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@sarah3941 Күн бұрын
It's amazing how much you can get sorted and decluttered in just 1 hour. The more you are decluttering, the quicker it is taking you to put the room back together. You are doing amazingly 👏
@Livingthefreelife Күн бұрын
I’ve noticed that a lot lately. Especially with toys 😁 he still has a lot but at least the majority are in one unit ☺️
@lil-mumma-adventures Күн бұрын
Yay for a toy declutter! Always feels so much better ❤
@Livingthefreelife Күн бұрын
It does doesn’t it, I always feel better when they’re back in the right places too 🙈😂
@rosedelory3548 2 күн бұрын
Tie the hood after you fold it and then put it in a plastic bag.
@Livingthefreelife 2 күн бұрын
That’s a good idea, thank you ❤️
@TracyisCrafty 4 күн бұрын
If you are overwhelmed don’t bother selling or organising anything you don’t have the time to give yourself all that extra work, just fill a bag and get it out of your room one bag or box at a time. Don’t overthink it one bag or box then get it out 20 mins chunks. Ask a friend or your mum to help you.
@Livingthefreelife 4 күн бұрын
You are right, I just need to focus on getting stuff out. I’ve been telling myself this for a while now, just need to grit my teeth, pull on my big girl pants and get on with it. Thank you, I will ask my mum, she’s usually quite good at helping with things of this sort. 🥰
@Weejen-t3p 5 күн бұрын
Be realistic too, how much will you make selling your stuff on vinted, just for this season in your life is it just worth more to just let it go this time. You’ll get quicker results and the anxiety will go. Take care
@Livingthefreelife 5 күн бұрын
You’re right, I’ve been contemplating bagging it all up and taking it between charity shops and the clothing bank. I think it will probably make me feel better too.
@Weejen-t3p 5 күн бұрын
@@Livingthefreelifejust do it, making these decisions will make you feel so much better and then it’s gone. I’ve been suffering with anxiety and depression, I’ve found procrastination has caused me to stay there and now my attitude is just do it and that wee dopamine hit has pushed me to feel so much better although I still have some bad days. Do what you can each day but just get rid 😊
@Livingthefreelife 5 күн бұрын
@@Weejen-t3p I’m so sorry to hear about your mental struggles, I feel you and am sending huge hugs your way. I like your new attitude and am grateful that you’ve shared that with me, I’m going to tell myself “just do it” from now on. There’s definitely other areas of my life I can apply this too, I have quite severe anxiety myself.
@Weejen-t3p 5 күн бұрын
Take out of the room at the end of each session what’s leaving the house and deal with one box at a time and be ruthless, you’ll get there. Stop yourself over thinking, it only causes anxiety just chill out and it will happen
@Livingthefreelife 5 күн бұрын
You’re right, I overthink a lot and definitely need to stop that 🙈😂 thank you so much!! 😁
@Weejen-t3p 5 күн бұрын
@@Livingthefreelifeyou’re so welcome, I just know that overwhelming feeling! I put off clearing out my wardrobe for about 4 years!! In the end I decided not to empty it as everyone tells you to do now a days but to do it in sections which took me 4 days 😅 its about the same size as your cupboard. It felt so good when I’d done it 👍
@Livingthefreelife 5 күн бұрын
@ I always remind myself what works for some may not work for everyone. Sounds like you did a great job getting it done in a way that worked for you. Honestly when I take everything out I get so overwhelmed.
@blank-ent250 5 күн бұрын
😻😻😻😻😻
@mw4594 6 күн бұрын
I started decluttering 2 years ago. I know & can see a difference. However, i still have a long way to go. For the past 2 months, I do 15 minutes in the morning before work and another 15 minutes at night before I go to bed. Am I getting things done fast? No. I'm getting something done better than nothing done. This way, I'm not getting burned out or overwhelmed. You've got this!
@Livingthefreelife 6 күн бұрын
@@mw4594 you’re doing a fantastic job, I keep reminding myself a little progress is better than no progress, it’s becoming my new mantra ❤️ you’ve got this too ❤️
@Newswithfatima 6 күн бұрын
nice cupboard .your eyes like cute cat eyes❤❤❤❤
@Livingthefreelife 6 күн бұрын
Aww thank you ❤️
@unakeane532 6 күн бұрын
Keep saying to yourself I am only going to take out what I want to keep. Put that straight away out of the box. Then look at the remaining items and then go trash donate. I choose not to keep them so out they go.
@Livingthefreelife 6 күн бұрын
That’s a great idea, thank you! I don’t know why I struggle with it so much, need to get stuff out of the house quicker 🙈😂 xxx
@unakeane532 5 күн бұрын
@ it’s the guilt of I spent money or it was a gift, or maybe I could use it. But if it’s sitting there for ever then if you need it you can buy another one. Also it’s decision fatigue as you sort out your pile of clutter. Consider your clutter as a gift or blessing to another person
@Livingthefreelife 5 күн бұрын
@ yes it definitely is, you are so right. Oh gosh the decision fatigue is definitely hitting me hard but I’m trying to look at things and ask myself how long it has just sat there. It’s actually quite mad that we put ourselves through this isn’t it 🙈😂 I like your way of putting it ❤️
@unakeane532 5 күн бұрын
@@Livingthefreelife yes it’s horrible but you doing it and showing your son that’s it’s ok to let stuff go. I ask my kids are they ready to gift it to another child and they are very excited to make a kid happy
@Livingthefreelife 5 күн бұрын
@ that’s a really lovely way of putting it. I’ve been talking to him in the lead up to Christmas about gifting to children less fortunate etc hopeful he will understand and choose some things to give away himself. I’m hoping to do a toy declutter today though 🤞🏻
@debbietimson2245 7 күн бұрын
Your doing amazing hun ❤
@Livingthefreelife 7 күн бұрын
Thank you ☺️
@sarah3941 7 күн бұрын
The cupboard is looking really good. Can't believe you built that unit on your own in half an hour. Well done. Dexter is adorable with his commentary 😂
@Livingthefreelife 7 күн бұрын
Thanks Sarah, I can’t quite believe it either 🙈😂 It appears I’m quite good at building things 😂 Awww he loves to talk to the camera 🥰❤️
@debbietimson2245 7 күн бұрын
Budding You tuber there 😍😍
@Livingthefreelife 7 күн бұрын
@@debbietimson2245 in his dreams 🙈😂
@rebeccaseal4182 7 күн бұрын
Great video as always ❤
@Livingthefreelife 7 күн бұрын
Thank you so much Rebecca ❤️
@RainbowPisces43 Ай бұрын
Looks like so much fun
@Livingthefreelife Ай бұрын
Was a great morning 🥰
@jademilligan9796 2 ай бұрын
What crafts do you do
@Livingthefreelife 2 ай бұрын
I mainly crochet, but like making cards from scratch also :) dabbled in a few things. Do you also do crafts? :)
@jademilligan9796 2 ай бұрын
Where did you get remedies pastels from
@Livingthefreelife 2 ай бұрын
@@jademilligan9796 you can get them from boots/superdrug or amazon :) they’re really helpful too xxx
@jademilligan9796 2 ай бұрын
Where’s the hanging plant from
@Livingthefreelife 2 ай бұрын
The one in the kitchen window? It was a plant baby of my mums 🥰 I’m not sure where she got the hanger from but I think you can get them off Amazon. Xxx
@cassietate3214 2 ай бұрын
I home educate my kids i have a 14 and 7 year old best choice i ever made good luck ❤❤
@Livingthefreelife 2 ай бұрын
That’s amazing, well done you ❤️ thank you so much 🥰
@KatrinaB2906 2 ай бұрын
You did a great job on this video. I really enjoyed your opinion ☺️ My kids were in a strict city school, we now live in a small country town and the school is soon much better!!! My daughter has a few funny quirks that make daily life a challenge sometimes and I can understand how you feel there. I think you'll do a wonderful job home schooling 🎉 I can see your passion. Are you interested in Montessori at all? Thanks for sharing ❤
@Livingthefreelife 2 ай бұрын
Aww thank you, I’m glad to hear you’ve found a better school. Oh bless her, I feel you ❤️ yes I love Montessori, I’ve tried a couple of things in the past with Dexter (Montessori activities) but he just seemed to by pass it then but I may try again now he’s a bit older. I love the idea of them doing more for themselves and learning life skills ❤️
@sarah3941 2 ай бұрын
You got so much done in 1 hour, and both rooms look amazing. I love "the energy is not with me now"
@Livingthefreelife 2 ай бұрын
I gave myself a huge pat on the back after, I’ve spent the rest of the week resting as much as I can 🙈😂 I love it too, it’s brilliant isn’t it. Xxx
@kristinesharp6286 2 ай бұрын
Does he need a weighted blanket?
@Livingthefreelife 2 ай бұрын
It’s funny that you ask actually because as I was recording this I was pondering decluttering it. They’re meant to be really good for their anxiety but he’s used it minimally and I don’t think he really likes it tbh. I need to pop it through the wash and probably donate it.
@kristinesharp6286 2 ай бұрын
@@Livingthefreelife I was thinking the weight of the rug may be the attraction? Could be texture? Could be humor?
@Livingthefreelife 2 ай бұрын
@@kristinesharp6286 ohhh yeah good point, I think it’s the texture, he’s very into stuff like that especially if it’s soft and fluffy 🥰 xx
@sarahstevens9965 Ай бұрын
Yes my son use too love the lids from the sachets too 🤣
@Livingthefreelife Ай бұрын
@@sarahstevens9965 kids are so odd aren’t they, it’s funny how they get attached to such random things 😂
@joannedavies5039 2 ай бұрын
Hey lovely, again I say it again, you are doing a fabulous job. I have so much stuff that needs to be sorted out!! My youngest son calls me a hoarder 🤣you will get there and you seem to get so much done, including cooking. Try not to be to hard on yourself and remember Rome was not built in a day. Thanks for such uplifting, from the heart videos xx
@Livingthefreelife 2 ай бұрын
Awww thank you so much Jo. Haha I’ve come so far on my Journey, I’ve got rid of sooooo much stuff but feel like there’s still a long way to go, I hope my videos can inspire you to get cracking on your stuff too 🥰 Thank you, you’re right, I will remind myself of that because that’s a good one ❤️ lots of love ❤️ xxx
@joannedavies5039 2 ай бұрын
@@Livingthefreelife Your video's are very inspirational. Me sorting my stuff out.... I have a lot more than you. I have been saying for over a year that I will do a car boot 🤣🤣
@Livingthefreelife 2 ай бұрын
@@joannedavies5039 I’m honestly feeling like I’m at a point where selling stuff is too much hassle and it gets gone quicker to charity 🙈😂 I just need to get my butt in gear and sort out my Monica cupboard once and for all 😂😂😂
@joannedavies5039 3 ай бұрын
You are doing a fabulous job Sasha, Please do not underestimate yourself 🥰🥰🥰
@Livingthefreelife 3 ай бұрын
@@joannedavies5039 thank you Jo ❤️❤️❤️
@Lindsay_Lexus 3 ай бұрын
Can you come cook for me too ❤😂 Looks so tasty!
@Livingthefreelife 3 ай бұрын
I’d love to cook for you Lindsay 🥰 it was super scrummy 😋
@Drazaanna 3 ай бұрын
You seem more smiley, happy and fresh:) Be little more kinder to yourself x
@Livingthefreelife 3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, you’re right, it’s something I definitely need to do more ❤️
@sarah3941 3 ай бұрын
What coast line do you live by, I hope you don't mind me asking. Tthe sea is my happy place. I find it so calming even when it's rough in winter, I love the sound and smell. Please stop saying you can't be bothered to do things, that's not true, you can be bothered you just don't have the energy. I too have ME/CFS so I know how difficult it is, instead of saying I can't be bothered I say, I will sort that when I have a bit of energy. It sounds nice to myself, and I'm looking out for myself. It really does help. Those burgers look amazing. Look after yourself 😊 🫂
@Livingthefreelife 3 ай бұрын
We’re on the Jurassic coast 🥰 I love it here, moved here in 2010 and it’s been so lovely being by the sea. It helps with everything doesn’t it. You’re right, I actually prefer your way, I think it’s just habit, another habit I need to break. Thank you for reminding me 🥰 The burgers were super yummy. Dexter ate nearly half before deciding he doesn’t like them 😂 xxx
@sarah3941 3 ай бұрын
Of course, he ate his burger, he helped you make them, which is what children love to do and they looked delicious. I think you are a great cook and would love more videos on what you cook for vegan meals. They looked like really big burgers, so half for him is like eating a whole one, lol.
@ABADCHICKINACLUB89 3 ай бұрын
Nice video
@Livingthefreelife 3 ай бұрын
Thank you 🥰❤️
@booksandbargains 3 ай бұрын
Just came across your channel and its inspired me to get up and sort my wardrobe this morning so thank you!
@Livingthefreelife 3 ай бұрын
Awww yay all the best with sorting out your wardrobe 🥰❤️
@KatrinaB2906 3 ай бұрын
Great video, I really enjoyed seeing your day. I'm trying to find things that I enjoy doing, cause I don't have anything besides being a mum. Glad your all going well ❤ ps... does the mushroom coffee taste like normal coffee??
@Livingthefreelife 3 ай бұрын
Aww thank you, motherhood is definitely consuming, I’m glad you’re trying to find things for YOU ❤️ you need that! The Coffee definitely tastes like normal coffee 😊 xx
@sarah3941 3 ай бұрын
I loved this style of video. It was like having you pop round for a cuppa and a chat
@Livingthefreelife 3 ай бұрын
@@sarah3941 awww I love that 🥰 thank you Sarah! 🥰
@PreciouzRoyal 3 ай бұрын
So much swearing 🙈 had my kids around watching this
@Livingthefreelife 3 ай бұрын
My sincere Apologies, my videos aren’t aimed at children. The swearing happened during the meltdown part of the video I believe? This was after the house tour was over. I don’t make a habit of swearing in my videos however I wouldn’t recommend watching them with children present for rare occasions like this 🙈 you couldn’t have known and I couldn’t have known your children were watching, next time I will put up a disclaimer so viewers can choose to continue watching or switch off, I’ve been sharing my raw and real journey and frustrations with Decluttering my home as someone who struggles with hoarding, which has resulted in the occasional meltdown. As before… I Apologise and hope that you turned the video off before subjecting them to more of my poor language.
@PreciouzRoyal 3 ай бұрын
@@Livingthefreelife thank you for even responding 🙏 yes swiftly turned it off!!! Yes, I agree a disclaimer would definitely be good. All the best with the decluttering journey
@Livingthefreelife 3 ай бұрын
@@PreciouzRoyal I’m very sorry and thank you I really appreciate that 🥰
@leastidyworld4365 3 ай бұрын
What helped me learn to let go of what doesn’t fit was a comment by someone online (probably Facebook) where they said (I have to mention that I really love the KonMari Method and she says you should keep what sparks joy) that the cute clothes that were too small don’t only spark joy, they also spark sadness as you regret how you don’t fit into them anymore every time you see them. Maybe this helps you, too. Clothes are meant to work for you now, make you happy now, not some undefined time in the future or the past (as I said before in my other comment). Hope this is useful. xxx
@Livingthefreelife 3 ай бұрын
Thank you that’s very true, I never actually thought of it that way with the konmari method. You’re totally right though, now I have a new perspective I will grab these out and go through them again. It may make it easier to let go 🥰
@leastidyworld4365 3 ай бұрын
Also, you look just fine so don’t worry about your Mum bod.
@Livingthefreelife 3 ай бұрын
Thank you lovely 🥰❤️
@leastidyworld4365 3 ай бұрын
I have started getting in the habit of letting anything go that doesn’t fit because for years I believed I would lose weight and I never did so I realised I will buy new cute clothes if I ever do lose weight. That was my stance until recently because last year I actually did lose 9kg so now I am keeping some favourites as I have actual hope of fitting back into them but it’s mostly sizes I recently outgrew, not really my goal weight. As I weigh 119kg and wanna get down to around 75kg. But it’s been proving very hard this year so I need to get back to my diet. Or in sizes, I used to be size 10-12 and now I’m a 22. 😔 I have lost 9kg but I haven’t lost a dress size yet aside from my bra circumference which has become one size smaller. 😊 I would recommend that you let go what doesn’t fit you now as you’re supposed to feel happy in your clothes now not in the future or the past. And it’s fun to get to buy new clothes once something has become too big.
@Livingthefreelife 3 ай бұрын
Losing weight is soooooo hard. Well done on losing the 9kg though and thank you I know you are right, I’m still holding onto these clothes, I need to get myself into gear and let go. 🙈 wishing you all the luck on your weight loss journey ❤️
@leastidyworld4365 3 ай бұрын
21:20 Could you take it off? Maybe you could open the seam with a seam ripper.
@Livingthefreelife 3 ай бұрын
I never even thought of that 🙈😂 it’s long gone to Charity now but hopefully it’s making someone Happy 🙂
@sarah3941 3 ай бұрын
You could try a bath tidy that is a long pole/rod with shelves on it (usually triangular) that you place vertically between the ceiling and bath. I'm very sorry that probably doesn't make sense but I'm struggling to explain it. Hopefully someone else can explain it better than me. CFS brain problems, lol . Bathroom looks really good
@Livingthefreelife 3 ай бұрын
I actually know the kind that you mean 😆 must be the way our brains work 😂 I’ll look into one of those when I get a minute thank you 😊
@Abcdefg-u7n 3 ай бұрын
Hi, I would trim that plant maybe that might help it regrow
@Livingthefreelife 3 ай бұрын
Thank you I never even thought of that 🙂
@sarah3941 3 ай бұрын
Hugs to you and Dexter. Just post when you can, we will still be here.
@Livingthefreelife 3 ай бұрын
Thank you Sarah, we appreciate that 🥰❤️
@Siures 3 ай бұрын
Understand the feeling of relief although I am sorry about how the relationship ended. Sometimes it’s just another person to accommodate to. I hope you maybe renew other relationships with family and friends ❤
@Livingthefreelife 3 ай бұрын
Thanks lovely, I definitely feel less stressed thankfully. I think it will be a positive thing in the long run ❤️
@Siures 3 ай бұрын
PS. Keep up with paying Dexters swimming. Maybe your family can gift it to him for Christmas or something like this every year? Even if it’s theoretically not in the budget as a mum of a neurodiverse son as well: the structure, the sport is so important for you and for him. Especially with a homeschooled kid or a kid that doesn’t goo to kindergarten.
@Siures 3 ай бұрын
PS. Keep up with paying Dexters swimming. Maybe your family can gift it to him for Christmas or something like this every year? Even if it’s theoretically not in the budget as a mum of a neurodiverse son as well: the structure, the sport is so important for you and for him. Especially with a homeschooled kid or a kid that doesn’t goo to kindergarten.
@Livingthefreelife 3 ай бұрын
@@Siures 100% definitely something I want to keep up with and that’s a great idea 🥰 I’ll definitely be putting it on his Christmas list as will give me some relief financially. He loves going now too, he’s still so far behind, they’ve put him in a class with younger children 🙈 but he’s enjoying it so much and being someone who can’t swim and living by the sea etc, definitely a life skill I want him to have 🥰 he’s made a little friend there too so would be a shame to stop going.
@KatrinaB2906 3 ай бұрын
Wishing you all the best ❤
@Livingthefreelife 3 ай бұрын
@@KatrinaB2906 thank you lovely ❤️
@rebeccaseal4182 3 ай бұрын
Sending you big hugs 🫂 🤗 ❤️ 😊❤❤❤❤❤❤xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
@Livingthefreelife 3 ай бұрын
Thank you lovely ❤️❤️❤️
@sarahstevens9965 3 ай бұрын
Sorry too hear your news. I’m also a single mum and suffer with an under active thyroid. I find when it comes too the house work I use the organized mum method. She has a useful website and she breaks house work Down to 30 mins a day and every day you have a different room. Then 15 mins on other little task. But it’s worth looking at too help you find your own routine. On your good days be your future friend prep extra stuff or do something extra on your todo list.
@Livingthefreelife 3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much that’s brilliant advice I will check out the organised mum 🥰❤️
@Siures 3 ай бұрын
Isn’t the Flylady method similar? I think the foundation of this method was coping with a chronic illness and staying on top. I’m not for it (more a power cleaner) but I try to implement a few elements (like to do dishes / the sink every night).
@Livingthefreelife 3 ай бұрын
@@Siures thank you that sounds interesting I’ll have a look at her 😁
@PiscesPurple1980 3 ай бұрын
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@SumairaAbid123 4 ай бұрын
I love this home very very beautiful ❤️
@Livingthefreelife 4 ай бұрын
Aww thank you so so much 🥰❤️
@AndreaJewkes 4 ай бұрын
Could you tell me where you bought your down stairs toilet shelves from please .
@Livingthefreelife 4 ай бұрын
@@AndreaJewkes hi yeah they were just off Amazon :)
@AndreaJewkes 4 ай бұрын
@@Livingthefreelife Thankyou
@Livingthefreelife 4 ай бұрын
@@AndreaJewkes you’re so welcome 😊
@Siures 4 ай бұрын
Your birthday seems like a great day :) I wish for days without stress, too. With baby clothes I am in the happy situation to have little cousins. I enjoy seeing them in my kids old clothes. This colorful little jumper: we had the same ❤ What comes back in good condition isn’t that much. But I wish for a third baby, my husband doesn’t. I KNOW I should get rid of the clothes and only keep a vacuum bag of keepsakes, but… I loved being pregnant and having babies. My body coped with it very good, I was really healthy, the deliveries actually were positive experiences. But it’s something you can’t find compromises on. 2.5 kids is not possible. Now most of our baby clothes is still at my brother-in-laws home but his wife and me want to get it sorted soon. She struggles with fertility and hopes for a second child but as she had a very difficult first pregnancy (the baby had to be born at 32 weeks to save her) and the risk rises as she gets older (already 40)… well, it’s a difficult task for both of us. I feel for you. We had the opposite with sizes. EVERYONE told me I wouldn’t need the smallest size, because a bit bigger is OK and they wouldn’t wear it that long. My son actually LOST his onesies over the shoulders when we got home and my husband rushed to the store to buy a few tiny newborn clothes 😂 He wore them at least 2-3 month. My daughter grew a bit faster but both were really small as newborns (but healthy).
@Livingthefreelife 4 ай бұрын
@@Siures it was a lovely day, just what I needed too. Aww I bet that is so lovely, a lot of stuff got handed down to dexter too from his cousin 🥰 we handed some down to his younger cousin and I’ve never seen him in anything we handed down and he’s almost 2 now. It’s hard isn’t it. Especially when you do want more babies and making agreements with your partner is tough when you both want different things. Hugs your way. My pregnancy and delivery were both rough. I opted for a home birth which ended with a transfer to hospital and emergency c section followed by a 7 day stay in hospital alone because of covid. 😩 I’d like to hope next time (if and when) will be a lot different 🤞🏻 I’m glad to hear your pregnancy and births were lovely 🥰 and I’m sorry to hear about your sister in laws struggles. That must make it a lot harder to deal with baby clutter. 😩 I’ve sent all the newborn stuff to charity, I’m still going through everything now. Finished my last load of washing everything that needed washing. Put off sorting for 2 days because it was exhausting me. I thought to myself… watch me have a tiny baby next time 🙈😂 we will have to do the same and run to the shop if so haha Dexter was 10lbs 🙈 he was overdue too, maybe if he was born on time he may have been smaller. However he was a good baby to cuddle 🥰 I actually adored his chunkiness haha ❤️
@juliavatmy3789 4 ай бұрын
Less is more,and it will free ur mind
@Livingthefreelife 4 ай бұрын
Thank you, I keep reminding myself of this, I might make it my new mantra ❤️