Hi, I told my daughter she was the Martha Stewart of hoarders. She has ADHD and is seriously disabled. BTW, you're not a minimalist, but you're much better than you were. Progress, not perfection. Tina, Al's wife
@misskelly91844 сағат бұрын
I’m here and need help. I’m way better but now I’m trying to fix the mess.
@alanbirkner19584 сағат бұрын
Hi, your videos remind me change takes time and commitment. I've never hoarded, but I need to get rid of at least 20 items each day. There will always be more. Tina, Al's wife
@jessicaquiroz71785 сағат бұрын
Where did you get the tier tray from?
@catfancier27014 сағат бұрын
I found an antique dealer who bought the nicer knickknacks from my mother’s house.
@alanbirkner195820 сағат бұрын
Sometimes progress is slow, but over time it shows. I let my little plants alone for a month or two, give them water and sunshine, and they grow. Tina, Al's wife
@katia.luna21320 сағат бұрын
💜💜 1. I see no harm in upgrading what you have, item-wise. For example, if I got rid of all or most of a collection of items (be it winter things or holiday decor or even hair accessories), getting a handful of items that are BETTER quality is a step up from having lots of items you either don't care about as much anymore or just need to replace. 2. The dreaded mail!!!! Have a baggy for trash if you aren't close to a bin. I chuck pretty much everything that comes in the mail. If something is important, I can pull up the website on the spot or write a reminder in my notepad. 😺 Bonus: If you get interrupted too much, start setting boundaries. Mom had three of us. Kids can have quiet time when they get home so Mommy can do Mommy Things. Don't feel guilty. You pay the bills!
@alanbirkner195821 сағат бұрын
I'm reading a book my sister gave me. If I don't read it, I have to give it away. I threw out a bunch of stuff, too. If I haven't used a craft item in a year, it has to go. There are other things that I need to toss, too. Tina, Al's wife
@alanbirkner195821 сағат бұрын
Hi, I've been watching you for years. I get rid of 20 or more things every day. There's a bag of recycling, a pile for the library, and a bag for Goodwill. I also have a bunch of houseplant cuttings to give away. I need the room so I can pot the new plants I have. Tina, Al's wife
@nnylasoRКүн бұрын
Yep …. I once was an Admin of a local FB buy/sell group…. **was.** It was baaad, because I was one of the few getting to see the post before it was even approved and put out there. Again…. **was.** I did not have the self control that I have now and my gathering simply got … out of control. *Yes, it was unfair that I, as an Admin, jumped on so many items before others had a chance, but at least the person was still getting their asking price from me.🙃
@dlcarbonneau3750Күн бұрын
Thank you, this is common sense. It just hurts my feelings when I see people throwing good items into the trash, like Cass and Minimal Mom do sometimes.
@CL-mn1yqКүн бұрын
Perhaps
@bronwynbrinКүн бұрын
I'm part of my local buy nothing group & I've been able to gift a lot of things my kids have outgrown on it
@tgayer1Күн бұрын
I can see that would be really tempting! 😃💪💕
@allisonsings2 күн бұрын
As I understand it, Buy Nothing, began on Bainbridge Island, WA (where I used to live). That small island had multiple Buy Nothing groups by region of the island because all the groups were so active. Through Buy Nothing we were blessed to receive a kid's bed, toddler bed, couch, veggies, and countless other things. It was amazing. Especially when we moved, I loved being able to return the favor.
@ahoardersheartКүн бұрын
Yessss!!! Thank you for sharing your story, I absolutely loved reading it 🦄💜🌟🙏🏼
@themightymeowmeows73492 күн бұрын
We also have free groups in Scranton pennsylvania. I run a kids clothing ministry through my church. I get donations from other people who don't want to post it themselves and I group them together and give them to people who need them. Biggest problem I have is hackers who sometimes will take it and bring it up to the consignment store for cash. It's a wonderful idea especially in this day and age to give away items you don't need
@beknight93992 күн бұрын
It triggers me that the picture over your dinner table is not in the middle 😂🙈 Thank you for sharing your experiences, it always motivates me to clean something, too (today in the garden). I would recommend to store the things (games, stationary etc.) in the ikea (?) shelf elsewhere. Your boys can bring down from their rooms, what they need and afterwards put it back. Eventually you can use the space for wardrobe or something? I remember you have no hallway... I think that's very hard, because everything gets immediately in the living room 😬
@happyluv2 күн бұрын
Hi Miss Hart! I've been following you for a long time. I'm definitely on the spectrum of a level 1 or 2 hoarder so I completely understand what its like. I find your channel personally very motivating and healing. The basement is truly amazing and reflects all of the hard work you have done on healing past trauma. Where do you keep birthday cards and special event invitations etc? Also I would be interested in your meal planning strategy and recipes from a busy mom. I'm 67 years old, but a full time caregiver to my husband as well as my grandson so any tips on easy meals would be appreciated!
@Lili-ls7um2 күн бұрын
I didn’t know the second part even though I’ve been with them for years 😅 We have loved being part of our local. Made so many friends, too. And my things now suits me better while the ones that are unloved here gets to be very loved elsewhere. Between buynothing, verge/hard rubbish collection and church community we buy very few non-consumables. And actually regularly get consumables there, too (food esp)
@mollyklumb2 күн бұрын
Thank you for highlighting this subject! You’re a great inspiration for many. Mail clutter I learned you can unsubscribe from using an email address/phone number on the back of almost any mailer. Video idea maybe too :) Thanks for being there for us!
@ChristianAnneSmith2 күн бұрын
Being part of our local buy nothing group has been life-changing for me. It has allowed me to declutter so many items that I might’ve felt like I couldn’t before. I do not have hoarding disorder, but I am quite sentimental. I’ve done so much as to explain this when I post an item of my child’s and often I will get a private message afterwards from the Mom showing it being used by the next child. It makes me so happy! Joined before the pandemic and during it, it was an essential way for some people to get food or items they needed because we do requests. Instant someone might post we’re having a hard time and not sure what I’m gonna feed my kids tonight . Then offer things or ask to private message them. I have four chickens and it’s been so great to drop off a dozen eggs when people needed them. It goes beyond just letting go of items I have consciously you no longer need. When another person post to request often I realize I do have a duplicate of that or that I can let it go and offer it. It’s a beautiful way to get to know some of my neighbors and a very slow and somewhat distant that isn’t overwhelming . It really makes my neighborhood feel more like a village than it used to.
@judenebaer99972 күн бұрын
Very wise for helping others❤❤
@theannamueller2 күн бұрын
can i have some of the nail stickers? 😇😆 i stopped accepting product samples. i never used them, was constantly stuff shuffling them, they stressed and annoyed me. no more samples no more hassle. i have the full size products that work for me and if i need a smaller size for travel i have small containers to decant some.
@sarasmith55062 күн бұрын
I love our buy nothing group! Thanks for talking about it and sharing
@sandradisclafani67252 күн бұрын
❤️👍
@angelamelcher64972 күн бұрын
I worked up to getting rid of stuff. Started out selling things online, then I started giving it away on buy nothing groups, now I am able to load up car and take a bunch to goodwill easier than it use to be.
@francinehogsett30652 күн бұрын
Great advice…..beautiful dress you wear it well 😊❤️
@isabellerininger62492 күн бұрын
Pepper is sooo relaxed! She’s adorable.❤
@tngirlz46222 күн бұрын
Fantastic idea!👏👏👏🦄
@allalala99162 күн бұрын
I've been doing the buy nothing thing for a couple years but I don't get free stuff either. I only buy the necessities, clothes for kids when they grow up a size, shoes when they get torn, items to replace broken or worn out items, school supplies when we run out. We really don't need anything else. Kids get one Christmas present and one birthday present and I try to get the smallest toy possible because they rarely ever play with bulky toys. No seasonal items except one box for Christmas decor. I still wear clothes I wore 10-20 years ago. It's classic pieces, nothing trendy.
@cathryncavalli2 күн бұрын
My In-laws kept a lot of my husbands toys and books. 27years later, my daughter plays with them and we read the same books he remembers loving. If you have the space to store it and keep it clean, all for free… don’t feel pressured about getting rid of it 😊❤
@alanbirkner19582 күн бұрын
I've been cleaning beaches for years. I pick up trash--especially plastic-- most places I go. Here, near Chicago, there are beautiful forests, rivers, and Lake Michigan. I buy maybe 3 brand new items in a year. This year, I will buy a pair of shoes because I only own 2 pairs. Tina, Al's wife
@ahoardersheartКүн бұрын
You seriously are the BEST, you know that?!!! You are my inspiration my friend 🦄💜🌟🙏🏼
@trishb68952 күн бұрын
Even though you are a recovering hoarder you are allowed to have “new” to you things but in your case it’s a good rule of thumb to do the one in one out method. Just because you have things to still let go of doesn’t mean you are never allowed to change things up.
@ahoardersheartКүн бұрын
You are absolutely right my friend 🙏🏼❤️ That’s why I’ll only post an “in search of” for something I really need! We can absolutely enjoy new things but for myself, it’s a matter of self control and recognizing my current limits when acquiring new things ❤️🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼
@Outbackhobbyhorsing2 күн бұрын
Great suggestions. Thank you!
@leodwinak2 күн бұрын
This may sound weird but if my house is full there's no place for anyone to hide an attack me. There can't be anybody hiding in here that might hurt me there's no place for them to hide. I give quite a few things away and donate but for years it's been going the other direction. Seems like there's always more to bring home then there is places to take to sell it or give it away.
@amystewart92282 күн бұрын
Love it
@Stefunny822 күн бұрын
Is Pepper Mommy’s baby girl? It seems no matter where you are in the house she is right there with you! ❤
@ahoardersheartКүн бұрын
Ohhhh yessssss 😻❤️ She’s definitely my soul kitty!!! Such a good little girl, she rescued me honestly 🌟🌟🌟
@sarahreid-warren62663 күн бұрын
Look how far you have come on your journey ! We are all so proud of you x x
@MsArtistwannabe3 күн бұрын
Our local buy nothing group is pretty active. I’ve re homed so many items.
@ahoardersheartКүн бұрын
That’s amazing!!!! You have blessed so many families 🦄💜🌟🙏🏼♻️🌎
@suzannerockall40303 күн бұрын
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@Atira_3 күн бұрын
Important topic! We over consume waaay too much and one way of changing that is to buy second hand first and give away the things you don’t need to somebody else. 😊 Plus it’s better for the environment! 💚♻️ Love your videos!
@ahoardersheartКүн бұрын
Yes my friend!!!! You are absolutely right🦄💜🌟🙏🏼🌎♻️
@vanessawhitneypro3 күн бұрын
I’m a nanny… My boss LOVES “buy nothing”… She’s hardly spent any money on toys for her kiddos…
@ahoardersheartКүн бұрын
That’s amazing!!! All those toys are being loved again and staying out of a landfill!!
@vanessawhitneypro18 сағат бұрын
@@ahoardersheart Yes, indeed! Let's keep working on making our own homes better, and saving someone money by sharing our gently loved toys/clothes/dishes/furniture etc, with others! Peace & Love to ALL!
@amystewart92283 күн бұрын
Love it
@kbal14513 күн бұрын
I’m in Australia, in my city there’s a buy nothing group for each suburb. I’ve picked up some beautiful items and given away items that I don’t use. My local supermarket, added an item to my delivery that I didn’t want and it’s not cost affective to return it, posted on my buy nothing facebook page and someone picked it up a couple of hours later. It’s so easy.
@ahoardersheartКүн бұрын
Yesss!! I love reading your story!! So happy it’s been a blessing to you and your family!
@thelove2beloved3 күн бұрын
I recommend moving the cube unit to the basement or to one of the boy's rooms. The living room will look less cluttered and more organized and calm.
@ahoardersheartКүн бұрын
Thank you for sharing with me!! I am planning on rearranging, reorganizing and updating the living room this year!!
@josephdaly20153 күн бұрын
Wonderful insight as always. Thank you so much. Have a great week. Mary, Joes wife 🙇♀️👏💪👍🙏💐🐈
@ahoardersheartКүн бұрын
Thank you and Have a wonderful week my dearest friend 🦄💜🌟🙏🏼
@ros89863 күн бұрын
Ms HH - maybe remember that there are people who need the stuff more than your family (it helps me to keep from acquiring things).
@ahoardersheartКүн бұрын
Yesss! That’s exactly what I do! That’s what gives me the closure from hoarding the items.
@michellerobillard40673 күн бұрын
Hi girl I have a question for you. Your night stand is looking good grate job but why is hubbys side so messy and unorganized? I would think his side would be cleaner than that .
@katia.luna2133 күн бұрын
Hubby has always seemed like he's got hoarding tendencies
@ewaem85193 күн бұрын
Yeah, the House isn't only "her" problem, they all have the tendencies 🐶
@elizaklein16113 күн бұрын
Don't let nostalgia for the past take you away from the present...
@bonesareheavy3 күн бұрын
Melanie, I LOVE that dress! Those are my colors! Thanks for explaining your "Townsgiving" in more depth. I have that book on my list to check out from the library at some point this summer. Right now I am reading a book about how companies and advertisers use propaganda to overstimulate and profit from consumers...kinda goes hand in hand with the Buy Nothing.
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Hi, I told my daughter she was the Martha Stewart of hoarders. She has ADHD and is seriously disabled. BTW, you're not a minimalist, but you're much better than you were. Progress, not perfection. Tina, Al's wife
I’m here and need help. I’m way better but now I’m trying to fix the mess.
Hi, your videos remind me change takes time and commitment. I've never hoarded, but I need to get rid of at least 20 items each day. There will always be more. Tina, Al's wife
Where did you get the tier tray from?
I found an antique dealer who bought the nicer knickknacks from my mother’s house.
Sometimes progress is slow, but over time it shows. I let my little plants alone for a month or two, give them water and sunshine, and they grow. Tina, Al's wife
💜💜 1. I see no harm in upgrading what you have, item-wise. For example, if I got rid of all or most of a collection of items (be it winter things or holiday decor or even hair accessories), getting a handful of items that are BETTER quality is a step up from having lots of items you either don't care about as much anymore or just need to replace. 2. The dreaded mail!!!! Have a baggy for trash if you aren't close to a bin. I chuck pretty much everything that comes in the mail. If something is important, I can pull up the website on the spot or write a reminder in my notepad. 😺 Bonus: If you get interrupted too much, start setting boundaries. Mom had three of us. Kids can have quiet time when they get home so Mommy can do Mommy Things. Don't feel guilty. You pay the bills!
I'm reading a book my sister gave me. If I don't read it, I have to give it away. I threw out a bunch of stuff, too. If I haven't used a craft item in a year, it has to go. There are other things that I need to toss, too. Tina, Al's wife
Hi, I've been watching you for years. I get rid of 20 or more things every day. There's a bag of recycling, a pile for the library, and a bag for Goodwill. I also have a bunch of houseplant cuttings to give away. I need the room so I can pot the new plants I have. Tina, Al's wife
Yep …. I once was an Admin of a local FB buy/sell group…. **was.** It was baaad, because I was one of the few getting to see the post before it was even approved and put out there. Again…. **was.** I did not have the self control that I have now and my gathering simply got … out of control. *Yes, it was unfair that I, as an Admin, jumped on so many items before others had a chance, but at least the person was still getting their asking price from me.🙃
Thank you, this is common sense. It just hurts my feelings when I see people throwing good items into the trash, like Cass and Minimal Mom do sometimes.
Perhaps
I'm part of my local buy nothing group & I've been able to gift a lot of things my kids have outgrown on it
I can see that would be really tempting! 😃💪💕
As I understand it, Buy Nothing, began on Bainbridge Island, WA (where I used to live). That small island had multiple Buy Nothing groups by region of the island because all the groups were so active. Through Buy Nothing we were blessed to receive a kid's bed, toddler bed, couch, veggies, and countless other things. It was amazing. Especially when we moved, I loved being able to return the favor.
Yessss!!! Thank you for sharing your story, I absolutely loved reading it 🦄💜🌟🙏🏼
We also have free groups in Scranton pennsylvania. I run a kids clothing ministry through my church. I get donations from other people who don't want to post it themselves and I group them together and give them to people who need them. Biggest problem I have is hackers who sometimes will take it and bring it up to the consignment store for cash. It's a wonderful idea especially in this day and age to give away items you don't need
It triggers me that the picture over your dinner table is not in the middle 😂🙈 Thank you for sharing your experiences, it always motivates me to clean something, too (today in the garden). I would recommend to store the things (games, stationary etc.) in the ikea (?) shelf elsewhere. Your boys can bring down from their rooms, what they need and afterwards put it back. Eventually you can use the space for wardrobe or something? I remember you have no hallway... I think that's very hard, because everything gets immediately in the living room 😬
Hi Miss Hart! I've been following you for a long time. I'm definitely on the spectrum of a level 1 or 2 hoarder so I completely understand what its like. I find your channel personally very motivating and healing. The basement is truly amazing and reflects all of the hard work you have done on healing past trauma. Where do you keep birthday cards and special event invitations etc? Also I would be interested in your meal planning strategy and recipes from a busy mom. I'm 67 years old, but a full time caregiver to my husband as well as my grandson so any tips on easy meals would be appreciated!
I didn’t know the second part even though I’ve been with them for years 😅 We have loved being part of our local. Made so many friends, too. And my things now suits me better while the ones that are unloved here gets to be very loved elsewhere. Between buynothing, verge/hard rubbish collection and church community we buy very few non-consumables. And actually regularly get consumables there, too (food esp)
Thank you for highlighting this subject! You’re a great inspiration for many. Mail clutter I learned you can unsubscribe from using an email address/phone number on the back of almost any mailer. Video idea maybe too :) Thanks for being there for us!
Being part of our local buy nothing group has been life-changing for me. It has allowed me to declutter so many items that I might’ve felt like I couldn’t before. I do not have hoarding disorder, but I am quite sentimental. I’ve done so much as to explain this when I post an item of my child’s and often I will get a private message afterwards from the Mom showing it being used by the next child. It makes me so happy! Joined before the pandemic and during it, it was an essential way for some people to get food or items they needed because we do requests. Instant someone might post we’re having a hard time and not sure what I’m gonna feed my kids tonight . Then offer things or ask to private message them. I have four chickens and it’s been so great to drop off a dozen eggs when people needed them. It goes beyond just letting go of items I have consciously you no longer need. When another person post to request often I realize I do have a duplicate of that or that I can let it go and offer it. It’s a beautiful way to get to know some of my neighbors and a very slow and somewhat distant that isn’t overwhelming . It really makes my neighborhood feel more like a village than it used to.
Very wise for helping others❤❤
can i have some of the nail stickers? 😇😆 i stopped accepting product samples. i never used them, was constantly stuff shuffling them, they stressed and annoyed me. no more samples no more hassle. i have the full size products that work for me and if i need a smaller size for travel i have small containers to decant some.
I love our buy nothing group! Thanks for talking about it and sharing
❤️👍
I worked up to getting rid of stuff. Started out selling things online, then I started giving it away on buy nothing groups, now I am able to load up car and take a bunch to goodwill easier than it use to be.
Great advice…..beautiful dress you wear it well 😊❤️
Pepper is sooo relaxed! She’s adorable.❤
Fantastic idea!👏👏👏🦄
I've been doing the buy nothing thing for a couple years but I don't get free stuff either. I only buy the necessities, clothes for kids when they grow up a size, shoes when they get torn, items to replace broken or worn out items, school supplies when we run out. We really don't need anything else. Kids get one Christmas present and one birthday present and I try to get the smallest toy possible because they rarely ever play with bulky toys. No seasonal items except one box for Christmas decor. I still wear clothes I wore 10-20 years ago. It's classic pieces, nothing trendy.
My In-laws kept a lot of my husbands toys and books. 27years later, my daughter plays with them and we read the same books he remembers loving. If you have the space to store it and keep it clean, all for free… don’t feel pressured about getting rid of it 😊❤
I've been cleaning beaches for years. I pick up trash--especially plastic-- most places I go. Here, near Chicago, there are beautiful forests, rivers, and Lake Michigan. I buy maybe 3 brand new items in a year. This year, I will buy a pair of shoes because I only own 2 pairs. Tina, Al's wife
You seriously are the BEST, you know that?!!! You are my inspiration my friend 🦄💜🌟🙏🏼
Even though you are a recovering hoarder you are allowed to have “new” to you things but in your case it’s a good rule of thumb to do the one in one out method. Just because you have things to still let go of doesn’t mean you are never allowed to change things up.
You are absolutely right my friend 🙏🏼❤️ That’s why I’ll only post an “in search of” for something I really need! We can absolutely enjoy new things but for myself, it’s a matter of self control and recognizing my current limits when acquiring new things ❤️🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼
Great suggestions. Thank you!
This may sound weird but if my house is full there's no place for anyone to hide an attack me. There can't be anybody hiding in here that might hurt me there's no place for them to hide. I give quite a few things away and donate but for years it's been going the other direction. Seems like there's always more to bring home then there is places to take to sell it or give it away.
Love it
Is Pepper Mommy’s baby girl? It seems no matter where you are in the house she is right there with you! ❤
Ohhhh yessssss 😻❤️ She’s definitely my soul kitty!!! Such a good little girl, she rescued me honestly 🌟🌟🌟
Look how far you have come on your journey ! We are all so proud of you x x
Our local buy nothing group is pretty active. I’ve re homed so many items.
That’s amazing!!!! You have blessed so many families 🦄💜🌟🙏🏼♻️🌎
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Important topic! We over consume waaay too much and one way of changing that is to buy second hand first and give away the things you don’t need to somebody else. 😊 Plus it’s better for the environment! 💚♻️ Love your videos!
Yes my friend!!!! You are absolutely right🦄💜🌟🙏🏼🌎♻️
I’m a nanny… My boss LOVES “buy nothing”… She’s hardly spent any money on toys for her kiddos…
That’s amazing!!! All those toys are being loved again and staying out of a landfill!!
@@ahoardersheart Yes, indeed! Let's keep working on making our own homes better, and saving someone money by sharing our gently loved toys/clothes/dishes/furniture etc, with others! Peace & Love to ALL!
Love it
I’m in Australia, in my city there’s a buy nothing group for each suburb. I’ve picked up some beautiful items and given away items that I don’t use. My local supermarket, added an item to my delivery that I didn’t want and it’s not cost affective to return it, posted on my buy nothing facebook page and someone picked it up a couple of hours later. It’s so easy.
Yesss!! I love reading your story!! So happy it’s been a blessing to you and your family!
I recommend moving the cube unit to the basement or to one of the boy's rooms. The living room will look less cluttered and more organized and calm.
Thank you for sharing with me!! I am planning on rearranging, reorganizing and updating the living room this year!!
Wonderful insight as always. Thank you so much. Have a great week. Mary, Joes wife 🙇♀️👏💪👍🙏💐🐈
Thank you and Have a wonderful week my dearest friend 🦄💜🌟🙏🏼
Ms HH - maybe remember that there are people who need the stuff more than your family (it helps me to keep from acquiring things).
Yesss! That’s exactly what I do! That’s what gives me the closure from hoarding the items.
Hi girl I have a question for you. Your night stand is looking good grate job but why is hubbys side so messy and unorganized? I would think his side would be cleaner than that .
Hubby has always seemed like he's got hoarding tendencies
Yeah, the House isn't only "her" problem, they all have the tendencies 🐶
Don't let nostalgia for the past take you away from the present...
Melanie, I LOVE that dress! Those are my colors! Thanks for explaining your "Townsgiving" in more depth. I have that book on my list to check out from the library at some point this summer. Right now I am reading a book about how companies and advertisers use propaganda to overstimulate and profit from consumers...kinda goes hand in hand with the Buy Nothing.