Most shelters love donations of things like hangers because that's the stuff people don't think of. I worked in a domestic violence shelter and we always needed hangers and stuff like that.

i hate throwing things out so seeing that old toothpaste in your storage spoke to me on a spiritual level 😂

@assilem717

4 жыл бұрын

😂😂 I love throwing things away/decluttering. My soul feels lighter 😂😂

@ahhhndy

4 жыл бұрын

TheUnseen Same, I love to throw stuff out but starting the process is where I struggle lol

@NaturallyGifted77

4 жыл бұрын

Hell naw!

Just this summer, my mom and i cleaned out her old storage unit that she hadnt visited since way before I was born. It was _a lot_

@faeriesmak

4 жыл бұрын

Morrigan oh wow..that’s crazy! I bet it was kind of fun to see what was in there. Did you find anything good?

When I first saw the storage space I was like "Oh this won't be bad, that looks tiny..." Little did I know you had the clown car of storage spaces, stuff just kept coming out! Congratulations on facing this and clearing it out! I tend to avoid stuff like that because of emotions attached to things, but then I'm always glad I did it. You should be very proud! :)

the backstory of the storage unit at the beginning of this video made me realize just how long ive been watching your channel :O

@alexryan3317

4 жыл бұрын

Right? Currently remembering blonde/purple newly single Sarah!!

@FancyAFrock

4 жыл бұрын

@@alexryan3317 me too!!!! And I've watched every video since not even meaning to just genuinely always been interested

@olivia1910

4 жыл бұрын

cl0wnkid since 2011 oh man haha !

@louibeans

4 жыл бұрын

wow I've been here since 2011/12 as well 😲 since purple hair sarah!

@Mmakeup

4 жыл бұрын

Same I've been here since blonde sarah 😭 Her videos always bring me memories of a girl who was my best friend. Thank you for all these years Sarah 🥰

tbh i love these cleaning/organizing type videos!!!!! they inspire me to get up and do the same!

My storage unit is my attic 😂 I’m the 6th generation living in this house, and let’s just say there is everything from furniture to pure trash from all previous generations up there... Also I might mention that I’m in a wheelchair and while I would be able to get up there (with help obviously) I would need some serious time, energy and man power to make it worth while. Cleaning and organizing 250 years of clutter isn’t an easy task 😂 plus there have been renos done so I’m not even sure beds or couches would fit back down the stairs. Although it would be therapeutic to throw them out through the window lol

@salamarinita

4 жыл бұрын

Throw it all out the window! Make a video so we can watch! Decluttering art!

@irenekay7934

4 жыл бұрын

I would like to see that

Who else just loves watching other people living their lives?

Whenever i hear someone say they have a storage unit or are going to get one, my first thought is always that they'll never come back from that. Same thing with garages. Is it weird to say I'm proud of you Sarah? I went thru this same thing last year when i cleaned out my storage at my parents shed that was all me. So i know exactly what you went thru. I'm happy for you.

@Blueyez369

4 жыл бұрын

Yep, I can be all high and mighty about not having a storage unit, why would you have stuff you can't keep at your own home? But dear lord please do not look at my garage. That brings me right back down to earth lol.

@rocioiribe5841

4 жыл бұрын

@@Blueyez369 well i guess the way people see it is that at least the garage is rent free 😂 my parents didn't have a garage but a medium tool shed that was mostly mine, i was pretty embarrassed of that. It's like Sarah said, became a black hole. Going in there gave me anxiety 😰

Hi Sarah. Maybe you will read this. I am a silent viewer from Germany since 6 years . This Video also let me looking back in Time an made me emotional too. When i was first started watching your Videos my first daughter was 1 year old and i was 23. Now i am a mother of 3 and almost 30 . I changed so much in my personality in this time period . And so do you. It is Kind of Wired that i Kind of "know" you and you don't even know that im existing. Anyway, i just wanted to say that you inspired me to clean up my basement ^^. Byyyy. Tina

@TinaMahlow

4 жыл бұрын

What i also wantedto das is If you ever want to visit Germany, you'll have a Friend and a bed there. :))))

@Julia-yd7bo

4 жыл бұрын

Another German viewer here and I relate so much. I started watching her 5 years ago, I was 17 back then I sometimes forget how time flies by.

@zenmckenny6383

4 жыл бұрын

I'm learning German and it's tough but I love the sound of the words and everything.

I'm really happy for you. You have one less expense and you are now liberated from all that clutter in your life. Kudos!

My dad has always said that most things people store, could be bought for cheaper then the cost of storage. So he says why store old things. Hopefully you can save that storage money. Looking forward to you make good use of the sewing machine. Good for you.

@user-hq9ul9bk8b

4 жыл бұрын

Maybe in USA people have more money to waste on storage units to store junk than they have common sense. Just buy and use what you actually need and use. End of story. Enjoy your weekend.

it's so interesting to me that those seperate storage units are a common thing in america. no one here rents such things, there aren't that many in general. you usually have your own storage room in the cellar of the house you're renting your flat in.

@katrinepetersen2566

4 жыл бұрын

YUNG FALCO I did not Think these where a thing in my country until I learned that my grandma rents 3. Just for clarification she lives on a 2-length former farm alone, but the barn is full of junk too. There’s definetly a hoarder problem there.

Love seeing Ryan in your videos. You guys are such a cute couple 🙂 Congrats on the decluttering!

“I’ve cried over it, trust me” I felt that 😂😭

After watching you for a few years I've noticed you have a thing for keeping so much stuff 😳 proud of you for doing this lol

@frankiebaxter2590

4 жыл бұрын

Kotta wow you don’t wanna see my stuff then lmao - nothing inherently wrong with stuff!

@jenniviiv

4 жыл бұрын

@@frankiebaxter2590 Until it clutters up your life and begins emotionally and physically draining you!

i’ve never seen you or your videos in my life but holy shit your hair is gorgeous and makes me so happy to be a redhead.

@powmarti2305

4 жыл бұрын

Ahahaha same for me, when I see her, I get so happy to be a little ginger

@sophiewebb1422

4 жыл бұрын

Rangas

I feel this! I cleaned out my storage unit at the beginning of the year and no longer have a $55 a month bill. You're saving yourself so much money!

I think sorting through old things could definitely be emotional.. very valid feeling.

First time viewer (thanks algorithm). I always forget how many people can be watching you when you're out vlogging in public. Ah yes, security cameras, strangers, and anyone you speak to in a drive-thru. So glad I don't vlog, yet so glad others do 😂 Thanks for the vid!

I absolutely love organizing and cleaning which is why I watch so many of these types of videos. When I watch cleaning and organizing videos I always have a physical urge to jump through the screen and clean for people. If I scroll down to the comment section of these videos everyone is always saying this motivated them to clean and I'm left wondering if anyone else watches these videos doesn't need motivation and just watches because they have a deep desire to organize consuming them. Can't wait until I have an apartment of my own so I can organize it repeatedly. 😂

I might be moving into my first house here in the next couple months and I’m looking forward to purging all the stuff I don’t need, I can’t wait. Thanks for sharing this with us.

This video is honestly such a nice motivator to be productive

First one! Lol I love you Sarah! Can you do a video on movies to watch in the month of October?! (Stuff other than the typical Hocus Pocus and Halloween)

@sarahhawkinson

4 жыл бұрын

I’ve done a video like this before but am definitely due for an updated list I think! (here’s the original video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/hoCttpifg9bdhtY.html)

I am really proud of you for going through everything. I have an attic space that I need to go through again. There is a decent amount in there due to there being 5 of us living here and 3 generations. It’s amazing the weird junk that we hold onto!

Fun fact my fiancé’s grandma has at least 5-6 storage units in three different states! Not even a tiny one like yours like straight up fuuuull size. Lol. She’s a junk queen!

@jenniviiv

4 жыл бұрын

Damn, I bet those fees add up every month!

@conflictpersona8

4 жыл бұрын

Wow 😮

@pipsa.r

4 жыл бұрын

Oh WOW, now I kinda wanna come and go through them to discover what is in there... I'm very curious of storage units.

I’m so happy for u at 29 smart move I’m 63 and have 4 units very neat but super full for 7 years u have inspired me. We have a 27 year old daughter and a 1/4 of the stuff is her’s. Thank u for sharing your young smart mind. Love your videos

Pro Tip; Keep your Halloween decorations up 365 days a year and 366 on leap years and you never have to store it!!! 😂😂🎃👻💀🕷🕸

You could store the sleeping bags inside the suitcase and save space.

I know it's very hard to let go of books but I did the Konmarie method and now I truly love the books I have and was happy to donate others to the library!

@lindasmolenaars9118

4 жыл бұрын

I did that too. I had piles of books that I wasn't going to read ever again but kept them now after Konmari I've a bookcase with books that I absolutely adore. And re read every so often when I feel like it.

@sisu411

4 жыл бұрын

I got a ebook reader about 3 years ago. So I just kept books, that are emotionally important for me. Like a 70 years old book, my grandma got by her grandma, when she was 10 years old and that I got from her the same age. It's a teen-book, but I still read it. And some day, my grandchildren will get it.

I find videos like this very helpful because it makes me more motivated to get my own cleaning and organizing done. Thank you!

I manage a storage facility. It’s an interesting job and I meet people from all walks of life, and they are all always in the middle of different situations. My biggest advice to anyone getting a unit is to set a time limit of having it. Otherwise it’s out of sight, out of mind. Especially with the options of autopay.

I would gladly take those Goosebumps books off your hands :)

I just went through the same thing about a year ago. It was so emotional and at times frustrating because my boyfriend was trying to help me, however i was hanging onto things that were hindering me. I gave away some things my aunt gave that i didnt need and unfortunately she recently passed away. So that was the most difficult. But in the end it didnt matter because my memories with her are worth more than anything i was keeping around.

Girl, I have been loving your content lately!

a rant on college books: after i finished uni i had a ton of books that i knew were going to waste because each professor published their own book for a course and they did it evey 2 years with small changes and amendments so the students had to buy it every time because the older ones had "outdated information" and the uni library didn't want to take them when i went to donate them 😤

@theoveralltree

4 жыл бұрын

Oof same, literally happened with a 1 year old MCAT book set 😧

Not a storage unit but I have a spare bedroom, it serves as a dumping ground lol. Definitely need to clear that space out.

I did save one or two college text books, but I went through them and got rid of a ton recently. I graduated NINE years ago and NEVER cracked those texts open. Donate them to a library!!

@sarahhawkinson

4 жыл бұрын

you’re making me question keeping them! I honestly probably won’t open them at all, it’s just a subject I loved so I think I’ll want to revisit them but realistically will I??

@cathycoryell2351

4 жыл бұрын

Library does not want them. Noone wants them. Donation center in my area only accepts kid books.

This was very therapeutic. We have a three bedroom house that’s been sitting for ten years completely full. When we moved we took our personal items and some sentimental things and left everything else. Who does that?! I’m going to start going back over this week and getting it cleared out. Like you said, if we needed anything we would’ve taken it out by now.

I've been selling, donating and moving out since I was a child and feel quite the opposite. There are things I got rid of that I wish I could have back now and it makes me sad to know that they're gone forever

@dottieland7061

4 жыл бұрын

Pvris Suicide I have just emigrated to japan and my mum gave me some keepsakes she had when I had as a child. It brought back so many memories of my childhood. I was so greaful , so I totally understand what you mean, I am starting being more thoughtful when I sort things out and I have been.

@ocimak

4 жыл бұрын

Live In the present and find new things that spark joy

@dottieland7061

4 жыл бұрын

Kamico Brown my dad died when I was a child so these things mean everything to me, plus he bought me them and he died suddenly

@lelexoxo303

3 жыл бұрын

@@dottieland7061 I used to be like that, until I realised that my memories don't live in my things. Whether I keep the thing or not, I'll always remember and cherish the memories of people dear to me.

I really love a declutter and do it a couple times a year it does make me feel better and I actually really enjoyed watching you declutter too, who knew I needed this! 🖤💜💜🖤

I love watching these videos they really help motivate me to sort out my life ah

OMG you have inspired me so much! I moved into my first own house 8 months ago and some boxes are still unpacked... it's time to unpack!!

I also got emotional seeing this because of the old memories but it’s also a moving forward

Its so refreshing to watch you do things and how calm and organized you are. It makes me happy

Omg. You are me😂 I have had two storage units since 2017, finally closed the smaller one. Now, emptying out the larger unit 🙄 with no help. You have inspired me to never get another storage unit and the fact that the monthly fee is going up ($40) bucks. They go up in rent more than my apartment. 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾 Thanks.

Dude, I am so grateful I found your channel, you gave me the courage to embrace the adult life and the struggles that come with it. Really enjoyed the video ❤❤❤

This was very enjoyable I love videos like these!! Just laid-back and realistic life things (:

@becuteforme

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly!

I find it really hard to relate to people that have so much stuff, but I've also moved 7 times in 3 different countries in the last 3 years. 😅

My husband and I got a storage unit when we got engaged (when we were both still living with our parents). We were buying furniture or having it given to us and a unit saved us so much hassle. It's impossible to fit two couches, a dining room table, and a bunch of kitchen stuff in two bedrooms (with bedroom stuff)! My sister's storage unit was basically trash though. Everyone is different.

I dropped everything to watch this. I’ve been waiting!!!! 😍😍😍😩😩

I love collecting books, my dream is to have a small library when I’m older

Have you thought about a true book shelf unit? My IKEA “billy” is like my pride and joy collection 🖤 plus my cat lays on the very top lol

I loved it. I watched/listened to it as I cleaned out my storage unit.

I’ve heard you say (in your videos) that you have “kinda like a hoarding issue” but I always thought “oh, she’s just not organized” ... now, I believe you 😳 you do have a hoarding problem and I’m happy you are starting to deal with it, congratulations 🎉🍾

It feels so good and so weird to purge. I had soooo much just sitting in a storage closet, and it wasnt until we decided to move across the country that I had to take a hard look at what and why I was keeping these things. So I 100% feel this video!!! 💚

Love these types of videos!!! Anything relating to you organizing your life is always my favorite content from you :-)

Sarah, you were awesome on your storage unit video. I have had a storage for over 2 years and what a waste of money. Didn't know how to start, but your were right on point of how hard and emotional it can be. Please do another one to inspire a friend. Thanks.

I came to this video via the recommended videos and at the moment the video started it felt like I saw and an old friend. Actually like I heard an old friend. After Some digging in your old videos I realised that I used to watch you 6-7 years ago! Haha totally random but it felt so nostalgic. ❤️

ily sarah!! love watching ur videos on my lunch break 😌

Congrats. I cleaned out my storage unit a few years ago and really is liberating once you're done.

Yesss!!! I’m so excited for this!

thanks for posting this!!! it’s given me inspiration to clean out my closet

I can’t imagine how productive and how much better you must feel now!! It motivates me to keep decluttering my apartment- I have way too much stuff for only being 21. I’d probably have to get a storage unit if I ever needed to move back in with my parents too.

I learned awhile back from a minimalist video that there never used to be storage places till they saw a need for them as everyone at time didnt wanna toss anything so was able to pay to store it away from home anytime. so u like kinda wasted money paying for space instead of just tossing what u not need really. we used to have a big room and then moved to smaller to pay less then got rid of them all together cause cost so much lol. they are not bad to have , but it just shows how much u really got if u gotta store at a place to make room for stuff u really want lol. so good u had chance to clean it out and decide what u needed to keep and toss or donate rest. so now u can save money more since not gotta keep the space no more to pay for over time.

I’m moving back into my parents till I graduate. I refuse to get a storage unit. I am lucky my brother has a basement. But I am condensing my stuff. I don’t need a lot of it. This just confirms that I’m doing it right lol

Going through stuff is definitely a serious trip down memory lane. Its a trip. But your advice for ppl thinking abt getting one should consider throwing it out very true. Decluttering is such a relief.

I moved a few months ago to NYC, leaved every single piece of furniture I owned behind and decided to start fresh! Now I don't even own a bed. Lol I'll slowly start getting my stuff back together

I am very impressed by you living in such a small home. It is not really small but compared to my apartment it is. I just find I need more and more space all the time. Not that I have much stuff (I am actually a minimalist). I just want to walk around and feel all the free space (I am really weird like that 🙈). I feel claustrophobic really easily.

@sarahhawkinson

4 жыл бұрын

thank you! I’ve always loved having a small space and seeing how I can store things and make use of the space. when I played with barbies I would make their whole house in one shoe box and loved designing the small space. I feel like I was just made for small spaces! lol

So motivating. This is right on time for me. I’ve been procrastinating tackling our storage unit. I need to just suck it up and get it done!

Thanks for sharing this video, I found it really interesting and relaxing to watch!

i really enjoyed this. thanks for taking us along for the experience.

It is very cathartic to do this and it can be so emotionally draining as well.... in Britain they have a show called "The Life Laundry", where they just go in and force people to go through their crap and get rid of stuff that they don't want or need. I just love the title of that show.

My apartment looks like a storage unit so been thinking of getting one. Thanks for stopping me and inspired me to just get rid off things👍💖

CONGRATS! well done!

it's so inspiring seeing you go through all your stuff, I've watched your clothes ones too, it's absolutely great x'D

It’s very therapeutic and uplifting to be rid of the storage unit I’m sure. My mom’s storage unit that had almost all of her things and my childhood items and missed a few payments and they sold everything inside. All my childhood things are gone. It really sucks but at least it’s dealt with and she doesn’t have to pay for it anymore. Same for you! This video was fun to watch :)

Coming from a 40 year old redheaded Sarah with an H, who loves Stephen King lp and thinks Halloween decorations are for all year round, I wish I decluttered years ago, my mum and I have now donated about 80% of our things. (Moving) its SUCH a great feeling to just let things GO. I am so happy you got rid of that storage unit. x

Well done, we have just emigrated to japan from the uk. I laughed , I cried, thought with my parents to give stuff away, husband knows I get emotionally attached so he let me do it in my own time. He just kept reminding that we hard a cargo crate that was all. I agree it is tough. I just cannot wait to be reunited with the things I have kept. And the house is smaller as well. So that made me chuck a ton of things out

I really admire you for doing this. You are very strong.

Great job! I had to watch this....I have never had a storage unit (and could never afford to pay for one). I had to see what people pay to store.... I have moved 40 times in my life....many times across the country. I only keep what fits in my car, sell or donate everything and start from scratch on the other end with thrifted items. One time I moved across country with my mattress, covers, a box of kitchen basics, my toiletries and 2 bags of clothing.

Halloween decorations right up front, knowing the priorities. Also wish I had the comfort of mind to be able to throw stuff out because I know I don’t need it.

I see that everyone in California also has the same couch as everyone else

@rocioiribe5841

4 жыл бұрын

Same one in my house 😂

@cherrycyanide67

4 жыл бұрын

I don't

I do memory boxes, too 🙂 since my freshman year of college, I've been keeping a shoe box a year of things like movie tickets, Polaroids, name tags, letters, even bottle caps from a good friend date or a leaf from a peaceful walk... Just things that I know will bring back sweet, special feelings when I look through them again years later. ❤️ It's a more minimal way to still be able to hold and feel a time that's past

Proud of you for getting rid of a lot of stuff. It makes me really anxious to have a lot of stuff. So it’s satisfying to see people clean their messy areas our

This makes me feel lighter even by watching it! ♥ Love your videos! :) xoxo

This is so satisfying

There is one building of storage units in my town, called "house of the things", but in Italy where I live isn't so common to use them. Actually now things are changing, consumerism is getting even here and people are starting to buy more and more. I'm in engeneering minor (last year of the first 3 year) so I'm super poor and super minimalistic ahahaha, I do actually keep decluttering my small room!

Great video - I enjoyed following along the whole project 💪🏻 Well done 😊

really enjoy cleaning out content! makes me feel motivated to clean my flat haha

Omg I was waiting for this video!!!

Oh girl....we just did the same thing in September.....and it had been there for 6 years as well. Ours was a larger unit and half went to trash. A lot got donated, and now I still have things I want to sell or get rid of now that the holidays are upon us.

Stay focused. Don't let yourself get overwhelmed. It's going to get worse before it gets better. Keep on fighting the good fight, sister.

I have had to get a storage unit because I downsized fro a 5 bedroom, 2 floor home to 600 square feet of space with 1 closet. My self-imposed time limit to get out of storage is 1year. Thanks for sharing this video, the reinforcement is helpful.

feel so good to get rid of old things

I LOVE that bag like basket!!!

I'd love a video on your favorite books! I'm such a wimp when its comes to scary movies, but I love my books to be as creepy as possible lol

I love these kinds of videos, I also have issues with throwing stuff out and it gives me inspiration... until I start going through stuff and then I change my mind 😂 Well done you for doing it 🤓

I love decluttering videos, they're so satistying to watch! I almost always get stuff that I don't need and most of my stuff ends up as presents, so It's not that bad I guess, haha

Tha cat making biscuits in the chaos :D Love the video!