Some great advise. But having managed a foodbank I can say, please don’t give us your expired foods! We just have to throw them away and pay for the garbage bill. Only donate items that you yourself would use. Some people need to know to stop treating the less fortunate like less!
@de3182 Жыл бұрын
Agreed. We recently donated some soups that were perfectly good and didn't go out of date for over a year. But my daughter just bought too many and didn't end up liking it very much. Someone else may love it and it's safe and in date. That's what you want to donate, not expired stuff. Nobody wants that!
@gratefulgrace8023 Жыл бұрын
Stop treating the less fortunate like less. What a wonderful quote. I love it. Thank you for sharing such powerful words. I worked in a job center. We had a closet of work and interview appropriate clothes. Often we received donations of worn, stained, torn, faded, yellowed, outdated clothes and worn out, broken shoes. These items went straight to the dumpster. I think some people feel guilty about throwing things away. If you're getting rid of useful clothing that you no longer need or fit, please donate it. If it isn't good enough for you to wear, then it isn't good enough for anyone else. Throw away your own trash.
@Telcomvic2 жыл бұрын
I could never get rid of my button tin. I inherited it from my mom when she passed away. It was started by my grandmother. I go through it from time to time and I can still remember some of the dresses or blouses my gram and mom took the buttons off of. I just used a mixture of different black buttons on a jacket that was missing most of them.
@kathykwilliams64572 жыл бұрын
Would you consider putting your buttons in a big Ball canning jar with lid and set out to see often and enjoy?! I did it with marbles.
@Telcomvic2 жыл бұрын
@@kathykwilliams6457 Great idea. 👍 Thank you.
@teddy-37652 жыл бұрын
Same here, plus - I never know when I'll be making something that I could (re)use those buttons on, and all I have to do is rach for the tim and go through it for the buttons I need instead putting off the project until I cn run out to scour several stores for the right button(s)
@Joy-zp5lv2 жыл бұрын
Same here - I inherited my grandmas button tin. And I love it - it still smells like her sewing room. I often use them for cratfs. And from time to time buttons fall off of clothes. Then I´m always able find one in the tin that fits. AND buttons are quite expensive! Love from Germany 💛🐝💛
@bonbonsews93272 жыл бұрын
I sew and need my buttons!!!
@annac482 жыл бұрын
Your video inspired me to get up, declutter 4 pair of shoes, and straighten/vacuum my entryway... at 10:30pm! :)
@MagsChase12292 жыл бұрын
Good for you, Anna !
@JacqueRescues2 жыл бұрын
This might have been mentioned in the comments but unused makeup can be donated to funeral homes. Obviously not anything that looks funky but not all expired makeup is visibly bad. Just a thought. 💜
@angielovett41592 жыл бұрын
A few months after joining WW, I went through my pantry and cabinets. I took the expired stuff, disposed of the food and recycled the boxes, cans and jars. Then I gave the non expired items, (I no longer wanted) to the local food bank. It was 134 Lbs of food! Felt great!
@eileenstasczak66062 жыл бұрын
Were we twins separated at birth?😆
@rachelcampbell97332 жыл бұрын
Use those free totes and bags as gift bags for friends or family. Instead of buying a new gift bags that just gets tossed when opened.
@rosalieduffy11882 жыл бұрын
A book I read a couple of decades ago completely changed my outlook on stuff. It's "Clutter's Last Stand" by Don Aslett. Also, piles of things can be stressful because it means work. If a room is a mess, it means I need to clean it. Whereas if a room is uncluttered it is calming and a pleasure to walk into. Piles of catalogs saved because "there might be something in them I need" just creates stress every time you look at it because it means there is a task to do. Not every room may be clutter free as anyone with kids knows. But I always had at least one room that was, so that I had a refuge to walk in to.
@katyjoywells2 жыл бұрын
I love this!
@mrsh45052 жыл бұрын
I can REALLY relate to the old costume jewelry that accumulates! Hard for me to say goodbye, but I do! Cleaning out makes me feel so good! Outer order brings inner peace. :)
@solvedfyi2 жыл бұрын
Hmm, I see these channels often start with books. Does anyone's clutter or hoarding problem really come down to books? I feel like if anything can stick around it's books. Even if you continue to fail to take them down and read them, they still have a decorative utility. I think clutterers are more likely to need to get ruthless on clothes and paper and containers etc
@michelleneuman5792 жыл бұрын
I think this just depends. My husband loves books but rarely reads them. He does read an occasional audio book. Some look nice in a book shelf but so do purses or shoes that you don't really use. I just think it depends on the person. I think books are really hard for a lot of people. Some are decorative and some are classics. Most can be found at the library. I've just found that this is a hard item to declutter for some.
@teddy-37652 жыл бұрын
@@michelleneuman579 The library isn't open 24/7, and if it were you might not be able to get to it, or feel inclined to if you're suddenly in the mood to read a particular book you avent gotten around to picking up in years, but have sitting on the shelf all ready for just such a moment. And (and I say this as a librarian) library resources are finite - yours may not have the book you're in the mood for. Even if they can get in a copy on interlibary loan, it could take weeks, by which point, you're no longer in the mood for that book... Whereas if it's been sat on your shelves just waiting, you could have picked it up when the mood struck, read it, and moved onto the next one before you even had a chance to get tot he library to check if they had it in stock.
@susannovak82632 жыл бұрын
Everyone’s “Hoarding problems“ are different. Some people hoard stuffed toys, some people hoard clothing, some people hoard books. If you have a bunch of books that you don’t use as decoration and you never intend to read, get rid of them. Have a garage sale, donate them to a charity, give them to a friends of the library at one of their events (A lot of times they don’t keep them, either).
@ginaqueenbee77032 жыл бұрын
Great hints that inspire me to de-clutter. You might want to hold onto your tote bags, though. I'm glad I kept mine, here in NJ they recently enacted a plastic bag ban, so have to bring our own. If other states follow suit, you may need those totes. Or just choose to use them as more eco-friendly than single-use bags.
@nancymeister48032 жыл бұрын
I keep some extra bags in my trunk. When my Mom passed, they certainly came in handy to bring some of the smaller items to church. The lovely ladies loved to receive a memento of Mom. Everyone loved her!
@thesweetopia48262 жыл бұрын
I tossed the ones that are too small to hold groceries or too big to hold gum or makeup aka small purchases. One was a gift with purchase from Macy’s.
@nonnieTerri2 жыл бұрын
What a great list. A lot of the things are different from what I’ve heard before. Inspirational!
@chris...9497 Жыл бұрын
Makeup & beauty products become contaminated with bacteria in a matter of months of use. Your skin is where they live, then your fingers, brushes, and applicators transfer the bacteria between skin & liquids/powders and back. You should replace makeup every 6mos and wash your face or at least your hands before putting on makeup as much as you can. It's also helpful to replace or clean brushes and applicators often as you can. When you get a new item that comes with extra buttons, it's best to sew the button on the inside edge of a seam or hem. That way, if a button is lost, you can replace it as soon as you pull out needle and thread, without ever having to wonder if/where a matching button is available. The 'Outgrown Stuff' category is not just for kids; it can include those things outgrown by weight/dimensions, health restrictions, time/interest rediverted, etc. A middleaged man is unlikely to go snowboarding again. An 85-yr-old woman is unlikely to go backpacking for a week into the mountains. Demanding work or homelife schedules can make it impossible to get back to quilting. Even adults 'outgrow' things.
@katyjoywells Жыл бұрын
100% agree!
@nanciejiosi7165 Жыл бұрын
I love books really dislike reading on any devise.
@sweetypatnett61232 жыл бұрын
Thanks Katy! You're amazing 👏 I'm still getting rid of clutter. I'm very frustrated with all this clutter around me. I really don't need all this stuff! You really tell it like it is.😍🙏🤩🙏
@DarkbutNotsinister2 жыл бұрын
If you’re still struggling, I found a life-changing hack. Take a before & after pics, EXCEPT, not just once. Work for a while, stand back, take a pic. It’s not about finishing. It’s about seeing the progress you’ve made. I swear it’s amazing. Then I delete the pics when I’m done. They aren’t for anyone except me. Hope it helps. Keep fighting the good fight.
@MsLouisVee2 жыл бұрын
OK junk mail. I gather the envelopes along with pages from magazines, sew them into a “junk journal” even decorate them very nicely and put them in random places for people to find and enjoy. I have a note in it that says “so I have found you. love me or pass me along”. imagine their joy when someone finds something like that randomly! I know someone who used to do that with painted rocks just leave it scattered along the trail and she said she’d love to see the look of joy when people would spot them and take them home. I have one rock I found 15 years ago that I still use to hold paper napkins down on my patio table. I treasure it More than my jewelry
@artos19552 жыл бұрын
Thank you for showing the chapters. I wish more KZbinrs would do this on their channels.🥰
@paulyfongemie16482 жыл бұрын
I cannot believe this. I began decluttering in January. I started with my jewelry and cases, then books, then makeup.
@hopefulforhumanity56252 жыл бұрын
It's more difficult for a large family. I have 6 kids. I'm constantly decluttering. I'm ruthless with my own stuff.
@katherineohara69432 жыл бұрын
I use the bra inserts in my leotards for ballet. Gives me privacy:)
@Abeautifulmundanelife2 жыл бұрын
Great categories to tackle! Thanks 😊 I heard an idea to fill the totes/bags that you’re going to donate with more items to donate - can make it a family challenge to each fill a bag or challenge yourself to fill them in a weekend. Same idea with shipping boxes that come into our house can leave full of items we no longer need/ want
@MagsChase12292 жыл бұрын
We won’t take a box from a food bulk store. We get like 12 items and push cart to our car and put in the trunk. Store clerk asked why not take a box? My family gets Amazon…don’t need more boxes. Also, one of these boxes work great if you bring treats or supples to school, or family holiday party, a box for gift bags, presents and another to carry a hot dish. No sense using plastic bags to carrying these awkward or bulk items. After party, one person can carry our gifts back in house. Then, we break down box and recycle it.
@annmariearmstrong29012 жыл бұрын
My husband and I made up personal care bags for the homeless in our area with all the free totes we got. We went to the local dollar tree and bought shampoo and other personal care products. We added new socks, small snacks and during the winter we went and cleaned our closets of gently used sweaters. By using the totes they have something nice to put their belongings in. It was a win for us. We were always taught to care for our fellow men and we taught our children to do the same.
@francruby Жыл бұрын
Great idea!
@sheilawallerick75942 жыл бұрын
Button jar is fun for the kids and grandkids. My grandma and mom both had one that we played with. My girls play with mine.
@caylakennedy93992 жыл бұрын
Decor is my problem!! 😫 I just have too many things I LOVE 😭
@katyjoywells2 жыл бұрын
The struggle is real! 😜
@dianastacey9192 жыл бұрын
YWCA was asking for goods for women who have kids and are trying to setup a home after leaving bad situations. Things like kitchen stuff you do not need. Ask what they can use.
@gingereaves40972 жыл бұрын
I have donated many household items that are in really good condition that I never use any more since my children are grown and have their own families, and I live alone. I donate to a local women's shelter. It makes me happy that I can help others.
@jenniferfitzgerald17962 жыл бұрын
I’m moving and have purged all these things. I have a sweet glass bunny jar from a thrift store I keep all extra buttons and use it as a decor piece.
@shivakoliar48462 жыл бұрын
How To Live In Harmony With Nature And Reduce Pollution 1. Many Production Which We Do Not Need Actually For Human Beings Has To Be Stopped We manufacture so many products and it is creating pollution. So if we minimise our products, pollution would be less. We produce so many things which we do not need, like cold drinks, leather products, potato wafers, chips, fruit juices, chocolates, biscuits, pickles, ice creams, etc. Cold drinks, fruit juices, pickles, ice creams, etc. Should be cooked at home only. If we stopped producing this things which are not required for humans, so much pollution could be reduced. If we colour the clothes pollution occurs. So if we don't colour our clothes, the pollution resulting from colouring the clothes can be stopped. Let everything remain in white natural colour. 2. We Should Cook Foods In Its Natural Form We can cook rice and wheat in our homes and eat it. Rice and Wheat is produced in farms. Then it is packed and transported to big warehouses, then wholesalers buy from them and supply to retail shops. But if a manufacturing company makes bread from rice and wheat, then to make bread a manufacturing company has to be set up, machines and working staffs are needed. When a company is built many other things are also needed. Then at last a plastic pack is required to pack the breads. So if we start cooking eatable things in its natural form then we do not need many companies like bread manufacturing company, tomato ketchup, noodles, fruit jam, pizza, burger, etc., the things required for the company and the plastic pack, paper box pack and glass bottles. If done like this, so many companies will not be required and hence less pollution for the world. Also we could save our money like this. If you buy a packet of bread, it would cost you more money than if you cook wheat and rice in home. Previously before industrial revolution, we didn't have technology, but our foods were rich with nutrients. Now we have technology, but technology is polluting our foods and our foods are not rich with nutrients, and because of that also we have health problems. If this is done, then many jobs would be lost. For that many peoples should do farming and they should be given loans if they do not have enough money to start farming on their own. Food, Medicines, Surgeries and Education's should be made free to the world till the world settles down with farming. After that food, medicines, surgeries and education's should be stopped free to the world. Many people should study botany subject so that they have knowledge of plants and they should do farming. Is their any another solution, that humans won't lose jobs and also pollution would decrease. Humans have to take this step certainly instead of going on polluting the earth, making wildlife extinct and also mass extinctions of humans in future. 3. Electricity Pollution We create electricity from many types of sources like coal, water, etc., but it creates pollution. If electricity created from windmill and solar energy then no pollution occurs in the creation process. But still to manufacture windmill and solar machines pollution would occur. As I previously said that if we shut down many manufacturing companies which are producing things which are not needed for humans, then the world would not require so much electricity. If less electricity required, then less pollution generated. 4. Could We Stop Drinking Cow's and Buffalo's Milk Whatever vitamins and nutrients we get from milk, if we can get it from other eatable things, then we can stop drinking cow's and buffalo's milk. As milk has to be packed in glass bottles and plastic packs and then transported to places. All of this can be stopped. For infants whose mother's have died or mother's who cannot breast feed their infants, only for them cow's and buffalo's milk should be given. We use milk in tea and coffee. Instead of milk we must use lime with tea and coffee or just plain tea and coffee. A lime should be cut into a few pieces and cooked with tea and coffee or something else can be used instead of lime. 5. How Much Should Be The World's Population Every place should have a single house. No buildings, everything ground floor. If we do this and the whole lands of our planet earth would be occupied one day with homes, farms, forests, schools, hospitals, etc., then we would come to know how much our planet earth can have maximum population. Once the population is determined, then we have to maintain that population. For example if our earth can have a population of 10 billion peoples, then when the population reaches 10 billion, then everyone should have only one child till the population reaches 9 billion peoples. As if we have only one child then the population decreases. When population is 9 billion peoples, then everyone should have 2 children's till the population reaches 10 billion peoples. After that again we should have only one child. In this way population can be maintained.
@judysbakeryandtestkitchen1654 Жыл бұрын
I saw a video recently where you said people in sunny California should put away their winter things to gain more room. Sunshine is only one factor in weather. We are closer to the colder waters of the Pacific (the Atlantic is warmer). Mark Twain said “ The coldest winter I ever spent was summer in San Francisco!“ The cold winds off the Pacific Ocean really make it colder. People in California don’t put their clothes away because the weather can be very variable. I was visiting from Tennessee when we lived there for a while. At night, I went out with friends. I was freezing! That’s because the. Cold air are off the ocean. Moves in. Summer start very late. This is June and it’s late night early morning low clouds. So we have to dress in layers. Yes, when the Santa Anna winds coming off the desert, it’s very hot. But we are too worried about fires starting to start put away our winter clothes. And we never know when winter and summer are going to start I did keep my winter coat, and we were them about two weeks out of the year. Your video got me thinking about putting it away, but where? The houses in Southern California are much smaller.
@katyjoywells Жыл бұрын
Find what works best for you! 💞
@krispacheco86682 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! I recently went through my jewelry & found pieces that were gifted to me, but not my style. I feel better knowing that someone else will enjoy them.
@janethayes19082 жыл бұрын
Do you shred your junk mail? For instance your name and address being on all the credit card offers/applications. Thanks!!
@beautymaven39522 жыл бұрын
I shred all mail
@judithrobinson83442 жыл бұрын
I agree about books, I have joined the library and love the variety x
@sandramiller81832 жыл бұрын
I have a spice jar of buttons in my sewing box. It’s staying there. For your other items, I’ve never held onto to anything!
@rhondamcgee21142 жыл бұрын
Hi Katy! I just came across your channel yesterday. I have been decluttering for years, but I just recently retired and really want to tackle those areas that are really hard for me. My biggest issue is printed photos and “keepsake” items. When my husband and I were first married in 1987 there were no digital options for photos-and I took LOTS of photos. My husband is a high school coach of 35 years and we have two sons, so my printed photo collection is overwhelming. Having said that, I have somewhat began the decluttering process. I have gone through almost all of my photos and thrown away duplicates, triplicates, blurry photos and those that I had no idea who was in them or they just weren’t good. But…I still have so many 😫😫 I have no desire to scan them and create digital copies- that would take more time than I’m willing to dedicate. I’ve thought about doing another purge and just keeping the absolute best, but I get hung up on that sometimes. If you have suggestions or advice for this area of decluttering I would love to hear them. Thanks so much!
@uzmaijaz78212 жыл бұрын
Incredibly motivational video thanks a lot
@susanharlow67992 жыл бұрын
Nothing new - loads of videos on this - boring!
@nancyfeeser46532 жыл бұрын
Love changing the question to have I had the “opportunity” to use. Working from home but hoping to go back and haven’t had the opportunity to wear or use clothing or jewelry. Great job!
@BlondeQtie2 жыл бұрын
yes, i haven’t had the opportunity to wear anything else then my PJs in the last 2 years basically xD
@kellymulligan21572 жыл бұрын
I keep a box in every room closet that I declutter continually as I try them on I take everything to the women shelter.
@dianastacey9192 жыл бұрын
My liquid soap went bad so make sure it is in a clear container and you can tell if it turns green.
@teddy-37652 жыл бұрын
Are you crazy! You don't get rid of books just because you haven't read them yet!! They're a future enjoyable experience waiting to happen! Once you've read them, you can assess whether you're likely to read them again, and get rid of them if you're unlikely to reread, but getting rid of them just because they're still on your waiting-to-be-read shelf or pile is pure waste. Just because they've been on the shelf a couple of years doesn't mean I won't get around to reading them when I'm in the mood for that sort of book. I (like a lot of people) don't read them in the order I acquire them, or based on how long they've been on the shelf, I select the next book based on what I'm on the mood for at the time. I'd be getting rid of four packed shelves of books if I were to junk the ones that haven't been read in over a year - That's just madness. As a librarian, I agree - books are available from the library. But that's no help if your library doesn't have the book you're interested in (inter-library loans, if they're even available, take time - you could have finished the book from your own collection by the time the library could source and acquire a copy for you to borrow), or if you finish the previous one outside of library opening hours, or whatever. Just.. No.
@susannovak82632 жыл бұрын
Wow! Do you feel better now? Do what’s right for you, Teddy. Maybe what she meant is, if you have books you have/haven’t read and don’t intend to ever read, get rid of them. You’re a librarian - we get it. I think you’re taking this a little too personally and literally.
@teddy-37652 жыл бұрын
@@susannovak8263 What a sanctimonious bi**h. You can take your message and the snide "Do you feel better now?" and shove it somewhere antatomically uncomfortable. Somebody (meaning you, in case you're too up yourself to figure it out) obviously hasn't matured enough to leave her petty Mean Girl behaviour back in high school.
@janbaragar9562 жыл бұрын
I have some books that I never got around to reading, but I would check out others at the library or buy new so for me getting rid of those books that I didn't read needed to be donated.
@sherylboccuzzi91762 жыл бұрын
I think this also depends on the books you own. Some people have specific collections,i.e. rare books or historical .
@VidyaSimran2 жыл бұрын
Good info. Let there be gap between points else it becomes information clutter. Mention all points again at the end so ppl can take snapshot to work on them else they forget.
@FisherOfMen705 Жыл бұрын
NO! Don't throw away the foam bra inserts! they make AMAZING rags, they soak up wet messes well and are perfect for polishing or doing mirrors and windows. So easy to wash out for reuse. I save so much on paper towels.
@katyjoywells Жыл бұрын
That's an idea!
@wrengregory14582 жыл бұрын
Oh!! send me the little jewelry boxes and bags!! I will recycle them. I resell Vintage Jewelry and I am always hunting them.
@sparkykitty68702 жыл бұрын
Sometimes jewelry come back in style.
@laurabartoletti64122 жыл бұрын
Really excellent ideas! Always reuse, recycle, regift, and donate to shelters - homeless, domestic abuse, animal, etc...
@bb_lz97902 жыл бұрын
Our kids are in their 30s, my bride insists that we save all of their old toys and games for the Grandkids. Grandkids live 2/3 of the way across the country and we generally go visit them (rather than they visiting us). I want to scream! We have a footstool that's been in our basement for nearly 40 years. Her plan was to recover it, the fabric matches a chair that sits in the corner of our family room and is never, ever used...ever. She refuses to let it go. I don't even know how to address stuff like this!
@joycewright53862 жыл бұрын
Just choose your battles. Sometimes it is impossible to win when it comes to clutter so just decide to bear with it if the rest of your relationship is happy.
@bb_lz97902 жыл бұрын
@@joycewright5386 Yep, that seems to be the recommendation... I'm just getting tired of always being the one to give in (always being 98% of the time anyway). I keep approaching it from the Swedish Death Cleaning perspective...maybe some day it will make some sense to her.
@joycewright53862 жыл бұрын
@@bb_lz9790 I hear you. Same here.
@wendycervera10542 жыл бұрын
Your a great landfill maker
@pameladean-dunlap4402 жыл бұрын
Declutter those boxes and bags at the same time you declutter the old jewelry. If you put it in those boxes, the thrift stores will have a much easier time selling off your costume jewelry.
@madisonmartinez24512 жыл бұрын
Books are my world… probably the last thing I want to let go of… dream is to have a library which is at least 1,000 books.
@vickithornley50565 ай бұрын
Me, too. Always wanted a library room with some comfy chairs. Yes, that is my dream! 🌻
@Debbiesdilemmas2 жыл бұрын
Just found you and am so happy. I’m always looking for more inspiration.🥰🥰🥰
@katyjoywells2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad! 💕
@funfamilyfiveplusjax4452 Жыл бұрын
Yes to the bra inserts! I held on to bran inserts for YEARS and never used them once
@danikeebler16622 жыл бұрын
I had a really serious clutter problem. I decuttered and decluttered. It took me a really long time, not only legwork but emotionally. The most difficult about downsizing was the newly exposed walls and floors. I was no longer cacooned in my mess. I felt exposed. I had to learn to sit in that, open spaciousness. I was aquireing for my new condo to have it fully equipped. With everything I donated, I still had more than enough when I tripled my living space. In my new space, I am messy, but constantly decluttering. I am ready for another trip to donate. More importantly...I rarely buy stuff. I save a ton of money and I am not backtracking on progress.
@katyjoywells2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing and way to go 💕
@HomeCentsWithNell2 жыл бұрын
I always feel guilty about decluttering books. It makes no sense! So many great tips in this video.
@katyjoywells2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you found this video insightful!
@antekpiekutosky8182 жыл бұрын
Beautiful clip ! ❤️ Very nice Vlog, Can You make clip.. Organisation, cleaning office desk old Paper, mails, documents - Organization Declutter - sorting ripping crumbling..normal speed?
@MsLouisVee2 жыл бұрын
That’s pretty profound about keeping those “might need them someday buttons”. I mean seriously how often does the button fall off your clothing? I just gave away 1000 buttons to Goodwill
@katyjoywells2 жыл бұрын
🥳🙌
@JaneH3675 Жыл бұрын
Honestly ladies, you don't need makeup. You're beautiful without it. And most men don't like it. I haven't worn any makeup in over 14 years. And I have a question; why don't I see decluttering videos made by people who live in small trailers? 🤷♀️ Just wondering. Are there any out there?
@katyjoywells Жыл бұрын
The same principals apply no matter where you live :)
@sargesal2 жыл бұрын
I just found your channel. What an amazing video. Thank you.
@judymcpheron59552 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this very helpful video. I have so much clutter. Beginning my journey and am a fan now. I've sign up...for LIFE. 😊☺🥂🍾
@katyjoywells2 жыл бұрын
🥳🥳
@de3182 Жыл бұрын
Animal shelters would be very grateful for your clean, unwanted sheets and towels. They can be used for bedding for the animals.
@katyjoywells Жыл бұрын
Great idea!
@nonstopmom81852 жыл бұрын
All great ideas except the junk mail. My husband opens ALL the junk mail because there is often MONEY in it. Could be a quarter or dollar bill and often a check for $1 or even $2.50. He often wonders how much is thrown away.
@thesweetopia48262 жыл бұрын
How is there money in it?
@nonstopmom81852 жыл бұрын
@@thesweetopia4826 There is money in the envelopes from some organizations. I don't understand the sender's logic, but they hope you send a donation back to them.
@ednarose862 жыл бұрын
I think makeup and such is always a difficult one to get rid of bc you see couponers have a lifetime stash of body wash. But you literally saying “it’s not made to last forever.” How many preservatives would that take? Even paper eventually breaks down.
I have a " no junk mail" sign on my mailbox. Problem solved
@susannovak82632 жыл бұрын
Wow, that’s interesting. Postal workers are required to deliver everything that is addressed. 🤨
@sducote68062 жыл бұрын
The problem is not solved. The mail carrier cannot determine what is 'junk mail ' to you. Their job is to deliver.
@serendipityshopnyc2 жыл бұрын
1) Most makeup may expire, but I have never seen even decades-old lipstick go bad. 2) Thinning out the button collection makes sense, as w/ordinary white shirt buttons, but take the time to keep any distinctive ones that go with favorite pieces. Replacing those is a costly pain in the arse & requires sewing all new buttons on the garment.
@debbieguyot57772 жыл бұрын
Your home looks colorless and bland, that would make me feel that way, just saying.
@FOODFAMILYVLOGS4252 жыл бұрын
I am going to start on this list today thanks for sharing #179
@wendyberger88922 жыл бұрын
Can you donate bras? Where do i donate pillows? I don’t think organizations take these things
@Abhanah2 жыл бұрын
Is that painting to the left of her head tilted? The mirror, and the door in the reflection look straight so I don't think its a lens distortion. Can't get my eyes off it.
@beckiscissons10572 жыл бұрын
I mean no disrespect but looking at the house behind her I would never want one so plain it looks like something you would show to sell
@BlondeQtie2 жыл бұрын
me, having eye shadows and lipstick from 15 years ago: 🌚 with liquid foundations and cremes i am more careful.
@FisherOfMen705 Жыл бұрын
fill all your empty jewelry boxes with jewelry and donate it! lol I see a trend here let's just stop buying it in the first place
@katyjoywells Жыл бұрын
🙌
@JaneH3675 Жыл бұрын
Yes, let it go and stop buying it.
@kellymulligan21572 жыл бұрын
I am just little by little getting rid of my mom's stuff she's been gone 20 years I kept them untily daughter had her home to give her whatever she. Wanted now I can let go.
@kathykwilliams64572 жыл бұрын
I'm motivated, But need someone that has good legs to help. I've been purging lots by packing them up...problem is getting the boxes out of my house!
@kayburris84642 жыл бұрын
Just came across your channel. Very interesting. Thanks
@patwittorf95252 жыл бұрын
"Get rid of books you won't read again." Easy to SAY but... HOW? It seems insane to simply send to a landfill boxes of paperback books I read and enjoyed so much. Ideas for recycling? No 2nd hand books stores around here.
@PLC23482 жыл бұрын
After reading this I wondered the same thing! (We live pretty rural and it was over an hour drive to a buy back store). I googled “sell my used books online” and found 3 or 4 companies that let me take a picture of each cover and they told me their offer, I could either accept or decline and they pay for the shipping if you decide to sell to them. The ones they did not take I donated to the library or put in a box at our local grocery store with a sign that said free books. The cashier said they were ALL gone by the end of the day.
@mollygoodwin76252 жыл бұрын
Am I the only one that uses the bra/ swimsuit inserts ALL of the time?
@mariangeles762 жыл бұрын
TFS 🥰
@giennefarcais68342 жыл бұрын
Where can buttons be recycled? Anywhere?? This would be more helpful if you gave a list of where things could be donated or recycled. People are hesitant (rightly so) to just throw things away that still have useful life in them.
@queenofputrescence51672 жыл бұрын
I just threw all of mine in a quart size ziplock bag and gave them to Goodwill. I figured some crafter would buy them.
@teddy-37652 жыл бұрын
It would be a hard job to list that information for every country where an internet video will be seen.
@sabineschroter10122 жыл бұрын
Gienne, since you are able to use KZbin - I trust that you are able to use Google too and find those information yourself. She is not your servant.
@065176adb Жыл бұрын
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@annecarr31712 жыл бұрын
Give the buttons to pla es that teach people how to sew.
@barbaraschreiber29922 жыл бұрын
Replace a lost button: put the garment aside until you can get to a fabric store where you'll probably buy a card of buttons just to replace one lost button and toss the extras? Or, Hunt through a thrift store for a something that has a button that matches the
@barbaraschreiber29922 жыл бұрын
...one you've lost, buy the garment, keep the btton you need, and 'declutter' that thrift store garment? Or look in the bottom of that drawer RIGHT IN YOUR OWN HOME. How much space do a few extra buttons take up? Having them there is like having part of a clothing-first aid kit
@TheTynnee12 жыл бұрын
😂 as I watch this video, I was decanting extra buttons! I finally decided these were worthless to my clothes...but Im a crafter...so "free" buttons!😃
@katyjoywells2 жыл бұрын
🙌
@sharenread86772 жыл бұрын
Buy 1 Get 1 Free is only a gimmick. It is used to keep people shopping longer. Sharen
@jackieruprecht35882 жыл бұрын
It's possible to unsubscribe to junk mail and flyers through the post office
@sducote68062 жыл бұрын
You don't do it through the post office. They only deliver it . You contact the companies.
@vic5762 жыл бұрын
I always say to myself would anyone want this & if it is in very good condition no stains all buttons on shoes in good condition give to the Salvation Army because they give to those in your state, so you will feel like your helping your friends & neighbors
@katyjoywells2 жыл бұрын
I love that! 💕
@davevanfunk89172 жыл бұрын
Going thru my art studio. OMG
@sallyannchappell56712 жыл бұрын
Perfume also has an expiration date and 3 or 4 bottles of perfume can take up a lot of room I know because I’m looking at them right now.
@katyjoywells2 жыл бұрын
Very true!
@danikeebler16622 жыл бұрын
The one thing I am having trouble with getting rid of is my grandmother's quilt. She made it for me in her 80s and it is not made well. It is yellow and more importantly, I didn't like her. She was really ugly abusive. I don't want to keep it. TBH, I don't want to pass it down to new generation because I want her energy away from the family. I feel guilty getting rid of something that should be treasured. Another thing I had trouble with was something from my childhood that represented me never dancing ballet again. It realized was bad ju-ju and I tossed it.
@katyjoywells2 жыл бұрын
That is definitely tough!
@barbarasevenoaks68212 жыл бұрын
Get rid of it. Free yourself from bad memories.
@cherylsosbee62262 жыл бұрын
Shred the junk mail....
@martivasiliades84072 жыл бұрын
Good advice !
@ladyskye31792 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I just found your KZbin. Very helpful.
@katyjoywells2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad! 💕
@sharenread86772 жыл бұрын
You might need to reset a button on clothing. Sharen
@kamalalfoul21182 жыл бұрын
my little cat i accept your smile only
@geethamenathil9792 жыл бұрын
Gratitude 😊😊
@CaliRani22 жыл бұрын
I feel seen! Thank you for this!
@crystalfolse32082 жыл бұрын
Thanks good info
@rocksarah19812 жыл бұрын
Great tips. 👍
@rocksarah19812 жыл бұрын
Inspired me to go through my makeup drawer. I've been meaning to do it for a while. Got rid of a ton of stuff I don't like or use anymore.
@rhonii62592 жыл бұрын
Great info. Thank you.
@giennefarcais68342 жыл бұрын
what does maximized minimalist mean??
@mariettedemarest51732 жыл бұрын
Lol
@moonmusicgrl072 жыл бұрын
Moving furniture around isn't decluttering it. That shouldn't have had it's own number.