What a great idea !!

I'm gonna do that

That's a great idea.

I do too, only this past year or so. It is freeing..

Great idea- it’s a great way to recycle your box and make sure stuff keeps moving out

Great tip!

That’s a good idea!

I hate cleaning out the refrigerator!

I used to always say the garage, but my husband likes to throw things in there that annoy him & so now it's too difficult to do that because it's mostly stuff I needed or wanted in the house... BUT for most people it's old stuff!

This was like watching a very useful and hilarious comedy. Thank you.

Glad you enjoyed it!

LOVE you Cas! You make me smile and laugh SO hard! 🤣🤣🤣😍

🤣she said “butt”!!!😂🤣

I'm so sorry Cass, but I have to say I was rolling with this "I broke my butt" story 🤣🤣🤣

You are hilarious!! 🤣🤣🤣 Thank you for sharing! I know not to buy a fake butt ever! I don’t need any help with sciatic nerve pain!! 🤣

I always listen to the end- those stories are the best!!

You put your words together so nicely, and I’m going to take away from your comment or copy you about setting my alarm to tidy up Thank you

And never leave a room empty-handed.

This is something that is such a major reality for so many. You are going in a great direction, and I am really glad family helped - take good care

Good luck to you and your family!!! I’m glad her videos are helping you too, but I know you’re doing great!💖

I'm like you. Chronic fatigue and back surgery. 10 years of worsening overwhelm. The fog is lifting. One day at a time getting life back on track. Small piles. Small bags binned. Why do I keep nasty cheap worn out shoes? And stuff. And oooold stuff. Scared it'll be death by stuff! 1/4 million people just like me. As for Amazon butts, My tv shopping purchases made in the crazy wee hours when compulsive buying is a sickness. Wish me luck! Rome was not built in a day as they say. Working up to mid life version of swedish death clean. Already sold some furniture on ebay. 5 books to go to the charity book fair. It's a start!

@@leolady6588 you can do it. Even a small step will move you forward.

You might find the decluttering part of your healing. It's so freeing.

Wow.

I agree. Don't overwhelm yourself. Detail one room at a time.Be consistent and you will achieve the results you want.

I focus on the kitchen. The problem is that it never ends! 10 minutes later it starts filling up AGAIN! I never leave the kitchen.

Just discovered this whole decluttering thing, and and what you said is me. I feel like she’s talking to me. I’m a week in and This has been life changing.

I love that!!!

I wish she, Dana and Dawn would all just keep making redo videos tbh, because I listen to them while I work and it really helps, but eventually you run out. They definitely have new or different perspectives/insights every time they talk about these things too

I agree. I just found your videos, so this is new stuff for me. :)

Agreed 💯

Is adhd a female issue? I thought men had it also?

@@lauras4472it was thought to mainly affect boys. Much more evidence coming out that girls and women are affected too!

Me🤦🏾‍♀️

So true, but 5 minutes a day will also work wonders. If that's all you can do, then great. It's a muscle that will get stronger. Keep it up. Yay you!

You’re not alone… we are many…❤️

I'm right there with you, shrooti. It's difficult for people like you and me because we have Attention Deficit Disorder and get easily distracted, i.e., it's hard to stay on task. For me, I find something interesting when I'm tidying that takes me to something else and then to something else and the next thing you know, I'm doing something that had nothing to do with my original intent.

Same. Overwhelms.

I had someone tell me that my desire to be tidy and organized is a trauma response…girl I just like to feel at peace! Glad you got rid of that therapist.

So the therapist didn't get the chance to tell you that ''it's because you were raise by a narcissist''? He or she must be kicking him/herself and thinking '' the next one that comes in ...' These days we don't have to/or need to do anything at all, to change or improve ourselves and our lives; it's ALL our narcissist parents' fault. They've set up 1 billion You Tube channels to tell everyone how their parents were, or are narcissists, therefore the cause of ALL (and they mean ALL) their problems. I wonder WHO these ''therapists'' blame for their own children's issues!

@@rv292 haha so true!!!

I have a mental block with clothes...by far the worst part of household chores for me. There are 7 of us so laundry isn't the easiest. If I can't put my clothes away straight from the dryer...they end up in a pile and stay there. It literally drives me insane, but It becomes overwhelming and I don't know where to start to get them all put away. It is constantly plaguing my mind and I don't know what to do 😭😭😭😭

Hi, my family is 6. Have you ever tried everyone has their own dirty laundry hamper then they have to put it away? I was doing what you were doing too, until I decided my kids can help. Even a toddler can fold and put their clothes in drawers. We fold towels as a family when I need their help. Hope this helps you! It worked for me.

This is freakin genius

Wow. Im wowed right now. Tell me more about your mom lol

Oh scary

like you had to guess what might be in the bag?

@@flcxflc You had to know. My little sister was the only one who ever got something back.

That's so true! If I could afford it, I would love to have a bigger home so that I can buy even more stuff

@@ximmy90 Be thankful you have a house to begin with. Starter homes in my area are now around $500,000.

I rent a small apartment, houses are far too expensive here in Germany, at least for me. But obviously I'm thankful for what I have.

What is your secret? I feel like I do not want to let things go because I paid for them and will loose money.

I agree please do tell.

Or I will need it sometime. And I do... Then I buy it mad BC got rid of. Once threw my tool charger away tiling what is this weird charger looking thing. I repair most stuff on my own. I buy the tools for it which is much cheaper than hiring someone therefore I don't need them very often. I had not used the weed eater / pull trimming Chainsaw for a while and I had everything all mixed up from a move was going through things and threw it out then when I went to use the weed eater in the pole chainsaw I was like oh my gosh I can only charge one at a time now it takes a long time for them to charge. And quick to use their charge up. I really did need both Chargers that just bit my biscuit

I can relate...I think I may need it. Eventually I do. Another thing is that I am crafty and that is another excuse I use. "I can use this to make something."

It’s a compromise for sure. And like with tools and useful items, it’s a chance. Just gotta weigh the difference and try to guess if the risk is worth it.

It’s so simple but mind blowing. Thank you.

Funny, I just thought of this too. 12 months, 52 weeks, 365 days - I am logging it so at the end of the year I have a record of 'what did I do this last year?' .... deep clean one thing every day - or catch up on the weekend (ie, 1 end table; the piano bench; light/lamp; etc, de-clutter and polish up) to equal 52 bigger projects (oven; frige; complete bookshelf, cabinet, etc); and a total go over of 10 rooms (incl closets as rooms) 1 per month except Dec. .... end of the year, an organized, clean house. My goal and gift to myself (single) that cost nothing but time.

Yes better little by little than be overwhelmed by too much, too fast.

Even doing a drawer when you get 15 minutes is amazing.

YES, ARENT THEY GREAT!!!

She does say this later on in the video

I’m thinking probably more than ten minutes, too!

But ! Whenever i throw away what I " dont need " I need it soon after

@@annethomson4920 Then it is time to re-evaluate what you think you don't need vs what you do in your life. I have only ONCE regretted a donation I made, and that because I found a fan and a heatsink that I thought were from one of our old computers, and instead of putting it in the box with all the other computer parts I decided to put it in the donation bag, since we had others. Well, this one was from my 3D printer, and is the only part they DON'T sell separately. I had to construct another one myself, ordering way more than I needed because I didn't know the exact dimensions or screw sizes...it was an ordeal. And the printer is still having issues staying together. So...that was a mistake. But I have taken enough other stuff to donation stores to fill a UHaul, and never regretted a single other thing leaving our house.

You took the words right out of my mouth!! 😁

I have the same issue. And I'm sooo embarrassed about it! I literally start cleaning up as soon as I get home from work... It's exhausting but nothing seems to look different ... This video showed me what my problem might be: too much stuff! I'll start today!

To funny me to….

@@paulamvample5149 I've done a lot since then. I cleaned and organized the rest of my closet, pantry and fridge!! I watch the video several times right before I'm about to clean 😊

Have you got a "floordrobe" too? It's all the rage 🤣. My whole house gets into good shape, then my room has the clothes on the floor and on the end of the bed 🙈.

Jill, they really do 🙌

Agreed

Absolutely right!!!

YES!!!

I'm so glad!

My great grandma used to say, "say goodnight to your kitchen, so it will say good morning to you."

You're so right, nobody talks enough about what you need to do to maintain it post clutter. Half way through the day when the mess starts to build I feel paralysed and then say to myself.. just pick up one thing, one thing and put it away, then it snowballs and I'm right back in the game!!

I hope this year and I can conquer my mess - I can tolerate the mess because weirdly I hardly lose track of anything! But still, I want less stuff, more room, and less shame about what the place looks like.

@@debbiedogs1 shame is a good way to describe it... like why am holding on to this junk? Ppl wouldn't approve... I think the 10 min a day is an awesome place to start. So ecxited!

Yes, girl! You go! 👍

Same here. Shopping clutters your home and it destroys the planet. Just stop shopping. And tell your friends and family what you want for your birthday and Christmas so they can buy things that you really need. Right now most homes are filled with stuff they have been given as presents. Every year their homes are filled with stuff they don't need and then they purge most of it. It's so sad and it is killing the planet. 😫

I still love shopping, but my mindset around shopping has changed. Instead of bringing home every item that’s on sale and pretty I’m treasure hunting for the perfect item that exactly meets my needs and not settling. I find myself buying way less this way. And if I can buy it pre-owned or sustainable even better!

@@sarahholmes2138 The one place (type of place really) I still really enjoy shopping for fun is the thrift store. I love digging around for cool things, though I still go in with a general 'try to find' list. I got all of my desk organization things from a thrift store. It also lets me get the raw material for upcycling things, which lets me personalize things for myself and gifts for others with minimal cost and environmental impact. I'm currently in the middle of refinishing a beautiful wooden jewlrey box that was painted a horrendous yellow color and had stained drawer liners. It's going to be so pretty when it's done!

Never heard a truer word. I love buying things. I think it stems from never having much as a child. At 51 years old I am still working through it.

Omg, you're literally me. Why am I so attached to this junk?

Does it bring you JOY, and do you USE it? When my kids left home, I had them put whatever they didn't take but wanted to keep in bins, so I felt free to get rid of anything not in their bins. We have given away bags and boxes of stuff, and I finally have a house I don't have to pick up before someone comes over. It is SO FREEING! I like my house again! Just do it! Every bag of stuff you give away means someone else gets to ENJOY what you no longer do! If it means something to you, take a picture. You can enjoy pictures but you don't have to DUST them!🥳

I agree! She gives me hope too! “Won me over!” Amen!

Oh sister I completely get you!!! I could've written what you did!! It's pretty discouraging and overwhelming isn't it? I get so overwhelmed on where to start and then perfectionism gets to me and "will I regret getting rid of this?" issues. I watch Dawn The Minimal Mom, too, and that's my goal is to get where she's at, but I LOVE Cass's style! Her personality is the best!!! She always makes me laugh and makes me feel totally normal. I think her Clutterbugs is GENIUS. I'm like a cricket but I also like things to look pretty. 🤔 So, good luck to both of us. I believe we can do this!!!! God bless you sister, and God bless you Cass! ❤️

Decluttering and continuing the habit, gets away from me. I am used to keeping things to work with grandkids. We make "take-away" projects that keep them busy creating and learning. Jazzed up pictures and 'whatever' occasion cards, party masks and favors ( bejeweled; bedazzled, hand stitched, etc.)

You are so welcome!

What was the secret to convince your husband to tidy along with you?? Even when I’m doing the evening tidying, he just wants to sit in his chair and “decompress”. 🤷🏻‍♀️ i gave up the nagging game years ago and decided since the mess bothers me, then I should do something about it, but sometimes I still resent that I’m the only one cleaning up.

@@sarahj4cardsandcrafts He got tired of my anxiety being through the roof all the time. He seems to be more understanding than most husbands. I showed him the video and he thought it was a good idea.

@@sarahj4cardsandcrafts my suggestion? Put his things away, but perhaps in a different place than he expects or is used to? Lol! Switch drawers or something on him. If he doesn't like how or where you put it away because he has to search, maybe he will organize things the way HE wants them, then put his things away. Or...if he doesn't like to tidy up clothes etc and they end up on the floor, don't pick them up and wash them. Sooner or later he is bound to run outta socks or underwear or whatever...if it doesn't go in the bin for laundry it doesn't get washed. Got to get creative. Decide on a nice basket and dump his stuff in it and put it in the junk cabinet/catchall drawer. Sooner or later when he cannot find it, he will start putting things away...so they don't disappear. 🤣🤣🤣

@@resarm5007 I like how you think!!! Great ideas 💡 I’m going to give them a try.

I told my late husband that if you cant locate it, or it is miles from fitting, or wearing it causes you discomfort ( old. Very heavy, very expensive bally wingtips) then you wont use them and you may as well not have them. But in the meantime they are taking up space for something you could use and access.

I had this problem too, but Marie Kondo's approach helped me. She says, "You enjoyed buying the item, you enjoyed having it, but now you're done with it. Let it go!"

Maybe he’d feel better about donating things to a thrift store if they’re still useful rather than tossing them. 🤷🏻‍♀️

I agree!

We need to have a 2022 group. I need some group accountability!!😂

A group would be great! Right now I am using her podcast and listening to her videos as motivation, when I'm not feeling it for even the simplest of general tidy up.

Yesss 🌸

Even if I thought someone had a better looking bum than I do, it would not occur to me to buy a fake one. (Not that I go around making comparisons.) The problems the OP brought up about her purchase give a new spin to the commandment, "You shall not covet your neighbour's ass!"

Love the story on her fake butt. Whoops 😬 it must of been sore. 😩

how much money have you found?

It's funny, that money was worth more when they hid it in books than it is today. You'd think a fireproof lockbox or a safety deposit box would be more ideal than books, but it's kind of like a treasure hunt.

@@Fcbfan484 a few hundred dollars... would have been more but many un-cashed checks had expired.

You got this! I'm learning too, and she has helped me with this process.

ooh there's a clutterbug quiz?

I sincerely hope it helps. I watched it twice & am hoping it helps me!!

Its easy to get caught in your own head space too much. And neglect the obvious. I do have areas i always keep tidy. And homeless sites everywhere Its hard to let go sometimes But its freeing when its gone. Especially because i don’t recognize the objects anymore after i put them away. Out of sight Out of mind. Kills me to think i need shelves instead of cabinets so i can see everything. And not forget i have it. Lord help me.

@@B.I.-EIO_macdonald9786 I've thought about replacing all my cabinets with shelves exactly for that reason too😂😫

@@Vix2066 im not the only one. ThankYou

@@B.I.-EIO_macdonald9786 ..... I'm a " Shelf / partial Open Storage .... because of my " Organizer Type " and I have to tell you it's a lifesaver because I will forget how many hairsprays I have how many hair products I have I want things in bins that's either in a cabinet where the door is off so I can see everything or some kind of storage where I know where everything is is and it's readily accessible because I don't want everything shoved in a cabinet or a drawer ...I can't . I can't do it, lol. I have a plate Rack in my kitchen for all my plates , serving platters, etc.. all those kind of things. .. it's a tall plate rack, it holds a lot of things there is even a shelf on the bottom of this thing for all the spices I use every single day. I want to have things out and accessible that's part of my organization you know personality and granted , I have a hidden storage too.... but I have to have most everything readily available and see it. Or I'll forget about it. Yep. Lol. I took the doors off of half the cabinets in my kitchen so that I could store things and just see them... like the useless cabinet over the refrigerator ( WHY ARE THEY STILL DOING THIS, anyway??! Its USELESS. For the most part. lol. Unless youre 5'10" ... and even then , I question WHY ..) Anyway...that holds my French presses, it holds plates for coffee cups ( my coffee cups are on a shelf underneath that ) and I like to keep things organized " where I use them and what makes sense for me," but I can't have everything in the cabinet .... it would just drive me nuts....😉🙂😁

I love your channel, Bethany. It would be awesome to see a crossover video series in getting your crafts in order! Decluttering videos have HIGH views.

I enjoy your videos Bargain Bethany! And I love how you’re adjusting to motherhood!

Love you and Cas both!

Hey Bethany!! Love your channel too 🤗 I have the same problem...need urgent help with my craft room!!!. I too struggle to keep it decluttered. I thought about buying a bunch of baskets too but need to be more organized. Cas says get rid of stuff but as a DIYer I always see potential and the possibilities with different items so I have a dilemna🤦🏽‍♀️ Bethany I have seen some of your organization ideas too which are great. With you and Cas in my life I have hope for a clutter free world but would surely be great to see you and Cas work on organizing a craft room indeed🤗 Keep doing what you're doing ladies...grateful for you!!!

This is me to a T...except it was after 20 years of marriage. My world has been on tilt and upside down with other things in life alongside it, so I know it’s going to take a while to ‘get there.’ Idk about you, but part of the decluttering challenge is wondering if something will be needed/best kept for later because of facing new things...coupled with the need to pinch pennies to a greater degree. The ‘unknowns’ can lead to just shutting down. I’m so thankful to have discovered this channel so I can have some guidance!

@@LillianOglethorpe I'm so sorry! 20 years is still a really long time. So yeah, it really turns your world upside down. Decluttering is so hard for me Because I had some really nice things that I know I won't be able to afford now if I want or need to replace them. Trying to just take things one day at a time. And I'm also so grateful for this channel which really helps me out. Thanks for comment, and good luck with everything. Happier New Year

Hugs to you 🤗❤️❤️❤️

I'm right there, too! After my divorce, I purchased a small townhome, and going from almost 3000sq ft to 1222 sq ft, isn't easy. I've moved 6 times since 2015, and moved the same stuff every time. Ugh. I'm trying to declutter, and get rid of stuff that I just packed up then, and am just going through now. I'm also trying to declutter my BF's home, and my parents'! I don't want to have to deal with their stuff when they're gone, and I don't want my kids to have to deal with my stuff. That's my motivation! Hugs to both of you ladies!

@@alison5009 thank you so much!

Thank you!!

Thanks for sharing!

It’s more fun to go buy some more for a special project. Get rid of it! Start fresh

@@pamelamolina5623 You are starting to convince me.... :)

You can have a bin for those things. 🌻

@@cm7884 Yes, do not declutter things that you know you will need in the future and have to buy again. They just need a home, like a container in a craft room or area. Decluttering really is getting rid of things you know you will not use again. My rule is if I get rid of it I am NOT buying it again, so I better be sure.

Yes, with the amount of inflation going on right now, I'd agree that it would be better to find and dedicate a box or bin for craft things that you already have. I recently bought a craft starter kit for my preschooler and it stays in one of her drawers. We started a scrap box for all the reusable scraps and have another box that we throw empty toilet paper rolls, egg cartons, plastic cups, etc., in to be used for craft projects to help us keep the costs lowered. When that box is full, it's time to make more crafts!

Some suggestions: Buy only what is functional, If there are 3/4 ppl in the family buy only 3/4 plates, bowls, cups, glasses,etc. Every corner of home doesn't need furniture. Just a few suggestions, but most important everyone work as a team to maintain the house/home

When it comes to linens (like towels and bedsheets) they recommend 3 per person; one that's being used, one that's in the dirty laundry, and one for backup for those 'just in case' situations. I'd recommend this for dishes, utensils and glassware, too. I can't imagine only having a single cup, plate and fork to use per person every single day. How would that person eat or drink while their dish was in the dishwasher? Cleaning off the dinner plate and drying it off in order to serve dessert is doable, but sounds like an unnecessary hassle.

The key is starting and starting small. Find one surface and clear it off. The number one problem people do is trying to have a garage sale. Donate or throw it out. If the item is valuable enough put it on the marketplace. Putting out my clothes the night before and pulling out the frozen meat for dinner the next day makes me pick up the bedroom at night and think organization for the next day. It makes the next morning go well. Lastly, not every drawer/space needs to have something in it. I'm in my fifties and just figured this out in the past ten years. One other thing, it's destructive to keep measuring yourself against others. Challenge yourself and enjoy the progress you have made.

WISH I HAD A LINEN CLOSET

Wow, that's awesome!

This was very helpful and yes, very funny at the end. Sorry you had pain, but that really is being transparent and real. I like you for that!😁❤

Your local vetinary surgery would appreciate towels and linen

I love that story and appreciated her honesty on it. The things us women do to try and look good. Lol 😉 😆

How funny!

My mom would say, “it looks worse until it looks better” and now I do. The children will come in, “this is cleaning?” Well they know well enough how pulling everything out first will look disarray!

You're welcome!