get back to that mindset. I remember my mom and our neighbors always borrowed from one another. Folks couldn't afford to just go buy things.

@briannab5296

3 ай бұрын

​​@@infjandcoping4614 .. not in our city! Home Depot and Lowes no longer loan/rent out tools except to professional general contractors.

@babsbybend

3 ай бұрын

The library district here includes "Stuff." You can check out a sewing machine, KZread beginners kit, and other things.

0:49 along those same lines, I repurposed a dollar store drying mat (the cloth with a thin sponge inside) and custom cut it to just catch that extra moisture that’s right by my kitchen faucet lever.

An Interior Designer told me years ago to always take out towel rods, and replace them with a row of coat hooks. Because you can hang 4 or 5 towels in the same space that one would fit on, if it's on a rod. If you are worried about them drying, use some Turkish towels. They are thinner but surprisingly effective.

@mffmoniz2948

2 ай бұрын

Same for some winter jackets. Instead of having them inside of a closet on a hanger taking a lot of space, just have a spot on hooks for them close to the door. If they are moist, they'll dry there. I have a row of hooks with lots of space for jackets.

Cute basket! I put our cups on a Lazy Susan. The little kids can turn it and reach their cup and all the cups have a home.

@HeirOfNothingInParticular

3 ай бұрын

I like that!

You are not the only one thinking about those crime scene photos 😂

I have gotten to the point where I ask myself a quick question before I buy anything........Do I want to have to clean or dust this for the next 20 years? This helps me not buy impulse purchases of home decor and other things. I ask, "Do I want to dust this item for the rest of my life?" If the answer is "NO" then I walk away. Just the thought of all the extra work or clutter that builds up so quickly makes me half sick to my stomach and I can avoid buying needless extras.

@briannab5296

3 ай бұрын

I use a slightly different thought process when shopping. I get paid once a month, so when I'm tempted to buy something I really like I ask myself if I would use the item BEFORE next payday, which 90% of the time is no, so I leave it with a mental note to put it on my next month's shopping list, but by the time next month gets here I have totally forgotten about the items. Has saved me a ton of money and clutter.

What are your favorite murder documentaries &/or shows? I LOL’d so loud when you said that about the house looking good at night🤣🤣🤣🤣

Suggestion… instead of the rubber pad under your hand soaps, try the stone type pads that absorb water and instantly dry made for this. No more water standing. Good for kitchen and bathroom!!

I did the Swedish death cleaning last year. I had my kids come over and go through their bins and keep what they wanted. Took all the photos from 30 or so albums and have one decorative box each. (Huge space saver) As a mother lugging boxes from home to home to find out your kids would have dumped them anyway is a big relief.

I use the kallax wine bottle insert for my water bottles, best solution ever!

I have memory boxes for both of my kids. They each have a tote. I've stored clothes, first workbooks and clothes along with toys. I actually pulled some stuff out for my granddaughter and the light up stuff stuff that still worked? mind blown!! I agree! I would never want a stranger to walk onto my home that is messy

Great video! You’re so inspiring. Being a mother can feel lonely in the organization areas, but it’s always nice to know other mothers are going through the same thing, and I love hearing new ideas.

I used to tell my kids to always clean up their toys and keep the floors/stairs clear. If we have an emergency and we need police, fire, or EMS they won’t trip over any of our belongings. 😊

@arizonashopper5095

3 ай бұрын

This is a major issue, according to EMTs I know. Esp as housing gets more and more expensive, and more people have to fit into a smaller space. They usually don't pare down their possessions accordingly. Then there isn't room for them to load the patient or work on them. My own mother didn't call 911 one time when she should have (after a fall where she hit her head), bc she said her xmas boxes were in the living room, and she didn't think there would be room for the EMTs. Just imagine if she had gotten a brain bleed that night. She could have died over some silly xmas decor!!

@briannab5296

3 ай бұрын

Yeah that's a sore point for me & my elderly brother I take care of. We've had to call 911 several times for each other, and every time has been a hassle for the EMTS due to our small cramped apt. 😢

I have been using a pretty vintage covered vegetable server for chargers for a few years - pretty and neat !

Recreational shopping - HA! I spent three and a half hours at Walmart yesterday waiting for them to mount my new tires. What did I do? Spent $133 and change just from walking through the whole store. Twice. And the frozen raspberries thawed because the insulated bag was in the car, up on the lift - big surprise, right? I finally sat myself down and read a book on my phone - which I should have done in the first place! Thanks for the things you talk about - always entertaining.

Charging cords: Rectangular Target basket with rectangular hole opening on each end. Thread the plug thru - plug end in. Place phone in basket - plug in.

I think that exactly the same on the “death” issue. Some things I don’t want anyone to rummage through. And some things I just realize that no one will care about my stuff. Nice to hear some one thinks like I do! You just got another subscriber!

Re:putting things away, I tell myself "OHIO"- only hold it once. For example, I used to fold laundry and put it back in the basket. Then you have to go back later and move it from the basket to the drawers and closet. Now I fold laundry in my bedroom and things go straight into their place. Or when we empty kids backpacks at the end of the day, lunchboxes go straight to the kitchen to get cleaned, not on the shelf or in the hallway, etc. Anyway, love your channel. Thanks for the ideas!

Great ideas! 😁💜 Love the canister idea for cords and the basket for the cups. When things are 'in' something it looks so much better and intentional.

True story - when I was 12, my house was broken in to while we were at school/work. My friend had slept over that weekend and we stayed in the guest room. My Mom had stripped the sheets and left the quilts and pillows on the floor. When the police were touring the house, they commented that the burglar had ransacked the room. My Mom was mortified, and we NEVER left the house again without making a bed. I now make my family do the same.

@arizonashopper5095

3 ай бұрын

That is hilarious!!

@happyx2

3 ай бұрын

Lol! That is a great story!!

@donnaharris8722

3 ай бұрын

A funny line in a movie was when Bette Midler and Shelley Long went into Bette’s character’s apartment. Shelley said “Oh No. they ransacked your apartment. Bette’s character said, “No, this is how I left it”.

My engineer husband cut a small hold inside the back of our dresser. And our charging cords are fed through. I charge ipads phones ear buds headsets even the ring camera battery in my drawer. No cords no devices visible. He cut tiny holes behind the tv and hid our tv wires perfectly too😊

New nighttime tidieness check thought, "Would this look good in crime scene photos?" Love it! 😂

Always excited to see your new videos pop up. Love love your channel.

Growing up we had a cup area on the counter and everyone had a designated coaster. It was helpful and I use it in my home now.

I came across your videos by happenstance, and I'm so happy about it! Love your videos, love the tips, and love the science you sometimes provide via studies you've read. Excellent, excellent, super helpful, and you have helped me to see changes I can and have wanted to make for years.

Thanks for the video . I always try to have my kids have a picture perfect room which I know is impossible . But it a goal to look forward to . Your room is your Sanctuary and you should treat it so . ❤😊

I hang hand towels on rods the traditional way, but secure them onto the rod using binder clips, works great

Great ideas, as usual. I really like the retractable charging cords. And as a person diagnosed with ADHDat 63, "Put it away" is becoming my mantra! I noticed you're a leftie. While both parents were righties, three of their eight kids were lefties. I also have a son and granddaughter who are also leftoes! You are special! I wonder if any of your kids are? ❤

You need the battery daddy!!! I see your batteries stored in the drawer but the battery daddy will change your life! It’s one of those as seen on tv products I found at Costco. Seriously the best.

@StellaM1701

3 ай бұрын

Better idea is to get rechargeable batteries and not have to have so many.

I have a set of food containers that let you snap on the lid to the BOTTOM. I think it keeps the interior of the container fresher and I don’t have to hunt for lids anymore, I like them!

@HeirOfNothingInParticular

3 ай бұрын

Ohhhh! What brand are those? I want some too.

I ended up being the person who outlived my friends at an early age, so I'm the one that went through everyone's stuff when they passed. And I keep very minimal stuff, and everything is always very clean, organized, and maintained because it'll end up being some stranger dealing with my stuff.

Your make-up looks Fabulous in this Video. The lighting really Enhances your beauty❣️

Kallie, there is No Way you are lazy, nor is it possible for you to be with all you do. Tell anyone that says you are, that they are nuts, Annnd if you find ways to get things done with less stress and time, you're a better you for others and yourself. Take it from me at 65, I wish I would have listened to stuff like that at your age. Even at my age you're always teaching me new things. ❤️

Love your wit and humor! Not only do you have great information it’s so enjoyable to watch you

OMG. The murder scene concept. Would I want this room to be seen in a crime scene video on Dateline? thought I was the only one. Thank you. 😂😂

Hanging towels dry slower than towels on a rod. I use pegs on the rod or clips just beneath the fold to hold the towel in place

@missyb.623

3 ай бұрын

I agree. I am not a fan of towels on hooks. I care more that they dry properly than they look nice. Depending on your climate, some towels just never dry (we have lived a lot of places) Pegs or clips are a good idea. Thanks. Thinking of the grandsons who just pull everything down 😂

@mrsstrople

3 ай бұрын

I just wash mine once they're soiled, at least at the end of the day. They smell quickly regardless of if they dried

@mytoytoo

3 ай бұрын

Same here👍

@Lilacs4

3 ай бұрын

A solution to this I've found is buying the thin 100% cotton hand towels like the cheap ones from ikea or daiso, because they're thin they dry so fast but because they're cotton they're nice and absorbent!

@lisas4579

3 ай бұрын

Yes, my grandmother did this- secured the towel with safety pins. She was tired of her towels walking away.

I love your videos, I learn a lot and they are genuinely funny.

Yes to the Swedish Death Cleaning!!! I have a two car garage that isn’t usable. 3/4 is stuff that belonged to my parents and grandparents. They never got rid of it and I felt bad getting rid of it after they are gone. We are talking my grandmother’s diploma, ration stamps, photos dating back to the late 1800’s of family members that I don’t even have a clue who they are. My daughters will never have to go through what my husband I are doing little by little.

We did towel hooks in our masterbath on the narrow wall between shower and shelves on the other side of shower. Looks soo much better!! Great tips here❤

Hi Kalie, I just wanted to say, I love your videos and I have been watching your channel for a few years now. I take your advice and try to apply it to my own life. I’m not perfect but slowly I’m getting more organized. Thank you for all of your motivation and positivity.

I am also a Thrive member. What I love about them is that I have the things I always forget to buy on auto ship.

Storing batteries in such a way that the ends touch could start a fire. That happened to a friend of mine who had thrown two batteries into the same waste basket!

You are just a joy to watch and listen to 💘 and I have taken a lot of your tips and used them in my life !! Thank you sweetie😃

Love your videos! Great tips and reminders to keep me motivated towards decluttering. You mentioned that you meal plan, and as a busy mom who has tried and failed meal-planning more times than I’d like to admit, I’d love to know your process! Thanks!

@peggyhawley8435

3 ай бұрын

I take a clean piece of paper & put my menu for the week on the right side of the paper after looking through my cookbooks & seeing want I want to eat & then on the left side of the paper I write down everything I need to buy to make whatever I picked out to eat for the week. I do this every week before going grocery shopping.

@joygoncalves4917

3 ай бұрын

Rotate meal plans. That way you dont have to constantly do a new one

Catching your video early this time! Thank you for all the encouraging tips and videos. ❤️❤️

Lol at the crime scene photos of your living room!! And, no, you are not the only one!! I think sometimes that if EMS had to rush into my house right now, I would be totally mortified because of all the stuff laying about and would probably die from mortification rather than a heart attack! 😂 Other times, I'm like, oh sure, the house looks great, and there's no one to see it. 🤭 Too funny!

I've been doing Sweedish Death Cleaning for years. I have told people about this so much. Just love it. 😊 ur not morbid.

Decluttering over and over helps you get rid of things that you may have not wanted to get rid of before, I've learned! I'll have an emotional attachment one minute, the next minute I'm aggravated with all the stuff and I'm ready to chunk it!

Thank you for this video! ☺🌸

Love your idea and your positivity. ✌️

OMG!! I do the same thing!! I always make sure my house is clean before I go to bed. I think what if something happens during the night & EMS has to come in…what would they think?! And I keep decluttering so my kids won’t have so much to go through after I’m dead!!🥰

You are spot on about making purchases and thinking about it when you die. As a person who lost a parent and is going through their home, there is so much little stuff. You have to make decisions on everything! Driving to their home and seeing properties piled with stuff, I think omg one day someone has to go through that. I’ve started going through my own items and getting rid of stuff. It’s all just stuff!

Love your channel, thank you so much

We use a large decorative vase to store all of our chargers

Swedish death cleaning- great idea! Gives us perspective ❤

Love this…thanks for sharing! 🩷

You convinced me to store food storage with the lids. It really didn’t take up more space and goodness does it make it that much easier. Truly simplified putting away food.

@thatpracticalmom

3 ай бұрын

I know! I didn't believe it until I tried it either

I love all your inspirational videos. ❤❤

Your towel trick is also good for the bar soap by hotel bathroom sinks.

Can we talk about how perfect your eyeliner is please? Like Disney Princess eyes over there. Can you do an updated tutorial on what you use and how you do it please?

I really just love your attitudes! Thank you

I am constantly thinking about the fact that I will have to go through my parents things one day. So in a way I think about that too. I love your videos Kallie! Cheers from another Mama. 🎉

I just found your channel and I love your energy and get ideas for a simple life. You made the comment about why leave others deal with my clutter when I'm gone, I have been noticing that concept more these days, now to start letting go.

My father passed away and then my mother passed on shortly after that. I had to clear out and sell their house. Oh my gosh! Please think of the person who has to do that. The clutter was VAST. I made three 'categories': Trash, Charity and Auction. I also had friends come in to take things. And the memories! I'd had a 60's to 70's childhood in an unhappy home, so sometimes the memories were debilitating. All done now. All in the past. BUT - I now keep my home within the awareness of someone clearing it out.

Oh, the to do list scheduling for the weekend is a must for me and my husband! With two young kids us both working, it keeps us happy and organized. Like for example: okay you get Sunday afternoon to work on our remodel and I get Saturday morning to do some deep cleaning. 👌

Paused your video and finally signed up with Thrive. I’ve heard about them forever but your video finally convinced me! 😊

Love your ideas!!

Swedish death cleaning...:) I've been doing that quite a while before I knew there was a term for it. I don't think of it as morbid as much as I do making it just one less thing my family needs to do when I'm gone; they don't need to clean out my clutter. When my grandmother passed, my mom had so much stuff to go through in addition to taking care of paperwork that it was just overwhelming. Great video, thanks!

I 💯% agree with store food and drink containers with their lids, it will save you so much time!!

I love how you use mason jars for organization. My husband and I do this as well. We tend to use mason jars for as much as possible. I also like your memory boxes. That is something in particular I have been struggling with and I think this idea will help.

A local estate sale(s) company stays busy in our town. When we see one of their signs advertising a sale, we know that someone’s passed away💔🙏🏽🕊️. Most likely your loved ones won’t have the means or desire to take possession of all of your things. Spend time making memories instead of buying stuff. I’m currently on a journey of donating at least 50% of my things.