Real Time/Real Life Declutter with Me!!

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Ай бұрын

We're doing as much organization as decluttering now in the basement! It sure feels good! Join me in real time as I explain as I go!
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@sharonwengler3225 Ай бұрын

Oh my goodness, your daughter is moving! All the emotions as a mom!!! 💕 Great declutter and organization today!

@ThisMainerMom Ай бұрын

Yes it is very bittersweet! ❤️

@jokebetweenthetrees Ай бұрын

One tip: when taking the games that are often used, the big decor pieces are in the way and more important. When putting these games back, it will be a hussle and then people will put the games in an easier spot. And thus misplace stuff. Mayby you can put the big game basked a shelf up and the vases and the big decor pieces one down. Then all the games are also on one shelf and getting to frequently used games is easier. I think you are a 20 min person. Keep it up!

@DistanceTraveled Ай бұрын

I would recommend moving all the decor to its own shelf away from the grab and go shelf by the stairs. Since your decor is seasonal, you only access it when the season arises, just like Christmas. I think it moved to where it is because you dropped it off there on that shelf. You mentioned having the declutter shelf by the gardening/outdoor space, but I would move the transitionary items to be as close to the stairs as possible because that is your high traffic area where you will be more likely to see the items that need to be dealt with. It's kind of like you how you don't store your Christmas tree in the kitchen cabinets, and that shelf by the stairs is almost your kitchen. ❤❤❤

@carrie3206 Ай бұрын

Karen! Your Outro was delightful! I had to rewind you at least three times to hear you say, “I’m 59” in your elderly tone of voice. It cracked me up! I turned 61 this year on May 6th, so I’m right there with ya, lol Great organizing and rearranging in this video today. It’s rewarding to be at this point where you are able to do so, because you have decluttered so much! 😊

@ThisMainerMom Ай бұрын

We’re in this aging thing together!! 🤣🤪😆

@notjustapw Ай бұрын

I love listening to you work through your decisions - helps me as I am decluttering.

@ThisMainerMom Ай бұрын

I’m so glad it helps!! 😃

@bethstratton3391 Ай бұрын

Oh Karen, it was a surprise to hear your daughter is flying the nest. I bet you’ll miss her and it will be emotional when she departs. Nice for her to start a new adventure though. I loved today’s video, you are getting really well organised on the shelving now, with everything getting grouped together more logically. Brilliant work! 👏👏 I get your point about 20/20/20 being more motivating and easier for you, even though it’s the same amount of time spent overall as the 30/30. Nice you tried both methods though so you know what works for you best. Btw have you considered moving the things from underneath the stairway to the outer walls? I say this because I think psychologically seeing the middle of the floor in any room empty, not only makes a space feel more open/bigger, but makes it more visually appealing and easier to move around in as well. Plus, I’ve noticed that the sides of the stair area have always unintentionally gathered a lot off drop items, which get piled there because the space isn’t left open and the empty boxes rubber-maids stack ends up being used as a temporary shelf. These items might be put away or dealt with more readily if the central blockage wasn’t there. Also, another suggestion is maybe consider putting the boot/shoe rack over by the winter coat storage rack as this keeps outer/footwear together. Obviously Karen, these are just my little ideas and you don’t have to adopt any of them if you don’t choose to. You do what makes sense to you and makes you happiest.

@wonderingsanna 23 күн бұрын

Hi Karen! The big green container without a lid. It can hold the big bags with pillows aso on top of the shelf where you keep the vases and craft supply. Then it would look neater on the top than with the loose bags.

@maryl234 Ай бұрын

I've been decluttering for 6 years. I think I am done except for some sentimental items I have avoided purging. I want the closet space but hard to let the old stuff go - but it just sits in boxes.

@debbiegoodwin2421 Ай бұрын

I love Kimberly Wads, too

@lauravasquez169 Ай бұрын

I was eating breakfast outside watching your video. I was thinking about what I was going to do next. Wash the breakfast dishes and fold a load of clothes. Shower and be gone until the afternoon. I will make another list for later. I am motivated ❤❤❤

@louisedillon6797 Ай бұрын

I’m just happy you are in the basement.

@juliefranc7443 Ай бұрын

Little by little your making progress. Great Job! For me, decluttering always feels cathartic.

@ThisMainerMom Ай бұрын

Yes it does! 😍

@jessicaquiroz7178 Ай бұрын

You need a box for all the stuff that you bring upstairs 😊

@mahrouzeslampanah6166 Ай бұрын

Happy birth day karen , wish you the best🎉

@lakequeen64 Ай бұрын

Hi Karen,you do great work,so proud of you for doing it alone ❤️

@ThisMainerMom Ай бұрын

Thank you!! ♥️

@SparrowStockwell Ай бұрын

You got a lot done! All those things leaving the home!

@Joy-zp5lv Ай бұрын

I feel you with the yard sale struggle. Mine was ok but so much stuff was still there afterwards. And I live on a bussy street so there were customers. Since I was not willing to store it in my basement any longer (and it had obviously not much value to people since they didn´t buy it for very low prices) I put it in cardbordboxes and put them by the road one by one. After a few days everything was gone (including the boxes 😅). My basement feels so open and spacious. Sometimes it´s tempting to shuffle stuff from one shelf/box to an other when it simply needs to be gone through and decluttered. 🙄 I will not buy so much little things in the future (especially decor)! Love the 20-20-20 and the 30-30. Just choose what feels right for that day or task. Hugs!

@colettenewell4634 Ай бұрын

I am enjoying your decluttering journey. Thanks for the videos

@karenstairs8273 Ай бұрын

I like 20-20-20 because of my knees and hip issues. I also think it helps me with staying on task when the time limit is shorter.

@ThisMainerMom Ай бұрын

I like the 20-20-20 too! 😎

@moniquefuselier7711 Ай бұрын

You did an amazing job in the basement today! Prayers for a safe trip to NC and a smooth move for your daughter.

@ThisMainerMom Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! 😃

@emilasmith4279 Ай бұрын

I’m in the 15 min tidys camp. I need breaks between each one sometimes just 5 mins. It’s amazing how much more I can do taking little chunks and sitting down in between. Gotta love “older age!” ❤

@micheleohmer4117 Ай бұрын

Most of our basement storage/clutter is on shelves, but I keep putting off going through it. Who wants to be in an unfinished space, working...I really like that you keep at it, it's motivating! I have a daughter off to college in a couple months. Can you talk on a video about how you handled/handle kids moving out. Did you have a hard time with it?

@WildKraftyAotearoa Ай бұрын

🌺🌺🌺Wonderful to see you and fantastic job. Absolutely motivating!🌺🌺🌺

@marciamartin5559 Ай бұрын

On your time will tell shelve put a date on the items, so you will remember how long it’s been there

@pam14321 Ай бұрын

Hellooo Karen, lovely to see you as always😊 I agree, 20, 20, 20 feels much more ‘sprinty’ that suits me better no doubt. You’re right Karen, decluttering never ends so we might as well accept it. I reckon you should go for the 60 before 60! It could be something as simple as a new perfume, a different eye shadow, socks that maybe you’d never have bought otherwise etc. 😂 As always much love and light to you.🥰🥰🥰🥰

@ThisMainerMom Ай бұрын

Great ideas! 😎

@abundantlyinspired Ай бұрын

You did a fabulous job!!!❤❤❤I tend to be a 20 min person as well unless its a big job and I just wanna get it done, then I do the marathon. 😊 Hugs to the kitties!

@KlingonPrincess Ай бұрын

In my studio apt I have one walk in closet with attic access. My totes and shelves are arranged in the attic around the opening so I can reach everything. It's my "basement" and does get disordered. About once a week I have to give both a reset. It's so much easier to grab a tote to bring down (mostly craft supplies) than to put back properly. Funny how we declutter then forget to take it to the car. 🌻🍄

@SandraOgrodnik-wm4ph Ай бұрын

Another great one!! Happy birthday!

@anncastanon2191 Ай бұрын

I like the 20 20 20 for myself. I love the 60 before 60 list - I will be 56 soon and I think I will start a list now for 57 - thanks for the idea!

@Myeverydaywifelife Ай бұрын

Thanks for the motivation! 6:57 I need to get my hurricane prep together this month. Hurricane started June 1st but last couple years nothing happens until at least August/September. Only I got stocked up on so far is toilet paper lol!

@ThisMainerMom Ай бұрын

Hurricane season is no fun when it's active!

@jeannebowes2898 Ай бұрын

I keep the garage just like my living areas. I have holiday, tools, flower arranging, firewood, and storm, auto. we park in the garage so it needs a sweep down atleast once a week. oh, add a cleaning, house shelf.

@carolynoquinn4573 Ай бұрын

I know you'll miss your Daughter, I'm proud of her! You'll be down to 3 girls!

@ThisMainerMom Ай бұрын

Yes, so true!!

@lynnhall864 Ай бұрын

This is a suggestion only. Visually the area at the bottom of the stairs looks cluttered. This is a heavily used area. My suggestion is to clear the shelves away from that area.

@jacklynnsmith5668 Ай бұрын

You are so encouraging, and your videos are motivating. Your hair looks cute like that!

@ThisMainerMom Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! 😍

@SparrowStockwell Ай бұрын

Karen, did you use part of the basement as your bedroom at one time? I thought maybe that’s what you meant. That makes sense because of all the children. I even thought at one time how nice and big your basement is and that a section could be partitioned off with a rod and curtains and it would make a nice cozy and private bedroom.

@ThisMainerMom Ай бұрын

No, we didn't. 🙃

@seedylee Ай бұрын

kimmy!

@jennyjenkins877 Ай бұрын

Maybe 30-20-10 would work well for you. It seemed like you had good energy for the first half and then you dreaded doing another equally long session so breaking up the second half might make your brain feel better. There always seems to be around 10 minutes needed at the end of a project to clean up and put things away anyway.

@ThisMainerMom Ай бұрын

Great idea!!

@Myeverydaywifelife Ай бұрын

0:22 Love Kim from the Wads she is a hoot!

@ThisMainerMom Ай бұрын

She is!! 😃

@128titanic9 Ай бұрын

Hi, Karen. Thank you for your video. ❤

@ThisMainerMom Ай бұрын

You are so welcome! 🙌

@nancysherman4507 Ай бұрын

Besides labeling bins, .😊label the shelves

@pamelafreeman4548 Ай бұрын

❤😊

@jeanettekvinlaug2772 Ай бұрын

❤ Is the air conditioning going in the storm box? Great video, as always.

@ThisMainerMom Ай бұрын

It did, which I know makes no sense...

@jodidunnmymessylife1847 29 күн бұрын

Hi Karen 🤗

@ThisMainerMom 29 күн бұрын

Hi Jodi!! I hope you’re having a GREAT WEEK! 😃🙌❤️

@sandramiller8183 Ай бұрын

Oh geez! It’s like your basement stuff multiplies when you’re not looking! 😕

@ThisMainerMom Ай бұрын

SO TRUE!

@sarahbryant6391 Ай бұрын

Little bit at a time it’s a lot

@ThisMainerMom Ай бұрын

Yes it is! 😃

@lisaann6267 Ай бұрын

30/30 is too much for me. but i have most decluttered except a few time will tell. but i have a nice friend who keeps sending me things. & shes ok with me donating what i dont like or want. & we have fb free site, we can post pics with cross st. sometimes its ok, sometimes you get flaky who dont show. then i put in land lords garage. she keeps a bag & when its full she calls for a pick up of donations.

@carolynoquinn4573 Ай бұрын

Jw, do the Grandkids play with that basketball hoop?!

@ThisMainerMom Ай бұрын

My kids do sometimes.😎

@carolynoquinn4573 Ай бұрын

Good job! Do the girls still play board games?

@ThisMainerMom Ай бұрын

Yes, mostly when we have guests!

@laurawood4476 Ай бұрын

I thought your last kiddo graduated this year ! So one more year of homeschooling ?

@ThisMainerMom Ай бұрын

No, my youngest is in school! So she has one more year but I am no longer homeschooling! 26 years!! 😃

@laurawood4476 Ай бұрын

What an accomplishment !

@DistanceTraveled Ай бұрын

I think the youngest is in a brick and mortar school and hasn't been homeschooled for all of high school.

@juliaouzts5781 Ай бұрын

Karen , I LOVE Kim from The Wads. she is soo funny. I love that youtubers support each other. Great video and great advise. Have a blessed day. #watchingfromTampa