donating *almost* 50% of our toys ...

[@averyjorgensen426]

I appreciate how respectful you are about the kids’ toys being theirs, and understanding that it wouldn’t be kind to whirlwind through and get rid of stuff while they’re gone/without asking them

[@alicia4899]

I swear there’s so much in me that wishes I COULD

[@karaokexgirlx]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤p

[@foofookachoo1136]

@@alicia4899. ME TOO!!

[@springlady8337]

Can I just say I love the kids babbling in the background and being silly. It’s so raw and refreshing to see genuinely authentic home environments in videos

[@mali-df6lb]

Dear Delilah Wow, that was a big load of work! Thanks for sharing. Living in a different culture (Europe) I was blown away by the HUGE amount of Christmas gifts for your kids. So this decluttering is not surprising me at all, sorry 😅 LOVE from a sister in the Lord 😘

[@ArrowHillCottage]

Great job! As someone with 5 kids - I know how overwhelming the toy situation can get! We finally learned that the excess was causing us all stress, when our kids were a bit older than yours are. It has been such a blessing to have less. Honestly, kids are much more creative when they have fewer options.

[@Syl_Lac]

Declutterring videos are some of my favourite content. Because of you and your videos, I have declutterred quite a bit in my home. Something that you have said in past videos about declutterring really stuck in my mind : “I want my home to only be filled with intentional things.” When I heard you say that, something clicked inside my head and it really resonated with me. Now I’m very intentional as to what I bring inside my home and I constantly go back and revisit areas for more declutterring. I want the things that I have in my home to be purposeful and intentional - not just “stuff” because it’s the latest fad or whatnot. So thank you, Delilah for your wise words and your videos about decluttering/cleaning. They are often what motivates me to do the same. ☺️💛

[@ally__x]

I love this comment!! It gives a lot of motivation to get rid of “ stuff “ lol. I’m definitely guilty of just buying because it’s cute and new.

[@keeliemahoney7794]

We have a bookcase in our toy rotation closet. I have a shelf for special occasion books, and the rest are grouped by themes. We pull out themes and rotate when we rotate toys. It's especially nice for the parents reading the same stories over and over to have variety!

[@Discovering.jess.]

This is great inspiration for me! It's so easy to be consumed by stuff and I feel so overwhelmed by all the things to take care of.

[@BookloverFantasy92]

This this is where I find a big part of decluttering is changing your mindset. When you put things aside, I find it’s better to look through them yourself (or not at all) when kids look back at them, I find they go, ooh I remember that, I miss it! Well at least that’s what happened in our home.

[@Katy_living_simply]

As far as playing outside have you read There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather? It's fantastic! ❤ You could just design your basement space as open space for them to run and play and keep it for more physical play than drawinf and things like that. NOW THAT WE'RE A FAMILY here on youtube has a great video on spending more time outdoors inspired by the book. Its great.❤

[@gwh2100]

I have felt a similar burden with our toy situation. We are about to welcome baby #2 and I struggle with balancing keeping what I know my older child enjoys now, trying to predict what she will play with as she gets older, and saving the toys our new baby may eventually want to play with too. It seems every birthday, holiday, baby shower, etc. lends to more toys, and it is overwhelming as the mama. This dynamic holds me back from the mental freedom of minimalism in my home, and I don’t know where to start sometimes.

[@scholargrrl]

As an extremely anxious child whose parents threw out almost all of their soft teddies when that were their single safe area (and could name each one and knew immediately if something had been "borrowed"), but was respectful about making sure they were always properly put away in their *exact* spot and when I didn't love or want a toy anymore, I did remove it and put it into the give away toy box for other children or our guests' children if they wanted them before they were decluttered, thank you for honouring their autonomy and getting them involved. It's been been over 30 hears and I still have the 8 teddies they didnt throw out. I actually hid them after they threw the others out and still haven't gotten out of the habit as an adult. I'll never forget my mother pretending she didnt know what the three extra garbage bags they put out were and my father telling me that was what happened when you didn't take care of your things. I was 11 and my original wall storage hammock from when I was a baby had broken on one side and he was supposed to fix it. They were on my bed while I waited for him to fix it. And I know my mother was involved as the teddies saved were all ones her mother had given me except for the one I had since the day I was born. Obviously by this paragraph the trama still feels fresh. So really, thank you for how you are considering their feelings in these declutters.

[@Carazona]

Ok… I need to talk about this because I am SO OVERWHELMED by the amount of toys but especially stuffed animals that my kids have. It’s something everyone likes to give as a gift and it makes their rooms a mess and we have such a small house. It literally makes me irritable to see clutter - and my kids REFUSE to let go of a single one. So how should I handle this without traumatizing them? They also can’t seem to understand keeping them picked up so… I can see your parents point in this 😂 but don’t want to do something mean.

[@scholargrrl]

@@Carazona My parents spoke to all the family and friends and told them no more stuffed toys. I hadn't gotten any for years at that point. They told family to put money into our educational savings accounts and friends parents were given a list of actually needed or desired items that were approved for gifts. Seems a little utilitarian, but we really didn't have a lot back then and we appreciated our gifts regardless. I think the majority of my stuffed toys were from the first 3 years of my life. Which is also why my parents stopped having birthday parties until the kids were 4 or 5 and just had family over for a meal. I don't know if maybe having them try a rotational schedule like she does would help? I can only speak to my own experience and that I think it's amazing that she got her children to the point of letting go. My parents used guilt and shame to make us let go of our toys by telling us we were being selfish, which meant we would go to hell, and other children were worse off than us and would love having toys, so we often gave our toys away when they did. It seems her children feel more secure in letting their things go and she is respecting their autonomy and I really respect that.

[@Thisorganizedmother]

@@Carazona I would follow her lead by putting much of it in boxes in a closet and introduce rotations! You’re not taking it away and they will get used to it. In my experience, they will also feel less attached.

[@TheLifeTidy]

"Happy happy happy!" Your kiddos are so positive!

[@philaqhawithaphila]

Love the idea of a playroom with areas. What a smart way to develop your kids in all aspects not to access those only at school having such at home is really a plan. You such an involved parent in their lives, they will surely grow up knowing how to make their own decisions because you give them a voice. You didn't just decide on their behalf to declutter their staff you kept them in mind in all this it's so admirable especially with so many kids.

[@jacintasalt8731]

You were motivated! I could feel your frustration through the screen. Hopefully everyone feels the calmer atmosphere with fewer things.

[@capricebachor7632]

Hi Delilah, you’re doing great work for your littles by helping them simplify and get into a habit of decluttering. I’m a mama of Four within five years, now ages almost 4-9, and I have noted that when my older children are done with certain toys, I don’t even hang onto them for the younger ones anymore. My youngest children actually have the fewest amount of little kid toys, but they have never seemed deprived. Things like blocks and cars can be used even for the youngest ones as “baby toys or toddler toys” since they mostly just like to chew and stack and push. Having younger children upcoming is actually a great excuse to let go of the baby toys from the older ones. Just a bit of an easy decluttering hack I’ve discovered over the years :-)

[@jessicabulloch5302]

I am a mom to 8 . Over the years I have downsized from an overflowing homeschoolroom/ playroom to a smaller nook in our kitchen. After 22 years of raising children and realizing how consumed I have been with moving, cleaning, storing decluttering , and again and again and then shopping and consuming more . It is overwhelming and in my opnion a waste of time. This is my opnion but kids are better off playing in the woods with a stick then all the crap I have bought them. You are an amazing mom you are thoughtful in what you do. Remember to rest.

[@nh2008]

You are such a thorough mommy 🥲❤️ diligent ❤️

[@cuhdence9075]

Incredible timing..Ive been feeling the exact same with toys. Great motivation. My three year old is watching with me and that helps her to understand!

[@Nasalkeihpos]

I find it hardest to declutter in winter because I want to nest and get more things. I find it easier to declutter when it’s warm.

[@Syl_Lac]

I’m the opposite. 😃 I enjoy decluttering in the winter because the weather often makes me stay inside more therefore I take the opportunity to go through my things and get rid of things that no longer serve our home. It keeps me busy during the long winter months.

[@foofookachoo1136]

I know what u mean!! It’s makes a difference considering what season it is!!

[@ronjab4586]

For me the biggest impact is my cycle 😂 I have a hard time letting things go most of the time but right after my period is over I get in a rage decluttering mood, it's freeing. So I do all my decluttering exclusively then. I'm currently postpartum, which is even better - during pregnancy, I cannot even let go of a single piece of too small kids' clothes but now postpartum I get rid of double digit trash bags full of donations every week. We live in a small space with zero storage so after no decluttering throughout the holiday season, this declutter was so necessary

[@AshlaSue]

I need to do this, our house is so FULL! It's not just toys either, but also stuff that doesn't have a home, and we simply don't have the space for it. I'm working on my thoughts of "but I might use it one day" so I can let things go. I've no problem when it comes to decluttering clothes, but everything else I hold on to 😂 Maybe I'll try and work on it this weekend if I have time. Also, that close-cut frame where you said "alright" at the end made me laugh 😂 I didn't expect it haha

[@TigerG16]

That’s the best feeling when you have a big load going out the door! Nice video, thx for sharing

[@maccoward]

Love your decluttering and thrifting videos ❤

[@katsiehansie]

Really enjoyed this video. I managed to declutter a lot of books today. Thank you for the inspiration!

[@larasantos5305]

You really inspire me to become a mom. I can't wait to have children of my own and take such good care of them 💗

[@AlyssaBB86]

Would’nt it be an idea to move the blue homeschool cabinet to the corner next to the kitchen, in place where the dress up basket was. Then it would be closer to the kitchen were you homeschool, but is still in the playroom if needed.

[@haleypounders3563]

Something I do is have them Declutter and keep them for a few months and if they ask for anything by recalling it, I don’t let them look into the box. Not even adults can handle looking thru a donate box and being able to let every item go again. It’s another opportunity to shop. Missing an item and regretting donating is another thing and if they remember within 3 months they get it back before I sell things at Consignment.

[@whittneybaldwin2267]

I think one thing that has helped me with the toys that my kids didn’t play with but were expensive and cute was to know it was taking up space and just in the way. I want it to be used if it is in our house and if not then I want another child to enjoy them.

[@alicia4899]

(12:00-13:23) this is my struggle!! I’m annoyed that I, myself get attached to toys. 😅 I hope you do more videos like this. To show how to teach the kids how to let it go, to show how you talk to them. I am so thankful you take the time to come along side some of us moms who are going through the same things or similar, but have no clue how to go about it. I really enjoyed this video. ❤ Thanks Delilah

[@growingwithmillie1051]

Could you do a book collection or your favorite kids books??

[@LoeppkysLife]

Delilah has some of their favourite books on her website! www.delilahloeppky.com/shop-books Alicia On behalf of Delilah

[@hisloveiseternal1]

This is why I don’t buy hundreds of toys on birthdays and Christmas. I buy throughout the year and declutter along the year!

[@emmas5]

Calico critters were my fav growing up! For Canadians at homesense they have a bunch of discounted sets if you ever want to get more :) I got a couple sets discounted and then 50% off on top of it!

[@Dana-mb1hd]

Delilah ❤ YES I’ve been very overwhelmed with toys as well and I’m hugely at fault, but I’m ready to let go of the ones my daughter doesn’t play with anymore! Thank you for the push to do this!💖💖💖💖💖

[@chelsea2418]

Really enjoyed this video. Loved how you involved the kids in the process too.

[@juliepltz7711]

We live in a 70 square meter appartement, my daughter is Theo's age and my son Annie's. My daughter have 4 ikea boxes to put her toys in. When news toys come in, she has to make space in her boxes for the new one and that's all. 😊

[@harvestnhome]

Question - i know declutterring is meant to not hold onto stuff, but id consider that cash register an heirloom toy… do you think stuff like that you might put away in a box for them for when they’re grown? genuine question!

[@user-dv8bs7tb5c]

I love the process.. I include my kids as well .... I would advise against taking the toys they didn't miss back out to show them again 😅😂... Guarantee they'll want them again after that hahaha...

[@home_edventure]

Less is definitely more when it comes to toys. My eldest is now 10 and youngest is 3 and we've stuck with lots of open ended wooden things and a tonne of art supplies. We've also done 1000 hours outside for the last 4 years and this is our 5th. "No such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing". We're on a wet and cold Scottish island and it can be done, it doesn't have to be wet and muddy play, even just walks in the park or a quick hour in the woods. Daily time outside is a must for us, my 7yo would spend all day outside if he could! Well done for the whole declutter. I struggle getting rid of books, we have 100s 😂

[@teaganjoanparke]

“I wondered where that went!” Waiting for the day you get to say this about your wedding ring!! ❤

[@Lamamalou]

For us it’s a constant battle. Even while practicing minimalism and intentional living , I still feel like I’m swimming in stuff especially toys, activities and homeschooling supplies etc. I try to reevaluate every season and let things go.

[@nh2008]

That dress and bow is so beautiful on you Delilah! 🌟😊🌸

[@AK-ci5eg]

i worked in childcare for 8 years before having my daughter, and you are correct! The amount of toys you had out would be about what we would have out for a room of 8-10 toddler. Kids play better with less :)

[@atroy1983]

You really should probably limit what you are buying if you feel like you are constantly decluttering. That is a LOT of toys. Also, once a toy goes in a donation bin or a “time will tell bin” and it hasn’t been asked for I would caution against opening it back up. Inevitably someone will want something even if it was never a favorite.

[@Elizabeth-Shephard]

The motivation and relaxation that this video gave me 😌

[@toriiilee123]

I love that you posted this! I am about to start my decluttering of toys!

[@coffeecarbsclutter]

You are amazing! I have been trying to figure out how to pare down our books and I love the idea of a seasonal rotation. Thank you for making this video! 🤗

[@Shiryone]

You are getting more decluttering muscle! Good for you. I don't know who gets more attached to toys, the parents or the kids.

[@jeniageorge3527]

I was wondering how do you explain to your kids to keep treasures for heaven and not earth? I love that approach. All of you r decluttering videos are my favorites.

[@Nash1716]

Oh I needed this, my kids toys are a tad out of hand at the moment. This is perfect inspiration to get me into that project.

[@vickyfisher-bz4jj]

We do seasonal books we have every day books that my kids enjoy but yeah for Christmas, we have certain ones summer spring autumn

[@megancox9549]

Great video and I loved your hairstyle in the opening of the video.

[@GinGerMommy-bs6ss]

Oh, that's great activity. But let me say something about it. On psychological level when you have clean house without big mess your bosy feels more space and it could be very energy for you. I think I should record the video about this... but.. as for others It's so good to have clean space!

[@hannachanng]

Toys are such a big struggle. Great ideas for us!

[@ed185]

I have two boys (2,5 ys and 1y/o) and I feel like with 2 kids rotating is harder and keeping treasures / builds from the older boy safe from his brother is super hard. Also doing crafts etc. with the older one because the younger one wants to eat it or destroy it. Also I was raised super Christian and I didn’t think I’ll be this way once I’m a mom but I don’t allow dinosaurs / fairytales / anything with monsters / dress up stuff like crowns . I don’t know .. I also like Montessori so I love Real photo books .. i think it’s also super hard when aunts and grandmas bring so many toys .. just in the last week they brought so many toys .. I get it they love them they think of them .. but I’m always the one who has to clean up the little items or has to take care of all of it .. I hate that!! Also i didn’t want to have big items but my partner (dad :D) just got them a huge indoor play area .. I don’t know .. now it’s here … we will see.

[@azaleasewing8373]

Love this video! We do book rotations too and it really works for us!

[@chelseajones5977]

One of things that has helped me is, “If it’s not a yes, it’s a no.” Usually, our first instinct is correct. Looks like yours were too ❤️

[@carolynoquinn4573]

My Granddaughters love Calico Critters!

[@hannahthehomesteader]

I've found book rotations to be just as important as toy rotations. They can cause so much clutter and, just like books, when they tire of them, they just get thrown around.

[@nwazan]

Very well done guys. I do it everytime I find a toy baby doesn’t play with anymore so I won’t have a heart attack when they all pile up 😂😂❤

[@FondantGrignote]

Wow ! Thanks for the motivation, really !!!

[@victoriatwiz5624]

I love what you said about meaningful children books with good messages for your little ones

[@vickyfisher-bz4jj]

I would personally recommend for Theo, maybe like a mini tool said that you’ll be able to get on like Amazon small but they’re real ones I think it’s probably about Only loves to do that kind of stuff have a couple of the little little fake plastic drills you could do along but like a real hammer, and all this kind of stuff, his own size

[@jessicabulloch5302]

I believe she did show that in a Christmas haul years ago.

[@melissaj7799]

Is it possible that Zach has and would be willing to share the dimensions and plan to build those book shelves?! They are lovely and I’d like to build them myself for my two littles 😊

[@nicoleandrea4691]

These videos invite me to declutter 😅😊

[@vickyfisher-bz4jj]

With books, we are a Christian family as well. I would say that one thing that wasn’t always too keen on, was like the diarrhoea, the Wimpy kid captain underwear or something like that and also Sue Percy Jackson, but my kid so much for some of the books I really be impressed with, but not always my cup of tea, but I think he’s really learning things over time and enjoyed

[@lindsay2721]

love this! just did this with my girls toys! how do you manage with gifts being given for holidays and birthdays? i like wooden and cloth toys and not tiny small pieces the grandparents etc are always giving obnoxious toys and plastic toys character themed things etc do i just out right ask to not have that be given? i have worked hard to et there collection to where it is now so gifting stresses me out and i dont want anyone wasting there money either!

[@liavxo4949]

Loved this video !!

[@Bee_a_lady]

Couldnt hekp but laugh " what youre donating the cash register?" " We are keeping the cash register". So sweet

[@gretchenlitwiler2444]

Hi. So I am about to have a toddler (my first baby is 10 months, and I plan to have more eventually God willing) if you could only have one of the bigger toys (play couch, sensory table, climbing doodads, play kitchen etc ) what would you choose?

[@carolynoquinn4573]

Great job, sweetie!

[@blythenichole879]

Love this video! But I have to ask…. Where did you get your dress from?? The first one!

[@LoeppkysLife]

It is from Neuflora! Alicia On behalf of Delilah

[@safiahzimmer46]

I usually put away the toys they don't play anymore (I observe them a lot) but I don't necessarily throw them away except for the really broken ones. There are still lots of toys in my storage and I am still thinking what to do with it 😅

[@Gabrielle.Steele]

Omg yall have a little washer or dryer toy where did yall get that??

[@sydneyflaman2503]

Where did you donate?? I am in town and that stuff looked lovely! Haven’t finished the vid so sorry if you already said!

[@tinymouse.travel]

you could sell the toys online (vinted or similar) I'm sure viewers would snap them up

[@abbyolfert6737]

hehehehe the zoom in at 21:23 got me. Was that a Zach edit? lol

[@candiceanderson1132]

Needed this video. Can we get a toy tour? I'd love to see what all different types of toys you have.

[@bryndavis4843]

This is off topic but do you remember where you got this rug? The colors are beautiful ✨

[@carissalovesbooks6828]

Question! I've thought about trying toy rotation with my kiddos. And I wanted to know if you ever get protests at all from the little ones when things go into the toy closet?

[@LoeppkysLife]

There are a few toys that never go out of rotation because they play with them every day!

[@LizJohnson-be8lu]

My children will occasionally say that they are still using a toy while I am rotating, and if that's the case, I don't have a problem leaving it out another rotation for them (:

[@wonderlandfamily6041]

Please tell me where the duck lamp is from I want one so bad!

[@bregerritsen4997]

Video of what you kept please!!!

[@normamartinez7246]

Thank you for such great ideas! I tried this with my kids but one of my children cannot part with any toy.

[@hugsforlove]

I learned this the hard way my 4 yea old will ask for something that i donated 2 years ago when she was 2 😂

[@simplylovedwell]

Loved this

[@simplylovedwell]

I miss the kids’ wardrobe and birthday prep/decor videos ❤

[@irene9062]

You can also try to sell the nicer toys you feel bad about parting with and just put the money towards their new interests

[@Carazona]

This is all great but what if your kids refuse to let go of a single thing??? 😩 I am so overstimulated by STUFF right now. I’m good at organizing and decluttering. My kids are not. We do the toy rotation, we do the wooden/non battery toys. But they have too much and people looooove to gift especially stuffed animals and they won’t let go of a single one. We have a small house. I get so stressed about clutter and extra stuff.

[@clare88]

I wonder if you have family who are somewhat regular caregivers for your kids? Could the extra stuffed animals go live at grandma and grandpa's house maybe?

[@Carazona]

@@clare88 We don’t really have that but it’s a good idea.

[@Odemwingietheonlyboy]

Does someone know where she gets her kids clothes 😍??? It’s so hard to find that type of style.

[@RobertaStonequist]

is it easier as they get older to partner donate? my 2.5 yr old is one to hold on to everything!

[@livmelanson1852]

I struggle with the internal debate of: do I try to sell the nicer toys/full sets or just donate them. It's so hard because market place honestly sucks where I am (prince albert sk) it can be fairly risky and honestly a pain, but full sets of little people or car tracks or love every toys are hard to swallow to donate knowing they have some resale value..

[@TheMennomilist]

You did well making goals and working on getting rid of so much. It is good you have been aggressive with your decluttering, but perhaps you should not have anything in rotation. . just a few toys at once? It is stated kids only need about 12 toys and the outdoors, and that's about it. Thankfully, once they become teenagers, their toys are no longer really going to be around and won't be all over the place (but become more expensive depending on what they are). It is nice you have a playroom for them, but I think I'd be overwhelmed by the idea of a playroom. My older kids share a room and were raised as minimalists, so they only had some cars, a few bins of LEGOS (not a lot at all. . it was a small standing bin that was short and not too wide at all), and their trains (which they decided to give to a little boy at church when they were like 8 and 6).

[@elizabethrose6853]

Seriously starting going through books to get ride off.

[@zerenli9142]

What a nice video!

[@rebeccacontreras5069]

Ahhhh!!!! William is Eloise’s twin 😭😭😭😭

[@laurysteinke865]

Did you find your ring?💍

[@Katy_living_simply]

You seem to have alot of educational or developmental toys. Kids need limited and open ended toys that they can be creative with. Single use toys (especially large ones) like high chairs, cash registers, strollers, play kitchens and such hinder a child's creativity. Limit the toys in each category. You dont need various sizes and styles of toys with wheels. Stick with maybe two categories. Just like dolls and playing house. They dont need a full size play kitchen and babies, then barbies and barbie house, then little critters and that size toys, then polly pockets and their accessories... you get the idea. Stick to one or two tops. And to limit it even more stop the constant coming in of beautiful new wooden toys. They are more luxurious and eye candy for the mother than the child. ❤

[@atroy1983]

I agree!

[@fannyvalentin8634]

🌟

[@victoriatwiz5624]

It made me kinda sad that they let go of the cuddle + kind lambs i feel like i have seen them in so many videos through the years

[@TaylorParnell]

SO INSPIRING ❤❤❤❤❤ I just posted a video removing my Nexplanon birth control we are starting to try for our first ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@deannabrock5951]

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