Decluttering? Minimalism? Moving? Q&A With My Husband

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[@missylearned9821]

I love that dead pan comedic flair Grant has. 😂😂😂

[@carrie3206]

Grant is so witty and delightful! He had me laughing at every turn! So glad you shared him with us Shannon. I look forward to his future videos! Great questions and answers! ❤

[@Jeannes1234]

Omg you two are so cute together. Grant is a riot in a low key kind of way. Good luck with his channel. I think it will be a big success.

[@kimstagliano8826]

It is so nice to hear your mom is going camping with you. She can use all the stuff she was saving for camping one day, Lol. I love your channel, My family also went plant based in 2017 and we are minimalist. I can relate to your content. Thank you for sharing your story 😊

[@simply.clutterfree]

It's really nice to see partners involved in the minimalism/minimal-ish journey. My husband actively helps me too. It's not just one person's job to manage the family inventory.

[@runningmyselfraw1244]

I’ve been watching you forever and had no idea you are plant based! I’ve been plant-based for 15 years and absolutely love it. I wish you would talk more about it. I would love to get more of your perspective and recipes, etc..

[@kaseyfarmer8232]

Your kitchen is fine.... Grant has upgraded alot and its been painted... if theres something else that is bugging you thats a small project,,get that done....(my 2 cents)... take your children on walkabouts... see other states/countries....have adventures with them..... be with THEM........... the kitchen/house/yard..... can wait....

[@sct4040]

I like the older cabinets myself, at least they are real wood. My builder grade cabinets are so cheap.

[@annetteaughney9182]

😂😂Grant is hilarious!! Can see you'se are a great couple. Can't beat a good sense of humour and bit of craic.😄🇮🇪

[@susannovak8263]

“Just declutter the five-year-old“! Thanks for the Q&A. It was fun! 🌷

[@lottie1144]

My husband is from France and he came to the USA for a final project for his masters degree. He came to the USA with his suitcase and book bag. He jokes that not only did he multiply himself (we have children) but he also multiplied his stuff. When I first started to declutter our stuff he was against it. 6 years later I’ll find him decluttering his own clothes and tools.

[@Ksmoth1225]

I am glad you are plant based. My husband and I converted after becoming sort of sick. All of the conditions were naturally reversed within a year without medical intervention. You started so young, you can avoid getting sick altogether! You are so ahead of the game. So good you are teaching your children that it’s possible, without being draconian. For the environment and for health, it’s a win-win❤

[@Toni-747]

Happy Sunday! ❤ Love you two❤ Thank you for sharing your story. Minimal lifestyle - maximal love!😊

[@goldcoastlady5377]

In the next couple of years, your children will be the BEST age to travel with. TAKE THEM TO AUS & NZ. It will inspire them for the rest of their lives. The kitchen, as is, is fine. It'll wait, your children won't. That's my 5 cents worth.

[@pnwflipper2089]

Yes 100%!

[@CopingwithGrattitude]

I agree too, as teenage yrs arrive they often don’t want to be with you!😕

[@brittandersson8027]

A dishwasher would help. Or fill up the hole zink with water and dishsoap and start dishing after ca 10 min .Easy this way ❤️🇸🇪

[@susanwelch2237]

Go on the trip! His family would love to see the kids!!! Love your videos!❤

[@AnandaAtHome]

90 Day Fiancée - Grant’s Edition 😂 Not you selling your brother to the highest bidder. 😅 Thank you for sharing some of yourselves with us. I’m plant based too. It was so much easier to do in California. I’m trying to make my way back home. Oh, Grant - your videos are good. It’s YT’s trash algorithm. I never see your videos. They’re hiding you. I can’t find you and other people that I follow when I look for them. They put a bunch of stuff I don’t care about and don’t follow in my feed then I’ll see some creator’s content in my feed 5+ days later (or never). Or worse, YT will unsubscribe me from them. A lot of people are complaining about this. Other apps are doing it too.😞

[@denisemshores]

Loved the video, you two are a cute couple, love the humor and inspiration!❤

[@joannewilson1306]

He's such a kiwi bloke! Hilarious. From Christchurch, New Zealand - love your channel.

[@emlys3691]

Grant is so Kiwi. I am a kiwi living in australia, it's so nice to see the kiwi sense of humour at play!

[@nolasavedmysoul]

I found myself grinning the entire video. Grant is funny…just declutter the kid and get a new one 😂

[@WendiMichaels]

Please talk more about being plant based. I’m just starting to be plant based because of my health… I have type 2 Diabetes and weigh 250 pounds. I need to lose 112 pounds so I could use the encouragement from your perspective. Thanks 😊

[@natalieeubank4533]

Plant based doesn’t always mean better ingredients….less sugar and processed crap should be the goal

[@carlamiller3836]

Research Dr. Neal Barnard as he is a plant based doctor and an expert on reversing diabetes. He runs the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and has a ton of great You Tube videos and books (including one about reversing diabetes) Best of Luck! Go all in (and watch Forks over Knives)

[@usagi_t]

You will suffer from a lack of nutrients. Intermittent fasting is something you might look into. Fasting for 16 hours and eating within an 8-hour window of the day.

[@charlyheather1822]

You do you! I do not mean to influence anyone on this, but will leave you my thoughts about the Project vs Travels question: If you can, visit the family soon. The older they get, the less is possible. I would rather push the kitchen in the future and see family as long as they are still fit.

[@kakylong2]

I have been a vegetarian for 17 yrs but not vegan, so if we go out, I will order a cheeseburger with no meat, or I order sides, which are normally veggies. 😊

[@koala2464]

Experiences! You will regret it putting a kitchen before family experiences. Travel when your children are able to remember it but not too late. They grow so fast and leave.

[@vazlet]

Grant's dry personality kills me every time. He's so funny! And when he said wherever you are, it's home, it brought a tear to my eye! HOW SWEET!!! You guys are the cutest! This was such a fun video to watch, my cheeks hurt from smiling. :) -Lety from Chicago

[@peachpathfinder]

If you go to Bridgeport, you MUST go to Buckeye Hot Spring. Hot waterfall- Need I say more?! You and your husband are a cute couple. Sierra Nevada is already plural. No need to say Nevadas. 💗

[@BluegrassGirl]

Fun video,enjoyed it. I never knew you were plant based. I also went plant based “cold turkey” after a documentary about 3 1/2 years ago and have not regretted it. No one else in my house followed suit, which makes it more challenging bc I still have to cook things that I would rather not. But you guys are so right about others making it a bigger deal than needed and about finding food when traveling etc. When we go camping, I always have to prepare a few things ahead for myself that I can take with me. It’s always nice and encouraging to run across other people who eat the way I do because there isn’t anyone in my “real life” circle. Does Grant keep you laughing all the time? lol. I didn’t know he had a channel. Will have to check it out!

[@ArleneAdkinsZell]

What a lovely video, yall are hilarious. I tell people that I am not a minimalist, I am an 'intentionalist'

[@colleenisaac6647]

Such a fun video. Grant is hilarious!

[@Tubewomen]

Hi guys, love the video great to see Q&A with you too. This is why I love watching both channels. Your both so relatable and real . So refreshing to see. ❤ Have a great rest of your day!😃

[@intherockies]

Grant's dry humor is funny. I enjoyed this video with you both in it. You two are so cute together. I'm a vegetarian but eat way too much junk food. I need to do better but have zero energy to cook 🤪

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you! I also find it hard to get motivated to cook a lot of the time.

[@SusanL-ds6lc]

I call myself a "cozy minimalist". Enough of my favorite things to be cozy but not so much as to be disorganized or cluttered. I love your viewpoint on "forever". I agree. Who knows what tomorrow brings? All good things, I hope. xoxo

[@jillh.9617]

So funny- great dynamics.

[@j.christian6801]

You 2 are great together! I enjoyed this - Thanks!

[@only1joy]

oh, when I watched the camping video, I thought he was faking that accent, but it's for real! Handsome man.

[@shannontorrens1]

hahaha yeah he is from NZ =)

[@Nevart-Nevart]

Shannon! I feel we're a bit of kindred spirits you and me. My first name is also Shannon, I am also a Cali girl from the Santa Barbara area, and I am married to a Kiwi bloke. We met and married and then moved our family back to NZ in 2008 to raise the kids. Thanks for sharing your journey and for all the hard work you've put into every episode. Much love from The Big Smoke!

[@shannontorrens1]

Wow, lots of similarities! NZ is beautiful, and we hope to get back there soon for a holiday. Possibly next summer =)

[@lynnlogan8357]

Fun Q & A, next time let Grant talk more. I love watching your channel & I love that you are keeping your smaller home & making it a palace. (original Karate Kid, Mr Miagi turned his small place into a haven! Wax on, Wax off)

[@shannontorrens1]

He doesn't really like to talk on the video that much. It was hard to get him to add what he did. =)

[@catmahome7071]

RV rentals - make sure the mattresses are thicker than 2”or bring mats or air beds, especially for your parents. We rented last year and were so uncomfortable with the thin mattresses. Love your channel!

[@shannontorrens1]

Thanks for the tips!

[@kathleenj1158]

Yeah, it's odd to me, too, how people get so worked up about other people's choices. 😆

[@ginnymiller5894]

We eat plant based food, it's healthier. Farmers pump their animals full of antibiotics and all kinds of stuff just to grow the animals sooner,

[@goldcoastlady5377]

If they ever want to do a movie about HG Clarke and Dawe.............🤔 (I think we've found him!)

[@denisebunker6674]

I would recommend Experience's over kitchen. But I love your kitchen as is. LOL

[@KCallaAK]

I love Grants humor.

[@saDetailer]

My wife said “the nanny was a drunk!” 😂 She loves your channel.

[@kathryngarcia8800]

I'm VERY relieved that your family is complete because I remember your birth story & it really scared me at the time. I had a close friend that had the same issue and she almost didn't make it. 😢 I enjoy all your videos!! Keep up the good work!

[@irenehinojosa6629]

Love Grants dry sense of humor. You guys are so cute together! ❤😊

[@Pepsibear63]

Great Job to you both ! Loved ❤️ Relaxed Fun Chat Giving us normal life video 😊 & Behind the scene & personalities ! Looking forward to another.

[@PetrinaBedey]

I watch you guys from Hamilton NZ. Love hearing your kiwi accent Grânt hehe :D I adore watching you and your Mum Shannon. My 2nd cousin from NZ married a guy in California and feel ya on the stress of imigration. Sooooooo expensive living between countries and even now traveling for family visits and almost 2 little ones (one on the way) Plus one time she put something on her papers that ended her getting interigated! Just a misunderstanding but VERY stressful for all involved. You gotta do it for 'LOVE' man!!!!

[@dovaillancourt]

Hi Shannon. I did not know you are plant based. I am as well. Happy to know. I follow a ton of youtube plant based people, like chef AJ and broccolimum. Thank you for sharing it.

[@kathy777]

Grant could start a comedy channel.

[@Ripplesinthewaters]

Great video! Grant’s sense of humor is sooo dry and hilarious! Thank you for addressing my question. I have two videos up so far and I’m working on the third. I’m not plant based but I see the benefits. I definitely eat more veggies in general, but I do eat fish, chicken and pork, not beef so much. We can’t eat vegan due to tree nut allergies, which is often put into vegan dishes. However, we do eat fresh. I agree that it’s a touchy subject, but no one should care.on the kitchen remodel, I recommend putting a door in the kitchen to the garage so you won’t have to go outside to do laundry.

[@koala2464]

Aaahhh, the meeting at the bar/pub story. Just like an Aussie love story 😂 I met my French husband in a London bar. 😉 plant based 😦 I hope that means just eating plants and not the processed plant based packets. In Australia 🤮 not good. So true about the expensive commodities. It’s still the same here. My father (born 1940) was in the Air Force and worked as a cleaner in the 70s to buy the family Holden Kingswood. And Dad loved and cared for it for 13 years before trading it for a higher price than he paid.

[@kristina4944]

Oh, gosh! & Kathy donated all of her camping supplies! 😂

[@mindymudge7247]

Grants humor is fantastic keep getting him on your videos😊

[@sallycroft2191]

How long has it been since Grant's been home to New Zealand? If more than five years, do the trip rather than kitchen People over things are my thoughts.

[@shannontorrens1]

We went in 2018, but then we moved and there were a lot of expenses. The good thing is both his parents have come and visited several times since then. =)

[@menfreya1591]

My husband is English and we first lived in England, then moved to America. We were apart for a year while we waited his green card. He was nearly denied entry into the country because I got the date wrong on his application for our wedding…I still can’t remember it 26 years later. 😆

[@melissajenkins7902]

When you were talking about traveling to see family versus updating the kitchen. The memories to see your family are so so important but I had a thought that your youngest son Levi, you would want him to be old enough to remember those memories so about age 5?

[@shannontorrens1]

Yes! I was thinking the same thing. Any trip that we took with the kids under the age of 5, they can't really remember. Also, I forgot to mention in the video we have had our family members visit us here and that is so much easier. =) So we are still seeing everyone every few years.

[@inspiringsimple]

You are SO right about them making it impossible to get into the US. We want to move from Aus and I’d say impossible unless you are a millionaire (not exaggerating)

[@shannontorrens1]

Yes it's very difficult unless you have someone to sponsor you or a ton of money...

[@ellenherman9543]

Hes so cute. Great pair❤

[@michellegiblin6812]

Hi just a question Shannon do you get gifts for your birthday how much do you spend how much necklaces do you have

[@pamelaritchie3659]

Lovely looking couple xx

[@rebeccalohnes4016]

I can see why two are married! I hope you enjoy(ed) your camping trip.

[@sashacerny8227]

Would love to see meal prepping and how you stay healthy on a plant based diet. And how you keep your child healthy. I struggle with it. I Was raised strict vegan as a child and growing up. It cause a lot of vitamin deficiency and iron deficiency. I’ve had to have blood transfusions because of years of plant based. So would love some help advice. Hate having hospital visits, blood transfusion and vitamin B shots. Any idea and advice would be helpful and appreciated.

[@colinalexander1507]

Grant is really funny. He and your Mum must have some hilarious moments.

[@janicekennedy4894]

I was thinking the same thing! I bet they get along great.😂

[@arielgudzyuk9866]

I love your channel. I had a baby boy in Feb of 2022 as well. I feel for you with your birth story! You two are so funny. I grants KZbin channel doesn’t work out he could make it big as a comedian lol

[@alisonsmith7162]

Hey Grant and Shannon, if you end up in Sydney (wherever Grant's mum is) please come for a meal. Would you ever consider helping others declutter, apart from your parents Shannon. April, of The Suitcase Designer does declutters all over the place.

[@shannontorrens1]

Hello, His mom lives in mid north coast =). I have helped a few friends declutter in the past. I have a few videos on this from a few years ago. If a friend asks, I am always more than happy to help because I truly enjoy it.

[@alisonsmith7162]

@@shannontorrens1cool! I'll check them out.

[@juliewright2795]

Loved this! Just a suggestion, coming from someone that was sick with cancer for a year at the age of 39. Maybe you could save for the trip and the kitchen at the same time. You never know when something will happen in life, and you will always be glad you took the trip. But I understand that 99% of the remaining year of that trip would be spent enjoying the new kitchen 😊 Just think of it as a balance and not a one or the other decision ❤

[@nancyfeeser4653]

Both funny! lol, the tag just kidding, 😂 I’m sure you have to put that.

[@dakotacabn]

I am plant based too. Good for you!

[@patriciastevens4382]

So happy to find that you are plant based. I've been vegan for about 13 years and I love it, too!

[@mrsb_96]

Great video, what a fantastic team you are. Best wishes for your future success so you can get a new kitchen AND go travelling!

[@desareechalanick7564]

Looking forward to your camping video! I love that yall eat plant based! Please share your favorite recipes and meals!!

[@shannontorrens1]

Coming soon!

[@Oakpark4333]

Great reminders ❤

[@kathleenj1158]

Grant & the slumber party. Lol. I like his sense of humor in the videos. 😂

[@susieque933]

Grant🤣🤣🤣 ❤️Y’all are too cute❤️

[@laurie2715]

This was great ! Q and As are so fun 😊 Grant sure has a quick wit ! 😂 I empathize with his immigration journey as we have a relative going through it now and it’s taking years between the hoops they make you jump through and the money involved it’s crazy ! I admire you got through it , it certainly shows your love for Shannon ! Grant is very talented in carpentry and his skills are sought after ! You both put out such helpful and enjoyable channels too ! I’m glad you took on this venture Shannon ! 👏😃🌿🌸

[@letiziagallinari222]

Loved this video…..Grant is so funny….love his sense of humour….hello from Canada

[@wandrousvindella716]

I could see you guys in an RV full time. It's the ultimate minimal lifestyle. We have a home base, but spending our recently retired years on the road. I take black bean burgers on the road, with veggies, fruits & pasta. Have fun and we can't wait to see your camping adventure ( smores by the barbie ! ) Nanna Wanda & Vinnie

[@ArrowHillCottage]

Ha ha! Love your dynamic. Such a fun couple!

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you!! 😁

[@heather1778]

WooHoo for plant based eating! I’ve been plant based for one year now and love it. Isn’t it bizarre how other people care if you aren’t eating the same thing they are?? 😂

[@nancyelizabeth8364]

Yes I know I was vegetarian for 3 years but didn’t do it healthy so then I went keto 😂 and that’s pretty much meat and veggies lost all the weight on that but 3 year later lol I really not a fan of meat I prefer carbs but would need to try it healthy because I would just gain but yes people do on both side keto carnivores verses vegetarian/vegan or SaD diet it’s crazy find what works for you

[@diannajohnston4558]

It is weird……ugh people like to think they are funny just telling others they are wrong….don’t feel a need to explain yourselves!!!!

[@amychen2504]

I also had a uterine inversion! I had a blood transfusion (2) too... I'm sorry to hear. But it's my story too.

[@shannontorrens1]

It's such a traumatic experience!

[@kerryborst]

Grant is so funny! Love you guys together…

[@inspiringsimple]

Your next research project could be seed oils. I have no judgement on your diet.

[@goodenoughgirl8102]

I can so relate to the work from home claustrophobia dilemma. 😅😅 You described it so well…Like trying to find a “reason” to go out anymore. But if you don’t, then you can get bogged down. Lol. But monotonous commutes suck too. You guys are a great looking couple. I love Grant’s voice/accent and so I think it’s a bonus for doing things like videos. Easy on the ears. Ha ha. There are some good folks out there with good info but I can’t watch them a lot Bcuz their voices are just too “grating” for my ears. But then again…I’m just weird like that. Lol. 😅😅 Oh my…a brother. Lmao. Just for the record….I’m long term single also. 😂😂

[@sandrawheeler8171]

Shannon, where did your mom get the orange ottoman? I love it would like to get one like it.

[@shannontorrens1]

That was actually my mom's and she didn't want it anymore but it originally came from Crate and Barrel about 9 years ago =)

[@sandrawheeler8171]

@@shannontorrens1 Ok thanks!

[@Debbiesdilemmas]

We’re going through the whole immigration thing now with our daughter-in-law. It really is so difficult as my son and her have been apart since just after they got married. We’re trying to wait patiently but I know it’s difficult in the two of them. They just want to be together so they can start their lives and hopefully a family. It’s not easy.😢

[@shannontorrens1]

I hope it all goes quickly for them. =)

[@melaniehoffman8512]

Experiences all the way! Childhood is short. Travel with your kids and make do with the kitchen.

[@mollyrandolph1345]

Great video ❤❤❤❤❤. Yall are so precious ❤️ 💖 💕 😍 💗

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you 🤗

[@suzanneseaberg5075]

I love hearing that you are plant-based! I get what you mean about not broadcasting it. All the best! ❤

[@BruceDavis-cq6nw]

My husband, Bruce, and I take a whole food capsule called Juice Plus. We also drink a shake called Complete both are wonderful and makes amazing healthy results! The capsules have nutritional properties giving us much more than vitamins simply bc we get ALL the benefits from each food inside the capsule. Much research has been done on these products. That said…we still eat meat! 🥩 🫣🫣 as for McDonalds… we have a good friend who has a sample kids meal hamburger and fries that are 12 YEARS OLD!! They both look like they were sitting out on the counter for two days not 12 years in a bag!! Yuck what does that look win our systems when people eat that stuff!! 😮

[@razsbags]

That’s a dry sense of humour like my Aussie father had. Your plant based diet would be interesting to know what you replace meat & dairy with. Anything with onions, garlic or curry usually tastes good if it’s fresh & seasonal. Had lots of Kiwi flatmates in Australia & still in contact with some years later.

[@bonessam9618]

Grant, you are so funny! I love your humor. Shannon, I didn't realize you had such a difficult delivery of Levi. I will watch that video. I enjoyed this video with you both. Thank you for sharing.

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you so much!

[@bobbiefarrar3036]

Plantiful Kiki has inspired more plant meals on our menu. We are still carnivorous! 🥴 Just made my first batch of vegan cheese and we liked it, so onward and forward! God bless you and yours. BTW, what is the name of Grant's channel? Thanks.

[@shannontorrens1]

Sounds great! His channel is called Wood Glueru. I have the link in the description box also =)

[@pamelafreeman4548]

❤😊

[@sandymacdonald4810]

Gosh Grant, only $25 per night... you're selling yourself a bit cheap 😂😂😂

[@dianeshaw9061]

lol slumber party😅😅😅😅

[@SabinePriglinger]

Thanks for the nice talk and sharing about everyday life. That you are plant-based is so great and to be honest one reason I like to watch your videos. I find it very sad that there are people getting upset about that. I have been vegan for 16 years and it has been one of the best decision I ever made, for the animals (!), for the planet (!) and then for my own health and life. As you said it is not always easy eating out etc. BUT: it is so worth it plus it ties in well with a minimal-ish lifestyle where you decide what is important to you, being able to living according to your values and eliminating things and stuff and habits that you are better off without. I really enjoy watching your videos, warm wishes from Vienna, Austria.

[@elizabethburberry9417]

Watching from NZ

[@francinehogsett3065]

You 2 are so cute…….😊❤️….you are a beautiful couple….

[@valserna5800]

Great video! Thanks!