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@ModestCatholicRose

3 ай бұрын

You go, girl❤❤❤ Yeah, you found a desk...😊

@xxxx4726

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the reminder - As a woman of faith: I need to be a good steward of my home! I have fallen off and will get back on track for 2024 (i.e., getting back to my cleaning regimen). I honestly had to address the deeper psychology reasons; for me it was anger and resentment which I will not go into here but thank you for your transparency which provided a confirmation for me returning to making myself a priority and taking care of my apartment (co-op) in NY (which I own) and a peaceful home environment! Again thank you. I will get my place in order! Grace and peace to you! I am determined!

I live in a 750-square foot one-bedroom apartment. It is taken me three years to get to the point where I can manage what I have. Decluttering has helped me immensely.

@TheCarlaProject

3 ай бұрын

Makes the biggest difference!!❤

@shendisackett

3 ай бұрын

I'm at the beginning of my journey, any tips? I'm in a one bedroom bungalow so similar size.

@KristiBranstetter

3 ай бұрын

@shendisackett I just started one Saturday in early February 2021. I started in the hardest place... the kitchen.

@shendisackett

3 ай бұрын

@@KristiBranstetter I've started there, I want to get to a point where my counters are empty! I get easily distracted though when it comes to items that don't belong in the room, so I'm going to have to bag or box things as I go that need to be in another room, otherwise I find I have suddenly started in another area.

@KristiBranstetter

3 ай бұрын

@@shendisackett I have no cabinet space so there are some things that have to stay on the counter. Despite that my countertop looks great with the microwave, a fake succulent plant, paper towel holder, and two utensil holders. I concentrate on one space at a time.

Apartment dweller here. Been renting for the last 21 years. Currently in a 1bed 1bath 700 sq ft with a garage (good thing cause the apartment has literally no storage space at all. Rented a 1400 sq ft house with my ex last year and could not keep up with keeping it clean. Don’t know how people do it. I’d like to buy a small condo or small townhouse at some point if the prices ever go down again. However, I do love the freedom of apartment living, just call maintenance to fix something, no yard to maintain, no snow shoveling, someone else maintains the pool and workout room…I’m definitely the “pay for convenience“ type of person.

Almost 2 years ago I’m sold my 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home (kids are grown and I’m divorced) and downsized to my 17 foot RV trailer. I’m on my parents property and I’m there to help my mom care for my dad (he has Parkinson’s with lewy body dementia) and help take care of their place. I downsized a lot and kept enough stuff to furnish a small apartment if I decided I needed something bigger. My stuff is stored in one of my dads garages, but it’s not much at all! I love my minimal lifestyle and it’s allowing me to be there for my family.

I honestly love “rotting” I work in the restaurant industry and talk to a lot of people on a daily basis… so on my days off, I either lay in bed most of the time or am a couch potato, reading or listening to music and podcasts… I feel like as an introverted person it’s just as important to recharge your own personal and social batteries, as doing chores and daily routines..

@karineb5980

3 ай бұрын

Je parle tellement et aide les gens au travail que je ne veux que faire pour moi😂

@P.willow

3 ай бұрын

Same here hun😂 I'm introvert and I have decided to avoid humans for the sake of all my happiness 😂I love my bed too.😊

@valenciaroye6080

Ай бұрын

Omg I love when I can relate to ppl I’m a big introvert ❤I love being alone

@kelb6073

Ай бұрын

Same

I come for the cleaning motivation and stay for the Samson ❤

@TheCarlaProject

3 ай бұрын

We’re all here for the Samson!

@EsterHorbach-it9tb

3 ай бұрын

Hi Carla. I love your kind and honest approach. If it were (sorry for my English, I'm not a native speaking person) about perfection, we all would fail. My problem on top of medical matters is cleaning up. Logical I know it would be easier to do it right now after using the kitchen (m y battlefield, I hate cooking and the after cooking desaster 😢). So, there are good days and the other ones. Let's doing what we can do on the good days. Appreciate your videos and love of course Samson. Greetings from Germany, cold 32 degrees Fahrenheit.😊❤

@sazennonumber

3 ай бұрын

@@EsterHorbach-it9tb Hi Ester, your dislike of cooking might have caused some of the health problems, because you go for fast and easy way out. Perhaps you can search internet for some ideas on healthy easy recipes, which would give you more energy, improve your health and change your beliefs about cooking and cleaning. You don't have to be stuck, you can organize yourself better, for sure. Best of luck, health and energy to you! 🏵🌿

@jodischoolcraft9188

3 ай бұрын

My apartment is My Home it’s a 500 or 600 ft.² one bedroom but I am extraordinarily neat, minimal and a professional organizer and I love to clean

Senior with a husband and 17 year old grandson and his cat in a 3 bedroom two bath single level home. We have 20 acres of woods so if I keep my house clean, I get to go outside and play. Except right now, it’s been below zero the last few mornings. Carla, you always inspire me to keep decluttering. And last year I helped a friend declutter her whole house. You’re doing more than making KZread content 😉

@TheCarlaProject

3 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you so much for saying so! And what a gift you gave to your friend. Stay warm💕💕💕

I’m a senior with a dog in a one bedroom, one bath apartment. You inspire me to declutter, clean, and organize. Thank you!

@TheCarlaProject

3 ай бұрын

I'm so glad! Thank you!!❤️

@goldcoastlady5377

3 ай бұрын

I'm a senior also. My husband, 2 dogs and I live in a detached house with 3 bds/2bth.

@Emily-hh4vo

3 ай бұрын

Can you talk to my mom? 😂 she moved out of the shared place with me to a nice one bedroom but now has started filling it up with furniture. She thinks she needs a big table and chairs, lots of dishes.

@goldcoastlady5377

3 ай бұрын

Just get her to watch Carla's wonderful videos, she'll be a changed woman in 6 mths. Promise!!!!!@@Emily-hh4vo

@lyndabrown3402

3 ай бұрын

Senior from Florida. Three bedroom 2 bath detached home.i have the same problem with putting things away. I used to be able to whirlwind clean my house in one day, but no more. I’ve decluttered a lot and this helps.

"Now that you don't have to be perfect, you can be good." -John Steinbeck- I'm in 1 bed flat (apartment) in Scotland. Its getting decluttered and decorated this year. Already got the flooring down that was laying in its packets for nearly 3 years as an ornament on the floor at the end of the couch. One job at a time, whether its the dishes or clearing a cupboard at a time. Your videos have really helped motivate me to finally sort this mess out. Some days all I can do is just make the bed, and that's ok. Today I pulled out the oven and cleaned behind it. Little and often, without beating myself up.

@TheCarlaProject

3 ай бұрын

Small hinges swing big doors. Yes I love it. All the little changes really do add up overtime. Excited for all your projects this year!!❤

@Nwladylaura369

3 ай бұрын

Slow and steady wins the race!

@laura_ann1583

3 ай бұрын

thank you x@@TheCarlaProject

Hi Carla and Samson! I'm a senior disabled veteran living on my SS. I've rented a 380 sq ft pool house/old garage for the last 7 years. Small kitchen. One bedroom, one bath, one closet - which contains the washer, dryer, hot water heater, and a constantly-running dehumidifier. Not nearly enough usable storage BUT... I'm blessed to live peacefully and comfortably after two years of decluttering. Thanks ever so for the wisdom and inspiration!

@Debtfreedvm

3 ай бұрын

You sound like you are finding great joy in small spaces:). Thank you for your service!

@XammoX89

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for your service! 🧡 (Army Vet)

Hi Carla. I’m 73 and live w a small dog in a 2 bedroom condo that is like an apartment in size, but since I own it I can hang pictures on the wall or make home improvements. I watch your show for cleaning and decluttering motivation. You are very encouraging and I hope you can get your own place soon.

I live in a very small, 750 sq ft apt with my mom and I am constantly battling clutter/not putting things back. I have been on a decluttering mission for 5 years and I'm a victim of that same black and white thinking. Many times, I just force myself to get up and do the dishes just to get myself up and moving. The struggle is REAL. ❤

@TheCarlaProject

3 ай бұрын

You get me. Getting up and started is always the hardest part. I love when I get it to a clean place again because then I feel remotivated to keep it clean. The longer I can maintain it in that space, the better. Once I go off the rails, I go off the rails.

We're a family of 10 (8 kids) living in 800sq ft in South Wales UK! We have been decluttering for nearly a year and I'm still not done😅 Your channel is such an encouragement and I secretly love the single person aparatment LOL (envy monster) I need me a single dwelling for mummy time out. You did amazing today 💜 Thans for sharing .

@TheCarlaProject

3 ай бұрын

hahah you deserve a mummy palace!! thanks for being here❤

Hi Carla, hello from Australia😁. Thankyou for reminding me it's about improvement not perfection. I was feeling so defeated decluttering my house....now I'm remembering what I have achieved, instead of what I haven't. 👍

@TheCarlaProject

3 ай бұрын

Yes, we never give ourselves enough credit!!❤❤❤

Did the house thing for almost 30 years. Now it’s Apartment-1 bed-1 bath-900 sq. Feet. I LOVE it! ❤

Home, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a basement which is where I store my declutter items until I can get them to a charity shop. I lived for almost 30 years with my ex husband who hated to get rid of stuff. Needless to say I’ve been decluttering since we split, started big time in 2020 when I retired. So much easier to keep clean with less stuff. Oh, born in LA, now in nor cal. Love your channel.

@noemisolano4748

3 ай бұрын

@vbryant2437 I can relate. I live in a 3 bedroom 1 bath home. I live with my husband for 24 years now. My husband REFUSES to get rid of anything. My Dad came for a visit and said my home looks like a storage unit not a home. My husband's stuff has taken over our entire living room and 3rd bedroom. I donate my stuff and shred my papers.

Hi Carla. I live alone in a 1 bedroom apartment. I keep it neat majorly of the time but I have my days I don't want to clean. Fortunately I live by myself so alot of people don't see the occasional mess 😂!

Carla, I was worried about you! I’m glad you were just taking time to yourself to veg. I’m in a similar funk. I’m trying to shake it off. Tomorrow is my birthday and I’m going to force myself to go and do something!

@krisvaughan1531

3 ай бұрын

Happy birthday!

@MerryNatalis

3 ай бұрын

I'm glad I was not the only one who was worried about Carla ☺️ Happy birthday to you!

@krc2143

3 ай бұрын

Happy Birthday!!! 🎉 🥳 🎂

@micheleagren1604

3 ай бұрын

Happy birthday 🎉

@gladysanderson1351

3 ай бұрын

Happy birthday! 🎉

At 60 years old, I think I have come very far in keeping our home in order. .finally...lol!the trick is, put "it" away when you're done..you are already a master of getting rid of "stuff". .You have made a home/place for everything... you are pretty much "there". Just put "it" away or where it belongs.. and do dishes after each meal, and you're good to go! Having said that, everyone deserves a staycation and just decompress. All the best for 2024 Carla and Sampson!! I wish you health and contentment in life, and I truly hope you get your home🙏🤞❤from Ottawa🇨🇦

I am retired. Living in an apartment. So nice to call the office for maintenance! These are not “luxury” apartments BUT the complex is very well kept up and I have lived here almost 8 years. Don’t become a homeowner unless you can afford it when you have a major bill like hot waters heater, a/c heating unit, fridge, roof, pests, plumbing, appliances, yard work etc etc etc. I am 73 and I LOVE being a tenant. Two bed two bath with a garage.

@humm23

3 ай бұрын

owning a house is so stupid expensive. The mortgage and insurance is the cheap part, the expense comes when the washer fails and the kitchen rains, or when the storm took out the fence, the roof and the furnace died all at the same time. Or when all of the glass in the house failed at the same time. I can go on and on.

@glendaw5221

3 ай бұрын

@@humm23 it is not stupid. I’ve owned many homes. Just make sure you can afford the maintenance. Two incomes help.

@janetmclendon8023

3 ай бұрын

When I cook for instance chicken and rice cook 4 thighs and freeze 3 plastic containers of left overs and thaw out later is how 2 cook but not every day. Samson was also tired after cleaning.

I have a 3bed 2.5 two story house. I live in it with a hubby, a teen and a kitten. My house can be cleaned in 10 minutes flat. I have been the hard ass that has built a system. And both hubby and the teen are on board, so we work as a team, and have very VERY few things compared to the average. I started with the fly lady system and went from there. I am such a hard ass that my teen makes her bed every morning and tells her friends that they cannot be sleeping well at night with their rooms the way they are. It is simple things like doing the dishes after every meal, a load of laundry every other day, and general tidy before bed every night. It does not take long. The trick is doing it even when ones is tired.

Missed you and Sampson so much! Good to see you both again. I understand moods and the need to pull away here and there. I, like you, am gregarious and easy for people to talk to, yet I am at my heart an introvert. My energy and essence flow out to others to help them, yet I actually heal and revitalize away from people. To answer your question, I am a homeowning empty-nester with two stories, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths. Since I don't live alone and have medically fragile family members in my home, I never achieve the level of tidyness and order I desire. So I live vicariously through your wonderful channel, lol‼️💯🥹 God bless you throughout 2024, Carla. May you reap a hundredfold what you bless all of us with❣️

@TheCarlaProject

3 ай бұрын

April your blessings really made me tear up. Thank you so much!! 🥲And yes, I have that duality for sure where. I have the output of energy but then really need that quiet alone time to recharge❤

My husband and I live in a 2 bedroom, 2 bath home. When I get down on myself because the kitchen isn't perfect, your words inspire me. Thank you.

@TheCarlaProject

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much❤️❤️❤️

My spouse and I and our four cats own our home. It’s a smallish 2 bedroom 2 bath - just perfect for the 6 of us. It’s a cozy little retreat in the woods and I love it!

House, 3 Br, 2 bath fenced in yard 1/2 acre 2200sq ft…I clean almost every day in some way or another, 5-10 minutes here and there and my key to success is to put things away right away and don’t let things build up on surfaces.

I would suggest meal planning where you make a mess only once every 5 days. It helps me stay on track and know I don’t have to cook every day 😊

@micheleagren1604

3 ай бұрын

I do meal planning as well. It’s such a helpful habit ❤

@TheCarlaProject

3 ай бұрын

OK but how do you keep the food fresh for five days? Do you cook it all and then freeze it and thaw it out? I think I can meal prep for at least three days. I have no room in my freezer because it’s full of Samson’s frozen dog food 😂

@EsterHorbach-it9tb

3 ай бұрын

​@@TheCarlaProject my problem as well. I don't have a freezer, just a fridge with a tiny ice compartment. There' s space for a loaf of bread and one, two small boxes of prepared foods. And, I'm honest, I hate cooking. Your precooked foods look so delicious, but unfortunately not available outside the US (live in Germany). Have a wonderful day and week. Sampson' s a cutie. Bye❤😊

@estherestelle7920

3 ай бұрын

I meal prep chicken recipes they are good in the fridge three to four days. I don't particularly enjoy cooking and cleaning up repetitively, cooking every four days is so much easier.

@estherestelle7920

3 ай бұрын

I live with my boyfriend, he has a house that is 1500 square feet. The truth is we don't use the guest bedroom and bathroom often so that does stay pretty clean. The remainder of the house I clean and my boyfriend pays for a cleaning lady to do his portion of the cleaning since his job is so demanding and he volunteers.

We need funk time to store up energy to speed clean our mess!! After my funk i declutter more and the items get back properly. Be kind to your self. Samson is a handsome delightful dog. I wish you a happy, healthy 2024.

Welcome back! You’ve been missed. First of all I have to state we are empty-nesters who aren’t ready to down size yet. We live in a 5 bedroom house. Do I keep it all clean? Heck no! I work full time. My bathroom floors are furry and I don’t even want to look in the shower stall with my contacts in 🫣. I am definitely not a slave to my home.

My husband and I are new empty nesters in a three-bedroom, two-bath home. It’s taken me years of decluttering that it’s now a regular habit. Thankfully, we both tidy as we go. Kitchen has to be clean before I go to bed.

Hit that PLAY notification FAST! LOVE your videos Carla. You inspire me too.

Thank you for being so real in your journey. You are so much more relatable than 99% of the other youtubers showing their "messy" homes. We live in a 4 bed/ 3 bath home. There are 3 adults and it is hard to maintain. The bonus room is borderline hoarder as well as half the garage and the office. I keep freezing when attempting these rooms; so I have finally started to just do little bits at a time working on each. It's not a radical transformation; but I am making progress and I am trying to be ok with that. Fortunately it is somewhat easier for me as when I do clean; I toss/donate almost everything with little hesitation. I bought large construction trash bags to have on hand ready to be filled as well as empty boxes so they are ready and waiting when I am motivated. That is where I am at. For your meal prep; since you are limited with your freezer space you might try planning meals that use the same ingredients and prepping those ahead of time. If I have my veggies already chopped, even that is significant and makes it easier. Or try using the same protein for 3 meals to combine your prep work. Spaghetti w/ meatballs one night, meatball parmesan hoagies the 2nd night then Swedish meatballs the 3rd night. Your sister's journey has also been a great help and I thank you both! Best of luck on your goals!

Thank you, thank you, thank you. Your videos are very inspiring. Now I’m all caught up with everything and ready for work tomorrow ❤

I am a mature single woman living in a small ground floor two bedroom apartment. One thing that I discovered about myself is that I had or have a skewed sense of time, I would always tell myself “ I’m too busy, I don’t have time to do that right now” I had my mind blown, like my head spun around… or it felt like it, when I read something in one of my decluttering books.. it was merely this .. the author pointed out.. “it only takes 90 seconds to make one’s bed” . Talk about life changing! Spun my head around.. basically got an attitude adjustment . It’s amazing and applying the concept to the rest of my home has made all the difference . ❤

Thanks Carla and Samson. I missed you and hope that you are rested. I can relate to having days into weeks of laziness and procrastination. Thank you for being honest and vulnerable to share real life clutter and messiness. I live in a 2-bedroom, 3 bath home. It's a clutter mess (it's gotten better in the last 3 years but there is still room for big improvement), but I am fortunate to be able to hire a housecleaner every 3 weeks (only 2 of us in the home, no pets).

@TheCarlaProject

3 ай бұрын

Thank you, Sherry!! Hiring someone to come by to clean and reset the place is such a huge help. I’m definitely going to be doing more of that this year. I already started outsourcing my laundry part time and I love it!

@karineb5980

3 ай бұрын

3 salles de bains , que aux usa franchement😢

Hi Carla 🤗 Lovely to watch another real and relatable video from you 💗 I live in alone in a one bathroom, one bedroom rental house that’s about 764 square feet, located in a small village in the Netherlands. It also has a small front and back garden with a little shed. Officially it’s a senior home, so most people sleep in the bedroom that’s one the first floor. But the house does have a big attic with low vaulted ceilings, divided into two spaces. I sleep in the big one and store things in the smaller one. This way, the official bedroom can be used for many things, among others for guests and drying my laundry. I have been decluttering for years and i am passionate about it because every time i let things go i learn something new about myself and i feel more liberated. I can feel it in my body when something in my house feels right or it feels off. But it is a process and the hardest part for me is regular and sentimental paper, so i am trying to reduce that more and more, because it feels so chaotic and heavy. I could talk for hours about this but I won’t haha. This already is a long post 😅 Thank you for sharing!! Love, Nora

I own a townhouse with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms across 4 floors. This forces me to stay organized so I'm not left feeling overwhelmed when I clean.

@TheCarlaProject

3 ай бұрын

Wow you get a ton of steps in each day I bet!!

@jessicapoirier2711

3 ай бұрын

Congratulations on owning!

@josephinebournes8212

3 ай бұрын

@TheCarlaProject Yes, I do, and on some days, my quads and calves respond in kind by releasing these powerful charley horses 🤣

@sazennonumber

3 ай бұрын

@@josephinebournes8212 I used to have charley horses as you and in my case, I was lacking magnesium. Check with your doc, perhaps you too can benefit from it.

You are so refreshingly normal and honest, Carla. Love your videos. Happy new year from Uruguay! I live between Uruguay and Germany, both places in apartments. I've lived in houses before and I much prefer apartment living.

I have an idea for a video. Something we've never seen you clean. Your car. You could declutter, clean and detail your car Interior. AND, that would also mean getting the donations to the donation center.❤

@JustOnePageAway

26 күн бұрын

I think she did a video in the past cleaning her car…it was a really good one😊

I love your fitted sheet and pillow cases. SO PRETTY!!! I get like this too sometimes. The luteal phase of the menstrual cycle is such a drop of serotonin- I learned to not judge myself. I just get my act together when everything regulates. Look at it this way, Carla, it makes great content! It shows others they’re not the only ones.

We live in our own home. My hubby is great at maintenance around our home and the kids and I do the inside tasks for the most part. They do join him for some of the home maintenance so they can learn those skills. So glad you got some down time!! That’s wonderful!!

@TheCarlaProject

3 ай бұрын

That is such a great system you have there!!😊❤

3 bedroom/2 bath condo in Missouri. Missed you! Love your videos! You are so calm and collected. Missed Samson also. He is so sweet! Best of luck with getting your house!

I live in a 5 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 story home. We keep it clean by having my kids help with daily chores after they get home from school and I deep clean bathrooms, kitchen, walls, etc as needed. When I deep clean and declutter, I focus on either upstairs or downstairs and alternate. I really enjoy your videos. I play them in the background while I clean. My kids make fun of me. They say “you like cleaning so much that you even watch videos about it?” 😆

@christinen.6140

3 ай бұрын

Same. Five bed two baths. I did a big declutter in fall of 22 but the toys and the garage didn't get all the way finished. A bit at a time is exactly the way to go. We have six kids 8-20, so a couple are working on decluttering in preparation to launch. Such an interesting phase of life.

@dorisdepinar21

3 ай бұрын

I live in a 5/4 home with 2 floors and a finished basement apartment which we finished for my mom but she is no longer here. My 3 children are all married and gone. But I can’t give up my space in my house. I love cleaning and organizing and love the series with your mom you helping her to get organized. Bring her back, she is funny. 😊

@Latiina_babii

3 ай бұрын

@@dorisdepinar21 I like that series too. I think it’s her sister though not mom. I hope they finish going through the rest of her home

Hi Carla! I live alone (except for my 2 dogs and cat) in a 5 bedroom with 3 full bathrooms house. I got a great deal on it. However, I’ve closed off everything mostly because I don’t own enough furniture (nor do I want to) to fill all the rooms. I keep my bedroom and a sewing room and that pretty much makes me happy. I’m moving out of state to a small farmhouse this summer and I’ll be happy there too. Thank you for sharing your lifestyle with all of us. Having lots of stuff isn’t what makes your life fulfilling it’s loving what you have. Best wishes in your future house hunting.

@beansngreens8006

3 ай бұрын

Oooo! A farmhouse! That sounds great! 😊😊😊😊

@susanmulvey6311

3 ай бұрын

Your dogs are going to love the country!!🐶🐶🥰🥰

Two adults and four dogs in a three bedroom/three bath house, but I spent a decade living in an old 700 sf apartment in OC with my son, a cat, and eventually a dog. I still lovingly refer to the apartment as ‘the hovel’. We were happy there, but it is kinda tough in a tiny space with an active kid and all the toys everywhere. Friday night after work was my mandatory cleaning night. I wanted to be able to wake up on Saturday morning to a clean home. Many years after we moved away, I was in the neighborhood and stopped by and knocked on the door. I had a nice convo with the lady living there, also with a young son.

Would love to do more meal prepping too! Please share your meal prepping journey with us

I’m recently retired and am an empty nester living in a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home and love your videos! I had my entire home renovated two years ago from the roof to the floor and was able to declutter to the point that one of my daughters told me my home looks like it’s staged and I love it! Your decluttering videos are so inspirational ❤

I have a 3 bedroom 2 bath house. When we moved in 19 yrs ago, our daughter was still at home. Her room is now a spare 1/2 bedroom for my grand daughter when she comes to stay and half workout equipment. The 3rd room was/is my husband's office. It's soooo bad in there. I keep the door shut. The other one is rarely used, so still only cleaning 1 bedroom, kitchen/dining combo, living room, and 2 bathrooms. I occasionally dust and vaccumn spare bedroom. Minimalism makes it so easy, though. I just don't own enough for it to get too bad. But I will say I sometimes wish I rented so I could move easier. Lol. I like change. I moved every summer as a kid. From TX to AZ back and forth. I miss the newness of it all. I have way too much stability. Hahaha.

I'm a retired senior with a husband in a 1600 sq ft ranch house. We keep things tidy every day, we tend to put things back. I don't like to do a lot of cleaning at once so I do a bit everyday. I do things like wipe out my refrigerator every week before I go to the grocery store because I hate to do a big clean of the refrigerator. I guess it's what you are comfortable with, I would not feel relaxed with clutter around me. We have owned 6 houses and some of them very large so I feel like this is not much to keep up.

Loving this video, so relatable! and inspiring. I live in a 3 bedroom , 2 1/2 bath townhouse, 3 levels, with a tiny yard. It's me and my adult daughter and 2 dogs. A smaller place would be better. Lots of decluttering for the past few years, so things don't get too out of control very often, thank goodness 😃

Hi Carla. I've lived in this same one-bedroom apartment for 17 years, but I have changed furniture over the years and also have decluttered in all areas. I get bored so the looks change often. It's just me so I never wanted to move to a house. Saving money and traveling is what I have been able to do because I live in an apartment.

@TheCarlaProject

3 ай бұрын

Oh yeah, I used to rearrange my furniture all the time just to make it feel like a new apartment😃. I’m same as you I’ve been able to travel a lot thankfully by having a pretty affordable place …. by LA standards at least 😄

I have lived in many homes, large and small, when my husband and I were rehabbing homes to sell. My favorite was a tiny home from 1890 with one bath and two bedrooms with an unusable cellar. I love older homes with personality which is what drew me to your videos years ago! You always motivate me in every video! I have gotten rid of so much stuff just by watching your journey. As soon as I fill a box for donation, I go immediately to the donation center. It feels so good to do that!

I rent a 3 bedroom 2 bath home with a 2 car garage and fenced in backyard. I pay my lawn guy to take care of the outside and I am working on decluttering and minimizing inside to keep it easier to clean, since I work 2 jobs and occasionally some side hustles. I do tidy as I go and clean mostly on the weekends, but my struggles are time and energy during the week with the busyness. You’re videos are so real and refreshing for me. Thank you 🥰

Thank you Carla. I have trashed my tiny apartment and needed motivation to clean and organize.

@TheCarlaProject

3 ай бұрын

U r not alone 😅❤

I have a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home. My husband recently passed away, so I am not sure how long I will continue to live in the home. Upkeep when you are alone, is a lot.

@jf6636

3 ай бұрын

I'm sorry your husband passed. I hope find memories and good times bring you peace. 🙏

@aloira5525

3 ай бұрын

❤❤❤

Love your baby Samson! I live in a small house with 3 cats and two dogs. Call it a barnyard. I keep working on minimalism, trying to get my husband on board. I pick up on weekends, and do dishes every night after working about 12 hour days. Doing dishes each night and prepping my own food once week helps. Keeping it simple. FAR from perfection, going with the flow and try to enjoy each day on the earth. Thank you for your wonderful channel. Peace love and happiness. :)

Hi Carla! I binged watched a whole bunch of your decluttering playlist during the holidays. You help me a lot to get my butt in gear. I live in eastern Canada in a 2400 sq ft bungalow house (1200 main level and 1200 basement) We’ve been here for 22 years and I can’t say this house has been completely all clean all at ounce EVER! Lol I have way too much stuff and a basement full of crap! Trying for years to get things better…but at least it’s getting better not worse. I admire that you got all this done in once day!

Single story home. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath. Never ending decluttering journey that stalls when I have to get the donations out of my house. I enjoy your videos!

@TheCarlaProject

3 ай бұрын

I know!!! Same here 🙋🏽‍♀️

@ninjasipad7924

3 ай бұрын

A struggle for me too

When faced with a task I just don't feel like doing I literally say "Just do it!". Seems simplistic but it is the mental kick in the butt I sometimes need. Amazing how little bites here and there can keep me on top of things. Two bedroom, 2 1/2 bath town house - my 7th house but if I ever move again it will be into an apartment. I've enjoyed buying, fixing up, and selling my homes, but at 72, and with medical issues, I'd prefer to have all the major maintenance and upkeep taken care of by someone else! Good job on the clean-up! Just do it!!

Hi Carla, I live in Germany in an 83m2 apartment together with my husband and daughter, we lost our sweet dog in October. It's 2 bedrooms, a living/dining/working room kitchen and one bathroom. The apartment is almost double the size of the previous one, but i try to stay on top of my game with the decluttering and putting everything away the moment I don't need it anymore. Even today, i brought a big bag of clothes to donate on the way to pick up my daughter from kindergarten.

68 year old retired widow with 2 HUGE dogs that never stop shedding. The house is large: 3 story, 3 bed, 3.5 bath, craft/rec room, 4 bay garage. I've never been able to have it all tidy at the same time. But after my husband passed I began a several year process of decluttering; which has helped me a great deal. I enjoyed your video👍🏼.

Home. 2 bedrooms, two baths. I have an office. It’s me, my husband and our 6 year old twins. Sampson is so precious! Your apt looks great! I’m glad you got to rest!

@TheCarlaProject

3 ай бұрын

Oh twins!! What a sweet full house 😍❤

Hi Carla, I'm in a 2 level 2 bedroom and 1 and a half bathrooms townhome. I've been on a serious decluttering streak. It's slow going due to chronic medical issues. Just doing what i can when i can and not beat myself up. Regarding food, I batch cook 2 or 3 favorite recipes and freeze in individual containers or freezer bags(heat sealed). I just grab and go. Being single I use my food sealer to breakdown large meat purchases when on sale to save money. I hope this helps. Take care😊

Good job! I have been staying in a hotel in Thailand for several months, also recently stayed in hotels and residences in Nepal and India and prior to this I lived in an ashram. My possessions are contained in two suitcases and a small backpack. All of my toiletries and makeup would fit on one shelf in your bathroom. I have with me all of my warm and cold weather clothing. Watching you and your sister declutter is therapeutic. I never want to have lots of possessions again.

Hi Carla, love your channel. I live in a small two bedroom home that I bought right before the pandemic. Your videos have been a great help.💕

Hi Carla and Sampson. I live in a three bedroom home with three levels. Your videos inspired me to do some major declutters in the fall. It made surviving the holidays possible. Thanks and happy 2024❤

@TheCarlaProject

3 ай бұрын

That is awesome! I’m so happy to hear this. Thank you!!❤️

Hi Carla, I live in a 500 square ft one bedroom, one bath apartment. I moved in 2 years ago a bigger place and continue to declutter. The kitchen, living room, bathroom and large storage closet are organized. However, the bedroom is a continuing project. Your inspiration helps me keep on keeping on. As for prepping food ahead I find downshiftology with Lisa Byron very healthy and helpful. Thank you for your fun encouragement. OXOXOX 🥰

I live in a 4 bedroom 2.5 bath house with a one bedroom one bath apartment in the basement. For many years it was our family of 6 and my parents in the apartment. Only 4 adults here now with one leaving soon. I’ve improved considerably in the last 3 years as I’ve been watching content like your channel. Lots of motivation and helpful hints. Appreciate you girl.

So glad you're back! I'm 32F living in a 2 bedroom 1 bath (mostly) by myself. I'm pretty minimal so keeping clutter free is pretty easy for me. I tidy and do dishes and my cat's litterbox every single day. Deep cleaning is always exhausting though.

I love Liezl Jayne's meal prep videos. Healthy, sensible, delicious and not difficult at all. She's on KZread.

We live in a small 3bedroom, with 1 bath. It’s just over 1,000 sq feet. I have been on and off a decluttering journey since we moved in almost 8 years ago. We do plan on building a house. I’m very excited to hear about your plans for the year. I have started filming my decluttering to motivate myself., but I’m not sure I’m brave enough to post yet. But I do enjoy your videos so much🤍👏👏

Happy New Year ✨️ 🎉 Great to see you back posting

Oh gosh I missed that dog so much, and you Carla! Happy the break did you good. I live in a four bedroom, two and a half bath house with family. Everyone cleans their own private space, and we share chores for public spaces, but we are in no way on top of it lol. There are still some things that only get cleaned once a year, but that's life. No one wants to spend all their time cleaning. Btw, the music for this video was great.

Bus life with 3 littles as a single mom 💕

I bought a house in 2023 and moved across country from Kentucky to Washington in a Subaru with 10 cats and my son driving a U-Haul. It's 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, with a very odd L-shaped living/dining space. She was built in 1905 so she's a creaky lady but I love her. Biggest struggle I have is litterboxes. It's a daily task -- or many times a day task. Also been trial and error in finding boxes the cats will use. I think I have the right number and size. When those are on schedule and the cats are happy, my days run much more smoothly. I work from home so I'm always here but still have 8 hours plus of my day dedicated to someone else's time. I did own a home in Kentucky that was about the same size but I find this house is much easier to keep clean. I'm not sure why since it's the same size, same number of cats, same me. But I can sweep/vacuum in far less time than before. Before I moved I got rid of probably 60 percent of my belongings. Everything save the cats fit in a small U-Haul truck. I've since started acquiring stuff again and I need to get a handle on that. As an aside, I've been working on getting a diagnose for ADHD. Some of the purchases seem to fall under impulse buying for the dopamine rush. I'm trying to become more intentional with that. I also rotted for a few days -- week -- in January. I noticed one day I had no clean coffee mugs and couldn't wash them because was tossing trash in the sink rather than taking a few steps to put it in the trash because the trash had a box sitting on it and I was too lazy to take it out for recycling. I decided I had rotted enough and got that under control. I've started with Factor for meals. I love love love the food but I've had to chase down the delivery from them for my first two boxes so I'm slightly annoyed with them. I'm hoping it's a temporary issue and meals show up on time in the future. Like I said, I love the food.

@pixiethistle

3 ай бұрын

Wow- would love to know more about your cross-country journey with 10 cats. I can barely get one 5 miles to the vet without trauma (for both of us). Were they all in one vehicle in separate carriers with litter trays? Did you sedate them? Wear noise-cancelling headphones? Any tips?

@Boiandabike

3 ай бұрын

My partner has a cat and they use the Modkat litterbox with Catit litter (it’s made of pea husks). I recommend it as it covers smells very well. I like pets but I don’t want a house that smells like them.

@carolann811

3 ай бұрын

@@pixiethistle TL:DR Really TL. :) But, you know, cats and cat moms. :) My son and I agreed it was the best four and a half days we've had in a long time. Not sure how the cats feel about the trip. They had Benadryl the morning of the drive. It had limited success. The cats were still kind of freaked out but a few calmed down enough not to rend flesh. They were all remarkably quiet overall. They were all in individual wire crates with plastic tray bottoms, based on size, no litter pans. They also ended up stacked on top of each other in the back of the car. The ones who had the calmest demeanor were on the top and those who panicked were on the lower level. One little bob-tail calico spent the entire time with her carrier wedged behind the front seat covered with towel. She did really well. They all ate, drank and did their business. I ran out of towels for cages -- not the best idea -- on day two and started with puppy pads, which I should have used to start. I also bought hand towels at the hotels we stayed at for them to sleep on. One place even gave me a bag of cleaning rags for free. Luckily no one had any intestinal issues, human or feline. One of the cats is diabetic and got insulin twice a day. I based when we stopped for food and rest by what he wanted. He sat passenger to the right and would reach out and tap my shoulder with a claw or two -- or just start meowing -- and we'd find a rest stop, give him food and water and offer that to the rest. Most didn't eat for a day or so but by the end they were all looking forward to their food. When we stopped, we'd set some crates on the ground for those who ended up liking to be outside the car. We switching crates for a few who were getting a little nuts from being in too small of a crate and stuck in the middle. I covered the entire top of the crates with a big sheet to avoid motion sickness while driving. I think that made a big difference. Some got Benadryl during the trip. My son and I took turns sleeping in the car with them so they weren't alone, and two in particular would get restless. I tried not to rely on the Benadryl but made sure they were fed, clean and comfortable and not too hot or cold. I tried singing to them, but that only made things worse :) They were less stressed when my son was in the car since they weren't his cats and they didn't think of him as their human. When I was there they all wanted my attention. It all worked out really well. For regular vet visits, mine all do really well. I tend to leave the carriers out -- the regular plastic kind, not the crates -- so they're not associated with 'vet visits'. They're just in the corner of the room where the little boxes are. I think cats associate items with vet visits and that can start a cascade of panic. I've also taken those who like car rides just on drives around the block so they don't associate car rides with something bad. I also tell them where they're going and why before we go, while I'm getting them ready and on the way. No idea if that helps but I don't think it hurts. But of all the 20 plus cats I've had over my life, there are only two that were almost impossible to deal with. One I have now is like that. The other passed on several years ago, who was diabetic. I have three of her kids, the diabetic boy and his now diabetic sister plus one who seems not have inherited diabetes. The mom's name was Poppy and I called her the chainsaw cat. I ended up in the ER once after trying to get her to the vet. She was a Kentucky-born wildcat for sure. :)

@pixiethistle

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the valuable info! I am glad to hear that it all went well!

@carolann811

3 ай бұрын

@@Boiandabike I use wood pellet litter that's biodegradable so I can put most of it out in the compost pile. I'll look into what your partner uses. The wood pellets work well, better than other biodegradable ones that turned to mush and smelled horrid. But I'm always on the look out for the next best thing :)

We own a 2 story townhouse, 2 bed 1 bath. Absolutely not ideal for our family of four with two dogs, but it helps us live below our means! We're room sharing with our toddler so that our teen gets her own room. The teen is in charge of her own room, so that's one less thing we have to clean ourselves. We have one plate and one bowl each, so that cuts down on dishes. Other than that, we keep things cleaner by owning less random stuff-- really only things we use on a regular basis are making the cut currently. Love your content! I especially enjoyed the series with helping your sister declutter & clean her house. Thanks for providing a real take on things

love your new goals!! yes!! you can do it.

I have a two bed two bath two storey home. My house is clean 95% of the time. I find that frequent decluttering sessions and short daily routines are key for me.

We own our home🙌 We live in a 4 bedroom and 2.5 bathroom house with a big backyard. I’ve never cleaned as little as I do but our home has never been this tidy and clean. Welcome back❤

This is so real! thankyou! ❤

Live in a house, 4 bedroom, 1.5 bath. I always do room resets every day to keep up. ❤

Hello Carla! Happy new year to you and Samson. I was happy to see this video out. I live in a one level condo, two bedrooms, two baths, a full basement, which we chose to finish part of it off for living space. We usually keep the house picked up quite well. I have an area in our unfinished side of the basement that I need to work on decluttering and cleaning up. You did a really good job cleaning up and resetting.

Hi Carla!! I agree with you about fresh flowers! They truly do elevate a room! Excited for you on your goals for this year!! ( I have a 4 bedroom , 2 bath house. )Love to you and Sampson!❤❤

I love watching your videos because you're so relatable.

I have a 3 bed, 2.5 bath house in Scotland. The cleaning is endless but you inspire me to reduce the clutter. It does help with cleaning when things have a place. I'm slowly working on it, your channel encourages me.

I am a married senior living in a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom manufactured home on the Washington Coast. My house gets out of control at times but as I have decluttered for the past 2 years, it doesn't take long to get everything back in order. Keep up the good work Carla.

I own a three bed, two bath home on 5 acres in Oklahoma. We have two kids, two horses, a dog and a cat. Simplifying our things has been key to managing everything. And a motivator for me to get donations to the donation center is to reward myself with a coffee, soda, or ice cream cone after I leave the donation center. Hard work deserves a treat! 🩷

Happy New Year Carla! Love your inspirational videos. I've found the smaller place you have, the less time it takes to clean it. The less space you have to accumulate stuff helps keep the clutter to a minimum. Before buying anything I always ask myself if I have room for it and what will it be replacing? When something new comes in, something else gets donated. Meal prep on Sunday helps me hugely during the week. I make healthy homemade soup and freeze it in one portion containers so I don't have to worry about it going bad if I don't eat it within a few days if just in the fridge. I also make protein smoothies and store them in the fridge in small mason jars for the work week. I prep stuff for chefs salad and keep the ingredients separate until I'm ready to sit down and eat it so the salad and toppings stay fresh, crisp, etc. I also make yogurt parfaits in advance with plain greek yogurt, frozen berries, sliced almonds, chia, flax and hemp seeds. I also eat one apple a day. This routine helps me eat healthy without cooking and creating a lot of dishes. I highly recommend making sure your next place has a dishwasher. I run mine twice a week and having it helps to keep the kitchen cleaner for longer. I'm a solo dweller, just me and my cat. I have a 2 br 2 ba condo and I can't wait to sell it soon and downsize into a one bedroom. I always thought I needed a second bedroom for guests, but it just ends up being a store room for clutter, so I'm moving away from that trap ! Have a fabulous 2024 !

Carla I just love your channel and how real and honest you are! Best wishes for 2024 and continued success with your channel!

Hello from Canada! I live in a 1 bed 1 bath apartment. I apply the "if the task takes less than a minute do it right away" rule and it saves my life every day. Have a good day and big kiss to Samson 😊😊

Yay Carla's back!! Single mom of two beautiful girls. I own a single family home with 3 bdrm / 1 bath. Samson is a great supervisor! Lety from Chicago 💕

Hi Carla and Samson. We live in a 4 bed 5 bathroom house ( 3 stories ) It's definitely a struggle to have the whole house cleaned at once. It's two of us and our dog. My husband works from home so it's nice to have extra space, although we don't really use our dining room and a spare room, we do use most of the rest of the house daily though. This year I'll be doing another once over to find more things to declutter.

We live in a 3 bedroom single family house with a finished basement. It's not easy. Your channel is definitely helpful in reminding me it's a process and working through my perfectionism. Thank you

I have a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath FL house. It's my first home after apartment living my entire life and I had to buy my ex out of his half of the equity when we divorced but it was so worth it because now it's completely mine and I love it. Decluttering and having designated spaces and systems helps a lot. I also cook at home 90% of the time and do food prep, it's really easy to oven bake a bunch of chicken so it is ready to go, veggies, fruits, and salads (save the dressing on the side so they stay fresh longer). But be careful with buying a home, I feel like stuff/clutter expands to the space alotted often. Thrifting and decorating has been my favorite part of ownership, but the maintenance costs have not been (new roof, fence, flooring, vanities, appliances, paint, AC unit, water repipe, etc). Can't wait to see your new digs!

We missed you Carla ...

Yaaaaayyyy here you are Carla and Samson!! I hope you enjoyed your little much deserved break❤🎉❤🎉 I told myself Carla needs a little breaky break ☺️

@TheCarlaProject

3 ай бұрын

Really did! ❤❤

Thanks for this. It's a reminder for me of just how important decluttering is to life.

Hi carla from Argentina, I live in a house with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. I live with my two toddlers, 3 dogs and 4 cats. I just try to keep things as simple as possible to not get crazy. Decluttering has help a lot, and also the daily and weekly routines. I really love your videos. Thank you for the inspiration

When do we get to go see your sister again. I always love seeing you both. Ha, I’d love for you to come see me and make me get rid of stuff like you do your sister. 🤣

Yay!! So glad to see a new video from you! I hope you had a good new year and staycation. My spouse and I and my youngest daughter who still lives at home rent and we live in a duplex. We have 3 bedrooms and 1 and a half baths and a basement (very common in the Midwest). Basement is not finished but is used for off season storage when needed. I am a minimalist but my spouse and daughter are NOT so it’s always a juggling act 😂 I work full time M-F and do my best to do meal prep on Saturday or Sunday, even if it is just making u huge container of salad and washing and cutting up produce. My favorite thing to do is make a huge pot of soup on the weekend for our lunches or I make a huge pan of sheet pan fajitas and use leftovers for tacos or homemade burrito bowls throughout the week.

Welcome back. I missed you, your work and your family. Wishing you all a happy, healthy and prosperous new year