10 Organization Mistakes Most People Make

These are the 10 Most Common Home Organization Mistakes that lead to clutter and a messy home. If you are struggling to stay organized, it could be because you are making these organizational mistakes too!
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[@uteme]

When I was decluttering 'big time' I took digital pictures of unused sentimental items. I also prayed over all items...that the next 'steward of my stuff' will be blessed & have a happy life. Doing these 2 things made & still makes letting go a breeze! ♡

[@moniqueanngao4088]

That’s a great gesture I love that!

[@maryd253]

“Doom boxes”….what a great description!

[@AmyWhickerTutor]

It's also an acronym: Didn't Organize, Only Moved. D.O.O.M. boxes

[@jwuertz7101]

I ended up with DOOM bags too!

[@user-yx1kl7lf2q]

@@AmyWhickerTutor , oohhhh..that is a good one. I have some of those DOOM containers. I will say, most of mine have like all books, all keepsakes from my growing up, one or two filled with photos. Some others are the real DOOM ones with hodge podge stuff in them. I open them up to go through them, just to put stuff back in and close the lid. Probably the whole thing should be trashed. I wouldn't remember what is in them anyways. sigh.....

[@nancylyles5023]

My mom is a very healthy 87 year. She strictly believes that she can’t let go of anything because she paid money for it. Every surface in her house is used for some type of storage for something. She truly believes she needs everything! She’s one very stubborn woman. She’s even saved all her money and won’t spend a dime for any upgrades for her home. Her home is well maintained and her large yard is gorgeous all due to her hard work. She’s an amazing woman with a lot of stuff. I’m very fortunate in so many ways. I’m grateful for her and just let her be.

[@teak1051]

Let mom have her stuff and live her way. You obviously won't change one thing about her way of life. Have a clean-up plan when she has made an exit.

[@likeargamanflaming940]

"Low traffic items in high traffic areas." Excellent!!!

[@Clutterbug]

Thanks!

[@emoonae]

I have *definitely* done a lot of organizing clutter. I look at a mess and ask myself, “How can I contain this?” instead of, “Which of these items do I need to keep?” 😂 I am a champion at skipping steps.

[@beachlover4413]

Cass, you truly are funny. I get the "adult" cruise issue. We moved to an "active 55 community". I was 65 and fairly active. I don't run but I do like to do things. Well, it was early winter so no one was outside really and when spring came, all you saw were walkers and wheelchairs. All the "clubs" were knitting or sitting exercising. Not at all what I thought "active 55" meant! Good luck with your cruise. I have never been and really don't have any desire to go. I am not an eater, don't stay up late, don't like crowds, don't drink. I like to WALK on the beach and be alone. I also have a fear of being on a ship and everyone is sick.

[@laurabenevelli6783]

I recently watched a short from someone I never saw before but I liked what she said. She said if you’re trying to declutter don’t ask “Do I need it?” because anyone can find a reason why they need things and justify reasons to keep things. She said to ask yourself, “Can I live without it?” That made a lot more sense to me. Her logic mixed with what you do would work great together. Now if I can only get through my freeze response from my PTSD. 😢

[@EveryPeachInReach]

Was that Audrey from organized chaos? I love her content

[@jmsl_910]

i think it was marissa from A to Zen. she's a recovering hoarder & is so thoughtful but also enjoyable to watch.

[@10meme11]

LOVE this! ❤

[@christineraulerson7714]

I think that is a good start however I am hesitant to use that as a make or break in a decision. I guess I prefer Marie kondos "does it spark joy" method better in the sense that as our life and dislikes change over the years I may have bought something that I enjoyed at the time of purchase but doesn't fit my life now. That's not so much that we.can live without it as much as "if it doesn't have a purpose and doesn't bring happiness to my life why do I keep it?!?"

[@fastrabbitcrochet]

I have kept both these thoughts in my mind and everything becomes easier. “Does this bring me joy to even pick it up or look at it?” And “If I had to move today, would anyone in my home ever miss this?”

[@maryellenyork2819]

Storage bins do not have to be expensive. Free boxes are available from the P.O. While still flat, I covered them in Contact paper from DT. The long, skinny boxes cut in half are the perfect width for canned and bottled groceries in my pantry and keep stacked cans from falling over. I have bought photo storage boxes or clear plastic shoe boxes when on sale for $2.50 each. I LOVE my china cabinet just for pretty things to look at--memories of mine, Mom's and Grandma's. Anything else can be done differently, but don't change my china cabinet! It makes me feel good to look at it, so serves an important purpose.

[@susanmarie3425]

I'm trying to catch myself before I decide I need containers to store stuff, when what I need to do is get rid of stuff that I shouldn't be storing in the first place!

[@christineraulerson7714]

I think we're all in that same boat. I still have boxes that I have organized and I don't think I have gone back into them except once or twice since I organized them.... Years ago.... Yep that's well used space... Sigh. I think I need another inspection video

[@dianav8437]

"Take a shot everytime I say home"😂😂😂😂 we would be drunk declutering by now😂😂😂 "Almost everyone had a walker" 😂😂😂😂 omg I'm dying with your videos!!! I loovvee your humor!!!! We did "Carnival cruise lines" when I was 21 with my family, there was a mix of everything (age wise and activities wise), maybe that's one you can look into😊

[@jadeh2699]

@@christineraulerson7714 😄😄😄😄

[@user-vc1lc5yf4j]

Royal Caribbean!!!! Lots of adventures ON the ship!!!!!!!!!! It’s in the middle!!! I think you’ll love it and the kids too!!

[@Chrissyhappy]

Yes we loved Royal Caribbean too 😊. Kids loved the surfing and wall climbing.

[@rubysticker4658]

Yep I agree. My 2 friends and I went on a Royal Caribbean cruise and it had the perfect combination of activities for families with kids (including a massive water slide) but also surprisingly plenty of spaces that were just for the grown-ups. We had the best time!!

[@stephaniecovey4216]

I’m SO glad to hear this! My first cruise is at the end of this month on RC

[@Cbrawny]

Especially on the larger ships! We love RCL, Princess is very nice but it is a luxury line that skews quite old.

[@diamant1081]

I live with a bunch of seniors in an appartement building. I love it. It is calm and quiet. There are also younger people, but you have to be at least 30 when you want to live here. I am 51, so I am in between. I live alone and I am quit a neatfreak. I hate it when stuff is everywhere and chaos is all around. Because I live alone, there is nobody who makes a mess. Handydandy. I use baskets, because they are pretty. Irma from the Netherlands

[@jmsl_910]

i envy you!!!! and happy for you🤍

[@misfit_pets5731]

When i lived in senior living they had a fist fight at bingo. LOL

[@lindam2884]

Fantastic Video. I took notes and came here to ask which was the 10th because I only had 9 and then realized I mis-numbered and I actually had 10, haha. So since I already typed these out I'll leave it for other people in case they didn't take notes. 10 Organizing Mistakes: 1 Band-aid Solutions 2 Never store low traffic items in high traffic areas 3 Not creating Zones in room 4 Not using Containers to contain stuff 5 Buying Specialty or Colored Containers 6 Having Doom boxes (big tub boxes) 7 Not having Homes for Temporary items 8 Focusing on Look over Function 9 Filling up all spaces 100% 10 Not re-evaluating our spaces often enough

[@Chelleme]

Thank you!

[@user-ei8rb7sj6c]

Thank you for your wonderful organizing videos. I’m hooked on them! I moved into a rental apt 6 yrs ago after 40 years in a home, and have been trying to figure out how to stick with purging, sorting, and organizing ever since. 4 yrs ago I started sorting my piles of paperwork, but had a devastating loss, so now the piles just keep on growing. Last year I made a big dent with my clothes, but got sidetracked with long term flu-like symptoms. With 40+ yrs of paperwork, clothes, jewelry, kitchen pantry, fridge/freezer, dishes, cookware; bathroom toiletries, medicine, first aid, hair, skin, makeup, laundry room, combination guest room/music room/study/catch-all room; and a garage full of boxes & tubs full of stuff all screaming at me, my 71 yr old ADHD brain is overwhelmed. I want to begin (again) and I’m tempted to start with paperwork since I’m afraid if anything happened to me, no one could find anything. I heard one of your guests say it can take 3 years to declutter and organize an entire home and this actually gives me hope. I lose steam by the afternoon, but if I can start & stay focused in the mornings, I’m hoping I can get through the paperwork part. It feels like lions and tigers and bears, OH MY!!!

[@krystynasingleton179]

This sounds just like me!!

[@colomtns745]

You got this! One step at a time! Make a plan then work the plan! And be kind to yourself in the process ❤

[@soniasliger-luscombe9269]

Royal Caribbean sounds like the right balance for your next cruise 🙂 Carnival is the party boat and Princess is the senior version 😉

[@whatwilliwatch3405]

8:50 Those big totes are actually my favorite organizing bins ♥ The thing is, you've gotta use them right. You touched on the primary mistake in your critique of how they're usually used: they can't house multiple types of things. They have to be specific. In my case, I use them for craft supplies, and each individual bin is for a specific category of supply, i.e. fabric, embellishments, paper craft supplies, wood pieces, etc. And they should always be LABELED with that category on the side of the bin. Beyond that, to keep things organized within each bin, I find that zip bags are the best way to go (either 1 gallon or 2.5 gallon, depending on what you're storing). Zip bags can be labeled easily, and they're flexible (unlike plastic storage containers), which means that as long as what you're storing isn't susceptible to "squish" damage, you can fit a lot of them in a given bin. If you follow the 20% rule (13:41), you can usually find what you want by rummaging around. But even if the bin is so full you have to pour everything out to find what you're looking for, since everything's contained in zip bags, you can just toss them right back in. They don't have to be in any kind of "order," just related to the bin's overarching category. TL;DR You can totally use big bins effectively, but you need to be thoughtful and purposeful about using them. They can't just become catch-all's.

[@cactusbutterfly2939]

EXACTLY!!!! I have a craft business and love the big 3 drawer plastic drawers that she is always trashing. I do the same thing as you and they are perfect!! Nothing works if you don't use it properly. I unsubscribed years ago because of this habit of her decreeing something doesn't work just because she doesn't use it properly. This video confirms my unsubscribing!

[@marthavanderpool6829]

Another home run, Cass! Thanks for cheering us on and pointing the way.

[@denisebunker6674]

Another container I use is acrylic turntables. Good for under sinks, refrigerators, shelves in closets and kitchen cabinets. Love them. Cruises freak me out.

[@Mary23_A]

This was a really good video, because it took a step beyond decluttering to talk about organization systems that work to make your life function better. Not Zoning was a very good point; yes in kitchens where dishes should be near the dishwasher and sink and things you need to cook with should be near the stove. You add a video a month ago about "Friction", where you talked about organizing so one removes the obstacles to accomplishing a task. I wanted to exercise more and also be more regular about grooming the dogs, but setting up and taking down for both activities in the same space caused me to not be as consistent at either one! So I zoned a downstairs room for exercising only, with the treadmill set up, and the gym mats in front of the TV with the DVD players. And I moved the dog grooming out to a zone of the garage, ALSO setup all the time. The garage space required me to organize the other part of the garage, and yes, some paint cans had to go to get that done! So not zoning is a big mistake to functional organizing. But for beauty organizing, it also looks better, to! Thanks.

[@supermommyfour8970]

A Disney cruise is the best! I can help you plan it!

[@monica53210]

Way better than others but expensive

[@sarinilsson1054]

I love to travel with seniors, makes me feel young (59), don't do cruises but travel with tourbuss to different places (plenty to see and do)😅

[@BritBallash]

Royal Caribbean! Very kid friendly! We took our four kids ages 6-16 in January on Royal Caribbean and had the best time! So many activities!!

[@claireyoung3622]

Royal Caribbean is perfect!! Do it! So kid friendly especially for teens! Lots of stuff to do and very easy for them to navigate alone if they like alone time. Slides, really cool shows (I have ADHD TOO and it 100% kept me locked in…mostly). Food is amazing, staff is amazing, some ships even have ice rinks. 🎉

[@cellinamc]

Yes, 100% agree!

[@stephaniecovey4216]

Yay! My first cruise is at the end of this month on RC!

[@bookwormcherly7447]

Disney cruises are amazing. I had so much fun. They do a great job offering activities for all ages.

[@LaJuana558]

I was surprised to see a post about a KZbinr sharing her Disney cruise and she and her husband are probably in their 60’s. Apparently big Disney fans and had lots of points to get private this and special that. Thinking of both when my nephew and a previous boss carried their young daughters to Disneyworld and the joy in their daughter’s faces made the dads cry…I imagine the youngest children would be over the moon on a Disney cruise but I was surprised that adults loved them too.

[@kristinapreedy7069]

I’m 62 and our last 2 Disney cruises have been without our sons (26 and 23) and they were a bit jealous since we had taken them on the previous 6 or 7 and they loved them. 😊. But we love them too, with or without the “kids!”

[@stepht5]

@@LaJuana558 Disney cruises have fantastic entertainment. They also have great adult only areas. As an adult you could literally only see children at dinner 😂. We have always done the late dinner so there’s an even less of a chance of being around a lot of children. Our kids are now 44, 40, 33, 26 and 22. We’ve been going on Disney crushes since they were 25, 22, 15, 8 and 5. I’ve also done Royal Caribbean and was very disappointed with their entertainment.

[@sl9906]

You’re brilliant Cas!❤ I love the way you train us into rethinking our space. I’ve learned SO MUCH from you. As a tidy Cricket, zoning really was a game changer for me. It was a revelation to store coffee, tea, and mugs together instead of all the dishes together. I love how you shifted my thinking and adapting it all over the home. BIG HUGS ❤❤❤❤

[@judytrigg751]

Thanks for all your great videos, Cas! I paused this video briefly in order to go to the mailbox to get my coiled bracelets and key tags that were literally just delivered. I loved your suggestion about planning for the day and then wearing a bracelet for each of the top 3 tasks for the day. I'm selling my house and moving in about 2 months, and I'm feeling overwhelmed. Your bracelet suggestion will keep me focused from going off on tangents. For me, I find that putting tasks in writing takes the whirling tornado out of my head and turns it into a road map. I am so grateful for you, Cas!!!

[@MartiMax22]

I think I missed the video where she talks about the bracelets. Which one is that?

[@marilynndesilva7620]

Cas, the way you deliver your organizing tips is so entertaining that even the most OCD minimalist would watch your videos to the end... and your description of cruises had me suppressing laughter since my husband is already asleep!

[@isabellabihy8631]

Thanks for the hints, Cas! I love your tips. BTW, building piles, of which I'm guilty, there is a saying where I live (translated from regional dialect): "The devil will always shit on the largest pile." I have struggled a lot on defining the zones in my apartment. Yes, there is one hint I took from Jennifer on the channel "How to ADHD", a video that made me divide my available space into zones. My demise is a set of interests, like knitting, crocheting, beading, papercrafting/scrapbooking/card-making, watercoloring, and embroidery. D'ya have a hunch? Jennifer's video told me about he "point of performance". Where am I doing the craft most of the time? That's where your supplies are supposed to be stored close by. I love knitting, crocheting, and embroidery in my comfy TV chair. Close to the chair is the storage of all the supplies I need for those interests. Card-making and scrapbooking have a shared zone, where the supplies are only a step away from where I need them. Easy access and easy clean-up. Oops, wait, where do you store your machines (die-cutting, paper-trimmer, stamping platform, laminator (or foiling machine))? I have a rack on casters for those, which is easy to move to my work-station. or back into its corner. In the meantime I also have a "landing zone", a place where I put the mail, opened, of course, (invoices, letters, etc). Where I live on this planet I no longer need a car. Taxis and public transportation do the trick, so my key-ring is small, one for my apartment and one for the mail-box. Yet, I'm far from finished with organizing. I see a light at the end of the tunnel, though. Again, Cas, you're one of my supports on YT.

[@jmsl_910]

it sounds like heaven!!

[@ndgrandma1818]

My husband and I went on a cruise and we enjoyed ourselves but neither of us ever have the desire to do it again. We discovered all-inclusive resorts and love them! That way, if you feel like laying by the pool, you can, but there’s always nightly entertainment and tons of excursions to go on. You can do so many different things, or nothing at all! Some resorts are child friendly and some are adults only. We are sold on that type of vacation! Check some out- maybe they would fit you and your family better than a cruise! 🤷‍♀️😊

[@mffmoniz2948]

I don't feel like trying a cruise, although some shorter boat trips are cool. I'm finally trying an all inclusive this year. Beach, pool, meals included, possibility of small trips. I plan to rest, swim and tan.

[@stacyb6278]

100% agree--all-inclusive is the way to go!!

[@WiseWomanLola]

Where to find all inclusive vacations?

[@therealJamieJoy]

That sounds perfectly like what Cass wants to do!

[@stacyb6278]

@@WiseWomanLola there our websites online that can direct you-but actually using a travel agent is how we went. It is worth it since we go to Mexico-she handles all issues.

[@bonnieinnocentini7587]

I have only been on one cruise, it was an Alaskan cruise. It was awesome! What I like about cruises is that you keep your stuff in one place and each night you move to a new place and then get off the boat and explore. It was peaceful, so interesting and I loved it.

[@pennyj7694]

What cruise line did you use? We want to go on an Alaskan cruise!

[@life_changes123]

I've done 2 cruises to Alaska, one with Holland America, the other with Princess. 2 weeks each one and both were fantastic but we liked being more pampered with this particular cruise from Holland. Princess was more get up and run. Holland I have to say for the most part is one of those geriatric type cruises but depending on where you're traveling, they have their merits. Royal Caribbean & Princess are good middle age everything. Carnival is lots of kids with the adults partying hard, throwing up, and then some.

[@d.elainemiller1375]

Hi Cas, go on, Carnival Cruise Line. There are many activities and all ages. By the way, I love your videos, and I am doing my best to learn to declutter. Blessings, Elaine 😊

[@bethdouglas4674]

I second going through Carnival. I have been on 2 where my mom has been on 4 of them there and 1 with Norwegian. She also prefers Carnival lots of affordable options for food and entertainment. Depending on the ship they have rope courses, water slides, roller coasters etc for different entertainment if you aren't a music person.

[@supergran1702]

Holland America is very "old people", but I am old, so I liked it. 😁 Royal Carribean is my favorite. All ages and great variety of things to do. I would stay away from some lines that have "booze cruise" repitations. Thank you for the video, great as always

[@sondrasix1668]

I don’t know about cruises. But I do know that your videos are amazing. A lot of people don’t realize they have to go through all the storage, thank you for sharing these videos. You have such great talent 🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵

[@dedemootz1905]

😂. Home

[@candiceconrad3391]

Oh man watching you has helped me realize I’m not a complete slob. I have been in a stage 4 house for a year. I recently bought a fixer upper, and I’ve been living overwhelmed with fixing it, working, and trying to keep things clean. So thank you! I’ve found and made systems that work better for me! I just really want to make sure you know you’re changing lives!!

[@nda7154]

One cruise for me was one too many! Never again. Way too cramped, crowded, and motion sickness is no fun at all. I could not wait to get off that boat!! You are right about macro organizing in bit tubs. I do that but only when I can fill it with like items, such as bulky craft supplies. Good tips!

[@liisaking1247]

Retirees who cruise have more disposable income than most people with small children. So, that's a fact of life. My mother took me and my 3 school age kids on a 5 day/4 night cruise after we were all in a major car accident a number of years ago, as part of the whole healing process. (And also because we all could have died and she wanted us to do something special together.) It was lovely. The kids ran all over the ship and called us to say where they were and where they were going next. We left from LA and went to San Diego, Catalina Island, Ensenada Mexico, and back to LA. (The day after Catalina is spent at sea.) We finished off with a couple of days at Disneyland. There were only a few other kids on board, true, but they made friends quickly and hung out with them a lot. We went shopping together on Catalina and took a glass bottom boat excursion, as well as going into Ensenada together but a lot of the time was just quiet, recharging time for my mother and for me. The kids mostly entertained themselves. Disney was where the focus was really on them. It was great. I'm glad we did it. My then-teen (youngest kid) and I were scheduled to take a Caribbean cruise at the end of March 2020. You know what happened with that, right? We ended up getting a Covid puppy instead, as a sort of consolation prize. My daughter is now 21, married, and just had a baby. We won't be cruising together any time soon. If I were to take a cruise now, I think it would be an Alaska one, especially as I live in Vancouver!

[@amberrawlings3636]

Thank you for saying that you also have reorganized your spaces more times than you can count lol. That is totally ME!! And I love organizing and couldn't figure out what was wrong with me lol.

[@sassyslsgrl]

Ty for asking the cruise question, it's on my bucket list and I definitely need to find something in the middle too, if I save up to finally get to go on a cruise and wind up watching loveboat reruns with everybodys Nanas I'm gonna cry. I'm a caregiver and love the elderly, but still, no.

[@Zoe-wv9hh]

I cruised Royal Caribbean and loved it! People of all ages were aboard.

[@xoHC7]

lol! We did a princess cruise in my early 20s and loved it. 😂 guess I’m “old” at heart

[@rachelmontgomery3889]

Our one and only cruise experience was to Alaska for my in-laws’ 50th anniversary with the whole family. It was a good mix of activity on the ship (RC Ovation of the Seas) and excursions. Our kids (ages 7 to 16 at the time) loved the cool activities on the ship - iFly, rock climbing, North Star, Flowrider and unlimited soft serve cones. :) I liked the excursions more than being on the ship, but the whole experience was such a gift. Within a month, my MIL was diagnosed with cancer, within 9 Covid had shut the border, and within 16 she passed away. My takeaway was to spend time with the ones you love and don’t take it for granted.

[@harjeetd111]

I wish you had this broken into chapters for each of the 10. The content is soooo good! Just when I thought I knew everything lol! Along you come with insight! Thank you 🙏🏽

[@barbaraphillips8920]

Good morning, bravo on this video ❤❤. I’m in the middle of a huge home purge and reorganizing . I’ve learned there is no way to organize clutter and don’t put non essential items in a high traffic space. I’m loving the results and thank you for these amazing ideas !!

[@shelly1224]

There are no cruise suggestions here, but always learn so much from your videos.

[@htownandi6263]

This video really solidifies the realization that I finally came to like a month or 2 ago. I've been wanting to put my things into their families (like items) but then seeing you do it.... Putting things in their "zones" really hit the nail on the head for me. Can't wait to start utilizing the information I learned watching this. Thank you!

[@QuixoticSara]

The before and after images are cleansing my soul ❤

[@pinschrunner]

A cruise is my idea of a nightmare. It is a floating boat full of a city full of strangers all competing for the same resources. Kinda like "Survivor at Sea.". I don't need organized activities, I am a self starter. I don't need to pay for a cruise to get a massage or attend a seminar. Just not my cup of tea or coffee. Affluent seniors go on cruises because they are the demographic who can afford them. They are the last generation with pension plans instead of 401Ks.

[@MyParamedicAfterLife]

I’m obsessive about organizing and decluttering, but when we bought our current house here in Maine, I was totally intimidated by my kitchen. I’ve always had a large kitchen with a ton of storage. This small house has about 7x12 feet of floor space, and a couple of semicircle cabinets, not well thought out when it was built. But since we bought this house for other reasons than the kitchen 🤣, I really had to find some way to zone this tiny space, still keep the minimalistic feel, and be functional for my baking and cooking addiction. Thank you for so many of your ideas and thoughts on this matter because after living here for 6 months, I was able to really think it out properly. But, I decided to not make big changes for a few months, just to figure out what my new kitchen habits would be in this house. Last week, I ordered and received the bins I needed, organized each cabinet for my “zones”, and this tiny kitchen is now my FAVORITE kitchen I’ve ever had. Thank you so much. PS - I even have empty space on some shelves, and counters are almost clear. I’m giddy!

[@kimdymund5079]

Labeling those containers is my key, both to remind myself what’s in there and to ‘hopefully’ get items put away in to correct space.

[@danicegewiss862]

I create containers. My husband empties it and puts things down somewhere. He's horribly disorganized. So he sets up his own system and does the same thing. I greatly limit stuff that comes in. Mail gets sorted and tossed into my paper recycling bag. It helps. Limiting the clothes I wear helps, too. I have very few ingredients in my household cleaners, so 3 bottles is more accurate in my house. We took a dinner cruise for our 30th wedding anniversary. It was fun, and we'd love to do it again. They had a lovely buffet and dancing. The singer was a local girl. I'm 58 and can do the things, too.

[@susaninden6268]

We used to go on Royal Caribbean, they had camp for the young ones, teen activities for the older ones including a teen night club and lots to do. I assume they are still like that since their ships are getting bigger with more fun things to do.

[@CheriJ11]

Go on a Disney cruise. It’s fun for everyone of all ages. I promise you’ll all love it!!!

[@Clutterbug]

Thanks!

[@jillinbama]

Check out the Norwegian Encore. Two water slides, go carts, arcade, kids aqua park, casino, virtual reality pavillion, teen club, video arcade, open air laser tag, thermal suite.

[@therealJamieJoy]

What is a thermal suite?

[@jillinbama]

It’s an extra charge but I hear it’s fantastic, especially for an Alaskan cruise.

[@therealJamieJoy]

@@jillinbama But, what does that mean? I don't know what a "thermal suite" is. heehee

[@jillinbama]

It’s kind of like a spa with a pool, hot tub, salt room, heated loungers, saunas, etc

[@therealJamieJoy]

@@jillinbama Oh, I see. That makes sense. For some reason I was thinking it was for kids. I just had my mind in the wrong spot. Thanks for answering! :)

[@user-hk3jn6gb2g]

Royal Caribbean, Disney or Carnival is the cruise line you want to take your kids on! Love you and your videos!!

[@Clutterbug]

Thank you!

[@nicolej5670]

I always love the endings of your videos!!! You give us some great advice in the first part of your videos more professional but the endings always make me laugh and smile because you and I have the same type of humor. 😂

[@kierstenk7678]

Loved it

[@Clutterbug]

I see that now! The BEFORE and AFTER always says BEFORE...lol. I didn't notice that, sorry!

[@englingang1417]

I really enjoy your tips especially when our homes in Singapore are small given that we are an island city country. Your tips are so practical and your sunny personality makes it easier for me to be ruthless without crying or hoarding over items that are no longer functional. Love your functional directions in assisting us to declutter our homes, mind, body and soul too! I watched your videos all the time so that I may constantly evolve our homes to be more liveable or when an area becomes uncomfortably full of crap. By the way, I have never been on a cruise myself because I have very little romance with food and thus the idea of being restrained for feasting and activities is not my cuppa…. Thanks a million!

[@user-zv4cj8lr2z]

Cass, first off you continue to be a real kick! Secondly, I think THIS is one of the BEST videos you have ever made. The people that follow you and Dawn (faithfully) and have already decluttered need new ideas for better organizing. Although we all know the concept of zones...I love how you showed it in this video. I love the concept of looking at the space and not running out and just buying small organizing containers and then "those" become an issue! And lastly, I'm sure you've heard, but it is a great laugh out loud moment...that the men of the MINIMALISTS call tubs "clutter coffins"! I used to have 25 or so in my spare bedroom, and congratulated myself profusely (HA) at how "organized" I was! Clutter coffins (aka doom boxes) can be/are hoarding, period. Lots of us who have followed you for years appreciate what I like to call de-cluttering 2.0. We are ready for a more sophisticated and better organized look. It is so true, not only do we evolve (hopefully) but our homes are a living thing that need to evolve too! Please keep this concept up! When we see it done with our own eyes...it REALLY makes it easier to do IT in our own homes. You've given me lots of food for thought in the next "PHASE"! Thanks.

[@Clutterbug]

You're welcome!

[@RaeC]

Here’s me literally watching the Love boat before I put this video on. LOL. Enjoy the day.

[@stacistein702]

Picking the correct cruise line is essential to having a good time. Royal Caribbean, on the Oasis class ships ,will be perfect for you. I have ADHD and OCD, and after 23+ cruises at age 51, I've discovered RC is definitely the best for my family. With ice skating rinks, ropes courses, rock climbing walls, bungee trampolines, Carousels, surf simulators, putt-putt, discos, dance classes, movies, libraries, comedy clubs, theater performances, basketball courts, gyms, water slides, high diving stunt shows, and live musicians, you'll have the time of your life.

[@jeanetteadamo9039]

I would agree with RC. I've only been on one cruise and my kids were teens so i enjoyed being with them and not needing to supervise them all the time. There were kids but not as many as a Disney cruise would have. THAT would be a nightmare for me. I like MY kids. Others... not so much. And i had considered the Princess or Holland America cruises because no kids, but being with a bunch of geriatrics sounds just as bad. I like Royal Caribbean but i still wonder if there's a middle age cruise.

[@magietagie]

I am so guilty of band aid solutions! I never thought of them that way before but now that I see it, I can control it and not fix the small problem but address the larger issues! Thanks so much for all these great insights!

[@shelleykapp9637]

Same here. The phrase that helped me was: do you want to declutter regret, or hang on to it?" It helped me a bit more ruthless when decluttering stuff I had hopes for, and not feel guilty.

[@MiakaKirino]

I think I've made a good chunk of these mistakes. Definitely haven't worked out how to zone my space yet. And yeah, keeping things in place when you're not the only resident is... nope. I had a hard enough time keeping my flat in order when I did live alone. Now, I'm always complaining at my partner to put things back where they live. I'm working on it, bit by bit. Thank you VERY much for the tip about getting a bunch of the same type of bin that can be moved around to wherever. Especially makes sense for renters like us who tend to move at least once per decade and therefore have a completely different layout of everything. A bunch of clear bins in standardized sizes will look good anywhere I put them AND make it easy to find stuff... plus they're one of the least expensive options.

[@lynniep1905]

I've never been on a cruise, but I have enjoyed your video. So much helpful information. Thanks.

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

I always look forward to your videos. They are so helpful.

[@marlawegrzyn6991]

Boy, wish you were here!!! I’m a closet hoarder. I don’t want to see things so I stuff everything behind closed doors!! I’ve found that small boxes make good containers. You can make them pretty with wrapping paper or leave them just the way they are. Thanks for sharing

[@karentillma7293]

Decluttering/organizing… I laughed at most because it’s totally me! Bandaid fixed! For cruising… I’m a travel agent and I highly recommend the Royal Caribbean Utopia of the Seas! I’m so excited to be sailing on her in October! I can share pictures after my trip!!

[@margobelanger2923]

Thank you for this video. I loved the info on container sizes. I am working on a craft/ gaming/study/temporary catch-all. 🤣

[@MendeMaria-ej8bf]

Your thoughts and reflections resonate a lot with me. Thank you. ❤

[@susanclotfelter7247]

Come to the mountains of Colorado! It's not a cruise, but our elders are insanely fit and hip, and tons for non-toddler kiddos to do. Try one of the ski resorts in summer - affordable, and the weather is stunning. Also, sweat evaporates here! You can get out on one of the beautiful lakes in a kayak or pedal boat. You'll still need sunscreen, but you won't ever be bored.

[@LifeDIY]

I love your videos. This one is a helpful reminder for me right now. I have been putting off organizing my kitchen pantry and needed this!

[@tracysmith6865]

You went on one of the oldest cruise lines! For a family, the best one to go with is Royal Caribbean. Don’t pick one of their new monster ships. Choose one like the Freedom of the Seas. You can be as active or relaxed as you want.

[@marybethdalton9333]

I’ve really been interested in making a big life change and becoming a home organizer but I really didn’t think I’d be really good at it because my home isn’t perfectly organized. But hearing you say that you still struggle with perfect organization makes me feel like it’s still possible. Excellent tips!!!

[@beckyt7057]

Hi Cass!! I saw your magnetic storage containers on your fridge and I just have to say that I have those and love them!!! I just moved into a 640sf home and had to downsize and space save everywhere. These have been a game changer in the kitchen and the bathroom. I have them on my fridge, the side of my microwave, and on the side of my stackable washer dryer set in my bathroom. I love watching you!! Keep the advice coming!

[@darlenecrone5585]

Been on 15 cruises. Taking granddaughters ( 4,6 & 8) on their 2nd cruise in October. On Carnival. Princess is known for fewer kids and older people. But Princess is the best for Alaska.

[@gailrhodes2859]

I am 71 and I continue to FAIL FAIL FAIL!! I’ve just decided to throw it away. I have spent the past two years trying to decluttering my house. I have lived here 45 years!! Yes I’ve been decluttering this house for 45 years and I give up.

[@jeanettemcconnaughey6263]

My mom and I took a cruise to the Greek Isles. There were tons of options for excursions at each island where we stopped. It was absolutely amazing!

[@kaitlinobrien243]

Cruise kill me now 😂😂😂. Forget cruising so many other adventures to be had . Oooodles of love Edmonton 🌷🙏🌻💐💕🇨🇦

[@808Blessed1]

Hi Cas and Everyone!!🙋🏻‍♀️

[@myaccount9498]

Hi 👋 from Australia 🇦🇺

[@NovasYouTubeName]

Hi from Canada!

[@808Blessed1]

@@NovasKZbinName Aloha From Hawaii!!🌺

[@808Blessed1]

@@myaccount9498 Aloha From Hawaii!!🌺

[@stephanieford4526]

We love Royal Caribbean and Disney. Royal has introduced some new spectacular ships recently that have a ton of activities. My hubby and I are going in one in October. Can’t wait! My kids loved the Disney cruise even as teenagers.

[@PriscilaChristmas]

Im so glad you mentioned about the Instagram pantry unrealistic ideal, because I am getting so frustrating trying to achieve that level of standard and realising that is impossible. Also your tip about small picture bandaid solution is fantastic. Thank you for this video, really helpful

[@hannahthehomesteader]

I just hired a professional organizer and she always talks about defining each space and giving it a name. The whole family should know what I mean when I say the "baking drawer" and, by naming it, I'm already limiting what goes in it. It's been really great for me. Each cubby, drawer, and shelf is defined by its name and purpose. My laundry room is also a mud room and baby changing Station. It becomes a drop zone for everything. But we defined each space, decluttered, got the right containers, and VOILA! The space functions now!

[@Nonnie1227]

Another helpful video. I am a who lives with a and clear containers make sense for the both of us. I also need to get off my butt and buy a label maker to help keep us both sane.

[@claudialandgraf4450]

M220 is a blast. Am a bee. Its already a big help. And the app is so easy to use.

[@Liz-uo4wb]

I'm also a cricket living with a butterfly. Understanding the different organization styles was life changing. Clear, labeled containers are exactly what was needed. It helps him know what goes where while keeping my organization efforts from being destroyed; and we both keep our sanity 😂

[@crybebebunny]

You can use Painter's tape till you find what you really like.

[@janetwright6107]

​@@claudialandgraf4450 what is M220? I am a bee living with a butterfly and a ladybug.

[@claudialandgraf4450]

@@janetwright6107 a label maker.

[@hindegarrison970]

Thank you!! I have made soooo many of these organizing mistakes. Grateful that you remind us it is a process. One step at a time... We cruise, but we are older. With kids and cruises, our extended family highly recommend Disney. If you & yours are at all into Disney, so much to do! We usually sail on Norweigen. One of the best kept secrets is to get yourself a spa pass for the duration. It is not crowded and so many nice water therapy things for grownups! Whirlpool, sauna, steam room - there was a snow room on the last ship! On the really large ships (4000+ passengers) they've added recently have amazing on board amenities and tons of activities for kids. (Think racetrack, high wire walks, climbing wall and water slides - not to mention kid zones and kids only "club" activities supervised by crew/activities people.) Add in the "free-style" dinning and the Haven level services, and there are ways to "get away" from the crowds. Thanks again for your videos. Really appreciate all the great ideas.

[@amydamon3370]

LOL. I watched this days after picking up totes for my messy bedroom! You hit on my “band-aid”! Additionally, I had two under bed storage boxes (one for each child), that I put all of their school and sports and other memorabilia in. It was super easy to slip those things in once a week. Then, when they were married, the boxes went to their houses.

[@amygibbs2318]

Video idea! One hour of the funniest end stories 🎉😂 I literally roll over laughing at some of the end stories! I’d watch it every time I needed a mental boost of happiness!

[@jmsl_910]

check her archive// she did do a compilation of her "thanks for staying" bits

[@vickihillsman5143]

Disney! Clean and well done. Kid area and adult kid area. Lots to do and see! Art lessons and trivia games actually were family favorites! Thank you for everything.

[@robinartemis8695]

You made me laugh. People with disabilities are usually pegged with seniors. In my younger days this pissed me off to no end. When I was in my 30’s and 40’s I didn’t want to be grouped with seniors. I had different interests… So, I get it.

[@darlenepaul8257]

I am consistently changing and reorganizing and just when I thought I had it...nope, time to try again. You gave me some great tips to try so....I'm going to tackle it once again. Wish me luck!!🤞

[@olgachasco]

Oh thank you so much. I’m trying my best to Declutter & get overwhelmed real quick! Thanks for your suggestions. They really do help!!

[@sunshine3914]

Except for the beach, all cruises sound like hell to me.

[@EmOrganizer]

Not to mention the environmental impact. Bring on the cognitive dissonance in 3-2-1...

[@carrie3206]

Hello! 😊

[@kylieg23]

Cass please read❤: Since discovering your channel a few years ago i have been able to declutter and organize so much better and in a way that works for my husband me and our 3yo daughter. We have a very tiny apartment in south Troy New York which isn’t the safest area, but it’s all we can afford. We don’t even have a car, we walk or get rides from family. Our situation isn’t the best but I’ve found that just trying to update and keep our home functioning well, and finding new homes for things and making more room in our home, really helps make our daily lives better. After organizing/decluttering/cleaning just a closet or room, or section of room each day, has given us so much more room in our tiny tiny apartment. It might not look beautiful or Pinterest worthy, but it works for us for now until one day hopefully we get a home.❤ Anyways, Cass I just wanted to thank you for how much you’ve helped me and my ADHD brain, get my home functioning better and just helped me find positive things to work on for our living situation. Thanks a bunch💕💕

[@Clutterbug]

I'm so happy for you! Thank you for commenting.

[@beckyb1576]

We have done 3 different cruise lines and for kids our favorite was Royal Caribbean. Utopia of the seas looks so fun and family friendly. We went on Symphony of the seas in 2022 and my kids still talk about it!!!

[@vals.7538]

Try a Christian themed Cruise

[@shirleyrecovering2448]

Thank you so much Cass !!! I think that I need you to help me. LOVE, LOVE your videos. I need to watch and rewatch them....and I do

[@melindagibson8606]

You are so me! And when you said.. Camera up the butt! Its so relatable thar NO OTHER YT'r would say! I love love love your channel and how real you are!❤

[@pancakey636]

hahaha thanks for my laugh Cas! we did Royal Caribbean cruise for our honey moon a long time ago. attended a Salsa dance class. watched their Mardi Gras parade. rock climbing. watched an ice skating interactive show. participated in their Guess game show (audience team building, so much fun!), rock climbing, etc, basically did all the activities no way we could easily do anywhere else without paying extra money. a day on bermuda island we did 2 excursions, swimming w dolphin and snuba diving. others went to the pink beach. im always on the line dances at night by the pool. we didnt go swimming at the pool anymore as it's something we could do elsewhere. im also a foodie so also tried all the foods w unfamiliar ingredients. indulged in all you can eat lobster coz we got a great waiter who keeps giving it to us lol now wishing we could do it again soon but now w kids.

[@ButtercupAndFernHomestead]

I've been a long long-time subscriber and I've not been watching a ton of your videos recently. This video came up on my feed today and I think it is a reminder to get my junk together. Or start getting rid of it. Most of my spaces function, but there is still "incomplete assignments" sitting everywhere. Projects I have to finish and tidy up. I am a homesteader who love wild medicinals. This means that I have leaves laying out to dry on the counter and dining table. I am a paper crafter, so this leads to pieces of projects that need to make it to the studio. I know I have to figure out my weakness in this clutter game and get it under control. I am 56 and I have far too much "schtuff" You inspire me

[@lindajohnson24]

The ships with lots of activities and pools with slides are good. Disney does a great job and try to appeal to all ages. Great storage help. I love the zone idea so you know where to look for things.

[@mariarooney6262]

I went on a cruise for the first time and I loved it. It was fantastic, I had a great time. I can’t find anything negative about it. I went with my whole family and grandkids, 12 of us. We were off the ship for 2 1/2 days and the beach was perfection, just like on the postcards. I would go again anytime.

[@jackybraun2705]

Love the sweeties (candy) in the stationery drawe!

[@alexagray6307]

Great video, Cas! Thank you ❤