5 MAIN THINGS TO GET RID OF FIRST FOR MAXIMUM VISUAL EFFECTIVENESS - MINIMALISM

[@nancyquarella6709]

The last thing i want to do at bedtime is put sheets on my bed! I think 2 sets is still pretty minimal.

[@66block84]

My wife died in the summer of 2022, I almost died this past Spring. Surgery and drugs kept & are keeping me alive. I finally have started to declutter. Thanks for this. My brothers warned me that if I died they would just get a dumpster & start filling it up.

[@janigirl2296]

They didn’t beat around the bush huh

[@CarolinaZ501]

Best of luck with the declutter. Hope your health will improve !!

[@66block84]

@@janigirl2296 No, direct & to the point

[@66block84]

@@CarolinaZ501 Thanks, it is slowly getting better.

[@marritjansen3542]

Wish you good health!

[@diann824]

Quality over quantity!! Since moving I’ve stuck to this! Many will hate me for saying this but get rid of some of the holiday decorations! I know people who have bins and bins ! Less is more

[@silverlake4209]

Totally agree with you! I don’t decorate. For Christmas I have just the Christmas tree, for fall I have one pumpkin. That is all! My kids are young adults so I don’t have to do Halloween anymore

[@PatriciaRamirez-dd8qm]

Aww. Thats soo hard to declutter i love christmas but im 68 and im on my own now so i have to get rid of 32 years of decorations. I have a 20 foot long wall of Christmas decor

[@underworldgirl1961]

OMG.....your hair is fabulous in this video

[@MyBlazingLife]

Yes! I was thinking the same thing. Maybe she switched up her shampoo & conditioner.

[@little.pixiedoll]

Merino wool can replace most clothes because they rarely need to be washed and can reworn often because of its antimicrobial properties, its not itchy, stain resistant and for every season.

[@janewick1082]

I do not want to own less books. I want all the books.

[@Julie-si3hi]

Yes!!! Hurrah a fellow bookworm!

[@danicegewiss862]

You can have mine.

[@user-sm5nu5fb1i]

I disagree with having only one sheet set, especially if you have pets. Two is ok to have. That extra one is for that just in case your pet gets sick on your bed at night. I sure don't want to be staying up waiting for sheets/blanket to get washed and dryed in the middle of the night just because I only have one set.

[@carolinegraubner]

Yep, this just happened to me this week and it's always late at night.

[@chrislear6676]

For years I collected Cherry Blossom depression glass. It was fun, I loved each piece and it gave relatives gift ideas. About 2 years ago it dawned on me that I rarely looked at the pieces except for my annual cleaning. So I packed them all up and donated them to our hospice thrift store. Hope that the pieces will sell, someone will love them as I did and the thrift store will get much needed income.

[@janegreen6043]

I do use an extra set of sheets. I only line dry, and if the weather does not permit drying outside when I need to change the sheets, I use the extra and then wash them on a later day.

[@rld1278]

I need 2 sets of sheets. I line dry and they take awhile to dry, especially in winter indoors. But I get it, I used to have more too.

[@trishalou592]

No! Not my Barbie collection! I do have my vintage Barbie collection from 1960 to 1972. They are worth a bit of money. I have 13 of them all dressed in their original clothes. They are up on a shelf that was already in the house when I moved in. I do get a lot of joy out of them. Be careful though getting rid of extras. Take the spatula for example. I had 3 and got rid of 2. Not even a week later, the one I kept broke. It was plastic and does get brittle. Then I had to go and buy another one. It has happened with clothes also. Just really think about it before purging. Nothing worse than getting rid of something then needing it and have to go and buy it again.

[@sallythibodeaux7992]

I agree!

[@lillywang6333]

Small things are worth keeping since they don’t take up room anyway

[@enigmascape]

You sound alot like me and grew up with a Mother who collected tons of stuff and now you want to purge everything... I have gone through a cycle of gathering for a few years, and then a purge as it all becomes overwhelming. We've lived in an RV for 7 years now, so yea... I know all about how quickly things can get out of control with excess stuff.

[@nicolemiller8314]

I have two sets of sheets, one for the winter and the other set for summer. The flannel sheets in the winter help keep us warm.

[@nataliebaker918]

I always wanted a library growing up and now I have an office/library combo. I love my books! My ex husband got rid of boxes and boxes of my books...and so I had to start over from square one. I love them and yet it is still time to cull 😊

[@lisamcgill664]

Thank you for helping people.

[@hoosierpreppingnurse]

For the extra quilts or comforters - I use my extra bedroom and layer them on the bed and put the bedspread I want to show on top.

[@LifeinLancashire]

I have 4 towels, 2 for me and 2 for my dog, plus 1 face cloth and 2 tea towels. I'm gradually moving over to reading digital books only. Once I've read a printed book, I then pass on to the charity shop or a friend. Printed books take up a lot of space, but digital books don't. Years ago, there was a trend where we all tended to have everyday cutlery, best cutlery, everyday crockery, best crockery, everyday tablecloth, best tablecloth etc etc. The 'best' was only ever used when visitors came, but all of the 'best' stuff had to be stored somewhere in the house. Thankfully that trend disappeared years ago, but I guess that some people who do a lot of entertaining may still do that.

[@JudyTeames]

You are so relatable. You speak my mind! Love your pets and you

[@mariakristinahawl1640]

Kitchen was first place i decluttered. I use 1 deep pan with lid and 1 pot for a 4 burner stove. My wall oven doesnt work and i wont replace until it is needed. I have shut off the breaker and now I use it for pantry storage! I got rid of all purses, now I just put a rfid wallet in my pocket, cell in my other pants pocket, and I carry my keys on my wrist with the band its on. I dont wear makeup so i have zero need for a purse. I gave away yarn i dont use and kept only the ones i have projects for. My single socks are thrown out. So im widdling down my excess little by little and am mindful of what i do bring into the house.

[@jbalconi5922]

I have two sets of bedding for each bed: one cotton and one flannel. There are two wool blankets and two quilts. I hate duvet covers by the way, because mine always ended up looking like a disheveled sack when the blanket inside shifted. A wool blanket just needs airing out, really.

[@jillmcaleese6514]

So fun, relaxed and natural today. Super topic.

[@PatriciaRamirez-dd8qm]

This was a cute video. U just seemed so real and funny... but yea im downsizing 32 years of stuff. Darn its hard..

[@tammyhoushour8070]

Well i use to only have one set of sheets for each bed.. well got sick in the middle of the night didn't make it out of the bed in time ..pucked on the bed had no spare...after that i had 1 spare per bed

[@misskirjolohi]

I have already decluttered my closet several times. It is insane how much clothes I used to have. IT ABSOLUTELY IS INSANE! 😶‍🌫 I have donated 7-10 huge bags, and I am still removing things! I am 37 y.o., but I still keep my school clothes! 😅😅😅Certainly, I am a bigger size now, so I am going on with removing things. My husband and I use only 2 sets of bedsheets and blanket covers, but we change pillow covers often (so had to buy 2 more!). It is really enough. I buy the cheapest shampoo and collect soap leftovers to clean my toilet: I dilute it the way you taught us in one of your videos 😋 and add small soap pieces. The old clothes I cut into kitchen towels! There is one more trick my mother-in-law taught me: she cuts a big dish sponge into half. So 1 sponge turns into 2! The old sponge I use to clean the toilet.

[@lindamyers953]

I cut all SOS pads into quarter pieces. One small piece usually does whatever job I need it to do. They all rust almost immediately after they're wet so I don't waste a whole pad on one small job!

[@danjuhas3094]

i snarked you once (about food choices) and I apologize. You're growing on me, and you inspire me to keep up. we're quite kindred, really. Debt 0% I've purged like 90% of my stuff. Thing is, this is not a sacrifice, it's a relief! anyway, upon your inspiration, book case is next on the list! thank you. Onward!

[@duanebouchard8736]

I keep my favorite books on the shelf until i have forgotten the text When i have forgotten them, i can look forward to re-reading them knowing that i will enjoy a "new" book

[@TheChitowngirl23]

I think two set of sheets is a nessisty have been vomited on by pets/children in my bed while I was sleeping not waiting two hours to go back to sleep...Also we line dry everything i

[@annsalty5615]

Being still right in the middle of getting rid of 'stuff', I think about how few pots and pans, dishes, etc., my mother had. Really makes one stop and think and come to truth that I do not need so many options in the kitchen! Thank you

[@pattylilly873]

Lmao yup laundry area.... put up a shelf and now i have stuff stacked on the floor in front! Thank you for this video! Im going to continue getting rid of misc "stuff"

[@MissRed-AKgirl]

I've seen people cover 3/4 of their beds with pillows. WHAT?!? Make it make sense

[@Richard-qx8jk]

I’ve been a subscriber for years now, and love your content. I just have to say that you are a very beautiful woman!

[@Pondapple]

Kitchen looks super great!

[@LS-um3zq]

Two sets of bedding is best because you can forget to put it in the drier in a split second.

[@hazelnutbix]

European here! I have to have two sets of bedding as we don't have a dryer. All our laundry goes on the line and sometimes the changing of the bed and the weather don't work out. I also have an Eco Egg for laundry. It has saved me many euros in laundry detergent.

[@marjoriesmith4839]

What is a eco egg?

[@marjoriesmith4839]

What is a eco egg?

[@marjoriesmith4839]

What is a eco egg?

[@marjoriesmith4839]

What is a eco egg?

[@marjoriesmith4839]

What is a eco egg?

[@donnacolwell3988]

I will never get rid of my kitty figurines! LOL!

[@D7cooper]

I enjoy your content. You're funny and helpful. Confession: that Barbie comment stung. Not only do I have hundreds of Barbies, I also have many other doll and action figure series. I have furniture and vehicles and more clothes for my plastic posse than I have for myself. When I see your beautifully blank walls, I imagine them lined with shelves and filled with dolls and action figures peering back at you. Insert evil cackle. Kidding. Yes, I admire you. I'll likely never become a minimalist, but your tips and suggestions are helping me cull my excesses. Thanks for sharing.

[@raineedaytinyfilms]

Dana K White here on KZbin has the BEST decluttering steps, but YES start small

[@BellaCinco]

Your hair looks nice!

[@pat34lee]

I would like to live more like that but not yet. I have clothes, houseware, papers and various stuff going back to the 80s. My sheets don't go out until they start tearing apart. I have rarely thrown out anything useful that I didn't regret months or years later when I or others had need of them.

[@AnimalFarm341]

Love that you have extra biblical books! 👏👏👏

[@ParkDari]

I cut down all of my favorite T-shirts to quilt them. They take up a fraction of the space I now only have 10 shirts, four pants, three dresses and five jackets and about six pairs of shoes. My closet looks fabulous.

[@justamom789]

I LOVE your videos....and your personality...and your dogs...and your house and all the great tips, tricks and suggestions for frugal living. Thank you!

[@lindaburnside3832]

Vacuum bags are totally worth the cost, but in a pinch, you can still compress the volume of soft goods by putting it in a trash bag and putting the vacuum nozzle inside. Twist it tight as you remove the vacuum.

[@tikoy1955]

Good video. I’m down to two bath towels and two sets of sheets. 2 years ago I gave 260 shirts/T-shirts. It only emptied 3/4 of ONE side of my closet. I traveled a lot in the Navy and always bought Tshirts every place I visited.

[@danicegewiss862]

Im a minimalist too, but Im constantly in the process of weeding stuff out. Moving will be much easier this time. I have one small set of pans. I have a similar sized set of dinnerware. I have donated cases of books to libraries. I still have many left.I have many empty cupboards. When my inlaws died, my husband brought a ton of stuff home. I freaked out. We are whittling that down. We don't have carpets. We have rugs to keep our feet from freezing. I hate carpets.

[@MyrtGyrt]

Love the cabinet your books are in! You look very pretty btw😊 I cleaned out half of my (very packed!) garage last weekend. Thank you inspiring your viewers!

[@Curious-Lass]

I do the same with bedding. I have one set of sheets and one duvet. That’s it. I wash them when I need clean sheets. Takes 2 hours that’s it. It’s amazing how much extra bedding can take up so much closet space! I won’t do it. I feel the same with pillows on the sofa. 2 max!!!

[@nataliebaker918]

I have been thinking about doing this... Great idea!

[@lynnmaxx6848]

You’ve never really been a CLUTTER BUG, but, you’ve certainly evolved over the years since I first started watching. Truly love & appreciate your humor! 😂

[@Vantastictravels4ever]

Love this!! So true. I have gone to laundry sheets now. No more bottles of detergent for me. Takes up way less space and works great.

[@sl4983]

I like the unscented sheets

[@sl4983]

I still use Cheer for darks and will continue to

[@jenserrano3956]

💙💙💙I giggled watching this! Because i purged like crazy watching another video of yours! I got left with parents belongings and was going nuts with guilt and blah blah blah. I gave what i could to my children and then gave as much as i could to friends and so on. Never felt better everything has a home. I kept minimal things. The thing you said that got to me was nobody wants your things! And, then you explain what yoyr mom did. So I appreciate you 💯 percent!!! Thanks for sharing!💙💙💙

[@Aleisha313]

I'm the exact opposite, I can't throw things away because I think I might need it and don't want to spend money 😂

[@bwillan]

This is how you end up with 3 of every item, because your space is so cluttered you don't know where anything is located.

[@PrepperPrincess]

Then sell them and get the Money and see if you ever need them again. If yes you have the money to buy, if not…you have money

[@marynadewet4634]

Watching frm South Africa. Enjoyed your videos, even though for most of us over here, it is not extreme frugality, but the norm. The type of inflation you guys are dealing with now, is all I've known all my life. Still love watching your videos.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

That’s it! I’m having a clear out! Thanks Amber.

[@lindashipley5293]

Buy 2 throw pillows. And then a couple either holiday or colourful zip up covers to change on same 2 pillows now and then.

[@MyBlazingLife]

I sell everything I haven’t worn in the last season on Poshmark. I hang the hanger one way and after using that item I turn hanger the other direction. That’s how I know what I didn’t use and can then sell or donate. I used to work as a makeup artist and had a lot of gratis. Sold everything I knew I wouldn’t use before it expired.

[@LadyBeeSting2434]

@Dayna_Bennett does it sell well or fast?

[@bwillan]

I'm so with you on pillows for decoration. I watch home improvement shows from time to time and when they get to the end and reveal the finished project, you see it staged with excessive amounts of pillows. No one can possibly live in those spaces. Where are you supposed to put the pillows you have to move in order to sit down? It is especially egregious with excessive pillows on a bed. Most people only sleep with one or 2 max. The rest are redundant and need to be stored somewhere when you are sleeping. It is maddening.

[@vikkibendle1341]

I agree….so many pillows and cushions on beds than you have to put on the floor or a chair when you go to bed….crazy….

[@simply.connie]

“Why even have a couch? Just have a pile of pillows” 😂😂😂😂 this. Is. Priceless! Thanks for the video. Been starting my getting rid of stuff journey!

[@chrisl418]

You made me laugh out loud!!!!! Thank you! Long week...hard week. You are the best!

[@janetstephens9563]

You look great! Absolutely adorable and happy! I love your channel. I’m a Grammy in the Central Valley. I’ve learned so many helpful pointers from you. Thanks! ❤️❤️❤️

[@nickbakal1815]

honestly we just have too much stuff. I have cleaned out drawers, books, and I have a set a sheets per bed. it really makes a difference. I only have 8 bath towels, just incase family comes to visit. But I have seen people with 20-30 bath towels. Next adventure, my walk in closet.

[@PoetiqueMs]

I'm not a minimalist, but I don't keep things I don't need or love. I'm 80% sure my hubs is somewhere on the hoarding spectrum, though. It's maddening.

[@bethmclean6740]

Letting go of the old makes room for the new … which could just be a light airy uncluttered space that feeds a calm clear uncluttered and relaxed mind ❤

[@libertywest5835]

Yesss taking pictures helps! ( especially childrens art you don't have room for ) I've been doing the duvet cover thing for years now!! Def. Space saver!

[@melmckane2913]

Great Video! Instead of keeping all my extras i listed them for free to someone who would appreciate the item. I now feel so free!!

[@margie0777]

Love the bangs!❤ your hair is rockin today PP👍

[@ploppy193]

My weight fluctuates so much I can't reduce my clothes too much so I have to have 'big' clothes and 'small' clothes. Also, my bedding is split into winter and summer. Have to have a summer duvet and a winter duvet (and autumn), warm flannel and light summer bedding.

[@jonnaborosky8836]

Also, art. I bought a house with stained glass windows. I got rid of a lot of art because it took away from the art that came with the house. I seem to be a magnet for paper and office supplies. I have to keep on top of that, too, or it'll stack up and stack up and stack up. I don't need all of it, but I love it. I buy too much. If I never bought it again, I'd have enough for the rest of my life. That's my "tool shed." As always, love your videos!!

[@brendakrause5639]

I moved from house to Rv full time. I took my abundance of office type supplies to a local school. I included the different type bins also. Now keep my supplies in large ziplock bags which are easy to stash.

[@knotqueen2419]

You are so efficient and minimalistic. Love it!

[@sharonliquorish6528]

I've just got new wardrobes and only clothes that fit and i love are going in them, there is going to be a lot going to the charity shop, i like the idea of only having a few clothes that I will wear.

[@ParkDari]

I got rid of all the linens, except single set for each person, including towels. It turns out you’re right, you can wash everything immediately with no real downtime.

[@jeanne553]

If you have no extra money to buy plastic vacuum bags, just tightly roll your sheet sets and tie them with a piece of string or ribbon.

[@ginasewsandgardens]

I gardened and I cook up a lot of my vegetables ahead of time and freeze them but there's different ways that I cook so I use a wok and I use my cast iron pan and then I have a flat one that's especially good for pancakes. Yes I am a minimalist but I'm not going to get rid of things that I definitely do use. Here's the hard part I have plenty of room in my closet for clothes because I'm a minimalist however I have a lot of storage of my craft and sewing supplies it would look like your shed. There's just some things we can't minimalize. When I get a fabric and it's a good price when I find fabrics that I could use for my rug making I have to store them otherwise if I go out and buy something it's going to cause me a fortune and it's not even worth having the rug. But I make my own rugs so I have to save up fabric

[@tornadodorothy2800]

Time to donate! Im Choking on clutter 🙄

[@ParkDari]

I practically had a lifetime of credit at the local used bookstore when I moved away from Memphis after I donated hundreds of my books. I just got in the habit of buying a book and selling it back. My local bookstore is closer than the library and I like support the small business and I live debt-free now so I have the money to buy a book and sell it back for credit for another used book

[@dflowers1477]

Omg! After my marriage, my husbands’ friends’ wife bought me a Barbie for Christmas. Lol. I couldn’t believe it. It hung around till I had a granddaughter to give it to as it was some collectors edition. Thank you for these great tips!

[@lindadenneypu6315]

I got given a heap.of of scarfs so I used them to fill up cushion covers I had I was so proud of myself for reusing them

[@pomroy65]

I got rid of my books and use the library!

[@pomroy65]

@@joaquimrodriguez8961 I got rid of them by selling them! 😂

[@freeplayfrank7736]

Pillow overkill, I love that. It would be a great name for an all girl band. You are a genius. And good advice, I know it will help lots of folks.Thanks Amber

[@ScottTuckerATX]

My parents need some prepper in their lives they love to keep things because “ someone might need it”

[@janajacob113]

I am a minimalist to an extent. I do not like clutter and I love everything to be in order.I do enjoy decorating seasonally

[@mahadewiiii]

I never thought of “echoing” as a positive of minimalism 😆 I only have a few cushions on our couches… but we fight over them in my house because we use them get comfy, lay down or rest things on our laps! 😂

[@sl4983]

When I throw things away , inevitably I end up having needed them

[@9FatraBbits]

Great reminders! Just a few tweaks makes a big difference. Good quality pillows often come in a sturdy plastic case with handles and a zip. These are my bedding storage bags. I’ve recently switched to dry laundry soap sheets. No plastic jug of soap that is mostly water. (Im trying them out so this isn’t a review.) Imagine the cost of transporting these heavy laundry jugs all over the continent! I’ve minimized my clothing so much that hand washing occasionally is not a big deal. Saves water. Thanks PP🍁🍂🐇

[@joburleigh7983]

Thank you for the reminder about the vacuumed bags, I brought two today and got all my winter blankets stored away it's spring where I live

[@dawnbaker9274]

Everyone has a "secret" stash.😊 Mine is yarn. We called our knickknacks "dust collectors". If I don't like it enough to dust it regularly, don't get it.

[@MTeelTeach]

Really love and identify with your journey! 💜🦋

[@amychen2504]

Hahaha on the barbie dolls statement!! You look gorgeous as always.

[@joannacurran8475]

Dryers use a rediculous amount of eneegy. 2 sets of bed linen is much cheaper.

[@razsbags]

Solar is free when the sun is shining.

[@mahadewiiii]

Agree if you don’t have solar energy

[@zacktube100]

I still have all my engineering books from college. Those would be hard to part with. Some software books that are obsolete were easy to trash.

[@leahgary1107]

I so get that.😉👍

[@heidimartin6711]

Our city offers bulk drop off days and electronic recycling events quarterly, so beneficial!❤ .

[@angelashomper-klein1593]

I'm watching your content now since months and this Video is already one of my favourite ones! Great Inspiration, ideas and basics for minimalism as far as I already practice it. Big hug to the doggies and you from (South) Germany!

[@dragonflysparkles]

If I need some new clothes, I can't find anything that I would wear for three or four years. My couch pillows are to support my back, not fill up the whole couch. I have extra bedding, because there have been times when accidents happened and I needed them. I am working on getting rid of stuff, but a week after I get rid of it, I need it. Didn't need it for years, but suddenly I do. I really am trying to get rid of stuff, because I know we need to downsize. If someone just came in and went through the house, I would probably miss five percent. I need a friend that comes over every week and helps me get rid of things. I couldn't live like you, but I am overwhelmed with stuff.

[@FP65]

Excellent advice. I started donating tons of stuff in recent months. With every donation I feel freer. We have no children so no one to give this stuff to now that we are older. And most young people don’t want their parents things anyway.

[@rld1278]

Ha! Lol! I got into a discussion on one of your videos that led to me telling them you're a minimalist. They kept saying you weren't because minimalists don't own hardly anything. I told her there are all different levels of minimalism. She didn't believe me.

[@ShellyMcDonnell123]

Good stuff to know Princess. Thank you.

[@donnahilber8701]

you just gave me a great argument for going out and getting one new pair of jeans!!!

[@marritjansen3542]

I like your videos very much. You are straight ahead and intelligent. Thanks!

[@jillysartonyoutubeart3402]

Ive been watching you for years ,,, ive learned sooo much ,,, thank you 🙏🏼

[@tikoy1955]

This is an outstanding video!!

[@Dana-ee9pb]

My worst clutter was face creams/lotions. I finally figured out that all I need is one, maybe two, bottles of regular cheap body lotion for dry skin for my face. Yes, body lotion. If its too greasy for me, it simply means my face is not dry and I don't need to use it! Also my second worst clutter and the one that made the most difference when I got rid of it was large furniture pieces I didn't need. I recently got rid of 3 recliners and am waiting on one couch to replace them with. So much more room!