I tried a capsule wardrobe for my kids *life changing*

I tried a capsule wardrobe for my kids life changing

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When I began to simplify my kids' clothing, life got so much easier...
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If you're new here, welcome! I'm Madi, creating videos about minimalism and slow living every Tuesday or Wednesday. In my videos you will see my minimalist home, my capsule wardrobe, decluttering, inspiration for slow living with kids, intentional living, minimalist finances, things I no longer buy, things I no longer own, things I buy more of as a minimalist, and just overall my passion and inspiration for simple living!
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I tried a capsule wardrobe for my kids life changing
Chapters:
00:00 why simplify your kids' clothing?
01:30 5 tips for kids capsule wardrobe
04:14 capsule wardrobe | 6-year-old daughter
05:16 wholehearted course
05:44 capsule wardrobe | 3-year-old son
07:20 takeaways + practical applications
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@MadisunGray Жыл бұрын

How do you manage your kids wardrobes? Let me know 👇🏼

@TigerG16 Жыл бұрын

I get some hand me downs from a friend, and the rest I thrift! Have found so many good quality kid items at the thrift stores. Saves a lot of money and they grow out of them within a year anyways. And I agree to keep the closet minimal! Wash once a week and done

@HoffmansHouse Жыл бұрын

Most of my 2 (almost 3) year old clothes are hand me downs from his older cousin. I go through the clothes and choose the items I like best and then the leftovers plus my sons clothes that he’s grown out of go to my cousin for her little boy. I definitely will be narrowing down his clothes though because he has way too many and his drawers a full to the brim.

@melindab Жыл бұрын

Hi madisun! I’d LOVE to collab with you at some point in the near future if you’re up for it! You’ve inspired my minimalism series I’ve started on my own channel. I have watched your videos time and time again for relaxing inspiration. Thanks for all your amazing content 🖤🖤

@no_nap_club Жыл бұрын

I stopped with pajamas; my boys (2 and 4) have comfy wardrobes that are mix and match and they live in them day and night. It was a total game changer for me.

@ericawhitfield9289 11 ай бұрын

@bretthastings3377 yes, my boys sleep in their tshirt and underwear!

@shellieirwin4561 Жыл бұрын

I agree with letting kids choose their clothes, even when purchasing them! Mom of 7 here ages 34-15 and implemented a minimal wardrobe for my last 5 since they were young. They still carry that mentality today and their older selves. I have a few that have chosen all black for their "uniform". My youngest son likes to wear a blue shirt with blue jeans everyday. They all do their own laundry which makes life simple but shopping is streamlined as well when an item needs replaced 😊 Your capsule wardrobe, Madi, has inspired me to pare down my wardrobe. I've kept the "when I lose weight" clothes for far too long.

@taylourcurtis7246 Жыл бұрын

Would love to see a minimalist homeschool essentials/all the school things video! Currently looking for my 6 year old this year!! But there is so much “extra” that I feel I don’t need!

@ericawhitfield9289 11 ай бұрын

I have used The Good & The Beautiful since pre-k and my oldest son is about to start the 2nd grade curriculum. It takes no prep. And I only use their curriculum and the very minimal stuff it comes with (i.e one small wooden box of manipulatives and a few books.) The only extras are extra books to read for fun, but I don’t know if that would even be considered extra as most kids have books. Our kids like to have a game night and I will choose games that have an academic component to them, so that may also be considered extra to some, but not really. In terms of supplies, we have coloring pencils/crayons and pencils. Anything else we get only as it comes up as needed in the curriculum, like in 1st grade he needed a ruler. It really takes very little.

@madzie99 Ай бұрын

Classical Conversations! They lean on “you can teach this way on a desert island with a stick in the sand only”. Love it!

@Lilybabiy Жыл бұрын

Do I have kids? No. Did I watch this right away? Yes! I love your content 💕

@MadisunGray Жыл бұрын

You're the best!

@jennahallam Жыл бұрын

Same!!! Lol

@Nea_B Жыл бұрын

Same😄

@williamclark1244 Жыл бұрын

I don't have children but these are great teaching tools for them to not want everything that they see. Years ago, as a face painter, I once met a guy whose two year old daughter was wearing Mary Janes that had cherries in the design. I commented on how cute the shoes were because I had never seen any like them before. He told me that she already had over ninety pairs of shoes. It was so shocking to hear that at her age she was already being taught to become a massive consumer.

@ta1424 Жыл бұрын

Living life simply is living life abundantly! I wish that I had learned to live life simply and minimally when my kiddos were little but the great thing about simple living is that you can start anytime!😊

@MadisunGray Жыл бұрын

So true!

@lesliestanleyangles Жыл бұрын

I just finished Lessons from Madame Chic, at your suggestion (after watching one of your videos about your 10 item wardrobe). Two days before we left for an 8 day vaca, my nine year old daughter assisted me in bagging up the majority of my wardrobe. I’d estimate that I have roughly 25 pieces but I told myself I would re-evaluate when we got back home from our trip. Even while on vacation, I noticed my mindset changes (not feeling the desire to shop for souvenir clothing/items, etc). I also recognized that I didn’t even wear some of the items I had packed!! Thanks for sharing your ideas & tips!! I can’t wait to learn how to help my kids pair down their clothes too!

@MadisunGray Жыл бұрын

YES 🙌🏾

@annav.9722 Жыл бұрын

Mom of four girls here. My kids wardrobes has become more minimal with every new child. Less laundry, less stress 😊 Love your channel! Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪❤

@Jo-hello Жыл бұрын

I typically have 3-5 tops and 3 bottoms for my kids. It seems to work really well. I’m never going back to mt. Washmore again! Even that smallish amount of clothing still makes a lot of washing when you include bedding, towels, sports kit etc. so the fewer clothes to add to the mix the better! You are right that the wholehearted course is a mix of practical and therapeutic. It was wonderfully therapeutic for me! I need to go further into simplifying our home so I’m going through it all again. ( I do dip in and out continually) the wholehearted course is as helpful and insightful as it was the first time around. I will forever be grateful for you and so glad I invested in it. My whole family is benefiting from it and I believe it will have generational impact too 🙂❤

@MadisunGray Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your support! And I like the idea of dipping in and out all the time!

@nattyophelia7879 Жыл бұрын

I have a lot more shirts for my kids because they get dirty and sticky, and HATE being dirty or sticky, so we often change shirts a few times a day. They have less bottoms and have 3 short/tee pajamas, 3 pant/tee pajamas and 3 long sleeve/pants pajamas. Often have two to 4 sweaters or hoodies. One coat, snow pants, boots. A few sandals (they get muddy here) and a pair of rain boots.

@HerCupOfSIMPLE Жыл бұрын

Dear Madi, I'm so happy you went deeper into this capsule wardrobe for kids ❤ I loved your first one as well you made months ago! Kids prefer comfort above all!😊 Tennessee is wearing clothes!🎉😆 Love him!!

@MadisunGray Жыл бұрын

Tennessee is wearing clothes 😂😅

@afcopwife Жыл бұрын

Best thing I ever did was simplify my kids clothes (mine too!). I kept a weeks worth plus a few extras for nice outings. So much easier!

@amyshomesteadanimals Жыл бұрын

6 tops, 5 bottoms, 1 nice occasion dress or outfit, one piece of outer wear (like sweater, hoodie, coat, whatever), 2 pajamas, and a few pairs of shoes each. (Fall and winter=boots and sneakers. Spring and summer=slip-on shoes and sandals.) Five members in our family and besides underthings and some seasonal layers stored in a separate closet, that's our wardrobe. We re-visit our items at the beginning of each season. (Not to include that each family member has bedsheets and blankets, 2 towels, and 2 wash cloths.) When we get dressed, it's so easy to pick something because we have few items of clothing but they're all our favorites! And packing for trips, or even moving, is a breeze. Anything else that my teenagers want, they must buy it themselves, but they're more than happy with their minimalist wardrobes and look forward to once a season upgrading a few things.

@alenatorres7071 Жыл бұрын

I'm all for minimal. As a mom to a 6 and 4 year (boys) there's no way I will buy expensive clothing. Target all the way. I rather not worry about stains or them out growing it quickly.

@AM-bm2xw Жыл бұрын

I am naturally a minimalistic person, so I would say my kids have capsule wardrobes without trying. That being said, I only have boys, so I think they care a lot less about clothes. The biggest struggle for me was getting over and rid of the things that I thought would look cute but they don't want to wear. They just want to be comfortable. I completely agree, buy reliable brands that you can pass down. Also, sticking to a general colour scheme and switching things out seasonally makes it super easy for them to dress themselves, such a win!

@MadisunGray Жыл бұрын

Good idea!

@zivahhardin1643 Жыл бұрын

I accidentally discovered a kids capsule wardrobe for our 4 kids by necessity when we moved into a camper for a year. And let me say that even once we moved back into our 3000 sq ft house, I will never go back to a “normal” wardrobe for them. Not drowning in laundry piles everyday has been life changing for my soul and honestly my kids love the simplicity of not having too many options. We find that just 3 to 4 outfits per child really is all they need and want. Even when traveling it works great because they’re able to pack all their clothes themselves and it all fits in their backpack. No crazy backed up laundry piles when we return home is a plus too. It only takes us 2 loads to wash everyone’s clothes once we get home. Which if we really wanted to could be done in one load. I agree investing in high quality clothes has been a game changer. It is a large investment up front at times but even with four kids we’ve found ways to make it work. Sometimes that means only updating one or two items at a time, passing down clothes and occasionally we can even find high quality brands at our local children’s consignment shop. And if that wasn’t enough, we all share one closet so clothes are able to put up right when they’re dried and into each child’s little bins. Loved the video ❤

@MadisunGray Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching ❤️

@mylittleriches2859 Жыл бұрын

I would love to know what you’re kids capsule wardrobe is if you’re willing to share! We live in a small space and I’m tired of drowning in laundry.

@zivahhardin1643 Жыл бұрын

We live in Georgia, so it’s really hot and humid here in the summer. Each kid has 4 pairs of shorts and four shirts. 8 pieces of underwear and one pair of socks. And a pair of crocs. And that’s it. We find that we don’t need anything more. I do laundry every two days and it works about perfectly. Even if a kid needs to change their outfit during the day we still don’t run out of clothes. Each kid also only has one pair of sheets for their bed and a quilt, and one towel. Which makes washing everyone’s linens in one day really easy. ❤

@mylittleriches2859 Жыл бұрын

@zivahhardin1643 Thank you so much! ❤️

@kristinakalas8100 Жыл бұрын

I reduced my 7 year old son’s wardrobe for summer. He has 9 pairs of shorts, a dozen t-shirts, 3 tanks, 2 polos & 2 bathing suits. I keep panicking that he doesn’t have enough, but he absolutely does! I did the same with my closet because I lost weight & more panic. I can’t believe I need to work through the panic & resist the urge to go shop. I am definitely a victim of our culture. Reducing your wardrobe is eye opening!

@MadisunGray Жыл бұрын

Yes 🙌🏾

@LisaGray1000 11 ай бұрын

One you tuber I watch just has 4 of each item for her kids...eg 4 shorts, tees, tops, longs. She just does a family load of washing each day.

@siminaiosif1540 Ай бұрын

Sorry are 9 pairs of shorts minimal?!

@kristinakalas8100 Ай бұрын

@@siminaiosif1540 Yes, Judge Judy. We live in the city with coin-operated laundry in the basement of our apartment building. We have one pair for each day & a couple extra because kids are messy.

@Kay-lt3wx Жыл бұрын

Huge fan here. I practically squeal when I see you've posted. Thanks for being you Madi. You are a true inspiration! My little 2.5 year old daughter also already has a very present opinion on clothing. It actually simplifies things for me because she will keep me from getting clothes that I know she just won't wear!😅 I also have a son who is 1. Enjoying just dressing him how I like for the present but also anticipating the day when he can take them off by himself lol I think Cash will be very much like Tennessee if I have to guess. 😂

@MadisunGray Жыл бұрын

😂

@georginageorge894 Жыл бұрын

So happy to see this video today. Over the last week I just know I need to go through and declutter my kids wardrobe. The laundry becomes too much and the cheap stuff I buy does not last at all! This has motivated me to go through and keep what they really wear and save money in the long run! 🙌🏼❤️

@annahbrown8859 Жыл бұрын

I’d love to see a video of what your laundry routine looks like in a week and what you use for natural stain remover. That’s the issue I run into with my daughters clothes. She spills stuff on herself a lot at the age of 4.5 so we’re changing clothes a few times a day and I hesitate to buy more expensive quality pieces for her for that reason. Luckily we do get some good quality hand me downs

@MadisunGray Жыл бұрын

I do laundry 1-2 times per week with small loads.

@chantalyt Жыл бұрын

I just love your videos so much. I've never turned on notifications for anyone but I look forward to yours! I have binged them! They speak to my soul!

@lollipop3105 11 ай бұрын

Ohhhh, I waited so long for you to do such a video 😊😊😊 thaaaaaaank you!

@hannahbentson9374 Жыл бұрын

I may have squealed when I saw this video! So excited. I just love your content and I’m so passionate about capsule wardrobes so ya very excited!!!

@XXO-Rosie Жыл бұрын

I have a 2 year old boy and I agree it’s such a battle putting on clothing. He couldn’t care less what the clothes even are.

@MadisunGray Жыл бұрын

😂

@themellowmama Жыл бұрын

Okay but... you look SO GORGEOUS I am blown away

@debbiepalmer1094 Жыл бұрын

Those clothes are gorgeous! Beautiful colours and fabrics.

@thelittlehomeaustralia Жыл бұрын

Hi Madi, I love this, I live in a tiny house so ezzy (2) only has one small draw of clothing, but I do tend to op shop (thrift) and end up getting cheap quality clothing that I don’t really like or doesn’t last so well. Inspired to concentrate on even more minimal and invest in high quality for my kiddo too xx thanks for the inspo!

@Naturalrnmom 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! I love your videos! I completely eliminated a dresser and put the small amount of clothes my kids have in a small bin in their closet. It’s made all the difference for my stress level and less clothes to fold

@devin4796 11 ай бұрын

Love those ideas!

@sarakessler8516 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love all your videos! Thank you so much for sharing your life and wisdom.

@MadisunGray Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@fredzuccarelli 9 ай бұрын

Omg....this girl gets it!!!! 55yo italian/canadian here, living in the usa...ready to retire and live this life in italy!!! Madisun you're living my life.....but I'll want/need a motorcycle to see the beautiful european countries!😊

@ally33799 10 ай бұрын

I want to do this with my daughter once she gets a little older, she is 2 right now so destroys her clothes fast. We buy cat and Jack from target so after she rips her clothes or gets giant stains on them we can return it for the same price we bought it and buy another outfit with it so we don't spend much. She spends all day outside with the chickens and gets GA clay on everything haha. We buy sustainable and minimal on jackets and longer term items.

@reinaquidon5374 6 ай бұрын

Thank You for this.🙂

@nicolablom8053 4 ай бұрын

Watching this for the 3rd time! just absolutely adore your videos and your editing style.

@weekends_withus Жыл бұрын

Love this reminder! Great content. My three have very minimal items of clothing - so much less washing, easy for them the help put away and less decision fatigue. I take them shopping to choose new items when required - that way I know they will like they items they are wearing ❤❤

@MadisunGray Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching ❤️

@jennaalexis89 Жыл бұрын

Omg the little lullaby club dress is adorable

@MadisunGray Жыл бұрын

😭

@rachraves4734 Жыл бұрын

Love This! I find that my daughter ends up wearing a lot of the same clothing anyways and the other stuff just sits in the closet (as do most adult clothes do). I’ve significantly downsized my own closet and am quickly learning at 2.5 year old really doesn’t need half the clothes (and toys) she has

@RebeccaEnsz 11 ай бұрын

So true! My kids basically keep a rotation of the same 6 or so outfits that they pick out of all their clothes. The past couple years, I have downsized big time on their clothes.

@fairysoulz4903 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love it. The same concepts can be applied to many things for kids. They don't need as much as people think they do, and are often happier with less. With that said, I have teenagers now, one like a mire minimal approach as the other would love to stuff her closet! Hoping my examples will rub off on them!

@MadisunGray Жыл бұрын

More is caught than taught 🙌🏾

@TheMennomilist Жыл бұрын

Very cute! My sons just each have a drawer of clothes. nothing to rotate. My oldest (16 years old) just likes wearing black and grey and that's it. I have tried to get him to expand his horizons, but he takes minimalism pretty seriously in his clothing.

@jessicavanier5545 Жыл бұрын

Hi, Madi! I enjoyed this video. And one way I manage my little peoples' clothing is pay attention to what they reach for. Truck shirt again today? Okay. Not liking jeans, that's okay, too. And the next laundry day, clean out a few unused items. Love your videos. With love from the South, Jess❤

@MadisunGray Жыл бұрын

Love that!

@ashleystephens610 11 ай бұрын

Your videos bring me so much peace and calm. I’ve been a minimalist for over 2 years, I just don’t make videos on It yet.. but I live similar to you with my son and we enjoy It

@MadisunGray 11 ай бұрын

❤️

@emilymcclain591 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful! We all need permission to think differently about our kids clothing and you did that Madi. I know personally everything you said is right on and has saved our budget and our sanity. Having a small wardrobe with clothes kids love offer them confidence and ease in dressing themselves. We never have fights over what to wear or to “just find something” on the way out the door. Annnd laundry is a breeze. Win win!!

@MadisunGray Жыл бұрын

So true!

@Kay-lt3wx Жыл бұрын

I was literally JUST watching your last video like this yesterday and hoping you would post and updated version soon!!! How did you know?!

@extrememinimalism 11 ай бұрын

i have an 18mo here in the uk and we stick to 10tops/10bottoms/5jumpers/2outerwear and 1 set of pjs and it works for us.

@jessicasievers3213 11 ай бұрын

We do something similar with my boys, but it was pretty unintentional! I like to spend more on some clothes and buy second hand for play clothes- looking for higher quality brands when I do!

@amandamorris4033 Жыл бұрын

So, I've been doing this since your last kids capsule video.. and it's is definitely life changing... I'll never go back... My kids are 14, 9, 7 and 5... Laundry is no longer a huge issue and everything is streamlined... Even shopping ( when we need to ) is simplified..

@MadisunGray Жыл бұрын

Aw i love this! I agree it’s so life changing, such a small thing but it really affects daily life in so many ways

@JulieKlingler Жыл бұрын

I’d love to see your sons wardrobe just got a little glimpse

@ldouglas6071 Жыл бұрын

I let my children pick out their outfits 95% of the time. I love the capsule wardrobe idea its a bit hard to implement as my husband’s family loves to give the kids tons of gifts. Im super grateful but the cloths mostly are not great quality. Any advice on how to talk to family? Also would love shoe recommendation if you have any. I think I remember you saying your kids don’t wear shoes a lot. Thanks so much for the great video .

@catherineaube2367 Жыл бұрын

We live in Canada so we have cold winters and 6 feet of snow! We need to have a lot of different clothes but I try to stay minimalist! With kids, they often need multiples because their winter pants or mittens are wet!

@simplylovedandused Ай бұрын

Can we get another video like this? Love it

@vickys4431 11 ай бұрын

Can you do a video revolving around the kid activities you do for the kids since you don’t do screen time. I’m struggling over here lol

@OurMessyHouse Жыл бұрын

Both my kids have minimal capsule wardrobes! We love it.

@MadisunGray Жыл бұрын

Love it!!

@heathercarlisle2423 Жыл бұрын

I know the small business beya made has “grow with me” linen overalls which may work for your little guy! My daughter (2) never grows out of clothes before the season ends but if she did I definitely would try those.

@Oyimtalkingtoyou 10 ай бұрын

I love to hand the clothes down to my other younger children, but once a yr I buy some special pieces on sale from a brand I love, and make sure they are big enough to fit for at least 2yrs per child. I’ve got a drawer each for my kids, plus a shared sweater drawer. Some of my friends are shocked how little clothing mine have, even though it’d be 20 pieces each or more, not counting underwear or pjs (pjs are 2 or 3, maybe even 1 pair, per child)

@evarosegger631 11 ай бұрын

Haha my daughter also picks her dresses on how „good“ they whirl around her when she spins around ❤️ dresses that not whirl well are not gonna be worn. Like ever.

@mikaladeboer3521 9 ай бұрын

Do you have a video showing your laundry routine and washing tips?

@mikaladeboer3521 9 ай бұрын

Also, what do your kids wear when doing things like painting etc. Do you have any spare "shitty" clothes for that ha

@natm514 Жыл бұрын

I've done capsule wardrobes for my 2 little boys since they were babies. Mainly because my partner and I both have capsule wardrobes in similar colours and I didn't like the idea of having to do extra loads of laundry for really bright coloured kids' clothes or for too many clothes! But it's also great not feeling overwhelmed by over-stuffed drawers 😅

@MadisunGray Жыл бұрын

That's a great idea!

@braria9855 11 ай бұрын

Matching babe's wardrobe with ours means we as a family usually look cohesive if not outright coordinated, all without major intention. It's really neat on pictures and outings to not have to worry about this stuff. When I tell people to start coordinating colours I always suggest starting with outerwear, since it stays the same, lasts forever and you'll always be coordinated.

@myriahbuck3356 Жыл бұрын

I feel like cheap tees for girls especially tend to get stained so easily and never lift!!! It’s the battle we are facing. At least we have the opportunity to change that this coming school season.

@soliel8999 Жыл бұрын

I have 7 kids. Until they became teenagers, I kept only enough clothes for each of them that would fit on one shelf of a standard bookcase. It was so liberating. Now, three of them are minimalist, two have an average amount of clothes, and two, let's just say, really like clothes. Lol So, it's more challenging, but it's the season we're in.

@apriltahe Жыл бұрын

Yes I have been enjoying having a capsule wardrobe. Less laundry is wonderful.

@MadisunGray Жыл бұрын

The best!

@NonaMaryGrace1952 11 ай бұрын

For school my girls wore two colors and that helped them. We didn’t have uniforms at our school but they did enjoy wearing just two colors. They chose to wear as their school clothes. This helped them get dressed in the morning and everything always matched.💕 NonnaGrace 🐓

@misssellisa Жыл бұрын

Really wanted to do this with my babe! But realized with all the pee, poop, puke that we’d have to wait to get there once we’re out of infancy or we’d be doing laundry every day and nothing else 🙃 Love your videos!!!

@debbielong8087 Жыл бұрын

I too buy high quality and less! They do not need a lot of clothes. I look at what they have then fill in what they need! During spring and summer, 4 shorts, 1 khaki, one jean 2 bathing suits, 6 t’s, 1 or 2 polo style and 1 button dowm.1 pj. During fall and winter, 2 jeans, 2 joggers, 1khaki, 1 short. 2 polo style 3 sweatshirts, 5 or 6 long sleeves, coat hat rain jacket, 1 pj! 1 hoodie. Always 6 undies and 6socks. Also add Christmas pj and Christmas shirt.

@katebrown5777 Жыл бұрын

What I do for my younger kids is whatever season it is they have “play clothes” for around the house and preschool which are last years same season clothes, usually a bit small and short but still fit. They have a few “nice clothes” to go out in and they have “church clothes” just for church (so that they stay nice and clean) that way I’m only buying a few nice clothes and church clothes at the beginning of every season and that’s it. Some clothes also can be used for multiple seasons so they get more wear out of them. Kids really don’t need that many clothes

@shawnavienneau6148 Жыл бұрын

Such a wonderful video. We have a minimal wardrobe for our family. I have to share something i once seen in a book. The quote me on this it probably the exact way it was explained. So this child psychiatrist said if we let our children decide they're own close "that's appropriate for the weather/occasion when they are two, three and four that they will be able to say stop or no to somebody trying to influence them or pressure them to do something they feel is wrong when they're thirteen, fourteen and fifteen. Because they will know what they want and be more assertive.

@MadisunGray Жыл бұрын

Ooohh that’s good. I want to raise socially aware and confident kids.

@sarahkim8651 Жыл бұрын

We get near all my son's clothes passed down to us from his cousins (Korean clothes so they are better higher end quality and cuter) i find if i do buy my 3 year old boy anything, it is overalls! Easy to adjust as they grow to get more wear. I find i need a bit more clothes for him because he lives to play in the dirt all day so thankful for cousin love and all the clothes. I always just have 2 pairs of shoes for him- gumboots or crocs (depending on summer or winter) for home and dressier sandshoes (sneakers) for church. If i didn't get these hand me downs, i think i would do as you have done. Love from 🇦🇺

@MadisunGray Жыл бұрын

Love that!

@tetesclowntown Жыл бұрын

STOOOP ❤ IM SO HAPPY thank you for posting! 😂 I'm going through my son's stuff and having a rummage sale at the end of the month- my main fear is not having enough clothes for him, and the money wasted acquiring all of this 😂 your video alleviated a LOT of stress from my mind. Now to figure out what isn't for us.

@mishypeas2959 Жыл бұрын

Such a valid concern but one person said don’t forget if your child needs one extra pair of trousers or a top it’s easy enough to pick one up rather than get too many and them not wearing it ❤

@MadisunGray Жыл бұрын

You got this!

@tetesclowntown Жыл бұрын

About 25 hours later. I have all of his clothing washed and separated into 4 groups. Pjs.1 giant capsule of black/denim/khaki/green and all things interchangeable. 1 fewer item capsule of navy, denim, and things interchangeable with that color scheme. And 1 of "play clothes" that are ok for paint, sand, garden (we get very very dirty around here) etc. There is SO MUCH. So I realize the need to downsize, but how do I know what to keep and what to part with. How do I do this?

@estherwegener890 11 ай бұрын

@@tetesclowntownI recently did this for my girls, so maybe slightly different, but the principle is probably the same. First I decided on a color scheme, choosing only navy or black, not both (that helps narrow down a lot), and then coordinating all other colors from there. After I'd removed the things that didn't fit within our scheme, I just took each type of item (short sleeve shirts, for example) and went through that pile, choosing only my/their very favorites until I got to the numbers I felt comfortable with (for me, that's 5-7 of each type of item, 3 of "nice/dressy" items, 1 of each jacket that we need - in our climate, we need snow coats, rain coats, and light jackets 😅), then donated everything else. It feels overwhelming at first, but I felt so much better after it was done!

@tetesclowntown 11 ай бұрын

@estherwegener890 How did you know the navy and black was my issue l o l ... For now I sorted it all out into the capsules, Then went back through each one and picked Is only my favorite or necessary items

@candycandyissodandy Жыл бұрын

Would you mind sharing clothing storage for off season items and handmedowns? I’m assuming since you buy high quality you’re keeping things to pass down like you mentioned, but I definitely need some direction as to how much to keep!

@MadisunGray Жыл бұрын

Keep a boundary, and stick to it.

@IsabelleMoegelin Жыл бұрын

Don't even have kids but still enjoyed watching this 😄🥰

@MadisunGray Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻

@mimseyllamenberger2097 Жыл бұрын

I love that. My daughter is already six and i tend to completey overstuff her wardrobe (just like mine). I will not get rid of everything now so to have a smaller wardrobe but i really want to spend less and not buy anything extra for her size right now because we have sooo much. But when its time to buy a bigger size i will come back to this video ❤ ps: i am from germany, so overconsumption is a thing here in europe, too... Love your videos!

@MadisunGray Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching ❤️

@malloryanthony8921 Жыл бұрын

I struggle to be willing to pay for higher quality for my boys because I've found whether i get them cheap or higher quality they tend to reuin them at some point with stains especially and sometimes holes. But i have minimized their wardrobes and its great!

@RFKJ2024 Жыл бұрын

I used to purchase from Mabo Kids and we loved them! My kids are a bit older now but if you are looking for sustainable high quality fabrics with timeless designs check them out. They are a bit pricey but after my kids grew out I was able to resell for around 50% of cost. I think I am going to try this capsule with my kids now who are 8 and 13

@MadisunGray Жыл бұрын

I’ll have to check them out!

@NonaMaryGrace1952 11 ай бұрын

My youngest would only wear dresses that would flare out when you spun. No tulip spins. M oldest liked tights. My middle daughter like dresses. My son liked belts 💕NonnaGrace 🐓

@crystalellen 11 ай бұрын

❤ your videos ❤ I am about to have my 12th child. Our wardrobes are bigger but still minimalish:) Kid to Kid for most young kid purchases so I can get high quality for cheap 😅 My kids do a lot of outdoor chores and need Levi’s but also shorts and dresses to change into. We live in Utah so weather changes. My favorite tool I’ve learned is never ever putting their dirty laundry together. I wash each child’s hamper of clothing separately and teach them to do their own laundry as young as possible so they’re always helping when they’re little. I do wish we lived in Hawaii and I could get rid of more cold weather stuff 😂

@robertafarmer Жыл бұрын

Love this! Only ever had capsule wardrobes for my kids, at their height. My second son has prob a few extra items (due to hand me downs that are still ok). But they have a few of each thing that mix and match, less once they reach school and are in a uniform 5 days a week. But so much easier! No idea how anyone could do it any other way

@MadisunGray Жыл бұрын

Love that!

@robertafarmer Жыл бұрын

Madi, honestly. You have changed my life! I heard you on the mellowmama podcast and have been a minimalist for the last 8 years. But the slow living has been harder to achieve. You have helped me in a few short weeks look into this more and work towards adopting more of this mindset. I have decluttered even more and feel so relaxed watching your videos, listening to your voice and truely ‘slowing down’ for the first time. And letting go of the anxiety and ‘high maintenance’ lifestyle! Would love to see more of your before and afters too. The little snippet of your wedding pics in a video seriously helped me to see how far i’ve already come too.

@babylight8479 Жыл бұрын

I found my 3 years son to wear only few things - the hardest thing is to give him something new 🙈 also only comfortable things like long sleeves tshirts & jogging tops&trousers - never wanted to wear jeans, overalls, sweaters 🤷🏼‍♀️

@demideridder Жыл бұрын

Funny I actually wanted so say I would recommend the simple folk but you already know their brand. I actually love their brand so much!

@MadisunGray Жыл бұрын

It’s so great ❤️

@shadowsatmidnight Жыл бұрын

Loved this, the colours are so beautiful that you choose foe them! I'm reducing down what my childrens wear, just started looking into staying with natural fibres too.. so that helps me filter out more things. I'd be interested in if you choose natural fibres? Also shoes... we are home and barefoot alot... but shoes are something I never really know what to look for with my babies x

@MadisunGray Жыл бұрын

We have Barefoot shoes for the kids! They can put them on themselves. rstyle.me/+dT2w7IfeNPHwuaiXMzs-tg

@shadowsatmidnight Жыл бұрын

@@MadisunGray perfect!! Thankyou 🩷

@yakinamariacasteleyn5176 Жыл бұрын

I do last in last out, I wash the clothes and put them in the back. When I take something out to wear, I take from the front. When I don’t like it I put it also in the back. When I see it for the second time and I still don’t want my kids to wear it, I give it away! 😁

@omarianno 11 ай бұрын

Is it easy for your kid to go potty in an overall? I always wonder if that works! Thanks : )

@madzie99 Ай бұрын

Do you purchase used items for your kids? Do you have a favorite site/service for that? I like buying used, but I feel like I buy more because it’s cheap and not because they actually need them.

@Sidtrav2017 11 ай бұрын

I know it’s personal to share your city but what city would you recommend in Florida? I’m from Texas and moved to Colorado for the beauty. Living here is a nightmare and my husband just love the beach and want a more simple life and live near the beach. Our income isn’t incredible but we can afford Pensacola and places like that. What areas would you recommend in your state for a easy going family life ?

@stephanieharless9120 11 ай бұрын

Did I miss where you talked about what brand of shoes you get for them? I know you mentioned it in one of your videos and I'm looking for it... I'm trying to find good barefoot shoes for my kiddos

@MadisunGray 11 ай бұрын

Vivobarefoot are my favorite. My kids love them so much. rstyle.me/+dT2w7IfeNPHwuaiXMzs-tg

@Cloverandsage Жыл бұрын

Where do you get the kiddos shoes? Been looking for shoes like that for my girls!

@MadisunGray Жыл бұрын

They are Barefoot shoes from Vivobarefoot but they wear them all the time and they can put them on themselves. rstyle.me/+dT2w7IfeNPHwuaiXMzs-tg

@caffeinated_creative Жыл бұрын

What are your tips and tricks when it comes to children staining their clothes? I would love to buy higher quality pieces, but I have two year old twins and they are SO hard on their clothes! Lol. I’m still on the lookout for some good non toxic stain removers that actually work!

@MadisunGray Жыл бұрын

Branch Basics. Their oxygen boost plus concentrate is amazing for stains. I have a promo code for 15% if you’d like. (MADISUNGRAY)

@kinseycarney4745 Жыл бұрын

As a first time momma (due in September), how do I create this intention before she even gets here?! I’m not sure how much or how little I should have with baby things.

@MadisunGray Жыл бұрын

Less is more. They need you more than ALL THE THINGS. I have an (old) video where I share a bit of my philosophy on baby stuff. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nd1-fJZ93MuskoU.html

@rmm4123 Жыл бұрын

I struggle with buying more expensive clothing. A lot of my kids’ clothes (i have 4 kids) get stained or ripped, and they don’t wear them for a long time. So paying 3x the price is really hard to justify for me. When they’re a bit older, maybe.

@torirobinson6860 Жыл бұрын

Hey! Wondering what you do for stains? Trying not to cycle through my toddlers clothes as often. 😅

@MadisunGray Жыл бұрын

Hi Tori! ❤️ I use BRANCH BASICS. I have the laundry bottle and just fill it with concentration, plus their oxygen boost. You can get 15% off a starter kits with my code : (MADISUNGRAY) links.branchbasics.com/madisungray

@torirobinson6860 Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙌🏻

@Sassygrannyvlogs Жыл бұрын

💙

@ElinOlden Жыл бұрын

❤

@MadisunGray Жыл бұрын

❤️

@louisetilbury3443 Жыл бұрын

I have 4. Two 8 year old boys and girls of 14 and soon to be 13. The boys like to choose what they wear, but as the are football mad (UK) they seem to opt for a kit, the girls pick their clothes mostly. We do look second hand first. They have their own style already. It’s got easier. They do tell me that they need X and I always so do you really though. And make them think about when they would wear it and what would they wear it with etc. I want to bring up mindful children. Ones that care about waste the recycling. 😊

@jordanmarie2yt Жыл бұрын

Love this idea! With my 12 month old daughter, I find it incredibly frustrating that so many kids clothes can’t be mixed and matched with each other. If you buy an outfit from Carter’s, the top and bottoms so often only make sense when paired with each other so you’re stuck with an outfit that isn’t very versatile. I’ve been making it a point lately to buy more items of clothing that are solid colors, neutral, with no prints or graphics on them. That way all her tops and bottoms and be paired together and allow for multiple outfit combinations. Today’s society favors overstimulation and overconsumption when it comes to our children. I’m trying to opt out of this for my family wherever possible, including with what we choose to wear.

@MadisunGray Жыл бұрын

This is a good idea! ❤️

@abigaildriskill3736 Жыл бұрын

This is why I loved bubble rompers for my babies. 😍😂 So easy to dress them, no mixing and matching, and totally my style.

@henriettfortmolnar1727 Жыл бұрын

My son is 17 months old and he changes about 5 times per day, because he plays a lot outside. I don't think I'd be able to wash and dry all his clothes every day. I purchase his clothes from friends who have bigger children. To me it is also a kind of sustainability. I'd be curious if Zara is the same as it is in Europe, but it isn't sustainable here. Everything arrives from Bangladesh... :(

@mylittleriches2859 Жыл бұрын

Tip #1 Create a short list of what your child needs clothes for / from there clothes Tip #2 Make sure pieces coordinate to make as many outfits as possible Tip #3 Involve them in purchases, listen to preferences, honor their taste. Tip #4 Give them autonomy. (Make sure they can access their clothing) Tip #5 Avoid trendy “one time use” clothing

@Amanda-jd8xs 11 ай бұрын

I like this very much. When you have a child it seems the world is throwing products at you 24-7. This saying 'no' is empowering I think.

@mackenzie5716 Жыл бұрын

I have a problem of buying what is "cute" vs what will match. So while we are minimalist with our children's clothing and try to lean towards brands that are sustainable or well made, I tend to not have items that match well and thats something we will be working on since school will be starting soon and they will need clothes that don't have dirt and popsicle stains all over haha!

@MadisunGray Жыл бұрын

😂