As a minimalist for 6 years I have to say you're one of the youtubers that I really see a change in the mentality, a lot of youtubers put minimalism in the title because it's trend but I feel like you really want to change. Some advices: 1 you'll want to get rid of everything at first but then you're find your balance. 2. Minimalism it's different for everyone, just do what feels confortable for you and your family. Don't feel intimidated by the minimalist community, unfortunately just like in the Sahm there's a lot of fakeness and people trying to sell an lifestyle. 3. More than decluttering, it's important to rethink our buying, buy less, and use the money for things that really matter. 4. I can guarantee you gonna miss some stuff but we figure out a way of doing things without. 5. You don't have to get rid of all sentimental or important things. Good luck on your journey👍 Sorry about the mistakes, english it's not my first language.

@danniraearranged

3 жыл бұрын

One of the things I was going to discuss in future videos is the difficulty I will have with shopping, with bringing things into the home. Because you are right re thinking the way I shop and buy things, being selective on what I bring into the home is going to be very key! These tips were incredibly helpful and I greatly appreciate it! My husband is completely on board with this change which is really awesome! That helps! And I really appreciate you saying you see a real change! Thats really awesome! Thank you so much for watching and being here!

@katarzynazofia

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yes! I often see these decluttering and goung minimalistic videos, but then the next video on the channel is a huge (useless) junk haul 🤦‍♀️ I've decluttered years ago and since then shop much less, never accept useless gifts, freebies etc. Life is sooo much better. Also I have never regretted or missed anything I have gotten rid of :)

@rosezingleman5007

3 жыл бұрын

You did pretty good on your English. I speak Italian badly and envy your skills at another language. Keep going! You give me hope! 🙂

@alanbirkner1958

3 жыл бұрын

I have stainless steel pots and a frying pan. They are almost 50 years old. Tina

@kellyamb213

3 жыл бұрын

Everything you said is sooo true! I agree that it is not really practical to convert from a pack rat to a minimalist in one single go. It’s okay to question a few things. You can keep those items for now, make a list of them, and then revisit these items in 6mo or 1year to see if they’ve just been collecting dust. I would suggest to give yourself some time to go through the process, it takes time and everyone, and the things that they value, are different! Someone who loves to bake may keep several muffin tins, I myself purged mine long ago because they came in a bakeware set and I never used them! Good luck on your journey, I will enjoy watching you progress through it ! 😌

I wish I would have done this at a younger age like you. I am now 60 and today I am starting to go thru my stuff. When I think back of all the things I bought because they were cheap, I liked the color, it was a good deal! Less is better. If you really need something at a later date and don’t have, it, you can go to Goodwill and buy it for that occasion and then donate when the occasion is over.

@danniraearranged

3 жыл бұрын

100% I did the exact same thing I would buy things for the same reasons and sometimes I just shopped to shop (Im going to talk a lot more about that in future videos in the series, why I shop, why Im bringing so much into the home) I have to completley re think the way I shop! I have found some of my favorite items from thrift stores! And so true, if I need it, I can get it at a later date and always donate it afterwards. Less is better and it feels so good to have gotten rid of all of that stuff! Thank you so much for watching, commenting and being here!

@adinahenderson2261

3 жыл бұрын

I am 61 and starting to sort thru my stuff; better late than never! 😊

@rosezingleman5007

3 жыл бұрын

I’m almost 62. I did get rid of the muffin pans but ended up getting a regular size one which I only use yearly pretty much. Now I’ve downsized one more step to a really small place and really need to give away a lot more this time.

@alanbirkner1958

3 жыл бұрын

I am 71, I have never had much stuff. We live in a 2BR condo. When I have 20 people over, I borrow tables and chairs. People bring extra dishes, plates, whatever I need. Usually my son, who has a big house, has the big parties. We have more accessibility. Tina

@cassiecouzens4107

3 жыл бұрын

Judy yes!!! Thank you for this comment 🙏 I'm so over whelmed with so much stuff!!! You are so right. I'm going to try make a start this week and just get rid

I was in the hospital 6 days with c19. When I got home I laid in the guest room sick staring at stuff and day after day mentally deciding to let go of stuff...lots of stuff...and the minute I could STAND I started getting it together to go. I kept at it for the past year. This week I found 7 things to go. On the 1st I decluttered 36 items. I've run out of things..even wall art is too much visual clutter for me. The moral of my story is simple, only YOU can define what minimal means to YOU. KEEP AT IT, YOU WON'T REGRET IT!.

@mmmsunshine5367

2 жыл бұрын

💕

Pro tip... when you are collecting garbage for trash day, go through a couple of drawers or cabinets and look for stuff to declutter. That way you are making a weekly pass through your house for stuff to get rid of and can get it out of your house immediately.

@danniraearranged

3 жыл бұрын

LOVE THIS!!! GREAT advice! I really need to start doing that, it really would help so much in getting rid of a lot of the clutter! I tend to let stuff sit for too long. Thank you so much for watching, commenting and being here with me!

@paula_fmw2100

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. It works very well for me ❤️

@NicoleneOReilly

3 жыл бұрын

As in throw away stuff you no longer want? Maybe I am misunderstanding.

@kellyl7610

3 жыл бұрын

@@NicoleneOReilly Yes. Look in different area for trash you can throw away or for things that don't work or are broken and can be discarded.

@NicoleneOReilly

3 жыл бұрын

@@kellyl7610 got it! I think I read it as "throw away anything you don't need" and I'm over here thinking "do they not donate stuff where Kelly lives?" 🤔😁

Thats exactly why the Konmari method isnt for everyone. The Konmari method actually promotes being overwhelmed it makes u see how much u have and is supposed to make u want to get rid of it. some people with bad anxiety like myself.. just cant do that... doing it in small sections at a time really is a great alternative for those who cant deal with the anxiety. Great job!

@hirrorstories

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly, also for someone who is working it's impossible do it all at once. I managed to declutter my small pantry (small in european standards)in few days, one being day off.maybe Kon Mari method will be good for someone who has less stuff initially

@vivianarosa1825

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. Those videos where people put everything in their bed drive me crazy

I toted around a mini muffin pan for over a decade because of a baking show I saw once on Food Network. I never EVER made the flower shaped lemon cream cup recipe, but yet felt like I had to hold on to that reminder and pressure that I needed to fullfill a self-imposed expectation. FOR OVER 10 YEARS. And then I realized I actually hate making muffons/cupckars because of needing to wash that cumbersome pan. So I finally let that go and give myself a break. I prefer to bake cookies or things in a loaf/sheet pan. The end

@danniraearranged

3 жыл бұрын

Omg I have been there, oh have I been there before! Thos bundt cake pans I had for years and years and more years LOL and I think I used the one pan (out of the 3) 1 time! but for whatever reason I felt like I had to have those pans in my kitchen. I know exactly where your coming from. And those pans are a pain to wash 🤣 Thank you so much for watching, commenting and being here with me!

@alisaleahy8958

2 жыл бұрын

Just get some silicone ones if you make muffins at all

@Chrissydarlin82

2 жыл бұрын

@@alisaleahy8958 this!!! I was going to say the exact same thing! You can make muffins and cupcakes on a sheet tray... and they stack to store in a small footprint.

@AMcDub0708

2 жыл бұрын

Cheese cake for me. Then I realized, there’s no prize for doing it myself except eating the cheesecake and washing all the utinsels and pan afterward. I’d rather just buy the cheesecake already made and NOT have to labor over it and then wash it all up! That’s why stores carry the dessert 😅

@FRANCESCA01234

2 жыл бұрын

😁

I like talking videos more than just the shovelling items and done.

@josephinenelan4204

3 жыл бұрын

Same, like with the speed ups and music (and I really can't stand the type of music a lot of channels seem to use the past couple years).

@danniraearranged

3 жыл бұрын

That means so much to me! I know i'm a lot and I go on and on LOL but talking is just in me, I can't help it, so when I see comments like this, I just appreciate it so much! You are so sweet! Thank you!!!

@danniraearranged

3 жыл бұрын

@@josephinenelan4204 I love seeing comments like this! It means so much! I do tend to go on and on LOL but I cant help it, its just in me to talk LOL So I appreciate this so much. Thank you!

@cheryldowsett5774

3 жыл бұрын

@Danni RaeArranged, I don’t think you’re too much at all, I love the sound of your voice and your personality is really cute! Thank you for helping to make it a little easier to declutter ❤️

@kathic8823

2 жыл бұрын

@@danniraearranged I didn't think you went 'on and on' - your commentary was helpful, entertaining, light-hearted, and refreshingly candid! I get more out of videos like yours when the creator actually engages rather than putting up a speed-loop with annoying elevator music. The thinking process is IMPORTANT! Especially for those of us who aren't neurotypical, and who really struggle with organizing & decision making. Thanks for chatting with us & allowing us in on your process. Talk away!

Thinking it through out loud is exactly what is needed! Everyone says " it's overthinking" or " going on" but that IS what I need to hear! The process. Thank you 😊

This is the first video I have ever seen of yours. After watching one video I subscribed and then got my self off the couch cleaned my junk/utensil drawer. Made room to take my utensil holder off the counter and back into a drawer. I have a bag of donations and a small recycle bag too. Thanks for the motivation.

@danniraearranged

3 жыл бұрын

YES!!!! I love this comment so much! That is SO AWESOME! I am beyond happy the video was motivating! You are so SWEET! Thank you so much for watching, commenting and being here, so happy you're here with me!

“I buy all my muffins” “I forgot the top of the fridge ughagaha” lol this is my fav decluttering video!

@beckyj.odonnell2385

2 жыл бұрын

I loved this too. 🤣 That talking to ourselves as we work through the process. Love it - and loved you talking us through this entire video!

@beckyj.odonnell2385

2 жыл бұрын

“The muffins pans are tripping me up”.

@beckyj.odonnell2385

2 жыл бұрын

“Don’t get stuck in the purging process”. I’m putting both these quotes on my fridge. The first quote to make me smile - and to keep laughing through my purging process. This second quote for inspiration. 😀

You don't make me feel overwhelmed. You make me feel seen. I'm so glad I found you. You're not alot. You're exactly enough for people that need you. 🥰

I want to remind everyone of one key rule. Minimalism is not about HOW MUCH YOU OWN and HOW LITTLE you can keep. It is about truly looking at the stuff and keep stuff that work FOR YOU. If you need 40 stuff in your closet but you know you use them daily and enjoy them all then that’s for you! If you only have 5 pieces of clothing and it works FOR YOU then it’s for you. Minimalism is almost a process of having what you need and put into use, truly knowing what you have and not the amount of stuff you keep.

GREAT video. Walking us through the decision making process is right on point. Watching someone clean doesn't help me that much but listening to your thought process during declutter was amazingly helpful.

@danniraearranged

3 жыл бұрын

Love this comment so much! Thank you for your kind words, I appreciate it so much! Thank you so much for watching, commenting and being here!

@alexwright4944

2 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@demetradecember205

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Exactly!

Seriously...the best declutter video i saw so far.... i keep laughing like crazy! Thanks for this 😆 we all need less drama in our lives right now. Please keep talking to the camera.. those were the best parts :)

@danniraearranged

3 жыл бұрын

Seriously, you made my day! Thank you so much for your kind words, I appreciate it SO MUCH! HA LOL I am so ridiculous🤣 i'm a hot mess all day everyday 😂 but I'm glad I could make you laugh. What got me, was when I was editing and I watched the part where I went to grab the bundt cake pans, I have no idea why I said "bundt cakes" and then stopped and walked away, I have to laugh at myself, often. I'm too ridiculous not to LOL Thank you for watching and being here!

@TracyAkamine

2 жыл бұрын

Danni RaeArranged I’m already laughing & relating all too well! LOL

@mmmsunshine5367

2 жыл бұрын

Lol true

I have this ugly stained plate it was my grandma's. Its a floral melamine plate. She always had homemade biscuits/bacon waiting on us in the microwave when we visited. My mom saved it and gave it to me and I love it! It's ugly but I keep it because it's a wonderful memory and I'll use it from time to time and smile.

@danniraearranged

3 жыл бұрын

Items like that, I cant let go of. I have plenty of ugly items that were passed down to me from my grandmother, but like you said, everytime I look at it, I think of my grandmother. And like you, I do use those items from time to time. Those are them best items!

@anyat686

3 жыл бұрын

🥰. I went and had afternoon tea with my best friend and her 90 year old mother. We pulled out her very best china set, that she never used as it was too good. She really enjoyed our tea party and told us about how she saved up to buy this set. Wonderful story and her memories flowed out yesterday. 😍 Keep it and treasure it always. !

@blane6592

2 жыл бұрын

Yes!!! I have a couple of items my mom kept for me from my grandmother and I couldn’t bare to part with them 😫

You do NOT talk too much! That is how I felt after decluttering my house…happy…freer….lighter. Especially my bedroom and kitchen. I do not entertain like I used to, so why was I holding on to serving trays, platters, tablecloths, and ice buckets? Tons of containers, many with no lids. I purged and donated and it felt great! I can do just fine with what I kept! Probably could have let go of more. But I plan to revisit my things once a year and see if there are things I still haven’t used, and out they’ll go. You always make me laugh ❤️

@danniraearranged

3 жыл бұрын

The kitchen and bedroom is always the 2 places that seem to have the most stuff and for me there the 2 places that stresses me out the most! The bedroom/laundry is next! Yes It feels so good to let all of that stuff go, I was a little nervous at first but when I walked through that kitchen I felt, like you put it perfectly, lighter! It really did! Great idea visiting all of your items once a year! Keeps things manageable. Thanks for watching, so happy your here!

You’ve come to the right place to be completely yourself and chatty. We love this here! I promise you that the thought of “I’m too much” is a total lie. You’re just right 💞

@mmmsunshine5367

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, no music needed at all - I can listen to music at another time

You did an amazing job with your kitchen. I had to laugh about the spoons, spatulas and muffin tins. I’ve come to learn that for me buying and having multiple spoons, pans, etc. is my search for the perfect item. I think my perfect job would be as a product tester (LOL). I’m looking forward to checking out your other videos.

@danniraearranged

3 жыл бұрын

🤣 I think that would be a great job for me too LOL! That is so funny. When I went through that utensil drawer I was like "why, how, what is happening right now" 🤣Thank you so much for watching, commenting and being here with me!

i love the talking and thinking out loud. it’s great to hear the thought process and reasoning. i really love before and after photos. i do it all the time in my house. like if a room becomes a disaster after a lazy week. it’s satisfying. also i study the before shot to see where it goes wrong. sometimes there’s clues.

@danniraearranged

3 жыл бұрын

Before and afters are super satisfying! and 100% agree, it does help! I think it helps a lot, I notice that when I see my own before and afters, I learn something from it everytime! You are so SWEET! Thank you so much for your kind words, I really appreciate that! Thank you so much for watching, commenting and being here!

Clicked for the minimalist decluttering content, stayed for the funny entertaining personality!

I love that you talk us through it.

@user-pf7ht6jl7v

3 жыл бұрын

Same!

@danniraearranged

3 жыл бұрын

I love this comment! I noticed in previous videos, when I've decluttered and organized, I felt like that was something I wasn't doing enough of, so you saying that helps me to know that I'm moving in the right direction. Thank you so much for watching and being here, so happy you're here with me!

I love love love how real this is and how relatable this is and when she's explaining her rationale I think so much the same! I love that the kitchen looks like mine and how REAL LIFE this is. Excited to see more!! Thanks for the tips and inspiration!

I don't think you're "too much" at all! I appreciate how honest and open you were.

When she said “I’m not a Baker” 😆 this video is motivating I need to declutter And I love her talking through it

@Creyole

Жыл бұрын

She made me laugh when she said”why do I have so many muffin pans? I don’t bake I buy my muffins. That truth hit me like a ton of bricks. I’m so grateful she showed me how to critical think and do the pros and cons when down scaling.

I loved that you talked instead of playing music girl! Please don't worry about it. And as your video don't have that much ads on it it's really fluid and easy to watch them completely, people should learn from you! Hi from Brazil :)

@danniraearranged

3 жыл бұрын

That means SO MUCH to me! Thank you for your kind words! I appreciate it so much! You are so SWEET! Thank you so much for watching, commenting and being here, so happy you're here with me!

Just heard your last statement “I’m too much”. I think you were just perfect and enjoyed every bit of you and your honesty. 🥰

I'd rather have the talking than music playing. Great transformation. It's funny how we all differ in what's best for our work flow etc. For me, I'd use the area you have cleaning supplies as my food pantry only because I like the food in one area. HA! Looking forward to more videos!

@danniraearranged

3 жыл бұрын

I'm struggling with the pantry cabinet and that long cabinet with the cleaners in it. I think whats throwing me off is that I dont want my garbage/recycling bins out (they were out for a long while, im placing them in the mudroom currently) so I was thinking of getting smaller bins and placing them under the sink, because I dont know where else to put them? The cleaners were under the sink. I have to re think some things LOL because your right it would be better to have that long cabinet as the pantry! I'm confused, which is normal HA 🤣 Thank you for your kind words and Thank you for watching, commenting and being here!

@jinxie228

3 жыл бұрын

@@danniraearranged It's so HARD and me looking in can see how I'd arrange the kitchen, but you are the one working in your kitchen on a daily basis. I'm really short, but I put all my extra paper towels on the top shelves because dishes would be too hard to reach. I think you are doing GREAT!

@chriskahn7074

3 жыл бұрын

When you were showing your kitchen, and came to the area where you have your cleaning supplies it set me back a moment because I have that same cabinet in MY kitchen, and I use it for a food pantry. When you opened it and showed those buckets with cleaning supplies, I think I blinked about 34 times. It would not compute in my brain! I do think you are giving up valuable real estate using that pantry cabinet that way and struggling with that deep corner cabinet for food storage. I am afraid you are going to end up with lots of expired things that get pushed way back and forgotten. I am not familiar with the layout of the rest of your home, but is it too far to go to gather those cleaning items from your mud room or your laundry room when needed? That way you could still keep the sink cupboard for your recycle bins. Or just keep one spray cleaner, or any other item you use daily for your counters, etc in the kitchen w a roll of paper toweling for everyday use. Good job! I have that many spatulas (and possibly more) and I use each one for a different purpose, so when I try to get rid of any of them, I panic a bit. Of course I am 71 yrs old, so old dog, new tricks......... :-)

@dianes9416

2 жыл бұрын

Don't need the music just good sound advice and ideas, products used and where purchased. Good video 😊

@melisacalhoun3436

2 жыл бұрын

The cabinet with the cleaners in it is a pantry that's where the food should go

I'm not by nature an uber organized human. However, since "Kon Marie-ing" the majority of our home two years ago, I am sooo grateful for having done that. Thank you so much for sharing your process with us!

I love this video as I thought that I was the only one with the madness of decluttering. It’s just overwhelming,stressful and exhausting. Good luck to anyone having to do this.

I bought a piece of exercise equipment and needed to rearrange things to fit it in. This started a whole cascade of things where I got so frustrated with all the things I had and decided to adopt minimalism. I really enjoyed this video and I certainly enjoyed your yapping. That was the best part because, frankly, you have a fabulous personality and you’re hilarious. Looking forward to what comes next.

@danniraearranged

3 жыл бұрын

LOL "yapping" LOVE IT! I yap A LOT! 🤣 but oh my gosh you are SO SWEET! Thank you for your kind words, I really appreciate that! and I totally understand where you're coming from! For me it was my mudroom, when I finished that mudroom I sat there thinking, something has to change, I dont want to keep all of this stuff anymore, I am so over all of my stuff. I have A LOT to learn but I am very very excited about this journey! Thank you so much for watching, commenting and being here!

I love the fact that you're chatty. You thought process is helping me figure out what to keep and get rid of. I'm recently retired and downsizing. Thank you.

Hi, Danni from central MN! I love to hear the constant “out loud” decision-making because I like to put on videos like yours when I’m trying to declutter, whether it’s the house, garage, barn, etc. It keeps me going! :-)

when she said "seven, seven, seven", who else remembered Monica from "friends" ????

@tiffakang4525

2 жыл бұрын

🤭

@BluegrassGirl

2 жыл бұрын

😂

@shelleykapp9637

2 жыл бұрын

I thought of Friends when she said supposably.....

“Seriously…I’m asking myself this question…” 😆 you’re hilarious. And I hear ya!! (I think I have an angel food pan and a Bundt cake pan in my cupboard as well….want to know how many times I’ve used them in the last 20 years….? 🚫‼️🤦🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️ Look at you go!! So much empty space! 😲👏🏻 Great job! Thanks for sharing. And don’t ever apologize for being you and thinking you talk to much. You be you girl!! If someone doesn’t like it there are a lot of videos on other channels they can watch. 😉🥰👍🏻❤️

@danniraearranged

3 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh, I have had those cake pans for YEARS and used them 1 time, I didn't even make that good of a bundt cake 🤣 I kept thinking "why am i keeping this, why do I feel like I have to keep it"? I am LOVING this minimal kitchen, it feels so good to have it like this, I can't wait to do the rest of the house. Thank you so much for your kind words, I can't tell you enough how much that means to me. It really is a part of me and there is so much that I want to share with all of you! Thank you for that! so happy you're here with me!

@cindik7268

3 жыл бұрын

Angel food cakes are so easy to make and good for you…ok better than a regular cake…you buy a box, add water, mix and viola. Just saying, you may want to experiment before you give it away.

@silver_csmith

3 жыл бұрын

@@cindik7268 oh I know they are so easy to make I just never make them 😆🤷🏻‍♀️

Since I’ve become minimal-ish I’ve been so much happier. I save money, have so much less clutter. It just feels better. :)

I prefer the talking/chatty videos! I often will use them to listen to while I'm working on my own house.

I had three children they are however all grown up now and in there 30s... But when they was little I never had alot of everything one because the more you have the more you clean . Eg Sheets 3 sets per person Towels 3 per person Clothing limited on each child in the days same with shoes and other items etc . It also taught me to appreciate what I had and not to rush out and buy things all the time and I only went and purchased item if I really needed to etc . We as mother's or wives etc cause ourselves way to much work we deserve to take care of ourselves .

@cindyramos5957

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly couldn't of said it better. We ourselves complicate and stress our lives with so many things that take more of our time.

this is authentic.. 🥰 i love it

@danniraearranged

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, that means A LOT! Thank you so much for watching commenting and being here!

I began decluttering our home in 2020….OMG, it changed our home completely. Our home is so, so easy to manage and to clean. Good luck with it all💕

I've been a minimalist for the last 3 years. I still purge on occassion but it's more the things I didn't feel I could get rid of earlier but am now able to mentally and emotionally. It's a minset, a lifestyle and it continues as you and your life/style continues and changes. That's been my personal experience anyway.

@danniraearranged

3 жыл бұрын

100%, this is going to be a very big change for my family and I, we have so much work to do, because as you stated, its a mindset a lifestyle. I think for me, its not so much getting rid of things (except certain things which I am going to talk about in future videos) its how I shop, what I am bringing into the home. Thats going to be very hard for me and I have to completely change the way I shop and bring things into the home. I have A LOT to learn! But wow, I am so excited to continue with the rest of my house! Thank you so much for watching, commenting and being here!

Familiar. That's how I started 2 years ago, but it will get much better. I went through 3 decluttering phases until I got to a real minimal, practical and breeze kitchen.

@danniraearranged

3 жыл бұрын

It is so much work! and the amount of time invested, it can be a lot, I have a feeling I too may have to declutter multiple times before getting to where I would like to be, especially certain area. But its so good to have all of those things gone! Thank you so much for watching, commenting and being here with me!

@mariannedressler6784

3 жыл бұрын

I agree …you got through stages on the road to mnemonic minimalism. There is so right or wrong. Good luck! I think your doing great!

Decluttering is always hard but worth it!Thanks for sharing!🙂💕

@danniraearranged

3 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh 100% It felt so good to get rid of all of that stuff, most of which I didnt need, want or use. I cant wait to do this to the rest of the house! Im excited! Thank you so much for watching, commenting and being here with me!

The reason I like your video is you talk thru it. I can't watch a channel while I clean, but I like to hear it and pop in and watch. Keeps my motivation up.

*"I don't understand why I have these???"* Regarding muffin tins. Relatable.

You did a fantastic job. I am so proud of you. It is so nice to see when a person decides she is going to do something and then does it. You also did it for the world to see. Thank you so much for sharing your questions on what you should keep and what you should let go of. It is a wonderful idea to put the boxes full of donations immediately into your car. I just recently did some more decluttering. The two men who came to get the donated items that I had in my garage and out by my shed were so nice and it is nice to have let go of these items. Since I am a hoarder who no longer hoards things I struggled after these things were gone. I felt that part of me had gone away and I felt lost. I have decided that I am never going to do what I did which was to hoard things. I still have to work through the mental part of hoarding. What I mean is that I will work with my therapist on how to no longer be a hoarder mentally. When I was a hoarder I acquired things and some of those things were plain garbage. The hoarding started because of two traumas: (1) being abused as a child & (2) the death of my only child. I put my identity into the things that I had acquired. I have a friend who is a hoarder but does not realize it. She had many traumas and chooses not to deal with them. She says she is a strong person & she would never be where I am at. She chooses to not understand my mental illness & I am somewhat okay with it. I have major depression, anxiety, and agoraphobia. My heart goes out to her. I pray for her to get help with her hoarding and to declutter her patio and master bedroom. I do know that I cannot fix her and she is not open to my bringing up the subject that she is a hoarder. Unfortunately, she is in denial. Her husband is planning to help her clean off their patio. I have been praying about this. I pray for peace during that time. He has told her what they are going to do, but I don't believe that she understands how much stuff that he wants to let go of. A few things were his father's and the rest except for the barbecue is hers. Please pray for her. Thank you.

@danniraearranged

3 жыл бұрын

I am so so very sorry for your loss, I can not, can not, imagine the loss of a child. My heart breaks for you! My sincerest condolences. I also am so sorry about the trauma you have endured. My thoughts and prayers go out to you! I think that you are an incredibly brave and strong woman to have gone through what you've gone through and to have struggled with hoarding, but are working through it! You should be so proud of yourself! What a huge accomplishment to have had all of those things and to have let them go. I cant imagine that was easy, not at all! To have let go of all those things and felt a part of you had gone with it, that can't be easy. You are such a great friend, it is so hard to watch someone you care about struggle and hurt, especially when you know what that feels like. Its hard to talk to someone who is in denial, I pray for her, I pray that she comes around and seeks help. Thank you so much for your kind words, thank you for this comment and sharing this with us. I think you are so strong & brave! Thank you for being here with me! Sending thoughts and prayers to you and your friend!

I’m 41 and started decluttering my home about 5 years ago when my daughter was 2 and was stressed by my stuff affecting the way I felt and felt maintaining it all was keeping me from spending more time with her. I think when we are younger and set up our homes we get more than we need because we think at the time that we will use it all. I’ve been a homemaker now for 7 years and I know what I gravitate to and what I don’t so I find the process of decluttering easy now. I enjoyed your video. First time to your channel.

Yay, you! I am on the same journey, I resonated w you on so many levels. Do not apologize for speaking your truth! You are not hurting anyone! Carry onnnnn w ya bad self!!! I have spent a year at work, I work hotel, & w a promotion, I was able to stay in a room when my lease ended last July. I did not want all my stuff all the time, so I put it in a 10x10 storage. For a year. Never late on payments, but I wish I had got rid of it months ago! I am now relocating out of state to be w my partner, who has been w me the whole time, about a year. And we are ready. But this is a lifestyle I want to incorporate into my everyday. It is so refreshing to see clear counter tops, clear space, uncluttered. I found my mood directly correlates w my living space. Soooo, I am here to say keep going! It is soooo rewarding. Just do the follow through, sort, and donate including the actual drop off lol. I had to do mine entirely myself. But I learned. Haha, I wrote a book. It's ok, someone needs to read the success stories! ,

Please don't apologize for talking too MUCH! I enjoy it! Keeping it real with your thought process. What an amazing transformation. I want to do something like this so badly! Thanks for the inspiration!

@danniraearranged

2 жыл бұрын

Awww thank you Debbie, I cant tell you enough how much that means to me! And oh my gosh your so sweet! Thank you! Its definitely been a journey, lots of emotions, time and energy, but I seriously cant imagine going back to how it was, it is so freeing to rid myself of all this stuff I didnt want, need or use! Its so peaceful and calm, I love it! Thank you for your kind words, watching and being here, so HAPPY your here with me xo

I've been missing my mom a lot recently, you remind me a lot of her! We used to organize the house over and over when I was a kid and we'd always ask ourselves if we'd ever use this or that. Lol she would also always say, "we are cooled, we are calm, we are collected" XD

Please talk! I need a buddy whlie I do this myself. Getting ready to do my kitchen. thank YOU so much!!

@danniraearranged

3 жыл бұрын

Awww this comment warms my heart! You are SO SWEET, I luv this! Good luck with your kitchen, you'll do an amazing job! Thank you for watching, commenting and being here, so happy you're here with me!

The peace of mind when one declutters their house ! 👍👍👍 Nothing is worth your peace of mind! And when you don’t have all that clutter to clear up everyday you have time for other things you want to do! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 PS They are just things !

Corelle white plates will change your life. They stack so slim, match anything, and you can add to your set anytime from pretty much any store. Plus they arrange amazingly in the dishwasher

Look at that nice clean kitchen!!!!!

@danniraearranged

3 жыл бұрын

YES! Oh my gosh it feels so much better! I am LOVING this kitchen right now! I feel like I want to get rid of everything LOL, well maybe not everything 😂

@jacalli

2 жыл бұрын

Even when you had everything out it was shiny and so clean.

loved this! kitchen stuff is hard to get rid of because it feels "practical" to keep haha. but it's also super easy to replace at thrift stores if you ever miss having a muffin pan or whatever, you can get another one for a couple bucks.

@josephinenelan4204

3 жыл бұрын

So true. I got a crockpot, my husband wasn't into the leftovers that came from it so I gave it to a friend who got a new place. I want a new one in the future because our family is growing (so less leftovers), but they're always in thrift stores for much less!

@danniraearranged

3 жыл бұрын

So true! 100% I couldn't understand why I was keeping all of this stuff? I think sometimes I keep things because I think "aren't we supposed to have this in our kitchen?" So much stuff I didnt use, need or want. Thank you so much for watching and being here with me!

@danniraearranged

3 жыл бұрын

I swear ive found the best stuff, some of my favorite stuff, from thrift stores! You can find almost anything! My husband doesnt like leftovers either, but over the years I think he has gotten used to it LOL 😂

omg, the first second w/ why the spatula's... hilarious, can't wait for the rest!

It’s good to have things in your house that you use and love and not just for show and cluttering up you space

I had this convo with myself just yesterday: "oh, these are really cute jars, I could use them for a diy or something." ... "girl, like what?" If I don't have a specific, actual plan for a diy (that will actually get done), I'm not gonna let myself keep cute jars or "hey, that's a really good box" to just stuff in a cabinet anymore.

I would recommend to put your cleaning supplies and soaps under your sink and use your pantry for food

@danniraearranged

3 жыл бұрын

I am struggling with the pantry cabinet and the long cabinet thats holding the cleaning supplies, I thinks it because I dont want the trah and recycling bins out in the open, I want to get small bins and place them under the sink (I used to have my cleaners under the sink) because I dont know where else to place the bins, I think thats whats throwing me off, becuase the long cabinet would be better for pantry items. I have to re think some stuff LOL 😂 thank you for the advice, I really appreciate it. Thank you so much for watching and being here with me!

@antoinettebrown9937

3 жыл бұрын

@@danniraearranged I would try to rearrange to some of the empty cabinets and maybe put recycling/ trash buckets in them. I move my stuff around all the time and make my family crazy but cant seem to get it the way it should work the best

It’s your channel, chatter away. People that love that, will stay and listen! 💖❣️💕 I’m cleaning while you’re chatting, and it’s long enough to get a great huge chunk done without looking for something new to watch. And I LOVE your accent!

This is what I call transformation. 90% KZreadrs are just doing minimalistic videos for the sake of views only. But happy to see your video. Good Luck.

I got sick of my dishes too! I literally got rid of all my plates, bowls, and coffee cups. I switched to white Corelle, and never looked back. I did not buy the boxed set, because the cups and bowls were too small and I needed more than 4 each. I splurged maybe $20 more dollars doing it this way. Giant bowls! And Rae Dunn coffee mugs. The dishes themselves are so light- I can grab ALL of them out of the dishwasher and put them away at once. They stack very, very well. I used a wire shelf-thing to separate large from small in my cupboard. And if one dish breaks, I can replace it a la carte from Walmart.

@danniraearranged

3 жыл бұрын

Now thats how you do dishes, lol. I I have wanted Rae Dunn dishware FOREVER! It is the CUTEST dish ware. I was looking at some Rae Dunn canisters but then realized I have waaay too many canisters lol. I was thinking about getting unbreakable dishware because I noticed most of my dishware was chipped, I would then donate all the dishware I kept. But I want to get rid of those 2 mugs and get Rae Dunn mugs! Super cute! Thank you so much for watching, commenting and being here, so happy you're here with me!

@ignaziareeves2848

3 жыл бұрын

white corelle is the best. it’s an investment. they hardly break and are light in weight. it looks neater too

@dixiesmith56

3 жыл бұрын

I have used white corelle for over 45 years..... still live it! Goes with anything, light weight, chip resistant.

Hey, I wanted to chat about how you're situating items and which ones are getting prime real estate. The cleaning gear is getting one of the most accessable food cupboards and that corner food pantry is so deep, it's going to be really hard to keep organised. I'd like to suggest simplifying your cleaners - one spray, one creme cleaner and dish soap. Make it simple, for the whole house. And keep it under the sink, or up high on one shelf, if you have toddlers. The corner cabinets are great for 2-3 electrical items, 2 stacks of plates, or rarely used items.

@annw1395

3 жыл бұрын

I agree. Move the food to where your cleaning supplies currently are. I have a corner cabinet like yours, and it's best for large items -- small things get lost in the corners snd back. Use pull-out bins (on shelves) for your smaller items (cans, spices), and they work like drawers.

@danniraearranged

3 жыл бұрын

This is GREAT advice! I love this! I think I'm struggling with those 2 cabinets you mentioned. I think whats throwing me off, is that I want to palce garbage and recycling bins under the kitchen sink because I dont want them out and I cant think of any other place to put them. Under the sink is where I used to have my cleaners. (I dont have little, little ones anymore) But I would really like to use the long cabinet with the cleaners in it for pantry items, I agree I think that would be better. I have a problem when it comes to buying cleaners lol. Thats one of the things Ill be talking about is my shopping and why im bringing so much into the home. I have to completley re think how I shop. Its hard LOL. Thank you so much for this awesome advice I really appreciate it! Thank you so much for watching, commenting and being here, so happy you're here with me!

@danniraearranged

3 жыл бұрын

Ann W. It is to deep, I agree! I think I am really struggling with those 2 cabinets because I really would like to place my trash and recycling bins under the sink, because I dont want those things out in the open, but I dont know where else to place them. I do agree the long cabinet would be better for pantry items. I think I am going to have to do some thinking when it comes to the cleaners, pantry items and garbage/recycling bins. I could place the garabge/recycling bins in the mudroom? and then move the cleaners back under the sink, and then place the pantry items in the long cabinet? I dont know if that would be practicle for the trash/recycling? Ugh I might have to just have the garbage/recycling back out again LOL. Thank you for the advice! I really appreciate it!

@annw1395

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe just keep minimum cleaners in the kitchen, and put the ones used elsewhere in the house in the laundry room or mudroom. Keep the garbage and recycling in the kitchen bc those get used constantly. If you don't want them under the sink, buy a nice stainless steel, double trash can perhaps.

@annw1395

3 жыл бұрын

Hey, wait. You've got some other empty spaces. Why don't you put your pyrex bowls with the blue lids (and whatever else is in that cabinet) either in the drawer below the foil, or on the shelf over your spices. Then use that cabinet for cleansers used in the kitchen. Relocate the rest elsewhere.

This is the most realistic, practical and cutest declutter video i have seen.

Great work! Also I like that it's a chatty video because I can hear it as I clean and declutter myself

OMGOMG!!!! You had a lot of stuff in that kitchen honey😂😂😂. Of course you had me cracking up the whole time. I just love you but you did an AMAZING job decluttering. You should be totally proud😘

@danniraearranged

3 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh thank you luv! You are so sweet! and YAY I am so HAPPY to see you here! I have to head over to your channel soon and catch up on your newest videos! LOVE your videos!!! Ya I had WAAAAY too much stuff, it feels so good to let all of that go! As always, so happy to see you here! Thank you! 🥰

Hand towels can be used to clean or even rags instead of using paper towels. There are only 2 people including myself at home, but I have a tendency to shopping like my mother for a family of 6. 🤣

@danniraearranged

3 жыл бұрын

LOL, that is too funny, my mom does the samething, she shops and cooks as if it for a huge family and its just her and my dad 🤣 she's been like that forever. I have a small stack of old hand towels in the addition, I'll be showing that in the next video, I like using them as rags too. They work great, I try to only use paper towels for gross stuff, like the toilet LOL thank you so much for watching, commenting and being here!

You seem like a very nice, caring & fun person. I can't wait to see more!

Hello from Malaysia 🇲🇾 . Usually I don’t leave any comment and just watching “declutter video” but I wanna drop by and say tq for this video. I feel exactly like what u said in the video. The overwhelming thing, the hesitate feeling to let go ur things ..haha. Like when I’m watching, I see myself in u. i’ve started decluttering step by step since last year towards minimalist lifestyle. Pray for me!

i loved the muffin tin conversation you had with yourself 😂😂 this is a great way to declutter, just talk yourself through it.

Love how you did the big realisation. WHY ? Oh yes, we all had clutter blindness. ..I'm still in progress...

I want to say that you don’t need to apologize for your talkative personality! I so enjoy your quirky way of speaking and doing things! You are awesome just the way you are! You are why I watch YOU!! 😂❤ also I love your wheat Pyrex in your cabinet!!!!! Hugs….

No! I love talk through videos most because I can get up and clean with you instead of just watching people clean out!!! The best tip I ever learned from Kathy Robert’s on here was to have a box marked “for other rooms” and to stay in one room while goin thru stuff instead of walking back and forth wasting time takin one thing to another room❤️

I love your chatty! Talk to me! I enjoy hearing how you sort things out in your head.

I love that you talk. And yeah you're "a lot" (like me) but you're so interesting and funny, it doesn't matter. Good luck with your challenges... I have decluttered over 500 things in about 4 weeks and it is so worth it. ❤️

@danniraearranged

3 жыл бұрын

🤣 LOL Yes I am definitely a lot 😂 but your so sweet! Thank you for your kind words, that means a lot! Oh my gosh, thats a lot of items. Feels good to let go of all of that stuff! I am so motivated to go through the rest of my home, I can't wait. I have way too many things. Thats awesome! Thats a lot of work! Thank you so much for watching, commenting and being here, so happy you're here with me!

TY so much for talking me thru all that..the decision making, etc. EXACTLY what I needed! U minimalist organizers are heaven sent. Just what was needed in my seventieth year. Been a decorator/collector for many years & feeling O so overwhelmed, but, keep on pulling me Thru..and NO! U DO NOT talk too much!🌹

Girl you are seriously funny and I'm happy for you that you're kicking butt and letting go of unnecessary stuff! It's a lifelong decision to keep it that way and you're doing awesome!

I’d rather purge food than my cooking/ baking supplies. I love to cook and bake, slice and dice, and serve. Plates, cups and glasses are a must to keep. I have one set of the white trimmed in black Corelle that you showed, so that is simple. I can get rid of mismatched cups , saving my favorites. Plastic containers I have sent home with food in with request that I never see them again. Glass containers all the way now. I admire your determination. I grew up in an era where we had very little, so giving away something I may need to repurchase is very hard for me. In fact, impossible.

It’s wild how much stuff people own over the years. I recently did this and I was so surprised I owned 4 strainers! I don’t even cook pasta. Lol so donated them.

Love it! You’re so down to earth, don’t change the way you do videos. I like that you are a “normal” person on here..

I don’t know what you’re doing today but my day is full of housekeeping chores and errands. So I thought I would rewatch all of your decluttering and organizing videos again. This particular video was the one where I found you. And I’m so glad I found you. You are amazing. You are so real and honest. You make me laugh out loud to the point where I nearly pee my pants! I hope you’re having a great day.😘😘😘

Big bowls drive me crazy i had three now i have two i rarely use big bowls just small cereal bowls good listening

I got rid of all of my mismatched dishware and went to Dollar Tree to replace it with a matching set. Thank you for being so realistic on your video. Great content.

@danniraearranged

3 жыл бұрын

I LOVE Dollar Tree dishware, they have the cutest stuff! I just love Dollar Tree LOL You are SO SWEET! Thank you for your kind words, that means a lot! Thank you so much for watching, commenting and being here!

WOW, What a difference! I love your expressions when you're thinking about what to do

I just came upon your video. Thank you. You are so real. This is what people need to get motivated. Honestly. Thank you again. 🌹✝️

Maybe move the pantry items to the cabinet you have cleaning supplies in? It’s not as deep so things might not get lost like in the deep corner they are in.

Wow!!! Great job! Your kitchen looks ammmazing. Can't wait to see what you do next . 😁😁😁

My house is a disaster which has made me a disaster. You have inspired me to start getting rid of all this crap I have and don’t need or use.

You want glass cooking pots made of borosilicate glass or pure surgical steel. The coated pans are super toxic as well as reg stainless. Keep going. You are adorable.Minimalism is a lifestyle that is expansive in that it involves not only STUFF, but your practice in all aspects of living. Snacks should be plant based and organic grains. No Chips , cookies, candy, high fat carbs, etc. Cause problems.Residing in N W Fla, on gulf of Mexico , we know in a sec we can lose all in a flash. You know that feeling when you are touring an empty home during real estate hunt? It is the space and light that we truly love. I love empty rooms....space to move and live. Great vid! Yes, you are very sweet and no need to explain. Love, k from the sea

Loved your kitchen declutter and organize. I actually enjoyed you talking, especially when making decisions about your items. It helps us see and understand the process. Thank you..

@danniraearranged

3 жыл бұрын

Omg thank you! Thank you for your kind words, this means so much! I am so HAPPY you liked the video! Thank you for watching, commenting and being here, so happy you're here with me!

Minimizing (I prefer to say, simplifying) is an addiction! 😆 I started my journey almost 5 years ago now, and after decluttering literally 50% of what I owned in one go, I still find more stuff to donate or recycle. I got rid of all my colorful clothes so it's easier to dress myself since I only own neutral, I also got rid of all the extra utensils who only had one purpose. I can cut garlic with a knife or scoop ice cream with a spoon... no need for gadgets. I'm at a point in my life where I'm even minimizing my food, for example I don't see the need of having 7 types of pasta and 5 of rice anymore. Long pasta, short pasta, white rice, brown rice, enough! (of course I don't have a husband and kids, so it's easy to go wild!)

@Katydidit

3 жыл бұрын

LOL... I tuned into this channel precisely because of the kitchen!! However, I am the exact opposite from you! Having worked in the restaurant industry for more than 20 years, I truly appreciate the utility of every gadget I possess! And the multitude of options we have, especially spices. Your examples, rice and pasta... LOL ... for me variety is the spice of life! But of course ... you do you!!

@LisaIsabelle

3 жыл бұрын

@@Katydidit It's also due to the fact that I have many food intolerance and allergies. It's not worth the fuss. I don't have the privilege to eat everything I would like.

@ignaziareeves2848

3 жыл бұрын

these are excellent strategies. i’m copying you 🤍🕊🖤

@danniraearranged

3 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh I couldnt agree more! After completing the kitchen I want and feel so motivated to just go through the house and get rid of as much stuff as I can. I cant remember the last time I felt that good standing in my kitchen. I know its a process and I have A LOT to learn, but I am very excited to continue with the whole house! I really love the idea of owning only neutral clothing, I will be simplifying my clothes by A LOT! Love this comment, thank you so much for watching and being here with me!

Honestly the chatty videos are my fav to watch/listen to when I'm cleaning and organizing, the videos with just music it's more like "well I may as well just play MY music" vs listening to someone chat while they work, so your chatty vid was perfect!!

❤ your personality & your chatty videos. I've been warching your videos from the most cuurent to the oldest. You've come along way where now you're now helping your mom declutter. Decluttering is a struggle & time consuming for sure. Setting boundaries & being very realistic with what you're truly usIng are key. I've been decluttering in layers. I always get hungup on the "just in case" items but have found that on a second, third or fifth pass 😊 I've been able to let it go. It's truly a process.

Looks great! I bet that feels good!

@danniraearranged

3 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh, it feels AWESOME! I want to get rid of everything now, lol, maybe not everything, but now I'm motivated! I can't wait to get the rest of the house done! Thank you for watching and being here with me!

You're so funny! I'm going through the same journey. Some of the things you held up, I said, "I have that too! And I don't use it either!" lol So you've motivated me to get rid of it! Thank you! :)

@danniraearranged

3 жыл бұрын

YES!!! I love this comment! That is everything! I had so much stuff I didnt use, need or want. Especially with Kitchenware, I tend to hold onto things but I think I am supposed to have it in my kitchen LOL, But not anymore. It felt so good standing in that kitchen when I was done! Makes me want to rush and get the whole house done, but I know it will be a process! SO happy this was motivating and so happy you're here! Thank you!

For the glass plates and bowls you can always use them around the house as key bowls, fruit bowls, decoration bowls, and rotate them out every now and again so you get your satisfaction of use and then you can send them off. As someone who loves ornamental and decorative things I totally see your dilemma with the “what if I have a party…” ! Love this video

Sharing your thought process helps us who are new to the de-cluttering and minimalist lifestyle. Thank you. I appreciate it much. 😊

Most helpful decluttering video I have watched. Very motivating!

@danniraearranged

3 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh you are so sweet! Thank you! Thank you so much for watching, commenting and being here!

I’m so happy for you! Great job. You also crack me up, love your sense of humor.

@danniraearranged

3 жыл бұрын

Awww thank you so much! That means A LOT! Ha LOL I am pretty ridiculous 🤣 but thats awesome, I love seeing comments like this! Thank you so much for watching, commenting and being here!

Empty space talk had me understanding myself so much better now. Please continue and keep the chatty videos. I would rather watch you and hear what your doing while I too am decluttering than listening to music or I would just put on music.

@ignaziareeves2848

3 жыл бұрын

decluttering podcasts are good to listen to while decluttering. motivational too

Haha! The ‘Why?! Why?!’ about the spatulas had me laughing! 😆 Loved seeing the whole process & especially the after of the kitchen! It looks so warm & inviting! I enjoy the talking during/over videos! Looking forward to more videos! Also, that vertical narrow cabinet with cutting boards looked like it would be a great spot for wine!