DISCOVERIES OF A NEW MINIMALIST + peek into the closets before we KONMARI

[@sarahjones5425]

Decluttering is not only time consuming but emotionally draining. You are doing such a good job! " Skipping laundry =dirty family" you are hilarious 🤣😆😉

[@samanthaquant7411]

Your hair is glorious even when you first wake up in the morning!

[@KM-nq7ez]

Oh I know... the hair❤️❤️❤️

[@sandithomas6754]

Hahaha i just had a flash back to an old Malcom in the Middle episode where the mom and dad discovered they had a 2nd bathroom while "clearing out a closet" 😅 Thank you for the honest encouragement!

[@EricaLucasLoves]

Ha!! Yes that’s so us right now.

[@amilawstudent]

The channel living with Cambriea might be encouraging for you! She helps others clean and organize their homes. In the basement your doing awesome too. You started in the corner and your slowly working around the room one section at a time. Same with the closets. Just do one at a time. You've already made massive improvements! Congratulations!!!!

[@EricaLucasLoves]

I will check her out!

[@sunflower7766]

Yes I love her channel!

[@fa1ruz]

I can't tell you enough how much I am legit obsess with Cambriea

[@EricaLucasLoves]

Lol

[@IfYouMeetAWolf]

@@EricaLucasLoves Maybe she can even come by and help you some?!! :D

[@Pippy1xx]

I'm not sure if I commented before but you really come across as such a relatable person, you are brutally honest about your old habits you inspire me to do better in my life. Such a gorgeous family. x

[@EricaLucasLoves]

Thank you Sarah! That is so sweet.

[@EricaLucasLoves]

POLL - vote in the poll using the iCards in the video or let me know below if you'd like to see a minimalist laundry video! As always, thank you for all the love and support through this journey.

[@sarahsuero]

I love how you celebrate other women on this journey. Badass! I’ve been on this journey for five years, babe it’s takes consistent effort. Your making massive progress! 😎✊🏻

[@EricaLucasLoves]

Thank you for saying that! I needed to hear that. Women have to lift each other up! I’m happy and proud to share my friend’s work!

[@sarahsuero]

Homeschool Happens Thanks for sharing your journey! Keep celebrating the wins, all big and small. They are real. New habits take time. Your doing fab!

[@loreneknight9755]

Your better than what you think. Please STOP saying bad things about yourself. What we speak...happens. We are speaking into existence the words we are saying. You are a valuable, precious wife, mom, maybe a sister, daughter, friend, neighbor...& on & on. YOU ARE LOVED!!!

[@AnDitaLee]

You progress in a month is impressive. I feel fortunate to have stumbled onto your channel just in time to witness this transformation.

[@EricaLucasLoves]

Thank you!!!!!

[@estherlindstrom7721]

Love your videos! You can do just one closet at a time and film! Then we get more videos and maybe it is less to edit that way?

[@edenhouse75]

Yes I was thinking the same!!

[@poodlegirl55]

I had a small laundry basket for each person in the family and as I took things out of the dryer I put it their basket.I felt like that eliminated the step of sorting. I only folded what I had to. All of the family members took their own baskets, put the stuff away and returned the baskets, empty or with dirty things. I only washed and dried the clothes. I started with the baskets when they were toddlers, but they were putting their own stuff away by first grade. Getting the whole family involved makes the process so much easier. My kids are grown now but they all have very neat homes.

[@poodlegirl55]

Also, you are doing a great job and I have to say you have the most beautiful hair.

[@sravish443]

Even after becoming a minimalist, I still hate folding laundry. 😂 Just because one has less clothes to manage doesn’t mean that person will end up finding pleasure in the task. Oftentimes, if my kids can’t find clothes, they know to check the laundry basket for it. So that’s a good thing. You’re doing great. This is a LONG process. You’ll constantly evaluate and reevaluate. But letting go is a muscle. The more you do it, the easier it gets. And the better you get at knowing what it is you don’t need. Keep up the good work!

[@EverydayBlessings]

Bins always seem like a good idea when you're looking for storage but no matter what I always end up using them as a catch all for EVERYTHING! So I end up with essentially a collection of junk drawers!

[@DaniDani-jb9hp]

Im just so glad to have found you!! Real and relatable. Down to earth. Just want to say thank you for inspiring my own journey :)

[@EricaLucasLoves]

Thank you so much for walking on this journey with me!!

[@hadassastrahl7794]

I love to watch your journey - so much progress in such a short time! Love your gorgeous hair too:)

[@jeanshimpeno45]

I started my minimalist journey 7 months ago. I started small. Cleaned a drawer or closet. Now I’m a pro at getting rid of things. The Vets love me. A truck taking several bags a week. Now everything is looking beautiful. So easy to clean. Everything has a home. I wash, dry and put away dishes after every meal. Only takes a few minutes because there isn’t a lot to do. The dishwasher sits idle unless we have a party. I’m trying to get into good habits. Make the bed right after I get up. Clean the shower after each shower. Keep my kitchen clean all the time. So far it’s working. I just love my clean minimalist home now.

[@EricaLucasLoves]

YES! How inspiring!!!! Clean the shower after a shower... how do you make that a fast an easy job? I love that idea.

[@jeanshimpeno45]

I use a dish wand. I keep it in my shower. It is filled with half dawn dish washing detergent and half rubbing alcohol. Wet down the shower walls and wipe down the walls with the wand. A lot of suds will appear. Rinse and very important dry with a cloth. The rubbing alcohol will remove the hard water spots on the walls and shower doors. It sparkles when you are finished. Take me 10 min I apply Rain’x on the glass shower doors once a month. Keeps the glass from soap build up.

[@EricaLucasLoves]

This is genius!

[@ANNtique]

It may seem like you can’t be lazy about things now but the trade off is definitely that instead of spending days thinking about what you should be doing and being annoyed that things still need doing, now you are learning that a few minutes a day with laundry or dishes is replacing the hours you no doubt spent thinking about stuff that was piling up. Most of the time I don’t realize how much a task was on my mind until it is done and I feel the release.

[@melenkurionabatha3020]

I love that you have a plate, bowl, cup, eating utensils for just the # of people in home. I have a tip. :) Buy socks that are all the same kind for each person. No patterned socks. Like one child has all white socks of same kind. Then another child has all blue socks. Another has grey socks etc. This is an easy way to separate from dryer and put into their dresser drawers and you and your husbands dressers. You dont have to hold up each sock and see what size it is and try to find the match to it then decide whose sock belongs whom.

[@EricaLucasLoves]

This sick genius just changed my life. Why haven’t I thought of this?!

[@alloallo2038]

I used to have a real problem keeping tidy at home, somebody once said to me "if it takes less than 3 minutes just do it now" this really helped me put it into perspective and break it down to little and often. After about 30 days it becomes a habit!

[@nono7903]

Thank you for your honesty and bravery! You are putting yourself out there and you are helping more than you know. Your transformation is phenomenal. The house looks lovely but your personal change is so beautiful. Keep celebrating!

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

Decluttering is such a process, but so worth it in the end.

[@ANNtique]

Re: shower. My husband said something about a ‘breather’ that is supposed to vent gases, in the pipes, outside

[@biteofdog]

That's brilliant, great suggestion!

[@AnDitaLee]

I was gonna say the same thing, my “instinck” 🙊 made me think the “stick” was in the drain. Running water down the drains regularly helps to keep gases from backing up. If the pipe trap drys sewer gas can back up the drain pipe into the house. You might consider using an enzyme cleaner in the drains as well, they could just be fowled with gunk.

[@terrilloyd3691]

Once the water in the “P” trap (part of the drain) dries out, the gasses are able to come up into the room. The solution is to use the bathroom.

[@gusmonster59]

You are not a minimalist as much as you are no longer hoarding. You are keeping things clean, picked up and put away. You no longer have an overwhelming amount of 'stuff'. The stuff you have is kept put away. Your are keeping up with chores and not procrastinating about getting them done. I don't see the need to have magic number of clothing pieces. If the clothing is getting worn, it's okay to keep. Donate the pieces you never wear. I have no magic number of clothing pieces, but I do go through my clothes every few months and donate those pieces I no longer wear. You are doing amazing with your journey. Keep up the great work!

[@kbkb3358]

Don’t be discouraged by the basement and I think you mentioned that you had just dumped more stuff down there. When you declutter there is a season of stuff just being pushed from one room to another as you try and find a space for it or whatever. I have been very impressed with your hard effort and perseverance. It is not easy. But you are doing a great job! Thanks for making the videos~ I have enjoyed watching them. Three cheers for you from Western Australia!

[@melaniehumphreys6445]

You are doing fabulous job! I enjoy how real and authentic you are. One step at a time, one closet at a time. I started my journey in 2015 and now the pay off is huge! I have more quality time with the people I love. I spend more time doing hobbies I enjoy. I don’t stress when the house gets dirty because it is so easy to clean. So don’t stop just keep swimming. Great videos, I like how you really researched minimalism and dig into different methods.

[@simplejoyfilledliving]

I love how real this journey has been! You are making real progress and your kitchen looks great! Looking forward to the habits video!

[@tporters1]

When you do work on your basement please, please, please film it. Even if it's just a little bit here and there because that's what I'm looking for most in motivation to tackle my own basement. I'm trying to get at mine in small chunks and slowly seeing progress.

[@EricaLucasLoves]

I will film it all then!!! I may have to share progress in chunks. I don’t think I can do it all in one go.

[@sandyporter118]

@@EricaLucasLoves Thank you!!! Mine looks like yours except that I have stacks/piles with pathways. Lol! There's no way to do either of ours in a day or even a dedicated weekend. We'll just have to do small chunks at a time. I'm thankful to have someone else in the trenches with me. 😊

[@mossyoakmom8880]

My office is my main problem. I get it organized and then before you know it, more papers have come in to go through!

[@vincentstivali1561]

You have done a FANTASTIC job!!!!! And should be very proud of ur accomplishments, I'm a little OCD so I really like seeing you get rid of things that aren't used any longer . Keep up the good work, ur on a mission and definitely winning the war!!!!!

[@mistyl184]

My son is a young adult now, but I can relate to you on so many other things. I’m also in a place where I’ve started rethinking priorities, excess, and well... junk. If it makes you feel better on the homeschool “stuff”, I still have 4 shelves of homeschool books and supplies.. my son will be 20 in a few weeks. 🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️ Thank you for sharing your minimalism journey.

[@terez1158]

Wow! You've come a long way. I love how you celebrate your progress! Happy Mother's day, by the way!

[@broadmeadowfarm233]

The other person you should follow is the Clutterbug. She talks about styles of organzing and why some things don't work for some people.

[@johnharder2856]

I can totally relate to you. Homeschool mom of six here (down to three in the house -- one of those in college). I am enjoying this series soooo much. I went through this, too. It just takes a long time! Once I did everything the first time, I was much more likely to be more brutal the second time. And it was much, much easier. Can't wait to see how it affects your homeschooling (mine was definitely improved when I had to just focus on the basics).

[@gcsmom9153]

Keep them coming!!! Love your videos!!

[@EverydayBlessings]

Yes! Capsule wardrobes!!! Keeps my laundry less piled up!

[@EmsBookNookMI]

Another awesome video! You are truly inspiring. I have had a semi-minimalist mindset for a while now, but as I've learned...the journey never ends...but I'm thankful it is more accepted and embraced by so many people, because the questions as to why I don't have more of this, that, or the other have drastically decreased. Lol!! With a big family, I think this is a challenging lifestyle in the best sort of way, and it is so important, because we could so easily be swallowed up by our belongings if we stopped being intentional. Thanks for sharing! Can't wait for the next update!

[@jayjayl182]

You did a great job and your house looks so much calmer without so much stuff. The problem is clutter but I think the bigger problem is being a shopaholic? How have you been handling not shopping so much?

[@carrieprivette3032]

You should take the doors off your hallway "launchpad" closet. It would make it super accessible, whether the front door is open or not. And it being visible would be super motivating to keep it tidy. :)

[@kymbellas8125]

You are gorgeous inside and out. I love your videos. 😊

[@EricaLucasLoves]

Oh my stars. You just made my year.

[@djawesomeness159]

I immediately noticed the fall decorations in the kitchen and in your shelves! They really become the focal point when you don’t have many items cluttering your space. I do have to warn you - if you get to the point where everyday you have time to do your curly hair and makeup - I’m out! Lol Your journey is very inspiring. Maybe you could do a video on the before and after of how you store your seasonal items before you second hand all your extras. Like pre hoarder storage vs minimalist storage and time comparison of set up and take down.

[@EricaLucasLoves]

Oh I can do that! What a great idea. I am so attached to my Christmas stuff. That will be hard. I take the time for hair and makeup when we go out for date night or if I meet up for girls night. My time to shoot videos without the kids is 6 am and I ain’t got time for pretty extras. lol

[@Celticbavarian]

Let me begin by saying how much I love, love, love your honesty! It is inspiring, moving, and infectious! Also, let me say how much I resonate with you with regard to how easy it is to become a homeschool hoarder. We're all different in our natural gifts and bents, and I've always been something of a minimalist/neat freak, even when I was acquiring way more hs resources than we could ever get around to using. Even yesterday, in the midst of a season of accelerated minimizing, I agonized more than I expected to over hs stuff, contemplating whether I should hang onto them for my grandchildren (who are now 5, 4.5, 2.5, 16 mo, and in utero). Keep it up dear sister. I love your heart and your drive and so enjoy sharing in your journey.

[@EricaLucasLoves]

Oh mama you get me! This was so nice and genuine to read this morning. Thank you for the uplift!

[@anneperkins85]

Thank you for another great video! I'm crossing the word "lazy" out of my vocabulary. I am substituting it with the concept of priorities. My house was not a cluttered mess for years, because I was lazy. It was a mess, because my priorities were elsewhere (taking care of a very sick husband). Now, my priorities have shifted and I can focus on my home. Now, I have the opportunity to gain some new skills (minimizing/simplifying) and put them into practice, so that the next time life shoves my home to the bottom of the priority list, the clutter and disarray won't be so paralyzing.

[@andrewbrendan1579]

Well said, Anne! Your comments are very helpful as I have a cluttered space even though it's a one-room efficiency apartment. Much of my time is spent doing casework for and assisting a disabled brother. Housework simply has to be postponed though I want to do a major cleaning and cleaning out and organizing. Things are especially busy and stressful now as I'm gathering documentation for the renewal of benefits for my brother and dealing with a change in his leasing situation and am also dealing with renewing my own health insurance through the Health Insurance Marketplace. As has been your experience I'm working according to what takes priority over something else and housework simply has to wait sometimes.

[@ANNtique]

With the downstairs shower check the P-trap. If the shower isn’t being used the water in the p-trap will evaporate and the sewage gases will come into that room. If there is no p-trap then you will notice the smell being really bad when the shower is in use. It won’t smell like poop but it will smell organic and not in a good way. We discovered no p-trap in one of our showers and sinks.

[@elainephleps4705]

Iam in process of declutteing. My kitcken. And getting rid of more now. Just took a shelf down for collectables and got rid of all stuff on it!!!once every 6months take it all down clean it wipe walls. Put it all back!!!stood on ladder. Looked at it decided this is ssooooo stupid. So it's gone...yeaahhhh.

[@sandramatos6409]

You can fix the smell of your bathroom with a dish of the washing freshener. The blue pellets are excellent and look so decorative in a small dish.

[@StephBer1]

You are so motivating me to get into my mess. I'd love to see the laundry declutter please.

[@hollymitchell6436]

I totally get having an emotional limit... each day/week I reach it, take a breather... come back to it. Nothing wrong there! :-) I’m with you on leaving stuff in the dryer till it’s needed, too! A bad habit I’m working to eliminate!

[@ellenstam-mulder3002]

WHAT I'M PROUD OF YOU. YOUR MINDSET IS SO GOOD. YOUR CLOSETS ARE NOT SO BAD NOW. that is quickly decluttered. Your bathroom closet, LOL I've seen this with more people. Don't worry about it. And that is neat again. Your basement still has some work to do. But that will be fine, you can see so much progress. Tip from me. Do not forget to do your sheds and garage's. If you have done everything. Continue immediately after the holidays with the following rounds. Usually a lot goes away with every round. So that you have also decluttered the doubt stuff.

[@EricaLucasLoves]

Oh the holidays are so close. I’m afraid about a slide backwards!

[@ellenstam-mulder3002]

@@EricaLucasLoves no you don't. And if you do it is a proces. But try and you will see. I see the difference. I think you must train to let things go. That is alright.

[@kathleenstetler609]

Thank YOU for prvoviding us w content so refreshingly Real!

[@FieldsFullHouse]

Again so inspiring! We just majorly decluttered TOYS!!!!

[@MelindaLee]

Wow you are getting so much done and your "discoveries" are exceptional!!! Everything you were saying I was here nodding my head and yelling out PREACH because these are things I discovered recently or need to discover. YAS!!!! Don't feel you have to get through all the closets quickly, you take each day as they come, and do what you think you can do. Even if you only get through one shelf a day, you are STILL getting through it! Never rush !!!

[@Mocha_Minimalist]

Your discoveries are awesome. I have made similar discoveries during my minimalist journey. It is easier to catch up/ do laundry. It doesnt take an entire weekend. ALL of my childrens clothing fits in their 1 dresser/each. And I only have 1 extra large container for ALL of my clothing. Oh btw my house has 1 closet. Its in my kids room and holds their toys, extra backpacks(2), and their books.

[@theoffkeydiva]

I would recommend Cass the Clutterbug. She has great approachable videos on cleaning and decluttering. She also seems like she would be a good fit for a newbie minimalist whereas Darci Isabella seems more like inspiration as a guide that will show you how to declutter

[@AMomforEverySeason]

Thats great that you are getting more family and quality time!

[@suzinelson2388]

So exciting to see someone at the beginning of this path. I look forward to watching you progress.

[@EricaLucasLoves]

Thank you Suzi!

[@callalilly63]

I think you should do each closet individually, even if the videos are short, it will keep us satisfied until your nest one. As for I was waiting for your next video with anticipation. I can't wait for the other one; I think I'm addicted to your journey. I'm so excited for you. Can't wait to see at least one closet. Great job!!!!

[@violetsands]

I have to say that you have really beautiful hair. I really enjoy your sense of humour and your drive. Thank you for sharing your life with us - it really helps to motivate me to do more!

[@AWanderingEye]

I love how much nicer/relaxed things are looking in your living spaces. Instead of buying the Kallax bin case I bought several shelving units. If asked I would recomnend the shelving units. I had them connected in our old home as a library/game storage. Here in current rental I have them separated up and they are used for storing/holding long term storage bins, office/art supplies in daily use, items to sell, kitchen tools, as a clothing dresser and finally as a book case. Same amount of uprights and shelves, just differently configured and throughout our rental.

[@AWanderingEye]

And yes, to do this I did a massive book purge. My connection to books: to have easy access to knowledge. We really use our phones so now I am only keeping books I (a.) Want to read and/or (b.) Will repeatedly refer back to.

[@sarahhart7260]

Loving watching your videos! I’m dying to see the basement when it is done!

[@melenkurionabatha3020]

Side note: did you know that blue eyes and red hair is the rarest of the rare hair/eye combination.

[@inspiringsimple]

We are a minimalist family of 11. I am having another baby in 3 weeks and I dream of having two bathrooms! I’d love to help you with your basement haha!! I live on the other side of the world to you though :) I think its kind of fortunate that you DO have the basement area because that can be like a sorting area. When I decluttered our home I had NO areas to store things. So its good and bad. Good because you can write off one area whilst you sort but bad because then things can sit. I did MASS donations but with so many children and a shift working husband it still took a few years to get to maintenance level.

[@EricaLucasLoves]

Wow Momma. I am in awe of YOU. 11 of you with another joy heading your way in a few weeks. YOU ARE AMAZING.

[@lenarobins2480]

I think you're doing awesome and I too have those 1st 3 minimalist saved and watched up to date! I have learned in my own journey praise yourself for your steps in the right direction and every little accomplishment because changing patterns IS difficult and you are making it happen. And dont be upset for the basement every room can't get how you want it over night just keep moving forward at your own pace that is manageable for you!

[@amywalraven3455]

I'm curious about your calling yourself lazy. As a born minimalist, I think it is SO MUCH easier to have fewer things to care for and clean than a bunch of things to care for and clean. One day's worth of dishes takes 10 minutes to load. I can find 10 minutes every day to clean the kitchen. A week's worth of dirty dishes would take days of hard work and dedication. Dusting and caring for a living room filled with knickknacks and books and just stuff takes so much more time and energy than a more minimal arrangement. Same with kids' toys and dressers. Minimalism is for lazy people! LOL I don't actually think it's about laziness. I love having a tidy and clean home, but more important in the long run is that I also love spending my time with my family and doing my hobbies. Minimalism makes clean and tidy easier. It facilitates a happier family and less time spent cleaning and caring for possessions.

[@michelleperez-vazquez7760]

I also fold the clothes as soon as the dryer finishes and put it away. It's painless.

[@melenkurionabatha3020]

Idea: maybe you could have a desk where you organize your tasks for the next day instead of using your kitchen counter. Also maybe you could have a charging station fpr your electronics on that desk also. This way your kitchen is just your kitchen. : )

[@MommaonMission]

If I wasn’t already motivated, I am now! I love seeing this happen from someone who doesn’t already have a house void of clutter! The “realness” of it is so encouraging and helpful.

[@imgardevandevyvere5357]

Yes, I'd love to see your laundry video. You're doing so great to minimalize. You've made such progress. Keep on going. A lot of hugs from Belgium.

[@sueallen558]

Your honesty is so refreshing! 😍

[@stephaniebyrne7706]

Decluttered the whole house. Amazing to me how little time I spend on cleaning now. Excited to see u continue your journey . I also kept track of successes love that your family is involved ❤️🇨🇦

[@EricaLucasLoves]

Stephanie I was so surprised about how easy and fast it is to clean now.

[@evraalexandrite3770]

Wow... You have a big house and a lot of closet.

[@AmyJBrowne]

You are doing great. I think you need to give yourself some kudos and some grace. Celebrate the wins as you said but don’t lose momentum. Your channel inspires me as I have fallen off of decluttering. My energy has gone down the last few weeks in my pregnancy so I’m just like meh🤷🏽‍♀️ take 1 closet at a time and don’t lose sleep over the basement. I can only tell you what my hubby tells me - imagine how much you’ll accomplish in a few months or a year from now. It seems hard now but the end is so worth it. 😊

[@misswittank9224]

I am impressed with how much you have done already. My own declutter journey is a bit stop start. Mostly stop. 😂

[@rabczanska]

#2 laundry...create a bin for each person. Fold and put in each person's bin.

[@cassysatterfield5860]

I’ve been on my journey as well. I’ve watched these same ladies you mentioned and love them but Erica, you’re my favorite! You’re so relatable for me. I’m also a Christian ✝️ and a homeschool Momma..and EX hoarder! 😆

[@juanitaturner7019]

Making great progress in your journey. You may want to check out Fly Lady. She has a website about decluttering and how much you can accomplish using a timer for 2-15 minutes at a time. Remember baby steps and doing something each day will get you closer to the minimalist journey.

[@Trixatoria]

I NEED to do this, I have more glasses in my kitchen than I can physically store! TO THE KITCHEN!

[@EricaLucasLoves]

Watch Trixatoria! She’s hilarious and I could listen to her speak all day with her accent. Her channel is good!! She’s raw and honest.

[@Trixatoria]

Thank you 🙈🙈 I ditched a whole bunch of glasses by the way.... We only have 8 Christmas ones and 6 wine glasses now 😂😂

[@Trixatoria]

Oh and 9 Christmas mugs..... Not sure what I’ll do after Christmas 😂😂

[@SusanEvans]

I like how you clean up in fast motion. It makes me feel like I've accomplished a lot. No wonder these decluttering videos are so popular!

[@leahrenea2709]

I have recently discovered your videos on minimalism and you have inspired me to jump in. We are a family of hoarders who hoard different things. This didn't used to be an issue because I moved every year and typically tossed anything that didn't fit in my car. I have been living in the same home and its definitely gone way beyond my control. Thanks for sharing this, I know it's not easy

[@EricaLucasLoves]

Thank you Leah! It gets away from you fast. My parents also have this habit and I didn’t notice before I started this.

[@Loeviis]

I can't wait to see all the closet declutters! You seem to be on a great journey and keeping it up!

[@isabelchaparro2608]

I love your videos!! I decluttered last year buy you inspire me to continue to be more thoughtful about my purchases bc God knows I do not need more stuff 🤣

[@EricaLucasLoves]

Ha right?! I am still breaking the habit or the inclination for more stuff. I’m working on our art room this week and it was empty! Put in two reading chairs and the rug. I felt compelled to add more until I questioned why.

[@bearlycountry2406]

I don’t know if I’ve already mentioned but the fly lady is a great resource! She’s awesome!!

[@barbfrank917]

I'm a grandma, so I watch for the minimal topics, I so love watching how real you are, you are so beautiful. Must be some kind of gasses coming from basement shower causing the smell.

[@luisbeltran2177]

You are inspiring! It really don't occur to me about how minimalism and hording overlaps or the challenges.

[@KristyKapp]

Pretty sure you and I would be great friends, especially seeing that Trekking book in the background. :D

[@tamaratorres6368]

Congratulations,thus far,on your journey! 👍

[@Wundertastisch]

I’m so in love with your decluttering series!!! Currently behind in laundry since we have a newborn at home (our first) and are still trying to find a routine. Love the idea of 5 items per clothing category. Need to check the how to our for that. Thank you for being so honest, showing it all!! and sharing your resources. PS: Love your hair!

[@Carobmoth]

The unused shower stinks because of sewer gas. The solution is to use the shower regularly to fill the trap with water. By using the shower as a closet, she accidentally created the problem of the smell. I think this is probably addressed in a later video.

[@doitsimply6628]

Yes, progress not perfection. It makes all the difference. You are doing so great. Thank you for sharing this.

[@juliewright1895]

I'm looking forward to more of the basement videos! We're a homeschool family too and I have a multi-purpose room that I need to tackle and your videos have been inspiring me! 😊

[@Probablytracy]

Keep going! It gets easier and is so worth it!

[@FirnMamaMakes]

💕🤣 I had to laugh when you got to the bathroom "closet" because my bestie and I both have second bathroom shower "closets". Love this series! You're doing awesome and inspiring me!

[@FieldsFullHouse]

Thank you so much for the shout out! I have loved watching your journey and how open and honest you are being! So in full disclosure I have 3 bean bags and a toddler potty in my garden tub in the master bath! 🤣🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️ I don’t know where to put them! You have inspired me so much and I’m sure I’m not done cleaning out my house!

[@pattiharrison1211]

Erica, your hair is very gorgeous❤️ Love your videos, so real, The term minimalist is a good one for me. A little less pressure, but I do like having less stuff, simpler life.

[@thrashermomma1992]

Please look into checking the trap under the shower in the basement. My basement shower used to smell horrible but my dad worked on it and boom.....no more nasty shower. It is a gas trap that sometimes has horrible smells. Hope you get it fixed soon so you can use your other bathroom.

[@EricaLucasLoves]

Oooooooh! I was thinking of hiring a plumber to give it a good once over after I declutter it.

[@thrashermomma1992]

@@EricaLucasLoves Oh good......please update us and let us know. :) ❤

[@NoodlesMusings]

Your hair is lovely. I really like how you style it 👸

[@EricaLucasLoves]

Thank you!!!! 😍

[@paulinehillson9059]

Great video. I agree with all the noticeable changes decluttering facilities. You have made amazing progress your do as well going forward. 💗

[@KM-nq7ez]

I’m with you on letting the clothes sit in the dryer... the worst is when it shuts off and the clothes are still slightly damp... and they sit there for days😬

[@janetkhor7748]

I am also very bad at putting the laundry away. Trying very hard still...😫😫😫 u did an amazing job. Love to see your progress and journey in minimalist... love and hugs from Malaysia 💕💕

[@LivingWithEve]

This video was so informative. I love it, we have been watching them as a family and I plan on putting one of our up next week ❤️

[@EricaLucasLoves]

YES!!!

[@Amandahugginkizz]

7 closets, ahh I miss those days, our house literally has 3 closets and no others no hall closet, nothing

[@EricaLucasLoves]

Our house is 1300 sq feet! I don’t know how they squeezed so many closets in.