Decluttering Q&A With My Mom

[@christined2495]

True minimalist, I look at decor on other channels and can’t imagine living with all that holiday decor,it would drive me crazy, I am down to one Xmas bin, and love everything in that bin, it’s all I need Shannon my dad always told his kids” you never work a day in your life, if you love what you do” Loved the video xo

[@rikkeknudsen_]

I think the funniest moments are every time your mom mention that she is saving something for "going camping"!😂

[@jennyjenkins877]

I'm curious to know if Kathy will go camping again because I think it wasn't really her (or her husband's) cup of tea. They were roughing it though, so maybe they'd like more of a resort type of glamping.

[@kathy777]

Yes i agree

[@Robug44]

Or the spare clothes in the car, just in case! 😂😂

[@linaviolae]

I was the one who asked that question. And now when you mention it I can totally agree on the camping stuff! 😂

[@kimvilleneuve2543]

Kathy that colour blue is definitely your colour

[@deborahnickloy5747]

I was going to write that if someone else didn't first ! : )

[@patsyclunk5683]

I have been decluttering for several years. I am Kathy’s age. What is funny is that my daughters make fun of my getting rid of things. They think I am overdoing it. I remind them I am doing them a favor. On Thanksgiving I told them to look around to tell me if they see anything they want😊

[@elizabethstead1768]

The dynamic deo has returned for another entertaining Sunday! 😂 Thank you ladies, you're always welcome in my house❤🎉

[@mc5366]

Yes!!!

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you so much for being here! I hope you are having a nice weekend.

[@carolynoquinn4573]

"Dynamic Duo" I like that!

[@marlenewong6263]

Shannon your mom is so pretty, fun with a young spirit. You are so blessed to spend time with her. You both inspire me more and more with every video. Thanks!

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you! I am so thankful that my mom is fun and a great friend. =)

[@susannovak8263]

I had a full service for 12 of my grandmother‘s china, complete with all the platters and serving dishes, plates, cups, saucers, soup bowls, etc. No one in my family wanted them. Before we moved from Illinois to Washington state I selected one cup and six soup bowls to keep and got rid of everything else. I use the cup to hold some daily jewelry pieces and I use the soup bowls for whenever I make myself a salad. Selecting just those few things, and USING them, made it very easy to get rid of all the rest.

[@shannontorrens1]

I love that! My mom and I actually discussed breaking up her china and keeping just a few pieces, but in the end, she decided to declutter all of it.

[@gwenj5419]

No one wanted my mom's wedding china when she died. I kept one small dessert plate that I use occasionally When I eat cake or pie.

[@susannovak8263]

@@gwenj5419nice!

[@judyellen4412]

Great video, you 2. My Mom has been gone now for 6 years. I am the only daughter out of 4 kids and I ended up with all the fancy dishes etc. I relate to your Mom and all her fancy dishware etc. It’s like I am its caretaker whether I want to be or not. One day I thought, just because it meant something to her doesn’t mean it means something to me. That way of thinking has been helping me to let go of things but I have a long way to go.

[@capriciahughes7245]

Ditto…same experience….only daughter and oldest of 4. Take care and thanks!

[@alisonsmith7162]

If you keep it all, none of it is special. You're home is for you to live and function in. It's not a museum of others lives. Great job so far!

[@juliab628]

@@alisonsmith7162 "...it's not a museum of other's lives.." OHHHHH..that is good!

[@MarilynPhillips]

I just love you two! It sure makes me miss my mom and the similar relationship we had. Spend as much time with her as you can.

[@lamonafoster363]

It's a never ending project.

[@NancyTawil-c3h]

Love you, Ladies 💞💞

[@lisakallunki5042]

I am reducing my Christmas decorations this year from four large totes to just two. I haven’t put up a tree for five years and I don’t miss it. My kids are grown, and my husband doesn’t care about holiday decorations. It’s so nice to take some of that stress off!

[@hannahreese1629]

Same here. I just decorate the fireplace with a small ceramic tree, manger scene and battery powered candles. So much less work and still beautiful!!

[@kakylong2]

Shannon & Kathy, Great video. When I started decluttering, I started in the kitchen. I couldn't believe how many duplicates of items we had. My Hubby & I got rid of 400+ items. That led next to going through other rooms of our small house. In 2024, we decluttered my sewing / craft room & in 2025, we hope to decluer our bedroom. We just do it slowly & as we have time. Kathy, I enjoy your approach to decluttering. Keep it if you want & declutter it when you realize you don't want to manage it anymore. 😊

[@joannafoster3423]

This was a great q&a! Really good material. I love the way you talked about removing the emotion from it.... it's a cup.

[@juliab628]

Yes, Very good. I had not thought of it that way so seriously. I did this yesterday exactly, to help me to let go of a couple of ornaments that I wanted to let go it. It worked!

[@juliemix3373]

Always a joy to spend time with you two. This was fun. Thanks.

[@juliewright2795]

A compilation video of all of your funny moments decluttering would be entertaining ❤

[@lucytitus2183]

This video has really given me so so much inspiration. I am Kathy’s age and I loved what she said about hidden gems. These videos help me more and more. Love you both!❤

[@shannontorrens1]

I am so happy to hear that!

[@colleenisaac6647]

I always enjoy seeing you and Kathy! I am 68 and would love having your mom as a friend because she seems so fun! Your decluttering videos really inspired me, and continue to do so, to declutter!

[@iriswelch3553]

It's definitely a process! I'm also 68 and have been decluttering for a while. My kids don't want my stuff now - they sure won't want to have to deal with it all later!

[@colleenisaac6647]

@ right? I managed to give my Christmas dishes to my DIL - she actually wanted them!

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you for being here! I hope you are having a nice weekend.

[@michelesusanne1]

You and your Mom are so Joy-filled! One of my family members kept asking me why I was smiling,while watching your video and I said, because they are so joyful, it's contagious 😊 There were so many good questions and answers,Thank you!

[@iwonaidavid]

It’s a joy watching you and your mom! You both are so beautiful, joyful and smart ❤❤

[@barbaravoneitzen7367]

You’re mom is younger than me but we were raised the same way. I never let go of stuff that was (useful) haha. Usually it hid away never to be seen again. Haha. Now after watching your videos I’m giving the stuff a new home. Not mine. Enjoying your videos 🥰

[@mollysmith7191]

Enjoyed this video so much! I am another decade older than your mom & her comment about 'decluttering is freeing' has me thinking that perhaps it's time to seriously change my attitude, starting with my closets😅. Hearing the thought process is enlightening & helps to focus on the goal. Thanks - this video was great!

[@sct4040]

For me, the LAST things to declutter was furniture pieces. Heavy chunky pieces. Once I did that, my rooms looked obviously decluttered. Very rewarding.

[@DebbieLinville]

It is wonderful to see y’all make things better for your families and one another!

[@anngray398]

The socks!❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇨🇦

[@denisearonow4921]

I've found I can't help others declutter, except with ideas that helped me. Attachment issues are personal. One has to be ready. Decor wise, II like to use flowers and edibles (fruit, squash, etc.) that are used or discarded when we're done, with no need to store them). This year has been stressful and I'm skipping decor all together. Every year doesn't have to be the same. I guess I'm not tied to tradition. I have a wide ribbon on my closet rod that separates the worn but clean clothes from the pristine items.

[@shannontorrens1]

Great idea to tie a ribbon on the rod to mark where the lightly worn clothes go! I hope you have a nice day.

[@Constance-q2b]

I love you ladies. Thank you for being here today.❤❤❤

[@shannontorrens1]

I am so glad you enjoyed the video!

[@Michelle-qd9gm]

We’ve learned that if your not motivated watch shannon she will get you going we’ve cleared out yet again this is after one year 15 bags of clothes 11 bags of just stuff and ornaments and vases xmas stuff no longer needed we always ask our grown up kids if they want anything my youngest took a Xmas tree for her office and some Xmas decorations we all donated it to the hospice which they was so kind to us and so grateful it goes to show you how much things just keeps getting in I would normally would not leave it that long but with having surgery’s it was hard recovering from them and so close together so now we keep a box for anything we don’t want goes straight in the box and when it’s full it goes right away I also gave my mam all my books I’ve read she loved them she does like reading 😊

[@tanyajohnston8262]

I was thinking of that large cabinet that was decluttered from your mom’s bedroom. Sounded like a great relief when she let it go so wondered if she now wished she had sooner to have that great feeling.

[@karenhayes1461]

Started decluttering and organizing 5 years ago after my boys were finally out of the house for good. I have made several passes and it gets easier each time. This next spring I will be getting rid of big stuff like furniture. I have also stopped shopping just to shop. When my husband and I have/need to downsize I want to be ready.

[@sct4040]

Once I reached the stage of decluttering furniture, I knew I have really accomplished something!

[@Heather.C.ButterflySage]

It definitely took a while for my mom to come around to the notion of decluttering. When she realized she was in control and could make the decisions, we just took the easiest spaces first (kitchen, bathroom, pantry, fridge, freezer) and then moved into the books, closet, photos MUCH later in our so far 2 1/2-year process. Even sheets and towels and ancient small bars of soap were challenging, and I was patient with my questions and suggestions of who they might be able to help, that someone else could get use of the items AND she could free up more of her space in the home. It's been a fun and bonding experience, also, because we are spending time together, chatting away, sharing memories and philosophies and laughter.

[@catherinelain1370]

I’m like you Kathy, I don’t change out decor. Like you said it comes and goes too fast. I buy seasonal paper napkins and cocktail paper napkins from the Dollar Tree and a seasonal candle and I’m done! I got rid of all of my decor and extra silk flowers. If I want to make a new flower arrangement, I just go buy them. It is soooooo freeing! I am finally at the stage where I only have what I use. Of course, things creep back into the house but I immediately declutter. Love you two!!❤

[@shannontorrens1]

Great ideas! I hope you are doing well.

[@SpeakTruthBeKind]

I have purchased silk flowers at Thrift stores and in reading your post was thinking maybe I should do the same of getting rid of them and just buy fresh, but realized that doesn’t work for me as scents give me headaches. So I guess we each need to figure out what will work with us individually. 🤔Actually considering getting rid of our extra coffee mugs and just having disposable ones for when friends come over (which isn’t very often). We do have a Bible Study group of 10 people that meets in our home every week but they only ever want water so we have glasses for that night. Thank you for posting. I like to review what others do.❤

[@bex438]

Thanks for answering my question Kathy, I really enjoyed listening to your reasons for decluttering & how it has & still is benefitting you 😊

[@amonralice2]

Thanks for answering my question ❤❤

[@meastrau4772]

What a beautiful relationship you two have❤ And helping eachother in the best way. Love your Videos😊

[@SK-pt7zu]

Great video. Back in the day, I had my wedding flowers preserved and they still turned brown. Even the pictures of them were fading. Ditched the flowers, used some simple modern technology to restore a couple photos of them and I enjoy looking at those.

[@bearisland55]

You two are the best! ❤ I'm with you on the holiday decor. Gah! It's stressful. I prefer to put out flowers or pretty fruit like persimmons or pumpkins for fall. We also have a string of Bluetooth lights outside where we can change the colors. Orange for Halloween, sparkly for Christmas, etc.

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you! I agree, simple is best =)

[@tanyajohnston8262]

I kept small items for memory of my parents, like my dads watch and binoculars and my moms broach and a trinket dish.

[@alisonsmith7162]

Peter Walsh has a very respectful way of encouraging those he helps to declutter, about how they handle deceased rellies things. If you keep it all, none is special. So see what you have overall, from each person. Pick the ones with the most memories, or that are hardest to let go of. Store them in a shadow box or displayed on a shelf, where you can see it.not stuffed in a drawer. Or us it for everyday eg plates etc.

[@mariacabrera2850]

I have to be honest with actual self & my fantasy self! Another great video🖤

[@CesiraKelleher-im5nu]

Adore your channel. I had back surgery so definitely trying to sit still which is tough while healing so I love watching these❤️🙏 god bless hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. You have a wonderful relationship with your mom. Same here she’s 80 and has been helping me through she is my best friend.

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you so much! That is such a wonderful thing to hear about your relationship with your mom. I hope you recover quickly ❤

[@janee166]

I can totally relate to finding the holidays stressful enough (gift buying, socialising etc) while raising kids let alone decorating! I keep things very minimal these days and it’s very calm and restful..Thanks for the lovely video 😊

[@SpeakTruthBeKind]

Great post and love the comments your viewers are willing to share on how they deal with things. It’s very helpful.❤

[@Kim-u3o8m]

I have been decluttering my home for several years. We recently cleaned our my parents home. They had been married for 75 years and I don't think they had gotten rid of anything. Now I want to empty my house even more. I have asked my children to come over and help me go through my stuff. All the stuff is a burden to store. I don't want my children to have the enormous job of cleaning up after me when I am gone.

[@mc5366]

Such great advice!! Love seeing Shannon and Kathy, you ladies bring such positive energy with a touch of humor!! you are both so pleasing to watch 💖💖

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you for being here =)

[@danieladanner9588]

We need videos like that featuring mature women who are on a journey of decluttering. As decluttering looks different over 50. Their needs, limitations and lifestyle is different.

[@karenhutchins8161]

The crock pot process has been very helpful for me! I went back and forth on mine along with you. It’s now in a donation box. It’s been a few years since I used it, along with a few other kitchen pans, small utensils.

[@jackiegenandt6661]

Shannon your channel has been the most helpful in my decluttering journey! I am your mom’s age and can so relate to her journey over the past 5 years especially with the sentimental items! I appreciate you both sharing your journeys with us all!

[@shannontorrens1]

I'm so glad! I hope you have a wonderful weekend.

[@wendyeskelin8765]

I love this. I'm getting ready to start my 3rd year in decluttering and now I don't feel so bad, knowing it's been going on for 5 years for your mom.

[@lalablotz7348]

I’ve been decluttering for about 3 years too. The majority of it is done. Now I do it seasonally starting with clothes and seasonal items. I only buy something new when something old breaks or wears out. Even then I really think about whether I need to replace it or can do without. 🩷

[@wendyeskelin8765]

@@lalablotz7348 Same. I've gone through several areas several times, each time letting more and more go, which helped me start using things I hadn't in awhile. I got to where the only areas that weren't done were my husbands areas, but then we sold our 2nd house, and while we got rid of 75% of it, we still kept several things so now we're starting over figuring out which things we like better and letting go of the extras. I'm still probably keeping too much, but I'm sure it will go on another round or the one after that :) I'm also focusing more on making sure what I do buy is something I really want or need.

[@lalablotz7348]

@@wendyeskelin8765 Oh boy, I have been through the selling of the second house thing. We sold our lake house and luckily the buyers wanted all the furniture! But we were still left with all the other stuff. Then we sold our main house 6 months later and built our current house. Basically we decluttered 2 houses at the same time. We got rid of 3/4’s of it then after we moved in I continued to purge and eliminated probably a 1/3 of what we brought with. Now 22 years later and after decluttering the stuff we reacquired over 2 decades I swear I will never shop again 😱😂🩷

[@shannontorrens1]

Yes, it's a real process, and I think it's great to take your time. I am the same way with my home, I declutter a lot and then a few months later, I come back to the same spot and realize more can go. =) Nothing wrong with that.

[@LaDonnaB]

beautiful relationship with your mom! Thank you for sharing this Q & A. Very motivating and encouraging

[@Toni-747]

Hi Shannon! A morning with you and your mom is a great way to start the day! Now, back to my maintenance decluttering ❤

[@shannontorrens1]

I am so glad you enjoy spending time with us! ❤️

[@nancyfeeser4653]

I always love you guys. I’m so ready to get rid of more. I just retired and can’t wait to deep dive after the holidays.

[@katiemcevoy]

Your videos and the minimal mom videos is what inspired me to start decluttering. ❤

[@shannontorrens1]

Yay! Dawn is also great =) I hope you are doing well.

[@katiemcevoy]

@ yes and it is all life changing! Doing well trying to make holidays minimal and enjoyable.😃

[@lalablotz7348]

Every holiday season I put out fewer and fewer decorations. It’s not that I don’t have time since I’m retired it’s more that I just no longer find it necessary. I put out just few of my favorites and that is that. At this point I’ve donated most of it. 🩷

[@colleenisaac6647]

@@lalablotz7348 I agree! Unfortunately, I’m still emotionally attached to some of my holiday items. I don’t put them out but still keep them. Maybe someday!

[@lalablotz7348]

@ when you’re ready you’ll know

[@shannontorrens1]

I feel the same way. I will see all these beautifully decorated homes, but when it comes to my house, I always feel we already have plenty.

[@parulyadav4048]

Hey shannon...... Enjoying video with a mug of coffee😊❤

[@mc5366]

Me too! ☕

[@shannontorrens1]

Yay! Thank you for being here. I hope you have a nice relaxing Sunday.

[@antoniapaye9090]

It’s been 5 yrs .😮 you did great 👍 Congratulations 🎉🎈

[@jillstover8782]

Cherish your time! Loveing the video of you too!💯

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@razsbags]

Your videos are very relevant to many. I still have a Woodstock print fabric belt with plastic buckle. I was too young to go to Woodstock & decluttering plastic things. So why am I keeping it when my waist is bigger than a teenager’s now? There was a jacket with it but wore out. I’m sure there are plenty of Woodstock photos around or better to listen to the music unless going fancy dress. What do you do with fancy dress/ artistic things? Use it as a bag handle? Always wanting to upcycle can be a problem unless passing it on to someone else.

[@bobbiefarrar3036]

You two are such a joy! God bless you and yours!🥰

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you for the kind words! I hope you have a nice day.

[@vintageresalemama903]

Such good advice, girls. Thank you! I always enjoy your videos.

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you so much for being here! I hope you have a nice weekend. =)

[@michelleneuman579]

Great job! I do agree that decluttering gives you power over yourself! So freeing!

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you so much! I feel the same way!

[@Myaussiehome]

Lovely video girls. Blessings ❤

[@esmerodriguez3715]

I feel the same about the holiday\seasonal decor. I like to see it in others homes but not in my house. I watch Hallmark Christmas movies😂

[@reginabeasley872]

One of my family friends said it the best she said the older you get you find that you don’t want extra stuff to clean I used to decorate for Christmas but I only put a decoration on my apartment door as I have 2 parakeets and I don’t want them flying into a Christmas tree and biting the lights my building manager has the common areas decorated so I look at those , less stuff to store and our space is limited.

[@jillh.9617]

Ahhh, this is my favorite channel=great dynamics and very motivating.

[@Myaussiehome]

I hang my clean clothes on the left of the wardrobe. I hang the clothing that I have worn that is still clean enough to wear again on the right. Then I allow a maximum of ten items in the "worn" area. After 2 weeks I wash all of the "worn" items that weren't worn in the 2 week time frame.

[@juliapearse1514]

Agree with you on saying no to video games. I actually got my kids and us 90s loving adults N64 games. We have all loved this especially Mario Kart but the kids actually don't play it often so its definitely a good thing. We have a backyard so that helps too.

[@danibryant9318]

Love you gals, I still have my crock pot, haven't used it in years

[@Crochetlady3-l1o]

Hi ladies!!! I wanted to share that my decluttering is definitely paying off. We moved from our tiny condo into our beautiful SFH a year ago and have made great progress on it (older home, very dirty, but in a great neighborhood) in just a year My husband and I put up our Christmas decorations TOGETHER yesterday (also progress😂), and we got rid of some junky plastic stuff, so left with maybe two boxes of nice quality meaningful decorations. I held two plastic trays up and my husband agreed!!! “Thrift store”♻️ Before he wanted to buy and save every little thing! I wish you all a Healthy and Happy Holiday season Enjoy your videos very much Hi from SC!💕😊🎄🎉🏝️

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you for sharing your decluttering journey! I love hearing how much progress you have made. I hope you have a nice time decorating. =)

[@SheilaEnglish2]

I’m curious, what’s a SFH?

[@helenelindholm656]

Thank s for a great q& a. Great motivation. Take care❤

[@deb4375]

Shannon, I enjoy your videos. Your relationship with your mom remind me of mine with my daughter. You get along so well. We only live 2 hours from our daughter and husband and it's wonderful. We see each other quite frequently now. We'd like to live closer. Maybe someday. I've recently came up with a method that works for me for worn clothing. I happened to have 3 pink hangers. I put 1 pink hanger in the different sections of my closet. For example, I have a pink hanger with my pants. Clean pants go on one side of the hanger and worn pants on the other side. Same for tops ect.

[@janeweldon8874]

You are both amazing! Love your decluttering videos.❤

[@PHBRNTGGR2]

I love this channel!!💕❤️

[@Dayi_2012]

You both are my favorite! Many blessings and greetings from Florida!

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you for being here! I hope you have a nice day.

[@joycemitchell2092]

I Loved this Q&A! ❤️

[@lindaroyal8161]

Sorry, it's taken me all week to get to this video; I usually watch them the day they post or the very next day. Dealing with stuff, I won't get in to all of it, other than it's under control. This was a very good Q & A video - my favorite kind - where ALL the questions are gathered ahead of time by writing them down. I hate the Q & A's that are live, where the Tuber is trying to find questions to answer by scrolling. There is Nothing entertaining about watching someone stare at a screen while scrolling, looking for a question. I don't even watch that style. Note - on mom's Barbie Doll - I have a couple of Pinterest Boards for that specific purpose. One is Childhood memories and the Teenage Memories - lots of pins of toys/books from my childhood and all the favorite items from my teenage years. A place to keep them without the clutter and it still brings back great memories and good feelings.

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you so much for being here and watching! What a great idea about the pinterest board for memories. I LOVE that! I hope you are doing ok, thinking about you. =)

[@francinehogsett3065]

My 2 favorite ladies🥰 I’m the same age as Kathy and I’m always decluttering but now I have my grandchildren’s toys….trying to downsize that 😊❤️🎄when it comes to gifts if I can’t clean with it or eat it I don’t want it 😂

[@r.p.9829]

When I started decluttering my questions to myself were...would I want to pack it and move it , and if there was a fire what would I hope to be saved...(after actually having to pack up a couple of times for wildfires)...found very little meant that much to me and have been getting rid/donating a lot of stuff....

[@shannontorrens1]

Great tips! Thank you for sharing.

[@kaseyfarmer8232]

Hello girls!!! great info.. thank you both... Happy holiday season....

[@fromhumblebeginnings7798]

My go to these days (i am about your mom's age) is seasonal. Fall, winter and an occasional sprinkle of halloween, thanksgiving, and Christmas

[@wandrousvindella716]

Experiences/memories over "things". Look forward to y'all camping at National Parks ~ thank you both. "Nanna" Wanda, Charleston SC

[@alisonsmith7162]

HI KATHY! Love it when youre on too! Do you have less furniture pieces, now you have less stuff? We only have 1 built in wardrobe in our place, so thats going to be a goal for me down the track.

[@viviancunssuarez]

Love you two ❤❤❤

[@ReginaChristenson]

I’m about your mom’s age and I like seasonal items but I have it narrowed it down to a small entry way table. I like a piece or 2 in my kitchen.😅 I think it’s the teacher in me. I’m going to finish teacher after 42 years in May then retire😊 I have gone thru sheets, towels and things like your mom. I have also decluttered my clothes. As the holidays go through out these next school months I have been donating fall clothes, Halloween clothes as I go through months. Next Christmas clothes. I love how you two work together. My sisters and I laugh n make jokes when we help move things or sort together.😅

[@dianehardt9117]

Your video is great! I can so relate to your mom and her journey. I continue to declutter little by little as my energy and mindset allow. Can’t wait until I get to the maintenance phase!

[@dianeyoung8068]

. So much that I could relate too. I always appreciate you both and the inspiration I get from listening to you.

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you for watching! I hope you have a nice Sunday.

[@Noreenlee1]

What a great way to start my day.

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you for being here!

[@juliedavidson5596]

You two are so fun to watch. Great tips and advice. I was wondering how old Shannon was when you started helping your Mom declutter? Have a great day ladies.

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you! I was around 36 years old when I started helping my parents declutter =)

[@beckpender]

Love you two. I have a small 2 bedroom condo and am here alone most of the time. I make greeting cards, and have for 22 years. I have purchased so much, rarely giving away or selling any of the older supplies. People tell me that I should sell the cards, they have gotten much nicer as time went by. Now I am thinking about moving across the state to my daughter's area in a couple of years, and am really thinking about not taking much with me. I can buy card making kits, and have a couple shoe boxes with cards already made. I hired someone to help me re-organize that "craft room" -the second bedroom, and hate that I spent so much money because I could NOT motivate myself to do it!

[@SK-pt7zu]

You are not alone. I was the same, but with scrapbooking supplies. Lugged all that heavy stuff every time we moved. I simplified and gave the supplies to schools, churches, the Scouts, etc. They loved it and made use of all the materials. That made me happy. I don't think about the money anymore.

[@PHBRNTGGR2]

A few years ago my parents actually sold a bunch of stuff they had in storage sheds to an online auction. The only problem- they pulled out everything “they” thought may have value and wouldn’t let the auction place even look at them. All that stuff? Yeah it’s still just stashed around. My mom said a month ago I gotta get rid of this stuff I don’t know what to do with it. It may be worth money. I was like… that’s what the auction house was for. Sometimes…. Then there’s me with the dressy shoes I bought 6 years ago and have never ever worn.

[@jwoo222]

Great video!

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you for being here =)

[@Csquared1685]

For Thanksgiving my MIL was talking about her china set she uses from her mom when we all get together and didn’t know who would want it since she only has boys. I immediately said, “Not it!” My SIL said she would take them.

[@reginabeasley872]

I’ve even decluttered my photos on my wall , as dusting is the chore I hate since doing this my living room feels so much bigger I have a few photos but the majority are put away ( I live in a hud building and we get our apartment inspected by management every so often because some people are so cluttered that they can’t get in to the apartment with things blocking the walkway

[@reginabeasley872]

I’m currently decluttering my dvd cases I bought those dvd binders and am transferring my dvds to those I kept the liner notes for the movie and put the actual dvd in the binder it’s much easier than having all those cases piling up. Also I’m transferring the tv series I own to a binder as I’ve noticed that those cases aren’t sturdy enough and the dvds don’t stay locked on the holder I think it’s much more convenient to have the DVDs in a binder than all the cases

[@RaeC5280]

Yes! I've had all my DVDs in a binder for years now and it is such a space saver.

[@reginabeasley872]

@RaeC5280 yes and you can see all of them at once hey back in the day we organized our photos in an album so why not dvds and cds ( those are next on my list)

[@katherinec7698]

We did the same process with the CD binders and kept it that way for years. This year hubby put all the CDs on an external drive that connects to the TV and sound system. We now listen to music much more often. The CDs were put back in their cases and given away. So far we don’t miss any. 🤞

[@denisebunker6674]

Thanks!

[@shannontorrens1]

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@donnastapleton7624]

Would love to see the laughing fits! Or a bloopers video.😅

[@shannontorrens1]

We had a lot of funny moments, I'll definitely see if I have anything I can edit together! Maybe we can add that to the end of the next Q&A. =)

[@lesleywilliams323]

I have a coat stand in my bedroom& keep my nightie, & ‘once worn’ on it…. Doesn’t look cluttery.🤗

[@angiebee598]

I worry that my young grandkids will be disappointed that I didn't keep interesting old jewelry, or clothing or items belonging to my parents and grandparents. I imagine sitting down with them as they look through things and get excited about an item that ties them to their ancestors.

[@gwenj5419]

They probably won't. But if in doubt, just ask them. If they are children still maybe wait until they are adults. 😊

[@valerie718]

I’m having a hard time letting go of some larger Coach purses that my parents bought me. Now that I am retired, I only use crossbody purses. I tried selling them at a yard sale, but people want to buy them for $5. They are all in excellent condition. Have you sold anything on eBay and was it worth your time?

[@SpeakTruthBeKind]

I had several quality Coach purses that I really wasn’t using and decided to donate them to a “Thrift” store (Union Gospel Mission) in our area as the money from the sales goes to giving the homeless a “hand up” out of that situation. They also put a little higher asking price on some items like those. Donating to a non-profit also gives you a tax write off so ask for a receipt. I always feel better about giving up items then. Of course I offered them to my Daughter-in-laws first. 😁👍🏻

[@valerie718]

@ Great idea to donate to a thrift store that does good for the community. I will also ask my daughter in-laws and friends first too.

[@margaret1336]

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