⚠️DECLUTTERING MY ENTIRE HOUSE BEFORE 2024! ✨Extreme Decluttering Motivation Messy To Minimal Mom

[@lindseyjenkins6873]

I had a "comparison is the thief of joy" moment I wanted to share! I saw your dutch oven sitting out on the counter, and I immediately thought of mine that has been sitting out at my home for far too long. I thought "well hers is sitting out because she had used it for cooking; mine is just sitting out because it has a crack in it and I need to figure out the warranty situation, so I'm being lazier..." When you added the commentary about yours being cracked I immediately had a moment where I was reminded of how much grace we sometimes give others but then give none to ourselves. I love seeing the realness of these videos; not being afraid to show the mess and clutter and how you can methodically approach your "progress over perfection". It was what I needed today! ❤

[@NatalieBennett]

Bless you, friend! ❤️

[@SharaLee60]

Hi Natalie. Good video. I'll probably do my deep cleaning when I take down the tree etc. Usually, after my Birthday on the 30th, I'll be 74yrs. Our home is pretty good right now. We had the rug clean a few weeks ago & my husband vacuum before & then afterwards. So it's not bad right now. I just need to clean my sewing, scrapbooking room. But I'll do that after the New Year too. Ive been with you since a little before you moved to your new home. You & your family have a very Merry Christmas & wonderful New Year! Love & Hugs! ♥️😊🫂🐾🎄🎁🤶🏻🎅🏻☃️❄️🌟🎉

[@GretaAlejandra1996.3]

​@@NatalieBennett Hello there how are you 😃

[@billieross1126]

Natalie, I was so happy to hear you mention using "the good china." I recently purchased a full 5 piece place setting, service for 8 plus 6 serving pieces at thrift shop. It was perfect, in the box, still fully wrapped in protective sleeves with cardboard dividers. The box was written in a very shaky penmanship, "Good China - BASEMENT." This china was someone's "I'll use it when" but it was never used. I purchased it for $25 - Noritake China... and I use it every. single. day. Don't wait for tomorrow... use what you love.

[@Courtneyburns90]

This. We got a set of plates/bowls etc for our wedding present and it was in the cupboard for 4 years “for good” but last year I needed new plates as our was getting chipped and I went..wait we have some. Why keep it in the cupboard where no one sees it. Use it and enjoy it. Did the same with my glasses and mugs too and I’m using the crystal glasses. Yes they may break but at least I can say we used them.

[@lisapoulsen5452]

My girls are 16 & 19 and have been in charge of cleaning and decluttering their own rooms for years. But every once in a while I will go in and make their beds and give it a mom clean and you would think I had given them gold…they always notice and appreciate it. It’s like a little treat🥰🥰🥰 Merry Christmas🎄 & see you in the New Year 🥳

[@Raising_Arrowsx5]

My small win today was I went through the first floor of my house which is my bedroom through the living spaces to the kitchen and into the laundry room and I got a bag of trash and 1 medium box of donations!! Feels good to know that amount of things is out of my space.

[@laurenamaral6964]

Congratulations on your ten years ❤. I often work with your videos on shuffle in the background. It’s very relaxing. In those 10 years you’ve mastered your art. Wish you all the best to you and your family and have an awesome Christmas!

[@kelliconlan8133]

Tip for laundry. Set a timer on your phone or actual physical timer (that you take with you or set in central place) for the time that the washer / dryer should be done. Once the timer goes off, immediately go to the washer/dry and change loads of laundry. That really helped me get in the rhythm of laundry and not forget it.

[@hayleymar]

Newer machines sometimes have a wifi component and will send a notification to your phone when the load is finished. So helpful! I only dismiss the notification once I've dealt with the load, so I have the reminder there until the job is done.

[@jaclynmoylan1905]

I’ve been doing this lately and wow what a game changer

[@Jolly.Joy_Rose]

I’m probably going to need this tip too 😅 thank you! I tell myself I don’t then move on with other chores only to finally relax after dinner and realize oh shoot I was doing laundry today 🙈

[@rachellereacobb8615]

Yes! I tell Alexa “remind me in 45min to get the laundry” and it has solved everything

[@clairetitus6904]

This definitely works. I set the timer on my phone so the laundry gets moved along. It has worked for many years. Laundry is fast and easy.

[@EJaramillo]

I want to say I love the way you are doing these videos, they aren’t extreme declutters and glad it isn’t advertised as such. You also love how you say you are cleaning and resetting a space. It makes it feel so genuine.

[@gracewalton5479]

Hi! Loved the video, as always. My four year old daughter likes to watch cleaning/decluttering videos with me, and when I invited her to join me today she said, "This is my favorite lady!". For a replacement for plastic cups, we use metal ones! We just got them off Amazon, very affordable non breakable option for little ones.

[@hollyweaver7292]

“The hardest thing to get is going “ would be a great quote on merch.

[@michalinarus9497]

♥ Hi Natalie, thank you for your videos. You're the reason I'm constantly decluttering. The 'gentle motivation' approach resonates with me very well, as sometimes my chronic illness prevents me from doing my daily chores. That 'gentle motivation' more often than not gets the ball rolling and in the end feels very rewarding. Especially when you 'ploughing through the day'. Greetings from Poland 🇵🇱 🤗

[@TrinaFolak]

I so needed this this morning, feeling overwhelmed by all the clutter in my house. I thought I would wait for the new year but your video motivated me to start today to roll into the NY on the right foot; plus you reminded me that just decluttering a small area will lift my mood and get the ball rolling. Your gentle motivation gave me the inspo today, thanks Natalie!

[@laraayres3233]

Watching this as my husband and I do a reset clean of our whole apartment. Your voice is so calming for this lady who gets overstimulated easily!

[@capellailagan]

22:01 I love how you asked your children permission to enter their space. That is so powerful and you're rocking it as a parent

[@daisybuchanan5378]

Thanks for mentioning ADHD- I’m 56, just realized this is a factor in my life, and your videos have helped me overcome over the years ! I now have habits and routines and patience with myself that helps tremendously. My home feels great and I honor my limits. Blessings for you and your family in this new year.

[@madeleinep7103]

Aw mommy magic must be a very validating thing to hear. How sweet and genuine that they see it that way from the practices you've developed.

[@rebeccasawyers2051]

Mommy magic might just be the sweetest thing I've ever heard. 🥰 Your family is certainly blessed to have you! On another note, that red lipstick looks fabulous on you! ❤

[@hellya2666]

I will definitely rewatch this as I'm decluterring my own house, you are very motivating and your voice is relaxing as well. I feel less overwhelmed listening to you while cleaning. I know, it's weird. But take it as a compliment. I will need a lot of courage to go through my 5y old stuff.

[@paulajames6149]

Those flatware are expensive. Thanks for your tips. Love your gentle encouragement.

[@markellwilliams3594]

Yes dahling.. I am right along doing it . ❤have a blessed Spectacular Sunday my beautiful family ❤❤❤❤❤🙏🏽

[@steviereybok1472]

The best thing for me with chores has been that our new appliances all have an app on my phone. It is so nice to get that reminder even when I'm NOT home that the "washer/dryer or dishwasher" is done with whatever. It seriously helps me stay on track and keep up with kids chore progress.

[@pattimihalic5443]

❤️❤️❤️❤️. Congratulations on 10 years of helping all of us declutter! Merry Christmas!

[@shadegarden7375]

I set timers on my phone for all kinds of things…laundry, deadlines, appointments, medicine dosages, etc.

[@malina6820]

I follow a few lifestyle/homemaking youtubers and you are by far my favourite. I keep on rewatching your videos until the next one comes out and they always feel so comforting! Youve helped me so much to feel comfortable with the type of mom and homemaker I am, your videos truly feel like a safe space. Thank you.

[@Julie-si3hi]

Hahaha i can relate to "the most cluttered time of the year!" ...papers,decorations,gifts storage, food storage! Our home is small and its feeling cramped😂 Been decluttering for a while. Just the small bed room/craft room/catch all to do in January 😊😊😊

[@bbbkkk222]

I really like using Mason jars with lids for kids glasses. I use silicone sleeves for when they're younger and metal straws.

[@bbbkkk222]

Oh my goodness, thanks for sharing about needing to re-wash the sheets. Adhd girlie here too and I do this allll the time. I have to set alarms to switch loads most of the time.

[@carylhalfwassen8555]

I put a bath towel on top of the washer dryer. Then when it is soiled I toss it into the wash to return nice and clean. The towel also preserves the finish.

[@MrsHergy]

❤ Needed the gentle motivation to get things done today! Thank you for always keeping it real & showing how real life can be! Blessings to you & your family!

[@thisisbethm]

There was so much in here I, as a fellow adhder, needed to hear I can’t even start. Thank you!!

[@lindavido7245]

For some reason I keep missing you I’m so happy to find you again. Congratulations on ten years

[@nicollettewoolworth]

I like how you have the cutting boards in the knife drawer. I’ve never thought of that.

[@lanakelley2893]

❤Thanks for all the gentle motivation and kindness. Merry Christmas and may God continue to bless your family. See ya next year!

[@hannahbentson9374]

I’ve been decluttering along side you since the beginning and I’m just so proud of how far you’ve come! 💪🏼 look at us growing those decluttering muscles - yay!

[@maribethblackledge9391]

I love your channel! Thank you for being realistic!

[@Chell1496]

❤I love your motto-“ Progress over Perfection”. I hope your sister and her family feel better soon! So sweet of you to take a meal to her. I realize it’s your sister and all but just saying it’s a nice and kind gesture! ❄️ I use my phone timer when I do laundry or I always forget! ❄️ Nice video Natalie!! Wow! 10 years on You Tube! Amazing! You have created such a wonderful channel!! 💕❄️

[@daughteroftheking4266]

Natalie, oh I have adhd and constantly forget what I’m doing but one thing that made a huge difference for me in laundry, I would even dare to say it’s life changing is I put my wash in when I’m going to bed and set it to wash 1 hour before I get up. I have trained myself I stop and put it in the dryer on my way to the coffee pot. I don’t dare start another load until bedtime because it will lay in there and rot 😂. I don’t know if you can do that with your machine, just a suggestion. Before I started doing this no joke I would rewash the same load sometimes 10 times and I could never get caught up. Now I never have any laundry in baskets waiting to be washed, putting it up I have no suggestions there. We just dress out of the basket but at least it’s clean.

[@j.p.2858]

❤Thank you! Merry Christmas, and happy new year!

[@vroonadventures2057]

You such a calming voice and demeanor. I've been watching your videos for a couple of years now and it has been wonderful to see you learn about decluttering and what looks like for you and your family. Also I'm so happy for you that you have a been able to move to a house where you are free to garden and get chickens. Homesteading! 😊 I'm not in a place where I can homestead, but hopefully on a small scale someday. In the meantime, I'll watch you.

[@JamieKoblas]

I did the same thing with my kids swim suits. They typically had only one so it was always an oddball item in their regular drawers and it made it so much easier to find their swimsuits when we needed them.

[@Kelly-Kay]

Okay, that’s it! This was the push I needed to do a deep declutter this weekend. Thanks for the inspo!

[@haleyhulsey6979]

I have been loving the Silipint silicone cups for my kids. They’re colorful but spill proof enough for the 4 year old too

[@Anagrams458]

Wishing you and your family a Joy-filled Christmas and a Blessed New Year.🎄🙏

[@Courtneyburns90]

I’m always in awe of how good you are at cleaning and decluttering with ADHD. I struggle so much. I’m trying to learn that decluttering or even putting laundry away can be done in a spare 20 minutes here and there and don’t need a whole day sectioned out to do it. Saying that one of my biggest issues is I want to be a minimalist but I shop a lot for that sweet dopamine and I have way too much stuff! Urgh.

[@annmoore321]

Hi Natalie. 🙋🏻‍♀️ I also have ADD (minus the H in my case), and yes, breaking up tasks into small, easy jobs makes a huge difference in my house too.

[@katmccoy34]

Always love a good decluttering video! Thanks for motivation! ❤

[@threearrows6906]

How did I not know your sister also had twin boys! How sweet!

[@jamiek5623]

We use Ball brand glass jars as cups. We have them in 3 sizes, the kids use the small 8oz ones and I like the big 32oz-ers for my water throughout the day! They're inexpensive so I don't stress too much when/if one breaks.

[@mrsmandyloowho]

We use stainless steel kids cups. The ones we have also have a removable silicone band with a magnet that color codes and sticks to the fridge for easy access for water!

[@christierebe3134]

Hope you and your family had a magical Christmas! ❤️🎄

[@val99star]

Your view outside your dining room window at 3:50 is so lovely and moody. I'd just want to sit and sip a warm drink and watch the clouds drift by. 😄

[@chillibird2511]

I've been decluttering, too. I clean the area I'm working on. A clean space with things put where they go bring a clean slate to make the task easier. I've been watching since I think Hailey was 2 or 3. ❤

[@tamararamsey5447]

Phone alarms are great for keeping up on laundry. You can hear it where you are 😊 If I'm working in the back bedroom, I always set an alarm.

[@TheCleaningStudent]

Always enjoy your decluttering videos! I will be helping my mom declutter during winter break and this was great motivation.

[@christinapennell5073]

thank you for describing that knife as a piece of crap - can't tell you how many times my husband has tried to keep something that isn't functional like that. so glad to watch you this morning :)

[@agohl85]

Correlle is my saving grace. I have neuropathy so having plates and bowls that are both light and durable is the only reason that I haven't broken all of them, lol.

[@Julie-si3hi]

Oh I break so many! I need to look into this!

[@ronireeves910]

It is the first work day of 2024 for me and I am decluttering my email while watching this.

[@ronireeves910]

Also, as far as kids' cups, I have cups from Lucky Zone Wheat Straw cups. They are so durable and cute!

[@sallycroft2191]

With the busyness of December I am just watching this video Jan 3 rd. It is a great motivator to start small in my decluttering journeyfor 2024. It will get a few small wins that will encourage me to keep going with the decluttering. PS: i think I started warching your channel when you were pregnant with the boys or just when they were new borns. It twig my interest because I had the twin experience too.

[@GILLIANMOOR-ed9ii]

My granddaughter who is seven cleans all the good toy to donate. She would say give them to santa for other children

[@The.Violet.1]

That's so sweet. I could cry 😢❤❤

[@becky8059]

Have a lovely cosy Christmas and New Years 🎄✨️

[@lylagray9669]

❤❤❤ I love your messy to minimal series and was re-watching the series over the last couple of days! I have a box in my front sunroom that is my permanent de-clutter box. I put some napkins in it, as well as some other things in the past month or so, and my mom came to visit and looked in the box. She was surprised I was getting rid of the napkins and I just said that I didn't need 18 napkins, as we never have that many over at one time!

[@yahyeet4383]

Annnnd if you ever had 18 people at your house, that would be the time to use paper!

[@lylagray9669]

@@yahyeet4383 100%

[@emilyharper9294]

We switched to bamboo plates and cups for our kids. Amazon had a lot of great options!

[@catharinabra]

2023 really had it all, didn’t it? Great job decluttering, Natalie. Merry christmas 🎄

[@felicity250285]

Love that you consider nursing mommas in your home 🥰 Such a good host!

[@JessicaMyrose]

Hahaha Natalie! I am starting 2024 strong on decluttering ❤❤❤ great motivational video for my mind set

[@appelsinpika]

I would love to become a mom like you ❤ You love the whole world as I feel it. It is so cozy and comfortabe to be with you even if it is "just" a video. Thank you for ispiring. I will pretend to be you next day with my son. Happy 2024❤

[@adriennehart7453]

20:31 that transition was so smooth! And love that you’re still wearing snoopy 😆

[@elizabethbaxter7417]

Just wanted to say I love your videos and you really help my mindset, Thank You ❤

[@beccacarson116]

I just got extra excited and clicked on the video without my son, and he promptly ran across the room and said, whoa you’re not watching Miss Natalie without me?! The tradition continues…… ❤

[@HeatherDeMeter]

My 10yo daughter was so excited to see this upload in my feed today! She said “If Natalie ever stops making KZbin videos, I’ll cry!!” So, no pressure or anything! We love you! 😂🥰

[@donna8264]

God Bless you and your family in this new year! Thank you for your vlogs, they warm my heart!! ❤️💚

[@heidicoffman3762]

[@angiejackman2541]

So sweet!

[@victoria9432]

Your kids might be beyond this, but 7 years ago I bought "Caveman" brand stainless steel plates and bowls for our kids and they have held up wonderfully. Then when they grow out of them, I plan on them becoming camping/picnic supplies. For cups I went with the "better for you" stainless steel double wall cups (all of this is on amazon). They don't have lids, but they're a good size for little hands and I like that they didn't have a rim like a lot of the other stainless steel cups. You can get different colors or numbers written on the side so kids can keep track of which one is theirs. My 4 year old has recently started asking "what color is this?" and reading out the letters to me each morning, it's really cute.

[@rachellereacobb8615]

Love love love! Can’t wait for the 2024 gentle goals video!

[@jamiesjoy]

Hahaha “puke towels” got me 😂 my old towels become toddler/dog pee towels 😂 we love using things until the very end of their life! Thanks for this video, I watched it while tackling a huuuuge deep clean/declutter of the dreaded refrigerator. But now we’re feeling fresh and clean ✨

[@lindseyhoppe9936]

I think it’s so cool that you have twin boys and your sister does too!!!

[@laurenweiss2375]

I set my watch timer so I don’t forget to switch the laundry! Helps a lot

[@blackanne]

I highly highly recommend Korean metal chopsticks! They're flat on top which makes it easier to hold, they won't ever break, are dishwasher friendly and just overall the best choice. My friend whose husband is Chinese recommended them to me, she said when they buy stuff for their home they'll get most Asian cooking stuff from China but the chopsticks will be from Korea. Give them a try if the glass ones don't turn out to be a good fit!

[@Anhenmelomania]

❤ I also did some declattering along! Tbh, I did the hardest one for me - shelf near ginea pigs (I'm allergic to them, that is why I'm no longer in that room - but my stuff was there)

[@nancydavid1133]

Thank you for sharing motivation! I needed it!! ❤

[@laurie6644]

Yes! Start with a small win.

[@susannem6192]

Merry Christmas and best wishes for a New Year full of peace and joy

[@Raising_Arrowsx5]

Ive done that same thing with ordering shoes. Glad to see im not the only one!

[@susanhaskell6111]

Do love the kids calling what you do, Mommy Magic!!!!Yea!!!!!

[@RVthereyetmemaw]

Merry Christmas ❤Happy New Year! May 2023 leave you feeling blessed and 2024 have you feeling excited for what’s to come! Love your videos and watching them.

[@susanhaskell6111]

Suggestion for laundry. Put a note on fridge to remind you of the laundry or a place you will look at while you are busy. This should help

[@MomofTheo]

The foggy sky out your windows 😍😍😍 such a vibe

[@NatalieBennett]

We LOVE living up here! ♥️

[@susangrambau8376]

Good morning from Michigan! Excited to watch!! ❤❤❤

[@Ali_Pitt]

I also have a hair dryer box still sitting in my bathroom from probably 6 months ago too and I need to just ✨let it go ✨ lol! I’m gonna do that today I think! Thanks for your wonderful videos ❤

[@debbiemclean1090]

Hope you and your family have a great Christmas and a wonderful New year xxxxxxxx

[@tamara4557]

My house is the same, as if small explosions have been going off everywhere. Throw in new office furniture and everything is in piles. I have upgrated my daughter's things as well. I now settled on some beautiful stainless steel tumblers of a brand called Waterdrop. But I'm not sure if it is available in the USA. They also have beautiful glass drinking bottles but I'm not sure if that is a good idea yet for my 9 year old. Love it btw when you were cleaning that the chickens walked by the door🥰 Thank you for the videos this year. Enjoy the Christmas time coming up. Happy Holidays! See you in 2024.

[@MararsPlays]

This is great motivation for me to declutter my room before new year during the winter break. Probably going to declutter the kitchen too with my mom.

[@renatecromwell3493]

❤ Love your videos Natalie. Decluttering and simplifying feels so good! I did some declutterring earlier this week, I’m now just enjoyjng watching you do your home haha. Merry Christmas to you and yours from Australia. Look forward to seeing you in the New Year. 💕💕💕

[@heatherhisle1957]

So funny your kids talk about Mommy Magic. My 5 year old calls it a "Mommy Clean" its always so cute. Love your videos. Thank you for sharing.

[@kristinmarshall1500]

❤ hope your holiday was wonderful! Thanks for a great declutter video!! 🤍

[@cherylel-issawi1827]

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and ways to make life better. Hope you and your family have a great New Year 😊

[@suezannek6535]

It’s always nice to watch your videos and the progress being made in all aspects of life. Have a Merry Christmas and Happy NY 2024!!

[@elizabethlangheim7214]

❤️ For the longest time I thought your opening song was saying a Pallet of Gold for you. I kept thinking that was a weird turn of a phrase. I now realize it is saying a Palace of Gold for you. It makes so much more sense now.

[@nancymillet8210]

Have a Merry Christmas and happy new year!

[@Kris-pw4gp]

Thank you for another inspiring video. Thank you for your honesty and sharing your heart. You have such a deep heart. I hope you and your family have an amazing Christmas with many adventures and memories. I can't wait to see you in the new year! ❤🌲