As someone who has been a recycler since April,1970 (Earth Day) it hurts my heart to see waste of any kind. HOWEVER,first things first,do whatever you need to do to declutter and simplify your life first, THEN set up the needed ways to be ecologically responsible. I was raised this way,for example,my childhood home had a long hallway from the kitchen to the garage and it was lined with eleven,kitchen size trash cans,labeled for plastic,aluminum,clear glass,brown glass,green glass,etc. you get the picture.( Boy do I miss my mom!) So this comes as second nature to me,but other areas in my life have been a LONG LEARNING CURVE! The important thing is to get started like you have and you’re doing great,proud of you!🥰

@SimplyLibbyt

2 ай бұрын

thank you so much for that!! Your mom seems like she was a very special lady ♥

@lauramitchell6725

2 ай бұрын

@@SimplyLibbyt She was AWESOME!🥰

"I was talking to you guys and you weren't even recording. How rude!" 😂 You crack me up 😂

@SimplyLibbyt

2 ай бұрын

🤣 I'm so glad you found the humor in that lmao

I have no words to express the pride I have for you and your efforts. I find you very funny and your authenticity radiates. Man big ups Libby, there is something so satisfying watching people push through a challenge and not give up. You are very creative with your narrative, story telling, role play and loved the dreaded music choice. Keep shining ☀️ can’t wait for the next challenge 🎉

@SimplyLibbyt

2 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you so much!! 😢❤️

@shawndaniels-lr8mx

2 ай бұрын

@@SimplyLibbytps congrats on 5K followers 👏

I love the inner critic !😆

@SimplyLibbyt

2 ай бұрын

She is really sassy 🤣

@Dana-fn5zt

2 ай бұрын

Too bad she doesn’t listen to it

So I’m not the only one that has bags of bags in bags? 😅 you did great cleaning that closet up. I love seeing the progress you’re making.

Don't feel bad about throwing away candy. Much of it is just chemical junk designed to be addictive. (Like high-fructose corn syrup. It is in everything!) You might also want to research the relationship between processed foods, additives and preservatives with ADHD. Especially Red Dye. And, Frugal Fit Mom does great organizing using Dollar Store containers. Her tips have helped me a lot.

I seem to remember my holiday candy "disappearing" within two weeks of the holiday. That may work for you, too, moving forward 😊

@SimplyLibbyt

2 ай бұрын

🤣 same here!! I should definitely start that lol

@scoutc315

2 ай бұрын

After the first week post-holiday, everyone’s candy is put into a community bucket of candy that’s pulled out for movie nights. It’s been a good change for our family.

Love your humor! And, your grit.

@SimplyLibbyt

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!! ❤️🤣❤️🤣

As one of your “besties”😆 - a small suggestion to help with overwhelm later (as you actively move house in a few months), it might be useful - as you come across the items - to corall the things which are identifiable as yours/his into separate holding boxes marked with your names (or just your things into a marked box) that way you won’t have to sort through loads of stuff again come moving day

@SimplyLibbyt

2 ай бұрын

SMART! I will start doing this as time is dwindling!

When you get to your new place, think about getting some cup hooks or Command hooks; It's really satisfying when you can hang things on the wall instead of having them on the floor. You're doing phenomenally well. PS get your son to help with his room. It's never too early for kids to learn how to take care of their own stuff.

I'd lay a hand towel down on each shelf of the white thing to avoid things falling through

@SimplyLibbyt

2 ай бұрын

genius!

I'm about halfway through but had to stop and say that you are doing wonderfully, Libby. Let the waste be a lesson and move on. Throw out what needs to be thrown out and then you can stay on top of it from here on out. Something I used to do regarding candy when my kids were young is throw everything out before the next holiday. Halloween candy had to be tossed before Christmas, and Christmas had to be tossed before easter. There were long gaps between some holidays but knowing things were handled before the next one came helped. Also, try having a designated gift bag, basket, or bowl that all candy has to be kept in so it doesn't wind up all over the house. And if you think your child simply has too much then thin it out. I cannot wait to see your new place when you move. I think it will be so nice for you to start fresh.

A temporary solution for the candy rack slots where things fall through: cut pieces of cardboard from a box to fit the bottoms of each shelf and that will stop some fall through. You may still get some at the sides but not as much. Cheap and cheerful. :)

I love how you informed the golden retriever at 14:25 that he was blocking the camera so he says,”sorry mom,how about over here?” (14:29)😅🤣😂

@SimplyLibbyt

2 ай бұрын

Literally moved 2 feet and thought it made the biggest difference 😂

Well done for not giving up and for challenging yourself and when you're think you are stuck to somehow find strength to keep on going I am thankful you are getting lovely possitive comments full of nuggets of wisdom and load of encouragement Please please be careful to not get dragged down or stuck by negative uncaring ones especially as they can become huge monsters in your mind but talk it out with someone who loves and cares for you and than let it go and keep on moving forward Wishing you and you son loads of Joy XX

You are doing a great job! I do have one suggestion, if convenient to you, Meals on Wheels would love to have plastic bags to put meals in to distribute to the elderly. It makes it much easier on the volunteers and the recipient, no more juggling cartons of milk, meals and anything else. Thank you for considering this.

@SimplyLibbyt

2 ай бұрын

Thank YOU! I didnt even realize this was a need. I will most definitely look at my local one to donate to! ❤️

I love that….. “I am so lazy” “hey, be nice” we totally need to normalize this! Yes correct yourself. Treat all people kind including yourself. Lovely

Great job Libby! One bag at a time. Be well!

I like you because you’re real. Good job! 😊

@SimplyLibbyt

2 ай бұрын

Awe, thank youuu!!! ❤️

The 'bag of bags' is international. I have 2 aswell - one for 'good bags' and one for 'shoppers' - I can't speak for the whole of the UK, but I'd like to say it's got to be 90%. I've even seen one of our comedians do a piece about his mum & her 'bag of bags'.

@SimplyLibbyt

2 ай бұрын

🤣 Im so happy we all have this experience!!

@sarahkinsey5434

2 ай бұрын

My family has two bags of reusable shopping bags, one bag of plastic bags, and one bag of paper bags

@cazzyuk8939

2 ай бұрын

@@SimplyLibbyt It's totally normal it's just we don't realise until someone else mentions it! You're doing great by the way - just remember Rome wasn't built in a day.

Side note; don’t feel bad about chucking candy!!! I volunteer at a food pantry and we get inundated with candy donations after EVERY holiday and are literally still giving families bags of Christmas candy after Valentine’s Day lol. Even giving it away it’s so much to deal with 🤣

@SimplyLibbyt

2 ай бұрын

That is honestly so good to hear!!

see the trashing of useful things as a lesson learn that will motivate you to rethink a purchase before you make it.

You done so well! It's a ADHD thing to put stuff away then forgetting about them. Out of sight out of mind. ADHD tax is so real we spend so much extra money because we don't see the items. You're not lazy sweetie 🥰

I’m glad I found your channel. Decluttering is…..hard. I just recycled 2 big bags of bags

Hi! Your closet looks beautiful. I take boxes (snack packaging, postage boxes, whatever is the right size) and cut them down for shelf storage to keep things contained. If I come across a better box I swap them out. Also cutting a cereal box flat and putting it over the slats might help with things falling through. I really dislike food waste too, and my inner critic is pretty mean. What helps me is if it's fresh, it decomposes and no harm done. If it's something like candy or not the healthiest option, I look at it as the trash already exists, and is me eating something not great for me worth it to put my body through? Like a ring pop wrapper is already here...whether I eat ir or not won't change that, and is my body better off without the sugar? Yep, so I trash it. Candy inflow with littles is hard, you just have to do the best you can for you and yours in the current stage of life and culture, and you are! I think you're wonderful, inspiring, and have so much to be proud of! ❤

@SimplyLibbyt

2 ай бұрын

this honestly helped me SO MUCH! thank you! ♥

We have been decluttering a single car gatage for 3 weeks.Most after...many dump runs we put most in our new amish yard barn..10 by 16..Honestly..hubby has worked the 21 years 8 to 10 hours and hour commute so 12 hour days.He was wore out..Lots tools,yard stuff,chemicals..Its 99 percent done .feels good.

@SimplyLibbyt

2 ай бұрын

woohoo!!! keep up the great work!

You are hilarious! I love your videos and how genuine you are. Something I’ve learned while decluttering is that the emotions are important. When we get frustrated with stuff, it gets easier to remember for future self not to put yourself through it again. It may not be right away that we remember, but it’s a learning process and getting those decluttering muscle memory 😅.

You’re doing an amazing job!! It looks so good and will make things so much easier on you when you move!

I decided this year to only give 1 piece of candy and 2 small toys or dice which the kiddos enjoy. Less in - less to manage. I absolutely understand the candy issue!

@SimplyLibbyt

2 ай бұрын

That's a great idea!!

Ahh, the "bag of bags". I wish i coud say i just have only one but i've got four: closet, kitchen,trunk of the car and in the office as well. You're doing well and i can't wait the big project: i have to know now. Cheers from Italy. Dan

@SimplyLibbyt

2 ай бұрын

Okay, but its kind of genius to have them in the car!! Mine just get trampled on! ❤️ i am not ready to start the secret project 😭

@danielaferrari1380

2 ай бұрын

@@SimplyLibbyt oh, it's a secret project. I'm good at keeping secrets so i'll wait 'till you're ready. For the bags in the car: they are shopping bags. When I come home from shopping and put away the grocery (or whatever i bought) i hang the bags in the handle (or doorknob) of the entry/exit door, so the next time I go out i remember to put them back in my car.

I think you should throw the old easter candy, when u previously combined it in the old video just bc it probably won't taste as yummy?!

@SimplyLibbyt

2 ай бұрын

i have already thrown out one of the bags 😂 everything in it tasted like a twizzler... even the chocolates so bye bye it went!

Not a perfect solution but I tend to use a lot of ziploc baggies for organizing things and storing them on shelves like yours that do have tons of holes that things can fall through. It does make things a bit easier and then you can see what he tends to gravitate towards more and only focus on getting those type of snacks

I love the inner critic interjections. You do it in a lot of your videos and it’s SOOOO accurate and awesome !!!👏

@SimplyLibbyt

2 ай бұрын

thank you i appreciate that!

So, so proud of you, please be kinder to yourself. Sending lots of love from the UK 😊 xx

If you are planning on moving yourself those large sturdy grocery bags are the perfect thing to use for moving honestly. They fit so much they don't tend to break like trash bags and are great for everything. You can eliminate the cost of purchasing boxes or trying to source them and then you do not have to worry about trying to recycle the boxes after or get them cleaned up because all the bags can just be squished back up inside the one bag 🤣. I moved 4 times in 2 and a half years and not once did I use boxes 🥰

@SimplyLibbyt

2 ай бұрын

WHY DID I NEVER THINK OF THIS!!! THANK YOU!!!! ♥

@emmakelly5284

2 ай бұрын

@@SimplyLibbyt It is the only time having 100s of those bags actually comes in handy 😂 but it should help you save some money every penny counts 🩷🩷

Excellent job!! Love the side by of u w urself w guilt;) and i love the creepy music for the closet of horrors!!😂😂 that closet seems awkward to organize or store anything in bc of the sloped ceiling. Maybe hanging something on the inside of the door w shelves or pockets to use vertical space?

@SimplyLibbyt

2 ай бұрын

😅 thank you!! yes it is such an awkard area ,ive never been able to manage it well but thats a great iddea!

Libby, for your allergies: try to rub a little olive oil up into your nostrils (use your fingers). A lot of the pollen you breathe in will get stuck onto that oil film. It does alleviate some of the allergy symptoms.

I love the music 😂 seriously though I love how relatable these declutters are, just doing little bits at a time and being real.

YOU DID IT! And it was so much fun to watch. I especially loved the narrative with the inner critic, so relatable. Fyi, I too am the most hilarious person to myself. Can't wait to find out what the big thing is that you will be working on....

Excellent job !!!❤❤❤

Just found your channel and I truly think you are doing so well with this project and with working on your self talk and the rest. Really proud of you! Side note I really really wouldn't stress about recycling, unless you know the recycling programs in your community are robust. Most recycling ends up in the landfill unfortunately. And that's not up to you so don't stress if you can help it. Look into it if you want to ease your mind. Although of course it's extremely messed up that this is the case!

so real- im right there with ya! you are helping me declutter!! thanks!

You ARE going to get there, and you are going to learn important things along the way that will have a positive effect on your future. I know it is not easy, but it is doable. And learning we can do hard things is VERY empowering. In reference to your son's habits, in one sense be understanding because he has grown up under some tough circumstances and haven't learned good habits yet. Surely you are providing him a good example now of dealing with the hard things to make your life better, and he will gradually see the benefits that come from all your hard work. On the other hand, he needs to learn that especially now, he needs to help not bring more into the house, help by not making more work for you, and to maintain the spaces you have worked hard to clear. Kids will always say yes to more, but they don't have the maturity to see how they will benefit from less. This is a good time to teach self restraint, taking responsibility for your things, and showing initiative. Better to learn at his age then to be a young adult struggling to get and keep a job because those lessons weren't learned when there were gentler consequences. You are doing a great job raising him, and these are challenges for even 2 parent households. I expect when you move he will recognize that he is kinda the 'man of the household' and will pride himself in doing things to help you. Hang in there girl and keep tackling the hard things! I'm gonna guess the huge project might be a storage unit.

@SimplyLibbyt

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this ❤️ It made me tear up, you are too sweet. 😢

@lauramitchell6725

2 ай бұрын

Karen Page: so well said,balanced but necessary!👍

@karenpage9383

2 ай бұрын

@@SimplyLibbyt You are too! After having my own rough journey at your age, I know what it feels like to be overwhelmed by next level adulting and a big change ahead of you. I was with one guy from high school for 7 years. He had cheated early on but then I thought he had settled down. Nope. Just hid it better. In the end, he just wanted me gone, despite the fact that we had bought a house together. He let me come home to find him behind a locked door with someone else. I never saw who. I lost it and he came out to get me to stop screaming, by throwing me down on the floor, slamming his knee in my chest and breaking 2 ribs. I got lucky there wasn't more damage. He left with her out the back door and I spent the entire night packing my car. Called my parents at midnight and they somehow showed up with a uhaul and boxes just after dawn. He ruined my credit for years and I never got my share of $ on the house. I signed my rights away to be done with him and cut the losses on my credit. I went on to meet the true love of my life who I am celebrating our 31st anniversary with. And together we had the most amazing son, who is turning 23 this week. I know from experience the best growth comes from the hard times. So if it feels like you are stuck in the hard times, pay close attention to the lessons you are there to learn. There is another YT'er who says "Turn your waiting room into a classroom.", which she said in reference to homesteading skills. But it applies to *everything*. Use times of financial struggle to learn how to budget, how to stretch your food, how to do without and find other ways to do things. Use times of loneliness to find ways to make yourself happy so you are less dependent on others for your joy. Use times of struggle to learn how others deal with challenges to learn new coping techniques. Every day presents the chance to learn, whether you are struggling with depression and ADHD or have zero conditions. This time is going to teach you that you can rely on yourself, and you will be teaching your son that lesson in the process. Its ok to show him you struggle, as long as you show him that you persevere and deal with it. You got this!

You're moving forward and doing great.

Great job! Good luck on your next projects! You can do it! 😊

I have similar struggles. I find you very motivating. New subscriber…thanks!

My family has two bags of reusable shopping bags, one bag of plastic bags, and one bag of paper bags. We forget to use the reusable ones even when they are in the car. We do reuse the paper ones for recycling at least

@SimplyLibbyt

2 ай бұрын

Thats my problem too! I've got amazing intentions but terrible execution 😅

@sarahkinsey5434

2 ай бұрын

@@SimplyLibbyt another problem is my boyfriend and I end up doing things on a whim. Like we don’t know what to do for the day and end up at a store where they don’t have bags or you’ll have to buy one. Last week he found one of those nylon bags that stuff into a tiny bag that is now attached to my purse

You did a great job once the bags go ,trash it,ll look alot clearer to you ,keep up the good work

I love how real you’ll videos are and hey from uk 🌍🌍🌍🌍🌸👏

You did great in this one!

Go buy a couple pieces of poster board and cut them down to fit the cart so nothing falls through. Cardboard would work too.

Girl you get me sooooooo motivated. You are amazing!!!

@SimplyLibbyt

2 ай бұрын

I'm so glad! You can do itt!

I love your videos. I think you are such a fun person. Greetings from Belgium.

You’re doing great! Dana K White’s 5 step process would’ve worked nicely on this closet. Progress - only progress. 😊❤

Goodbye ex hello better life His loss enjoy your new journey it will be fantastic!

New subscriber watching back through your videos and I thought I’d suggest possibly using recycled cardboard packaging cut to size in your snack cart to reduce the items that fall through… happy to have found your channel all the way from Australia xx

First time here. Love your conversations with yourself!😅

@SimplyLibbyt

2 ай бұрын

Welcome!! They happen frequently 😅

Libby, keep it up. It is not easy, but doable. Don't forget to take a quick look at what you have before doing grocery. You will save money for other important things.

Looking forward to your car cleaning video!!!

Glad to see you're trying.

Right after Halloween, my kids’ school collects extra candy and straight up donates it to the Food Bank. I wouldn’t donate from your current stash (unless it looks to be in really great shape) but that would be good for the future. I know I’ve definitely appreciate that here.

I feel as if you are doing a good job, i also have a problem letting things go, especially from my first born, my house is very clean and organized for the most part.... but with that being said my problem is i have a basement and some storage sheds that i desperately need to go through but dont want to cuz a lot of my moms things are in there and i know im going to struggle so much trying to get rid of anything that belonged to her. Wish me luck! Also, i hope you continue doing whats best for you one bag at a time 🫶

@SimplyLibbyt

2 ай бұрын

That is so so hard. Its been 8 yrs since my dad passed and we havent gone through much of his stuff. I feel for you and sending you so much love with that journey!

Also I think understanding the real you as apposed to the fantasy one . The one that does all the craft has the stuff but never does it , all the stuff to decorate for spring ( what ever season ) but doesn’t actually decorate .

Just bin it and start fresh. I take it from my kids all the time. You need to meal plan and only buy for a couple of days and eats what’s there. Less is definitely more.

Place mays will help woth stuff falling threw slited shelf

Hi, Bestieeee! ❤

@SimplyLibbyt

2 ай бұрын

Hey!!

I got ocd so I can't have lot of things ...I hate when building work needs doing the mess 😂

❤❤

Put a cardboard liner on your trolley baskets then the things won’t fall through

Can you try a neti pot? It is the least attractive thing you’ll do, but it’s so good. I like the neilsamed squeeze bottle. The allergy dr told me to try it when i was pregnant and it’s made such a big difference!

@SimplyLibbyt

2 ай бұрын

I lovee the neti pot! I havent done one this year but its getting to that point!♥

@Quokkasio

2 ай бұрын

@@SimplyLibbyt Dooooo iiiit! I like the low pressure, high volume squeeze bottles. They make it easy.

With your allergies get local honey and eat it and it will help.

Why not just using the old grocery bags for the trash or as donation bags? So you don't have to buy new ones :)

It be better to have a bit shelving done, this way you be able to have better organized layout of things kept.. Why the hell keep ex stuff return or throw out ASAP!!!😊

The big thing in April are you moving I bet you are. 😊

@SimplyLibbyt

2 ай бұрын

I wish that was the case but nope!!

Use some of those so called fancy bags for future donations.

look at it this way. Since Candy ist is something really unhealthy, you won't do anyone a real favour to donate it. Tossing it basically is a way to safe the world! Sugar can can lead to addiction! And it is REALLY bad for our teeth.

New sub here

@SimplyLibbyt

2 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard!

Also, the cost of being messy/disorganized you're referring to is talked about as ADHD tax. It's big! 😢

@SimplyLibbyt

2 ай бұрын

I cannot believe I had never heard about ADHD tax before yesterday 😂

@mushirahabib442

2 ай бұрын

@@SimplyLibbyt I think we should start keeping a separate budget for that. I recently missed a flight and had to rebook one immediately for over 500$ to be back home by the time I needed to. I'm gonna have to literally pay for that mistake for months to come! 🥺

hey girl good riddance to bad rubbish and I don't mean the trash!!!!❤❤❤❤ bye bro. Your loss.

@SimplyLibbyt

2 ай бұрын

Peace out! 💃

Doing a good job Libbey however be vcareful with the candy is cause rodents and bugs so through it away dont donate.

It’s a miracle your house isn’t infested with roaches

Welcome to the land of the ADHD tax, where you buy things more than once because you forgot you already bought them. It sucks. If your son is old enough, maybe see if he has ideas for decluttering or organizing. It's a useful skill to learn early on, and he might have some ideas that could help you with your goals.

@SimplyLibbyt

2 ай бұрын

I had not heard it called ADHD tax until you said that. OMG it makes SO MUCH SENSE lol

@dirtbagdeacon

2 ай бұрын

​@@SimplyLibbytI have had it happen to me a few times, although people with much more intense ADHD tend to have it happen a lot more. I try to stay very organized and I STILL get hit by the tax, not because I am buying more stuff, but because I forget to pay bills on time or I forget to renew library books, so I get fines or late fees. I have gotten really good at organizing the physical but not as good at organizing the mental. It's a journey, just gotta keep trying.

Is that closet the trash can??

How does it work living with your ex boyfriend? Are you at least friends now. I was just asking because I have been married for 35 years so I was trying to understand it. What is the names of your fur babies? Mine are Emma, Ginny and Luna .

@SimplyLibbyt

2 ай бұрын

We are currently living together until we go our seperate ways this summer. We get along pretty well so but it is still challenging. ♥

It's bordering on neglect to let a child live in these conditions.