Ahhh fantastic. I will get to that point! See it’s people like you that inspire me-this is the best way of life!

Do you have winter clothes also?

@@dianagarduno3095 No. I own a total of 40 clothing items for year round wear. The winters here are very cold (-50C is possible) so I layer up in winter and remove layers for summer. I should note that the 40 items do not include underwear, shoes or coats. Because of living in a climate with 4 seasons, I have more shoes/boots (12 pairs) and coats (5) than I would like.

@@dianagarduno3095 those are literally all the winter clothes I have! I just use my puffy coat all day every day. I have one more sweater on my list for the winter, but we will see if I can go without!

Thank you!! Every view, opinion and all advice is welcome. For me particularly, I think the pieces I have do just that. It's all I need and I'm fully aware that this is what works best for me! Some mommas have different needs and loves which is what makes us unique and different. How boring it would be if we all though the same! Thanks for your support and for watching!!

Hahahaha oops😂 thank you for this insight!

@@margaretmatheny Bougie is a slang derivative of the french word bourgeoisie; and it actually was coined to mean pretending to be high class, while not actually being high class

Tiffany Ima I think the term originally surfaced in the mid 1800's. The English elite who had class - titles, land, & education - looked down on the nouveau riche, because they were bourgeois - they actually had to earn their money. And consequently had no class. or taste.

@@knitnkitten right but we are talking about the slang term, bougie.

Omg y’all are so funny! Bougie is actually a thin, flexible surgical instrument for exploring or dilating a passage of the body. You all mean Boujee!! 🤣 or Boujie which is something luxurious.. I’m dying 😂😂

Amazing!!! I'm so glad you found it helpful. Can't tell you how freeing it feel, even weeks after!

That's a wonderful mindset to be in. Thanks for sharing. I love seeing how everyone interprets it differently. That's how it's supposed to be!

YES. I have already done that this week. Crazy how good it feels to keep getting rid of items.

Thank you for sharing! I've been hearing that after posting this and am so appreciative of everyone who has said something. I know that happens with food and cleaning products....so gosh, I should have expected it. Truly had no idea. But certainly am going to dig before I make that claim and share a brand!

amazing!!! I just filmed another declutter, cant wait to share!

Wow that is incredible!

very valild point! should have said "for me"!

fantastic!! I really does work well in every setting. The ease of getting dresses and making decisions is one of my favorite benefits. I can definitely show you my accessories. As for my bags...there's not much to show. I own a diaper bag, lol. Just gave away my only purse. A backpack suits me better!

Thanks for subscribing!! Love minimalism, so happy to meet like minded women!

Haha thank you!! Your encouragement means so much. It’s a continual process for sure!

Ah thank you!! Those words are so kind!

Thats amazing! Any tips for people trying to start? And can I ask what your reasons were for becoming a minimalist?

@@tanne1993 I just started getting rid of things that I didn't need (for example, I had 6 full sets of dishes, I donated all except for the one set that was my absolute favorite). I used to be an elementary school teacher but now I'm a stay-at-home mom so I gave away everything that I had accumulated from my career. I only wear shorts & t-shirts, therefore donated all my dresses, skirts, blouses, etc. Whatever item that doesn't serve a purpose gets tossed out. I haven't regretted or missed anything. It's so liberating living a minimalist lifestyle.

@@gemhay8896 love this!!! I just started with one room at a time. You don't have to be finished and "fully minimal" after each declutter either. It's an ongoing process, just enjoy it! I started with my kitchen as well. Just got rid of the the cluttered mess that was going on in all of our cabinets. After you do one room, you will know so much more about the process!

ahh amazing!!! That's so awesome. I hope it felt so freeing!

Haha! My sisters taught it to me when I was in HS. never forgot it!

I thought she said modest, not thottest, whoops!

Ah wonderful!! That makes me so happy!

Ah so happy to hear! I started slow and let the transition happen naturally throughout my life and home....at least that was my goal!

Right?! Saved me!!

Love that mentality! Wish I had that mentality earlier in life. Literally the money I wasted on clothes makes me so sad!

Oh my goodness, literally in the same place. Once I forced myself to think differently and say “I can survive off of these few things”, it shifted everything for me!!

I'm also in the postpartum hole. Not much fits me but I haven't bought clothes yet because I'm scared my body will change.

Yes! Amazing! Actually a cardigan is on my list! That’s one piece that goes with everything!

It's the best feeling ever!!

Thanks! Amazing, that's what we've done over the years too. Moving is the best way to start fresh right?! Thanks for sharing, I love reading this kid of stuff!

AWWW, smiling so big! Thank you! Your support means so much, truly!!

Feel you!! What a beautiful place to be in. What I hear when you say that is that you're incredibly self-aware. You felt resistance with too much and did exactly what was needed. That's amazing!

Oh I definitely claim grandma-status. No hiding it here haha!

oh really? Wow, thank you for this. I'll definitely look further into it. Where did you find this info? How do I even start looking further into it. THanks!

Here’s the Instagram page: instagram.com/ex.wives.club?igshid=jl8lnpg7hd7d www.google.com/amp/s/www.nytimes.com/2020/07/26/fashion/everlane-employees-ethical-clothing.amp.html And just one of many articles if you google ex wife’s club everlane. If they don’t treat their models etc right i can’t imagine that they treat the people sewing their clothes etc better. I just think people buying everlane should be informed about that issue and then decide if it matters to them, not trying to guilt you into not buying etc. 😊 I myself never bought from them but would always want to try them because they seemed so transparent.

Love it! And love that you see it as a process, that’s exactly what it is! No pressure in doing this. So awesome.

Yes, more power to you!

Ah yay!! Have fun, I did!

haha thanks!! Love making people laugh!

Oh, what a great idea! Thank you!!

Awesome! I bet it felt so great getting rid of things. I always feel energized when I give things up. No rush, starting is the most important part. Happy for you!

Thank you! *insert crying emoji*. Your support means so much, truly! My momma is so modest and beautiful, I want to be like her! Her beauty radiates through the way she treats others and I love that.

YES. that's the hardest thing for me too.

ahhh, that's so awesome! Thanks so much. We're getting settled and it's been VERY nice.

Thanks!!

That's such a good place to be though! Feel encouraged, it's in the mess that we can transform and flourish. You're doing good, keep going!!

Fantastic. Is you come across some that you love, send my way!!

Ahh fantastic, it’s so freeing! Thanks for subscribing-your support means so much!

Thanks!!!

Fantastic!! I love that you viewed as a process too! That’s exactly what it is.🙌🏻♥️

@@margaretmatheny Definitely. I have had to retrain my way of thinking along the way!

😭♥️🙏🏼😘thank you my sweet kohlie!!

ha thanks!! Means so much, truly. Enjoy decluttering!

Hi! He actually cleaned out his closet! I just wanted to be a part of it because it was an entertaining activity. Also he puts all his clothes away, I just do the loading and unloading for efficiency reasons. Love that you're all for sharing jobs. I am too! Makes the world of a difference in how the home works and how we view each other in our relationship. Thanks for your comment!

I also hate doing laundry in addition to cleaning and cooking. But I find joy in making sure my family is taken care of. Even if that means doing things I dislike. Same thing applies to my husband.

@@squidy41 Thanks for this! It's truly the art of homemaking-and how to truly find joy in those endless tasks. Love your take on it!

Thank you x 1000. This means so much, truly. Don't be a stranger here, Rebecca!

:) Ha, thanks!! Such a funny phrase that I've been saying since middle school. I had friends who made a club called "modest is hottest" LOL.

Never meant to offend anyone, truly just an opinion of mine. You're absolutely welcome to have a differing view and will never be judged for that by me!

I have! I haven't purchased anything from them yet! But I also haven't looked at their products in so long. Thanks for this reminder, and for your incredibly kind words of encouragement!!!

Love that piece of advice! I'm going with that mindset a lot more lately. Thank you!!!

haha, thank you!! Thanks for being here.

Yes, you will feel amazing!

Ya, awesome. thank you!! Means so much!

@@margaretmatheny Hope you can return the favor, I'd appreciate your support as well

Right on! I went in with the goal of 40 and realized though my process that 'hey, this is a great start'. So stayed around 47! I'll do an update at the end of the year!

Thank you!!

@@margaretmatheny Welcome!

No idea who that is!!

ha, thanks!! I've tried to be so many different people throughout my KZfaq experience...realizing them showing up fully me is best and always feels right. Thanks for watchin!

I'll do an updated version soon! We're moving in a few weeks, so I'm waiting till we get resettled and such:) Thanks for the encouragement!

Yes, honestly I'm in a similar boat! Just have a lot of other expenses with two children and always on the move. I'll do more for sure! Thanks for your encouragement!

@@margaretmatheny I totally understand. I have a child too and always trying to find ways to mix and match outfits too so more cost effective long term:))) love love your videos. New fan in Ireland 🇮🇪

@@navygf86 Right? So much more cost effective for us. Thank you!! You're encouraging words mean so much! I LOVE Ireland, truly one of the sweetest trips of my life over there.

Thank you! Thanks for watching!

Hey! I start with just messaging friends and family that we're donating clothes and to come by to go through them. Next step I take is to contact people that I know work with refugees locally. With anything that's leftover, I donate to a local shop that's acquainted with our school. Schools and churches almost always have great sources for donations. Hope that helps!

I got a small! Fits perfectly. but I will say the buttons just barely fit. So possibly size up for the breastfeeding months, haha. Been there:)

@@margaretmatheny thanx mama! I am so loving your channel and videos as I transition changes for my third baby and making life SIMPLER before he arrives ❤️❤️ for myself, physically and mentally... and our house ❤️❤️

I got the small. And it fits great! But I will say the buttons at the top juuuuust barely fit. With breastfeeding maybe go up a size?? (lol, as least I would def need to!)

Thank you! Thanks for being here!!

😭♥️♥️thank you!!!

Thank you!! Thanks for the encouragement too. Means so much!

hmmm haven't counted since this video! I'd say about 40-45 range. Needing to declutter, but waiting to get back home to get all my clothing pieces together.

@@margaretmatheny Thank you very much Margaret, you always reply to questions from your subscribers. Alright, I'll be waiting for your latest videos on how many total clothes you have including footwear. Thankyou before🤍 GBU..

@@kenita.j2025 Currently only have one pair of tennis shoes, one pair of white lace ups, one pair of black boots and one pair of slides!

@@margaretmatheny Thankyou Margaret for sharing more, you are very kind!

hahaha, yes! Grew up thinking my mom was crazy for saying that..now it's my motto. lol. Thanks for your support, truly means so much!

the north face! Got it for Christmas about 3 years ago I believe?

Ah, thank you! Thanks for watching. Sounds like a fun task ahead of you!

@@margaretmatheny Yes, it really is! I can't wait to get to it to be honest... but i will wait a bit longer till i've lost some more weight.

Haha thanks!!

Thanks, those words are very kind. I appreciate you taking the time to say that. Thats an interesting thought, I wonder that as well! I'm sure it varies from woman to woman.

also that pink tank top actually looks lovely on your skintone

I'm learning this and wow, it's making me so sad. Just so appreciative for your knowledge and letting me know! I'm diving deeper. You will hear more from me about his in future videos. People truly don't know what they don't know, including me. Thank you for sharing!

Urban outfitters about 3 years ago:/!

Hello! Thanks for being here. Bottom half is our second pair of sheets for the bed and undergarmets+socks. Counted the sweaters, yes! I actually gave most of them away. Only kept the ones I showed in the video.