🎁EXTREME HOLIDAY DECLUTTER & ORGANIZE! Messy To Minimal CHRISTMAS + THANKSGIVING DECOR +HOSTESSWARE

[@MelindaPlainandSimple]

🎁My sister always hosts the holiday family dinners. Her choice. One year, she was unable to do all the things. She had to use paper plates instead of the China. She was apologizing. The whole family let her know it wasn't the dishes that mattered. She enjoyed doing that, but the family was expanding. It was a lot. But we gave her permission to adjust simply by letting her know we didn't need all of that. She resisted at first because she had her idea of what she wanted to do, but by the next year she had put in place an easier system. She uses nice paper plates and plasticware. She has an area designated for the items. She has her kids and their families over every week now. She can enjoy the gatherings. No dishes to wash or China to worry about. Just family to share laughter and a meal with. It's much less formal and much more relaxed. She can still bring out a China serving dish if she wants to, but I hope she knows now that she is our treasure, not her China.

[@pastorsuzannetaylor5452]

Love this!

[@michellereyes1207]

@Melinda Plain and Simple: Aww, that is so true! Such a nice comment about your sister! I used to have family gatherings a few years ago. I would use decorative paper plates and plastic utensils it was just less dishes and simpler to have to clean up🤷 It really wasn't a concern anymore cuz it was just about spending time with the family☺️

[@imhottequilabrown]

Using plasticware and disposable plates might be good for your family but is horrible for the planet. Might consider that for future generations and animals... the world doesn't end when we die.

[@raq_rivera]

Beautiful

[@michelleneuman579]

This is a nice comment. After reading the other comments I'd like to add my two cents. I think it's fine to use a little of both. I'm certain that a few members of my family do not care about the dishes. I also think it is so nice when members of the family offer or just help with the dishes!

[@ClaireDeLune2848]

I've been watching your videos for going on 3 years now, and one thing I'm always struck by is how helpful your messages are no matter a person's age, location, or lifestyle. I'm in my late 20's, live in a small studio apartment in a big city, and I live alone - and yet every video of yours I watch I take away a useful insight about living minimally and peacefully!

[@beachlover4413]

I love how you keep things simple. So many influencers decorate over the top and do so many shop with mes and hauls, that I feel overwhelmed, stressed, and am so over the fuss. Love your channel. Keep these peaceful, simple living videos coming!

[@tonyapiper]

THANK YOU NATALIE for that important disclaimer at the beginning. You don't have to be the hostess with the mostess to bless your guests... must remember this when knee deep into the holidays 😍

[@patseemore5019]

Putting a hand towel size clothe over each chafing dish, that will help keep the residual dust off that works it's way into the cabinet! You have a beautiful and useful collection.

[@teresalowe6566]

My Momma raised us with the motto, done is better than perfect. I love that you remind people that real life is imperfect and messy.

[@cecilybashirtash426]

We hosted Halloween last night and I was stressing as I was preparing. I realized during the preparations that everything does not have to be perfect. The purpose is to be a blessing to my guests. I am loving this series!!!

[@cecilybashirtash426]

Hey, how do your giveaways work? What platform do you use? Did you do a giveaway yesterday?

[@ariyaelle]

I love what you said about you don’t have to be the “hostess with the mostest”. Very inspiring! Appreciate your tips, and walking through your thought process.

[@karinakissell9565]

Really like that you went through BEFORE you're going to use things to declutter in advance. I try to do a nice purge right before decorating for a season, and then again before storing them away.

[@gM3d09]

Since I moved into my new house, I decluttered tremendously. I’m definitely into minimalism. I decided to only decorate for fall and Christmas. I’ve got one bin for fall and two for Christmas. And now that my home is practically done being decorated, I plan to not add to my collection for awhile. Honestly, I just feel less stressed and have more time with family.

[@collectmoments5521]

I appreciate your chatty, thinking out loud moments - it helps thinking of questions to ask when going through my own items. Those rechargeable candles are amazing!

[@jnichols7886]

I have those candles with the batteries that you referred to as hazardous. Are they a fire hazard?!

[@mmL16]

@@jnichols7886 I think she meant the little button batteries inside can be a choking hazard for young kids

[@simmiedavissimmiesings8185]

You have really🎁 encouraged me to go ahead and donate my old tablecloths and look for one new one that will take me through all the holidays. Also my chargers. No need really. And some dishes I bought from a hotel liquidator. I am no longer the host since I downsized from my last home. I don't put up a tree at all. I used to have a quirky tree that got stolen, so 🤪 nothing these days. Now I spend my holidays doing spa time, traveling, baking and doing crafts for fun.

[@johannabennetts64]

You have the best music in your videos! I look so forward to my Wednesday afternoon KZbin time when I can drink my coffee and get inspired 😊

[@meaghanmccarthy2871]

Your videos are always so inspiring and make me so exciting about home making instead of stressed! I would love it if you and your mom talked about post hosting cleanup. I don’t want to miss time with my guests doing dishes, and when everyone leaves I’m tired, and then before I know it it’s a week later and there’s still a dirty tablecloth out driving me nuts. If there are things you do before guests even arrive that makes cleaning up easier that would be even better! Thank you for all you do!!

[@donnagrifford7142]

Awesome job! Terrific organization! Beautiful home! I'm sure that U r the most welcoming Hostess! It's NOT about the Dishes or even the Food! It's All about the Luv! Opening up Ur home 4 Fellowship is the ultimate Luv of Jesus! 👏👍💞✝️ Blessings 2 Ur whole family! 💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞

[@Thisorganizedmother]

I still can’t get over how pretty that table is in your space! ❤️

[@brinditchaylian457]

Can you and your mother do ideas for Thanksgiving and Christmas table scapes? I always have a hard time putting together a pretty table 😊

[@carriehammond4416]

🎁 when we went full time rv’ing I had to give up my Crystal serving ware and holiday ware but it was worth it in the long run but I did enjoy sorting through your stuff with you! Thank you!

[@allisonw6762]

We don't host often. I think I should give a once over on our linens and dishes too. How did we end up with so many good and fun items. Thanks for the calmer videos. 🎁

[@SonyaBarnesOnMove]

Hosting holidays and celebrations are what I miss most about having a house instead of an RV. I will live vicariously through you for the season!

[@amyshumaker4961]

Love your videos so much!! They always bring me peace & a sense of calm as a SAHM. 🎁🎁🎁 doing less YESSS 🙌🙌🙌

[@Eegajd]

I love your videos! You always inspire and give me excitement for my own home, not in a “I need to buy everything she has” way, but just in an awesome inspirational way that makes me want to work with what I have and be neat, cozy, and creative! I wish I had a friend like you ! God bless ❤

[@pinkroses135]

I appreciate the simpler examples 🎁

[@mandaf6295]

I always love seeing other peoples hostess ware. I’m trying to grow my collection now that I have a home big enough to hold my family & friends! Would you possibly think about doing a favorites blog post for your hostess ware? I spied two nesting trays that are divine & would be so fun to add to my collection! Can’t wait to watch the video of you & your beautiful mama answering hosting questions!

[@grandmasewhappyhomestead187]

I used to have Christmas dishes and Christmas goblets and I actually got rid of it all. The best thing I did was go White dishes or like you're saying go simple and you can have fun with accents. That is one of the best advice thank you for sharing that because it is so true. Plus when I realized I had all the Christmas dishes they're fun but it can be an overwhelming when you're trying to add decoration and if everything is special nothing is special. Thank you Natalie

[@mayranava7595]

You have no idea how much I enjoyed todays video and the inspiration you’ve given me for hosting holiday meals this year! It’s a really neat take on hostess ware in a simplified manner

[@mannlea]

I just have to say....oh my gosh, the grass looks great!🎁

[@NatalieBennett]

Yayyyy! We’re so happy it’s growing in!

[@laurenmanley4616]

🎁 yay...I finally found the gift emoji! Lol Natalie, this video was so helpful. I am desperately looking for more simple ways to host the holidays. I love having friends and family over. It's just so much work! I'm wondering what glassware you use? We have China, crystal, silver, etc Getting it all out, making all the food, ironing tablecloths, decorations, etc just seem to be so much work. I'm exhausted by the time dinner rolls around. Can u make a video of how you and your family makes it all easier? Your table and chairs are GORGEOUS 😍 I know they are special because they were your Grandma's, but they are also so beautiful! Thanks for a great video! You always make my day so happy and peaceful 😊

[@allypeterson414]

You could probably make a wooden top to go across both cabinets to give it a more seamless look and warm it up a bit! It looks great either way 😊

[@sburwell75]

So nice to have everything in just a couple of spots, convenient but not cluttered.

[@cristinaflogerzi647]

Ohhh ceramic mug vs glass mugs. Interesting!

[@healthylivingislam06]

Love your videos. You look like a good keeper of your home.

[@nekinotnikki]

16:30 PLEASE DO!! 🎉 I would love to know all things beginning hosting for family! I am the oldest and have recently found the love of hosting and would love to know where to start and everything that goes along with starting to host events with family!! ❤

[@karenlongworth8428]

I do have some holiday decor that I've had for years. Thanks to you I will go through it and maybe declutter some of it and mabe buy some new pieces.

[@clairetitus6904]

Looks like it will be easy to use. Thanks for sharing.

[@AnnalisaLung]

Love this video!! Thank you for always sharing your heart!

[@jeffellis9462]

We are home alone on Christmas day and atm having the house redecorated by a lovely painter who turned out to be related to us. we are going to have another big declutter after Christmas. Jeff might be starting chemo in the spring and we think a good declutter would be good for us. I love your new home and watching you and your family, but youtube doesn't seem to be notifying us like it used to. I am a crafter so I would love to declutter my craft room that I share with my hubby and his train set I noticed he has ordered a big castle for his train set so I think a big craft destash is in order. Sending you and your family lots of love and joy Chel and Jeff XXX

[@daisybuchanan5378]

I like decorating so much more now that I’ve streamlined them. It’s no longer daunting to put them up or put them away ! Thanks Natalie !

[@sarahwaitekus8696]

This will be my first year hosting Thanksgiving! Lived here for 4 years but we've got 2 young kiddos 3 and under, so our moms or grandma's have always hosted before. My husband and I have had both our grandfathers on our mothers' sides pass away. So we wanted both grandma's to feel loved with us, hosting as much of our family as we can. I have next to no serve wear and know I'll be dollar tree shopping soon. Luckily I've asked each household that's coming to bring a dish they love to make. I have yet to know if we're going to do turkey in the smoker or the oven. And we might just do paper plates and plastic silverware, I can barely remember a holiday where that wasn't the norm. But I'm feeling more secure about the whole event watching how calmly you are going through your preparations.

[@beccacarson116]

🎁 What a gentle start to the holidays. Your attention to preparing and executing organization is so appreciated for my ADHD brain. Thanks for bringing calmness!

[@NatalieBennett]

Oh this comment means the world to me! I'm a fellow ADHDer and prioritizing for peace has helped me sooooo much!

[@emilyhoerr4775]

I love how you don’t go out & buy new things for the holiday season unless you absolutely need it! It’s so refreshing. It gets old when influencers buy new stuff every year.

[@asaellelevialvares3896]

Watching your videos makes my day! You're such a bundle of joy ! God bless u and ur family 💕🔥🔥

[@laurarysedorph7200]

I love this. You inspire me so much and I host friends and family a lot so I’m going to organize my stuff better and try to get it out of bins.

[@leighgootgeld5916]

Christmas is my favorite holiday.

[@MA-wg1xe]

Thanksgiving is my favorite, because it’s a holiday focused on gratitude, even though all days are good days to focus on gratitude! And of course yummy food! #premierefam 💛

[@justamusicfreak247]

“Liked” the video before it even started playing because I know I’m gonna love it! I’ve been binge watching your past Christmas content this week, so excited for a new video!

[@nochte.rosa1149]

You are always an inspiration, I wish my family was as close as your is that they come together for holidays.

[@christinedisneyqueen5746]

Great job organizing and knowing what to get rid of. 😁

[@samanthakwait8782]

I don’t plan on decorating for Christmas just yet but I went through it all today to declutter a bit before I do after thanksgiving

[@haileyholt8525]

Excited to hear y’all talk about hosting the holidays. I did it once and didn’t enjoy it but I would love to be more prepared and be able to again.

[@janeansell1108]

I just want to say a big thank you Natalie, your words always calm me down. I look forward to your vlogs every week 😘🎁

[@ruthpaino6171]

Great video. Time to sort my hostess ware too. Thankyou....happy days

[@heathersalter882]

🎁 Thank you for the peaceful prep! It's a great way to start this season!

[@brendatenney8404]

🎁 I know it feels good to clean things out and get organized. Such a joy to still have things year after year. ❤️❤️

[@hmacm3588]

Thank you for sharing Natalie! I need to learn how to relax and enjoy the holidays. I’m one of those who worries about what people will think if everything is not perfect. Asking for help is not one of my strong points either. This year I’m going to try harder to worry less and enjoy more. 😊

[@SuperGirl-pv8nm]

🎁 I love your channel I’ve been watching since Hailey was born and I’m working alongside with you I’m cleaning and organizing my closet

[@allypeterson414]

We actually have a beautiful set of dishes from Crate and Barrel that’s white with a very subtle design. We use everyday as our main dishes and I’ve been slowly buying back ups of each of the dishes that store in the garage for when we host. It saves us space because we don’t have a whole different set of dishes, but also when one of our main dishes breaks (which hasn’t happened yet 🤞🏻) we can replace it!

[@vzimmer1951]

I do not decorate for Christmas until AFTER Thanksgiving❣️ Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday...I extend it to every day of the year.

[@NatalieBennett]

Because I love Thanksgiving so much, I want to make it the most beautiful, rich holiday so I set up my tree beforehand and mix in both thanksgiving AND a few touches of winter/Christmas decor! It’s the best!

[@andreasirota8642]

Loved seeing your serve wear. Love the minimalism - only keeping what you have / use.

[@simmiedavissimmiesings8185]

#premierfam I love Easter because that's when I go to my nephews and hang out with the great nieces and nephews making eggs and baking.

[@AmyandGus]

🎁 Thank you for this Peaceful Holiday Prep series! I’m looking forward to the Q&A with you and your mom. Questions: Do any of your family members ever bring surprise guests (like extra friends, boyfriends/girlfriends) and how do you handle that with grace? Do you have to take any special precautions with food allergies (for yourself or others) during the holiday hosting seasons? How do you share the workload of hosting with your family?

[@jaelmommaj8735]

I always love your videos. You have such a sweet calming voice. I love watching the decluttering aspect and your personality as to what serves your family best. I started watching way before your decluttering journey and then when you started it I was also beginning mine. Thank you so much for all you do!!

[@hildurkolbeins]

Started making a stew in my crockpot while watching this and planning on decluttering while it cooks 🥰 you always inspire me

[@cynthiaslebodnik6945]

Having the storage for party/holiday ware is great.

[@allisoncaylor7793]

Thank you for this! I had it on as I was going through the much dreaded task of cleaning out drawers during a mice infestation.... your calming encouragement helped so much!

[@catherineyoung1433]

🎁 love this video!

[@shellyschooler]

I am hosting my husband's side of the family again for Christmas this year. We hosted them for the first time last year when we had a 4 year old and 7 months old it was stressful. Now with both my boys older I am so excited to host. I need to go through all my items and see what I have and what I need.

[@Chell1496]

🎁 I love all your words of encouragement. They truly touch my heart when they are said in your videos. 🥲💕🍂 Natalie, your an amazing human being. 🌾

[@nicoleszpila4934]

🎁 This video comes at the perfect time!! We will be spending November and the beginning of December/Advent going through our basement storage 😱 thanks as always for the motivation and encouragement!!

[@jordynmembrere4722]

#premierfam My absolute favorite holiday is Christmas! I love baking special treats, buying special gifts for my family, decorating my home and celebrating Jesus! 🎄 Merry Christmas!

[@christinabautista8759]

I'm a few days late, but always enjoy seeing all of your videos. I clicked like when I saw your gingerbread mug. I've been wanting that mug since it first came out a few years ago. Mine came broken in the mail😢. I love all of your content!! 🎁❤

[@juliehaydon8649]

🎁. I love the wood and the white! So classy and timeless!

[@sharonmakowsky172]

🎁🎁🎁 Natalie, always so organized! I remember doing lots of things for the holidays. Enjoy it while you can. As you get to your later years, you can relax and let the younger generation take over. It is a lot of work, but worth it! I loved it and have great memories! Thanks for your inspiration!👍🥰💜

[@laurysteinke8921]

You’re so right about overdoing things! Great advice! Smart girl! Entertaining will be so convenient with all of your supplies at hand and organized.

[@jenrhostr9221]

You are so talented. Thanks for the inspo...starting early to prep for the holidays is so smart is helping things go smoother and having less stressful moments👏😍

[@Par5in4]

Great motivation!! Love the music you play.

[@purplefairyful]

omg this is perfect! when you and your mom do these videos it feels like sitting with my own mom. This is the first year i'm hosting Thanksgiving and my question is really where do you start your planning when it comes to the food and what your cooking? I'm not American so i think i'm just stressing out about it being a big holiday for you guys

[@mandmsrdabest]

You are a 🎁 as I begin my Holiday Decluttering ❗️🥰

[@melissahardy5062]

I really like the holiday music you have playing in this video!

[@tobisischo7038]

I love the idea of the buffet! Just center the two of them on the wall and it will be perfect :)

[@BriannaStClair]

So glad you put that shelf back in. I almost commented that you should do it and then you added it back perfectly!

[@NatalieBennett]

Sometimes it just takes my brain a bit to catch up!

[@autumntrimble2102]

🎁 Yes! My 2022 New Year’s Resolution was to do less. It was a GAME CHANGER! Committing to doing less forced me to become minimal in my activities; it made me really looking at the activities and people in my life and be brutally honest about where I want my time to go. In doing less, I found I actually got MORE done of the things that are really important to me.

[@TxVaB]

My favorite is Christmas! Love having all the family together. #premierefam

[@JustSheilz]

Awesome!!!

[@lindagray8920]

I look forward to your video every week. You inspire me so much. 🎁

[@meagangassler6722]

I have same target sugar and creamer! I use all white or green serving items to coordinate with my china. It keeps it simple! I also have the same canisters you use for coffee! I store my sour dough in one!

[@MarySpringer14]

This video it definitely had me feeling very peaceful about the holidays and not so overwhelmed so thank you from the beginning!❤

[@NatalieBennett]

Oh you're so welcome! That is whole goal and it makes me very happy it spoke to you!

[@trinaolson6072]

I loved this video! Thank you for sharing your process with us!

[@cherylmark1503]

🎁This was auch an informative Video. Thanks for all the ideas!! Can’t wait for you and your mom to have a video together!!

[@kirbylewis6869]

I get so excited when I see your videos! I look forward to each Tuesday and today is no different! I havent even watched it yet but just had to let you know you are a piece of sunshine to my day and I am happy to call you a friend even if you don’t know me!!

[@marilynbrown2297]

🎁Hey Natalie Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🍁 to you and yours

[@riverwatts7761]

You should do a house tour since you have moved into this house! I would love to see how you’ve set everything up & made it home. ❤️

[@sherryjones377]

Thanks for all the great inspiration. I’m going to start assessing what I have.

[@RobertaStonequist]

#premierefam Christmas with my little one is the best 🤩 I am already wanted bc to decorate and I don’t mind if Thanksgiving comes and goes. It’s not about the presents or anything, in fact in the few recents years we made it a point to do no presents and with that pressure off - Wow! The joy of being together is so much greater!!

[@myview6852]

You can store the extra shelf by laying it on top of the bottom shelf.

[@lifeongreenhill487]

Beautiful! This is very encouraging! I love your channel, it is the best! You are in your way to a million subscribers! You are my secret sister that I get to have coffee with every Tuesday morning! Just real life all the time, we think so much alike. I'm looking forward to your visit and question answer session with your mom. Love her too!!

[@kwg5242]

You could easily add four legs to the shorter cabinet to adjust it to be the same height as the taller one. They sell table legs in all heights on Amazon. That is what I would do. :)

[@NatalieBennett]

That’s the plan!

[@grandmasewhappyhomestead187]

🎁 I used to host more of the holidays now I'm not quite so sure. Couple of my children are married and so my daughter-in-law's like to host. I always wanted the place where everybody came to Grandma's house but I'm realizing when my daughter-in-law's host they can invite family from both sides. There are relatives that are remarried and so they can incorporate them all. I downsized my Christmas things from six large totes inside and then I had about eight out in my garage. I am down to two small ones in the house and one for my tree and then I think one for lights and that's it! I was amazed how much I was able to let go. I have some items of my grandmother's that I would like to be able to incorporate. I had a bunch of red dishes that I loved I could use for pretty much any entertaining and my hands get weak at times and I actually drop them and they broke. So we'll see if I can function without them or look for something new. It is so fun to watch somebody else to clutter and organize It's Tricky for me to do it on my own I'm the only one here that does it. I am realizing I do better when I'm watching or listening somebody else I feel like I have company sitting there with me. I so appreciate your channel and your encouragement and your beautiful home I'm so glad God blessed you with it

[@avad.4370]

It’s been a hot minute since I’ve been able to fully catch up, but just popping in to say hi to some of my fave familiar faces! I always love your holiday related videos. Already getting me excited to get my clean coming up!!

[@kima260]

Hi Natalie, you truly are a breath of fresh air, so calming and level headed. I just love your content. 🤎💛🧡 Watching from Michigan…Kim