I know from experience that the older your sons get they will want a clean room and clean house especially as teenagers they will want friends over and they won't be ashamed of their house they will be proud of their Mother and what she has accomplished 😊
@TheGenflute7 ай бұрын
I love a good before and after!! Also love how realistic this is, authentic. Change doesn't happen overnight, or in the span of one makeover video. It takes time!
@SalsaNube7 ай бұрын
Oh gosh, I remember the episode with all those cups ..and the choosing of the muffin baking pans! And the one, when you organized your pantry for the first time! But what I absolutely loved, waa the sound of your voice, when you showed us the new floor! I jumped from happiness for you that time, and did again today-truly-even woke up my cat 😂 Speaking of which, I remember you creating a "kitty corner" for Miss Pepper, in that nook close to where her feeding station is. Is it still there? Would love an update of it, as I am sure you did, or will, make it cosy and with some nice decor. And I also really like the season decor you have all around your home, but the kitchen one is always special for me! And you made me clean and start a difficult decluttering process, as also being a level 4/5 hoarder, so will never be more grateful for you being you and your lovely encouragement! Cheers! ❤
@bonesareheavy7 ай бұрын
I love that 1960s carpet that was under the top layer...but not in the kitchen! Beautiful kitchen!
@veganryori7 ай бұрын
Oh my god i remember the carpet 😅 When I saw that video I was so confused why a kitchen would have carpet! Was so happy for you when you got the kitchen done up ☺️
@dayfin18437 ай бұрын
My grandmother's house from the 70s had very similar looking carpet in the kitchen and we're all the way over here in Germany 😂 Must have been a fad?!
@tonid846 ай бұрын
My aunt had thick cushioning carpet put over a beautiful floor because she cooked and baked all the time and she got shin splints from standing and walking on the floor. One day when someone buys that house, they are going to find a beautiful floor under the carpet!
@amplified5067 ай бұрын
You have come so far. Honored to share this journey with you. 🎉
@Katy_living_simply7 ай бұрын
Buying too much food makes it difficult to clean out the fridge on a weekly basis. We used to do the same thing. We can now go two weeks without buying pantry items. But, we buy fresh produce and dairy on the weekly basis. Also having designated areas in the fridge. Like stuff i have to use up top right of the fridge door. Dairy like cheese, butter, sour cream and so on goes in a basket. Long term produce on the right, and time sensitive fruit on the left. Left overs and food prep on the top. And milks, drinks, and eggs on the bottom rack. It saves us a ton of money and time.❤
@CoffeeLovingCatholic7 ай бұрын
Your kitchen looks *GREAT!* Congratulations for keeping it up! I like to clean my fridge out every week *before* I go grocery shopping. That way I'm not over buying and I know I have ingredients for my meal plan for the week!
@ellebee37097 ай бұрын
Hi! I thought I'd just pop in here to share a helpful tip I heard recently. Putting your produce in the fridge door, where the condiments usually go, is great for people with ADHD, because it'll be the first thing you see when you open the fridge and you'll remember to use them. The condiments have a much longer shelf life and aren't usually rotated out of the fridge as often, so they can be stored in the produce drawer instead. I really hope this helps 😊😊 I love your channel so much ❤️ thank you for sharing everything that you do
@tinadecker79477 ай бұрын
I have kept my kitchen island clean for 2 weeks . For me that's been really hard. It's the catch all for everything. Small steps for me.
@Saforra997 ай бұрын
Way to go! How exciting :D!!
@lindamusser73707 ай бұрын
My very clean mother-in-law always had carpet in her kitchen because it was "cheaper," but she had to clean it all the time. There was a beautiful wood floor underneath.
@francinehogsett30657 ай бұрын
You’ve come a long way and continue to do so ….so proud of you my friend 😘❤️
@northernlassie27557 ай бұрын
Very satisfying and calming video 👏 ❤ Maybe you could add up the wasted food costs each month, to see how much you could of saved by not overpurchasing etc
@NourishmentRedacted7 ай бұрын
An inspiration as always
@brg27437 ай бұрын
Such a nice change. I am learning also that less stuff to manage is less stressful and it looks nicer.
@lauradavison40447 ай бұрын
I get a weekly delivery of food etc and every week before the delivery I check the fridge for out of dates and clean it, because it is every week I can keep on top of it and not subject my family to possibly dangerous food.
@lovinglife39547 ай бұрын
You are amazing. I would love to see you on The Minimal Mom podcast. She had a podcast with The Crappy Childhood Fairy and it was awesome. You would be a great person on there.
@summerbaby46007 ай бұрын
I watched the episode and thought of Ms.Heart the whole time!!!! Oh, it was such a great episode. I hope Ms.Heart watches it.
@aileenreynolds56047 ай бұрын
So happy for you Melanie! What a journey we've been on together! You have come so far and we've been cheering you on, learning by your example, and feeling so much less alone with our hoards! I finally got control of my spare room. The attic is next!
@cherylrobinson60767 ай бұрын
Congratulations. You are an inspiration to others.
@charishurt17687 ай бұрын
So glad the carpetsgone beautiful kitchen❤🥰🦄
@angiefisher27807 ай бұрын
Thanks for your encouragement to declutter. I am doing small areas so I do not get overwhelmed!❤❤
@tgayer17 ай бұрын
You’re amazing! 💪😃💕 My goal is to waste no food this year. But disclaimer… I live alone, so there’s just me to worry about! 😊 You’re smart to write expiration dates on your food, or the date that you opened the bottle, jar, etc.!
@AllTheMiniThings7 ай бұрын
Mrs. Heart, do you have a video or a list of resources on healing from hoarding disorder? I find there's not much out there (until finding your channel) with good, solid THERAPY-led advice on how to overcome hoarding disorder. I'd love some additional resources if you have any to recommend.
@jeno2647 ай бұрын
Gosh that carpet! 😨 It made such a difference when it came out! You have done SO amazing! 💖💖💖
@cutekitty24887 ай бұрын
This is my dream kitchen! Wish I could get hubby onboard. He does most of the cooking and prefers EVERYTHING out and visible 😢 even if it’s not in current use. Then he complains about no room to work 😂.
@kell_checks_in7 ай бұрын
You might look into pegboards and hooks. If you can find it online, Julia Child's kitchen from Cambridge Massachusetts (the one now in the Smithsonian) has a bunch of pegboard organization that her husband Paul installed.
@steggopotamus7 ай бұрын
Sounds like ADHD. Out of sight = forget it exists, using lots of executive function to try to remember = exhausting. Also people with adhd are a lot more likely to be hoarders. So, if he's not on meds, maybe try to find some that help. If not, it's a pain to get people with ADHD to make any changes but it is usually possible. You have to get him to really think about his priorities all the way through. I also find that plastic open bins from target help me. I keep all my daily pills in one, and it can move more easily so I can have them out, but also move them when I need space. If he however has the attitude that it's always something else's fault (you, the house, the stuff) and never his, then he's never going to improve, and you have to decide how much you're willing to drain your own energy listening to him griping forever.
@adrienneg36207 ай бұрын
My husband is much more of a visible person too but I found that if the cabinets don’t have too much in them and there is actually a place for everything (that isn’t inconvenient to get to), that he doesn’t mind things being out of sight. If you always know where to find an item or put it away, it isn’t too hard. I think when it’s all too full in the cabinets or drawers, it’s easier to keep it out, but that might also serve as an indicator that drawers and cabinets are too full. You could always try decluttering some stuff into a “time will tell bin” (Minimal Mom style), put the items in the counter away, and see if it makes it easier to function in the kitchen. You still have all the items if you happen to miss them, but could be a good experiment. But if that’s not the case, then definitely pursue better visible organization. Cas from Clutterbug has good suggestions for different organizing types.
@Runner86176 ай бұрын
I've watched your videos several years ago. Glad to see you're still at it with decluttering!! You are inspiring!
@Jettsmom987 ай бұрын
You're kitchen looks beautiful. I do pretty good at keeping the fridge cleaned out these days. I need to declutter the cabinets and better organize those. I really need to work on the pantry. Way to much in there and I'm sure I'll have to toss 1/2 of it. Thanks for the weekly talks. They really help.
@northernlassie27557 ай бұрын
I think it hurts more tossing out the wasted money, than the impulsive purchasing buzz....
@pamelafreeman45487 ай бұрын
Love watching your encouraging podcasts! You have come a long way and are helping so many people! ❤❤
@fabienneroure99957 ай бұрын
Your such an inspiration! ❤God bless and wishing you a great weekend from Ontario Canada❤🍁🍂🐿.
@tngirlz46227 ай бұрын
FANTASTIC work! 🥳👏👏👏🎉 Way to go Ms. Heart! 🦄❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
@gabriellehollinger38377 ай бұрын
Beautiful. Your husband is quite the carpenter.
@josephdaly20157 ай бұрын
Omg there’s a blast from the past. I totally forgot how dark your kitchen was. It looks absolutely beautiful now. You are doing great maintaining. It gives me hope 😂 Thanks for all the encouragement you give to me and others. Have a great week. Mary, Joes wife 🙇♀️👏👍💪🙏💐🐈
@ofrasharon12417 ай бұрын
Amazing!
@livingwithME20157 ай бұрын
What an amazing transformation! Well done! You are such an inspiration. ❤
@mrandisg7 ай бұрын
Such an amazing transformation! You are so inspiring, Miss Heart. I'm so happy for your progress! 💖💖💖💖
@rebeckamattisson50837 ай бұрын
Yay to celebrate the kitchen transformation! 🎉🎉🎉 It's nice that you clean out the fridge more often, not so many nasty surprises. 😅❤❤❤ I visited my parents before, suring and after Christmas and cleaned out something from their fridge every visit.... They are not good at it, but they like to get some help. 😊
@starzyk68977 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!!! This is so encouraging!!!!! Wishing you many blessings from God!!!!!!! Love from Ania from Poland
@psymompa7 ай бұрын
Great progress.
@AtHomeWithKari7 ай бұрын
You have come so far and continue to improve! Great job on crushing your disorder!
@sherrygantt21587 ай бұрын
I am so proud of you. What a huge difference. ❤
@melanietrester7 ай бұрын
Hello from Germany, hi Miss Heart. Remember the carpet, you can be🎉 so proud of you
@eyrunsigrunardottir69777 ай бұрын
What a wonderful transformation, congratulation to you and the whole family on you new kitchen and new lifestyle. I had forgotten the brown cabinets but the carpet is unforgettable 😉
@denisec43826 ай бұрын
Thank you. I need hope to even begin.
@jennifersershen9277 ай бұрын
Your kitchen looks great.
@connieverbeck11107 ай бұрын
Congratulations!!
@A-couple7 ай бұрын
LOVE IT! Can you PLEASE return to basement Fridays because it my Friyay for me. Thank you❤
@katchathuff32877 ай бұрын
Looking good!
@alanbirkner19586 ай бұрын
January 2024. Your kids can help with kitchen chores. My kids did. My grandkids do. You've made progress. Tina, Al's wife
@rebeccatarro80667 ай бұрын
You should put an island. Something small 5ft, two cabinets. Will help more storage and more workspace. Just float over the floor.
@northernlassie27557 ай бұрын
More open space is freeing, not more storage. The idea is to live intentionally, not have/buy more stuff....
@Its_me.897 ай бұрын
Hey hoarder queen plz share your routine When you finally start your cleaning work ❤❤
@geertje1887 ай бұрын
I love it. 🇳🇱
@nicolechew10297 ай бұрын
Yes! How does hair get in the fridge?? 😂 I sweat I'm always picking dog hair out of drawers!
@mrandisg7 ай бұрын
Same, except in my case it's cat hair! lol
@anitachopping7 ай бұрын
Looks great
@kell_checks_in7 ай бұрын
My kitchen is bright (white and yellow everything except new white appliances) and friendly and obviously from 1962. I adore it. ; ) OMG, is that gorgeous floor the original hardwood!?
@halfheartdead71497 ай бұрын
hmm do you think having a lazy susan in your fridge would help with the bottles so nothing gets stuck in the back? you can find bigger ones online!
@kaze_cat7 ай бұрын
Love it! Congratulations on your success in “letting go!” And also for spreading the 💕 !
@gettingtidy24956 ай бұрын
Wow this is amazing encouragement!!
@MargaretUK6 ай бұрын
This is so impressive 👏 Well done 👌 😀
@denisec43826 ай бұрын
I have old carpet in my kitchen as well and have always hated it.
@lurenawalters68657 ай бұрын
Thank you!!
@alanbirkner19587 күн бұрын
August 2024. Three of us live in a 2BR condo. We have white walls, light cabinets, and light gray floor tiles. Why are you buying energy drinks? My sons and grandkids are marathon runners and they drink milk or water or the occasional homemade iced tea. Tina, Al's wife
@Runner86176 ай бұрын
Maybe the carpet was a blessing in disguise? It forced you to declutter so that you could get to it and tear it out and put in new floor! 😊
@susanreads19606 ай бұрын
Great video!
@GardeniasandGrace7 ай бұрын
The hardest thing for me to declutter is my home decor and diy supplies. They are taking over my house, but I enjoy having them and using them so much. I just don't have storage space. 😢
@cb98257 ай бұрын
Maybe declutter "easy" stuff more often? So there is more space for the things that are close to heart.
@lucyrademakers41887 ай бұрын
❤❤😊
@raymondmonaghan411227 күн бұрын
Good job with your decluttering and cleaning up love from Eugenie your friend xxx 💖🏡🌹
@daria_avery7 ай бұрын
congratulations i find any kind of disorder interesting im an ‘ addict ‘ of watching hoarders episodes im on a minimalism journey never was a hoarder but had too much - in my mind - like most humans do this minimalism journey is taking longer than i thought it would but some of the process is enjoyable like the selling of items
@hannahkennedy22597 ай бұрын
👏👏
@summerbaby46007 ай бұрын
Did you watch Dawn’s recent podcast episode with Anna Runkle? That was excellent talk about dealing with childhood trauma, and how to move on.
@almariekuit567 ай бұрын
🎉🎉🎉
@rmf47 ай бұрын
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@sandradisclafani67257 ай бұрын
❤👍
@stefbmccoy82977 ай бұрын
You should read the starch solution. Such a great book.
@suzannerockall40307 ай бұрын
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@micheledeem46337 ай бұрын
❤
@jessicaquiroz71787 ай бұрын
Where did you get Ms. Pepper’s pet food mat?
@jennyksslr6 ай бұрын
I have the same problem! How does hair get in the fridge?
@sula15296 ай бұрын
How do you know what level of hoarding you are at? Is their a test?
@RoryRita7 ай бұрын
Hi to my New Years Eve bin sister!! Still have it???