My husband died 7 years ago! I just pulled his remaining coats to donate! Thanks for helping me through this! 😘

Don't forget to check your coat pockets before donating them. ☺️

@cindy844

2 жыл бұрын

I bought a coat at a yard sale once for $3.00; later I found $3.00 in the pocket!

I’m loving this series Steph! One request would be to show us the final pile of things you’re decluttering at the end of each video because it’s always so motivating to see! ❤️

I love how you mentioned that after doing your big declutter, that these smaller declutters are quicker and easier. I've began implementing your cleaning routines and I can already see that in my home!! Its amazing how less stress over cleaning, yet cleaning everyday in small amounts makes you feel so accomplished and more confident in life! Love it and thank you!!!

@bilingualbutterfly2883

2 жыл бұрын

We moved to our home in 2020. Since we moved 10 min away, I actually moved most of it on my own using just a few bins. I made myself go through most of our possesions. I was able to declutter a lot. It was also a lot of work. I love this small area-at-a-time challenge.

I know it's backwards, but I normally declutter outerwear at the beginning of cooler weather here in PA. It gives me an idea of what new things I need for my kids, without having to "revisit" it a second time, if I declutter at the end of winter.

@nikiigray4065

2 жыл бұрын

Same, we just put all of our winter stuff in a tote. And we Clarence shop wenter items for larger sizes to add in the tote. At the beginning of the winter season we go through the tote. It's the perfect time to donate jackets and things.

@jennyh4025

2 жыл бұрын

I do the same, I declutter my child’s clothes just before the season starts and once whenever I realize they need a new size for things like socks and t-Shirts.

@olivemaycards

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely a good time to do it because thrift shops want coats and jackets before the weather gets bad. I try not to donate out of season things because they’re more likely to get trashed.

I have a "sole mate" basket for single socks, but I need to amend it to include single shoes, slippers, etc. Great idea, Steph!

@annw1395

2 жыл бұрын

Clever title!

@laneyoh5

2 жыл бұрын

@@annw1395 well, I saw it somewhere else, so I can't really take credit for it. 😉

I have a little helper today. We will be tackling the last 4 days of the de cluttering challenge in one lol. He is looking forward to helping with the books. Outerwear is a big one in our house, being a family of four, we accumulate a lot of stuff. Thanks for the encouragement Steph. See you again tomorrow 😊

Question: Is there anyone else watching these videos in total jealous mode that Steph already has her stuff mostly together and when you look at all your stuff you think, omg? Lol, I’m so grateful for this motivation and community

Morning...I like having the same hangers but different colors for each of us that way I control how many we each can have in the entry closet.

I am enjoying this series, thank you! Yesterday I didn't think I'd have much in the way of linens but... 8 pillowcases and a duvet cover donated to the local cat shelter this morning! One sheet and one tea towel binned. I agree it gets easier with time, I did a huge declutter a couple of years ago and have kept going since then, I actually enjoy it 😊

When I think of decluttering, I think of the whole room. Who would have thought that tackling one small area could make a big difference? Apparently, not me! Thanks Steph. 💗

You are right, it does get easier the more we declutter. And, it is so nice to enjoy our homes that are much easier to maintain. Thanks for the videos.

Great job. I am also washing all outerwear before putting it away for the year. Ooooh and check the vehicles and school lost and found for the mittens, etc.

This is a great time to decluttering outerwear! We put all of our outerwear together and donate to our local Junior Auxillary! They have a coat drive in our hometown in fall and it’s is such a great opportunity to give to someone who needs a coat! I served in Hunior Auxillary for six years and the service project opened my eyes to the needs of others to have the basics! I have never looked in my closet at coats the same, someone needs that coat I don’t wear! Thanks Stephanie for the encouragement! Love your channel so much! Your Tennessee friend and fan

I live in California, so "outerwear" is minimal, consisting of mostly sweatshirts that we keep in our dressers or bedroom closets. Watching your video today I did remember that I have a small collection of gloves and headbands that we bought for going to the snow one year. We've never used them since and have no plans for using them. I collected them up and put them in the donation box. Someone will be happy to get them at the thrift store! Thanks Steph for this Decluttering Challenge - I appreciate it!

I love that outerwear and shoes are separate categories than clothing. Game changer!

I'm soooo glad I joined in with this decluttering challenge over April! Today I decluttered our tea towels, towels & linen cupboard, which I've been wanting to do since we moved here 14 months ago! It wasn't as hard as I thought it was going to be & was done in a flash! It's great to have it more tidy & organized & there actually wasn't much that needed throwing out at all! Yippee! It's even manageable with the chronic fatigue that I deal with as it's only a few minutes to get it done. I'm taking weekends off to recover & will gradually tackle the bigger projects in May.🥰 Blessings from South Australia💕🐨

I can't believe I'm still on the declutter wagon. It feels good thank you

I love that you still have a coat you wear from high school, especially by todays fast fashion standards. Thanks Steph!

This is one category that I never need to organize because I live alone and don't buy new coats or jackets. The temporary bin until you find the mates is genius!! My friend keeps a lost and found box in the laundry room.

I do need to go through outerwear, particularly little kid gloves. The looking for a friend bin is brilliant! I'm making one for my family.

"Find a friend" bin - how fun! Great series so far... helps motivation to declutter.

@Saforra99

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed! such good idea :)

I definitely agree that after you’ve decluttered consistently for awhile that it’s easier & not as much stuff to get rid of. I love that!!!

I like the rule of not taking out more stuff than you can put back at a time. These little projects are great to prevent that overwhelm that can happen!

Im loving this challenge as we prepare to sell our house. I don’t want to move anything we don’t need or love. I’ve done quite a bit of decluttering but I know there is more that could go. As I watch this I can think of a couple things in my closet that need to go.

Tried to sort/clean/pack away our outerwear a couple weeks ago, and we've had 3 surprise snows since! Oh, well - time to try again! 😂

@sheilaenglish7329

2 жыл бұрын

Isn’t that the way. 🌨🌨🌨 It’s just a way to tempt the weather gods. 😆

I love watching someone who also needs lots of outerwear! I can’t even begin to tell you all how much of that we have. We live in northern Iowa, US and on a dairy farm. Extras of everything are very much needed. HOWEVER, many things should be able to go! Thanks, Steph! Onward!

Underneath the stairs going into the basement was a forgotten box full of mittens, scarves, and hats we kept for the granddaughters. Thanks for the reminder.

I recently went through all my outerwear, so I'm down to the minimum. Having said that, I don't drive, so I have outerwear for every possible weather situation you can think of. ;)

@emilyferrante4589

2 жыл бұрын

Haha same. I dont drive either but I'm from Australia so I just really need one good coat at a time.

Our youngest loves being outside and playing in the mud :) so his shoes are usually trashed and not donatable. I found one of those "shoes and clothing recycle" bins so after I attempt to clean them I drop them there. Thank you for the awesome work!!

Oh! The world of missing socks comes to mind watching this😂 For years I had a "find a friend" sock sack. Finally realized they could all go on their way 🎉

I am in the process of going through everything in my home because I got married last Nov. and we are combining two households into one! Plus we are buying a new home so it will be "our" home...we are in are late 60's and you can just imagine how much stuff we both have! I have found craft projects I wanted to do years ago and forgot about them...it is fun finding all of the treasures you have forgotten about! Thank you for all your ideas!

This inspired me to actually go through my "single socks" basket after the declutter. I found so many matches!! Must've been a while since I've gone through it, I don't even remember.

I still have my late in law's outerwear in my attic that needs to be gone through. Along with mine. Thank you for the motivation!

These daily challenges are great for pinpointing the little bits of excess that’s no longer serving me or my family, things that are just in the way.

I'm so glad you shared that you're keeping something even though it doesn't spark joy. Some things you do because you have to, not because you love to or even want to. Those boots are practical, you need the functionality they provide. You already have them so you're being fiscally responsible by using what you have instead of spending money on something that sparks your fancy. I'm not saying there's anything wrong with spending money on things you like but it's important to prioritize how we spend our time and money. I'm finding this video series to be very helpful. Thanks.

Outerwear is what I dread most, when I remember to do this! My kids are constantly outgrowing winter gear. I’m so glad this is part of the decluttering challenge!

You are so right!!! Outerwear is accumulated over a lifetime and ends up in so many areas🙈!!! Brilliant plan!!! Love your videos and the power hour to music is great🎉👏👏👏🇬🇧 xxx

@TheSecretSlob

2 жыл бұрын

CONGRATULATIONS! You're the winner of the $100 local gift card! Please e-mail me at info@thesecretslob.com to claim your prize. -Steph

@margarethoughton6288

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheSecretSlob Hi Steph, thank you so much for selecting me. It is lovely that you appreciated my post, but I posted it as I genuinely wanted to say thank you for your brilliant idea. I would love it if you donated the local gift card to a hospice or cancer charity local to you x

@ddcjenn

2 жыл бұрын

@@margarethoughton6288 how thoughtful of you!

I love that you don’t throw things away right away. There’s always a possibility that you will find the missing piece(es) somewhere else.

So, I thought my daughter surprised me because my dining room table was cleared and the whole area was beautiful…… I realized it was a dream when I went downstairs and saw that my fish fryer, crockpot and plants were still there and all I could do was laugh to my self and say I guess it was a dream With all your spring decluttering videos I’m dreaming of my house being clean, organized and beautiful 🤩 My daughter was up last night working on decluttering and reorganizing her room

I’m so loving this series!! Small bites at a time; this I can do! This is a tough one, as it’s the only area I’ve kept “Someday” clothing (I’ve a couple beautiful red trench coats that haven’t fit for ten or so years..) I’m especially grateful for the ‘keep what sparks joy’ mentality. I’ve a collection of hats that I wear and I’m keeping all of them. Maybe I’ll create a box of items that I’ll commit to deciding on donating/keep by the end of the month ..but at least I’ll have moved them from their current location and closer to the door. Like I said, this is a difficult one for me

@emilyferrante4589

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Haha I have one pretty red wool coat my hubby bought me when we were dating... well I had 3 kids and it doesnt fit anymore. But I can't get rid of it.

@rjaneellis

2 жыл бұрын

Something that helps me with items like this is to think that someone else would enjoy using the item and be able to get some use out of it :)

Loving the idea of "find a friend" bin! Will be using this one with my kiddos. Thanks Steph!

Since moving from a warm climate to cooler climate, our outdoor wear needs have increased but these things have multiplied while no one was looking. Thanks for the encouragement to declutter and get them out of the house and on to someone who can use them!

Just two little tips to add for anyone interested. 1. It may be a could idea to wait until all laundry is caught up before throwing out any socks, gloves, or mittens that are missing their other half, as its possible they're in a dirty hamper somewhere. 2. Any items that are "a little big yet" or could be used in the future like kids clothes, shoes, etc. It may be wisdom to hold on to as inflation will likely get worse. Enjoyed the video!

Yay for today's challenge! Our mudroom was on my list for today.

We're on our way out of winter and into spring here. It was perfect timing to see what wasn't used this past cold season!! Thanks for the nudge to do it!

I love the point you made about the black boots. Sometimes I think I keep certain things that I don’t use “enough” but it’s so true that some things are necessary even though I don’t use them “all the time”. 😀

I love the fact that this is little by little because my evening can be packed with two young kids. I appreciate you!!!

I’m soo glad you’re helping me decluttter! Last year I went thru my house pretty thoroughly so I didn’t think I needed to declutter now but I like how you’re breaking it down and yes I have found more things to get rid of 😊 I also use your daily routines printable every week and I really like it! I’ve even finally started planning menus for the week down in the little menu corner. I never was a meal planner before but I’m finding out it actually works! Thanks!!

Love this series! I'm hoping today will be an easy one for me. Just got rid of most of my jackets a few months ago!

I'm so glad I'm not the only one who has shoes that need a friend!

The "Friends Bin" is genius! Love the way you used that so you didn't start focusing on trying to find the mates!

Here in south Louisiana, I only need about 10 min to go through outerwear 😆. It is time to declutter fall/winter clothes however. I LOVE the idea of decluttering by clothing category! Great idea! So approachable!!

Having a find a friend box for the duration of your challenge is brilliant

I’ve been decluttering my stuff for 3 years. I’ve finally feel good about my shoe situation. I’m down to less than 15 pairs, not including my yard, rain and snow shoes. Now, it’s to the point if I get a new pair, I get rid of an old pair. Coats and jackets are similar, but was able to part with 2.

For about 10 yrs I had been hanging on to a very classic wool coat from my late mother. I just couldn't donate to a thrift store. At the beginning of 2022 a friend of mine lost everything in a fire that destroyed her home. The coat was her size and I was very happy to bless her with it. ❤

I’m glad I’m not the only one who wears things from high school! For me, it’s sweatshirts. 😂 I struggle with “don’t take out more than you can put away.” I declutter at times when I have a bunch of time, but then I inevitably get tired and leave behind a mess. Maybe small challenges like this are what I need instead of devoting several hours at a time…

I like that your videos only take about 10 minutes. They give me the motivation I need without lasting for ever.

So many cute little hats and mittens in the donation box! Can’t believe the grandkids have outgrown so many so quickly!!

The best part about decluttering is finding lost stuff!

It's always a relief to be able to go through all our winter gear at the end of another Canadian winter to see what we haven't used and pass them along. 😊

honestly this is one area where we have no excess 😂 my husband has 2 coats and my son 2 - I've got 5 but I need formal wear to work, plus playground coats. it helps that decent outerwear is expensive so it reduces impulse buying!

So simple, yet brilliant. The basket for the missing mates. Perhaps it could be a fun game for the kids on a rainy day. Looking for the mates! 🤣

I am the person who buys new shoes only when necessary, but who also don’t throw away the old and worn out shoes. Thanks for the push!

A tattoo artist in our town puts a clothes rack outside his shop with coats on it-free for anyone to take who needs a coat. I’ll be taking several to him tomorrow, thanks to this challenge!

We have a jacket obsession and we live in the PNW where the climate requires so many different types of outerwear. Decluttering these is definitely a project!

When you saId you still wore a jacket from high school I laughed because I can so relate! If we use something it's just too good to let go of and if it's a classic piece it never goes out of style. Win win. XXOO ❤️

There's nothing better than feeling decluttering gives me ! It puts me in such a great mood. 😁

I never wore a coat this year and have more than you in north Canada! WOW. Thanks for the inspiration to say bye! You’re great. Love watching!

I needed snow pants this winter , went to the closet and found the snow pants I used to where when my son was a toddler. He is 27 years old. They fit beautifully and I love them all over again. It was like shopping my closet.

Steph, Another great one. You can only wear one pair of shoes at a time. Get rid of the excess and used items. Thank you for doing this. Plus your bonus on the gift. 🎁 Blessings to you.

I love that idea to have a looking-for-a-friend bin! It makes me smile too.

I like that I can concentrate on one small closet and get it done.

"What Canadian doesn't want another jacket?"....LOl! So very true!! My "coat/shoe closet"... totally needs this make-over! And.... Obviously.. I need to get me a pair of Canadian mitts!!💕🇨🇦 Steph.... I LOVE your excitement for a pair of cowboy boots!!

I just went through my child’s outerwear and shoes in my 15 minutes. Three pairs of shoes, some rainwear, mitts and a hat. These things were more important than my outerwear, that I just decluttered last autumn.

Vacuuming out the shoe bins is always soooo satisfying

My most used winter coat is an LL Bean jacket that was handed down to me from a friend who did not wear it anymore. I have had for at least 7 years and it is still in perfectly good condition. Decluttering can be a blessing to someone else. Thank you Steph!

Great time to go through winter outerwear and shoes. See what I haven’t worn this winter and donate items.

I love how at the end of each decluttering day, I end up with containers and empty shelves. No more moving things around to get to one thing.

I love to see how easy it is for you to get rid of stuff. It inspires me.

My husband and I cleaned out a section of one of our out buildings and it was amazing to see him let go of so many items he no longer needed to hang onto just in case.....

Not an area I would typically think to declutter; thanks for the inspiration.

Wow, I cleaned out some OLD coats! So nice to keep decluttering a bit at a time. It is way easier than a huge 2 day declutter. I will randomly picture an item I can get rid of. Then I run and grab it and put it in the proper box. Retraining my mind-one item at a time!

I can already picture a couple of coats that have stayed around past their prime. Can't wait to release them. Thank you for this building motivation!

Living in the desert, we don’t have a lot of jacket weather. I don’t think we realize here just how many sweaters and jackets we accumulate! Phew. This was a good one!

So relatable! Thanks for another motivating declutter video!

I love the “finding pairs” before making a decision!

I love that you are showing decluttering since you have been in a new home. Moving is a long process, especially after you move in to the new place. Thank you !! Have a lovely day ! 🥰💐🐣🐤🐇🌞🌛🌤🌷💗✝🇺🇲🥰💐🐣🐤🐇🌞🌛🌤🌷💗✝🇺🇲

I love spring - and being able to go through and put away coats. And snow pants. And snowboard gear. I can see the bottom of my coat rack again!

How great it is to have less and less to declutter as we curate what we want and need!

For small seasonal items we use one of those “over the door” clear pocket shoe organizers on our coat closet door. This works even for folding doors because the shoe bin is flexible. We use it for storing hats, gloves, gaiters, earmuffs, cleats, etc. Everyone can quickly find and put back their little things. Each bin has a clothes pin so if the item is wet it can be dried outside of its pocket. At the end of the year we put the whole thing on a hanger in the back of the coat closet. Been successful for 17 years so far. (Family of six!). Tallest gets top row ...down to smallest family member gets bottom row.

Your "looking for a friend" bin was so cute 😁 Anne

Each year when my kids got new winter gear, I would designate last year’s parka and snow pants as ‘around home messy’. Usually their winter things were only slightly small in the fall, when they seemed to want to play outside in the mud, or help wash something before winter really set in. Sometimes those slightly too small things could be used in early spring meltwater mud, as well, so I didn’t have to try to wash and dry soaked, filthy winter gear before school on Monday.

It's oddly satisfying, and motivating, to watch others work through a decluttwring session. I'll definitely be rewatching this series!!

I usually declutter outerwear at the beginning and end of winter because each gives you a different perspective of what you need or use.

I love that you also call shoes and mittens "friends", I also do this with socks.

With seven kids and lots of outerwear, I need to declutter and organize again. Thanks for the motivation! ☺️

This one was easy, postpartum weight gain & body changes forced me to declutter coats & shoes already 😁

Oh Steph... I was so hoping you would do a declutter on these items. I have so many items like this for me and my 3 grandsons... as you know with having kids it adds up so quickly. Also the boys shoe bins are overflowing and I have 2 big boxes of my own. I always just look at this stuff and walk away (overwhelmed) big time! I'm not lazy I have a major back disability and you have made it so incredibly possible for me to get this done. It's because you do things in small chunks and don't push for all or nothing and that's how I need to do things. I'm grandma (66) (widowed) and raising my 3 grandsons and disabled (back)... so it's very hard to do alot at once. Thank you so much for the motivation of doing a little at a time!!! I needed this!!!❤

Hopefully we’re finally done with winter weather so I can declutter the winter gear my kids have outgrown and put away the rest.