EXTREME DECLUTTER || Declutter the Crawl Space Part 2 || MINIMALIST

[@ArtJourneyUK]

SO.MANY.CURTAINS! I’m over 50, moved 7 times in 5 years and have never had that many curtains lol!

[@glockenrein]

I have a tiny kitchen (and I mean tiny, yours seems enormous to me 😂) and I don’t have any machines I don’t use very regularly. But when it came to cutlery and china and glasses... I went the opposite way. I got rid of all the chipped everyday stuff and chose to use the fancy, special occasion stuff every day. It brings me joy and I no longer feel guilty for not using the beautiful things.

[@kathleenklein6071]

Universal Navy Maxim: None of the curtains you used at one duty station will ever fit or work at the next one. 23 years in, now retired, had just as many curtains as you. Getting them out of the house to serve others while using what you need to fit your “now” is life changing. I award you a Navy Wife Commendation Medal! Well done, well done!❤️😂🥇

[@janematthews9210]

I have to confess that when you hit your head on the shelf in the dining room I actually laughed out loud. Not because I'm mean, but because it's so something I would do.

[@gapeach51170]

You did great!! My opinion: Don't take up valuable real estate in your home for a future owner. Let them go :)

[@joyhaines6079]

I love your sense of humour!!! Your children are adorable. You inspire me!

[@amilawstudent]

I think it's sweet of you to want to store things for a future owner but that's a) not your job b) who knows when you'll move c) everyone has their own taste in color, fabric, length etc. If your waffling I'd encourage you to donate and clear more of your space. Your doing amazing! ❤️ PS Disclaimer: I don't have a single curtain in my flat so that might influence my opinion. 😉 😂

[@EricaLucasLoves]

Mandy Laprade YOU ARE RIGHT!! That’s not my job to make a decision for a future owner. Donating!

[@amilawstudent]

@@EricaLucasLoves I literally told my TV when you said that it was for a future owner: "Erica your too nice!!!!!" 😉 😂 😘

[@poodlegirl55]

That's what I was hollering at the screen!!

[@helpmetosleep]

Question, and I haven't even gotten to that part. Will they help stage your house to sell or just go with what you've got!?

[@Sheli-_-]

I don’t have a single curtain in my house either. My DIL always laughs at me because she honestly says it looks like I’m moving out every time they visit.

[@Coopfarms5]

I’m enjoying your journey. Thank you for sharing. I’ve been trying to declutter & live “lighter” after watching a few of the minimal mom videos. Then I came across your videos. My turning point to this journey came after seeing all the things my mom & in laws hang on to. It is unreal! I decided I don’t want to leave a bunch of crap for my kids or family to have to go through when I’m gone nor do I want to waste my time cleaning or moving it around a ton of times! I just have to say, your kids must be rock stars to let you be able to get all this done & help you even though they’re younger. Keep up the good work!😊

[@Coopfarms5]

You might want to get a hard hat to wear in that space!🤣

[@autordijanaferkovic]

😂 I knew you won't be able to resist making sounds through the tube.

[@marieskee22]

When you first threw that curtains box towards the back, I literally said to my screen, "Why is she keeping those?" And then you were processing them in the crawl space, and I was like, " If you're not using them, DONATE THEM!" I thought to myself, "What's up with her and curtains?" LOL. But I think I get it. When you have to up and move like you guys have for the military, it's kind of a loss. And if you've ever watched Hoarders, it usually starts with a loss. Not to mention that you could "shop your own stuff" if you had to move again, which would save money. However, to carry around 41 curtain panels in boxes because you might need them... lol. I feel you and you're processing, Erica. I'm sure I have my own "curtains" to deal with in my basement. Great job! You inspire me!!!

[@EmilyHercamp17]

My advise is start hanging the things you love on your walls. 1) you get to enjoy them now and 2) you'll start to learn how you want those things to function. I also HIGHLY recommend using command strips so everything is changeable. Thanks for sharing! I love watching you go through this process! I know you don't feel like you got this BUT you do! 😊

[@ANNtique]

Your littlest guy with the curtain matching 😍 I think you were banging your head in the crawl space was because you had your hair down. A top messy bun would have been like a parking sensor 😉

[@lesmess.]

The navy curtain collection is real!!! Been there done that. I have learned to let them go, and if I need different ones I hit up goodwill. My hubs is a recently retired chief and boy I don’t miss the PCSing stage!! And my hubs home brews!! 👋😀🥰

[@broadmeadowfarm233]

I think you have quickly became my favourite down to earth minimalist. You aren’t afraid to show the struggle, the process,etc. Yet, you continue through. More is leaving than staying. Yah!!!! Thanks for sharing your journey. It’s the honesty that keeps me coming back.

[@jac1797]

Just pick a wall and make it a portrait wall. It doesn't have to be the end-all-be-all but whatever you're going to keep hang it on the wall! No more boxes no more storage.

[@kathybailey3226]

You make me smile! A zillion years ago I was married to a navy fellow with the last name of Lucas. I moved a lot. At one time I was living in a house with 40 windows. I am 73 now and have lived in my hopely last home for 30 years. Last summer I cleaned my curtain boxes. I give you a lot of credit for cleaning those boxes much sooner than me! Enjoy your vlogs a lot!

[@charlottemcgill820]

"We don't have a guest room" made me laugh and also applaud you for still going at it when you didn't feel like it - and I think finding a little joy in the process. You've inspired me to do something too. I have many cluttered areas to choose from. Love, Charlotte

[@EricaLucasLoves]

Charlotte McGill thanks! What are you decluttering?

[@charlottemcgill820]

@@EricaLucasLoves You ask the darnedest questions. I have a 'spare room' (that hasn't had a guest in 11 years) which is really my 'storage' room with a large closet annex. in which there are cardboard boxes and hat boxes and decorative tins full of my collection of vintage clothing pieces and fabric and sewing gear (purchased for my 'fantasy self' as explained to me by Rachel the Messy Minimalist. I'm pretty much stuck in her 'clutter blindness' also since it's just my husband and me who are kind of reclusive and nobody much visits. I hope you don't have too many contusions upon your head from all the hard knocks it took doing today's videa. You made excellent progress!

[@EricaLucasLoves]

Charlotte McGill my mom has a room like that too. There’s a guest bed in her storage room.

[@franziskarul4714]

About the kitchen items: if they are single purpose items, think about whether you can use a different item for the same purpose. Like the popcorn maker, you can easily make popcorn in a regular pot. So I wouldn't hang on to that :/

[@irisringelblume1850]

Are you german ?

[@franziskarul4714]

@@irisringelblume1850 yes :)

[@leilani9130]

Franziska Rul yes, I find popcorn makes better in a pot.

[@irisringelblume1850]

@@franziskarul4714 von wo kommst du denn ?😊 hoffentlich bist du gesund und deine Lieben auch.

[@angelacross2216]

The inventory it weighs on us. I made a sort of gallery on our stairway for all the framed art I wanted to keep.

[@barbarap6851]

Ow, Erica! Your poor head! You did an awesome job of going through and donating all of those curtains. Someone will be very happy to have them. Let it go, girl!

[@lisamaeklossner1224]

I’m learning I don’t need all the stuff I have. But the people in my life have so much stuff. Keep going Erica you are doing great. Enjoy your nice rainy day.😁

[@sunnaarnadottir5384]

Thank you so much for posting these. It's a huge help to me watching these before I get to work on my own decluttering and cleaning. As hard as it is to get things done sometimes the motivation that comes from watching your videos is extremely valuable and precious these days

[@koc718]

Greetings from Denmark. Never seen Sound of music? 🤣 PLAY CLOTHES 😊

[@stephaniebyrne5491]

Don’t go back into the crawl space without a hard hat!❤️🇨🇦

[@pamelap.123]

I have an Irish friend who says "inch by inch, it's a cinch- yard by yard, it's hard".

[@amyhering8649]

I didn’t laugh at the head bumps...until they followed you upstairs. Then, I couldn’t stop myself 😂. I hope your noggin is feeling better!

[@EricaLucasLoves]

Amy Hering I think my hormones are off balance! 😂

[@patrick-oc8et]

I wouldn't hang on to spare kitchen bits i would make do with what you have guests aren't going to care about best China just your company x

[@EricaLucasLoves]

kimmi doll SO TRUE!!

[@glockenrein]

I don’t know. I really enjoy pretty china and using fancy cutlery like special egg spoons or knife rests. 😅 I’d say it depends on what you enjoy and if hosting is one of these things... 😄 But that is the beauty of minimal-ish! Everyone gets to decide for themselves!

[@sarahrobertson3939]

My mother has tons of extra stuff for parties because she loves throwing parties and having fancy dinners. Some if it is in the main part of the house, some of it in storage. A popcorn popper, on the other hand, isn't necessary, since you can pop popcorn on the stove, though she has one you use over a fire, which is different. (I had a popcorn machine in my room when I was a student renting a room - there it was useful because I used it all the time.)

[@patrick-oc8et]

But of course it's totally up to you that's just me ,i don't have the storage space to hold on to spare things but maybe one day you may have a child's party and may need a popcorn maker you never know ,I just tend to have what I use daily and clear the rest it is hard making decisions though good luck x

[@nancystoner2140]

Wow! What a huge job. You accomplished a tremendous amount today. Thank you for sharing with us. I’m 70 years old and I just downsized into a 40 foot trailer.I promised myself I would not leave a huge cleanup job for my children. I feel so good now that I’ve accomplished it.

[@TheFractalStorySpinner]

I held onto curtains for 20 years, 30 years. Some I never used. Others I'd used and loved. All were beautiful. Timeless. High quality tab tops, heavy cottons, light cottons. In the end, I blessed them all to St. Vincent de Paul where I like to think a young homemaker was thrilled to find them.

[@peggymarshall3403]

I feel your pain! LOL Having been a military wife I so understand the curtains thing. Always too short too long. No houses ever the same. But you are doing fantastic!! Keep at it-one step at a time.

[@gabriellemcmanus2650]

If I were you I'd drag everything out of there and sort it out in the basement. It'll be a lot easier. My goal would be to have an empty crawl space. Also in answer to your question regarding seasonal kitchen stuff. I have a small kitchen (for Ireland it's actually a decent size but compared to American houses, our houses are small. Anyway. I don't keep anything that I don't use regularly. I have a cupboard where all my appliances are kept so nothing is on the counters. I have toaster, juicer, slow cooker, bread maker, waffle maker, nutra bullet and a hand mixer. That's it.

[@debgamble8368]

I could feel your relief at the end Erica 👍❤️ I decluttered my linen for the first time about 2 years ago. I couldn’t believe the amount of stuff that I donated. There was things in that cupboard that I had never used. Some were still in their packages. Curtains, table runners, dollies, Christmas tree skirts, place mats, cloth napkins and round table cloths. Lots of round table cloths. Our current table is an oblong! I’ve always kept this stuff because apparently you’re supposed to own these things. It never occurred to me to question that premise until that day. Hand on my heart, I have not missed one single item. Oh and I put the regained space to good use too ❤️🇦🇺❤️

[@sabrina22471]

I don't like spiders either. I think that would be enough encouragement to get rid of everything in there so I didn't have to go back in the crawl space😂

[@irisringelblume1850]

My basement ( Appartement, rent) ist empty for that reason😊. I never go there , too many spiders etc😲

[@lesleyharris3198]

Ladies, peppermint oil, or spider stop spray, life savers.

[@melissabrown1759]

You are doing a great job! I help people declutter/organize/get clear and I tell my clients to live in the space they are in. If the popcorn maker cannot fit into the upstairs living quarters then yes, pass it along. Your videos are inspiring. Great work!

[@debstephenson6573]

I want to thank you both for your service and sacrifice for this country...🙏🏻♥️🤍💙🇺🇸♥️🤍💙🇺🇸🙏🏻

[@jessicabrown7353]

It took me 16 years to declutter the never used pasta maker attachments for my KitchenAid. I get it, Erica. 🙂

[@jennylhenry78]

Oh yes! Using a large mesh laundry bag for beach toys is the best!

[@zabm3502]

Great job on taking your win! I could tell it wasn't the best decision making day for you, but you got in there anyway and made more progress. I'm super proud of you for being gentle with yourself(especially since the house wasn't!), and getting out of there while the decluttering was still good.

[@audreyfroehlich4109]

I’ve seen a few of your videos and just recently subscribed because I think you are KZbin gold! You have great, authentic content and are a natural behind the camera. I’m a fellow aspiring minimalist and can relate to you so much. Thank you for what you do. You are beautiful on the inside and out.

[@EmmaAppleBerry]

Thank-you! I needed this badly today the stress has finally built to a bit of a tipping point and i really needed an outlet and only gardening and decluttering are giving me any relief. Ive already changed all the bedding vacuumed dusted wiped down fans laundry washed my butt length hair shaved marathoned tv series organised the bookshelf etc etc the list goes on and my goodness theres only so much you can do inside before you start losing your mind a bit. Ive always been a major homebody/hermit and now that im pretty much forced to be at home im feeling super claustrophobic and antsy and wanting to go out and just run around see something new stimulate my brain a bit with something beautiful and happy and not stressful and scary. Like im going to purposefully do a backyard picnic i think maybe even set up a tent in the backyard and star gaze.

[@greenwillow5404]

Erica, you cracked me up with your: "Hear me all ye spiders. Crawl away from me!"😂😂😂Your poor head! Maybe you should wear a bicycle helmet in there? You are doing a tremendous job! Keep up the good work! We're all cheering for you🎉🤸‍♀️🏆🥇🏅

[@EmmaAppleBerry]

April Showers 🌧🌧🌧 Bring May Flowers 💐💐💐

[@dischmess]

And May flowers bring June brides.

[@goster4070]

Loved when you pointed toward your wall of sentimental items, and your dog was there. ;) Good job decluttering, but it looks like there's lots to go. Well, if you ever do end up moving again, it'll be much more easy!

[@sarahcole2753]

you are a hoot.. spiders crawl away! You got a lot done. Thank you for your videos.

[@jenl.4051]

I have a very small kitchen, about half the size of your kitchen. I decided, after struggling to make everything fit in it, that I would only keep what fit comfortably in the cabinets. And I only kept stuff that could serve double-duty - meet our daily needs and function as serving dishes for parties or get-togethers. Great work in the crawl space!

[@Claudia-yu2ov]

I'd like to give you a tip for "decluttering" sentimental items: 1. Gather it 2. Sort it nicely (all pictures on one pile, Cards at another, first baby stuff ...) and take out the pieces that you don't want to keep while sorting 3. Take use and joy out of your sentimental items and store the rest nicely in bins and keep those best possible together BUT remember: You don't have the need of giving something sentimental away just for decluttering - you can keep every piece you WANT to keep. Often times just sorting and organising those things helps alot for preventing clutter and you remember what you have. I also love your decluttering series and your little by little path to success. Keep going with your strength ☺ P.S. Best tip I ever recieved for an nice and decluttered storage stace: When you're done decluttering and know, what you want to keep in there, take EVERYTHING out of it and sort those things newly inside with enough space in between to have everything accessible without moving anything else first

[@bmoremom8458]

Looks like my attic and basement storage areas. I started decluttering all those things I haven't used in four (4) years (since we moved to this home). I'm still working and hit pause, since I can't drop off any donations or go to the dump, during quarantine. The goal is to empty those areas... tiny steps get us there!

[@Chamitammy]

Maybe you can do a gallery wall at the stairs :)

[@MelindaLee]

Im so proud of you, being on your full journey has not only inspired me, but makes me think about my own decluttering I have to do. And you telling the spiders to move away almost made me choke on my coffee. But yes, it's about that time I go through my curtains, I have some curtains that I haven't used FOR YEARS...LIKE WHYYYYYYYYYYYYY? Thanks again for posting such inspirational videos for us. Be blessed and be safe.

[@theforeverlovelyjacquelyn5756]

I always think it is interesting that when shopping, previously, I thought the item would be helpful to life/home etc. But realistically, it almost never was. The things Dawn and you have taught me. ❤️

[@EricaLucasLoves]

The Forever Lovely Jacquelyn yes! I wonder what is even left in these boxes I end up keeping.

[@theforeverlovelyjacquelyn5756]

@@EricaLucasLoves same. It all comes together the way it needs to, if we keep working. On that note, what are your Easter plans, if you celebrate. Gift giving is one of my top love languages so I'm still struggling with that.

[@IfYouMeetAWolf]

Hit your head in the wrong way and you'll wish you had a helmet on.... Is not always the force, but more about getting to that "sweet spot".. I hit my head at the end of 2019, not hard mind you, but hard enough to feel my brain wobble. I was down in concussion land (hell) during new years. I won't take my brain and skull for granted ever again!!

[@theforeverlovelyjacquelyn5756]

@@IfYouMeetAWolf sorry to hear that. Even more reason to purge so much that the crawl space is never needed again! Love the work you are doing and sharing with us!

[@sopjoplop23]

Yes all pictures and decor wall items in one space. You will be amazed how much you have. I had to talk myself into letting things go. Like I didnt like it anymore, wasnt my style and I still was feeling bad about donating. But it felt soooo good just letting it go.

[@caitlinsmith8696]

I have loved watching this journey! I started my declutter process 18months ago and have managed to part with over 50% (🙀) of the items in our home. It wasn't always easy and there were so many tough decisions, but I'm now so happy in my home and have seriously reduced the stress/anxiety levels I had whenever I walked into a cluttered room. You are doing AMAZING and can't wait to see more!! 🙌

[@sonyahubbard3226]

Wow, very talented mom 👏🏼👏🏼 Hurray for curtain decisions 👏🏼👏🏼

[@fionawhelan522]

Special occasion dishes....are everyday dishes......celebrate family meals xx

[@DipityS]

Of course I've noticed the latest video (which I'm not allowed to watch until I catch up and get to it - that's the rules) is about your family moving - and I can't tell you how satisfying it is to watch you get ahead of that without realising, or knowing for sure, that you'll be moving. Every item that is organised into its proper place or donated out is a victory for me to future you, who will have once less crawl into the crawl space come moving time, when you do not have the time and have a million other priorities, one more step to an easier move. I'm sitting here with a big smile and cheering each box dealt with. Go you!

[@EmmaAppleBerry]

Yay for donating curtains! Give em to someone wholl love them like you love your most cherished and practical things! Imagine how lovely itll be knowing someone may find them the perfect thing for their home to make their home more cosy and fun and them! Consider it a good deed for both yourself and the person or people who end up with something they love and use! 🎉🎉🎉

[@EmmaAppleBerry]

Maybe you can get a digital photo frame in your main lounge kitchen area OR have your laptop screensaver or tv screensaver whatever act like a photo slideshow when not in use as a way to enjoy the physical photos you can't hang by scanning them and displaying them like that.

[@ANNtique]

If you are having company, if you have a circle of local friends, I’m sure you can borrow a platter or large serving dish. I’m only at the start of video but what do you think about pulling every single box out of the crawl space and deciding what gets to go back in?

[@flickeringfairy3119]

A friend of mine did pot luck gatherings for large groups and it was BYOD, bring your own dishes. That way everyone left and took their stuff with them and the host wasn’t responsible for cleaning up after hosting a big gathering. I thought it was an amazing idea and could be used for all gatherings. Saves on the whose cup is whose dilemma too.

[@lacioftheland5627]

Before jan1,2018 we had sentimental kitchen wares that we used for Easter and Christmas kind of occasions. But on jan 1,2018 our house burned down. So those things are gone. And let me tell you those special occasions are still special without the heirlooms.

[@maritonysoto5030]

OMG Erika you are such a hardworking person. God be with you 🙏🏻❤️🌹

[@artensoll]

A very wise lady once said to me, "if you want to eat an elephant, take a bite". I thought of her while watching you. You're doing great kid 💐

[@EricaLucasLoves]

artensoll ❤️

[@theretiredlife7185]

Thank you for showing us your decluttering videos during this crazy time. Really appreciate the diversio

[@jac1797]

Oh Erica! Thank you so much for making a video. It look like it was so much not fun. I'm so sorry you kept hitting your head. I think it's the Universe telling you to not have any of your stuff in that crawl space. You are Valiant and brave! Also I would put the blue chairs in your living room. Let the sun room just be a mud room for coats and Boots Etc for now. And sorry for so many comments. I'm obviously bored. Love your videos!

[@andreawalker7138]

I have no advice or suggestions, just praise. You are doing a fantastic job! Keep up the good work!

[@mirimiriela480]

Threw out some old papers while watching :)

[@elastingirl]

3:00 yes i hang on to *some* things i use rarely, as you said in your productive morning routine video, its about having things you need. reduced numbers, eg serving plates, but still i would keep some, in small dedicated cabinet that doesnt feel cluttered in my head x

[@thebiggshomesteadkitchen]

The purge of curtains! I love it!

[@shellym9657]

I’m amazed at how many curtains!!!!

[@Chamitammy]

I want to say to you, that you are stunning! So much disziplin and motivation is rare. I was always a minimalish and even as a child a organized the doctors waitingroom instead of playing. It's so nice to see you grow! Greeting from Germany - stay save :)

[@michellecoleman4012]

You encourage me each time I see a video. Thank you for your honestly.

[@jomoore2510]

Thanks Erica...you continue to motivate me. Thanks for keeping it real.

[@shirleycole2284]

Dear Erica, you are an inspiration. I live in a small one bedroom flat and watching you has made me realise that hubby and me need to declutter and live a “less is enough” life. Thank you and keep up the good work. Love Shirley (London UK) xxx

[@planwithtan603]

So glad you donated those curtains. You don’t need to store things for future owners. It’s your space and should be for your stuff. Just think “If in doubt, chuck (toss/donate) it out!”

[@umabapat8826]

Yes I hold them up since I use them. The whole point of minimalism is, you use what you have and everything you have and don't keep on adding/buying. So I have a small kitchen and keep extra things in our basement and use them as and when needed. If you still feel you can survive without them, just throw them away..... :) On a side note, your videos are so relatable rather than seeing some barbie dolls cleaning and organizing their mansions. kudoes to you and your family!

[@macdonoughdot]

If it’s in a box you can’t easily get to(kitchen and household) ,let it go!

[@tarat26]

Much respect and thank you for sharing. I know you 'home school' your kids and being a school teacher myself I know how much paperwork and resources you end up collecting. With this Covid 19 I imagine a lot of parents are struggling with home schooling now kids are not in school. Great job with the curtains. Best wishes x

[@karenkouns577]

You are an inspiration to keep going until the job you started is complete. My opinion differs from some, I have things I store in my attic just for parties and use several times a year. It is when I don't use them for several years I get rid of them. After all having what I need for for company or to host a party makes me happy. Stay Well!

[@hipheli]

Hello Erica, greetings from Finland! I love your declutter videos so much! You are amazing and have done a great job there with your stuff. And it's really interesting to see how different things can be in other countries. About my house; I only have one curtains that I like and I never change them - so easy! =D

[@hipheli]

...need to say little more; I only have curtains on four windows of our house; 7 other windows don't have curtains at all (bedrooms for example). So, so easy! =)

[@amystiles3284]

I too have/had a curtain issue.....that and throw pillows! Keep up the good work. 💕

[@PenniesAndSalt]

Making more headway! You're doing great!

[@saraann7901]

Kitchen items that we don't use on a regular basis, the struggle is real!!!! My husband retired Army this past year and I just donated maybe 5 boxes of curtains... you never know what will fit where.

[@mercurialpierrot7073]

I do keep some platters around for occasions, but it is a pain. I think a few decorative dishes are worth holding on to, but storing them can be a bit difficult. I think putting them in an esily accessible space in storage is probably the best move.

[@catherinemunson555]

Maybe bring an ice pack for your head, or wear a helmet the next time you face the crawl space! You are inspiring!

[@theforeverlovelyjacquelyn5756]

Hahahha. 😁 Helmet would be hilarious.

[@EricaLucasLoves]

Catherine Munson a helmet may be in order!

[@theforeverlovelyjacquelyn5756]

@@EricaLucasLoves I just imagine your gorgeous hair flowing out of a full face motorcycle situation. 😀

[@EricaLucasLoves]

The Forever Lovely Jacquelyn we had a hog before kids. Thinking of getting another on a decade or so. :)

[@Kate.West.]

Your doing such an amazing job! Would it be easier for your crawl space, garage etc to take everything out and put it in the sun room, and sort in there where it’s a bit easier to move about? So then you are just putting back the things you want in there? That way you also don’t need to keep shuffling stuff around in storage. Well done! Keep going!

[@Kate.West.]

Also maybe wear a bicycle helmet when you are in the crawl space?

[@aprillee83]

I do not hang onto kitchen things that don’t fit in my kitchen/pantry. 😁

[@susanshanks2407]

Hi there if you are waffling let them go. Love your channel❤

[@rowboat8343]

I enjoyed hearing your thought processes in this video. Thanks for sharing.

[@cindyhand3008]

I love love love your videos. I just inherited a lot of sentimental firefighter items from my grandfathers house. I decided to gather them and I made a display wall. It’s the thing everyone gravitates to. Maybe you could take your patriotic signs and gather other signs or pictures and make a display wall? Even if it’s in the homeschool area downstairs?

[@Dude-hv6ys]

That’s a LOT of curtains! // Thank you so much for letting me live in your real life for a little while: it’s a good balm for current events. // Re: popcorn popper... Did you know you can pop popcorn kernels by microwaving inside a brown paper bag, then adding flavors after poured into a bowl? No special equipment needed! Olive oil & smoked salt or olive oil & camomile tea are my favorites.

[@jerid2998]

You Crack me up. We all need some humor now. You hit the spot!!! I can't stop watching your chanel and TFS . Spiders beware

[@normaoshea4460]

Impressed by your quick decision making of where things go. I’m learning to put like things together as well. Love your Just Do It approach to decluttering. You got rid of items other people can use and you should feel good about that. Great job and also so sorry you kept hitting your head. Ouch😩

[@FieldsFullHouse]

You have made great progress!

[@susanlance8179]

Halfway through the video and thinking isn't funny how we all clean. I would of draged all of that stuff out. Made a huge mess. Totally clean the area it was going back into. Next day- sorting like things together. Next day decide what to keep and get rid of. Next day put back everything that needed to go in space or relocate space and make this low ceiling space a secret fort/ play space for kids. Height isn't a problem for them lol! Your doing a great job! I thought it was interesting how people tackle there space, we each have our own wats to do it.

[@melissajenkins7902]

I just love your videos! You make me laugh! Keep them coming 😄

[@PenniesAndSalt]

The spiders part! LOL I hate spiders! Jon asked me today why I wasn't wearing gloves to work in the garden. I told him I refused to wear them because they probably have spiders in them from being in the garage all winter LOL

[@confessionsofamessianicfam6934]

There are a few items. Like our holiday items that we keep, like out Passover Plate or some items that go with that. We also have 1 platter that I love. We at one point had a ton of wine glasses that we bought for the seder. We got rid of those and resorted to plastic wear. There are some really nice plastic wear. However, that puts us into odd place of unnecessary waste. The platters that I do keep I do put on display.

[@MomToMy8]

We moved to this house with no attic or basement = no storage. I have a large family, saving things for later didn’t work. I’ve learned to be ruthless with what I keep. It sucks sometimes but you learn eventually not to get attached to stuff.

[@brittanydawson1032]

Just a thought for future storage/packing, I recently discovered Duck Pack and Track labels. You slap a QR CODED label on a bin and you’re able to name the bin then log what items are in the bin by list and pictures via your smartphone. You’re also able to search for items and locate which bin it’s in. Just throwing it out there! Love the video!

[@inspiringsimple]

We have a VERY small galley style kitchen for a family of 12. I have decluttered all extra things. I have no crock pot, popcorn maker, small Dutch oven is gone, extra cast irons are gone. Instead I primarily use two massive pots, banquet style electric fry pan and four baking trays basically. Up until recently I kept nothing else for the kitchen anywhere except in the kitchen but food storage was VERY difficult. I now have one bookcase under my house with overflow shelf stable stuff so we don’t need more days going food shopping. I also decluttered and ‘extra’ curtains. I am actually jealous that you have this crawl space to declutter. But......my decluttering muscles are strong so I reckon anything I want to store should just be donated haha. Purgeeeeee

[@inspiringsimple]

You are donating most of the curtains!!!! Go you!!!!!