25 Things To Get Rid of Before You Move- Declutter, Downsize for an EASIER move!

We've moved a lot! So we have a lot of experience doing it well and doing it not so well. And we've found that our most successful moves all began with a good declutter. So in today's video, we're sharing 25 things to get rid of before your next move.
This video is in a series on making a successful move to the country. We are passionate about quiet, rural living, and want to see others make the lifestyle change as well, so this series is geared to help you along every step of the way in that move. If that sounds interesting to you, please subscribe. We'd love to have you join our community.
Knowing what to do before a move can be a challenge! But We've found that moving is far easier when we declutter before the move- it's one of our favorite moving strategies! We hope you find some downsizing inspiration, and that you find tips on things you can get rid of, because it makes packing so much easier! Know what to downsize and how to get rid of stuff isn't everyone's forte, but it's something we love! Hope you enjoy.

[@PermaPasturesFarm21]

Excellent list… but I literally fell out laughing when you talked about mismatch Tupperware! The same gremlin that steals socks must be doing the same thing with Tupperware.

[@LivingQuiteSimply]

Haha. That’s a good point! Those mismatched socks really bother me! With 4 children, it’s unbelievable how many socks we only have 1 of!

[@ciannacoleman5125]

We firmly believe we have borrowers lol. Although after we moved when I was 15 we seemed to have fewer problems

[@maryb-h980]

Thanks. I've sub'd 😀 At 70 in 2 days and hubby nearly 84, we're moving after 45yrs to a bungalow... oh what a job to achieve the MASSIVE decluttering process! May the Lord bless you 🙌 M&Mx

[@LivingQuiteSimply]

Congrats on your new house. I can't imagine living in one house for 45 years! I hope your decluttering to prepare for your move is a gamechanger! Let us know how your move goes! I hope it's a really good one for you! I'm glad you joined our community here! Blessings!

[@maryb-h980]

@@LivingQuiteSimply Thanks & blessings 🙌 x

[@romycoronado7639]

You guys seem so in love with each other even after 10 years of marriage ❤ great video!

[@LivingQuiteSimply]

Aww, thank you so much, Romy! That’s the best compliment I can think of. Yes, we are still very much in love and best friends after all these years. Thank you for taking time to watch. Your comment really made my day.

[@stephanienoble2926]

Love this! I’m interested in hearing more about the toys, we have 5 kids, I’ve decluttered so much and still toys everywhere 🤦‍♀️

[@lolawhite2769]

This video was so good. When we move I’m only taking what we need. I’ve been tossing stuff since August. I’m also getting a dumpster for the junk.

[@LivingQuiteSimply]

That’s awesome to hear! You won’t regret it!!! The best move we’ve ever had was when we sold/gave away everything first. It sounds like you’re not afraid to be ruthless as you determine what to get rid of! I wish you the very best in your move!

[@asmith8529]

As I watched closed captioning, junk drawer said “drunk drawer.” 😂😂 Isn’t that kind of what they end up looking like?

[@LivingQuiteSimply]

That is funny! It may be a more accurate description, considering the contents of the drawer generally are not junk.😂

[@lindajones2509]

For getting rid if toys, perhaps get the children participating in the move by encouraging them to donate toys they no longer play with. Set up two boxes…a small one for what to keep and a larger one for toys to share. With the right optimistic attitude, the kids can feel good about helping.

[@LivingQuiteSimply]

Excellent idea! Getting the children involved in decluttering their belongings is so important to help them develop proper attitudes and habits with “stuff.”

[@bemeatless]

We moved to our house and i still have a lot to declutter! Thanks for this video😊

[@LivingQuiteSimply]

Congratulations on your move! As for the decluttering, you can do it! When it's all said and done, you'll be so glad you did. Blessings!

[@jenma9377]

Excellent video! Helped and inspired me so much! Thank you!! 🥰

[@Ourhomeschooladventures]

Great tips! And very helpful ❤

[@candysmith8724]

I'm dreading decluttering my attic. Thanks for the video!

[@5-0_CAM]

Great information. Thank you for making this.

[@mammyjoyce]

Your video was fun to watch. I appreciate you did not have background music playing which many other videos have. You guys are so cute. You are articulate and right to the point.

[@spokenme08]

Moving may or may not happen but it's a good way to look at stuff I don't know what to do with/ things I'm so- so on. If I wouldnt be willing to pay to moves these items do I really want them.My books and purses are my only must keeps so far.

[@peckerdecker]

Great suggestions. Many thanks

[@allie5968]

The most wholesome couple I’ve ever seen! 🥺🙌

[@LivingQuiteSimply]

Hi Allie Sun. Thank you for taking time with us and for leaving such a sweet comment. That means so much to us!

[@allie5968]

@@LivingQuiteSimply you’re welcome!😌

[@bmcdonald7303]

I subscribed due to your valuable content.

[@dianadamato2068]

Everyone has that electronics bin. You know, that bin full of misc. cords, chargers and things for you don't even know what. 😂 Yup, I has one.

[@LivingQuiteSimply]

Lol! Yes! We are needing to go through ours again too! Decluttering never ends!

[@supercrazydesi]

Lol. We have two bins.

[@KatieColson]

Thank you. This has been really helpful

[@LivingQuiteSimply]

I’m so glad to hear that! Thank you for taking time to let us know! I hope you have a great move!

[@goldenbunny9079]

Great tips Guys! I'm moving now & downsizing homes.. so difficult.. I wish it was just as easy as throw everything in boxes & you're done but it's *NOT* that simple.. especially when you've been living in one place for so long you accumulate a lot of things. Things really do need to be tossed or donated to have a fresh start in your new 🏡. (as you guys mentioned)👍 Awesome Advise 💯💯 Btw I love the vibe between the 2 of you. It seems so wholesome & Loving. God Bless you & your family.✝️❣️ 🤗 Hello from California 🐻

[@LivingQuiteSimply]

Hey GoldenBunny90! I know; moving would be so much easier if we could throw everything in boxes and be done with it!!!! I think packing is a lot harder than unpacking!! But clearing away everything we don’t need or love makes the unpacking SO much more enjoyable (We’ve done it both ways!) and we wish you the very best in your decluttering endeavor! We hope this move is a blessing for you and your family! Thank you so much for your kind words! It brightened our day!

[@marymarysmarket3508]

Love his hat. Good advice.

[@raynazhamid1227]

Very helpful! Thank you!

[@LivingQuiteSimply]

I’m so glad it was helpful! Happy decluttering!

[@mallorymyers7525]

Good tips.

[@choosetoshine2610]

Excellent content and delivery! New subscriber.

[@LivingQuiteSimply]

Much appreciated! So glad to have you!

[@caucasianafrican1435]

These are good.

[@patriciajensen4251]

Thank you for your video….yours is the 4th video I’ve watched today…and by far THE BEST❣️❤️❣️straight to the point…and so very HELPFUL……thank you for All your helpful hints❣️❤️❣️

[@LivingQuiteSimply]

Hi Patricia! I'm SO glad you found our video and most importantly, that it was helpful! Thank you for the feedback. I hope you have a great year ahead! It sounds like you're starting out on a really solid footing clearing things away. We aren't currently moving, but have been doing a major declutter ourselves right now. It's amazing how much STUFF sneaks into our lives! Blessings!

[@lakshminarayan6018]

Excellent list. You have also mentioned why we should give away. Thx 💐

[@gloriayouchisonbrown7734]

Extremely helpful

[@LivingQuiteSimply]

We’re so glad! Thanks for that feedback!

[@lizzabbott]

Nice !! Ooooh I like your hat, too ... I have not seen that logo since I was little. I’d say , Good Luck with your upcoming move, but I see this vid is a year old. Oooof ! Unread books! Yepp ! I have no move scheduled, but it’s likely to happen in a few years. A move is always a great purge! Meanwhile, I’m always up for purging items in between moves, too ! Cheers ! Liz

[@andreasandremyrvold]

Never letting go of my LEGO, anything else can go.

[@First1000Hours]

5:14 I'm guilty of this, too. I have a lot of books at my place that I haven't read.

[@prayredomom6690]

This is so hard to listen too, but so needed. Thank you so much for the encouragement. I struggle so much in this area, or maybe I don’t struggle, but just give up.... 😖 I still have so much stuff from when I was a kid and all through the years. Especially worn out clothes that I still love! The dress that I was wearing in my last video is a dress from when I was a teenager, it really needs to be thrown out, but I still love it! 😫😂 And the books!!!!!! Ugh, boxes of musty books from when I was a kid. 😔

[@LivingQuiteSimply]

Hi Prayredo Mom! I’m sorry to hear it was a little hard to listen to this video and that you struggle getting rid of certain sentimental pieces, but I’m so glad that you listened anyway! I really want to encourage you that it just takes one item at a time to successfully de clutter. Some pieces are certainly harder than others to get rid of- and some items are worth holding on to or replacing. The sentimental items are often most challenging to part with because of the memories attached to them. In the past I’ve taken a picture of the item or written down the memory I’m treasuring before letting go of something I’ve had difficulty parting with, and made it a lot easier to let go of it. I looked at your last video and saw your dress and it’s so cute, and looks nice and cool for summer! It still fits, and if it’s in good condition, and still a style you love, you may choose to keep it around.

[@prayredomom6690]

Living Quite Simply Thank you so much for the encouragement, and tips to make decluttering easier. The dress just needs a little mending, I think I will mend it and keep it around. I have been wanting to make a new one like it but have not been able to find a blue and white stripe with the same weight fabric. So I will just mend and hang onto the original for now!

[@LivingQuiteSimply]

@@prayredomom6690I'm glad you're able to save it! You're so industrious and adept at sewing!

[@LadyStephanieArtist]

I love the cookbook advice..click a photo of it.

[@sylvierenaud]

learnded alot ty. never change, easy to understand even for a french canadian, hehehe sylvie

[@LivingQuiteSimply]

I'm so glad you found the video useful. Thank you so much for your kind words.

[@lolawhite5181]

I love this video. We have moved but I’m going to my pictures and clothes. I was rushed in this move. But I am leaving a lot of stuff behind.

[@LivingQuiteSimply]

GREAT JOB!!!! I know what it can be like to be rushed in a move, but you are AWESOME for doing the work now to declutter before settling in and getting comfortable amidst it. We've been doing a serious purge the past few weeks, and need to finish that. Things accumulate so quickly!

[@edenhouse75]

Books oh my your so right!

[@LivingQuiteSimply]

Those are the hardest to get rid of for us!!!

[@jesusdisciple7343]

Decluttering before moving its a great start to go through your stuff but may I suggest packing early too. Leave the the boxes you think you will need open (try to close most of the boxes) The point of this is that not knowingly you will learn to live without and when you move to your new place you will have already become detached to that item. (Maybe)😉 Well, at least you tried.

[@jesusdisciple7343]

You can try going back to each box and declutter it. You don’t even have to move from house to put everything in boxes and go through everything again.

[@TwoFamilyHomestead]

OHHH there is so much decluttering here to do I just have to clothes my eyes and do it (I think I need a dumpster to just "dump" it all and have it towed away !!

[@LivingQuiteSimply]

Two Family Homestead, thanks so much for taking time to leave us a comment! 😂 LOL! I have been there and know how good throwing everything in a dumpster can sound! If you just focus on one drawer, one shelf, one corner at a time, it really makes it more manageable. I wish you the best in your decluttering!

[@marjoriecohn3868]

You seem like such a nice down to earth couple. Some videos I feel like the people are yelling they are so loud. You guys are more quiet. Thanks.

[@marjoriecohn3868]

I have gotten rid of a ton of stuff but I think I'm guilty of the books. Some books I like having, some I've read, some not yet. But I do have a large pile I am giving away too. I've heard ripped and old t-shirts make good cleaning rags but I haven't tried it yet.

[@lisahoney4913]

You two are really cute and easy to listen to. My moving truck is coming tomorrow and i feel super stressed because for some reason i hate throwing things away as if I'm somehow attached to those items as part of my identity! Yikes, can anyone say hoarder? 😥🙄😳

[@LivingQuiteSimply]

Lisa, we wish you the best on your move, and with sorting through everything in preparation for it! If you’re watching videos on things to get rid of, you may not have as big a problem with hoarding as you think😉. Thank you for the kind words, and for taking time to comment to us, when I’m sure you’re so busy!

[@MultiDaisy1995]

I keep the kids on all of my tupperware for that very purpose. Bonus- you don’t have to search for its lid later

[@markdecker2724]

I'd like to know when you move again. Just GIVING EVERYTHING AWAY.

[@platformofglorypraisewithj2310]

How to get rid of cleaning supplies?

[@LivingQuiteSimply]

Well, certainly we can’t get rid of all cleaning supplies! But I’ve found that often when I try a new cleaning product and it didn’t work out, it often sticks around under my sink or in my cleaning closet. Those are the items to look out for and ditch!

[@abbymarie2501]

Some hardware stores dispose of chemicals

[@aiya6778]

hello! you both are sooo cute

[@steveparker2938]

You mean I really don't need to keep the 25 odd sixed Allen wrenches I've been carting around for years??????

[@LivingQuiteSimply]

LOL. You may be able to purge some of them 😉

[@donnab6995]

Can't hear a thing. Terrible

[@MindyTunnell]

I've got my volume at about 40%... I can hear just fine.