Have you been decluttering lately? What are some items you feel really great about donating or throwing away?
@elisabethkiesel456719 күн бұрын
This gal is the OG of decluttering. Nice to see a boomer doing this.
@TowardsASimpleLife19 күн бұрын
Thanks for being so kind to me. It's been such fun to read your comments!
@elisabethkiesel456719 күн бұрын
“You can go ahead and get rid of it…” Great slogan for merch!!
@TowardsASimpleLife19 күн бұрын
I love this idea so much. I just rewatched the video because of your comment. Oh man... I did say that over and over didn't it? It makes me want to have a shirt with that on there today.
@albareyes74125 ай бұрын
I have several closets that I have decluttered; stuff not being used and I have donated all of these things. Such a difference in my mental health overall
@TowardsASimpleLife5 ай бұрын
Isn't it something? It feels good. I'm slowly working through this, but am making progress. Hope you're doing well these days!
@albareyes74125 ай бұрын
@@TowardsASimpleLife it does feel good, especially when I open up a closet and see how nice it looks
@TowardsASimpleLife4 ай бұрын
So true!!
@laurawood44764 ай бұрын
Enjoying seeing you actually declutter instead of just shuffling things about . Good for you .
@TowardsASimpleLife4 ай бұрын
Thanks! I'm actually going slower on the decluttering lately - only work on one smaller area a week - because I've made some mistakes I really regret. (Got too excited, because decluttering is fun.) It's a bummer when you realize that you gave one of your favorite sweaters away and then you go to use some kitchen equipment that's no longer there. Don't get me wrong, I'm still donating a LOT (and am making some REAL progress,) but I have to be more careful. I still do move some things around, but they are primarily things that are really in the wrong location and I'm wondering, "What on earth was I thinking about putting it here? No wonder I forgot about it." Then I wait and see if I actually use the item. If I end up not using it, then I feel okay donating it. When it comes to seasonal items (seasons that are upcoming), I'm waiting to see if I use them during the season before I give them away. Just yesterday, I found a bin of decor that my husband didn't realize had donations in it so he put it back with the other decor. Then, I was decorating for regular spring (my decor is super simple these days) and I realized that I'd mixed a few of my favorite birds in there. I put them out at least 6 months of the year and would have felt really bad if I had donated them. My biggest takeaway from the decluttering I've done so far? It's about my emotions rather than stuff. This process is kind of like therapy. Hope you have a wonderful week!
@RaeInTime5 ай бұрын
5:25 yep! I accidentally donated a bunch of my husband's pants😮 I went to the thrift store the next day & bought as many of them that I could find back 😂 It was only about half! 😅 Another great video 🎉
@TowardsASimpleLife5 ай бұрын
Oh oh! What a shock that must have been. Oh wow. I'm laughing and crying for you at the same time. I'm always afraid I'm going to do something like that! :-)
@user-wr9el4yt4n4 ай бұрын
You have motivated me to start getting rid of things that I no longer need. Thank you 😊
@TowardsASimpleLife4 ай бұрын
I’m so glad! I appreciate hearing from you very much!
@lindao13275 ай бұрын
Such a useful video Rozanne. I decluttered my kitchen last week. Any food I know I won’t use or make/bake I put into the food bank. I’ve done so much decluttering since retiring. It’s been a slow process but very liberating. Have a good weekend! ❤
@TowardsASimpleLife5 ай бұрын
Hi inda! I'm glad you're enjoying your retirement! The decluttering process is kind of fun, don't you think? I think slow is good (but that's how I'm doing it). I don't mind taking multiple passes through areas and am getting to where I feel really good about it. I'm not letting external pressure determine how much I get rid of or keep. It's a "heart thing," if that make sense. I''m thinking you get that. Hope you have a wonderful week!
@debbieball5446Ай бұрын
Thank you for your videos. I am rather a hoarder and have dificulty in getting rid of stuff, but your advice and hints have inspired me to tackle my over stuffed home.
@TowardsASimpleLifeАй бұрын
I’m so glad you’re enjoying them. Welcome!
@annmargaret21065 ай бұрын
Rozanne, your voice is so soothing and relaxing!
@TowardsASimpleLife5 ай бұрын
That's so neat to hear. I'm glad you like it. :-) About 10 years ago and man told me that I have an old lady voice and that I should try change it. How strange that was. My voice is just part of my equipment. It's always kind of made me laugh that he said it.
@vickithornley50565 ай бұрын
Wow! I need to do this! Sorry about the glass flowery item your daughter gave you. I am very sentimental and I probably would have kept the granddaughters note to Santa (even when you had many) and definitely your college program I would have saved. I've been wanting to get rid of several spring type placemats my son gave me years ago (don't use them), but, darn I just can't seem to! One of these days I hope to get bolder with each "pass". I am really enjoying your videos and am very happy I subscribed. Thank you! 🌻
@TowardsASimpleLife5 ай бұрын
Yeah, I may end up regretting that Santa letter, although she does make lots of things for me. (I watch her after school and she also lives here.) I have too many things of my old children's and will have to go through them soon. I've tried to get the kids to do it themselves, but haven't succeeded, so I'm trying to avoid the same situation building up with my granddaughters. It's kind of a struggle to find the right balance, I think. I'm SO glad you're here!
@Mythriftedhome2145 ай бұрын
Rozanne, you’re an inspiration! And I really love how you share the reasoning when dealing with the sentimental items ❤❤❤
@TowardsASimpleLife5 ай бұрын
Thanks Dusti! Yeah, I tend to think out loud sometimes. I'm glad you are enjoying it!
@KymAtHome5 ай бұрын
Hola. Its nice that u donated the items. One mans junk is another mans treasure. Ur bed looks so cozy. Lovely dishes. Oh no. I love using Essential oils. Sorry they make u sneeze. TFS I hope u have a great day.
@TowardsASimpleLife5 ай бұрын
Thanks! Hope things are going well for you this week!
@cwdrummond5 ай бұрын
Lots of really great ideas I need to do. Your hair looks cute! ❤
@TowardsASimpleLife5 ай бұрын
Thanks Connie! Growing out short hair is always interesting. I'm never certain from day to day how things are going to go. It's an exercise in patience. Hope all is well with you guys. The news about Scott's book being made into a movie is amazing!
@kathycarter15535 ай бұрын
Rozanne, so nice to see you and I really enjoyed your video, too. Thanks for sharing and have a great weekend.
@TowardsASimpleLife5 ай бұрын
Thank you! You too! I always appreciate hearing from you. 😀
@sandrajohnson9265 ай бұрын
You always make lovely,encouraging videos. I appreciate it so much💐
@TowardsASimpleLife5 ай бұрын
Thanks Sandra! I'm so very happy that you're here and that you're enjoying my videos. It's very encouragint to hear.
@jemmyG155 ай бұрын
Hi Rozanne! I get so attached to my things. I am trying to be better about getting rid of stuff. I definitely associate things with memories.
@TowardsASimpleLife5 ай бұрын
It’s so true!
@user-ty6fh8jr6p5 ай бұрын
Love this video, Rozanne. Also love your longer hair!! Could you go to the thrift store and retrieve your wall hanging, or at least see if it's still there? I did that once with a shirt I didn't mean to donate and there it was, hanging up at Goodwill! 😂 Might be worth a try!?! 💗🤗
@TowardsASimpleLife5 ай бұрын
Thanks for giving me the suggestion! I just took down the next load and went straight in and checked. Unfortunately, it wasn’t there but it was worth trying. ❤️ oh. And thanks about the hair. I’m experiencing the terror of growing it out right now, so every day is adventure. My goal is to get it shoulder length. I shall persist!
@susanshearer6106Ай бұрын
Do you have a suggestion for a scrapbook brand for personal memories?
@TowardsASimpleLifeАй бұрын
I’m sorry, I don’t. All of the companies I used to deal with are out of business. But when I’ve actually needed to buy scrapbooking supplies (binders, stickers, page protectors so paper) I’ve had good luck finding things on Amazon. I think some of the remaining companies are selling there because local stores really don’t carry supplies much these days. Hope that helps!
@carolajuntgen6288Ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip Familysearch. We have it also in Sweden where i live. 😀
@TowardsASimpleLifeАй бұрын
That’s awesome!
@robertakeogh86505 ай бұрын
Fantastic declutter!❤
@TowardsASimpleLife5 ай бұрын
Thank you!! 😊 I'm so glad you enjoyed it!! Have a great weekend.
@youandmeandmultiplescleros4025 ай бұрын
Thanks for your video! By the way, since you like to read, you might decide to make bookmarks out of some of the cards you receive. I've started doing that.
@TowardsASimpleLife5 ай бұрын
What a great idea! I’m always looking for my bookmarks and can always use more. Thanks!
@nancybudka32825 ай бұрын
Inspiring!
@TowardsASimpleLife5 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@franciagarcia3725 ай бұрын
❤❤❤❤
@TowardsASimpleLife5 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@susanshearer6106Ай бұрын
Do you set a time limit for decluttering?
@TowardsASimpleLifeАй бұрын
Do you mean, set a time limit to how long I will declutter in one session? If so, then no. I really go by how I am feeling physically. When I get tired, I stop. I have to closely monitor my energy because I have Fibromyalgia. Sometimes, I can do more. Sometimes, not so much. You could see my video about the Dots method to learn more about that. The thing that has made the biggest difference to me is that I keep moving forward with the decluttering - even if I can only do a little bit at a time or so in something in my donation bag as I come across it. I’ve take many carloads to the donation center just by doing that. Hope that helps!
@susanshearer6106Ай бұрын
@@TowardsASimpleLife yes I was wondering about decluttering in one session. Some people say to set a timer which always seemed off to me. Sometimes you have the energy for more, sometimes less, and either is just fine! Fortunately I have gotten less sentimental. I prefer to have memories rather than stuff. Here is a an example. A few years ago I was cleaning out some things in the basement. I found myself thinking; I can't get rid of this, it has sentimental value. Yet when I thought about it I couldn't remember who gave me the item! Can't be sentimental if I can't remember who gave it to me or when. Hahahaha
@TowardsASimpleLifeАй бұрын
@susanshearer6106 ❤️
@orysyaf83375 ай бұрын
The blue cord looks like a hamock strap
@TowardsASimpleLife5 ай бұрын
That’s a good idea. Sorry that I don’t have one that it works with. Someday I’ll probably realize what it is, but it is already gone now. My memory is gone too. Ha! Have a great week.
@susanshearer6106Ай бұрын
The blue thing reminded me of a hamstring stretch device.
@pattyfalls7801Ай бұрын
@@TowardsASimpleLife, I have 2 of those green straps! They’re used for stretching and were recommended by my physical therapist. Your channel just popped up on my feed this week and I subscribed right away. I’m in my 60s, also have fibromyalgia (secondarily to hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos), and have had other very serious health challenges over the last 6 years. I’m currently improved and in remission, trying to learn how to navigate my new normal. Your channel is exactly what I needed and came at exactly the right time. Hooray, algorithm!Thank you so much for the very helpful content!!
@TowardsASimpleLifeАй бұрын
Wow! I’m so glad KZbin brought you here! It’s always neat to meet another Fibro-sister. I wish I had known what those green straps were. Oh well. That’s the way the decluttering ball rolls sometimes. See you!
@CobraDove11115 ай бұрын
Paper cup in the bathroom? Why are you using disposable paper cups to drink out of in the bathroom - why don’t use a GLASS??
@TowardsASimpleLife5 ай бұрын
Thanks for your input. I’ll have to think about that. Have a great week.
@corneliakeller4385 ай бұрын
Nightstand? Kleenex, Handcream, glasses, book. That's it. The whole rest is wrong in this place.
@TowardsASimpleLife5 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for watching. I appreciate it.
@sandrak.46195 ай бұрын
I hate to see you throwing all these things into the trash. That’s not very eco-friendly and sustainable. You have a grand-daughter, I think she deserves to live a good and healthy life on this planet 🌎😢
@TowardsASimpleLife5 ай бұрын
Hi Sandra. You should feel better to know that the big pile of items I posed with were donations. I posed with them right before my husband loaded them up and took them to the thrift store. I didn’t film me throwing the actual trash bags away. They contained actual garbage. Anything worth saving is always donated. 😀