New to your channel and love it! I'm 71 yrs old and have lived in this apartment for 23 yrs now. My place has needed decluttering for many yrs but I was still working my way out of "life trauma's", and couldn't get focused for anything. I also couldn't afford a caregiver. So here I am now, really ready to trim things down and in just a matter of a few months I've lost the ability to walk. I'm trying to declutter from my scooter but it is hard to do. So, for what it's worth... people, watch her video and declutter before life moves so fast that something takes away your ability to sort your own belongings. You really don't want someone else doing it for you. God bless this lovely woman who's name I don't know.

@dross24MA

3 жыл бұрын

Hang in there - we are rooting for you!

@dnk4559

2 жыл бұрын

@@antiquenotdead7 thank you for this reminder!

@jennifers1040

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the advice! You motivated me to declutter more.

@Gherkinlife

2 жыл бұрын

Bless you, also her name is Mary Beth

@lindamusser7370

2 жыл бұрын

I hear you! I'm the same age and want to go through my own clutter, not have someone else do it. Being disabled can happen to anyone and very suddenly. Blessings on you.

I decided that if it needs dusting I don't need it.

@TheAtWhatCostBlog

3 жыл бұрын

Amen to that! I like that idea!

@sunflowers730

3 жыл бұрын

How funny! I literally just this afternoon boxed up most of the decorative items in my living room and bedroom, because I'm tired of dusting them! It will be so much quicker to just dust flat surfaces. I'm not ready to get rid of them completely, they are things I enjoy seeing on the shelves, but I don't dust nearly as often as I should because I dread picking everything up and dusting it too. I'm going to put the box away for a while and see if I actually miss them or not.

@sw4035

3 жыл бұрын

1st time watcher! 🌹🎈 I am in the process of moving and downsizing. Have you read 7 by Jen Hatmaker? I am sure you have. Thank you. I look forward to more of your video’s. You are a busy lady and I am encouraged by you. 🙏🏼 God bless!

@jesshothersall

3 жыл бұрын

@@sunflowers730 In Japan they take one ornament out of a cupboard to stand on the surface. When they've had enough of really looking at that one, they put it away, and bring out another. A good way to really focus on each ornament, and the others don't get dusty in the cupboard :)

@vivlee3840

3 жыл бұрын

@@sunflowers730 That's what I'm doing & the first thing that goes through my mind when tempted to buy, is to see it as a "dust collector" or not.... Mostly yes! Don't get rid of precious items until everything else is gone.

For those of you like me who just wanted to know what it was she wouldn't do next time you can skip to 13:00. Thanks for all the other info though. Very good.

@DMills-un1tl

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Exactly what I was looking for.

@campseifer

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! You saved me 13 minutes!

@BrendaPatten1977

3 жыл бұрын

@@campseifer You're welcome!

@kellimoneyhan3017

3 жыл бұрын

Thank goodness!

@brwneyedgrl2301

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I was going to sleep, the voice is so calming

We live in a 600 sq ft house with just the basics. I am in my 3rd year of a no-buy challenge, which keeps things from entering our home. I got rid of about 75% of our stuff in 2017 and decluttered even more in 2019! Very happy now with only what we need!

The regret of seeing how much money was "wasted" on items that were not a neccessary purchase is a hard lesson. If I could go back in time. Ever forward!!!

@TheAtWhatCostBlog

3 жыл бұрын

That used to get me really discouraged, but certainly changed my buying habits! Keep fighting the good fight!

We moved to a smaller house in retirement that had no basement and a much smaller garage. I made up my mind that I just flat out didn't want to store anything. In my last house I spent so much time cleaning storage areas, so I used a spare bedroom as a staging area and I actually sold every tote on Facebook (in 10 minutes...guess we all have stuff). As I decorated the house I shopped the room and every day I picked through stuff in there and made a donation run every friday. Once the house was decorated I gave away everything left in the room. Everything I own you can see or open a cupboard and closet to see. Nothing in storage was a weight off my mind, it was just a bunch of delayed decisions. Having a big house just causes you to have excuses for not dealing with stuff.

@sandragregg9079

3 жыл бұрын

Great system.

@1588chrissy

3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! I’m actually upsizing to a much bigger house - but that doesn’t mean more stuff. I actually plan to have nothing stored away bar a few diy things, paint tins and that sort of thing that you need but don’t want to see! Everything will be visible in a cupboard or shelf. Why have things that are hidden away.

@poodlegirl55

3 жыл бұрын

@@1588chrissy when I got done painting a room I poured the leftover paint in a jar and put in the back of the closet. Great for touch ups and I threw the cans away, they only rust and let the paint go bad anyway. The very last room...the previous junk room...I mixed all the half cans together and painted. It came out gray. No paint cans left....I was pretty freaking serious about no storage haha.

@1588chrissy

3 жыл бұрын

@@poodlegirl55 that is hilarious! I also pour all into jars - very handy for touch-ups and all uniform in shape and size so easy to store. I don’t mind having a small cupboard with these types of things (like brushes, rollers, tools) but I refuse to use my home as a warehouse for shops!

@lollysaldivar3597

3 жыл бұрын

The bigger the purse, the more you put in it!! Same way with a big house. My house used to feel big till “we” filled it with “stuff”!!

I've never regretted getting rid of ANYTHING, only buying things I truly didn't need.

I'm a busy mom too, and have found the only success I've had decluttering was to compartmentalize. One drawer, one shelf at a time. I can declutter a drawer in less than 5 minutes. If I do one drawer a day, my kitchen drawers are DONE by the end of the week. And decluttering is very contagious!

I live now basically in an empty house, it’s an echo chamber. Don’t miss a thing! It’s just stuff.

@patriciabarton6373

3 жыл бұрын

Mine is like yours, happy to hear I'm not alone.

@mercurialpierrot7073

3 жыл бұрын

That sounds too far for me. I want a warm space, just not cluttered.

@S_H9260

3 жыл бұрын

I used to think an empty house was lonely. But now I think it would feel freeing. I've been tied down by stuff, mine and my family's, for years and this weekend I filled a small dumpster. I thought it would be harder than it was, and getting started was *really* tough, but it felt so good as I tossed bag after bag and box after box into the bin.

@karacole2304

2 жыл бұрын

@@mercurialpierrot7073 Agreed. We can have a clean, minimalist home and still enjoy decor and such. I like having decor pillows and big blankets. Nothing wrong with making things "homey."

@FM19MONTH

2 жыл бұрын

@@mercurialpierrot7073 mine is a hot space lol. I am going to tackle it. I don't want my son to have to do it later. 💚

....as the kids turn into adults, you somehow wind up with their "stuff" too. When I retired, as they came over, I purged all of it. The only question asked was "do you want this"? Then I purged all my mothers stuff she had dumped on me she didn't want. Any collections of glasses, dishes, clothes not being worn...gone. Senior Center loved seeing me coming, they had a small flea market. I want to be left with only the things I need.......feels great!

@TheAtWhatCostBlog

3 жыл бұрын

My folks retired to their motorhome and I had a huge influx of stuff. I know both she and I are glad to have a whole lot less. And what a wonderful thing to be able to do for the Senior Center! Nice job!

@martaescobar7625

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheAtWhatCostBlog We have a lot of organizations, including churchs, that people donate to. I have seen them send large truck loads anytime there is a hurricane or storms that take peoples belongings. I think at different times in our lives, we accumulate what is needed for the moment, and don't get rid of the old.........it hit me at retirement:)

@dross24MA

3 жыл бұрын

I am *still* looking for places to donate good but no longer needed items. I have a hard time throwing out items that *should* be recycled but items that our collection service will not accept. I ended up with my parent's belongings, with family items that other members said they wanted but could "not take right now", with the kid's belongings as they headed off to college and new jobs far away, with friend's overstock when they downsized, and with my own things accumulated over the past 60+ years.

Children can and should be taught to help clean as a family. They are able to load a dishwasher and clean up toys, make beds at an early age. It makes them feel like part of a team.

@kookietherapy9398

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, the kitchen looked like she is living w 3 wild animals, and obviously she has allowed that to happen.

@JCX-9

3 жыл бұрын

So true, I think one of the things where i failed as a parent. My kids are great otherwise.

I am so impressed with you! Working full time mom, clean house, Bible Study, youtuber! So inspiring!

When I handle something, anything, I always ask myself "am I using this enough to keep" and "would someone else get more enjoyment out of this". That has helped me to get rid of so many things as I am not "losing" something but my donation may be a blessing to them.

I have found that I want to OWN my items instead of my stuff owning me......meaning to have just enough of things that do not overwhelming me!

@TheAtWhatCostBlog

3 жыл бұрын

Amen to that! Love this!

Thank you! I feel that "I'm just shuffling stuff from one place to another" and never see the clean results.

@TheAtWhatCostBlog

3 жыл бұрын

It does take time....but the biggest help for me was to be ruthless! I also recommend the method Dana White describes in Decluttering At the Speed of life. She, Dawn, and Cas from Clutterbug have a course that will open again in April and it is excellent!

@Soo_Blessed

3 жыл бұрын

Don't be like me and spend 50 years shuffling stuff around Josh Becker said You don't need to shuffle it around if u get rid of it His story about his child outside and him not having time to play with him because he was so busy shuffling the stuff around got to me I can't change THAT in my life or my kids lives and my grandchildren lives Because it happened their whole life Then my granddaughter admitted as a grown-up they were embarrassed to bring people over to my house I didn't even know it cuz I was too busy shuffling trying to make room for everything. 😪😭 Be wiser Things AREN'T the important things in life God is Your family is You are your friends are .... Good luck

@Dream-bebe

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheAtWhatCostBlog : how did you handle when you kids wanted to keep their clothes or toys?

My parents decluttered in their 70s and it was a family gathering - so us kids were able to have some treasured items and mine are on display - I cherish them very much.

I collected items from each room and moved them into my attached garage. From there, I boxed up (and donated) what I didn't need. Left behind were my (useful but) occasionally used items which I put into clear bins then stacked on shelving units in the garage. My house is decluttered but I have what I need. Shelving units and clear bins are worth the investment.

You and your channel are an answer to a prayer. Decluttering while praising God. Your guidance and insights are exactly the motivation I’ve been needing and praying for. Thank you and God Bless.

I love your voice it is understandable and clear. First time I have seen your channel. You would be good at doing audio voice books. Very clear and easy to hear. Just my opinion. Thank you for the content. Don't change it. I do not have to turn it up to hear you. Love your style and color in your home.

@TheAtWhatCostBlog

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I noticed that too. Thank you for the feedback, it’s much appreciated! ☺️

@nancyblockcolsky1387

2 жыл бұрын

I totally agree!

@carolgeorge6409

Жыл бұрын

I also love your calm voice. It helps me relax into things

I've watched many declutter vlogs. I am a rare person who actually feels stressed and anxious if my house is too bare. I feel the best when there's a few toys and other things out of place. It makes it feel cozy and homey and worth paying the money to live here because it's lived in. I also love studying about Our Savior Jesus Christ each day💕😊

@painteroflove

3 жыл бұрын

My husband said it makes him nervous to have things too tidy. I thought he was JOKING (of course) because I like things beautiful (i.e. aesthetically arranged). Eventually I learned that he was NOT joking!? Go figure.

@cherrymartini

3 жыл бұрын

I think it is finding your own balance that works for you!

@2Blessed

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I feel the same - I am currently decluttering because we do have way too much stuff that isn't used, won't be used, etc, but I certainly am NOT a minimalist. I enjoy watching decluttering and minimalism videos to get inspiration and ideas. My everyday home decor is kind of cottagey and cozy, with a good bit of decor, but everything is loved, beautiful, and has been collected over a period of time. Bare spaces feel cold and lonely to me!

@livebeyondthesurface1735

Жыл бұрын

Same! I like some aspects of a minimal lifestyle - but I appreciate a place that isn’t too bare. I gained a few good takeaways here though. 👌

My biggest mess : my kitchen. Got rid of a lot of spices. Also piles of clothes everywhere. I just want to move out and start fresh somewhere else.

@nanilentz9695

3 жыл бұрын

No....do not move out.... just yet!!? Stop buying this year... except for healthy food. But ...stage your place and declutter...get book from library...that gives you idea of what you need as functional. Carry everything else to needy people or give to church thrift or Goodwill. Only keep what you need...for weeks wear...and only few on Sunday or out with hubby wear. Get rid of fluffy stuff you wear ... hubby's don't like to see you in that anyway. Some women still want...that Grammy look??? I am 80...next month...love simple... not old Grannie look....and my given name is "Nani" 🤭☺️

I don't think I came upon your video by chance. I've prayed for guidance for my daughter with a new home & baby. I think your page was my answer . To God be the glory.

@TheAtWhatCostBlog

2 жыл бұрын

Praise God! I'm so glad you have found it helpful!

Please don't be upset with this comment - it's coming from relief, not from spite. I am so glad you showed the videos of your clutter BEFORE you decluttered- it made me feel so much better. I am just starting my declutter journey, and have tackled very small projects. After seeing where you started, I feel more confidence that our house CAN be decluttered, despite my family not wanting to get rid of ANYTHING.

@TheAtWhatCostBlog

3 жыл бұрын

I wish I had taken more “before” footage, in those really early stages I didn’t think I’d ever put those pictures out into the universe. 🤦‍♀️ I thought my house was the only one. Nope....totally not the only one. Everyone has stuff somewhere! 😊

I started decluttering the things I valued most. I did not want any other gods before me and where I was spending my time was where my heart was.

"I just need just what I need." Very wise. This will be my new mantra.

I had a broken water heater, unnoticed for a couple of weeks. You just know that flooded some space where I had items I cherished stored. I started looking at what I called just junk, extra linen, books, furniture, televisions, you name it, I had it and most to none being used, stored in some of those bins. I offered what ever the grown kids wanted to keep and donated the rest to anyone needing it, the neighbors, friends. I took a month to get uncluttered, still living the same, and I wouldn't go back to that again. For myself, I am mid-seventies age, I don't ever want my kids to deal with anything like this after I'm gone. A little encourage to anyone of age, really, I had to take care of my Mom's and it makes it very hard on your heart trying to decide what to keep, I ended with a lot and she wouldn't have wanted me to struggle over making those decision. Best of luck to those ppl decluttering, it is worth the time and effort.

I agree: when you clear your space, you clear your mind, your time and your resources for what truly brings you fulfillment and peace.

The hardest part is starting & fighting with perfectionism. Done should be good enough but my clutter really stress me out. I love how you ended this video. Thank you!

@TheAtWhatCostBlog

3 жыл бұрын

“Done is better than perfect” has been a sort of mantra for me for the past year. At some point I’ve got to call it done....it may not be perfect, and at some point I can go back and edit a space...but at some point I’ve got to be willing to just focus on maintaining it. My clutter stresses me out too. Truthfully maintenance helps more than decluttering for me, once the stuff is out. It’s like decluttering is a breath of fresh air and maintenance helps me keep taking those deep breaths. ☺️

@peggynorwood8103

3 жыл бұрын

I love your voice...you know how to punctuate and that makes it more enjoyable to listen.....Love your spirit.....

@supercrazydesi

3 жыл бұрын

I procrastinate everything because I want to do it perfectly. I always feel overwhelmed and achieve nothing.

@chewlinchia3542

Жыл бұрын

Oh yes. I am not perfect either. I regularly declutter my closet, jewelry,.etc. but I have still have a problem. I already got the habit of decluttering the areas I am v.good at and can maintain quite well but always ignore my office stuffs. Thus, when I need motivation to declutter spaces I am weak in I will look at these videos. No one is perfect. I just take it as a journey

@carolgeorge6409

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree❤️

I’ve only regretted one ‘rage purge’. The benefits usually outweigh any regrets. Onion method is too slow for me. LoL

My kids are grown. We only have a cat. I started decluttering during the pandemic. I’m a crafter and I love changing decor for the changing of the season. I’ve come a long way. But I still have a LONG way to go. I’m not into total minimalism. But I don’t want to leave my children (2) with a high mess. So I keep plugging along. Everything I do purge makes someone else happy I hope.

You have a beautiful clear voice, so nice for us with hearing loss. Thank you.

@TheAtWhatCostBlog

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Angela, that is so sweet. 🥰

Seeing another working mom makes me more motivated. Sometimes when I see all of the SAHM channels, I feel like there’s no way I can do as much as they do since I’m gone from my house so much. It’s encouraging to know that it can be done

@TheAtWhatCostBlog

3 жыл бұрын

It’s tough! You are among good company friend. It’s all about maximizing short amounts of time. The less you have to take care of....the less you spend time taking care of “things.” But, I don’t at all regret taking a day off work to declutter when everyone else is at school or daycare. Just gotta do what works for you. You can totally do this!

Having so much stuff just weighs you down. Keeps you from moving forward in life.

I have anxiety and I have way too much stuff! I am really trying to change! I know that I have way too much stuff. I am anxious as well. I want a clean clutter free home that I can be proud of. Some things are so hard to get rid of. Like grandma's dishes. I just have to realize I have grandma's memories I don't need her dishes. Your video relates to me so much! I move messes. Then I have more messes! You are an inspiration!

@Camilla-cb4kl

3 жыл бұрын

If you are not ready for the grandma dishes just do baby steps. Start with what is easier. Also for me it really helps to say thank you to that object aknowledging it was important in my life but i don’t need anymore. Or Maybe you can honor her memory having one of the dishes in display, and the others sold/given

@christinewithers3283

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I am so happy I found you all. You are all wonderful and I am blessed

@username00009

2 жыл бұрын

Also consider USING grandma’s dishes. I used my great aunt’s china as daily dishes when my daughter was in kindergarten and first grade. It’s been packed since we left that house because I don’t want to chance dropping it on the tile floor, but I’m hoping the next house will have softer hard flooring so I can bring it out again.

I found your video just a few minutes ago and I must say I find your tone incredibly refreshing. I can tell that you're here to help without an interior motive. The way you're speaking is calming and inspiring. I am heading over to subscribe as I finish writing and watching. Thank you for inspiring me ❣️Also, I love the fact that you weave in time for Bible study and family time.

@TheAtWhatCostBlog

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you so much for watching!

I’ve been desperate to get my home in order and declutter. I’ve been stuck for a long time and it’s been so discouraging cause even though my desire to do it is there, I become intimidated by the mess, the boxes of junk I’ll put aside and basics my bedroom became the room I stuffed everything in in order to have the rest of the house look decent. I always feel no peace and I know it’s the house, It literally had stopped me from being successful at homeschooling my kids, having Bible studies in my home that I feel God is leading me to do cause I’m always waiting to get it together but it’s like a battle in my mind and I decided that I’m not letting satan do this to me no longer! He’s under my feet snd I’m taking authority over my household. It’s overwhelming and often I start going through stuff and especially papers takes awhile and it tedious and I don’t end up finishing and I end up not following through to complete it and get an entire room finished. So I’m thinking I have to approach it differently like the onion method that Minimalist Mom channel talks about cause I started watching her now snd I’m inspired. I love how you talk about your goal being to grow in relationship with God having that time for him cause that’s exactly why I want to do this! I want to do Gods will and he’s calling me and I know he’s been dealing with me on the house awhile now in order to move forward and serve him snd my family better( I’m a mom of 5 with 2 step kids) I was a minimalist when I got married and had peace. But I had no idea my husband was I’ll say boarder line horder, we always stored his stuff for when we get a bigger house, It became a nightmare having so much that he didn’t want me to touch. So this is what makes it a bit harder. He’s trying and I’m being more consistent to pray for him to fully surrender to God as I have now, cause All this messy life actually cause much craziness and eventually I fell from the faith and into sin after awhile but God showed me I could do nothing apart from him! I repented of all the years I didn’t trust him and committed to praying and reading the Bible and I found the true Jesus of the gospels and have experienced so much deliverance and healing for me and my family! It’s been amazing the power of God. Anyone reading this please pray I overcome this stronghold and constantly persevere so get rid of 80 % of our stuff and my husband jump on board so we can have the peace, joy and freedom to serve God to the fullest, focusing on the things that really matter. I’m done allowing this to torment me, I believe I can do it with Gods helping me to not give up. Thank you so much.❤️🙌🏼📖🙌🏼❤️

@juliec3437

3 жыл бұрын

Can relate 🙂. And I only have two kids, and one clutterbug hub. But simillar issues! It's a process. 😔 Sigh

@username00009

2 жыл бұрын

The Clutter Clarity channel is great, as are The Minimalists, Minimal Mom, ClutterBug, and Dana K. White. The most important thing to realize is that we’re all different, and what we do with our stuff is a reflection of how our brains work. Clutter Clarity points out that true hoarders aren’t as common as one would think by how often the term is thrown around; it’s more likely that your husband either grew up poor and wants to always be prepared by having the things he may need on hand, or he’s an excessive accumulator who loves possibilities. If the former is the case, try looking up the Minimalists’ 20/20 rule. If the latter is true, Dana K. White is amazing because that’s how her brain works and she found a practical way to work past that. ClutterBug is great for helping people to see that what you may think is clutter is simply your husband’s preferred organizing style. Organizing styles are a combination of either micro or macro organizing preferences (e.g., do you like to throw all the office supplies in one container or have them sorted into smaller categories) and either visual or hidden storage. I hope some of these concepts will help you better understand both yourself and your husband!

Honey, I really wish you tube was a thing 30 years ago when I was a struggling mother and wife! I tried so many books and I can honestly say, your videos would have been so much more effective for me! I have several young women in mind to refer to you when the topic comes up again, and I know it will. You speak very clearly and honestly, like a good experienced friend would have. Of course we were just getting into sharing this stuff with each other, hence the books, when I was younger. Live and learn and share.

@TheAtWhatCostBlog

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that Valerie! Thank you! Send them my way...we all need support and encouragement!

The sacrifice of a brief season of time not spent with family is only TEMPORARY, leading to the freedom of time spent together that is TRULY quality, wholesome and lasting.

@TheAtWhatCostBlog

3 жыл бұрын

Helen, you hit the nail right in the head! Thank you! 😊

Finally! A full time working mom like me! I love you tubers, but I never relate because I have to work 40 hours and week and declutter in my free time / weekends. I thought I was blazing my own trail. Glad to see someone else is doing it too!

@TheAtWhatCostBlog

3 жыл бұрын

Same here friend! Welcome!

You are amazing. No way could I do all of that! Then again I am 69 years old. My sis and I have been working on going thru our family's stuff for over two years. Our brother left 3400 square feet in his business and his own stuff to mom and dad's stuff in the family home which was lived in for 66 straight years. Long story but I actually have two houses full. We both are in our sixties, work full time and have chronic illnesses! You are inspiring my dear.

Oh my word! SOOO glad I found you. Not for me but to help my child. Your channel is so much needed. Thank you.💘

One thing that helped me was a set of safety pins for each child, when they take their socks off they would pin them together, put them in the hamper, then in the wash, and then off to the dresser. all ready matched fast and easy!!! BIG TIME SAVER!!!

@nancywhitmore3497

2 жыл бұрын

I do this, too! It saves time AND there are no more missing socks! Yay!

Love the drapes in the background. Your home looks lovely.

@davisholman6518

3 жыл бұрын

I thought the same thing - wish she would tell us where she got them.

My husband and I moved after 7 years in our previous house and I seriously purged a ton of stuff BUT a lot of our clothes ended up in a spare bedroom upstairs. Yesterday I set a timer for 15 minutes and filled 3 garbage bags with clothes that either I didn’t like or didn’t fit. 15 minutes! Now the key is getting that stuff to Goodwill...

@TheAtWhatCostBlog

3 жыл бұрын

Woo hoo! 15 minutes is awesome! Way to go!

@mksugerman1500

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheAtWhatCostBlog and today I brought the bags to Good Will and then bought a ton of stuff from the Dollar Store and donated them to the Women’s Shelter. I do not belong to a church so my New Year resolution was to donate a significant amount of money (items needed) to charity each time I get paid. So I am trying to find improve myself a little at a time

@razorbladelemonade

3 жыл бұрын

I just take bags and boxes for donation immediately to the car otherwise they’ll linger too.

@alcogito8287

3 жыл бұрын

Put them in the trunk of the car. Someday you won't be far from Goodwill.

@BEAUTYnIQ

3 жыл бұрын

I used the time during part of 2020 to de-clutter a few rooms, but the goodwill center was closed .. I had MORE clutter in my livingrm than when I started ! it was piles of items lined up to the door ! of course the other rooms were better off but it stopped me from continuing because I wanted the piles gone before I endeavored further .. eventually they opened and I donated .. watched this vid to help get me going on the last roommmm ..

When people say more clothes make more laundry...This assertion denies the laws of physics 😁 A few things have to be happening. 1) People are changing clothes more than they should. 2) People are putting clean clothes into the laundry. or 3) The laundry is piling up making a bigger job once it is tackled (so the amount of work for the amount of days is the same, just is more pleasant to keep up than catch up). I used to do #3 when I was a young mom, and we had to address #1 and #2 with the kids. Having very minimal wardrobes for a time helped us develop the good laundry habits, but as our wardrobes have grown larger over time, the problem has not come back, because in the end it is about habits, not the number of clothes. We do like keeping our closets decluttered for other reasons though, like it is easier to find things and put things away.

@TheAtWhatCostBlog

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! That is very true. Our issue has been having way too much to dirty up before we "HAD" to wash it. That's the issue right, why wash laundry before the hampers were full or we ran out of undies? Our issue was originally enough hampers for 14 loads of laundry. Waaaaaaayyyyyy too much! Having less has definitely helped build more positive habits and if we get behind because well....life...it doesn't take nearly as long to catch back up.

@bananaanna1373

3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU!!! 7 days=7 undies no matter how many are in my drawer. Most people have too much but I don’t want to have to wash my underwear 3 times in 2 weeks or go without. I have always kept up on my wash....it’s a natural thing for me so maybe that’s why I think it’s a little overdone by some in regards to the very few clothes. We should be able to go more than a week if we have to. We wear our jeans at least a few times. Tops, undies and socks don’t take up very much room. I want my clothes to work for me, not be under the g*n to wash them every few days even if I have to lose sleep to do it.

@BEAUTYnIQ

3 жыл бұрын

Laundry was my worst chore .. I was great with kitchen, food, dishes even vacuuming and taking care of kids, dogs, bathrms, the pool, etc .. but laundry always a huge pile ! and I dreaded it .. ugh

Coming over here from the MM. First time watching one of your vids! Loved it. Been on this minimalish journey since last summer. It’s so freeing 😊 i share your sentiments of deepening my relationship with Christ.

@TheAtWhatCostBlog

3 жыл бұрын

So glad to have you here! Welcome!

I’m so glad I found your channel! I love finding other Christian woman to listen too! It’s a hard thing to find now days

I really like that you got straight into the subject of the video. Excellent start! I am decluttering my house. We downsized into a 1200 sq ft home. It has no room for clutter! It's a new way to live & does not allow for "wiggle room!"

@TheAtWhatCostBlog

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Excited to see where this journey takes you!

Your house is so warm and inviting. It’s beautiful!

@TheAtWhatCostBlog

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Detachment from the material, the worldly "things" is the key to growing closer to Christ. It's also incredibly hard to do & so many of us struggle with it. How ridiculous is that when you think of the unimaginable glory of our God we are missing out on because we can't take our eye off of our "stuff!" My main issue is that my brain kicks in while trying to declutter. I literally argue with myself... What if I need it? You haven't worn it in 3 yrs... I know but what if... What if... What if... I need a "whatifectomey!"

The amount of times I have decluttered my house in a feng shui attack only to realise that I needed those things later on down the line 😕

@aMYusername

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! I have to be careful about that too. I'm a creative person and multitalented so crafts and tools should be here to stay until I can't do it anymore.

@Soo_Blessed

3 жыл бұрын

But for me it still made my life better even if I had to go buy another bunt pan I donated ..... 😊

@johnonethree

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. The one good thing about putting it all into storage first is that the things you think about that are in storage, you can reclaim. Funny how it works. Everything else is fairly forgettable junk.

@kayfr3841

3 жыл бұрын

@Samantha Stevens oh no! So sorry for you. I misplace my engagement and wedding ring once. Hunted high and low for hours, cried a lot. Thankfully I finally found it. But I do remember that feeling.

@Lisawhatshersname

3 жыл бұрын

@Samantha Stevens oh no! So sorry. I also had to get rid of my ring, but mine was cut off bcz my finger was swelling too badly and it was cutting into my finger

I just found your channel. So glad I did! I am a preacher's wife and I am trying so hard to declutter. I can totally relate to tote shuffling! Thanks! May Jesus continue to bless you and your family

Your honesty and vulnerability is absolutely refreshing! And thank you for the relatable reality checks! You rock!

Very nice presentation and you have a good sense of humor! Loved the plug and your house looks fabulous! They say that once things are cleaned out new and better things (not actual things but more the way your faith grew) come into our lives.

I am just finishing up the whole house declutter - it wasn't a get rid of a lot, I had done that a few years ago. And, as for family time -- don't you have more time now that you have decluttered? I would explain my LR being full of containers to everyone who came. I find that the system is ongoing. I am very old and so I really do not need chaos - when I grew up a Master BR closet was about 2' wide. We did not own so much and we were much more life oriented. Sharing meals was far more common. Also, what they call tiny homes today and they cost so much were about the size of a family home in 1800 and 1900s. I do not like the term minimalism - I prefer simple, peaceful, or contented to describe the uncluttered life. Stuff can get in the way of spending time with the Lord all the time. Great job if what I can see in this video. It looks like a space that one can live in and think in.

These points really hit home with me. As a teacher, I am too exhausted during the school year to care about messes when I get home, esp. during this pandemic. So, I was looking at summer as my time to purge. I created a to-do list which I thought would help but just overwhelmed me. Now that summer is near over, I'm battling frustration and disappointment in myself over what did NOT get accomplished. I know I need to embrace the "leave no mess behind" style and give myself grace and time. I love how you ended with the motivation aspect. Both of my parents died within a year of each other. The clutter that was left behind for my sisters and me to deal with hasn't been all fun (we did find some wonderful treasures among the clutter). I determined to NOT do that to my children. I also want to have more time for people in my life, not bogged down with managing my stuff. I love the added aspect of time with the Lord. That sounds so peaceful and necessary for my mental and spiritual health. Thank you so much for your words of experience and wisdom!

ok, on 3/23 got rid of 3 engines (none worked, "oh they can be saved") yea, they can also be recycled. Today, two new tie rod parts for a car I let go 3 years ago.... and I also asked my uncle for a title to a wrecked car he has had since 1965 whcih he gave me in 2010 !! I have done very little to fix it but accumulated parts for the next owner to restore ! I can't wait for it to be gone, so tired of looking at it....the 80% of stuff going was on my mind this morning....

I have been on my journey to minimalism for 4 years now as I have found it is not just a one day thing and a continuous way of living. Continuing to declutter often and take a look at your "stuff" and life. It has helped me so much with my anxiety and being able to now spend so much more time with my family instead of spending all day cleaning all of the "stuff" we used to have. Now we are looking to sell our house so this minimalist mama is getting rid of SO MUCH more that I thought was already minimal enough. It's so fun finding new things to declutter and life without!

@TheAtWhatCostBlog

3 жыл бұрын

YES! I wish we had discovered minimalism before we moved into this house. Turns out the amount of space wasn’t the issue. 😉 fishbowl syndrome. We just grew to fill it.

This is my first visit to your channel. Let me say I so enjoyed your deep honesty about the work, both physical and emotional that goes into this process. I subscribed. Thank you.

@SarahLizDoan

3 жыл бұрын

Same here

Your hubby vacuuming in the background! So sweet👍🏼♥️

@TheAtWhatCostBlog

3 жыл бұрын

He’s a catch, for sure!

A breath of fresh air!

Also for those of you that are even deeper decluttering interest people, there is a lady that wrote the book called Swedish death cleaning. Morbid title but fantastic ideas. I bought the book and put it on my Kindle on my iPad. But the concept is you only keep what you really want. And the things that others loved or you would like to share with them, you do it now while you're alive. Not once you're dead. And it's very soul satisfying.

@angelag.johnson1985

3 жыл бұрын

I've got the Book and it is Great !!! The Best Gift You can leave Your family is Not a Mess to Clean Up.

I use my “FlyLady Zones” decluttering the same way I shop. I didn’t buy it all at the same time, I get rid of it as I feel “I don’t use it anyway, get rid of it”!!! I don’t follow a time limit, nor a numbers game, “37 fling boogy”. Nor a one thing day one, two things day two & so on for 30 or 31 days. I do it at MY leisure. I keep a box at my front door for the stuffI haven’t or won’t be using, figuring if I need it BEFORE I get it to charity I can go dig it back out. Our charity shop only accepts donations Tue & Thur. Then there’s also my church who sells it to fund this event or that.

@TheAtWhatCostBlog

3 жыл бұрын

You have really got this down! Way to go! 🥰

@poodlegirl55

3 жыл бұрын

That is great. I didn't know I had so much paper clutter until after I moved. I gathered the paper from every room and filled two large boxes. Every evening I took a little flat basket over and pulled a bunch of stuff out and would sit and relax watching videos and sorted the stuff. In the morning I shredded, trashed and filed the stuff. Funny, when the boxes were empty after about two months I kind of missed my routine, but I don't miss the stuff, I deal with papers every day.

@Angel-yz8gt

3 жыл бұрын

Love flylady

I have always felt over stressed over all the STUFF! Your spot on.

Yes!!! THANK YOU MARYBETH -THANK YOU DAWN

I’m so glad to have discovered your channel! Thanks for sharing your insights.

I’ve found that I really like having a good many things but can achieve the same serene external look just by having the right storage solutions. In fact before I bring something new into my home I plan exactly where I can put it so it doesn’t make the room look cluttered (I make art, collect crystals, sew, cook,etc.) With some foresight you can have it all and still have that simple serenity in your home.

@TheAtWhatCostBlog

3 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you’ve found a balance that works for you! Having things that you love and are able to manage is half the battle. ☺️

@lindag5076

3 жыл бұрын

You sound really organized. Would love to see photos or video and how you do that 😄

@l.a.w.79

3 жыл бұрын

@Christine show me how!!!

@christinecortese9973

3 жыл бұрын

@@l.a.w.79 I just buy interesting old dressers or cabinets from thrift stores or online. Then I load them up with my stuff.

@BEAUTYnIQ

3 жыл бұрын

@@christinecortese9973 do you know that's part of my issue .. I emptied out 2 storage units and don't hav enough room .. so in an attempt to 'organize' I also hav emptied the closets, cupboards etc so they are empty with boxes sitting in the room !!! (lol yes really) all waiting til I finish and decide what goes where, and what to keep .. oy .

Tote shuffling is a thing! I can organize anything, absolutely anything but I don’t want to spend my time organizing I want it gone.

@TheAtWhatCostBlog

3 жыл бұрын

Amen friend! I have donated most of my totes with the stuff in them because I don’t want to run the risk of filling them back up!

@trumax33

3 жыл бұрын

Lol! I didn't know (until recently) there is a name for that thing we do: "tote shuffling"! 😂

@kimberlygraham8565

3 жыл бұрын

I second that!! If a tornado came and blew it away, I’d be so happy. Except my few outfits I truly look and feel good in… can’t replace those… I realized even my photo albums stress me… way too many to just enjoy and I can’t remember dates and places and faces. And that is on top of 45k on my computer!!! Why can’t we just let it all go??????

The Kon Mari method avoids the rage purge and feeling as though you've missed something whilst creating a trail behind you, just FYI ✨

Your story is motivating me to go through my home and do what needs to be done, declutter! 😊

I've started to declutter- donating everything. It's very overwhelming at times. Hopefully I'll get there too!

@TheAtWhatCostBlog

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it is! But it won’t always be like this. Keep going, little by little you’ll get there!

Girl you are preaching to me !!!!!!!!SO GLAD I FOUND YOUR CHANNEL

Inspiring in so many ways! Blessed and safe days!

You did a beautiful job. Thanks for your encouragement.

Thanks for honestly sharing your decluttering journey. It's motivating to keep decluttering my home.

@TheAtWhatCostBlog

3 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it!

If you don't feel like donating the clutter. Post it on Craigslist under free and people will come and pick it up. I have given away furniture, makeup, dishes, clothes, art, school supplies, etc.

@dross24MA

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds good, but intimidating, learning how to post & manage that activity and how to deal with people, especially if two people want the same thing...indecision = arrrrgh!

Love your video! So glad I found you 🥰

Loved hearing this! I can totally relate.

First time I've watched your channel. Found you on the Mega March playlist. You are inspiring! Thank you.

@TheAtWhatCostBlog

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! ☺️ so glad you enjoyed it!

I'm a new subscriber and this video was truly needed. It's so refreshing to hear you share your faith and beliefs regarding your everyday life. You have encouraged and inspired me to declutter my entire home. I finally see how it has kept me from making my home my family deserves. Again continue to be blessed for you are truly a blessing. 🙏👍

I have been looking at "decluttering" videos for a year or more. I have tackled various areas over & over. You give me some serious things to think about!!!!! Thank you!

audio is beautifully modulated and clear - clarity of approach to decluttering gives me hope - I've subscribed - thanks so much!!!

Wow! Amazed@ your full schedule! I need this!!

Thank you!!! I really needed to hear this. God bless 🙏

Your house is beautiful now. It was worth it.

@TheAtWhatCostBlog

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

So glad I came across your channel! Thank you for your perspective. Totally relate to the rage purges! Definitely looking forward to exploring your other videos 😊

First time I have watched your video! I really enjoyed it and I subscribed. Love your calm voice and enjoyed you sharing your decluttering process. I have been on a downsizing, decluttering process for about a year now. Definitely closer to my goal.

This is great, been worried about over doing decluttering, but also really want to be living with less stress.

Thank you for this video! ❤

So excited!!! Spreading His Word for His glory!!! 🙏🏻🛡⚔️

Enjoyed your video. I just cleaned out my home office. Got rid of 3 hefty bags. My rule: only touch each item once. No shuffling...file get rid of. I worked from left to right. Took me 2 weekends. I also use fly lady method for my kitchen. Run dishes in dishwasher at night. No dirty dishes. It helps me stay centered and positive.

Thank You so much for the motivation!!!!

@ourtinynest6538

3 жыл бұрын

I need to declutter 80% of my homes items!

I love your transparency!

A Wonderful video! Thank you for sharing your thoughts! Cannot wait for your next video.

@TheAtWhatCostBlog

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

💛 love this!

Very good!!!! Wow! ♥️ I'm your newest subscriber ☺️ God bless you and your family 🙏🏽

First time here... liked & subscribed. So needed! Thank you! 🤗

Such a clear and flows voice with a perfect story reaching so many points! Tfs. Excellent video.

Thank you so much for putting words to this cycle that I'm stuck in!

Faith and minimalism? So glad I found your channel! :)