30 Bags in 30 Days || Declutter Challenge || Day 31

[@rebeccajenkins4755]

Whoa girl don't go beating yourself up. The needle work gave you pleasure, the couponing helped out. Everyone has something they go thru over the years. I am so proud of you for doing this. Crazy Scott so funny. REST and march on!!! Love ya.

[@nicolafitzgerald]

U sound like a lovely person! What nice things to say.

[@jenniferv-m1056]

"and then you start seeing phases of your life" :) It's like an archaeological dig. It's like you're telling my story. I feel your pain and I am so afraid to confront my own demons. But if you can, I can! High five!

[@dublin1948]

Scott has such a wonderful sense of humour! How nice the world would be if everyone was like that. I know how frustrated you felt about the expired stuff. When I relocated to the present city I live in, I threw away at least three of those huge black garbage bags of expired foods, baking goods, canned foods, etc. from my cupboards and storage room. I could have kicked myself. Unfortunately I still find myself having to throw away expired stuff - even though I'm a widow now and don't even buy that much! Go figure!

[@kellyb228]

Take those shelves down except for a few. If you don't have all those shelves you won't have places to clutter up again. You're doing great...hang in there!!! :)

[@francinerollin2769]

Hi Sophia, well done but when I saw Scott opening the door, I start laughing I new something funny was about to happen. He is so funny you must have allot of fun you two. It is nice to see a happy couple and you also have great kids, they are so cute. Have a great day you are getting there. Hugs.

[@Jmelizabeth]

I am so proud of your hard work! Last summer I purged my one bedroom apartment. I was tired of it always being a mess. Between work and life, I couldnt keep up with laundry. I knew I would be moving in the fall, and the thought to moving all of my junk just about caused a panic attack. I donated or trashed at least half of what I owned. It was insane. I had 12 big black trash bags of just clothes. It was exhausting, and I got so tired of making trips to donate. I spent 2 months ,almost straight, working on my home. (I wasn't anywhere near horder status, and my home was clean (I am a social worker too, I know what messy is, and I know hording )). The most disheartening was when friends would say that they didn't notice a difference. I had so much crammed into boxes and closets. I found myself purging areas I had already done and found myself letting go of things I didn't think I could part with. i I once coveted books, but I found myself sellig 5 bookshelves worth of books I knew I would never read or read again (and never regretted). It was the most liberating thing I have done to date. Now I am in a two bedroom and can have the whole thing cleaned top to bottom in 3 hours instead of 3 days. I can find what I need, when I need it. what I have found most useful is maintenance purging. Every few months I will clean a space and trash (or donate) a big bag of stuff. And it still feels just as liberating. I have watched all of your videos and remembered my journey. Kudos to you! May you enjoy your home again!

[@teresasalowitz5113]

you are absolutely right donating expired food is wrong I have to go to food pantries from time to time I cannot tell you how many times is giving me expired food that I could not use to feed my family it is sad I think you are doing a great job the de-cluttering so many of us I know you have inspired me I have learned many things from you thank you to taking the time and opening yourself up to show others what we can do may God bless you and your family

[@jenniferv-m1056]

Honestly Sophia, your sorting and purging videos have made me feel so at home. Thank you! My house *used to* look just like yours UNTIL my mother passed away and then a couple years later we moved my Dad from the 40-year 1900 sqft family home (4bdrm, 3 storey) into a 750 sqft 2 bedroom apartment. Guess where I put everything that didn't fit into his apartment? Yep... our house :( My basement is now uninhabitable and it's overloaded with the crap my husband and I had stored (yes, we were pack rats when we were first married, afraid to throw out things that had a value) PLUS the crafting (needlecraft like needlepoint and cross-stitch and knitting and quilting and tole painting), keepsakes and photos and art and furniture my parents had amassed over their life together. Ironically my Dad often says "it's amazing everything fit in my apartment" Ha! :) that makes me laugh (and wince) because he doesn't have a clue of what happened to my house as a result. (I'm not angry at him, it was all my choice, and I feel good that he is so comfortable). Anyway, pray for me to have the bravery to begin the process of going through so much heartfelt belongings (and a huge portion which is CRAP). I hope to be able to record and chronicle it like you did so that I can maybe inspire someone else. Big hugs to you. Jen xo

[@jenniferv-m1056]

+Isabelle Balinska Thanks so much for your support :) I've started!

[@Kristina-gz2wu]

Sophia, you really have done a great job, in addition, it has opened your eyes to see where changes need to be made. Look at day 30, you donated books! That is amazing progress! I know you are pretty angry at yourself right now, but that is a good thing, as it will help solidify the changes you are making by building convictions about the clutter. When you look back at the 30 + days, you will see a change in you. I'm very proud of you.

[@brendarobertson2145]

thank you again Sophia, From what I see here you are a great Woman, Mother and Wife with a loving family and beautiful home. One of the things I like best about your channel is the non (instagram type) perfection of the videos. You have informed inspired and challenged me to declutter a lot of my stuff. My daughter just took a large garbage bag of boots maybe 12 pair to the church donation shed (prices still on), I can never wear them, just shuffling them from closet to closet. I may have gotten rid of about 15 to 20 bags of clothes and stuff so far thanks to you. Now it is on to Art, fashion and. home decorating magazines etc.!Some mags at 15-17 $ a pop thousands of dollars spent on magazines and I am feeling your pain and regret this, but a lesson well learned.

[@joannporter3882]

LOL SCOTT!!!!!! He is so funny! I think your laundry room looks great. I could feel your frustration. I felt bad for you. You have to admit Sophia, you tackled this series like a BOSS! I've said it before and I'll say it again......you rock!

[@TheDiana4527]

Sophia your laundry room looks amazing!!! What a Fantastic job you have done in cleaning out those shelves. Now when you enter your laundry room, you will be so happy and pleased the way it looks now. Day 31 was a good lesson for myself as well . I learned from your video not to over buy of products that you really don't need. I cleaned out my sewing room and could' t believe how much stuff I got rid of. It's stuff that I said I'll work on later (5) years ago. I'm donating a hug bag of stuff a nd giving some things to my sister that she wants. Love your videos!!!!!! Please keep the videos coming. I'm addicted to your channel !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TheAlexsdsd]

Don't be too hard on yourself, you are doing an amazing job. Anyone would get overwhelmed and tired seeing all the stuff but you have accomplished so much in a short amount of days. Loved this series it has seriously changed my life for the better. Slowly I have gone through nearly my whole house.

[@Jake92574]

Awww. Miss S. don't be too hard on yourself. Most of us have been there. I know I have and am still in the process of changing. I wish I had all the money back from the junk I've purchased over the years and tossed when it wasn't used. *So does hubby* Just keep in mind have far you've come and the changes made! I'm really surprised the former owners didn't put in a full bath in your laundry room and could have been the intentions at one time. Painting the floor might be an option to keep down concrete dust until you get to the re-do. CEO of Hefty. Hahahaha!

[@annewlarrabee]

Wow! What a great job you are doing! Your house must be feeling so much "lighter" , which must make you feel so good. Keep up the good work, Sophia. You can look forward to having time for yourself. Maybe quilting, crocheting, needlepoint, gardening, reading or whatever you want to do. There is a light at the end of the tunnel!!!

[@annewlarrabee]

You are such an inspiration to so many of us'! I look forward to your posts but you should probably get some rest and rejuvenate before you do more decluttering. Don't wear yourself out and then become sick. That would not be good. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@stellabella5269]

You're amazing Sophia! Thank for NOT donating the expired food.. I had to use food from a food pantry once, and all of the stuff I recieved was expired. I felt so sad, but at the same time grateful we had something to eat. Food banks rely on donations, if what you donate is expired that's what people will recieve, expired food. 😢😢😢

[@Terry8885]

Sophia, put that silver Tiffany plate under your water carafe next to your bed. I have one like that under mine. If the water drips down the carafe it won't get on the wood. The crystal and sliver looks nice together too. I got rid of a lot of stuff last summer during the big purge, but I still kept a lot of stuff because--believe it or not, I'm still going though those phases. You've done a great job purging, but I do keep *ANYTHING* I think I might use again. My problem is keeping things neat and organized. I would not toss out those extra bins you have. If you can stack them in a corner or the garage, I would. So what I did was invest in those steel five tier racks for the basement. I have about twelve of them with labeled bins. Don't go too crazy tossing stuff out. We don't want to be hoarders, but I don't want to have live regretting tossing something out that I'll have to rebuy in the future. Great vid!

[@msjenjenp]

The beauty of getting rid of all that stuff that makes you feel guilty is that you never have to think about it again. You are so right about the different "phases" of life where you buy everything imaginable to do it and then abandon it completely only to have to throw out or donate all that expensive stuff you wasted money on which makes you want to hold onto it. It's a vicious circle. A good rule is when you buy something new, something of the same size has to go. At least that way the hoard doesn't grow in size.

[@nboyer62]

Hey Sophia, the food bank will take will food within a year of the expiration date. What they say is the "date" is a general "sell by" date. I work at Target and we donate tons of food to our food bank in Pennsauken N.J. Also your animal shelters will take any food and litter as well as sheets and blankets. You are doing awesome and I'm loving that you are extended this challenge!!!!😊

[@snorthinorthi2967]

I totally felt your exasperation, these kind of rooms are the worst. I have an 'outhouse' that I'm putting off because it is full of junk monsters!

[@hiddenmeadowfarm6585]

Do you know why I LOVE watching you? It's because you keep it real! I watch you and I say to myself, "see you're not the only one who shifts stuff from one place to another"!! You inspire me! I'm not going to do it anymore. I have hauled 22 plastic totes of random stuff to Goodwill and I am taking 6 more next week. Thank you!!

[@mygreatchallenge]

+Hidden Meadow Farm woo hoo!

[@officeadministrator9316]

"CEO of Hefty"--what a hoot!

[@megan2176]

Sophia, please be kind to yourself. This has been an intense challenge, but it's not forever. This is definitely a learning experience, for us too! Keep going, you're almost done. Glad you have Scott in your life to make you laugh! :)

[@mosaicgirl4002]

Hello there Soohia! I've been watching your Chanel for ages now- & you won't believe it - I have just worked out how to comment. Der! I find your videos really most encouraging- & you are so natural & likeable. You do a fab job with your Great Challenge - mine too! I am older than you - & still trying! I am in a later stage of my life ( nearly 60, unbelievable - how did that happen?) & am a retired Australian Creative Arts academic with grown up sons. I live with 3 very bossy old cats ( all 16 & 17 years old) & my darling ( also bossy!) border Collie called Miss Em. Love to garden, do arty things & try to organise & gradually update my house. Always a great challenge! Thanks again for all your honesty & encouragement. I love the way I feel I've just had a really good chat with you! Go Sophia! Very best wishes, Jill

[@mygreatchallenge]

+Jill Jones greatings from New Jersey!

[@greenwillow5404]

You're doing an incredible job with Herculean strength, Sophia! Loved the beautiful box from Austria with the Lipizzaner horse doing the levade. (Have you ever read Eva Ibbotson's "The Star of Kazan"? It's set in Austria during the time of Emperor Franz-Joseph. The Lipizzaners figure in it). I was laughing so hard when you brought out that plank of wood and were singing its praises. You have the best sense of humor! Love your videos so much. You're so inspiring! XO, Kate

[@mygreatchallenge]

+Green Willow thank you for the book suggestion and the encouragements

[@lma1228]

Sophia-Great job!!! Don't be hard on yourself. Like a lot of the other viewers have said you are real and and a lot more of us obtain so much stuff but can't admit we may have a problem. I am realizing how much money I have wasted in buying stuff I don't use. I get the anger. I could have used that money for other positive endeavors. Haven't been a very good steward of what God has entrusted me with. Thank you for your honesty and your humor. I enjoy watching you and being inspired by you.

[@Jane_Snow_]

I'll say it again -- Sophia = Wonder Woman.

[@officeadministrator9316]

You are such an inspiration! You by far are not the only one who has remnants of past projects you are storing. I have mine plus my Mom's that I took when she passed away. She too had finished cross stitch projects in a drawer. One year for her birthday, I took (she never knew) a beautiful candlewicking piece she had done and had it framed for her. BTW I loved the picture of you with the horse, it was very French looking.

[@chrisrules1014]

Remember that this is all a process. It probably seems so overwhelming because you are doing all of the decluttering in such a short period of time. But you are doing an AMAZING job. I can't believe how much stuff you were able to get rid of and donate. You should feel proud of who you are becoming and try not to be so hard on yourself. Hugs!

[@Evey202]

Aww, you do look very tired but think about how relieved you're going to feel and how light the house will feel once you're all done. Keep going Sophia! You're doing a great job!

[@bluejay5531]

Sophia! What an amazing work you have done and are still doing! Please try to be kind to yourself, it's disheartening to see you beat yourself up. :-) I believe it's only normal in a family, with kids, and moving, and owning your first home, and both working, and also nostalgia from France...etc.. also I see the different things pertaining to your "phases" as a sign of your richness as a person, curiosity/interest for life and growth and experience and creativity! :-) And finally seeing you for these 31 videos interacting with your marvelous family is so precious, there is much love and soul and laughter and closeness. This is the real deal! Now your house is breathing more every day, you are learning in awareness and kudos Sophia! Every step you are taking in taking care to the house you love is also taking care of your family and of yourself...you have done such a great job! Maybe you need to take a break from it for a few days? Although I don't know you and am living far away in Italy, how I wish you were here to give me a boost to declutter my own tiny apartment SUFFOCATING with stuff for so many many reasons (and excuses) and blocking my life at so many levels..Sending you a big hug and a thank you for sharing, inspiring and spreading strength!! take care :-))

[@mygreatchallenge]

+Blue Jay you re starting your decluttering tomorrow. no more excuses, just do it!

[@bluejay5531]

+My Great Challenge thanks Sophia!! :-)! I did start on the 6th of May! Yuhuuu! and am catching up as if it my real starting point was the 1st (just because) up till yesterday (the 15th) have done 12 bags, and today I finally have a little time and energy to try and catch up and am working on several bags at once (throw-recycle/donate) I am not home every day so I need to figure out a way...but this will be "the warm seasons of declutter" for me!! Hope you are well and looking forward to your next videos, the chit-chat and the cleaning ones! take care

[@Poketfullofvintage]

Yes have a go at the 30 days of maintenance...you'll be surprised at how much more you can move out but not only that you see your effort and a birth of a new habit and you get to see your weak spots.......yes I know you already one them...lol...I think we all do know our own but there are those that we are in total denial about!....your a smart girl and know what I'm talking about......now don't be angry with yourself no need but learn from it and see the roots...lol...great going Sophia.....girl is growing up! When I was doing this a few years ago my version of your Scott kept saying" self inflicted"....by the end I was ready to put him out the curb...lol....now when I want to bring something in , the vision of him laughing and saying "self inflected"...stops me in my tracks....and I walk away without a purchase.. Knowing very well I don't need it...lol....the irony

[@Lizbetstyle]

Hang in there, you are doing great! Def. thumbs up and thank you for filming this series. I know it would go faster for you if you didn't, but I really appreciate the motivation. I've just decluttered my house in preparation for a move and realize I still have a lot of nonsense that I was going to move to the new house.

[@Kerakphillips]

30 Bags in 30 Days:Extended Edition!! You have inspired me to get real with myself and all my stuff.

[@simoneb.1179]

Sophia you did an amazing job in the laundry room. It is hard work to be confronted with all that stuff and make decisions about what to keep and what to let go. But when you are done it always looks so neat and clean. You could always paint the laundry room maybe white to brighten it up and take some of the shelves down that are empty. You are very inspiring :)

[@celestethorpe1469]

Sophia! This is probably the hardest day I have seen yet! Don't be too hard on yourself. You are doing truly amazing! You are doing a wonderful job little by little just let the past go. You are changing and becoming better. Be proud of how amazing you are!! You are the best!! Thanks for your amazing example. :) be lighter on yourself!!

[@thebookishbard1051]

You are doing a great job! Keep it up! You feel drained now but your ability to focus on what is important will increase. Don't beat yourself up, it is brave and healthy to confront your shadows. You are not alone.

[@phyllispartonmarks8912]

You are not alone hunny....I have to laugh to keep from crying. My "stuff" gets really overwhelming at times!

[@mygreatchallenge]

+Phyllis Parton Marks I know the feeling

[@MsAnna4040]

Your doing great at getting rid of stuff. I'm really impressed. It must,feel good when you see an area all cleaned and decluttered. Kudos!

[@OurFamilyHomeLife]

Cleaning is definitely easier after decluttering! You're doing great.

[@snickety13]

Dont beat yourself up Sophia, prob majority of the population has some type of clutter in their homes, including myself. Only difference is not all of us are as brave as you to show it on the Internet !! Myself included lol. I'm a shy person and don't film myself but thanks to you have learned some things from watching your awesome videos, I find myself checking notifications everyday to see if you posted anything 😊. Scott is so funny when he said I USED TO HAVE HAIR lol sounds like my hubby LOL.

[@lindajohnson6905]

I really look forward to watching your videos everyday. You have done such an incredible job. Don't be so hard on yourself. There are so many people that are struggling to keep their house in order. We all fall behind to the point where it all gets overwhelming but watching people like you go through the process of cleaning it up helps to motivate us to get up and get it cleaned up. Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us and keep up the good work.

[@annecharley1133]

+linda johnson So true Linda. It's so refreshing to watch Sophia, as unlike most YTubers, she is keeps it so real.

[@mygreatchallenge]

+Anne Charley maybe too real, no? LOL

[@MsLulufin]

Sofia your house is full of nooks and crannies lol love it! Keep the videos coming!

[@nicolarae82]

it's great that you go through phases. you only get one life (that we know of) Try as many things as you possibly can. today you are a cross sticher. ....tomorrow you're photographer. Don't let all this define who you are Sophia. You are a wonderful person, who tries her hand at all things, while inspiring so many others.

[@pamelaruth6909]

You are amazing Sophia!!!! God bless you!!!! As I watch you do this I don't think about all the junk and clutter like you said.... I think wow, Sophia's house is going to be so neat and nice and easy to clean!!! You did one hell of a job so far! And yes Scott is hilarious!!! TFS and get a good nights sleep and take care.............

[@Mysticsoul77]

Great job Sofia don't beat yourself up. You're doing awesome with the time you have!

[@queenbee063]

I know you are discouraged, however its actually working. I have experienced these feeling, and it has changed the way I live. My home is an organized, calm, happy place to live now. It's easy to clean, I have plenty of room, and it feels open and airy. It's been over 3 years for me, and I'm never going back. Keep up the great work. Xo Melissa

[@mariamabey6039]

Sophia I totally understand where you are coming from. My stuff is in a large container in storage at the moment waiting for the day we buy a home in Australia. that is a whole container and I have done without the stuff for over 18 months I know in my heart that 70% is just not necessary I am not looking forward to sorting that junk out. And like you I have unfinished cross stitch project plus photos in all sorts of places etc etc .I also have been wondering and looking back on my habits in the past 20 plus years just exhausting to think about it all. So hopefully I am learning through you. So a BIG thanks from me. All the best Linda 😀😀😀🐨🐨🐨

[@serenitynoworganisingvanco370]

Honestly, your perseverance is a tribute to your character!

[@mygreatchallenge]

+Serenity Now Organising Vancouver, Canada thank you

[@karielizabeth2059]

You're so INSPIRING!!! I'm young and I love the process of cleaning and organizing. I love watching your videos keep up the GREAT work!!!

[@TheEnglishRose77]

I can understand how overwhelming this journey has been for you, but you are doing SO GREAT!!! We all go through busy times in our lives - some days we're just trying to keep our head above water and others we're on a purging expedition like you are now. You are an inspiration to many! Keep up the excellent work, my friend! :)

[@friendoftherese1]

Hugs Sophia! What an exhausting month for you, and it's not over yet! You are having some important insights that I know will stay with you, but please be gentle with yourself. I think you may need a little break as well so you don't get so discouraged. You are AMAZING!

[@ashleyosborne7256]

Scott is so funny!!! great job Sophia!!!

[@NormalnotNormal1234]

Sophia!! you are doing so....well....I believe we all go through different phases and later realize its not for you then we let it sit. LMBO!! Scott.....I just busted out laughing....you guys are to funny....

[@luella2897]

You're so right, food pantry's really don't want expired food! I volunteer at one and we just have to sort it out and throw it away ! The same goes with old, dusty and dirty books given to libraries, we had to just throw them in the recycle bin. Ya just can't use that stuff!!

[@vickiglasnovich7056]

Sophia, keep your eyes on the prize, great job. Thank you for sharing and inspiring me!

[@lizeee7840]

God I love watching your videos, so inspiring. Scott just cracks me up too. Keep up the good work, I notice myself that it gets easier to get rid of stuff the more I do it. I'm going to miss these videos when you're all done, I love forward to them. Thank you!

[@mygreatchallenge]

+lizeee7840 thank you

[@pamela1063]

Sophia, you have been so inspiring throughout this series! I really don't know how you do it all. And I think you're being much too hard on yourself about the amount of stuff you have. I really think most of us have the same sort of hidden clutter in storage spots around the house. If it's neatly out of sight, we all forget about it right? If you could see our home office (and it truly is an office - my husband works from home in there every day), you would feel MUCH better about your situation; trust me, our home office is WAY worse than anything I've seen in your home! Now, if only I could bring myself to start this challenge... P.S. you are my favorite KZbinr!

[@joanjean3904]

You have been doing a great job Sophia. That feeling of being over-whelmed will soon be gone. The progress you're making is inspiring and motivating. Whenever I need a push I sit down and watch one of the videos, works every time!

[@StormyFae]

Wow Sophia! You did an amazing job in that room! This entire series has been very inspiring. Thanks for sharing!

[@mygreatchallenge]

+Still Stormie thank you

[@colombepetite]

I tell you, watching you is like a live action of my sub conscience! You say things I hear myself saying. You are doing such a GREAT job! I agree with other comments, take the shelves down that you don't need; I first thought that a few in the attic would have been good, but I changed my mind after seeing this room. 😉 Love you and your family, very entertaining.

[@rx7jap763]

Great work. Why not remove some of those shelves, stops you from holding onto things and creates more space?

[@paula5251]

Sophia you are a legend you work so hard and have a great family,. Don't beat yourself up, we all have clutter all over our homes accumulated over the years. I am also a "just in case " lady, just as soon as you get rid of things it's inevitable you need them. You have such a flare for putting things back to good use too! I have only followed you on KZbin for about 3 months but find you Inspiring, Funny (and Scott) and Hardworking so Well Done You. I am over 55 and would love some of your energy and willpower but I have started decluttering our small 🏡 house and donated lots but still have the sentimental guilty feeling with some things, must try harder . What will you be doing next I wonder🤔 🇬🇧🙋

[@Katie96519]

Just my experience with old home-canned goods: cleaning out a shed at my aunt and uncle's place a couple years ago, we found some green beans that my grandma had canned in 1987. We ate them last year. I can't vouch for nutritional value, but they didn't smell bad and they tasted fine. ;-) lol

[@marylyons408]

Yay Sophia, I love that I'm not the only one who is fighting the battle of boxes baskets, and bins. You truly do inspire me to declutter organize and clean. Thank you for sharing your life, without being one bit pretincious..

[@mygreatchallenge]

+Mary Lyons thank you

[@26alexther]

you did great... and I know the feeling about couponing.. I even had an anxiety attack just because I was so stressed with too much.I gave lots of things away and I'm still in a working progress of getting just what I need and not my wants. loving your videos

[@BellinaSkyBright]

I really feel for you in this video, this is the kind of clutter I have, the deep down, random, not pretty clutter. I sort though the 'nice' stuff and leave the rest in a dark cubby hole. I split with my partner last year, we are still friends. I am looking after our cat at our old flat where we used to live and I realise how much is STILL in these cupboards and sheds...I have to confront it really...he has not complained (maybe not noticed as he is a hoarder too) . It is not any use moving out, putting my decluttered make-up in a few flowery baskets and thinking I am ok!

[@joanb3907]

Great job Sophia ! Scott is Hilarious! 😂.

[@rickphillips3860]

Absolutely great! I kinda like the toilet - I need one when I hear running water! Very difficult job, but wonderful results. You gained all that air and you actually made a CEO happy! You are a Wonder Woman!

[@ericajennings351]

I can relate. Digging deeper is when it can get frustrating & emotional. Hang in there & take a break when you need it. You're doing great!

[@angiew1367]

You are doing a fantastic job!!! :) If you need the shelves in the bathroom, why not make curtains to go in front of them with some of that great fabric you have in the guest room closet? Enjoy the fabric every time you do laundry - which in a house with a family is a lot !! Lookng forward to day 32! xoxo

[@amyhowell4000]

Hi Sophia. Great job. I'm a little worried that if you keep this up there will be no videos left to do : ) LOL Love those decluttering videos. Keep them coming xxxx

[@Arl79]

You faced it and conquered! Great job : ) I'm still doing 30 and counting with you !

[@QueenVelveeta]

Great job Sophia. You are an inspiration. BTW, Scott is hilarious.

[@irenelloyd4247]

Don't keep beating yourself up , there are more of us than you would ever imagine ! I'm just so glad I stumbled on your you tube , it's like you mirror my life but make me realise there is light at the end of the tunnel after all ! ❤️

[@mygreatchallenge]

+Irene Lloyd good, they are two of us - we can start a club!

[@irenelloyd4247]

+My Great Challenge sounds like a plan 😉😂😘

[@natann127]

Thank you for doing this series. You have really inspired me. You are so funny in this video. The things you say are the things that I think when I'm attempting to declutter my things and my mothers things. We have the same issues. I'm amazed you have had the patience and stamina to keep with it for 30 plus days! Thanks again!

[@mygreatchallenge]

+Lisa Dusza me too!

[@IrethEaron]

While a toilette seems weird in a laundry room, here in germany it is very common to have the washing mashines in the bathroom... not entirely the same thing but similar situation. we surely dont hang up clothes in the bathroom or store much stuff in there but the combonation of washing mashine and toilet (which is part of the bathroom) is quite common you see.

[@ralugator]

Hugs, Sophia, and a big high-five. You are doing a great job. Don't be so hard on yourself. Thank you for sharing your lessons.

[@helenm4357]

great job, you are getting on top of the stuff, it is hard but so worth it :) screen looks good take down some of the shelves ... way more than 30 bags

[@cathyscraftylife1309]

I love these videos, Sophia! You are going a great job. I'm a self proclaimed hoarder myself and I've started lightening the load. I can totally relate to you. Don't beat yourself up. You're making a great change. Enjoy the empty spaces you are creating. :)

[@janicenapoleon1911]

LoL @ Scott!!! Sophia, you are doing great!!!

[@joools1953]

Cosmetics usually only start to countdown to expiry when they are opened.

[@peachpetal82]

Its a pity you couldn't move the toilet into the corner where the shelves are. You could build a wall and put up a door! Why on earth did the put the toilet in the middle of the room! You can tell it was built by a man! Haha!

[@redfernjewelry]

My laundry room is also in a bathroom! My husband volunteered at the local Food Bank. They check all expiration dates and expired food is junked.Love this series!

[@mygreatchallenge]

+redfernjewelry thanks for the reminder, I kind of figured as much

[@karasmith586]

You are doing an amazing job, keep up the great work!

[@verodek]

Sophia, you did a great job. Thank you for being an inspiration and being so real. Greetings from Belgium

[@JacquelineLP]

Just so you know Sophia I went to school for pharmacy tech and lots of prescription/otc meds are usable up to 7 years after they're expiration dates, hope that this info is useful to you, your doing so good! Way to go!!👍🏾

[@mygreatchallenge]

+DIY@Home thank you for the info

[@JacquelineLP]

+My Great Challenge anytime!

[@ladyradiana]

You've done an absolutely wonderful job as always. I've been inspired to go through all of my belongings and get super organized, I've been working on getting rid of extra possessions for about four years now but this time all the things I decided to keep are all organized.

[@cosmetica529]

You're doing an amazing job - you've accomplished soooo much already in 2016! Scot is super funny too :)

[@callmeaddymakeup]

Look up a pittsburgh toliet. It was common practice in mining towns. The miners would come in, strip off their clothes and go to the bathroom before coming up into the rest of the house. Many of them where in the middle of the basement with no walls surrounding it.

[@Myeverydaywifelife]

Aww thanks Sophia, I love my laundry room too. I am blessed to have such a great space. We have only been in our current house not quite 4 years. My last house the laundry room was only 4ft by 4 ft. very tiny! You did a great job today in your laundry room!

[@jenniferw1191]

You are doing great! Some people never do what you are doing now. I bet you will think twice about everything you purchase. That is what happened to me after I started to watch youtube videos about minimalism and started decluttering myself. I am not a minimalist but love the idea of only owning what I love and use. Keep up the good work and soon you will have your house just the way you want it.

[@mygreatchallenge]

+Jennifer Walker thank you

[@danagarza2844]

You are doing so well and inspiring to not only me but lots of women. I have a long way to go but love the way my house is looking. I have lived in two houses where the laundry is in the bathroom or the bathroom in the laundry-which ever way you looked at it :)

[@Tybrady9]

You are doing a wonderful job. I am still going with you as well. I didn't know how much stuff I had kept for the 4 years we have been here. Thank you for doing this challenge and keep up the great and excellent job!!!☺☺☺🙂

[@debbieflaherty3710]

don't get discouraged. be proud of yourself for taking action!

[@virgiesexton5048]

Sofia you have done such an amazing job. My husband said "well when are uou going to follow her and do like she's doing? GET RID OF IT ALL!!! I think uou have done an amazing job as well. Dont let it get uou down we all have habits that we could work on. Keep your chin up and keep up the good work. GOD BLESS YOU. ♡♡♡♡

[@Sarah-ij3hg]

You're learning so much about yourself through this process. It's really fascinating to follow this journey you are on. You should be proud of yourself and the step change you're making. Hope you maintain the space you're creating 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@mygreatchallenge]

+SassiePea_UK me too!

[@safepethaven]

You inspire me! Great job!

[@faythem.a9230]

Raising my hand here... I have a toilet in my downstairs utility/laundry/bathroom , not much bigger than your room. My lower level is all living space so that room is the main bathroom for the 2 bedrooms downstairs. Just have the floor painted and a throw rug, the walls are dry-walled, but the ceiling is all rough with wires & pipes, can"t really put a drop one over it, so we live with it :p ! I give you a extra thumbs up for trying couponing, I did too, but only have a few shavers and a couple shampoos left, never did it really big. I Don"t even get a paper anymore so no coupons. Many people will benefit from your donations of extras! I would not donate any expired cans or medicines either. Thanks again to Scott for the comedy at the end :)!! sharing with anyone I talk to in person or online, of course.

[@mygreatchallenge]

+Faythe M.A thank you

[@shellyleach3377]

You are not alone Sophia!!!!