CHRISTMAS DECORATION DECLUTTER W/ME🎄MINIMALIST THRIFTED HAUL HOSTESS WARE HOLIDAY ENTERTAINING TIPS

[@Jessi_Gill]

It is so refreshing seeing a KZbinr encourage the real reason for the season!

[@NatalieBennett]

It's why we're all here afterall!

[@mercurialpierrot7073]

It was Yule before it was Christmas. There are many reasons for the season.

[@NatalieBennett]

@@mercurialpierrot7073 and when I'm speaking of the CHRISTmas season I'm speaking of Christ as the reason for it. I'm aware that the day itself has ancient pagan origins and that's ok. But when the word Christmas is being used as the name of the Holiday, it's to celebrate the birth of Jesus! 💙

[@weronicaswonder8156]

The celebration of the birth of Jesus is mainly related to the pre-Christian traditions. Nowhere in the Bible does it say that Jesus was born in the month of December. Among the researchers, opinions differ regarding both his date of birth and year of birth. The fact that Christmas is still celebrated at the end of December is probably due to the fact that the Romans celebrated the midwinter festival on 25 December in pre-Christian times. In many ways, the Roman feast was reminiscent of the feast the Vikings celebrated at the end of December.

[@NatalieBennett]

@@weronicaswonder8156 yes! A great bit of history. We don't celebrate Christ's birth at the end of December because we actually think he was born then. But when celebrating and serving him is a 365 days a year thing (like it is for me) then the technicality doesn't matter!

[@emilyhoerr4775]

Love it girl that you incorporate Jesus into this haul/decluttering video! I have been following your decluttering journey & have implemented many of the same principles that you have. It’s so refreshing to watch someone that doesn’t go crazy with Christmas decor!

[@hualani5874]

Say IT LOUDER for people in the back “ minimalism is about being intentional with what we do BUY!!” 🤗

[@AlwaysAnna77]

I love that you are not letting yourself feel guilty or apologizing for deciding to decorate early. Not everyone is ready and that's fine but I love that you are just embracing it! Bring on all the extra joy and magic!

[@NatalieBennett]

My home. My joy! If someone has a problem with it (and plenty do... you should see my inbox right now) it's THEIR problem! I'm choosing hope and peace and joy and I guarantee I'm a happier person because of it!

[@lindsaysmith5318]

We need more of this joy right now especially!

[@annewhittemore3771]

I have never celebrated Christmas with gifts or decor, my family never celebrated it. We also never had any seasonal decor at all growing up. I love how cozy decor can be and I love the changing of seasons so much. I’m excited to one day start buying small decorations.

[@katemcmahon8843]

Snow is falling and there’s cinnamon in my coffee; I couldn’t be more ready for this!

[@NatalieBennett]

Sounds SOOOOOO cozy! I'm jealous!

[@katemcmahon8843]

@@NatalieBennett cozy and chaotic! I’m still chasing an 11 month old around

[@NatalieBennett]

Been there, done that! 😂

[@lauramccoy2465]

I absolutely love that you value hosting family and are willing to keep the appropriate serving pieces. Thanks so much for being relatable!

[@NatalieBennett]

I LOVEEEEEE having people in my home. It literally give me and Weston life to cook for and host people!

[@annwhelan1140]

I don’t know what this year/pandemic has done to me but I’ve been decluttering like crazy. It’s so refreshing! I also really want to commend you for re-using Christmas decor. I’ve grown up re-using what you have and I continue that lifestyle as an adult. It’s surprising and unrealistic (fun and enjoyable to watch) to see all the youtubers buying all the newest decor and even a new tree every year. I appreciate your lifestyle. 👍🏻

[@psymompa]

Thank you for sharing your Holiday Decor. Every year when we take down the bins, we purge. After the Holidays, we purge again since we are typically gifted Christmas decor. Through our 20 years of marriage, we have kept to the same five totes. Makes for easy set up and take down 🌲

[@alissarogers8104]

I have about half a tote unfortunately lol, I am a HUGE Christmas fan. We even have a Christmas baby on the way named Winter ❄🎄

[@jaegoodbrand9599]

I adore that name! I'm having a baby in Spring, hope you have a wonderful Christmas!!!

[@anashappydays]

Beautiful name! Congrats 🎈

[@clarissad689]

Awe congrats ☺️ I’m due the day after Christmas!

[@gdsgrl4468]

Congratulations! 🙏🏻💖

[@NoriDune]

That's such a beautiful name ❄️ Congratulations!

[@christinahardin9217]

Natalie: " If you have to tape the lid of your totes down, you probably have too much stuff." Me: "Nah... You just need to get another tote." Lol... 🌲💚😎❤🌲

[@madeleinestrecker4970]

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[@sopjoplop23]

Or a bigger tote

[@gracepattie]

Bad influence alert! 🚨😂

[@lifethroughhereyes3958]

😂😂🤣 that made me laugh so hard🙈. 🎄

[@marie-soleildobie984]

Yes 😍😍😍😍🎄

[@jenwrenredmcmoore880]

🎄🎄 I put my tree up early 2020 as well... I think we all needed cheering up

[@stephaniesnow7638]

One of my quintessential Christmas decor items will always be the Christmas quilt my mom made for me when I moved away from California to New York. It was my first Christmas away from my family in my whole life, and receiving that quilt made me feel like a piece of my mom was with me 🥰 a Christmas MUST!

[@brittianybidondo7899]

🎄Our first Christmas married I bought a polar bear tea light holder and a ceramic bookshop from the dollar store and I Adore them every year. My son made a pinecone Christmas tree at school which I also love. This year I started doing seasonal prints in my entry way and they're going to be one of my new favorite decor things! ❄️

[@honeylavender22]

Love love this video

[@NatalieBennett]

Yes! I'm the same way. Much less Glam and more nature which is how Christmas decor started!

[@tanyadutton3235]

So true about so many holiday serving platters and dishware being printed on the inside...just to be hidden by food! I've used white serving dishes for many years, because the are appropriate for every holiday. My color comes from linens, napkins, and table decor.

[@mv7325]

I love the way you are, it actually feels like we know each other the way you talk to the camera 😊

[@NatalieBennett]

Oh that's so sweet! Thank you for saying that!

[@dinag7513]

🎄Thank you!🎄You are amazing hope your Christmas time is filled with many happy days! Amen🎄

[@nohahesham5945]

Just THANK YOU, Natalie 🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@SuperGreycloud]

Keep the oldest, memories will never be replaced with new things.

[@felicityhealy6813]

Yay! I've watched all of your declutter videos 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

[@angiejackman2541]

My college guys were older and we didn't jump on the elf shelf train. We did get a Giving Manger which I love and plan to continue and enjoy w future possible grandkids down the road.

[@Savjoburr22]

Your videos are on repeat in my house. 🎄

[@cherylwiemann5863]

I love to watch you declutter, It inspires me! I still think you have a lot of stuff for a minimalist but we are all different.

[@beachlover4413]

Natalie, I love how real and down to earth you are. And you are so beautiful. I am so glad you are feeling better. I think that your not buying all the latest gadgets, appliances, toys and things that you see on other channels is so refreshing. I want to cut down the stuff I have and you are an inspiration. I just moved from a big house to a tiny house. We cannot walk through the garage or most of the house as we weed thru the boxes and decide what gets to stay (in case we move again), or what we really can let go of. My husband isn't so much on board of letting go (unless it is my stuff)because he doesn't like this house. And having moved from a house where the kitchen was a big as this whole house, I have a boatload of stuff I cannot use. Thank you for the inspiration. I hope you always stay the way you are. Love the kids-you are doing a great job with them!

[@noris3699]

I love how you keep the pieces from past holidays. In Sweden this is the general thing to do, I don't know anybody buying new stuff every year like americans do. We are all about traditions and I love how you want to give that to your children. They will appreciate it later!

[@NatalieBennett]

MOST Americans keep things year after year while still purchasing new. It's not abnormal here, you just don't hear many people showcase this in their videos!

[@danielastuart7523]

Thank you for being so real and for promoting peace with cleaning and creating a nice space in your home..i love your calm way to approach life.

[@micheleslocum1439]

🎄 I LOVE the M2M series and have been so inspired to do the same in my home. Thank you so much.

[@alisonsundstrom7411]

We have very few decorations but we have burlap stockings with our names on them and I have some wooden ornaments that my mom had as a kid in the 60s that remind me of home. I sprinkle those on our tree ☺️

[@Shannonmurray1504]

We are decorating outside for the first time ever this year! Very excited

[@lonegamers7826]

I love the combination of de clutter then thrift what you truly need

[@JenVa7]

🎄 getting on the decluttering train 😊

[@somanyplusme7437]

🎄 I love your messy to minimal series!

[@wellwithmysoul487]

I can't wait to see your take on minimalism when it comes to your kid's gifts! I wait every year to buy my kids' gifts so that I can get ideas from you first ❤️

[@NatalieBennett]

I've ALWAYS taken a minimalist approach to kids gifts! My previous "what I got my kids" videos fall into this mindset! I hope to make one this year too!

[@wellwithmysoul487]

@@NatalieBennett I can't wait! I have 3 kids as well and find it so refreshing to be able to watch a KZbinr that isn't buying beyond their means! We are keeping it to a minimum this year, (which is new to me) but I'm hoping it can make the season more intimate and special for our family! ❤️

[@taylersangiorgio281]

🎅🎄 so love the Christmas decor!

[@caitlinbures4802]

Thank you for the motivation! I have been decluttering all year thanks to the Minimal Mom. 😁 I have donated three minivans FULL (yes I mean full) of stuff and probably trashed that or more and it feels so amazing! I just did my fall holiday stuff when I pulled it out and I really can’t wait to do my Christmas stuff!!!! I enjoy and appreciate the things we kept way more then Before when they were lost in all the junk! And I’m so intentional about what I bring into our home but it makes it more fun to find that perfect thing we need. Have fun decorating and I love the white bowls😉

[@suezannek6535]

Awesome Video!! 🎄 look forward to the holiday content

[@feleciaa1]

Let me start by saying how much I love your home and how calming it looks. The domed cake plate made me think about the one my Dad gave me as a young adult. I've kept it for years because I can turn the plate and dome upside down and use it as a punch/serving bowl(and of course it has sentimental value). Just recently I got rid of a lot of dishes and mugs, because It's only two of us and I'm pretty much the only one that uses them. 🤣 THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR REMINDER & REAL REASON FOR THE SEASON! 🤍🤍🤍

[@ashleymonahan8299]

So ready!! I have already started decorating for Christmas.... I don’t know why but I’m fine with skipping thanksgiving this year and going straight to the good stuff. I think Christmas is going to be very special this year!

[@NatalieBennett]

You do you!!!! 🎄🎄🎄

[@cherylannjohnson8801]

Great job...very intentional! You are inspiring me! Thanks!

[@lihan1544]

Loving this series, Natalie! 🎄

[@Shamrockin89]

The list idea is such an interesting idea and I might just need to try it. I’ve never seen this approach but I’m here for it! As always very motivational!

[@michellebiggerstaff6841]

Ironically enough, I was just talking to my husband about going thru the attic and getting rid of some of our Christmas things. I am very fortunate in so many ways. We live in my grandparents old house. Unfortunately, there is still tons of there things still in the attic. So, along with my 26 years of marriage acquisitions, and my grandparents things, it's a lot. My goal is to declutter and get rid of a lot of things ASAP. I started decluttering/minimalizing before this virus started, then stopped. I'm ready to get back to it, and your videos help inspire me, and give me the kick in the rear that I need to get rid of things. So, thank you.

[@marie-soleildobie984]

Good luck 🍀❤️

[@iandrahanderi]

🎄 I love your videos and my favorite holiday is Christmas ⛄❤

[@audreyarsenault]

I wasn't going to change my bed or wash my dishes tonight until I watched your video :) Thank you for the motivation! I'll sleep better knowing my chores are done.

[@irenepapadimatosgeorgatou4876]

Thank you for sharing nice stuff

[@rebeccarendle3706]

OMG well said Natalie!👏👏👏... I have been thinking the same as you about "holiday tableware"... I watch so many American you tubers and the obsession with "tableware for every celebration"... Which I just never understood🤔.. Exactly for the reason you said! ... You cover it all with food, so you can't see the pictures anyway!.... In Europe we go for more monochrome tableware and use the table decorations to adapt the tablescape for each celebration eg.. Easter , Christmas , Halloween etc..This method is so much better.. 1) Less clutter and 2) less money spend and 3) less stuff to store that has a once-a-year use! .... Well done for bringing that point up! 👏👏👏 Minimalism is different for everyone... As you say it is reducing and only keeping what you use.. So in your case keeping more entertaining tableware due to your big family!.. But just keeping what you use... Or the part you use!... So true... I just decluttered all my dishwasher, washing machine and clothes dryer accessories because I never use them... It was so great... One whole cupboard empty :) I just love your mindset! I never buy on black Friday... But if you do want to buy something.. ... you should "only buy what you had on your shopping list (for several weeks) that you would have bought anyway!"

[@NatalieBennett]

Thank you for the comment! So nice to hear your thoughts!!!

[@raquelcaminero3717]

I looove your videos!!! All of them! 🎄

[@kellypruitt2362]

🎄 Love all these videos so much.

[@minnesotamom2854]

My top 5....Nativity set, ornaments from my childhood, a garland with handpainted ornaments that was my mom's, tree skirt that my mom made for me, angel tree topper that my husband and I bought for our first tree as newlyweds😊. I need to declutter some Christmas decor but will be tough decisions! Thanks for the inspiration.

[@auntieyaya8381]

It’s May favorite holiday as it brings a message of hope. It’s the basis of my faith. This year I am putting Christmas early. I a tote and little bags.

[@dendrachavez4313]

Love this and your videos. You are so articulate while keeping it real. I’ve watched several KZbin videos and some people are hard to listen to for me. Totally enjoy your videos!!

[@chillibird2511]

I love the idea writing a wish list of what you are looking for as decor in areas of the home

[@simplynej]

🎄🎄 One string of white icicle lights for the front porch, 2 stockings handmade by my mom (mine when I was a kid, and my hubby's when we got married), and a small box of tiny glass ornaments that were my grandmother-in- law's. That's everything I possess for the December holiday. Only the string of lights ever comes out. I can't part with the stockings, but the ornaments might go some day. I enjoy going to the houses of people who go "all out" though - I'm not a scrooge. I just hate putting it all away after the holiday is over. Ha!!!

[@bentley1530]

This video comes at the perfect time for me because I took a few days off from work to deep clean and de-clutter as my first steps to prepare for the holiday season. I started Friday and can use this motivation to continue on today.🎄

[@NatalieBennett]

Yay! Get it, friend! 🎄

[@RVthereyetmemaw]

Love all of your ideas and taste! 🎄 Wreath, tree, snowmen, blankets, pillows, candles, snowmen sign, nativity, count down till Christmas, snowman cookie jar...

[@sarapawsonherrington2595]

I'm so glad that you celebrate the reason for the season!

[@veronica.aztxco]

Thank you for this series and all of your cleaning videos through the years! I have been going through and watching all the old cleaning videos of when all yours kids were so little and it gives me such encouragement that it can be done! I have 2 under 2 (Irish twins) and it is difficult to find motivation to get it all done- your channel has been a gift to me and my family :) God bless you all!

[@helenes52]

The glass tray that you have with the Dome. I think if you turn the bottom over the Dome fits inside it and it becomes a serving Bowl. That's the handle of the Dome will fit into the underneath of the stand. That's the way mine used to work

[@brandonarcega333]

Christmas is one my favorite holidays Natalie I am so amazed that Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Eve is coming. For one thing that I like Christmas from a gift is money.

[@andreeailie9053]

The idea with the list is great. At the end you are going to use the most important for you and what brings you the most joy......I have a lot of ornaments too and I think this year I am going to declute some of them☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

[@gdsgrl4468]

I love each and every one of your videos, Natalie, but I especially love what you said at the end of this one. Jesus IS the reason for this season. God Bless you and yours 🙏🏻🤗💖

[@storytimewithmisshayley]

Love this!!

[@SarahWarrior85]

I don’t celebrate 🎉 Christmas 🎄 but I’m still excited for you all who celebrate it 😊😊❤️❤️

[@katies5658]

Loved the video as always 🎄

[@janelledavidson3746]

🎄 Love Christmas! Always look forward to Monday to watch your weekly video!

[@mariasliwinski6210]

My top 5 would be: 1.Christmas lights 2.Wooden Christmas tree 3.Deer napkin holders 4.Dried apples and oranges and cinnamon stick with pine cones and nuts (as a bowl decor or add ons to the tree needles) 5.Advent calendar bags

[@sherriginter5792]

Thanks Natalie. I’m doing this year as well. I don’t know if I’ll be able to finish it before Christmas but I am definitely going through it this year! Thanks so much.

[@sherriginter5792]

Natalie their top also inverts and makes for a very nice punch bowl like for children’s birthday parties if you have punch or whatever I have the same cake stand

[@misiamisia6957]

🎄 I am mentally ready for Christmas to come.

[@janvan4424]

Loved this vlog! Thanks! 😊💕

[@amberrocha9731]

Thank you for the encouragement 🙏🏻 with all the beautiful Christmas items out their it’s hard to stick to your budget! I struggle with that! It’s so true that our main focus should be Jesus He is the reason! I love how you make your home so festive and cozy without doing or spending so much! You inspire me! Thank you and God bless you and your family!!

[@jennylhenry78]

Great watching the intentional shopping 👍🏻 and the encouragement at the end 🥰

[@NoriDune]

I'm inspired to declutter my Christmas decor when I pull my bins out. I have the itch to decorate early this year too!! ❄️🎄

[@mylenelemay1046]

Here in France it's saddly isolation again... so I need a little highlight in my life so I will welcome all the Christmas magic earlier this year 🎀🎄❤️ cause I feel like a need magic in my life right now. Thank you for distracted me 💋 always a pleasure to watch your video 🙏 Xoxo

[@tinamoore6352]

🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄I’ve watched the entire series and have gotten rid of so much stuff and I wasn’t even cluttered before. You are such an inspiration.

[@username00009]

I love how you listed what you thought was in the tubs before you opened them - I’m going to try that. I’m also decorating early this year after seeing Emily Ley do so.

[@erinolsen9183]

I've been purging so much of our stuff for a couple years now. I'm excited to see all my Christmas decor 🎄

[@jennyphillips945]

🎄hi Natalie I had lots inspiration while watching your messy minimal series and rest of your wonderful videos , I move out of parents back in February I didn't reliese how much stuff I had , so I did decluttering with you and reduce my stuff to 60% with work still to do, now I'm on the journey to get minimal amount Christmas decorations

[@shelbymackay6888]

Definitely our Christmas tree, but another must have item is my grandmothers antique Santa and Mrs. Clause piece. It always reminds me of my childhood ❤️

[@briannawilliams8779]

My heart melted a little when I saw the snowy day book, but not because you gave it away. It's always been sentimental to me for some reason though so I've always kept mine! Also I completely agree with what you were saying about sets. Not everything is always functional so there's no reason to keep it all

[@hardwicktammy]

🎄 I love these videos. Thank you!

[@lelegrazi]

I love decluttering with you. You have helped me so much. I’m in this process for over a year and sometimes I get discouraged, but I put on one of your videos and keep going. So, thank you so much!!!

[@NatalieBennett]

You are so welcome!

[@carolinasousarovers]

🎄 I am pretty new at your channel but I went through a lot of videos already. I'm loving them! Specially this Messy to Minimal series. I'm not sure I will ever become a minimalist but I have a lot of decluttering to do...

[@newmoondarkmoon]

What you said around 14:14 has been a big factor in decluttering for me lately. If I’m not using something any longer in one space or for one purpose I’ll find myself thinking really hard about what or where I could use it for in another part of the house. That to me I’d a sign that I do not WANT or need the item and I should let it go.

[@veronikamakovnikova4957]

I try decluter christmas staff every year, but I'm ending to keep almost everything. I love christmas decor so much, I can't do this. But I love your video. Maybe I try this year again.

[@jagodab4074]

🎄sending love from Poland xxx

[@NicolePalmervlogs]

Girl you get stuff done!! I love it !!

[@heathercheatham2598]

We’ve done the same concept as the giving manger for several years- we use our doll bed and a baby doll and yellow construction paper we write on each year to show the kind things and acts of service done and then put baby Jesus in the manger under the tree Christmas Eve and review what’s written on the “straw” as we put them in leading up to Christmas and often again on Christmas Day. It’s so sweet to hear my kiddos saying sweet things about their siblings.

[@christinaburnett7166]

I absolutely LOVE your list idea!! 🎄🎀 Really hilights what we love/value vs what we think we should keep.❤️

[@uniquelyanusmita]

I just have a huge excitement for this part of the year to begin and your videos are just so perfect to binge watch and start this holiday season though that this year is different from the other years..🤎🤎❤️❤️

[@applesauce8258]

Yayy!! I absolutely love the Christmas/Holiday season. Especially this year, I’m ready for some cozy and jolly feels in my house. :)

[@NatalieBennett]

Happy holidays!

[@antoniajagodic]

Amazing, can't wait for Christmas 😘

[@asisqueezylovediary6474]

Mini Xmas tree with ornaments and light lights for in and out the home, candle holder, 2 mugs, kind of miseltow and sock. My Xmas, deco now is very minimal bc I decluttered 90 % of my things. All fits in a small box.

[@noelleriley5919]

🎄LOVE your videos!!!

[@ericagoehring1089]

🎄 I love the series, Natalie! Thanks for all of your hard work!

[@denettemay88]

This series has helped motivate me to de clutter my house 😊😊 🎄

[@DanieW1228]

Every time I need to organize something I play your decluttering series on repeat 😂 so high quality and motivating! Can you do a video on what to put on a wedding registry? Aka what you’ll actually use? Getting married next year and could use some help since we won’t have much storage space! 💕

[@NatalieBennett]

This is a video on my ideas list! Thanks for the request!

[@babyfruitloops]

i love love love your channel ❤️

[@tessazeller9587]

🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄love watching your videos. They give me so much motivation to declutter my house

[@jacquelyn.kay1109]

I really like your list idea for things to keep and things to fill in the spots in your house. That really helps you bring things in with intention! A lot of times when I shop for holiday decor I just go in thinking "what will look cute in my house?"