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@insomnime Жыл бұрын
I don't subscribe to the 'if it's damaged/stained/has holes you must immediately trash it' idea. Instead I took a leaf from the makeup panning community and decided to 'use up' clothes as much as possible. I'll wear t-shirts and socks until they're falling apart and I then turn the scraps in the textile recycling box. Of course I wear 'good' clothes for social and professional settings but in my home life I'll be rocking the mint green t-shirt with rhinestones I got back in...2008 🤷🏻♀️
@kayelle8005 Жыл бұрын
The national hardware chain store in my country sells bags of rags. Scraps of clean clothes. Crazy to me that people don’t turn some of their old clothes into rags before tossing them but this store wouldn’t be selling them if there wasn’t a market.
@asdf7711 Жыл бұрын
Agreed. I have no problem wearing holey socks and old clothes for household jobs. Mechanics use absorbent rags, e.g. cotton.
@sarastilleke Жыл бұрын
Great video! I like the “permission” to not lay out EVERYTHING when decluttering. It’s fun to do this in small chunks, but so many times I’ve emptied my whole closet onto the bed, then had nowhere to sleep when I didn’t finish in time 😂
@EasyNaturalLiving Жыл бұрын
Haha same here 😄
@MiaDanielle Жыл бұрын
Hahaha 😂 I hope this saves you from future sleeps on the couch (or the floor...!)
@mustang-sassy Жыл бұрын
@@MiaDanielle Especially if you just sold your couch! 😊
@cherrildavidse2868 Жыл бұрын
This is probably one of the better "declutter" nope videos that I've watched. I think that most people miss the most important question for any new process that they are implementing: Does this method fit into the way I live my life and is this method something that I can maintain? No point in doing all this stuff when at the end of it you just feel overwhelmed and cannot maintain this new way of existing with your "stuff".
@ksk881 Жыл бұрын
I especially liked hearing you say that not everything should be donated. I volunteered at a local thrift store, sorting donations and stocking the sales floor. I think that most people would be shocked by how much gets trashed because it just is not sellable. It’s one thing for me to wear a shirt of my own that is stained or threadbare. It’s quite another to take that shirt to a donation center where it will likely go into the trash. As we are decluttering, I think it’s important to be realistic; is it really in good enough condition to donate, or should it just be put in the trash or recycled instead ?
@amygregg1658 Жыл бұрын
Yes! And I just found out that our local Goodwill takes clean clothes that are stained or have holes. They sell them in bulk to a fiber reclamation service. They like it if you put these in a separate bag when you donate. ❤
@ksk881 Жыл бұрын
@Amy Gregg How great! I'll have to check in my area for the same service. Thanks for the info !
@ginnydeluzio3223 Жыл бұрын
I worked for a furniture bank and we also had to get rid of donations that were not usable. People would donate couches that were covered in pet hair or had been stored in musty basements. We spent quite a bit of time sorting and tossing, especially things like cracked dishes and small appliances that were covered in grime. Think before you donate, "would I give this to a family member?" If not, toss it!
@marilynndesilva7620 Жыл бұрын
My husband took to our local thift store a bag of my clothes that were high quality and in good condition but that I didn't wear often enough to justify keeping. They told him they didn't need any more clothes, but when they looked at what was in the bag they said "We'll take these!" I think they were so accustomed to having to sort through people's castoffs that they automatically rejected bags of clothing. I make sure that anything I donate is clean and not in need of repair. I like to think that someone is thrilled to be able to afford that nice outfit they can wear to a special event or a sweater that doesn't have pills & snags. On the other hand, if I have things that could keep someone warm and dry but are somewhat frayed or stained, I leave them on the free table of the local soup kitchen.
@vaderladyl Жыл бұрын
Yes some people treat their donation centers as their own personal dumpsite.
@racheljames9187 Жыл бұрын
The dishes one has always gotten to me... I live alone. It seems pointless to wash after every single meal and have to borrow items when you have anyone over! :D
@MiaDanielle Жыл бұрын
Minimalism also needs to be functional! I would not be down for washing the one dish every time I ate, nope not me 😂
@jenniferpearce1052 Жыл бұрын
Same here! I'm not also into doing dishes every day. I like starting my cleaning routine with dishes. It's satisfying. I also don't cook daily and it's nice to split the chore into cooking one night, dishes the next night and the next night off. I don't need to have my kitchen clean every day.
@racheljames9187 Жыл бұрын
@@jenniferpearce1052 same... I probably end up on average washing every second day. It wastes less water and detergent if you only wash when you have a decent load... same with washing clothes (I generally average about one load a week as I have a bigger washing machine).
@Carolmaizy Жыл бұрын
I have a dishwasher. I have 10 dinner plates, 10 sandwich plates, 6 bowls, 6 glasses, 10 coffee cups. That way I always have enough clean items for the two of us and anybody who visits. My plates are Corelle because they are light, thin, and they don't chip easily.
@kayelle8005 Жыл бұрын
I live alone and have two dinner plates, two side plates, two soup bowls, two large bowls, four coffee cups, six glasses, four knives, four spoons and four forks. Gets me through most situations and makes my kitchen so much easier to manage, which is essential for me with my health issues. I love having less and living simply. No hard and fast rules everyone finds what works best for them and balances how much time they want to spend managing the items in their home. 😊
@tonibetzner263 Жыл бұрын
YES, I hate when people say don't waste time selling. I've made hundreds of dollars selling things every month. As a single mom this has paid for field trips, lunches with friends, and gas in the car. Even selling things at $5. The way I do this without wasting gas money or time is I have people pick it up at my office. It's public, so I'm safe.
@reneehanlon2002 Жыл бұрын
The other great thing about selling stuff is that you can say pick up only and then you don't need to drive stuff to a donation center.
@susannovak8263 Жыл бұрын
I agree. It doesn’t take a lot of effort to list on Facebook marketplace, next-door or some other online forum. I list only things that are in great condition that I think would be useful to someone else. Someone comes to pick it up, hands you money and takes your stuff away. That’s a win-win, as far as I’m concerned.
@tllw0209 Жыл бұрын
We sell thru a local auction house. Only work is to get it there and you know everything goes to people that actually want it. Really worth the percentage the house takes!! Our five trailer loads has made a huge difference in our home. 🙂
@KNRK379 Жыл бұрын
I use the quarantine or "maybe" box to get my husband willing to try out deeper decluttering. For example, I'm about to declutter our kitchen dishes etc. down a lot more, but my husband is only willing to try it out because I'm saving all our stuff for a while. Then if he hates it, we can pull some of it back out. But usually it works put well & the thi gs eventually leave.
@franpatzcraig6713 Жыл бұрын
It helps to put a donate date on the maybe box so stuff doesn't live in your garage or basement forever. Start a new box periodically. Then, anything left in the old box by its date has to go.
@SarahAnew Жыл бұрын
I like the visible spaces one for people who don’t know where to start. But I think you should also have a sanctuary for yourself. 😊
@cherdonovan Жыл бұрын
this was a great video. I agreed with all of your points. I use the garage as a storeroom. I established some "spacial constraint" areas. A bookshelf for art objects to rotate, a bookcase for books and art/ design supplies, a large chest of drawers for seasonal duvet covers, CD's and wrapping paper, cards etc. I use an antique hope chest from my Grandma to store memorabilia, photos, and photo albums. I am still paring down to have all the family memories fit in it. I consider myself a minimal maximalist. The garage is a place I can indulge my love of stuff and art objects paintings etc....the walls of the garage are filled with my Mom's art collection. Because my Mom's taste was Bohemian/English cottage and our home is a mid century, I keep our home more minimalist, rotating paintings and objects on the bookshelves, and the garage is a riot of eclectic fantasy. I love playing with my stuff in the garage and then going back into a more spare home. Regarding dishes....I'm a lover of many styles. I have a china cabinet with grandma and Mom's gilded fancy china and my own collection of mid-century ca pottery. They coexist and I use all of them regularly. We built a coffee bar where I house my Starbucks mug collection and 20 carefully curated espresso cups. my husband and I use all of them and I love to pick a different one every day. I even match my morning mug with my clothes.....its fun! For me, I love my stuff, but not keeping it all in the house at once has been the secret for me.
@kjoscrappinmama Жыл бұрын
I love your take on all of these pieces of advice! There's a definite difference between decluttering and becoming a "minimalist" and I think most recently these two things are constantly overlapping and getting confused for each other! Also, decluttering is never a "one and done" either! It's a constant process as things come in, things have to go out! I will say I think the OHIO (only handle it once) method kind of works but really only works with mail, and that's not even fool proof! When you check the mail take care of it immediately. Junk mail gets recycled or tossed, bills (If you're not receiving digitally) get filed for paying later. These will obviously get handled again at some point! Go through coupons immediately, discard what you don't want or wont use, and immediately file any important papers! Then your table or counter doesn't get piled high with mail!! I just discovered your channel and now I'm binge watching! Thank you for all of your amazing advice!!
@MiaDanielle Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Karla!🥰 It sounds like these aren't totally new concepts to you and you've been mastering the art of decluttering!
@kjoscrappinmama Жыл бұрын
@@MiaDanielle Not all totally new, I've watched dozens and dozens of videos! Trying to find the right methods and systems! What it has finally come down to is when I have the energy, I HAVE to declutter because I'm just OVER it! I've been working on my room and watching/listening to many of your videos!! Which Is normally really hard for me because with ADHD I have serious FOMO and feel like I HAVE to watch or I'll miss something! Sometimes just listening is motivation enough!!
@TheLifeTidy Жыл бұрын
"Sometimes your trash is just trash!" 💯
@janicelovett5457 Жыл бұрын
When I’m decluttering I know what my daughter likes so I put those things in boxes in the basement. When she comes over she looks through them and takes what she wants or something she knows a friend could use. She usually takes most of it. Then what is left I donate. I agree about wearing shirts with spots around the house if it’s a favorite shirt, nobody sees it . Then when they are to bad I cut up old t shirts for rags and cleaning.
@franpatzcraig6713 Жыл бұрын
I recently rescued an ancient fleece sweatshirt out of my donate bag. It's still whole but has lots of pulls and the cuffs are gray. Why did I rescue it? Because I love the color (lilac) a lot, my apartment is cool, I sew nearly every day, and I was getting really sick of trying to get a skillion bits of thread off whatever good fleece pullover I had been wearing so I could leave the apartment. Now my old fave lives over the back of my sewing chair. I can shed my good pullover outside the room, pull on the old fleece, sew to my heart's content, and change back into my good pullover when I'm done. So much quicker and easier.
@annepoitrineau5650 Жыл бұрын
In my opinion: when you feel like starting, just go for it. Do not ask yourelf if it is the right place or time. Having decluttered on place/fraction gives you energy to continue doing it.
@lechanneldemysterieuxmante1807 Жыл бұрын
I love this Mia. This was such a refreshing video with lots of great thoughts.
@MiaDanielle Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! 🥰
@mariaboivin1840 Жыл бұрын
Love your perspective on the other side…just like a clean sink [no dishes in the sink at the end of the day] that idea can work but l think 100% of the time it’s not realistic in life …life happens and we are all human❤
@carolynchristy Жыл бұрын
Sometimes all that needs to happen is to clear out the trash and tidy up before you start decluttering. Once you see what you really have only then decide if it stays or goes. But I'm also more of a "minimal-ish" person. I love color and use the neutrals as a backdrop. We need to trust ourselves and let the "expert advice" be suggestions, not mandates. But I'm preaching to the choir...
@MiaDanielle Жыл бұрын
We need to trust ourselves and let the "expert advice" be suggestions, not mandates. ^^ This 🙌 It either resonates or doesn't, or there's a version in there that speaks truth to you.
@millerville2000 Жыл бұрын
I agree with pretty much all of these minus the 20/20 rule. That one has been a favorite, but it's more like 10/10 because funds are limited. That got me to let go of the gift wrap and gift bags. I also rarely if ever have rebought anything. Like it costs me more mentally to store the stuff. Where the rule has helped me so much is I can get upset if something breaks or is lost, it's an anxiety thing with me, and my husband will ask me "Jess can we replace it within 20 minutes and 20 dollars?" He has told me that a couple of times and it has helped me breath haha. He's not even into this or spending a lot but he helps me out.
@mariannehewitt6605 Жыл бұрын
I agree with this and I've never been a fan of the concept of "sparks joy". Too many "sparks joy" items just becomes clutter.
@MiaDanielle Жыл бұрын
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@cjblack5925 Жыл бұрын
This is a much more practical approach. Thank you.
@MiaDanielle Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@sleepingroses761 Жыл бұрын
My favorite water bottles began leaking and breaking a few weeks ago, and it took a week or so, but I finally resolved to throw them out once they're broken! They unfortunately weren't recyclable or repairable due to their construction. I have just 1 functional waterbottle left, and it is just the super-basic, stainless steel w/plastic cap style. I kind of like it! When it needs to be cleaned and I'm already going to refill it, I clean & rinse, then fill it back up to keep using right away.
@magdalezag Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the content. I used to declutter like crazy at some point in time. Now, however, I am rather advocating the frugal style, using the things that I already have to the fullest, tossing once it's truly justified. Also, as per kitchen, I truly like to have a lot of plates, cups, utensils, as I realised I really use them, rotate them and it's comfortable not to stress if you have enough of each when somebody comes over.
@MiaDanielle Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!!
@lauriedixon9661 Жыл бұрын
I wish I'd decluttered one room at a time and kept a maybe box for a few weeks. I ended up with a huge mess that stressed me out more, and it took a long time to appreciate any difference. I always threw lots of things in the trash, which I ended up needing a week or so later, which meant buying it again on occasions. I also found a local website where people give items for free and then I realised that most of the items I threw away were better than what others already had in their home and they would have appreciated them.
@tracybishop7792 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@evalindell2757 Жыл бұрын
I agree! This is soo true! ❤
@rebeccajones9757 Жыл бұрын
I love offering stuff for free to my local Buy Nothing group.
@carollane7938 Жыл бұрын
Great advice.🙂
@rubyus7332 Жыл бұрын
I agree they are BAD advices because for many they’re Not manageable. People start with good intentions in mind but become frustrated and … stop declutter at all. Smaller steps go a long way!
@MiaDanielle Жыл бұрын
💯 in lasts weeks video, I explained the importance of limiting options (which can also apply to information). Sometimes we overwhelm ourselves with choices or pieces of advice... and that prevents us from getting to our intended goal. I am ALL for the small steps!
@kamloopscruiser874 Жыл бұрын
I think I agree with every single one of these! 👍❤️
@SimplyBeautiful516 Жыл бұрын
I do keep a “maybe box” because often when I’m decluttering my brain can’t think of other things; like how to use a certain item. Before having this box, I was constantly wishing I hadn’t decluttered that item and I couldn’t always find or afford a replacement.
@marjiecleveland Жыл бұрын
I totally agree with every one!!
@linedallaire9631 Жыл бұрын
Awesome 👌 👏, thank you 😊
@MiaDanielle Жыл бұрын
You're welcome 😊
@carolgehman6036 Жыл бұрын
Finally! Some common sense! Thank you 😊
@MiaDanielle Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful to you Carol! Which ones stood out the most for you?
@carolgehman6036 Жыл бұрын
@@MiaDanielle tossing things because you no longer are using them. Only one plate per person- ridiculous. Just buy it again. If you haven't used it in a few months, let it go.
@NathalieVA56 Жыл бұрын
The “maybe box” was the best thing that happened to me in regards to decluttering. Plus, by the time you come back to the box, you’ve fallen in love with the decluttered space that you no longer want it.
@MiaDanielle Жыл бұрын
Something I love to setup in my home every year before heading into the new year is a "use it up" challenge (kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYqonZxtfq9qj6s). This way I find ways to use things up before decluttering them! This might be helpful for you so you don't feel as though you just have to toss it away to get rid of it!
@annepoitrineau5650 Жыл бұрын
yes...I will display the vacuum cleaner and the organic detergent I love? This displaying advice is hilarious.
@laurahershberger2940 Жыл бұрын
I love your videos. You always have really realist advice. What is the paint color on the wall behind you? Its beautiful!!
@MiaDanielle Жыл бұрын
Oh thank you! The color is Grey Hearth by Behr :)
@lechanneldemysterieuxmante1807 Жыл бұрын
Toss it is great when it is junk. Donate when useful, give it when friend finds it useful.
@MiaDanielle Жыл бұрын
Very true! There are so many sustainable options out there 🙌
@laurenmanley4616 Жыл бұрын
Love your new hair, Mia!!!
@MiaDanielle Жыл бұрын
Thanks Lauren 🥰
@chantaldespres2917 Жыл бұрын
really liked it ! I often raise an eyebrown when I watch decluter video because it seem a little excessive for me. I have clothes and fancy dishes I dont use all the time but they are organised and dont cluter my space. Same thing for decoration: I like to be in a beautiful room but I chose them carefully and I keep them for a very long time. But I think twice before bringing something new, even if it's on sale or free and I dont keep object I dont use or like anymore, even if someone gave it to me .
@MiaDanielle Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!! Sometimes people struggle with NO when it comes to things on sale or free, great job 🙌
@cindynorris5983 Жыл бұрын
Great video. I want to address the maybe items. If it is a maybe then there is something you like about and something you don’t. Otherwise, it would be heck no or heck yes. So you may have to figure out what you like and don’t about a particular item and figure out if you can style it differently and make it work. Wear the maybe items and decide if you like them or if it is time to part with them. Just don’t let it hang there not being used.
@MiaDanielle Жыл бұрын
Great ideas Cindy! I like the suggestion of seeing if you can style it differently and make it work for you, and try wearing it 😍 You'll either put it on, have new inspiration and it now has value in your life, or you come to the realization that there was a reason you weren't wearing it... and now it's time to declutter it!
@karenmabe9819 Жыл бұрын
Spot on!
@MiaDanielle Жыл бұрын
Thanks Karen 🥰
@danicegewiss862 Жыл бұрын
I definitely agree. I go through my clothes multiple times a year. That includes my shoes and coats. Sometimes I'll debate on something. So I definitely touch some items several times. I take my time decluttering. I only want to get rid of what I don't and won't need. I have a BJ's card. I hate shopping, so I buy in bulk so I don't have to shop every week.
@cherylbabcock4531 Жыл бұрын
I donate rather than sell. Not worth the time to do that. Always enjoy giving and helping others.
@shelleyjames4446 Жыл бұрын
Same, I cannot be doing with trying to sell stuff. Anything good enough to sell I donate.
@karenrich9092 Жыл бұрын
It is VERY time-consuming to set up a garage or yard sale if you don't have the equipment to do so. Thrift stores are our "professional garage sale" people who are prepared to properly display items and price them to sell.
@susannovak8263 Жыл бұрын
@@karenrich9092 - I agree that setting up a yard sale takes a lot of time. I sell only through online forums like Facebook marketplace and next door. It takes about two minutes to list something. I set up a time limit. If it doesn’t sell in that time limit, I donate it. Have made quite a bit of money doing this.
@Carolmaizy Жыл бұрын
Things I buy in bulk- toilet paper, toothpaste, deodorant, tissues, paper towels, my favorite Nantucket medium roast coffee pods, mustard, ketchup. I only buy when they are on sale, and I never run out. For items such as deodorant, toothpaste, condiments, bulk means 4 at a time, not 20,lol.
@MiaDanielle Жыл бұрын
Lol exactly! Bulk can mean different things to different people. I definitely haven't packed the laundry room full with a years worth of diapers... but also don't need to have this worry on my brain quite yet 😂
@pamelap.123 Жыл бұрын
I'd never call these bad, just not for everyone. I'm starting 'Swedish death cleaning" so am donating everything I can.
@susannovak8263 Жыл бұрын
I think the same thing. What works for one won’t necessarily work for all. That doesn’t mean the method is “bad“. Good luck with your Swedish death cleaning! I remember helping my Swedish grandmother with her cleaning 50 years ago. It’s not just a trendy idea, it’s something Swedes have been practicing in real life for generations.
@chloe2264 Жыл бұрын
Ty for being inspiring :)
@MiaDanielle Жыл бұрын
Thank you Chloé 🥰
@charlenebrissette3348 Жыл бұрын
I was once told if you wouldn’t give it to your mother-in-law don’t donate it.
@rochelleerdmann4257 Жыл бұрын
Unless your mother-in-law saves everything and would happily take it, "Just in case!" Lol
@ValyaDream Жыл бұрын
Also, it is really hard for me to part with my devices, even if I have a couple of previous generations and don't use them. That's why I gave the best of my old phones to my mom. Her phone was completely outdated and had many issues, including us not being able to get in touch with her. She would refuse, but I insisted, transfered all of her files, contacts, apps etc. And offered her to try it out, not deleting anything from the old one, in case if she decides to go down to it. Now it has been 2 weeks as she uses the new one with 0 complains. And I like the fact that I dont feel bad about letting this device go. As it's being used by my beloved person
@MiaDanielle Жыл бұрын
I think this looks different than the standard rehoming. Someone you cared about had a need and you had something you didn't need that you could give them versus just passing it on and letting it sit.
@Kate-lo1in Жыл бұрын
Well said 🎉
@tanjaaufdermaur9468 Жыл бұрын
I like most of those rules but I don't take them so literally. And the 90 day rule is about the seasons. Have I worn this dress during the summer? No? I'm I really gonna wear it the next summer? Probably not. Trashing stuff hurts me so it usually is stuff that no one takes even for free on fb or at the curb. The M. K. Method isn't working for me either and is too big a project for me.
@analaloo4371 Жыл бұрын
Love that you are talking about the environmental aspect of decluttering. I am very much driven by reducing my environmental impact as much as possible without missing out things I really love. A lot of american youtubers praise to just toss or donate things. Thats always my last option. So it takes longer to declutter, but also more sustainable because I know people use an item when they pay me money for it or they pick things up for free. Also I have noticed that I often repurpose items after a while if possible. Great Video :)
@carlienvandernet7902 Жыл бұрын
Your advices sound all very good ❤. I used to donate all kind of things by putting them on a bench in the entry of my appartmentbuilding, but the owner told me I was not allowed to do this. Lots of people were happy with my things but okay... Now I throw everything away unless there is a friend that wants it. I don’t own a car and so it is impossible for me to bring stuf to the donatecenter. Because of my severe Crohns disease I have not much energy so decluttering is done all though my house at the same time. It all depends on how much energy I have so it can be a small drawer in the kitchen or a bookcage in my bedroom. This way I’m decluttering throughout my whole house, but I do make sure that the part I did declutter stays decluttered. And for me €20 is a lot of money so if I’m not sure I will cling on to it by putting it in a maybe box. As soon as I’m done decluttering my whole house I will go back to the maybe boxes and take a decision at that moment. I’m not going to keep maybe boxes after then.
@MiaDanielle Жыл бұрын
Sounds like you have not only started mapping out a plan Carlien, but you've started the work 💪 It's not about how much you can get done in a day, but instead keeping up with it!
@SimplyBeautiful516 Жыл бұрын
I stopped subscribing to the “sparks Joy” concept when I realized that the last thing I wanted to do was to emotionally attach myself to my belongings.
@MiaDanielle Жыл бұрын
That's a great mindset to have Lynnette!
@cats-uk Жыл бұрын
Ooh. Number 15 is at odds with Dana K White. Interesting 🤔. She calls it “visible areas”. I agree with her. It’s good for momentum. But I take your point.
@karenrich9092 Жыл бұрын
Sometimes you don't have a choice. My septic tank backed up in my master bath, which included my closet. So, EVERYTHING had to come out so the flooring could be replaced. My health has caused issues, so sorting these items has been time-consuming, but it will get done.
@RadCenter Жыл бұрын
I don't think it's really contradicting what Dana says. What Dana means is that you shouldn't start with hidden spaces like attics or storage closets but instead start with places where you will see and feel the difference immediately in your everyday life, which would include the bedrooms. She did have a series about how to prepare your house for guests where she did focus on what the guests see instead of what the residents see, but that isn't her typical advice.
@goodenoughgirl8102 Жыл бұрын
I think the only ones I use out of those are the 20/20 rule, just toss it and don’t bother selling most things. The first two Bcuz I’m an over thinker. I’ll sit there and be like just keep it. You’ll find something useful to do with it. Or it’s so cute tho. Or you’ll figure out how to get it to a recycle place or find some way to repurpose it. And so on. Using the 20/20 rule has helped me get past all the mental meandering I tend to engage in far too often. 😅😅 I get so mentally tired from all that trying to figure out how to make clever or good use of all the things I prob will never need or use. Or how to ethically trash everything that is garbage. Etc. Then I just wind up with crap everywhere and it stresses me out trying to strain my brain with what to do with all of it. But on a positive note, I found someone who loves to take metal and electronics off my hands and a few stores that take “soft plastic.” So now I just do my best to not buy so many “hard” plastic consumables. (Our city has not done curb recycling since COVID). We also burn paper and cardboard. Well I’m getting there slowly. Lol. It was so much easier when I could just toss so many things in the recycle bin at my curb. Sigh. Lol. The last one Bcuz selling can be so stressful (mostly so many messages, people trying to lowball you or wishy washy folks or folks that want you to hold things or make them promises...I really hate it lol) that I will put it off until Kingdom come anyways. I only sell decent or nice large pieces of furniture basically or anything obviously high dollar etc. So it winds up being a rare thing for me.
@vaderladyl Жыл бұрын
Just stick with donating, selling is definitely not for everybody.
@ingahernandez6013 Жыл бұрын
How do you declutter out dated meds?
@MiaDanielle Жыл бұрын
I'm not 100% sure... but I think pharmacies in every city have safe disposal options.
@annettem4672 Жыл бұрын
Many local pharmacies, fire and police departments offer medication disposal services
@laurenmanley4616 Жыл бұрын
If I'm donating textiles, I'll ask if they recycle nonsellable items so the charity can benefit from the money.
@thebestwillow Жыл бұрын
Try to not go overboard on the bulk buying of diapers. Often babies grow up through diaper sizes really quick and you don't want to end up with loads and loads of diapers that are now too small. Xxx
@MiaDanielle Жыл бұрын
Just enough to not feel the need to go multiple times per week!
@thebestwillow Жыл бұрын
@@MiaDanielle that'll work!
@franpatzcraig6713 Жыл бұрын
@@MiaDanielle don't forget women's shelters can always use any baby supplies your Littles have outgrown.
@pejisan Жыл бұрын
Need dishes for guests!!!
@MiaDanielle Жыл бұрын
💯 and definitely more than 1 plate per person.
@stephanied6711 Жыл бұрын
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@KristiBranstetter11 ай бұрын
I am not limiting myself to x amount of clothes. I rather have more than enough than not enough clothes.
@williamclark1244 Жыл бұрын
100%? Whose idea was that?? Apparently they don't understand the concept of wabi sabi 🤣