7 Mistakes Older People Make That Clutters Their Kitchen (And how to fix)!

[@tarynmaria_]

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[@LO-gp3bv]

I got rid of a 1910 50+ set of china gold trim. I gave it to a young Amish guy to give his bride. It is there tradition to give her a list of items and china was in that list. It was beautiful. But in the attic. So I’m happy she’s happy. Win win.

[@tarynmaria_]

Oh wow, that is so wonderful!

[@SDcatlover1]

Wait…you literally touched on pretty much every group of items I struggle with NOT parting with…especially dishes/cookware and decor passed down by family members; multiple sets of the same items; cleaning products (including gadgets/vacuums); appliances that I don’t use often; and, not wasting items from a takeout order, including paper napkins, straws, ketchup/mustard packets, and containers. In case you are wondering, yes, I am a senior 🤷‍♀️ and also a crafter, and have been doing this for years. My husband and I had to downsize to a house half the size, so I was forced to deal with all the accumulation. It took a lot of time to sort into throw away, donate, or take to the new house, but I got through it. Do yourself a big favor and tackle this before you get older, as it is harder physically to do it when you are in your 70’s and 80’s!!! Great advice in your video for us all…thank you 🙏

[@tarynmaria_]

You are so welcome! Thank you for sharing ☺

[@Carolyn-qd8mj]

I was just noticing some things today that belonged to my uncle or my grandmother that I don’t use. I think I’ll get everything out that I don’t use, gather it on a table, and go from there.

[@Debbiesdilemmas]

My husband and I will be downsizing next year so I’ve been on a decluttering journey too. The kitchen is a difficult room as we’ve collected for several decades. At the same time my son and his wife will be moving into their own home. I offer things to them and what they don’t want I will donate. As I have an autoimmune disease where I have daily pain and little energy I’m going at a snail’s pace but at least I have a goal. It’s nice to see I’m not the only one in this position. I urge people to start younger before their age and health may be an issue.

[@Carolyn-qd8mj]

@@Debbiesdilemmas I’m right there with you, super slow for similar reasons. I do find that I enjoy even small improvements which make daily life easier, too. Just have to fight frustration and discouragement!

[@SDcatlover1]

@@Debbiesdilemmas Amen…best wishes and prayers for you

[@positivelysimful1283]

I inherited some really old stuff from my grandmother, which probably came from the 20s & 30s. One was a rolling pin, but in time the handle on one side started cracking and it didn't roll well. I didn't have the heart to get rid of it so I hung it on the wall as decoration. Same with her old copper Christmas cookie cutters... they are cute shapes but enclosed and so the dough gets stuck when you cut with them and it's hard to get out, so I bought newer ones that actually worked but didn't have the heart to get rid of the old ones... so I converted them into tree ornaments. Basically anything I got from my grandmother or mother that is nostalgic but not useable I turned it into some kind of decorative item, some in the kitchen some in other rooms, so I can keep them without guilt or frustration from the clutter.

[@tarynmaria_]

Love these ideas so much!!

[@LaLadybug2011]

I love all your re-purposing ideas!

[@AnnEaton-xj6ic]

My mom always saved every cool whip container, butter, & cottage cheese container!! I switched to the glass containers with the snap on lids & got rid of all the plastic !! Great desion!!🥰

[@tarynmaria_]

Thank you for sharing, Ann!! ❤

[@moocrazytn]

I did, too, as much as I hated to spend money. Lol

[@suekpp]

Growing up, my mother saved every country crock container. It used to be the joke in our house that we never knew what was in that container, and it was always going to be the surprise! And by the way, it was rarely country crock. 😂😂😂

[@TXPrincessPaula]

@@suekpp Oh those Country Crock containers! Back in high school, I was a lab assistant. The large lab storage room started to smell really weird, not too surprising for the biology dept. 🧫 🐛🐠🕷🔎🧪🧬⚗🔬 However, one day I was cleaning out and found one of those CC containers....🤔 on a shelf...🧐 with a "specimen"...😳 a very old and deteriorating beef heart "specimen" inside of it. 🤢 I never saw CC in the same way again, and never purchased it in my adult life either! LOL😆

[@jennyjenkins877]

My mom has a stack of Becel containers in various sizes that's probably 2 feet tall. It's a bit of a running joke in our family but I don't mind taking some leftovers in them and then transferring to glass containers when we get home!

[@kbarnettbarnett8273]

I decided to get rid of things I didn’t use, need or want. Getting rid of things came in stages. What I was ready to part with at first left things I was ready to part with later. It came in waves of readiness/need. Now I’m in my 70’s and accumulated so much stuff, gadgets galore! I donated tons of stuff and I feel so much better for it. I didn’t want to leave all this stuff for someone else to sort through should anything happen to me. I truly did downsize and it was freeing and my storage is now neat and spacious. I also reduced pantry items and not stocking up on so much food items. I threw away over $100 worth of expired food. That’s wasteful. Yes I turned a page in my living and it extended throughout the whole house. It’s worth it.

[@tarynmaria_]

Thank you so much for sharing!

[@kbencsik1]

Love that you talked about the plastic. We all need to be more mindful about our plastic use and try to reduce.

[@tarynmaria_]

For sure! Thank you ☺

[@lazygardens]

I have duplicate measuring cups and spoons because when I'm cooking I don't want to stop and wash them. Same for mixing bowls, spatulas and some other tools.

[@TheDriftwoodlover]

Yep. I decluttered some spatulas and soon after when baking a newer Williams Sonoma spatula handle broke while I was using it.

[@susansweat9125]

​@TheDriftwoodlover that's Murphy's law at work. Why not just box up extra and store it in a closet or in the basement (if you have one)? Treat it like "back stock"

[@pkb1647]

I get that. But ya only need a couple, I got rid of a shoebox full Omg so nice to have space.

[@kbarnettbarnett8273]

@@lazygardens I too thought I needed multiple sets of measuring spoons and cups, but I really don’t. Right now I have multiple sets gathered in a box for a garage sale. I also got rid of a lot of dishes that I rarely used as well as baking pans, etc.. I don’t miss any of them. I enjoy opening a drawer or cabinet and seeing exactly what I’m looking for without having to search through things. It’s freeing.

[@lazygardens]

@@kbarnettbarnett8273 Each cook has different habits. I avoid cross-contaminating by using a clean measuring spoon or cup for each ingredient, so I use a lot of them. Same with cutting mats - I have quite a few because I use a clean one as needed, then wash them all later.

[@judimantos904]

I put 2 plastic bins in the bottom of the kitchen sink for cleaning products. If you have a leak, need to replace the disposal etc, all you have to do is remove TWO bins and not twenty five products.

[@tarynmaria_]

Great idea!

[@dawnsullivan6794]

I do the same. Bonus: If you have a leak under the sink the bin holds the water. 😊

[@grogers511]

I did this exact same thing. Left side is frequently used items. Right side is less frequently. I also made use of the vertical space by adding hooks for a few things. And, attached a box of Swiffer duster refills higher up on the inside wall with Velcro. I can easily reach in the box to grab one. When I buy a new box - I just transfer them to hanging box. The duster frame hangs on the door. Easiest cabinet to keep decluttered and clean.

[@HannahRainbow88]

I deliberately have a tub of dishcloths that soak up water, right underneath the pipe in case that happens AND so I can get to them when I need them.

[@princessdumbarton9877]

I line the bottom of the sinks with old vinyl tablecloths or shower curtains. If you have a leak it protects the wood. I also use old plastic dish racks under the sinks to put cleaning products in.

[@debbyfazfphotography]

I recently purchased a 13 pc set of Carote cookware with removeable handles from Amazon. I ❤ them! SO many nice features! I also donated my old, mismatched cookware. All of my cookware now fits into one, pull out cabinet drawer! So convenient! Oh, my goodness! 43 years of marriage caused us to accumulating dishware and flatware! It was crazy!!! So, I donated all of my old flatware and dishes. I remembered our nice flatware set we no longer used. I dug it out and now it is our everyday set! 😊

[@tarynmaria_]

Great job!!!

[@Bill-kj8io]

There is actually a good reason to store medicine in the kitchen (or at least not in the bathroom). Medicine is sensitive to humidity. The room where you shower is the last place you should store it. Of course medication is also temperature sensitive, so don’t keep near your oven.

[@tarynmaria_]

Thank you for sharing!

[@HannahRainbow88]

YES! Also, the top cupboard shelf is the high up place I can just about reach, so kiddo can't. I deliberately MADE space for them there, so parted with other stuff I didn't need as often.

[@lazygardens]

Good point - you need water to take most pills. And they are often taken with meals. Which is why my meds are in the kitchen.

[@sandygroenendyk5141]

I'll forget to take them if they're not in the kitchen. 😊

[@christianebirwin8463]

When I was rehoming items, before I gave them away to a thrift shop, or other people who could use them, I would take a photo of the item/s, so I still had a record of it - that was the nostalgia part of it -

[@tarynmaria_]

Love that!

[@CrepuscularQueen]

This is eye-opening and gives me a better understanding of why I grew up in such a cluttered kitchen. My stepmom is a very nostalgic person. If something was Tubleware, she was going to buy and save it, and it was going to take up space. She also would get new appliances every year, and there would be less counter space than before. Thank you for these ideas and perspectives! As a young adult, I want to learn from those around me as I take ideas about moving out into my own home and growing older

[@tarynmaria_]

Thank you so much!! ☺

[@maryd253]

I had a HUGE kitchen and when we downsized to a house with an incredibly small kitchen. It was AMAZING how many cutting boards and non kitchen items that I got rid of. My kitchen is now perfectly organized with just the essentials.

[@tarynmaria_]

That is awesome!👏

[@deloreshall5459]

Just went through Moms kitchen. She had 25 steak knives. She lives alone. Been working in hers but need to get more done in mine. Great tips❤😊

[@tarynmaria_]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@barbarak2836]

That was my mother with scissors. She had cleared out much of her stuff (I think she was still somewhat traumatized from cleaning out my grandmother's stuff), but she loved her scissors!

[@maricamaas2326]

Recently, after more than 3 decades, eventually moved our medications (which are not stored in the fridge) to the pantry. Finding this by far more practical than where they previously had been in the bath- or bedroom. Our supplements are also kept in the kitchen, since they're mostly taken with meals. Mugs without ears can be re-purposed in many ways as attractive, sturdy open containers - just as they are - without adding anything to them. In our home had been using them for many years already in the bathroom, bedroom, crafts corner, kitchen and study. Plastic containers with lids serve well to visibly store different sizes nails, screws, and other hardware items - keeping them dust-free - in pantry and garage. They also come in handy to store buttons and other items used for crafting/mending/sewing.

[@tarynmaria_]

awesome, thank you for sharing!

[@Lvd821]

Thank you so much for doing this video. I hope people of all ages take this seriously and especially like you said the ones that are older anywhere from 40 on up. Yes I am 72 I am blessed I'm very healthy and I'm also a very organized person and I am constantly sending things out. I have precious grown granddaughters that their style is not mine I have already given things that they truly want it. But the people make the mistake that are in my age group thinking the next generation wants all their dishes and all their things. 7 years of her life. And as I had filtered with her through her things when she moved in with us and then afterwards I gave things that even our grandsons wanted and the rest I donated. I have kept special items from her, as well as my grandmother. I have things out now that I truly enjoy looking at I have two little curio cabinets one in our dining area and one in my prayer room and they only have minimal things on them that are truly important to me that I enjoy looking at when I'm in those rooms.I just agreed so much with you I don't understand duplicates and people holding on to stuff and overdoing the plastic and even glass I understand saving a few of those items but I'd rather put them in a recycle bin that in our area they pick it up every other week. Or if it's things that can be donated. I live in North Carolina now and if anybody obviously has seen the news they know the devastation that has hit this state. We are blessed we didn't lose our home power anything but all this devastation is less than an hour from us and all around us. So it's the once reading this comment, please take a moment to pray for the state of North Carolina parts of Virginia as well and Tennessee for sure. I'm sorry I got off the subject. But please people listen to this young woman with this video she's right why do you want clutter all around you and not just in the kitchen either. Please keep up the good work on your videos and I pray for you and your family and have a blessed day. PS I just happened to come across your video when I was scanning through KZbin

[@tarynmaria_]

You are so welcome! Also, so glad to hear the hurricane missed you. What an awful situation :(

[@Mickey-jn8hz]

One thing I did was put out the money to put drawers in a 2 door cabinet. Every time we use those drawers we are so happy that we did this. I have 2 knee replacements and my right hip….so no more kneeling for me and there was no way I could get to the back with all the clutter, now everything is neat and we love it.

[@tarynmaria_]

Such a great idea and it sounds so worth it!

[@jamesknightreading]

Thanks Taryn. My fifty plastic curry boxes are now in the recycling! :)

[@tarynmaria_]

Ha! Too funny!

[@hennahannnah]

To consolidate on cleansers, I use the APC recipe (All Purpose Cleaner) as recommended by Midwest Magic Cleaning on KZbin. He cleans hoarder houses, among other places, so he likes to be able to sanitize. He says it works for most shiny surfaces except stained wood. It’s 70% Rubbing alcohol to fill a spray bottle about 3/4 full, 3-5 drops Dawn and water. I’ve been using it for several months and now it is my preferred surface cleaner.

[@marylumeyer]

Love the moose

[@tarynmaria_]

Thank you for sharing!

[@hennahannnah]

@@marylumeyer Yes, there’s all kinds of moose excitement on that channel! 😄

[@debrahalbert6578]

I Love that guy. He has a heart of gold. ❤️💛❤️

[@LaLadybug2011]

I watch Mack too and have been making his APC and even though he says "don't" I have used it on everything and love it! It hasn't caused me any trouble either. I wouldn't use it on granite or marble without checking with an expert.

[@KJCM-56]

Our small town doesn’t have recycling. I use plastic containers to put smelly stuff and grease in trash to keep odor down. You can use trash bags until full instead of changing often because of the smell.

[@tarynmaria_]

Thank you for sharing!

[@debrahalbert6578]

That's what I do also 😊

[@yesiownfrodo]

Yellow bundt pan: drill holes in the bottom and use as a planter, especially on a porch. :) Could make an herb garden out of it, or heck a bird feeder? :)

[@tarynmaria_]

Love these ideas!

[@maryd253]

Best thing you say “valuable real estate” ….that was a game changer for me. I moved many items out of the kitchen.

[@tarynmaria_]

It’s so helpful when you do that!

[@bex438]

Thanks for sharing Taryn, you've inspired me to finally get rid of a my plastic pots 😊

[@tarynmaria_]

You are so welcome!! 😊❤️

[@truneilson]

Once you go to a thrift store and see 40 of the item you are holding onto for $1 its easy to let it go...cause if you ever need one again you can just go grab one.

[@maryd253]

Perfect response

[@tarynmaria_]

That is a good point!

[@rmcnally3645]

This for measuring cups, spoons, and flower vases! !

[@alysononoahu8702]

💯... been thrifting for years, and I'm so sick of the 1980s stuff...trashy

[@olderandwiser78]

I have a very small kitchen with very little counter space. I do have some duplicates that I don't part with, like two sets of mixing bowls that were wedding gifts in 1967. One drawer is for some basic tools like screw driver, pliers, scissors, and a tiny brass hammer that my grandfather made. The larger items that I use infrequently are stored in a pantry in the basement. There are definitely things that I almost never use that should go, but the thought is maybe I will need that some time, so I hang on to it. I had both a hand mixer and one on a stand. Last month the hand mixer broke. I thought about replacing it but didn't. I realized that the only time I used it was to make mashed potatoes. I have a hand masher and I when I looked at the stand mixer I found that the mixer part detaches to be used by hand. It is very heavy so it is unlikely that I will use it that way, but I can.

[@tarynmaria_]

Thank you for sharing!

[@debbyfazfphotography]

I bought an immersion blender with attachments (on a Walmart deal of the day.) It replaced 9 small appliance/kitchen tools! The entire thing with the attachments now fits in my appliance "garage" with room leftover for my standing mixer and other items. I use stackable bins for containing odds and ends accessories in there. It works out very well! I also keep a vinyl plastic mat under my mixer. It makes it very easy to move.

[@tarynmaria_]

That is amazing!

[@juliemcmahan1207]

Yup. All of this, all of what you said is true! Thank you for this!

[@tarynmaria_]

You are so welcome!

[@TexSquirrel]

I plan on giving my kids my Mom’s stainless pots and pans. They are so much better quality than what is sold today. I keep my medication in the kitchen because that’s where I take it. A pharmacist told me to never store medication in a bathroom.

[@tarynmaria_]

Thank you for sharing. - the pots and pans sound great!

[@evasochocki5209]

Helpful information. Thanks

[@tarynmaria_]

You are so welcome!

[@hyacinthrose458]

You have inspired me to declutter. Thank you! I just went down to my basement and filled my recycling garbage can with plastic containers I have been saving!

[@tarynmaria_]

Great job!

[@kayscheuer9159]

Just went to an estate sale today! , wanted to go home and throw stuff away !

[@tarynmaria_]

I know what you mean!!

[@joannunemaker6332]

I'm having this problem. I'm glad you touched on this subject. I enjoyed this video. 😊❤

[@tarynmaria_]

I'm so glad, Joann! 😊❤️

[@HannahRainbow88]

I have a stick blender from Argos (UK) with attachments (whisk, chopper/processor, blender) which is plenty for the things I cook, instead of having lots of big, separate appliances! My 2 seasonal roasting pans act as pull-out drawers for my utensils the rest of the year: they earn their keep 😂 I zoned my cupboards in my tiny kitchenette (no pantry) which helps too! Uppers are: daily canned foods&plates, baking&meds, drinks&spreads (above the kettle and toaster) Lowers: cleaning&laundry, carbs&breakfast, storage&utensils, bakeware&spices. On top of the upper cabinets are baskets for crisps(chips) &snacks, packed lunch items, water filter cartridges&manuals (I have to keep them because we rent), and my husband's protein powders etc.

[@tarynmaria_]

Awesome, thank you for sharing!

[@TodaysBibleTruth]

I intentionally buy extra sets of measuring spoons. That way, I have clean ones while i'm baking and don't have to rinse them in between. I also keep them with certain products that I use regularly, such as coffee and supplement powders.

[@tarynmaria_]

Thank you for sharing! I do the same with measuring spoons - we're always baking over here!

[@hennahannnah]

My kitchen utensil drawer had become dangerous to open…sharp things reached out to grab me! I dumped them all out, got rid of 40% of the items, then created a Tool Annex in a lidded box which would fit everything. That box stays in the pantry, leaving my drawer very open, with only about 10 items in it. Who knew it could be so calming to not be attacked by implements! The pieces in the Tool Annex get used a few times throughout the year, but with each opening of the Annex box, I quickly check to see if there’s anything that needs to go. After we’ve become used to Lots of Things, living with space and airflow can seem uncomfortable. Now I love the extra space!

[@tarynmaria_]

Love it, thanks for sharing!

[@rosemarywoolley8394]

Thanks very much but I love my clutter. Lots of it makes me feel loved as it was given by loved ones and also some lovely memories that come with them. And it makes me feel at home. If I were to get rid it would be like emptying my heart.

[@tarynmaria_]

Then you hang on to it! If you love and use your things, then I don't think it's clutter!

[@jennywren8937]

Keep your stuff, you do you. Enjoy❤

[@JoannaLouise200]

Words of wisdom Taryn...you have highlighted so many 'imposters' lurking in my kitchen taking up valuable space. Two are a large electric food-fryer and electric veg steamer that have been hogging an entire undercounter cupboard almost completely unused for over 10yrs! Until you spoke it's as if these items were wearing camouflage...trying not to be noticed :) But I'm hauling them out, and they're going!

[@tarynmaria_]

Awesome! Great job!

[@elizabeths4371]

I pretty much agree with just about everything you've listed along with the reasons why we hang onto the stuff we don't use. I recently did a deep kitchen purge and managed to free up a lot of cupboard space however there are some items that I just can't let go of yet, although I might with the next big kitchen thinning I do.

[@tarynmaria_]

It's definitely a process - and no need to rush! Thank you for sharing ☺

[@bethbenson1931]

There are under sink mats that protect your wood under the sink from getting wet. Buy one that is a little bigger than the area so that the whole area is protected. I didn't know about them until we had a leak which turned to mold which turned into the whole area being cut out with saws. Had to have a specialist come in to do it all. One person here commented that she used plastic tablecloths or shower liners to protect under the sinks. Good idea! And don't forget under the bathroom sinks! Wish I had known about this before my kjtchen was destroyed! 😊

[@tarynmaria_]

Ooooh I'll have to look into that!

[@janetstonerook4552]

I inherited my parents' farm house and moved back into it when I retired. It had been built in the 1850s by my 2nd great grandfather so there was a great deal of deal of generational clutter! I've pared it down in the 18 years since. But I still have some nostalgic items.

[@tarynmaria_]

Wow, it sounds like an amazing house (I love old houses)!

[@RadCenter]

I have only three small drawers in my kitchen, so I hung my measuring cups, measuring spoons, citrus reamer, and grater on the back of my cabinet doors. I wrote the size of each measuring cup on the bottom with a big fat Sharpie so it's easier to grab the size I need.

[@tarynmaria_]

Great idea!!

[@famlbk]

I am happy for you that you know how you want your kitchen. Congrats. I keep two of those aluminum banquet containers to hold my dish soap and cleaners. If we have a leak, it catches it. Isn’t it great that women whether older or younger can decide what they want in their kitchen. They can display plates if they want or have nothing on display. Most of us know which cleaners we want. At 77, I have a green all purpose cleaner and a green dish detergent. I dilute it in a pretty glass dispenser as a hand soap. This works for me. Other women may decide differently. I am not old enough yet to suggest to another woman they should do as I do. . 😅

[@julietannOsfan1972]

Thank you for this. Great tips. I have a kitchen drawer that I really struggle with. It has a spatula etc that my Mum used to use. She didn’t really cook from scratch & mainly used the microwave. My Mum died very suddenly nearly 25 years ago & I thought that as Clutterbug’s 30 day challenge I’d be able to get rid of it but I just couldn’t do it. I got really emotional when I looked at it. Maybe I should put it in a memory box or a time-to-tell container that Dawn from The Minimalist Mum (Mom) suggests.

[@tarynmaria_]

Aww I'm sorry to hear about your mom. You know what you could do? Maybe you could display the spatula somewhere as decor (hanging in a corner of the kitchen?) and that way you can enjoy it!

[@lauragreen4899]

I have my mom's old potholders. They are pretty shaggy...but I use them almost every day.

[@denisemoore6134]

Hi, If you have something else of your Mothers', then maybe just keeping that would be enough. Sometimes we have lots of things belonging to the parent, when we only really need one or two more important things.

[@LaLadybug2011]

I don't think you have to get rid of every single thing you own because someone else says to. If that one little thing brings you joy when you hold it, look at it-how can that be a bad thing? Make sure it's out so you can see it any time you're in your kitchen. Let it bring you joy!

[@mysticzyoga]

Me: about to take a load to donation but having a quick cup of tea to watch....erm, also me: saved the bundt pan twice but now able to add it to the box. Thank you. Yes, mine is also a yellow bundt pan from my late mother!

[@tarynmaria_]

Good job, thank you for sharing!!

[@ritadyer9295]

Under my kitchen sink I have a long plastic container (low cut) and inside of it a couple more containers to organize stuff. That way if my sink leaks, the shelf/floor doesn’t get wet. We’ve had plumbing issues and it took me a long time ti finally figure it out.

[@tarynmaria_]

Thank you for sharing!!

[@solarhydrowind]

Sometimes we know best. I am 60 now and facing serious health concerns of my own, and Boy!, am I glad I didn't listen to every article telling me that the teapot was not my loved one...only in order to have an empty, boring table top? Now, if I needed to give it away (or put a piece of masking tape on the bottom with somebody's name on it) because I'd die in a week, or if I needed money to help a loved one, I might use the thought that my memorabilia was not actually the person I had loved and who had loved me so dearly, and I would try to sell it to someone who would appreciate it, enjoy it, and treat it well!

[@LaLadybug2011]

Vintage Bundt cake pans are cute hanging on the wall or used as a centerpiece with florals decorated for the season/based on the color of the pan.

[@tarynmaria_]

Great idea!!

[@jvallas]

Ok, I pretty much do everything you mention. I need to watch this again & again till I convince myself to make the changes.

[@tarynmaria_]

Wishing you lots of luck with decluttering!!

[@jeannedd.2709]

Watching the person cut the red pepper gave me heartburn, kept waiting for a finger getting sliced open

[@englishteadrinker736]

Great video, thank you. I have been hanging on to my grandma’s trifle bowls purely because of nostalgia. I don’t make trifles! You are quite right, nostalgia is a tricky one to overcome.

[@tarynmaria_]

It is! If you want to keep it - maybe you could use it for something else - like on display?

[@LaLadybug2011]

Trifle bowls make great fruit bowls. Fill with sea shells for a beautiful summer centerpiece-a candle in the center is great for a candlelight dinner.

[@englishteadrinker736]

@@LaLadybug2011 Thank you for the suggestions 😊

[@rusticrye5413]

I recently replaced all my kitchen doors and drawer fronts. All the cupboards and drawers were emptied and cleaned first, then the cull began. About 25% of it all went to charity shops, making a ton more room. I personally could easily have made it 50%, but my other half, who does most of the cooking, bless him, rebelled!

[@tarynmaria_]

Awesome - 25% is still a great amount!

[@mammaditobia]

Two days ago my 13 yo son told me: "Mum, do you know what I love more in our kitchen? That there is not only kitchen stuff in it!" 😂 Everyone has its own organization, but I love your advices!

[@tarynmaria_]

Love it, thank you! :)

[@pamhall2003]

I needed this! I am 81 and guilty of everything you said! Thank you a!!!!

[@tarynmaria_]

Awesome! You’re so welcome!!

[@lisag.m9774]

Inherited dishes- There is a trend to use dishes from different sets instead of one whole set. I decided to do that, and keep enough of a matching set for myself and a friend to have a meal. Then I just kept a few pieces of the others that will work together. Tons of sites online to see this for ideas. Some things- old toys and grandmothers mixer - I just took a quick picture of with my cell phone for remembrance. Also started a Pintrest board to share w siblings and cousins of toys and items we used to have.

[@tarynmaria_]

Wow, love that you created a Pintrest board for that!!

[@angelirohival6270]

You’re a very good speaker. I enjoyed this video. Just wondering how your dishwasher is next to your stove instead of next to your sink….🤔 Thanks for the helpful tips. I’m on a declutterring journey ( my goal is Swedish death cleaning) and I love watching these type of videos.

[@tarynmaria_]

Thank you! The previous owners did it - when we tried to move it to the correct spot, we discovered it was too wide!

[@dsmith9796]

Extra cleaning supplies can be donated to most any animal shelter - as well as old towels, sheets & blankets.

[@tarynmaria_]

Thank you!

[@deliarealtor]

Hang grandmas pan on the wall for decoration. My mom used to have old jello molds on the wall.

[@tarynmaria_]

@@deliarealtor love that!

[@deelong2862]

GREAT IDEAS‼️‼️‼️‼️🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@tarynmaria_]

Thank you!!! ☺☺

[@NAP1983]

I am stuck in nostalgia, I just cleaned out my parents house and brought home stuff because of the memories.

[@tarynmaria_]

It's ok - if you can use the items - or at least display them, that would make them not clutter!

[@jennifermarie8707]

💡: could keep holiday cookie cutters in the holiday decoration bin and out of the kitchen

[@tarynmaria_]

For sure! :)

[@rmcnally3645]

This is what we do!

[@RaeC5280]

I'm a happily single gal who doesn't use a dish washer because i just don't make enough dirty dishes for it to feel necessary. It finally occurred to me, it's an amazing space to store awkward things, like cutting boards and cookie sheets. It's been a great way to maximize space in my small kitchen.

[@tarynmaria_]

Love it, thank you for sharing!

[@countryfrau8328]

Yes! Mine is a drying rack for hand washed things great for everything no matter the size from a glass to pots.

[@maryellenyork2819]

The yellow bundt pan is October pumpkin decor!

[@dianethomas2279]

It’s a bundt pan. I have a yellow one. I cannot discard it. I occasionally make a superdelicious Bacardi Rum Cake. Need that pan.

[@maryellenyork2819]

@dianethomas2279 Yes. Dumb auto-correct changed it after I hit the share arrow.

[@dottieditto9064]

“Clutter-blind”😂

[@joannc147]

Love the video - good tips 👍🏻 Thank you!

[@tarynmaria_]

Thank you so much!!

[@FelisBoudria]

Love your content.

[@tarynmaria_]

I'm so glad!

[@anneburnett3268]

You could use the yellow bundt pan as a planter!

[@tarynmaria_]

Great idea! I love plants!

[@mkeen1808]

My scratched bundt pan is now a chicken feeder. Lots of handed down family stuff gets one season outside, porch, animals, garden. About Nov 1. They all goes and "new" used stuff goes to the outside for use.... Animals are hard on feeders and waterers. Elderly pots and plastic bowls are great for this purpose. I have LOTS of storage in my kitchen so as many cooking items are at hand.

[@tarynmaria_]

So amazing that you have chickens! I use my shallow plastic dishes and planters for bird baths!

[@velmacoen4485]

You are totally right on in this one!!!! 👍

[@tarynmaria_]

Thank you! 😊

[@carris2scents57]

Just yesterday I got rid of 2 huge bags full of old pots pans ect. That hasn’t been used in YEARS. Now I only have stuff we actually use. 😂 What a thought lol 🎉

[@tarynmaria_]

Great job!

[@carolynstewart8465]

The Nostalgia defense😢❤❤❤

[@donnagrifford7142]

Excellent points 2 ponder! 👏👏👏👍💞

[@tarynmaria_]

Thank you so much! ☺❤

[@dianethompson6804]

I'm 75 and I don't have an nostalgia kitchen things. I've declutter quite a bit, everytime I've moved. I have a friend that has 5 sets of china (service for 12). And she never has anyone over to eat because she has so much clutter that there really isn't room for company! She doesn't has room in her cupboards for food because of all these dishes. She loves her dishes, but they aren't out where she can see them. She refuses to get rid of lots of dishes that are taking up valuable real estate in her kitchen!!

[@tarynmaria_]

Thank you for watching and for sharing! 😊

[@countryfrau8328]

Ironic. My mom in her 90s gave me her china. I have my own.and now I have my mother-inlaw's. One set for each of our kids. Bet you can guess they don't want it.

[@WhisperingPinesHomestead]

I have more sets of dishes than that and I don’t have people over because I just don’t enjoy having people over, but I enjoy using my dishes with my family and switching them out seasonally, so they can take up all the space they need to☺️☺️😁😁

[@WhisperingPinesHomestead]

@@countryfrau8328My two girls have already picked out which China they want from me and from my mother so all of my sets of China have places to go eventually. And they’re young so there are young people out there who enjoy pretty things.

[@dianethompson6804]

@@WhisperingPinesHomestead my friend doesn't even use the dishes for her own pleasure! They are just put away in drawers!

[@goodenoughgirl8102]

Sometimes a great first step is just get stuff we don’t use out of the work space we use the most. My grandma lol. She was a great cook and an awesome human. But I gave away the big stuff and kept a few smaller things. I keep them in my curio with the other chatzkies so they are safe behind the glass and I can look at them on display all the time. Well also I have cats and I hate dusting lol. And if it starts to get too crowded in there, something has to go. I’m just more picky now about buying the “cute” things and I just sort of reevaluate the curio abt twice a year.

[@tarynmaria_]

Thank you for sharing!

[@2atthemill190]

Medicine should not be stored in the bathroom because of the humidity. Unless you have a hall closet, the kitchen is a better place for storage.

[@tarynmaria_]

Thanks for sharing!

[@TMcUKm25]

Lots to think about thank you

[@tarynmaria_]

Thank you!

[@SamyaDaleh]

If you really can't part with that pan but can't use it either because of the scratched surface, there are ways and services to restore the teflon layer.

[@tarynmaria_]

I didn't know that! Thank you!

[@melissaevans1461]

I struggle with the mail and the kids school papers in the kitchen. Its so tough. I had an office area but my husband kind of took over my area so now i need to figure out another solution.

[@tarynmaria_]

Thank you for sharing - I have a paper clutter coming up soon but that is a tough one!

[@rsoubiea]

I finally realized I don’t hang onto everything just because it used to belong to a family member. I only keep what I like and use regularly. Everything else I donate. ❤

[@tarynmaria_]

Thank you for sharing!

[@anstriagreenwood3365]

I have that same bundt pan - mine is green, from the 70s. Teflon coating scratched off - takes up space and I havent made a bundt cake in 20 years. It's going today. It's my only bundt pan though and the glass ones are $104+ CA on Amazon. Maybe I don't need any bundt cakes.

[@tarynmaria_]

Too funny, lots of people seem to have this same pan!

[@MissKD_Kat_MN]

My over the refrigerator cabinets. The one I can’t reach and never use. I store seasonal items. In the summer, winter hats and mittens. In the winter, beach ware items that we don’t need, but we might, in the winter.

[@tarynmaria_]

You just made me stop to think - I don't know what I'm storing in mine - I need to look! I love how you're using yours!

[@Linda-xp3ig]

Maybe your grandmothers Bundt pan could be used as a planter with a candle in the center

[@tarynmaria_]

Great idea!

[@habsgirl59]

Medication should not be stored in your bathroom because of the humidity. This is why some people store their medications in their kitchen. I have pretty baskets that I store my medication in and it cuts down on the look of clutter from all the bottles of medication.

[@tarynmaria_]

Thank you for sharing!

[@solidstate9451]

I never regretted to declutter the Spätzledrücker from Granny. I prefer Handschaben I just need a cutting board and a dough scraper. Take less space and can be used for other purposes, too..

[@tarynmaria_]

Thank you for sharing! :)

[@lauragreen4899]

I always thought keeping medication in the kitchen was strange til my husband had to start taking several daily meds. It is easier to keep a small bin in the cabinet with his daily meds and a few supplements/ vitamins we both take at breakfast. We can easily grab the bin each morning. Not clutter but convenience. All other meds are in the bathroom closet.

[@tarynmaria_]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@katiemay6079]

I have some Corning French White bakeware, metal bowls and a few things that were wedding gift s we registered for with....wait for it...Service Merchandise. I can't get rid of it but I rarely use them. My wedding was in 1995. 😆 or 😢

[@tarynmaria_]

Too funny! Corning stuff is so great!

[@jennyjenkins877]

Beware, you young whippersnappers... you're not immune to these clutter traps unless you're careful not to inherit them!

[@HannahRainbow88]

Oh I'm well aware of the hoard I'll inherit one day 🤦🏻‍♀️ I'm my mum's carer the past couple of years, so have been decluttering tiny spaces with her as the area comes up. Eg. She wanted to sew on a button, and I had to tip out the leather sewing bags contents so she could find a needle and thread! She realised if she parted with all the ribbons, buttons etc she didn't need, then stuff she does need would be easier to find. Now her sewing bag is half the size&weight, and functional... The same went for all the shoe polish and hiking boots sprays that she no longer uses / were rock solid as they were so old. Quick wins only, keeping what she says to with no arguments. I hope this helps anyone in a similar situation. It also means I get to hear the stories behind items now, before it's too late.

[@denisemoore6134]

​@@HannahRainbow88I have a secret.....I "disappear" things when nobody is looking. Guess What, nobody ever notices.

[@veronicaheaney3464]

😂 My problem - or part of it, is saving too many glass containers, bottles. And yes, I probably have a dozen sets of measuring spoons and multiples of every kind of baking pan. Am in the process of deciding what I really still need after having to clear out my mother-in-laws stuff.

[@tarynmaria_]

Thankyou for sharing!!

[@trinapemberton]

Im guilty of all these things. Im finally getting nexus prepared to do a pretty serious declutter this year before i move. I have a serious problem though! In crushing areas like home decor, i keep purchasing things. My baby is giving to be 18. I need to downsize. All my stuff is very expensive and alot of antiques, but sure what to do but my dream is to be able to move to a tiny house in the next 5-6 years... lol. Isn't that crazy!

[@tarynmaria_]

You can definitely do it! Maybe for the items you no longer want you can sell them. A lot of antiques sounds amazing!

[@amywery9753]

you could use the pan as a flower pot by drilling a few holes for drainage.

[@tarynmaria_]

Good idea! 😊

[@CanaryCaia]

I had two sets of everything because I bought the same for me and mom. I gave one to a friend. I have two sets of glasses and china. The one I like less is the one I use daily. The other which is complete and very nice, is kept for dining or gatherings.

[@tarynmaria_]

Thanks for sharing!! ☺

[@CanaryCaia]

I keep Nescafe coffee glass containers to store bulky spices and other ingredients in the kitchen. I corral them in rectangular baskets where 8 of them fit. I used to keep mayo glass containers for that but they didn't look as good, their metal lids got oxidized and they used too much space also. The bigger Nescafe containers are for keeping corn starch and sodium bicarbonate. Years ago, when it came out, I bought Nutrasweet in big glass containers which look great, with a classic vibe, and I store there the Nescafe coffee I buy in a bag, the light sugar with sucralose, cocoa, milk powder. All my glass containers have red lids so they look good together. I used to keep a lot of things because I watched crafts tv shows where everything was made into another thing. I made lots of papier mache lanterns and vases and a giant African mask among other things. I threw big bags of bottles, papers, plastic tubed, when I cleaned up because I wasn't using anything for years. I don't buy things that come in plastic if I can buy them in other way. I rarely keep them. I use some tuppers to store flavorings or mixed spices that come in small portion packages.

[@tarynmaria_]

These are all great, thank you for sharing!!

[@NancyFord-yt2nu]

Good comments

[@maryellenyork2819]

Lol. I have 3 china cabinets full of pretty things that make me happy.

[@tarynmaria_]

Love that you're displaying them!

[@solidstate9451]

One way plastic containers are great for gifting food. Having leftovers you give to neighbors and they don't have the hassle to give back the container.

[@tarynmaria_]

Great idea!

[@ruralangwin]

Who gives neighbors leftovers?

[@solidstate9451]

@@ruralangwin I have a great relationship to some of my neighbours who are single or widows.

[@bethbenson1931]

Please remember that when you are decluttering, many things from the past are worth a lot of money and should maybe go to a consignment store instead of a thrift store or the garbage.

[@tarynmaria_]

Thank you!

[@sandyheredia3027]

My mom used to collect the butter and other plastic containers, so when someone took food they didn’t have to worry about bringing back.

[@tarynmaria_]

Thanks for sharing!

[@sassysandie2865]

Same

[@princessdumbarton9877]

I actually use those square plastic tubs for everything.

[@jtixtlan]

I have a kitchen with a tool drawer. There’s not enough storage in the entry/laundry space so all the laundry is all over the kitchen table. My family comes home with their tote bags and leaves them on kitchen chairs. My husband ignores the office and likes mail in the kitchen. We have a beautiful kitchen that is too cluttered to enjoy.

[@tarynmaria_]

I feel your pain! It's hard when the people you live with don't share your clutter vision!

[@denisemoore6134]

My Secret 😆.....I "disappear" things when nobody is home..... and guess what, they don't even notice!

[@MissKitty2024]

I hang on to some disposable plastic jugs to use when I clean out the fridge... dump in old leftovers, etc, and seal it up to put in trash. But I never have more than 2 under my sink

[@tarynmaria_]

Thank you for sharing!

[@MaCookie7]

I don't save plastic containers but I am partial to tins. It takes everything in me to gift cookies or anything to someone using one of my tins. They mostly aren't fancy, cutie tins, just normal cookie ones from the store. I try to reuse them in my pantry for like items such as crackers etc. You gave me a bread recipe which I hope to try tomorrow. Wish me luck. lol Love your videos btw.

[@tarynmaria_]

Yay let me know how the bread turns out! I also save tins - they are perfect for home made cookies!

[@kirahastings9900]

I have the same problem with fancy tea tins. I use one pretty one to collect dead batteries for recycling, but have a hard time throwing out the rest.

[@countryfrau8328]

I use tins to protect against bugs and vermin.