Decluttering Results 5 Years Later...

[@shannontorrens1]

To keep watching check out the video of my mom and me trying out no-mess decluttering: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKGXpJukib6niKs

[@simply.clutterfree]

Imagine if you hadn't moved closer to your mom. We wouldn't be getting our favourite guest star! ❤

[@nuchzara97]

😂😂😂😂 exactly love her mom vlog lol

[@nancyelizabeth8364]

Me too

[@stephandozzie]

I know, I love her!

[@vickyoshea1293]

LOL

[@HerCupOfSIMPLE]

Shannon, so true!!😆😘💝

[@patwo4259]

I started decluttering after having some health issues. My daughter and son did NOT want my collectibles being left to them. I started the decluttering by getting rid of easy stuff and I have (after a month of decluttering) starting to donate the more sentimental items from my home. I am so much more relaxed without the clutter and collectibles. It's a good thing.

[@simply.clutterfree]

Shannon you've done a great job of showing how important maintenance is over the years. It makes me sad when I see huge decluttering videos from KZbinrs followed by "hauls" or shopping sprees because they don't seem to be making the connection that you have to be so careful about what you bring in or you don't make the true progress to a minimal home.

[@shannontorrens1]

I totally agree!

[@KCallaAK]

Yes! I started my minimalist journey 3 years before we moved. We had a lot of stuff after 45 years in Alaska! I went through my house 3 times. The last time we sold most of our stuff and moved to Utah to be close to my kids in ONE pod! We are redoing an unattached garage (my husband is a builder) and we went from a 3 bedroom house to a small 600sq foot home! And we have all we need! I'm so thankful.

[@shannontorrens1]

That is awesome! Thank you for sharing your story, it must be fun to live with your family now.

[@lisaa3978]

Isn’t it kind of crazy how our STUFF can rule our lives? And how we don’t initially realize that. We don’t look around and say, “Wow, this is too much stuff.” We just think we’re unorganized and feel ashamed. And overwhelmed. Then we hide our homes. Then we isolate ourselves. Then we feel disconnected. Then we don’t take care of ourselves. Then feel depressed. All stemming from having too much stuff! Half of which we don’t even care about. It’s crazy. You are profoundly helping so many people, Shannon❤️

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you Lisa, I agree with everything you said. It is true we can feel like somehow it's our fault when we can't stay organized when really it's just having way to much. I hope you are having a great day.

[@karenk380]

When YT first came out I thought it was just videos of cute cats and stupid people. Then my then teenage son said, no I am learning to play guitar and how to fix cars. I'm like ,what?? So I took my first step, I watched quilting videos. Then I thought I'd like to learn how to knit and found podcasts of ladies and their knitting. I still don't know how to knit a sock, but I sure enjoy the day in the life of normal people. I don't watch tv, it is a waste. instead, I am inspired to grow food, be creative, and even minimalize and clean house. When the news is all about people hating each other, I watch good people like you and read nice comments from other good people. Thanks for putting it out there. Keep up the good work.

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you Karen, I am happy to have you here as part of my channel =)

[@sarakelleher3590]

So we were empty nesters. I also knew nothing about KZbin and watched The Minimalist movie. I started watching my granddaughter after leaving the corporate world logged onto KZbin and was amazed at all the minimalist channels. I think I have been with you since the beginning 😁 your channel is never boring, always evolving and very creative. Which I can’t say for all channels but everyone has a different style. So happy you started it❤

[@shannontorrens1]

Hi Sara, Thank you for being here =)

[@susan5661]

Such a great retrospective Shannon. Decluttering and minimalism is sure not a one and done. You are inspirational.

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you so much!

[@Magdalena287]

Oh my goodness that baby boy is so precious! I'm a mom of 5 and we're done but every time I see a newborn I just wanna hug and love on them! Minimalism and motherhood should go hand and hand for sure, my 5th kid had so much less than my first and I feel like it was a lot less stressful

[@shannontorrens1]

Hi Valerie, I agree minimalism makes it less stressful. We are also done having babies so I have to really soak it all in.

[@suef.9821]

I so enjoy your show. You seem to be one of the few who address seniors decluttering! I am constantly looking for stuff to get rid of so my children do not have to that job.

[@shannontorrens1]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@petmomful2260]

I have had 3 relatively recent things that influenced me to deeply declutter. Just a couple of weeks ago, my husband's uncle dropped dead in his flat and was not found for 3 days. He is a hoarder and the place is full, and filthy. My husband and his siblings are having to go thru every box, as they are finding money in strange places, which will pay down the funeral costs, and cannot find a will or anything. He owns the building and the lot next door so they are trying to go thru all the paperwork. I am determined to not leave any kind of mess for my children and my paperwork will be in order.

[@eleanorbuck715]

How many things have we all bought that we didn't use for long? Usually, these items end up in the garage or attic. If we bought carefully each item and purchased only what we need; think how much money we could save? Money that could be spent on experiences with family or friends. Love your videos. Can't wait for you and Mom to continue your garage clean out!

[@gailtester8749]

I have minimized my minimalist channels that I watch and subscribe to and yours was right up at the top of my keepers list. Also love channels on frugality. Really enjoy your honest laid back style.

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you Gail, I am so happy to have you here =)

[@helenmak5663]

I have been in minimalist journey for six years and I never regret for things I decluttered. What has helped me is to change my mindset to needing less and be more mindful of what I bring in the house. I have gained so much more empty breathing spaces and above all, time and money to shop for things I can live without.

[@shannontorrens1]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@claudiayamada8377]

Shannon, your Vlog has been life changing for me. I have finally decluttered all the smaller sizes that no longer fit me and I am in the process of decluttering all of the many photo albums that I have. The process of decluttering before organising is what finally got me started!! All the duplicates and blurry or faded photos are coming out of the albums. You gave me the method and the inspiration!! I’m over the mental block I had and I’m getting it done!!! Thank you! And your Mom!!

[@shannontorrens1]

Hi Claudia, I love hearing that! Congratulations on making so much progress =)

[@karenvillanueva9984]

Thank you for sharing your journey through decluttering. I also started mine when I began working from home. Staying home all day opened my eyes to so much unnecessary stuff. Now my son and I declutter a few times a year and the transition wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. We were both able to look at items and quickly decide if it would be a yes or a no. I had a few maybe piles, that after a a few passes eventually made it to the no pile. We can truly enjoy our free time now. Now, my neighbor is a hoarder and I give her gentle motivation to taking steps to declutter. Its been over a year now and barely any progress. I understand that there are so many layers, even painful ones that she's gotta work through. It's her journey, not mine. Just hoping she can trust and embrace the process so that she too can have better quality of life. Thank you for sharing

[@simplesgood7694]

Shannon, it was so lovely to go back a little ways on memory lane with you!! I enjoyed you and your family then and still enjoy you now!!

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you so much!

[@jodyhuntsman4126]

I just love when u and your mom declutter together! Mama has really came along way

[@christined2495]

We started the same time living intentionally, and I had seen the same documentary with the minimalist. I have been following your journey. I didn’t have a lot of clutter, but after I saw the documentary I realized as I looked around I had possessions I didn’t use, love or want, so I decluttered it all, it’s mind blowing what we keep and do not use or need.. love your channel Shannon

[@shannontorrens1]

Hi Christine, that is exactly how my journey went as well. In the past I always thought it was just normal to have a lot of stuff and now I can't understand why lol.

[@christined2495]

@@shannontorrens1 I never thought to donate it when it wasn’t used or loved….. now just a different mindset, when you declutter your like me, it’s FAST and that’s the muscle we developed

[@got_style]

Thanks for sharing your artwork🥰 Did you finish the drawing of your husband; if so, please show us!!

[@j.chayo45]

Your hair style is beautiful it suits you

[@mirelaxo]

I think also too, being a 3rd time mum you really know what you need and don’t need when having a baby.

[@shannontorrens1]

This is so true! I think that is why I hear so many moms that have a lot of kids saying it gets easier. I used to always think how can it get easier, but it actually does get easier lol.

[@juliemix3373]

Shannon, this was so very interesting. I know I tuned into your channel quite awhile ago. I liked your delivery, but it wasn't until you got your Mom on board that I've become even more of a fan. You and your mom are such a hoot together. I love all the Swedish Death Cleaning stuff because at 73 it's what I'm now doing. Cheers

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you Julie, my mom and I have a lot of fun together. =)

[@rebeccarendle3706]

Love this summary of your journey.. I've been watching you for years.. its so fun how you have also helped your wonderful mum😊. Well done on your channels success...you deserve to get to 100k🍀🤗 I saved all my first kids stuff because i wanted a second child... I didn't realise it would take 7.5yrs!.. I just kept it in boxes in the attic. After my second child I donated or sold everything.. still doing this as they grow.

[@RelishThisMoment]

I have been loving watching you and your mom declutter together. You guys are so funny and real with us! ❤ I am going through a similar season helping my mom declutter and I can completely relate. I get a kick out of how I have the same exact conversation with my mom 😅 We enjoy watching you with our morning coffee & tea

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you so much!!

[@lindaroyal8161]

Congratulations on the growth of your channel! It was nice to see your journey on video. I didnt realize you moved to be closer to your parents, I think it was a wise choice. You're one of my favorite channels and always look forward to your content. Love when mom makes a guest appearance, shes a hoot, love her.

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you so much!

[@latinouruguayo1]

Hi Shannon, wow what a journey, thank you for sharing your story. I have found your channel to be very inspirational for me. 🤗💖💛💖

[@sandrak.4619]

Thank you so much Shannon for taking me with you on this journey. You and your family are wonderful people and you are always a great inspiration for me. I‘ve learned a lot for my own minimalism challenge, thank you and happy easter 💐🐰🙏☺️

[@ap85jp87]

Great retrospective! I really look forward to seeing your smiling face on KZbin. Thank you!

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you so much!

[@susanrobinson408]

Shannon, I have followed you since you first started your journey! It has been so much fun to see you grow!

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you so much Susan!! I always enjoy reading your comments ❤

[@kellyatkinson8105]

You and your mom are so fun together 😃

[@ucfhillcollege8296]

Well done! Thank you for taking us along on your journey.

[@Toni-747]

I'm doing great on my "Swedish Death cleaning"! Thanks for the help! Your videos are awesome!❤

[@SouthernArtist77]

I love this but I just don’t know if I could do it, I’m having a hard time now. My husband died in March 2022 and he saved everything. It’s about all I can do to get rid of all his stuff not to mention I have a lot of art supplies and I intend to use them. I would love it if my house was less cluttered.

[@shannontorrens1]

I am sorry to hear about your husband. I would just take your time. Only declutter what feels right, a little can go a long way.

[@danabrown2391]

I've been with you since around the beginning of your minimalist journey as I started a year ahead of you! But I am not quite as minimalist as you with my kitchen dishes and equipment and I slipped up last summer with clothes when I discovered the Coastal Grandmother style and bought a bunch of beige, light blue and linen things. Oh well, I still have very little decor and my furniture has been reduced and I am constantly looking around the house to see what else I can get rid of! I'm a minimalist at heart!

[@shannontorrens1]

Hi Dana, I am so happy we can be on this journey together. I know I mentioned this in a response before but I love the sound of Coastal Grandmother style it sounds like a wonderful style, I bet it looks amazing. =)

[@donnaconyers7315]

I enjoy your videos. You are very inspiring. I really love to see you and your Mom together. Thank you for your time. Take Care. ❤

[@Ann-vr1qr]

Love, love, love this content! I always appreciate one's opinion on their journey to minimalism and sustainability for you. Also, I adore seeing your relationship with your family and your parents as well. ❤

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you Ann, I appreciate you being here =)

[@simply.clutterfree]

Yes! I signed up for this blog course on your past recommendation. Lisa was very helpful!

[@shannontorrens1]

Wow that is awesome, I hope you liked the course =)

[@jessiecorbett4646]

I'm happy to have found someone sharing their minimalism and life journey related to lessons learned through minimalism who lives in NZ!

[@shannontorrens1]

Hi Jessie, I used to live in NZ and I am married to someone from NZ =). We now live in CA. Check out the channel Mini Mom if you want to see a great minimalist channel that currently lives in NZ =)

[@jessiecorbett4646]

@@shannontorrens1 Thanks!

[@shellyjay8954]

Love your channel and your lovely, delightful mom.

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you!

[@annw1395]

Your hairstyle is gorgeous!

[@chris_perea]

I loved to get to you know better in this video Shannon! And it's great to hear all the positive things that minimalism started for you🤗

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you Chris! I hope you are doing well =)

[@lubnan08]

Bring more minimal is really great. I constantly am going through my stuff. It's helped me in other areas of my life.

[@homemakingwithdenise]

I’ve started the Swedish Death Cleaning process and I am so glad that I have. As far as the baby stuff…you want to make sure all is up to code now. He is adorable.

[@shannontorrens1]

Yes, very true on the baby stuff =)

[@SpeakTruthBeKind]

Thank you for sharing your journey and your family. 😍 Wishing you much joy, love and peace as you continue in these life. ❤

[@manetsmommy4180]

I love your paintings! Beautiful peaceful color palette. And…also love the decluttering journey 😊

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you so much!

[@samantha_budhu]

Great job Shannon! I love being a minimalist as well. 💕

[@shannontorrens1]

Me too!!

[@pauloszetarinielli69508]

Your journey is so inspiring, thank you for sharing. Watching you (and your Mom) is so much fun, full of good ideas 💡 💡

[@koala2464]

Gday from Australia 🇦🇺 👋 Thanks for a great video again. Congratulations that you are receiving from all your hard work. It’s lovely to watch your journey. Can I just say, your hair looks lovely and healthy. But I think the style you have in the kitchen with your Mum (long hair pinned on the side) is beautiful. Sorry but it hard to ignore your gorgeous hair 😃 Wishing you and your loved ones all the best on this wonderful journey.

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you! I recently cut it slightly shorter because after having a baby it's not as healthy, but it will get long again =)

[@conniesmith3922]

Thank you for sharing your journey. Always look foreword to seeing the next video!💕💕💕

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you Connie! I hope you have a wonderful day =)

[@bonessam9618]

I am so happy you share your journey with us, Shannon! I really need to watch your old videos starting from the beginning as I can't remember when I first started to watch you. I didn't realize you moved to be closer to your mom/dad. It is so great to have parents/grandparents close. Your mom is always such a hoot! I would sure enjoy hanging out with you two! By the way, your hair looks so cute! How many inches did you get taken off?

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you! I know you have been here since the beginning =) Yes we are so happy to be closer to my mom and dad. I am not sure how many inches were cut off but probably like 5 or so.

[@bonessam9618]

That's a lot of hair. It takes my hair forever to grow, but I think I'm going to get maybe 3 inches cut off. It looks pretty, Shannon.

[@angieserdar]

So glad you share your journey with us thanks ❤

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you for being here =)

[@lawaincooley6788]

So happy for you!!!!

[@asianangel5400]

❤❤❤ You've done a fantastic job over the years.

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you so much!

[@alanbirkner1958]

December 2023. We raised 3 kids in a small house. 20 years ago, we moved to a 2BR apartment. I never had or wanted much stuff. Tina, Al's wife

[@kfetter9046]

Shannon, this is absolutely my favorite video! Thank you for sharing the story of your journey thus far, and sharing the documentary film that inspired you. You continue to inspire me, and I so love the videos you do with your mom. You are also an incredible artist! I cannot even draw stick figures, LOL! Btw, I don't know if you have one where you live, but I belong to a local "Buy Nothing" group, and it is amazing how many items, especially children's things, that you can get for free! It is a great concept, and the beauty of it is that you get to know the neighbors in your area, and the items get shared over and over again when they are no longer needed by someone❤

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you for being here. I love the concept for a buy nothing group, I tired one local to me and unfortunately it wasn't a very active one so I gave up.

[@JazzyBabe56]

that was a great vid - it really let us see your progress and your continued fight to keep the clutter down....its really quite inspiring! ♥

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you! I thought now is a great time to share how it's going since it's been 5 years =)

[@rachelpalumbo8135]

You are an inspiration thank you.

[@shannontorrens1]

Wow, thank you

[@sharonshmuel3386]

Absolutely loved this I’ve been blessed to find your channel that I love ❤️ You have helped me so much & you have a precious family & hilarious Mom 😂😂❤ have a lovely weekend 🎉

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you so much Sharon!! I hope you have a nice weekend too =)

[@melissataylor8910]

Love you and all your videos!! ❤️❤️

[@simply.clutterfree]

People are so worried about saving baby things.... meanwhile there are so many of us out here giving away bags and bags baby things. 😂

[@Elizabeth-490]

Love your channel and your mom and your art! Do you sell any of your pieces?

[@shannontorrens1]

Hi Elizabeth, I have some some art in the past but I am not selling anything currently =) I hope you are having a good day.

[@Elizabeth-490]

@@shannontorrens1 thanks, you too!

[@petmomful2260]

Wow, you moved to be closer to your family. I begged my husband to let us move as far away from my family as we could get!

[@charlenebrissette3348]

I don’t have a problem getting rid if stuff either.

[@thedockertysautismlife2393]

Hello fellow kiwi,to ur husband I'm watching from Christchurch new Zealand

[@happyc3789]

Please tell us which books you recommend to help decluttering

[@shannontorrens1]

Well I feel like I have read all of them lol. I liked Swedish Death Cleaning a lot and I also like Marie Kondo because both books were less about the how to and more about the transformation. =)

[@happyc3789]

Thank you. I appreciate your videos. I started decluttering 4 years ago and I have done well, but now I feel stuck. Paperwork is the hardest part for me. I need to get demotivated

[@TeachingTinyDisciples]

I wish I had started filming my journey. The results would be wild 🤣

[@jillh.9617]

You’re darling! I love your videos.

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you so much!!

[@payalbhattacharje3404]

Shanon you have a transformation ❤❤❤

[@shawnaford5540]

How do I find affiliate code?

[@shannontorrens1]

If you are looking for the blogging course I mentioned it's in my description =)

[@shawnaford5540]

@@shannontorrens1 Thank you I found the link.

[@angelamelum4304]

I didn’t realize that when I started following you, that you had just moved into that house.

[@shannontorrens1]

Hi Angela, we have been in this house about 3.5 years now. Finally it's starting to really feel like home. =)

[@Morpha-Ahprom]

💖

[@sandradisclafani6725]

❤️👍🏻

[@cierracarrico4718]

This is kind of random but you've always looked familiar to me. Then I figured it out! You look just like the actress Natascha McElhone from The Truman Show.

[@shannontorrens1]

I had to look her up, but wow I will take that as a compliment =). I usually get told I look like Uma Thurman and when I was younger (with a similar hair style) people in real life would say I look like Cameron Diez. I hope you are doing well.

[@cierracarrico4718]

@Shannon Torrens definitely see Uma Thurman resemblance! I was super motivated by your video today! I donated 5 black trash bags for clothes and shoes and 4 boxes of random things... including my dvd's that I've been moving and holding onto even tho I haven't watched a DVD in over 10 years lol!

[@clarisahernandez5280]

9 kid stuff years is a lot of time for "new and improved".

[@Tom-Travels]

Now, your house is cluttered with males. 😅🤣

[@nancyelizabeth8364]

She is blessed

[@NataschaFlamisch]

❤

[@UCanCallMeJesus1]

❤