Decluttering My Apartment & Ethically Downsizing // Manifesting A Move From Texas to Georgia

As we’ve begun to pack for our move from San Antonio, Texas to Atlanta, Georgia in earnest, I’ve been trying to make sure we move as ethically as possible. In this video, I’ll discuss different resources I’m utilizing to ethically downsize our belongings without creating more waste in our landfills. We’re not a corporation or government but every individual can do whatever is in the power to limit their waste as much as possible. Creating this video and giving myself the challenge of packing and downsizing without throwing things away was very eye-opening. It made me think more critically about how I shop, and what I choose to bring into my space. Also, I got $4 whole American dollars for all of those cables and cords! I essentially got paid to recycle my stuff ✨🤸🏿‍♀️✨
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[@hallease]

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[@jooelewis]

Hey! music teacher here: Something I started doing was donating my music books to local lesson studios. One of the things I realize now is that those lesson materials are pretty expensive and sometimes the idea of having to buy 10-15 dollar lesson books just for a child to go through it in a month or so just to buy another one can be a hard sell for some families. I started keeping a core set of the ones I know I pull materials from a lot, make copies for students when needed, or upload them online to redistribute via e-mail and stuff. Otherwise, I donate the extras. I feel like the FBI is already tracking this comment, but just a thought.

[@jooelewis]

There are gaps in sustainability in this practice, and I acknowledge that.

[@hallease]

Hahah I mean, I definitely remember paying for music books and being like “dang, how is learning an instrument so expensive?!” Lord knows I was on those Limewire equivalent sites looking for sheet music soooo 🌚

[@jooelewis]

@@hallease IMSLP is life.

[@AlexisRanae]

⁠@@jooelewislong live IMSLP

[@darkstar0811]

"A digital storyteller" that's a throwback to the PBS days. 😀

[@hallease]

Is that what I said, ion even know anymore lol

[@girlmeetsjoy]

Not sure if you’re in a house or apartment and tbh it doesn’t matter for my info lol what I’ve been doing prepping for my move is using a big box with the words “free” written on it. Sit it outside your door and ppl will just take what they need. I constantly add to it and things that have been sitting for at least a week that haven’t been claimed go into a FB marketplace box. That box I then make a post about on fb marketplace and usually someone will write to claim it within 7 minutes I’m not even kidding. I’ve even done this with food in my pantry fridge and freezer (post it on marketplace that is) Hair products etc happy downsizing!

[@hallease]

I stay sleep on the power of FB market place. Finally Meta enables something useful

[@juliennepalbusa3577]

Local buy nothing groups have been a favorite of mine. You connect with people who live close to you. It’s based off the gift economy, so you ask for what you need and give freely. I’ve been able to find items so that I don’t always have to buy new, and I usually find someone who wants the stuff I no longer need. It has been especially amazing when it comes to baby and kids items.

[@hallease]

I haven’t gotten into the buy nothing groups yet, but one of my good friends is really into it and has gotten some amazing /necessary things

[@MissJeriB]

I love my buy nothing group so much. Ive given away skin care items and furniture and gotten back what I need.

[@brittanycooke-mcmath1131]

Where do you find them? Just google it in your area, or is it like a Facebook group for your area or what?

[@puddin12dt]

I sooooo feel this struggle rn, it’s so hard to declutter and downsize ethically and mindfully and it’s soooo easy to consume and “upsize” unethically whiteout even meaning to. This hit home for me.

[@Dr.Aubrey]

I love that you shared your efforts and desire to be more ethical, lack of concern for the planet is a huge problem. Thank you for using your platform to share simple tips to be more conscious and show gratitude to the beautiful planet that provides everything we need, and only ask of us in return to be good stewards. I hope the relocation is going swimmingly! ♥

[@hallease]

Thank you! Relocation is going very well actually.

[@Queen-of-the-Burbs]

I try to donate when I can but I never thought about donating things besides clothes. Thanks for sharing a place to send clothes Goodwill won’t take. Please give us a plant video because girl…your plants look amazing.

[@victoriaford5160]

I enjoyed your Video Blessed, Beautiful and Highly Favored Queen! Good points about waste, and I will ask those same questions before purchase! Be Blessed on your Move to the ATL! Stay Safe, Loved and Good to others! 🙏🏾😇🩵💪🏾⭐️🤎💯

[@maibimbum]

Moving soon too, so I appreciate this reminder to be more thoughtful and intentional as I sort and pack. I will say that since I live around the corner from some stores, I fully plan to snag the cardboard boxes that they toss out and use those for packing. Reusing and saving money!

[@GratitudeGriot]

wow! i surely have a basket full of cords. Never knew you could recycle that stuff!!

[@EpicRealistTV]

Love this video! That Spanish was impeccable, too! I feel ya on being a techy person... my hubs and I have tons and tons of cords as well. Even old phones, USB flash drives from college, old cameras, etc. Yikes!

[@ArchiesLens]

It's so great that you’re focusing on sustainability while moving. Good luck!🌸✨

[@praise650]

Within one clip of the video, I learned that you play the piano and are teaching yourself Spanish. What a flex! Sheesh lady, I'm so here for it!

[@hallease]

I mean, spanish is going super slow but thank you I receive this compliment

[@JustFluffyQuiltingYarnCrafts]

Very cool idea to not just trash what you don’t need. I’ll have to do one or two of those clothing bags. I’d hate for Goodwill to just throw the stuff away. Thanks for sharing, Hallease. ❤

[@victorybeginsinthegarden]

Installation for clothing interesting 🤔🤔

[@hallease]

Yeah very fascinating

[@frenchmayonnaise]

Going through a similar thing next month, hope your efforts pay off 10 fold 💚 definitely looking into these! P.S. Welcome to the A!! 🍑

[@hallease]

Thank you!

[@donnataylor8355]

Welcome to Atlanta Georgia my hometown

[@SunnyDe_]

The purge is my absolute favorite part of moving. I’m in this phase now! ✨virgo on a mission✨

[@NYKIRA]

Love that you went with a sustainable clothes recyclable brand, I've been trying to be more eco-conscious in terms of my possessions recently to so i'll definitely keep this in mind 💖

[@wildsweetpea]

Much needed video. I will be more intentional with my buying and donate appropriately.

[@missygrando1965]

I learned some things beyond the recycling bins and what not. Thanks for sharing.

[@sharbennappy]

Can't wait for my 2 bags and hopefully I'll need more. Thanks for sharing.

[@Yourrrr]

Good luck with the move 🤞🏽

[@somebodysmom818]

Grateful for this knowledge sis, thank you!!

[@Lisa_Flowers]

I've recently been thinking about the ways I create waste and how to address the thought processes behind my consumption, so this is really timely! I'm not moving, but you know, the earth and other such things. it has been beneficial to think about why I buy things and how to just buy less. And also to really appreciate and enjoy and care for what I have, to be a good steward of it, because I do have a lot, and i'm so grateful for it. And I so often get caught up in wanting _more_ that I never really stop to do that.

[@hallease]

Same same same! One of my mantras for a few years now has been “live modestly and pay down debt” and every six months I reflect on it and feel like I always fail on the live modestly part

[@kanampersand]

getting ready for a move myself. I, too, would like to live comfortably in the world til old age.

[@ak_hoops]

Saving this as I soon prepare to move! Also that intro 🤣🤣

[@chimdi]

I had no idea about For Days, thank you for sharing this service! It's so beautiful how sustainable you're being with this move!!!

[@ohladysamantha]

oh my goodness saving this for future reference! i keep meaning to get a bag from FORDAYS to send the raggedy stuff away in. I too, wear things down to the last threads. best of luck with the move!

[@alwaysemilia]

Haven't even seen the whole video, but I FEEL you!! I always try to avoid throwing stuff away that I think could be reused. Love the For Days bags, but I didn't even know they took shoes! Doing things sustainably does take a bit more effort and sometimes more money, but it makes me feel significantly better. Thanks for the help as I'm about to move :)

[@user-gd3oi2ue6k]

I feel your pain about the details and stress of moving. I am also in the process of moving and this video came right on time! Thanks for the recycling recommendations!

[@hallease]

It’s soooo stressful

[@GrowWithJeaux]

SUCH an important topic, thank you !

[@Sungoddessz]

Great video! It's so nice that there's so many recyclable resources available for this

[@ak_hoops]

P.S. I know you're obviously busy but the moving videos are VERY welcome!

[@hallease]

They’ve been very fun to film and edit so I’m glad you’re enjoying them

[@ak_hoops]

@@hallease hurray 🙌🏿 Defo here for more! Thank you fr

[@NeeshaShakeera]

My lil family and I just moved from Georgia to Maryland and we did throw out a few things but I really tried to give things away for free or sell it at a great deal. I loved the tip about the electronic cords etc because we just threw all do them in a box lol. We have so many hdmi cords like why? This will help me a ton once we unpack in a month.

[@hallease]

Mini USBs for dayyyzzzzzz

[@victorybeginsinthegarden]

90 cents a pound I am about to be rich

[@hallease]

Lol that’s kinda how I felt when I got my $4 for all my cables

[@habeebideemashayish2750]

You've earned yourself a new subscriber! Just your energy, your approach, your personal accountability... And i know this has nothing to do with decluttering, but your skin is so beautiful!

[@hallease]

Welcome!

[@fayealh]

I love that i found your channel! Thank you for documenting your journey with this! i'm actually trying to do the same this week (it'll prob take me a few weeks tbh) but thank you for this! I'll be playing this over and over while I declutter and settle in my new place! 💖

[@aaronpoole5531]

This video has come at a funny time for me. I'm (hopefully) moving to the US from England by the end of the year. Our paperwork was just approved, and it's suddenly dawned on me how much stuff I have to shift, because it sure as hell won't fit in two suitcase! Just before I watched this, I was making an yes/no/maybe list of the knick knacks in my room lmao. It's good to see someone else trying to downsize responsibly. Good luck with your move!

[@hallease]

Likewise! Good luck with your move as well. Moving countries is a HUGE step. Grant yourself some grace through the process

[@daphniwilliams553]

"Contrary to popular belief. I like the earth"

[@hallease]

It seems the be the popular opinion of others that the Earth is unlikable. I disagree!

[@JJ-zw3qi]

I found your video at the exact right time. Thanks so much! I learned so much. Subscribed :)

[@andreyamatthew2035]

Loved this!! So many helpful tips I didn't know existed! Thank you!

[@nikkiep23]

Awesome!!!

[@marlenruano7337]

Subscribed as soon as you said “and I’ve decided to make it a little harder for myself” 😂

[@Passion84GodAlways]

This 👏🏾 is 👏🏾 SO 👏🏾 INFORMATIVE!!! 💎👏🏾 THANK YOU SOOO MUCH HALLEASE!!!

[@007kitkit8]

You're really good vibes. Hey from 🇬🇧

[@hallease]

✨🤸🏿‍♀️✨

[@007kitkit8]

@@hallease ❤️

[@okorolina]

Sis i would LOVE those index cards lol

[@AlexaSmith]

I’ve been using ridwell recently to recycle stuff I’ve had trouble finding a place to recycle. I’m def gonna check out fordays

[@balerinabalerina6]

Manifesting a move I like that

[@anniemae3858]

I live down town and have to walk to my car from my apartment i wear a mask when i dont feel like doing my make up😊

[@InspiredByEbonyLove]

I’m not paying anyone money to take my clothes when they are going to resell them or make money from them. But I will take clothing that cannot be resold and put it in the clothing recycle box at no charge to myself!

[@confessionsofajadedoptimist]

You know when the hair influencers get rid of there products they do giveaways to the subscribers maybe you could do that with all your camera equipment lol jk. But maybe donate it to a school I am sure they would love it. But My grandparents past away and they have a lot of stuff that needs to go so I am going to look into this

[@myrthasmascary4086]

Sell them

[@confessionsofajadedoptimist]

@@myrthasmascary4086 not everything is sellable but I will try to sell what I can

[@hallease]

I actually did that a few years back. I gave away a whole bunch of unused beauty products to friends and a few subs

[@theashleylouise]

Not being able to see what happened with the wire trade-in gave me a mild anxiety attack, or maybe I’m throwing a tantrum...😳😳😳😳

[@Scereyaha]

Kijiji can be a good place to list things for free or for sale when you don't need them anymore, especially if you don't have other "freecycle" style sites for your area. You can usually find people willing to pick things up for free or cheap, especially if you're just looking to unload some things. I do feel compelled to point out that the salvation army isn't a great place to donate because they are anti-gay and anti-trans.

[@InspiredByEbonyLove]

Interesting. They help people who are both. Had to stay at one of their shelters and another resident was what they now call “ trans”, a very big and obvious man who dressed to appear as a female. I never heard of or saw him being mistreated or turned away for that. They also assist ANYONE Who qualifies with utility assistance & food distribution. You don’t have to follow their religion to benefit from their services.

[@CobraDove1111]

Why are you paying to send those towels to that corporation? There are animal shelters and wildlife rehab centers that will take all those towels and sheets and anything like that for the animals

[@hallease]

Because they’re incredibly old and permanently stained/stink. I’ve donated to shelters and rescues in the past with new materials. This corporation takes my unusable fabrics and turns them into insulation, keeping them out of the landfill which is my goal in this video.

[@artbykdotcom]

I'm so IN TUNE with what you are doing right now, I've been on a transition to semi-minimalism. While i find definition minimalism-1 bowl, 1 spoon, 1 fork, 1 knife, etc-unrealistic for me (I have kids) I've been downsizing my "stuff" so that I don't pass down bad habits and I've grown to understand that experiences are so much more important and enjoyable than ANOTHER sweater, or play-station game.

[@Passion84GodAlways]

@Grace K. - Thank you for sharing the term semi-minimalism! Now I know the proper term for what I'm aspiring to become! 😀

[@hallease]

Semi-minimalist is definitely the goal. I do like having a sense of place and home and I value decorating and making my space welcoming but similarly, I don’t need 8 tvs lol