100 THINGS TO GET RID OF TODAY | minimalism & decluttering | part 1

[@Doodi100]

Dont forget to declutter people that you dont need as well.

[@AshlynneEaton]

True! Toxic people are not healthy to keep in your life!

[@sofiaalsaraygi6985]

Do odi lol 😂

[@JoMidnight]

Done! 😁

[@Karen-gh8gv]

Yes!!!

[@Doodi100]

@Mary L I am decluttering nosy people like you Mary.

[@hikegardentravel6546]

I agree with most except the alarm clock. It’s too easy to jump on the internet and texts can interrupt sleep even when on silent. A nice old alarm clock means a break from the phone. At least in our home. Love your tips and always looking to live with less.

[@AshlynneEaton]

That’s totally fair! I usually choose to put my phone on airplane mode though. The alarm still rings, but I don’t receive texts and cants surf the web 💙

[@bookishkat.3390]

Definitely agree, that was the only one where I thought I did never declutter an alarm clock, I try not to use my phone firs thing in the morning.

[@francoish]

Same here. No phone allowed in the bedroom. Using my smart watch (in airplane mode of course) to wake me up without noise.

[@Chariots1981]

Totally agree. I love my clocks... and I don't even have a smartphone. ; )

[@Runner8617]

Should really read the book Zapped: why your phone shouldn't be your alarm clock. That's what scared me from using phone as an alarm clock. HORRIBLE for your brain!

[@johndoe-wv3nu]

The moral of the story: think before you buy.

[@AshlynneEaton]

TRUE!!

[@mohsinshah4074]

But i always forget this ,whenever i go to market 😆

[@edwardfitzgerald3877]

It's called clickbait

[@barbarawinsor5306]

Hey, it's only 50 things! 1. Flat Pillows 2. Dressers & Vanities 3. Extra Sheets 4. Alarm Clocks 5. Juicers (she showed a blender LOL) 6. Weird Kitchen Gadgets 7. Excess Fridge Magnets 8. Leaky Travel Mugs 9. Awkward Pots & Pans 10. Extra Cookie Sheets 11. Cookbooks (amen!) 12. Empty Jars & Containers 13. Extra Vases 14. Matches 15. Cracked Dishes 16. Plastic Straws 17. Discolored or Old Mugs 18. Mismatched (or warped) Food Containers 19. Spices You Never Use 20. Expired Food 21. Food You Don't Like 22. Condiments & Sauces 23. Unhealthy Foods 24. DVDs 25. Word Signs 26. Unread Magazines 27. Old Remotes 28. Decor Items 29. Unused Seating 30. Unused Board Games 31. Games w Missing Pieces 32. Dead or Ugly (real or fake) Plants 33. Tables or Chests 34. Uncomfortable Blankets 35. Empty or Bad Candles 36. Throw Pillows 37. Expired Medication 38. Expired Makeup 39. Broken Hair Pins or Ties 40. Dried Up Nail Polish 41. Soaps & Scents You Don't Like 42. Travel Size Toiletries 43. Old Toothbrushes 44. Old Air Fresheners 45. Threadbare Towels 46. Brushes & Combs 47. Old Tweezers & Scissors 48. Old Perfume or Cologne 49. Body Mists 50. Bathroom Cleaning Supplies I was bored.

[@dior8955]

I always look for this comment! You're my savior!🙏🙏🙏

[@sierralovat5498]

Thank you!!

[@patrickmiller5125]

Not all heroes wear capes 🥰

[@faisaparveenali9285]

It was supposed to be 50 videos. Read description box. (Looks kinda rude, didn't want it to be)

[@verac6731]

Thanks !

[@gillianthomas201]

I'm with you on the whole "word signs" stuff. If I see "Live Laugh Love" again anytime soon, I might actually vomit a little. Thanks for mentioning this!

[@AshlynneEaton]

Hahaha I’m so with you on that 😂

[@ericaroundtheworld]

HAHAHAHAH

[@DrBiohack]

hahahah! me too!

[@stronggiftfromgod]

Lol,​ I have it in my living room. I was thinking of changing that :)

[@sarahreed7059]

I agree. I feel like it's one of those things that is so overdone that it has literally lost its meaning.

[@amylchapman]

Dang, so many critical comments people...how about go ahead and de clutter your negative thought process and just keep the thoughts that spread love and acceptance...lol

[@AshlynneEaton]

You’re so sweet 💙

[@sandraweinhardt9203]

ABSOLUTELY! BRAVO! More love, less harping.

[@juliedefee567]

This girl has worked very hard on this presentation. Sometimes were most critical of someone who is attempting to reach a goal, in an area that we've never succeeded and reaching. So, maybe we should experience what she's trying to do, then judge her value. Or, at least the value of her presentation. I hope she doesn't read these negative comments. I personally enjoyed her. I try to learn something from anyone I think may know something I don't know. God bless.

[@lusays6490]

Amy Chapman totally agreed wif u 😊 blessed all 🙏🏻✌🏻

[@kennas8422]

Amy Chapman this is great 😂😂❤️

[@queenpetrova5272]

Your attitude is so beautiful I subscribed in the first 50 seconds. Your aura is glowing, keep being that lovely flower of positivity *.*

[@frxnchella]

Can we just respect the fact that her hair is ON POINT and that she spent the time to make this video!!!

[@fizzfizzbang]

Definitely still donate your incomplete board games, don’t throw those away! eBay sellers will buy them and sell individual pieces online so that someone who lost a piece to a beloved game can just order a replacement. This keeps a lot of stuff out of the waste stream!

[@AshlynneEaton]

Oh cool! I didn’t know that was a thing! :)

[@DrBiohack]

I did not know that! I have an old cluedo game I should do that with!

[@jfreeification]

Yeah especially since that lord of the rings stratego is $84 on Amazon!

[@MaryHamerMusic]

Oh wow! I had no idea! How neat! I'd say to put a postit or something on the box that says "Missing pieces" though... same with puzzles.

[@TheHeebieGeebie]

Donate where?

[@mlovell643]

word signs like "i'd rather be at the beach" drive me insane

[@AshlynneEaton]

YES!! 100% agree 😂

[@whitney14566]

unless you have a beach house or condo

[@kimwagner8350]

I only have one that says « you’re not drinking alone if your cat is home » and I love it haha

[@personincognito3989]

I love that sign because it's true

[@xz200dude2]

Anything cliché is bad.

[@rogray6028]

take a shot every time she says “go ahead and declutter it.”

[@adrianahernandez6533]

Ro Gray 100 shots

[@luisarenee9803]

I’m about to die of poisoning

[@katiejon17]

Former school Nurse, here! If people have a lot of extra toiletries (unused!), you might consider donating them to a school Nurse's office (please call and ask first!). I had teachers that would do this - and there are always kids who have zero support at home from their parents. These items can literally change their school experience!

[@whitney14566]

yes and you can donate them to homeless and battered women's shelters

[@aimebita6410]

I don't think you guys understand what she means by de clutter. If you don't use something now, you probably won't use it later so just declutter it. And by declutter, this doesn't just mean throw it away. you can give it away, sell it, or donate it. And just take everything with a grain of salt. Everyone is different so you might love every one of your 37 mugs but other people only use their one favorite so they don't need the other 36. Also while your out it, declutter your negative attitude.

[@sallyscalici50]

In

[@graceday7203]

We had 18 coffee mugs in our RV. Finally figured out we never have 16 guests in there when we're camping! LOL

[@whitney14566]

I collect mugs, but I did give some away with coffee which makes a great gift

[@DIFMDCCCXCI]

Great comment!

[@yemialemu9902]

👌👌👌

[@angeldsouza777]

Maybe keep your juicer (if you do drink juice) and make a pledge to USE it - the homemade juice is better for you and buying fewer cartons/bottles is better for the planet 😊🌍

[@elishagiles9126]

We collect magnets from our travels :) easy and small travel trinket that adds some cool functionality and decor to our kitchen

[@sereneebaby]

I don’t know why people don’t understand what decluttering truly is. Just because she says de clutter, doesn’t mean she’s telling you to throw perfectly good items away. You can easily try to sell them our give them away.

[@maryslominski7984]

Love this!

[@guglesiezjebaly]

American decluter videos always make me giggle : "Limit your cookie trays to three". Omg I CANNOT comprehend having more than one :D #justeuropeanthings

[@Kay-nd7zh]

guglesiezjebaly 😂

[@nicolew2374]

I don't even think you can buy only one in American stores. They come in packs of three. 🤷‍♀️

[@alinap1813]

Same!!!

[@HeyJudie]

I'm in U.S. and some people I know regularly contribute to bake sales for church and school. Those people are allowed to have more than one cookie sheet. I, however, am not. I bake maybe five times a year at most, and only for my family and maybe a neighbor.

[@70spoem]

literally! americans trying to lead a minimalist lifestyle is how europeans live in general

[@Mikayla_Games24]

I had downsized my closet tremendously. I had gotten rid of many bottles of lotion, face wash, bodywash, makeup, kitchen utensils, and so much more. I haven't completely went full on minimalist yet but I'm getting there.

[@silviagrueva4361]

Since i got more interested in the zero waste movement, i find it harder to declutter, because i feel bad for all of the things that go to the trash 😳 The way i try to act now is, if i want to declutter something, i try to use it up, toss the container and try not to rebuy it afterwards :)

[@AshlynneEaton]

That’s a great way of thinking! ☺️ I think being conscious about donating, recycling, gifting, etc. is a great way to approach it! Throwing stuff away should be a last resort 💙

[@bookishkat.3390]

I definitely try to sell or give away or donate an item first. Your trash can be somebody's treasure

[@ericaroundtheworld]

totally agree!!!! i feel realllllly reallllly bad throwing stuff out. and i am trying to use it but i just can't use it... :( like new brushes and stuff... ahhhhh

[@DrBiohack]

thats a really good point!

[@Karolina-dr8du]

I feel the same :( I want to have less stuff and have open space but also not create waste...these two go hand in hand once you have just a few items in your life, but when you are starting zero waste&minimalism at the same time it can be really hard

[@bettybanks5367]

Old towels and wash cloths are something I use when I wash and dry my little dog. I have also layered them and sewed them together to make cushy mats for her to lay on. She is my little princess. 😊💜

[@AshlynneEaton]

Love that you’ve found another use for them!! 💙

[@mtracy244]

That's nice for your little princess. 🙂

[@andreah8305]

You can also donate old towels, sheets and blankets to your local SPCA. They use them to dry the animals, but also to make bedding for the kennels.

[@gisele2926]

Yes, i like these ideas ...I donated my old ratty yoga mat as the first layer in a very comfy dog bed, for my pup. The cats like it too, fun to claw.

[@lannalane4247]

@@gisele2926 I would never throw away a bed sheet. They can be drop clothes, covers for things and when we dog sit the granddogs they love to push them into piles for naps. Old sheets have a hundred uses.

[@pineapplesoda]

No, you need 4 cookie sheets: use them 2 at a time, so that each time you take a batch of cookies out of the oven, swap in with the pair that is still room temperature. Putting cookie dough on hot sheets doesn't work at all.

[@thepeddler9226]

That's exactly what I do! And while I'm working on a batch, my daughter starts another and we switch place. Nicole PS this is what I don't like about her list: You don't need more than... YOU DON'T KNOW how much I need!

[@samanthavanscoder9536]

Haha i never make cookies so i wouldnt think of that

[@mulliganstew72]

Seriously if you don't want to be there all night!!

[@ItsEmilyNicole]

Felicia Betancourt lol what? i only use 2

[@sandradee9385]

The Peddler Good thing this is just a You Tube video and she doesn’t actually control Your life. Whew!

[@chaostheoryxxx]

I have a box in my house and throughout the month I add items I decide to declutter. Then it goes to the combined local food pantry/community charity. Its a win/win/win. I get to declutter without guilt/a charity gets support and donations/ppl in need get what they need at no cost! Another perk is its not going to the landfill!! Thanks for this vid. I am moving more towards minimalism and this was extremely helpful.

[@MusclesandBooks]

Could you make this (and the next list of 50) into a text list in the summary or as a PDF? Would make it MUCH easier to go through it as a checklist.

[@AshlynneEaton]

Absolutely!!! That’s a great idea ☺️

[@DrBiohack]

oh my goodness yes - so I can walk around the house and happily tick away!!!

[@KaylieStClair-ty2lh]

Yes please! I am a list lover and this would help so much.

[@irishcladdagh3]

Why don't you just get a pen & paper and write it down for yourself...still a good method of learning and retaining 💜

[@tagaway6173]

Irish Claddagh there's always people like u.... smh

[@susanbehring3401]

Animal shelterslike to get used towels

[@whitney14566]

yes! I donate all my towels to the animal shelter.

[@pawsnotclaws2772]

Susan Behring yes!!

[@beckymasoner7529]

My vets office takes them too. They use them in cages for the pets to lay on.

[@sarahreed7059]

Some of these comments have me questioning if people actually watched the entire video haha. I'm definitely going to be trying these out! I started with my closet yesterday- I literally have an entire spare bedroom for a closet that I had shelving and clothing racks installed in to store all my clothes. So, yesterday I donated/sold/gave away OVER 300 ITEMS in clothing alone. I feel like such a weight is lifted off my shoulders! It's incredible how much propaganda can influence us if we aren't being aware. At least others will find joy in the items I let go of, but it was definitely a lesson learned for me. I'm excited for this new way of life.

[@amylchapman]

Sarahtopian Yes I also realized I was hoarding clothes not just in my closet but in 2 spare bedrooms AND a clothing rack in the basement! Gave away all that stuff! It kind of hurt knowing how much money I threw away but I’m ready to tackle other clutter now!

[@AshlynneEaton]

Dude that’s so amazing! Love that you’re trying to learn through this decluttering process and congrats on being 300 items lighter in your life ☺️

[@MsOLWYNN]

Well done,!!🇦🇺🎉🌹👌

[@CorinaJane]

As SOON as you said flat pillows I thought "oh this is my type of girl!" haha! Yesss!

[@fitgrl73]

That was a blender not a juicer. Blenders are extremely useful!

[@AshlynneEaton]

I know 😂 I just didn’t have a juicer I could use as an example, so I used my blender instead

[@mranthony1886]

If your going to have an alarm clock get one you love... Some things just look cool and are functional... a phone is mostly a distraction now days. Declutter your phone off your bedside table so you don't get a bad nights sleep from watching youtube at night.

[@AshlynneEaton]

I love this idea! I am a huge believer in surrounding yourself with things you love. 😊 Alternatively, if you’re going to use your phone, one thing that works for me is putting it into airplane mode. The alarm still works just fine but it keeps you from using Internet.

[@willowm8738]

I thought the same thing, a phone is a distraction for me so I have an alarm clock. I recommend buying an alarm clock that takes up little space. Mine fits in the palm of my hand and it's still quite loud. Just make more space for yourself, and youre still minimalist lol!

[@Blankphotograph5799]

Ive been getting into zero waste as well and I’m trying to use up anything I can before “decluttering” it but I do want to get into minimalism

[@latetothepicnic6628]

I like these sorts of videos because they remind me of things that I may have stuffed away in a cupboard and forgotten about like leaky travel mugs. I think I have about 5 in the back of my kitchen cupboard and I did keep them until I got one that didn't leak but now I do have a leak proof one so I can throw those other ones out! I also appreciated you saying to delcutter what's right for you personally. Sometimes when watching videos I feel guilty because things that other people wouldn't have, I do, but it's what's useful to me. At this point I'm trying to be more mindful of the things I own and the amount of things I own/new things I buy. This was a really good video! Thank you for putting in the time and effort to make it.

[@magicalmuffinmonster]

My alarm clock is so crucial to me. I’ve got anxiety and I used to wake up in a panic, checking due dates and emails and old texts in the middle of the night. Since I switched my morning alarm to an alarm clock and started leaving my phone in the living room to charge, I sleep through the night and am actually able to get up early in the morning.

[@50hellkat2]

How are you so smart about these things at such a young age. This is very impressive.

[@MrsKore20]

i get the idea that my phone can be multifunctional, but honestly i don't want my phone next to bed and therefore i use a basic alarm clock while my phone stays in my living room at night. (just athought)

[@AshlynneEaton]

I totally understand that reasoning!! I guess whether you want to do that or not is really a personal choice. For me, putting my phone in airplane mode is sufficient ☺️

[@HInc7647]

I call bullshit in spices! There is always that recipe that comes along and has some weird arse spice and I’m glad I had that spice that o haven’t used in 6 month. Spices don’t got off for ages so what is the hard in keeping them.

[@keirahazlewood4223]

In my mums kitchen we play 'best before date' roulette. Basically we go through the spice rack and look for the oldest date 😂 I genuinely do use those spices when I go home and cook though

[@SpookyDarling]

As a spice merchant myself, I will encourage you to be mindful of how old the spices are. You will get the best flavor in the first year, with the exception of a few things like ground ginger and cardamom. Those flavors fade pretty quickly and taste best if used within 3 months. But getting fresh spices is the key. Grocery store spices are old af.

[@JOSHATIM]

Spices lose flavor after 6-8 months. Why keep the 4 year old parsley when it will have absolutely no flavor?

[@lidu6363]

Alright. I've been counting. The number of items out of your list that I actually own: *four* Guess I'm alright.

[@AshlynneEaton]

Haha I’d say you’re doing well ☺️

[@MackenzieBaker]

This was very helpful to me! I grew up kind of poor, and moved around a lot, so most of my childhood items got left behind each time, so it manifested in me holding on to things in my adulthood. I realize that keeping some of these things is ridiculous, so I'm working on decluttering my life!

[@bubblesleef4415]

Not some bad ideas, however little things like faded prints on cups for example what’s wrong with that? If you don’t want them, then you donate them what makes you think anyone else would want them? Why don’t you just use the things you have until there broken? why get rid of them just because there not pretty anymore? That’s just wasteful.I don’t mean to sound critical but I just dont like throwing things out just because it’s not as attractive when I first bought it. If i did that with the things i own my hubby would have been donated along time ago. 😁 you did have some good ideas though. 👍🏻

[@AshlynneEaton]

I agree with you there’s no need to declutter them if you don’t have too many. I meant that more for people who have tons and tons of mugs to begin with and are wanting to simplify and reduce how many they have :)

[@sarahreed7059]

some people just don't like ugly old faded mugs lol. just because i don't want something doesn't mean someone else won't want it. that's one of the main reasons people donate stuff- it doesn't bring them joy but it will bring joy to someone else. it's not wasteful if you're donating it. :) also she prefaced this video by saying not everything will apply to everyone- if it doesn't apply to you, move on to the next one instead of getting stuck on one item!:)

[@EC-dg6ti]

I decluttered things that I've never bought again because I realized i would probably end up decluttering them. So its not like you buy a new mug when you declutter and old one.

[@MFV77]

I’ve learned that shelters, community kitchens and such can use mugs! Theirs are heavily used and need frequent replacement.

[@Karen-gh8gv]

Sigh... the idea decluttering is to get rid of stuff you have too much of. It is NOT getting rid of imperfect things in order to replace them.

[@tarareads23]

I have a ton of DVDs and CDs I'm thinking of getting rid of. I already donated a ton of books today. I cleaned out part of the garage where I had about six boxes/totes and I got it down to two. It was hard getting rid of my books but it needed to be done. That's one of the reasons why I have an ereader. Don't have to worry about a ton of physical books cluttering up everything. I have a few more things to go through in the house in my bedroom/bathroom. Some of what you mentioned - makeup, magazines, combs, etc. Thanks for the video!

[@quittenfee42]

Extra sheets are a necessity when you are really sick and sweat through them multiple times a night. Then you are too sick to do laundry for every sheet...

[@AshlynneEaton]

That’s why I recommend keeping an extra pair, maybe two for guests. But you shouldn’t need many

[@mihaelatopea7127]

Ashlynne Eaton Sometimes, when you are very sick and you sweat so much that you need to change them daily, you might need more than the 2-3 pairs of sheets. But for most people, 2-3 should be plenty. Everyone knows what's best for them but it's a good idea to keep things at a minimum.

[@debbieradke2531]

Kiki Lula u

[@debracolter4693]

Sheets don't take up that much space,you never know when you will need extra and they are expensive to buy.

[@beckymasoner7529]

@@AshlynneEaton I grew up with two sets of sheets per bed. As an adult I still have two pair per bed. Part due to space and part because I just do not see the need.

[@hazcatsophia]

A lot of the things on the list I have already decluttered. Haha. But helpful list. Especially the idea “keep what you love, not just like.” Thanks.

[@theresapascoal9904]

I live in South Africa. And I’m not dirt poor. But not filthy rich either. Everything you have mentioned. I’ve been living this way since forever lol maybe mention. Don’t buy anything on credit. Don’t ever spend money you don’t have. Cut up your clothing account cards and credit cards. Just have one credit card for emergencies. You will feel free when you don’t have debt.

[@sagethebrave]

Keep in mind that in some places it is important to spend on credit or take loans now and again because that is how you build a credit score. Just make sure they are amounts you can afford to pay back over time.

[@theresapascoal9904]

Shux_Delux that’s true. A loan on a car you need for example. Is one of the best ways to build a good credit score. Making sure you pay every instalment on time without fail. But some people can’t afford a monthly car payment. Renting and paying on time every month can still help with a good credit score, But definitely not on clothing accounts. Or loans to pay off existing debts... it would be a vicious cycle. But like you said. Make sure you can afford a loan.

[@laurenaderman573]

You are a smart brave young woman! Thank you!

[@gettingjamieback1888]

I decluttered four sets of sheets, 20 shirts, two pants and three long sleeves , and 6 books this week !

[@gettingjamieback1888]

But I had neighbors who were grateful to have them all!

[@Mansoralanaki]

You will buy new ones next week lol

[@anita1404]

Amazing!

[@kellyanna94]

Our closet is tiny, and our apartment has like *no* storage whatsoever so we use our dresser quite a bit. We only use a few drawers for clothes, the bottom ones we use for additional storage and a built in laundry basket!

[@mozartstreet]

i might be wrong but isnt decluttering all of this causing tons of trash? i rather reuse my stuff and try to find new purposes for them because most of this stuff it isnt possible to donate. but thank you for your thoughts and ideas 👌🏼

[@Irene-gq4jr]

Buying too much in the first place just because it's cheap is the root cause of waste. Thoughtless purchases of poor quality items that wear out quickly or break easily, especially if they can't be recycled, is the real problem. I don't go to the shops unless I need something specific, I go buy that item then get out of there.

[@tasha1898]

Declutter doesnt mean throwing out, it means riding of your life. Whether it be selling, donating, or passing on. Not necessarily throwing out ❤

[@ultravioletpisces3666]

I declutter by putting things in my basement, so no. Lol

[@ES-go9ue]

Good thing to learn while you are young. I had stuff under my bed I had not looked at for 5 years. Moving. It is all gone. Light feels better . New years resolution. No collecting stuff. Bought 1 new sheet set, and one set for sleeper couch.

[@Nikatronixx]

theres nothing wrong with discolored mugs..what. Discolored does not mean non-functional...

[@becca377]

And old pillows, towels and blankets are useful for animal charities / animal shelters x

[@strawberryjpeg6000]

Listening to this whilst decluttering

[@AshlynneEaton]

Love it ☺️

[@CrossfitCarlos]

i like your camera presence, it's very warm and friendly.

[@valeriabarreramanzo2617]

Love this video! Btw, I live in America and we don’t have expired medication bc we can’t afford it in the first place 😂

[@AshlynneEaton]

It’s SO EXPENSIVE!!

[@RomiW]

😹

[@stepmothercity]

True. But also most a still effective long after the printed expiration date. Everyone I know uses “old” medicine. So long as it’s not ancient or ineffective. Also, perfume can last indefinitely! I’ve never been one to buy cheap perfume so maybe hers is different, but a good perfume will last a very long time. People collect vintage perfume!

[@raeganlee7680]

My husband and I tend to eat the same things over and over so what we did was take some recipes that we tried and called our families to get recipes of dishes we love that they make such as my great grandma's famous noodles and we wrote them all down on recipe cards and put it in a binder. That let us get rid of any cookbooks (sold them so that's a bonus) but we still have a good selection of recipes we can use on the rare times we like to branch out

[@kingcrimson1204]

Holy 💩 people, sleep with your phone on airplane mode! So many alarm clock lovers here 😂😂💩 This is an inspirational list! Just because she said go ahead and declutter doesn't mean you immediately have to throw it out or die! Use your common sense, if it still has use for you then hold onto it, if however, your house is a tip then go ahead and declutter. People these days I dunno.

[@BLVRDbeats]

paula mcclelland airplane mode has saved my life!! I think most of the people hear don’t know what minimalism is or aren’t serious about it. I agreed with everything on this list. Why do you need 5 coffee mugs?? Why do you need old food??

[@kingcrimson1204]

@@BLVRDbeats totally 😉😉 it's all common sense, something that seems to be disappearing quickly these days 💜

[@mtracy244]

Your pithy comments will motivate aspiring declutterers to get stuck in. 🙂 Hehehe

[@patisserie1524]

Every time you say “go ahead and declutter it” I feel I own my life 🙈 thank you!

[@nefelikousi9782]

Why get reed of a perfectly usable mug only because of the discoloration?

[@imatleast12]

Nefeli Kousi I think this video is just to inspire people to get rid of clutter. It is ok to have a collection of magnets or mugs as long as you really enjoy it. For me I would rather have the extra space because my kitchen is small.

[@nefelikousi9782]

@@imatleast12 ok. My comment was about not decluttering things that are not clutter.

[@imatleast12]

Nefeli Kousi I just think it is a matter of perspective on what clutter is. If it means something to you then it isn’t clutter.

[@deafinseattle1]

I'm decluttering and I love your specific item by item approach. I'm actually doing pretty well, I'm getting to all of that. I'm looking forward to the next 50 list.

[@ivaroa]

Can you do a video on how you digitally organize your paperwork?

[@AshlynneEaton]

Yeah definitely! I think that’s an awesome idea :)

[@amandawuenschel5735]

A great way to tell if makeup is expired is by looking on the back of most makeup. You’ll see a tiny symbol that looks like a makeup container with a #mo in it, which is how long the manufacturer says the makeup is good for after it’s open. Thanks for the content!!

[@AshlynneEaton]

Thanks so much for sharing ☺️ I just learned something new! I’ll definitely check for that in the future!

[@missi9802]

I love your longer videos.

[@ahoardersheart]

I need to to declutter 100,000 things before 2019 🤣

[@lottie1144]

If you by condiments like salsa to make enchiladas why not also plan on making loaded nachos later in the week to use up the left over salsa? I love having extra condiments in my fridge because I’m creative and enjoy cooking.

[@janetkirowo9863]

It's such a coincidence I'm watching this on the 24th of August 2019....when I just intend to get into minimalism

[@traciesommerville3819]

Ditto.

[@marialooksaround]

I feel conflicted about this video because you say it’s just an inspiration, but your very personal very strong opinion on things comes through and you tell people to declutter things YOU don’t see the point of. But a lot of these were interesting to think about and definitely new (chairs? never heard that one before 😀)

[@mirjanaxx8899]

good tips, thanks. But some suggestions like "to throw away perfectly fine items f.e. food you don't like" I don't get - have you thought of the amount of waste that your tips are creating?

[@AshlynneEaton]

Before I edited this down (because it was 40 minutes long to begin with) I mentioned that food like that should be donated to a food pantry, given to a friend, etc. I definitely believe that outright throwing it out should be a last resort

[@pamelawolf313]

Mirjana C. We have a thrift store that you can take stuff to and make a little money on the side for it instead of throwing it away. Or donate food to giveaway pantry.

[@ericaroundtheworld]

it is HARD to denote food that has been consumed partly, i don't know how homeless or people feel about this who is "receiving" sometimes throwing it out just makes sense. donating them would be a bit.... a concern , even that food cannot be contaminated or cannot be bad maybe it was just a pack of cookies that is perfectly good . still people who receive this may NOT think that way. maybe on the street , people actually wants food might appreciate it. but donating to a proper place seemed to be a bit weird. although i am having hard time getting rid of candies or things i got from friends, or souvenirs i got from traveling ... decluttering is hard, it is a constant fighting between --- wastage and stuff that i never used... been here since a year.. 2 years...3 years.. sometimes longer... :(

[@sarahreed7059]

well, if it's food she isn't going to eat then it's going to go bad anyway and that's just 100% waste. but if she gives it to someone else, someone else can consume it- which is not waste.

[@EC-dg6ti]

So she should eat food she doesnt like?

[@emilykaneshiro2894]

Im trying to be alot more minimalist in the next few years. I was holding onto soooo many old notebooks, toys, clothes.... that i just never used or needed. My room is slowely begining to look alot neater now too😁

[@sarahr.1076]

Expired food isn't anything you should immediately throw away. Usually the food in the pantry is good much longer than the expiration date. If you find expired food, then find some recipes to use it in the near future.

[@thepeddler9226]

Yep, I used an unopened yogurt container in a recipe and it was still good after 2 months. I forgot about it because it was in the back. I took a chance, tasted it and it was fine. Nicole

[@SchneewittchencheN]

Old toothbrushes same as dish cleaning brushes can be reused to scrup and clean things e.g. little areas at a bike, the shower, oven knobs etc.

[@TrinityRipley]

Um... is it just me or does she sound really nervous

[@AshlynneEaton]

Haha I get that all the time. I’m not, my voice always sounds that way 😂

[@okgotthat]

Nervous as hell I thought it was just me. Lol

[@KarlaEmmerson]

there’s this little tremble underneath

[@shanelnelle7077]

I found she’s cheerful.

[@EC-dg6ti]

I thought so too when i started watching her but i dont hear it anymore 😃

[@riverartist5088]

I love organizing and decluttering but my mom is the type of person who likes holding onto stuff she never uses and things that don’t hold any sentimental value and I’m always trying to convince her to sell, throw away or donate. I understand it’s her stuff and house but makes things look so much better and functional without all that extra stuff that we never use or even look at lol

[@timo9186]

Why should one get rid of threadbare towels? My advice is to just use them as long as possible. I have only (super)old towels and use them as long as they are able to dry me. I have a simple circulation system to be able to use all of them. Don't throw away functional stuff, just don't buy too much and useless stuff in the first place.

[@AshlynneEaton]

By that I meant more that people often buy new towels and hold onto their old ones. In my opinion, if you’re going to replace something, replace it completely. That being said, I’m definitely a fan of getting something’s full use before replacing it. Hope that helps explain it! :)

[@foreverXcinderella]

With three senior dogs in our house, we use our old towels for puppy messes. It's not their fault they're old. Lol.

[@DrBiohack]

You could re - use the old ones for cleaning rags, I do that with some clothes that are too old or nonfunctional to donate.

[@user-xb5bz4fu9o]

A lot of it has to do with storage space. If your bathroom closet is bursting with towels, it makes sense to remove the lower quality ones

[@kateyare4708]

Once you start decluttering, your buying habits drop to zero because you think of having to get rid of that item some day. I've been at this for a little over six months, and during that time I bought one paper towel dispenser (made more room on the kitchen counter).

[@ash-vj5vn]

bonus tip: if you have an old armchair you never use, see if a local animal rescue group wants it! I saw online a few months ago that some rescues accept armchairs and give them to dogs so they have a comfy place to sit. :)

[@emilievh678]

Can you make a pdf of the 100 items that we can dowload and print ? 😊

[@AshlynneEaton]

For sure! The second video will have it!

[@emilievh678]

@@AshlynneEaton thanks a lot !! :-)

[@azanynieves4772]

You can take a screen picture of each item as the video goes and then you can make a photo album on your phone and go through it and our brains work great by seeing it as well

[@shandemaio8902]

Don’t take my juicer!!! Lol. Jk. Great ideas!! So true, get rid of travel mugs, senseless kitchen utensils and just all items you don’t use on a daily basis. I’ve started my minimalist journey. So far I’ve filled up 3 trash bags for Goodwill. Every day I’m concentrating on different things.. ie: kitchen, closet, makeup, clothes, essentials, etc. it’s fun and feels so much better! Everyday I tackle something new.

[@nafisatumas2878]

laughs in natural black hair at the comb suggestion

[@ComicReliefDurr]

I need at least 2 combs and 2 brushes when my hair is loose. ha!

[@MaryHamerMusic]

Word signs!! Yes! haha! I only have one and it actually means a lot to me. It says "Adventure Awaits" and every day, I touch the sign at least once to remind myself to go out and do what I want to do. Be adventurous and be myself! But it's the only sign that I've ever seen that holds that sort of meaning and value for me. So, yeah... I'm still with you on this one. haha!

[@anyawillowfan]

If your food is in date and still safe to use (particularly if it's something you've used once and didn't like), it's worth checking to see if any friends or homeless shelters can make use of it.

[@thepeddler9226]

I give it back to my children; they eat everything. OR when I prepare to leave for an extended period, I do the same. Nicole

[@tammybotham2935]

Lots of good ideas that I hadn't heard recommended from other blogs or Pinterest.

[@elainephleps4705]

U can donate old towels and blankets too local animal shelters or rescues for aniamal use. Do not flush old meds. Contact pharhamcys about disposals programs. I put things i cannt use by the curb with a free sign. It s gone quickly on a clear day is best.

[@SueBroome]

This actually made me feel really good because I do many of the things you suggested and the other things I haven't done are great food for thought. Thank you.

[@NittonNio3]

Old board-games even if they have missing pieces can often be sold. There are collectors and other people who love these games who maybe can find their missing piece in your game 😊

[@AshlynneEaton]

That’s a great idea!

[@BeccaDoesStuffYT]

I love to declutter, minimize, and organize but I will keep things like a chipped plate. That’s because I don’t like to go out and buy new things when I have an item that still works perfectly fine. No need to put it in a landfill where it will sit for eons, when it’s still serving it’s purpose and actually has some character to it. I don’t have a house full of broken items and don’t think anyone should, but I think we should consider the long term consequences when decluttering (and consuming). Great content though.

[@user-3l1]

just watching this video... you are so lovely!!!💕

[@Shiryone]

Keeping phones, or any electronics, near you while sleeping disrupts your sleep patterns. :( Look it up. We use a wind up clock. Thanks for the video. Good encouragement.

[@binkyandgunther]

ashlynn youre so bright and uplifting! thanks for your videos ☺️

[@AshlynneEaton]

💙💙💙

[@insertnamehere9154]

I had 2 super cute vases in my shopping cart but once I got to the check out counter, I had put them back. I feel so proud of myself. Now if I can get rid of the 300 I already own, that'd be great...lol

[@LadyCupones]

Sabrina Parker Maybe give them away as gifts with clearance flowers from your grocery store

[@eugeniaisraelian-oliva7763]

This video was so helpful!

[@MrsKiwi]

👍🏼 Thank you for this! I work at Homegoods and the temptation to buy everything is real! I’d rather save my supplemental pay for experiences. ❤️❤️

[@AshlynneEaton]

Are used to work in a department store so I 100% understand that struggle! Keep in mind that goal and it will really help though! 💙

[@kittycat5594]

A lot of stuff you suggested to declutter can also save me money in the long run if I don't toss them.

[@lisak574]

I have to disagree with the alarm clock. I feel that mobile phones in the bedroom are a distraction from relaxation, sleep and relationships. I like to leave my phone on charge outside the bedroom and use an alarm clock instead. That way I m more encouraged to read a book before going to sleep and hey, even talk to my husband rather than us both sitting there on our phones!

[@suras8984]

Im pleasantly surprised by all the comments about people not sleeping next to their phones

[@dorsetboronia2570]

Electro magnetic field alters brain waves, disturbs sleep. Keep phone and tablet away at night. Some can pass through walls. Some do not.

[@alvinmooresr]

This is a great video. Is it possible to put the full list within the video comment or include a link that shows them?

[@curveycarvings]

Reduce. Reuse. Recucle. I hope you know you can wash pillows and they won't be flat anymore. And you can get stains off mugs SUPER easily with baking soda. I think you might just need to learn how to clean & cook lol! Getting rid of rarely used spices or food you "don't like." Oh dear...

[@carlamarlene2927]

i have 6 vases on a shelf above my stove that holds cooking utensils. i have an internal alarm clock, we use old chipped favorite coffee cups to hold pencils or keys or feathers we find on walks, i use lots of board game pieces in my scrapbooks. we use the kids' old socks for dish rags, then throw them away when they get really bad. i try hard not to buy things i dont need.

[@lokitagaby17]

Eh... I found that a lot of these tips were actually very wasteful. Getting rid of things that are useful simply because they're old? Why? So that we can add more to the trash pile and buy a new shiny version of the original (which was fine to begin with)? Sorry... couldn't get behind this video.

[@lushlife4618]

Gabriela L yes especially the tip with the mugs that have lost their colours

[@EC-dg6ti]

Its not about buying new versions of the stuff you get rid of it. Its about getting rid of stuff you dont use and realize you can live with One or two mugs instead of 50.

[@lushlife4618]

E B i also think that this was the intention behind what she was saying but it sounded a bit like: its ugly throw it away

[@JamieRoseVaca]

Gabriela L yes she says the word “declutter” a lot but I hear throw away. Which is wasteful.

[@debrabros2650]

I suppose it depends on if you find those items useful or not. Decluttering stuff you don't use is good but only if you then don't go and purchase another one down the track.

[@Tatiannajustine]

you always inspire me to declutter things i never thought about

[@AshlynneEaton]

That’s the goal 💙

[@Sarah-Louise333]

The problem with using a phone for your alarm is you have to have your phone in your sleeping space. Which is not good for you and can affect your sleep quality. Alarm clocks are useful for this reason.

[@drmoravia]

@Caryn Gibson My phone automatically switches to night mode and is completely silent other than the alarm, so nobody would get me if they called anyway. I only switched to using my phone for my alarm because it's a lot easier to adjust than my alarm clock. (For the purpose of your question, the answer is "no", and it wouldn't make a difference which room housed my phone overnight.)

[@kingas9356]

I'm glad that the part of your list are not junks. But I still looking for the complete list in the Internet free of "broken mugs, socks without pair" - for me it's not helpful because broken things are junks and I never keep them... I need a hint how to declutter clean house, not a garbage. But still, at least part of your list is something new - thank you! 2nd thing is I think it's always good to try sell not-complete game. Maybe somebody looking for the elements that we've got in our game? Always worth to try before increasing of garbage pile

[@tomjones2157]

Decluttering is a way for people to shift the blame and avoid taking responsibility for over-purchasing stupid cheap low quality stuff in the first place. And the obsession with having everything cute and new looking keeps you consuming more and more. Why can't you just use old sheets till they rip into holes? Why buy a new set when the old ones are only half used? Why throw away a mug cause its no longer cute? Who else is going to want your scratched up mug or tupperware or your chipped furniture? NO-ONE. We lose $1000's a year at our local charity store having people unloading all their poor quality crap people onto us - it goes straight into a skip and to the dump. Decluttering takes the problem away and puts it onto someone else. The earth is groaning with your discarded trash piles.

[@malenejensen2995]

You are right. It's just not comfortable to admit and adhere to 💔. But I think that we sometimes need to weed out some of our possessions to be able to see what we've got and use those things more instead of buying new stuff. I once did not have a home full of stuff, and I was happy to go to a charity and be able to have other people's old things to put in my new home. Therefore everything that can be used by others should be donated, but trash should not. It is rude to the volunteers when you donate trash.

[@tomjones2157]

Malene Jensen Oh yes! Your comments are awesome and thoughtful. You are the sweet sugar to my sour lemon :)

[@sarahreed7059]

No, it's not. Decluttering is a way for people to spiritually grow and realize they can live with less. I decluttered a lot recently and none of it was "cheap low quality stuff" so that's just false lol. Using the term "obsession" about having everything cute and new is not the point she is making. If something doesn't bring us joy/purpose, it's time to let it go. I may not want chipped furniture but someone who refinishes or repurposes stuff like that may be thrilled to find it in a thrift store & give it new life. Also, I'm not going to be "consuming more and more" if I am decluttering. Take your sheets example for instance- if I am decluttering sheets, it's because I have more than I need. I will donate them and keep the ones I need, not go buy more. Also, I don't think I would support a local charity who takes things to the dump if they are scratched or chipped a little bit. People love to buy things at thrift stores to repurpose them or turn them into a craft project. Also there are extremely impoverished people who would take a scratched up mug over no mug, or a chipped kitchen table over no kitchen table.

[@alexandraogilvie2168]

Tom Jones for me, decluttering is about slowly replacing all the low quality crap I’ve gotten over the years with fewer high quality objects that will last me for a lot longer.

[@tomjones2157]

Sarahtopian You can not "resurface" cheap chipboard furniture and we can not give away that furniture to poor people FOR FREE as they don't want it. Yes, REAL wood can be resurfaced, but do you purchase real wood furniture at 10 times the price over chipboard? We don't receive many donations of real wood but we would greatfully receive if we could. In my country you can buy a chipboard desk for $45 but to buy a real wood desk even 2nd hand in good condition costs $150. If you do then great! Our storage room at the 2nd hand shop piles up with junk till we can afford the energy and money to dump it. Do you know how demoralizing it is for (mostly elderly) volunteers to know that a ton of their fundraising work goes to pay getting rid of other peoples rubbish? Here in my town when people move house we often get to work at least once every week, usually more to find that someone has moved house, dumped a trailer load of broken TV's (not digital, so don't work), old mouldy couches, dead potplants, chipped plates, garbage bags full of dirty refuse and the rest of their house stuff in our driveway. Even though it says "no dumping" and "donatations only during open hours" in huge signs. And then it rains in the night so anything that could have been sold to offlay the dumping cost is totally ruined. My point was that if the life is nearly gone from something no-one will want them. Sure, if you have 10 pairs of near new worn sheets people will snap them up. But half worn out or imperfect sheets don't even go for free here. Unless they are 100% cotton then we cut them up for rags for the car detailers (mixed fabric sheeting doesn't absorb, and/or leaves lint). Extremely impoverished people have all the free scratched up mugs and holey clothes they want as the "free" box is overflowing with them. Some take some, but most are rejected and have to be dumped as how many boxes of free stuff can elderly people be expected to cart out to the free section every morning? We have a huge store room full. Not support a local charity that does that? Then don't support any, as I've worked at 4 different organizations and they all have to dump stuff. The problem is so huge that some of the charities had to shut down as the dumping costs exceeded what the charity was bringing in and the volunteers were exhausted. I think if you are buying higher quality things then yeah, chipping and scratching is no problem. But rubbishy items, no-one wants.

[@juliethompson3706]

For broken bobby pins you can sometimes 'fix' them. Dip the end in candle wax and then coat in nail polish.

[@twerkforlucifer5976]

Honestly is it just me or does most of these tips not seem just like common sense? Like yes of course get rid of your out of date food and broken things, don’t think that needs to be explained, think you challenged yourself way to much with fifty tips never mind 100, it shows that you are just cramming things in for the sake of it.

[@AshlynneEaton]

Some of them are definitely! I put this list together though so that if someone is decluttering their life, they have some ideas to start with. For me at one of the hardest parts of decluttering was never knowing where to start 💙

[@synth7531]

TwerkForLucifer it does seem like common sense but sometimes people can be so busy that they say to themselves ‘oh i’ll get rid of this later’ and ultimately forget all about that item until later on. especially for someone like me who is struggling with my mental health, months can go by where i build up a LOT of clutter, a video like this is very helpful for me :) i suppose it’s all relative to specific situations. not to mention, my dad is a MASSIVE hoarder. the other day we were cleaning and we found expired batteries and broken springs he decided to hold on to🤷🏻‍♀️

[@ultravioletpisces3666]

You'd be surprised what people keep

[@drmoravia]

Food doesn't magically "go bad" on the expiration date. Many items are perfectly fine for years after that. (The video referenced pantry items; I'm not suggesting to keep fresh milk for a year!)

[@ultravioletpisces3666]

@@drmoravia I had to check to make sure I didn't write that. I'm always saying, food can't read. It doesnt look at the stamped on date and decide to go bad. Even milk (not for years) but food that goes bad smells and tastes bad. The smell test works every time. If your milk doesn't smell bad, it hasn't gone bad. When its spoiled YOU KNOW IT. Sell by/use by dates have been around for maybe 100 years meaning we survived for centuries without them. It annoys me that people don't realize that they should be able to tell if food is OK or not without a damn date. Those dates are to protect stores and manufacturers, not you. They are going to stamp a date WELL AHEAD of the time the item is going to go bad. Its common sense. They'd rather you throw it out and buy more.

[@susanbehring3401]

Lots of good tips