Hoarders ❤️ Declutter & Remodel the Master Bedroom Part 2 | Massive Decluttering Pile

[@susanadeabreu1544]

Those holiday rocks/jems would look so cute as extra decor on hubby's heart shelf

[@ahoardersheart]

Ohhhhh...I LOVE this idea!!!! Yessss, I can display my favorite rocks & crystals! Thank you ❤️❤️❤️

[@jessicagoodwin3408]

I was thinking that too!

[@JC-vz9hz]

I was going to suggest the same!!

[@wewemcrhyne]

That is going to make you happy every time you look at it!😊

[@jennyksslr]

Great minds think alike 😍😍😍

[@josi6080]

Hi, just an idea in regards to the laundry bin: if you realise that you have the tendency to throw your dirty clothes in a particular spot, which seems to be the left side of your wardrobe, maybe put the laundry basket there. Getting you closer to actually putting them away and making it easier to take up the habit. You did great in this video!

[@cvdheiden1]

Good suggestion! And let it be a nice bin so you want to see the bin and not so tempted to cover it with stuff 😘

[@ahoardersheart]

Oh I see!! Like put a smaller bin there? Our hamper is big since it’s for hubby & me to put dirty clothes in!

[@itoshiibaka8267]

@@ahoardersheart one for each of you?

[@TheImperfectReader]

I love using what we already have woho!! Another space is just where it needed to go.

[@hollyrolfe8116]

Gift cards go directly in my wallet so when I’m out and about I can used them up. Cash either in my wallet to use for groceries or errands, if it’s a big amount put it in the bank and directly pay onto a bigger bill. Cards I keep for a month or so reread and then recycle. Envelopes straight into recycling when I open the card. You’re doing a great job! I have a ton to declutter and you are an inspiration ❤️

[@jackiedent3923]

I do all the same things but gift cards I need to plan to use like Amazon or restaurants we infrequent go in a file labeled Gift Cards so my wallet stays small. Once a month or so I get that folder out to see what I can use up...its always fun to do because I often forget what's in there.

[@ahoardersheart]

I love this so much and that’s exactly what I’m going to do!!

[@ronda176]

Gosh I feel so invested in this journey you and your family are on. My dream is for you to get to a place where you realize all these physical items are a drain on your time and energy. You seem to have such a gift for bringing joy to others that I would love to see you have time to focus on that rather than maintaining a home full of stuff. I don’t think we realize how draining our things can be on us mentally. It’s so freeing to have less inventory to manage and more time to spend doing things we love with the people we love. I’m there and it’s wonderful! Best of luck 💖

[@alanbirkner1958]

I don't buy anything new until I fill some bags for Goodwill. I take a big bag of recycling out twice a week. I put all my beautiful rocks and shells in one clear glass bowl. Tina

[@wewemcrhyne]

So romantic that hubby made the heart shelf for you!

[@davidmitchell1304]

I would "quarantine "another half of your stuff in the basement and see what it feels like to live with less. I would like to hear how it feels from your perspective as a hoarder. It doesn't have to be forever just to see how it feels. It is just an experiment but Take half of the stuff out of your drawers put it in a tub in the basement for a week and note how it feels to live with half empty drawers.

[@donnajohansen5915]

Awesome idea. We always seem to have more than we need. Clothes are the #1.

[@kellyharris4639]

I wouldn’t do that as someone who also hoards up stuff. It would go there and stay there and stay there and stay there

[@cmck2021]

@@donnajohansen5915 Agree, we all have way too many clothes. I have a very minimilistic clothing collection as I am in the chapter of being a stay at home mom who is going to college full time. I cringe when I think how quickly my clothes can get out of hand. When I start to venture out for full time work. I am going to concentrate on a capsule wardrobe (sp). I used to be a clothes horse. Don't have the energy for that much laundry now! lol

[@joeseatat]

I don't have nearly that much, but I have also been thinking about doing this. This must be a sign. I'm going to try it.

[@ahoardersheart]

Ohhhh...I see what you’re saying!! At first my anxiety spiked up and then realized you said to store it in the basement so I would not be tossing it out! Lol This is a very interesting concept and I appreciate you sharing this idea with me 🤩🙏🏻❤️

[@Shepz963]

As part of your room makeover maybe you could get a nice trash can and a nice laundry basket and a nice donation bin to live in your room so you can easily bing bang boom put things in their place :)

[@moniquemcqueen8816]

Maybe a Book Shelf to store all of your Journals. That way, you have easy access to them.

[@flyingfire908]

Yea i thought so too

[@ahoardersheart]

Ohhhhh...I do love this idea of seeing my journals neatly on a bookcase 🤩

[@jessicagoodwin3408]

Yes, I do that with scrapbooks. You want to enjoy them still!

[@Sleepover137]

@@ahoardersheart Put it somewhere you can see them as well (maybe on a bedroom wall? Or with your pictures in the living room?) - I do that with mine and every now and then I take one out and just look at it for a while. This way they actually serve their purpose as sentimentals AND even when I just glance at them I am reminded of the fun times they represent.

[@nancykaplan7163]

but they are journals so maybe not in rooms where guests might be.

[@catapica1057]

Hellooo I think it would be cool if u declutter the closet so your husband can put some of his things in there !

[@ahoardersheart]

Ohhhh...we are aligned my friend bc Hubby and me were discussing how we can clean out the closet to fit more of his stuff in there 🦄💜🌟🦄💜🌟

[@jessicagoodwin3408]

@@ahoardersheart that would be great. Sucks older houses have suge small closets

[@goldfishsnake]

@@ahoardersheart watching this video I was thinking to myself, I'm so happy my partner and I have two closets in our room! I'd have a really hard time sharing with him, mostly because he's messier than me but also guys clothes take up so much room! haha best of luck Miss Heart!! I love that you and hubby get to collab on your new room!

[@plaisirdelanglais]

I was thinking the same. We share a closet and then we have both four drawers on the side. It is all we need. Girl, great clean up, you are on a roll.

[@catapica1057]

@@ahoardersheart 🥰🥰

[@lovelipstik]

...Just wanted to say how much of a GORGEOUS, lady that you truly are, and how *brave* you have been to take on such big, (and very personal) decluttering challenges and show them to the world.... It's also amazing that you eventually removed your "disguise" and showed us who you "really" were after accomplishing SO much during your healing journey. It's a shame you didn't do it sooner because you are so stunning! I am not a Subscriber but an avid "lurker", and I just wanted to let you know how much of an inspiration your videos are to so many people and for a zillion reasons. I don't struggle with decluttering or hoarding but your videos are still so inspirational to me and a huge reminder for anyone of us to stay motivated no matter what. Thank you for such great content and God Bless!

[@kellyharris4639]

Your videos are making a huge difference to me. I watched last night and spent 2 hrs clearing another small section of my basement. It’s an apartment and hubby has to isolate there when he returns from work in another province so keep the inspiration coming

[@thelissoway6758]

I only keep special cards that have letters written in them. If they say love so and so then they get recycled. Cash and gift cards are put in my wallet

[@Benkissel1]

Im not suggesting you do this just sharing my experience. I have found that recycling my journals, planners, and school notebooks (aka doodles) to be extremely freeing. Like letting go of my past. A lot of the time i wrote in them when i was upset or going through tough times so it felt very freeing to let go of all of that.

[@amara560]

I have to agree with this! I did this with some of my old journals. I scanned them/took pics and then let go of them

[@capercat9785]

I agree. I kept certain months and took rest to a shredder. I was amazed how freeing that was. Some memories are meant to fade.

[@capercat9785]

@@amara560 Great idea! I’ll scan the journals I’ve kept and will shred the rest.Many thanks to you!

[@ahoardersheart]

Awe, I loved that you shared that with us ❤️🙏🏻❤️ We have to do what makes our hearts happy!! And I’m happy to hear that you are free of those struggling times! Sometimes with hoarding disorder...we hold onto things longer than we should 😉❤️

[@miriammcgee]

I learned the one touch rule a few years ago and its helped me with tidying up. The rule is that you touch an item once. That when you pick it up you dont set it aside to put it away later. You touch it once by putting it away, in its spot immediately.

[@justusewater1]

Great job building that habit of putting the donations in your car and making a drop off plan!! You are doing an amazing job!!!

[@rebeccan4763]

I just spent the last 10 days binge watching all of your videos. You are so awesome to watch, you are my new favourite KZbinr!!

[@Alex-dz2et]

Just a tip for the mismatched furniture... try to avoid the chests immediately next to each other. Even if you turn hubby’s chest to the other wall it would look nicer. Alternatively put his chest in the centre of the brick wall and put the TV on it - make it the centrepiece of the wall. Just a suggestion 😊

[@michelleguzmanphoto]

I just started watching this video, but wanted to say how sweet your family is. And wow....you're helping and encouraging so many people online.

[@silverlining7112]

I love it how you do it in increments. Especially that you did one side of the top of the drawer and not the other. It's easy to get overwhelmed, especially whilst you're healing. I admire your ability to be kind to yourself ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

[@winterbells1]

I would get a mason jar to put all the pretty stones in. That way you can look at them and they are all in the same spot

[@BELLA-mf6hb]

So inspirational. Thank you.

[@brendamontanye9877]

Maybe a bowl for the rocks and gems. Somewhere you could see them regularly, and if it was something you or Brandon wanted to hold while doing something else (like schoolwork thinking) it would give your hands something to do. Sometimes that helps with ADHD folks, sort of calming to fidget. And, it certainly is a positive memory.

[@tiinakari1531]

Yes, some beautiful glass container with a lid.

[@cassandrapugh5641]

Yes I keep my rocks and crystals on my desk in a glass bowl which looks beautiful but also allows me to see my beautiful rocks instead of keeping them hidden away in a box.

[@asparrow5505]

That's a good idea!

[@nancykaplan7163]

i keep pretty stones in a couple small glass jars with lids . no dust in the jars. i used empty jelly jars, the arn't as heavy as mason jars so the kids could take ajar off the shelf and pay with them. the stones were corralled but still could see and when the kids were young they could play with them or include them in their little imganary play. We had several jars. But i did not encourage to much collecting , only special trips.

[@couponlady7240]

Maybe, since these are loved by Brandon as well, a special display plate, bowl or jar would be nice for these special rocks. Then everyone can enjoy them, and your husband could enjoy everyone enjoying the shelves he built being used well by the whole family in a way that really looks nice ‼️

[@jeannebowes2898]

Bless Mr. Heart! Supporting sharing the closet! Hub’s rock collection returned to earth in the garden path this past week. He then went through his four generations of marbles collection and is now a small amount of valuable collectors items are now kept in a single medium antique canning jar placed on the kitchen window sill with the sun coming through. Pretty. Part of our renewed joyful living philosophy, Before they were hidden in a bin in the garage, not enjoyed at all! The bulk was passed onto charity and he will pass these down when the time comes.

[@susanwhaley370]

Greetings. Glad to see you using taller items of furniture. With tall furniture you are utilising the space all the way to the ceiling. In your laundry room, could you put a very tall shelf unit to for your sentimental items to go on the top with laundry at the bottom for easy access, until your basement is sorted for a sentimental library section.🦏

[@couponlady7240]

Impressive job Mr. & Mrs HH! That heart shaped shelf is really nice! I imagine some of the most special things to both of you on it with the Mr. & Mrs. sign above it. Somethings that bring both of you joy. JOURNAL 📓 STORAGE IDEA 💡: If your journals bring you joy, I would store them under your bed on one or two plastic under the bed containers. If they are a mix of joy and hard times, maybe in the laundry room on the shelves that were cleared. Books 📚 are heavy, so maybe 2 containers that stack would be a good idea. Years ago I heard something that “makes sense” about what we keep in the bedroom. Basically if we have things “in - on - and around us “ that bother us (ie. Under the bed), then that will “disturb our sleep 💤 “. If those things are “accessible when needed, but out of the way when not needed for daily life, then what still serves you can be reachable, but not in prime storage space. Maybe both of you could use matching tall cabinets beside your beds that had shelves or drawers on the bottom, but shelves with a glass front on top to “display and see often your favorite things”. Maybe gifts 🎁, unpacked could have a zone here for awhile. Take a picture, love being loved for a month or so, then create the home where it will be used and still appreciated. Put the pictures in a “Gifts Remembered” Album that you display there, always. That way you’re always remembering gifts 🎁 from others, treasuring them your way, yet, when you’re ready, putting the gifts into “use it” mode in a place where they will serve you well in your home. Important: honor the gifts 🎁 by always keeping the display area looking like it’s reflecting your gratitude for the gifts 🎁, and it’s not a “dumping ground for gifts received”. It depends upon what you can afford and what you are really ready for. CARD IDEA 💡: I’m sentimental about cards with special words of love and encouragement and appreciation. I was given a hand crafted chest when I was growing up. I decided to keep my “special cards” in there. My husband gave me a smaller chest, so I keep “love notes” from him in there. They’re chests I love with my most sentimental stuff inside. That brings me joy and I keep them in our bedroom. If you don’t have a chest or something special right now, maybe an under the bed bin will work right now until you know what you would love to have and have cash buy it. ANOTHER JOURNAL STORAGE IDEA: It’s not cheap, and I have mentioned it before, but it’s a desk “just for you” by a company called “Create - a - Room”. They used to be called Scrapbox.com, but the company was sold. I imagine you would enjoy the “Dreambox”❣️ Right now it’s just time to gather like things you value keeping. Then break things down into categories. Then you can see better if this will serve you well. I’m dreaming of one, but after our son’s wedding 🎩 and some other large expenses! Meanwhile, I’m pondering exactly where I want to put everything. One last idea, but not cheap: Basically have the Master Bedroom be a bedroom at night and an office for both of you during the day. Your bed could become a Queen or King Murphy bed with storage cabinets beside it (and night slide out tables for the things you like beside you while you sleep). In the morning wake up, make the bed disappear, and use the Dreambox and other furniture that maximizes space to create your dream office areas! Your son’s jaws may drop! I also LOVE the drawers and cabinets by BestCraftOrganizers.com! You can also have a table that rolls and expands, but the catch is that everything would need to be put away at night. You can have spaces for “Projects in Process”, so it’s easy to get to the current and most important projects. The two of you can have private planning space there. You can each choose chairs that you love 💕 ‼️ It can be a “both of you” space, yet serve your craft needs, yet be a place to manage life/office. It can become a place where you both prepare to greet the family and the world 🌎, and then it’s your “personal and couple retreat” at home. It’s time to dream big!

[@couponlady7240]

It’s me again, one last thought 💭 about 📔 journals. It’s actually a story. When I was a teen I started writing ✍🏻 more often in my journal 📔. I’m not a bookworm, so I didn’t read it. When I was a Senior I realized I had never read my own journal! So I took the time to read it. It was only about 1 inch for 3 years of journaling, but I was amazed with what happened! I didn’t realize how much I had grown, and I gained a deeper and more significant love and appreciation for myself ❣️ I’ve never forgotten that experience. I just wanted to suggest, when you’re ready, go ahead and read your journals📚. They may help you grow, appreciate and love yourself more and encourage your personal growth. It can be “your older self loving 🥰 your younger self” kind of experience if you want it to be that too. Maybe some parts you may want to rewrite into a summary of that time in your life, like lessons learned and some stories you value sharing with your family and others kind of collection. Maybe some stories haven’t been written that you value being recorded. It’s important to record these moments and memories and thoughts 💭 because when we leave the world 🌎, all that’s left of us is what we leave behind. Record what’s special to you in a way that honors these thoughts 💭, memories and experiences in a way that will be a good record of your life. Use your planners, etc to help create your record. Then, you’ll know what to do with everything and how to give it a respectful home that it deserves. I believe a personal and family record like this can bring you much joy and gratitude and can help one see and remember God’s hand in our life and in the lives of others, if that’s what we want to see. Best wishes to your journal/planner journey!

[@couponlady7240]

THOUGHT 💭 ABOUT LEGGINGS: If you always put what you wear away in the front, you will “see” more and more what you actually use. Then, when you want to, you can let go of what you’re ready to let go of down the road. OFFICE SUPPLIES IDEA 💡: I started with Ziplock bags and put all pencils ✏️ in a bag, all 🖊 in a bag, etc and 🏷 labeled every bag. This helped me “see” what size of a container I needed for each type of “like category”. I had a lot of supplies! I started by buying about 25 pencil boxes, just to gather loose office supplies around the house! It’s been about 9 years since I did that, and I don’t need to buy office supplies very often at all! I’ve tossed some, given some things away for Halloween 🎃 and schools, focused heavily on using what we have and offered to our sons as they have launched to generously stock up for their future! We still have plenty, and as we enter the Empty Nest Dtage, I value always being prepared and able to share, but I’m pondering downsizing the pencil ✏️ continues too. I like the thought 💭 of having magazine holders with small pencil containers that slide out in a row inside of each container. I can make a label 🏷 of the categories inside. It would look 👀 look nice on a shelf and be easy to get to. I prefer many things in small containers in large zones, but do what works best for you and your family. Everyone is unique!

[@couponlady7240]

Your Master Bedroom is looking BIGGER ‼️

[@findingaway5512]

Great job letting go! I'm not sure what's under your bed but maybe finding under the bed storage option or a place up in the closet for the journals you already wrote in in a smaller bin.

[@carlavallee3527]

I made a folder in my “Sunday basket” for my gift cards and coupon type things so I would remember to look through them every so often and would remember to bring them when we plan outings. Great progress!!! I keep chipping away as well. I did a first pass in our room and I’m going back again and tackling even more. It’s crazy that after waiting a bit. You can find even more!

[@josephdaly2015]

Mr & Mrs Heart ❤️ that was absolutely brilliant. Take a bow the two of you 🙇‍♀️ 🙇‍♂️. Well done on taking stuff to car for Goodwill immediately 👏👏👏 With the journal’s do you reread them often? If not, do you have space on top shelves in closet? If you do I think under the bed. The amount of stuff going is amazing. Great satisfaction too when your bins are going the next day. Your decluttering and organising muscles 💪 are ssssoooooo strong, well done, I’m so thrilled for you. Stay safe and healthy. Mary, Joes wife 👏👍❤️💐💪🦄🙏

[@thebeachyfarmhouse6410]

Depending on your storage space i would put that sentimental journals eighter under bed storage, on top shelfs in closet or bottom of closet. Liked that big declutter pile and that you got rid of it so fast😍😘💕🤗🦄

[@stephaniestrohl4330]

Ugh if I hear “hubby” one more time lol it’s only complaint I have about this video! Idk why but every time I heard u say it annoyed TF out of me I just put it on mute after the 10th “hubby” lol but learned a lot thank you!

[@familycarr398]

Holy cow. That is a huge declutter pile. It has to make such a positive difference in your room!🙂

[@danabrown2391]

Hubby's old dresser, (minus the decals on it!) looks better than the chipped blue one covered in decals in Brandon's room! Why don't you give it to Brandon and put Brandon's in the basement for storage?

[@cmck2021]

Also remove the stickers. I wasn't allowed to put stickers on furniture as a child. I see people let their children put stickers on the interior of cars and mini vans. My parents didn't allow those types of things. Jut a lack of respect for your personal belongings. Just my 2 cents (my coffee hasn't fully woke up my brain).

[@ahoardersheart]

Oh wonderful idea!! I’ll have to measure the space to see if it fits!!! Thank you ❤️🙏🏻❤️

[@michelehice8338]

I see the bedroom as a oasis for you and hubby..paint walls a grey paint that brick ( I'm assuming it's a fire place) white..flip the bed so head board is under window..put dressers on opposite wall where bed is now..share closet with hubby get rid of his shoes off dresser and into closet..get room darkening drapes in a light gray or white and make it a habit to close your closet doors ...that way you won't hoard in front of closet..because you need to open it every day..get a headboard for your bed..two nite stands and 2 lamps to match..find you a beautiful grey and white comforter for your bed..make this room beautiful somewhere you both will love to relax in at the end of your day..oh and get some tall candles for the fire place....a small book case on one side of the fireplace would be awesome for your journals..

[@madeleinesvensson-m3y]

Look at you needing to fastforward to fit it all in one video! I’m soooo proud of you! ❤️❤️❤️

[@sharjo52]

My grandson,age 13,has been collecting rocks and crystals since he was 2, Some are very expensive and all so beautiful! I would put your journals on top shelf of your closet so you could get them down anytime! Great job decluttering !

[@heathergruenberg3273]

You asked about how to store gift cards. They can get lost SO easily...so I use a plastic envelope and list the gift cards on a paper and slip it inside. When I use the gift cards I simply cross them off the list. You & your hubby did a great job! It's amazing how much on board you whole family is. Good for you all!

[@quehagomarta]

I loved the change of dressers, it looks so much better now and as you said you can start using the other for party supplies or other stuff. Keep going strong miss heart ! 💪🦄

[@susanadeabreu1544]

I love when you post your videos, so much progress is being made. Also your husband seems so tall😂

[@ahoardersheart]

Awe, thank you my friend ❤️🙏🏻❤️ Hubby is tall bc I’m 5’2”!!!! Lol He’s about 5’10” so he’s the perfect height for me 💞

[@susanadeabreu1544]

@@ahoardersheart I'm 5'1 and my boyfriend is also 5'10 so yes very tall for me🤣

[@sofieeskildsen5297]

What a beautiful transformation. I'm so proud of the both of you!

[@lyndsikohlmeier6898]

For the journals I would get a tote or container that can slide under your bed 😊 So not only will they be out of the moisture and heat, but also they are close by and easy to access so you can enjoy them when you get that spark to look at them but also easy to put away new journals you are adding to the collection once they are filled up. 😊 It might also be a good idea for your other sentimentals also (depending their size). Because I wouldn't want them to get damaged either, and I personally would want them close by also so I could enjoy them too. 😊

[@JoanDam248]

I am decluttering my craftroom. I have tried before without success, but now I Think it is going very well. It Will take me months before I am finished, but I will go on. It is such a great feeling to declutter. So far I have decluttered my craft books, magazines, and now I am tackling the paper. Patterns for clothes, patterns for patchwork, patterns for miniature/Dolls House, and I have a ton of it. It is going great! You are doing so well, you will soon have a wonderfull bedroom. You should have a hamper without a lid for your dirty clothes 😊❤️🥰💕

[@kalokater]

Concerning the journals I think a very important question is how you want to use them. Do you want to read them on a regular basis or just store them to keep them safe. Because depending on your answer you may prefer one storage solution over another. e.g. if you want to keep them safe and not have anyone peak in them up high in a closet might be great. If you do want to read them a book shelf might be preferable because you can easily reach them.

[@umabapat8826]

I have a question: since you started decluttering, you have made huge progress. Has others attitude towards you and your family changed - positive / negative? Anyone taking objections on your journey to minimalism?

[@ahoardersheart]

Wonderful question!! I noticed that my boys prefer the rooms tidy than cluttered! They’ll say, “oh can we make a video so this space can get clean!” LOL. I noticed it more with my Brandon bc he’ll pull out the vacuum himself and clean his room bc he doesn’t like the messes anymore ❤️ Tyler I have to tell...but he does say he likes it better when his room is clean! And Hubby definitely is enjoying more spaces opening up!!! Definitely a positive change in attitude ❤️🙏🏻❤️

[@thepocketchronicles]

I think it would be nice if you could have a bookshelf (maybe in the bedroom) to display some of your sentimental items. That way they're being enjoyed everyday instead of stored away, you could even rotate some out every so often to enjoy more of them. But keeping with Dana White's container concept it could be a good way to keep the sentimental items contained while still enjoying them. Keep your journals on there if you like, I absolutely love going through my old journals it's one of my favourite things to do. I'm so excited for your next video those 90's sentimental paraphernalia look so fun! How nice would it be to have some stuff like that on a shelf too, like a little museum exhibit of your life, and it may make it easier to let go of more since you're able to enjoy it every day.

[@bettecummins8340]

Tossy, tossy got me

[@zoegooding6372]

You did really well in this video! I love watching your progress as you recover, You’re inspiring ☺️

[@max_seen3096]

I really needed to see this today. I was frozen solid in anxiety today n now getting myself moving.

[@meimei295]

I put gift cards in an according file that I put in the car. I do not keep cards anymore, but, you could either file them in a small hanging folder or put them in a box to store. My approach to living with less is understanding I have projects that I would like to think about and thoughtfully organize. I have taken pictures of old cards and everything is digital. I only kept the cards from my family who have passed. My change of mind that has come from my own journey is understanding a system might not be working or that it is for right now and I might have to change it later. You are doing an amazing job! Be proud of yourself, you are instilling lifelong habits into your children and decluttering your home with love. Best, m

[@Shepz963]

Along the lines of gift cards, I write the amount of $ and who they are from on the gift card then they go in my wallet so they can be used. Once I use them up I like to shoot the person a little note saying “hey thanks again I used the card to get ____”

[@megan2176]

I love that idea!!

[@ahoardersheart]

Awe! I love this ❤️❤️ Thank you!!

[@tonietteh2015]

I would add a small zip bag to your purse just got the gift cards and gift cash with post it notes on the cards with who it was from and the value amount so that you can quickly write a thank you note once your family or you uses the gift card or gift cash 😁

[@SGast]

It makes sense to keep your journals somewhere, were they not get ruined. As you probably won't reach for them regularly, I would put them in a hard to reach place like under your bed, on the top shelf of a closet. As for important paper, I try to separate out money and gift cards right away, so I don't forget about it or lose it. I try to make a not of the gift I receive in the card. I then keep the cards on a big wall mounted frame that was intended as a picture board, so they work as decoration for a while and I can enjoy them. I regular add cards and then go through them twice a year, throw some out and put the important once in a sentimental box. I have a gift card organizer, so I always know where all the gift cards are including a list of them and the available value. There are a lot of cute craft ideas out there. I keep the organizer with my coupons and budgeting things in a drawer and I try to use them quickly as to not let the go overboard.

[@debgamble8368]

Dear Ms Heart, are you buying a new bed for your sanctuary? If so I would get one with under bed storage. Your journals and precious items from your nightstand could go in there. It’s an easy thing to open a drawer and walk down memory lane ❤️. My sister’s bed has a mattress that lifts up on hydraulics so the entire underside is storage. If no new bed is in your future, then definitely do under bed totes on wheels. These would work just as well. Great work today! Inspirational as always ❤️🇦🇺❤️

[@carriebelcher8644]

Journals in top of closet after you clean out the closet

[@ahoardersheart]

Ohhh...yes, I see what you’re saying!! Thank you 🦄💜🌟🙏🏻 We do have to Declutter the closet again!!

[@cack121]

@@ahoardersheart I agree. I would use a nice storage bin (like the square ones you use in the childrens closets) and store them up there

[@rebeccasargent1795]

@@ahoardersheart or under your bed...if you have access

[@ariesforever5260]

Best gift you could give your hubby.

[@antoq9171]

Looks great you did a fantastic job. You both have so many clothes wow.......huge difference and your hubby got rid of a lot....well done ☘

[@christinedisneyqueen5746]

Great job! I would get some under the bed organizers for all the sentimental stuff, like your journals and notebooks. 💜

[@rebeccasargent1795]

Great job Mr Heart....also I totally luv your style...the Rainbow Bright plate is just gorgeous...you should display all your best treasures....

[@17buttons4me]

I love your videos ❤. I'm a recovering hoarder as well, and I'm in the process of moving in with my bf. You have shown me a lot of great tips and tricks to make the process easier and look forward to more of your videos in the future!!! 😊

[@jenniferwright1839]

I use a small photo album, the dollar tree sells these, to put gift cards in. Then I can flip through and see what I have without them weighing down my wallet. I keep mine at home but you could toss it in your purse when you are going to shop or eat out.

[@CB-jh1pt]

You put stuff straight to the recycling and car!😁 WINNING! 🏅 with charity shops closed here, I’ve got quite the trip hazard in my room (but at least it’s now stuff that’s been dedicated to leave and not all general clutter!)

[@linseymiller6781]

Once you hang the heart shelf use it to display your special gems and rocks! If you had space under your bed for storage maybe you could get a low to the ground bin and use it for your journals and slide them under the bed. Thanks for sharing your journey!

[@starshine311]

Saw a 311 sticker on hubby's dresser!! My favorite band🤣🤣🤣I really enjoyed this video.😘

[@starshine311]

Maybe you can store your pretty journals on a bookshelf,that's what I'm doing. I have a hoard of pretty journals as well.

[@Anikai88]

You two are the cutest thing ever! 😘 Btw: The brick wall on the opposite side of the bed looks like the eyecatcher for a bed headboard! So maybe you should turn the bed around!

[@whit7862]

Cards get hung from little clips on a chain in the kitchen where I can enjoy them for a month or so. Then I take them down and toss most. Any that have a super special message go in a memorabilia box, or the photo Xmas ones have a special box of their own, organized by year, that I take out every Xmas to reminisce about. After a month of seeing them every day much of the sentiment wears off, easier to toss! You inspired me and I'm taking down the Xmas ones right now, in time for Vday and DD's bday.

[@crystalsdance]

I said in another post to think about painting the furniture. Certainly, do not paint his dresser! Beautiful! But maybe still think of how you might draw the other pieces together with paint! Also, if you do not use the old dresser for party supplies, use the drawers under the bed for shoes, etc. I have picked up drawers from old dressers on the roadside for years, painted them, put felt or sliders on them to move easily and not damage floors. I'm in a very small house, and that is where I keep seasonal decorations, candles, extra beauty/hygiene, off season shoes, and so much more. I love them, and my mom's beds also have drawers underneath. They look great and stay out of the landfill!

[@aliciaevans2012]

For greeting cards I keep the cute ones or ones from close family on display for a while (standing up on my dresser usually) then any cards that just have a quick signature and no hand-written message I immediately toss. Every so often (twice a year?) I go through my greeting cards and only keep my favorites or ones that have messages that mean a lot to me. I only started doing this a few years ago so I had A LOT of greeting cards to sort through. I keep a couple big envelopes and put stacks of the cards I keep in there and then put those as well as any cards that didn't fit into a small gift bag. That then goes in my big box of sentimental items.

[@corielake828]

Greeting cards: grandma used to tear off the picture on the front and use it as a gift tag for future gifts. That way we can enjoy the cards once more before upcycling

[@cack121]

So sweet that your hubby made that heart shelf for you. Suggestion....Hang it on the wall in your bathroom and use it to get some items off your counter. Perfume maybe? May even want to spray paint it a color to spruce it up and match bath:-) I have a "card wallet" in my purse. Gift cards go immediately into my purse so that I can use them. Honestly, I dont save cards anymore. I did years ago and found myself with hundreds of them that were never used or looked at and just took up space...so I recycled them all (I did save a few with special notes from parents, grands and my hubby and children) But, if you feel you MUST keep the cards, write on the back of the card what it contained. Like the cash amount or the gift card that was in it etc

[@valeriehopkins644]

Love the fingernail polish. New dresser looks fantastic.

[@mossyoakmom8880]

I love how you have stayed motivated. I’m in the middle of cleaning my office. It’s such a mess. I have made a good dent but then I got a little unmotivated with it so I need to start back up again. It’s just very time consuming.i enjoy you enthusiasm.

[@littlemouse9900]

Your doing such an amazing job! For my birthday cards and such I have a small Rubbermaid box that I can fill it helps me keep down the cards to a smaller amount but still be able to safely keep the cards that I care about. I put all gift cards and moneys into my purse so they are with me and I can use them and there is no, "Oh shoot I forgot it at home".

[@itoshiibaka8267]

That was an amazing video! When you renovate, can you give Mr. Heart a nice set of wall hooks to hang his jackets nicely? I love the heart shelves he made you and your progress is amazing, as always. I especially enjoyed seeing you put things where they belonged at the end. 😊

[@catharinabra]

I don’t keep any cards. I don’t throw them out right away, but after a couple of days. When will I look at them if I store them somewhere? I really don’t. The love someone showed me by getting me a card or a gift is not diminished if I choose not to keep the item. Money and giftcards I put in my bag or wallet right a way, where they belong. You’re doing great progress on the bedroom, can’t wait to see the end result!! 🤩🤩🤩

[@Sarah-hj4jj]

I suggest putting your rocks and crystals in a small dish so you can admire them. Or a display case. I completely understand the attachment to papers and journals. I write in journals about daily events, life events, lists, etc. Store it somewhere you can easily access it, but it won't take up much space or get dirty like in the closet if you have room. You're doing amazing! Make a routine every day to do simple things, such as putting dirty laundry where it belongs/put empty boxes and bits of paper and trash in the trash at the end of the day, so it doesn't cause clutter. That's my suggestion. Much love!

[@porcelina956]

Your off to a strong start. Good for Mr. Heart on clearing his hoard. Journals in an under the bed bin? that way safe from the elements. Cards and gift cards a file system? Put the cash and gift cards where you'll use them purse, wallet, near the computer if online shopping. The bank.

[@victorianelson8282]

I don't keep cards, but if they're sentimental and you want to keep them you should put them with sentimental. Take the cash and gift cards and stick them in your wallet or purse, otherwise you won't think to use them. Also, this is unrelated, I have an old vase that I put all the rocks my kids give me. It sits on a shelf in my living room. You could do something like that with all of your special rocks and crystals.

[@nancykaplan7163]

oh such a good idea, a nice clear vase.

[@jordanwheeler1469]

Gift cards go directly in hubby’s/my wallet, cards go to recycling!! Do you have anything under your bed? Could you get a long shallow tote to store your journals?

[@anadevera2905]

Wow, kudos to your husband and even you... It's becoming easier for your brain muscles to declutter and clean. Excited to see your room soon. 🥰🥰🥰 For your sentimental items, you may want to put either on your top shelf of your closet or at the bottom corner where you can keep them yet away from eye clutter. For your cards with cash or gc, you can put them in an envelope, and then money can be kept for your savings, gift cards can be organized along with other regular gift cards and if there will be certain category, you may group each of it. Hope it'll help. 😊

[@juanitaturner7019]

I would put the gift cards in your wallet or a in a pocket of your purse. Put the cash in the bank or in a drawer for emergencies. The journals maybe put under your bed in a rolling tote. You are doing an amazing job of decluttering and getting organized...keep up the great work.

[@greenwillow5404]

The master bedroom is looking so good! Really love that beautiful, beautiful dresser! 😍Such a stunning piece. I have a small accordion folder in my purse where I keep all the gift cards. That way I wind up actually using them. 😊I keep my journals in a footlocker in a closet under our stairs.

[@nuri2465]

Great job!! I would put the sentimental bins in the garage, once is decluttered, put one of the shelfs you have in the basement and put all the sentimental bins. Though I’m hoping that you’ll address the water problem in the basement so you can remodel it and make full use of it. I’m so invested in your house 😂

[@allisonkirkwood1449]

Hey girl, your decision making is getting so confident. Love seeing your progress but I think it would be a good idea to give a little space in closet for hubbies shoes and jackets so his items feel as special as yours and when they are hung up it will look less cluttered and feel so much more spacious 🦄💗🌺

[@3boymama]

I throw the cards in recycling, put the gift cards in the pocket in my purse and put the cash in the bank. Literally, the day after receiving. I also keep a Sharpie in my purse to write on the back of the gift cards any remaining balance and then toss or don't request a receipt. The rocks & crystals should be displayed. Good job on the clean up.

[@donnajohansen5915]

Great 💡

[@emilykravish3888]

You can get a small bookshelf for your room and put the journals on it so you can look at them whenever you want. I like the small 3 tier ones from Walmart.

[@KriSaund]

I keep a bookshelf not only for books, but for art and journals. You might be able to keep sentimental letters (not the love so and so, ones, but the long detailed ones) and photos in some decorative boxes on them too.

[@judyrogers9313]

I have an under the bed bin ( when n wheels ) for all my sentimental items. Works well and I can grab it easily if I need to go they it. Great job, keep up the good work!

[@joannevenz5045]

Great job on doing yet another big area.

[@danbobbizenner6959]

I have treasured journals too! 🥰 I liked the suggestion of keeping them on a bookcase or somewhere easy to access so I can look at them again. I'm sure my daughters would love to read them now.

[@Jo-nm8uk]

I have a suitcase I put my memories/journal things in. My paperwork I put into notebooks that can go in with the journals as well. Good luck beautiful hardworking momma!

[@sylviad5186]

I love this idea! I have antique suitcases that really "suit" journals and calendars. What a lightbulb moment! 💡👏👍🗝 I even have an old makeup case which would be perfect for small sentimental items. Easy access with handles and nice looking in bedroom. Wow! Thank you for the economical and useful inspiration!!

[@pamjordan1793]

Gift cards and money always immediately put in my wallet, if I don't do these this I'll lose them!

[@InsideCenterDani]

Same! Directly into the wallet.

[@couponlady7240]

You can have “a Wish List Financial Zone” for those things you would love, but you normally wouldn’t spend the money on yourself for something special like that. They aren’t critically needed, but when a financial gift comes along, then you’ll know what you want to save or use it for the most. Maybe that wish is your current Dave Ramsey step too. It’s your choice❣️

[@couponlady7240]

I also like to write on a card when a gift was given what the gift 💝 was. That helps me appreciate it indefinitely!

[@lucy2steele]

Yep! Cash into the wallet. Cards either get uploaded in the app (like coffeeshops) or put in the wallet too!

[@siljehh]

Your decluttering muscles are just.. wow! You are powerlifting with them!! Great job!! For cards and gift cards and such, I write on the back of the greeting card or inside on a discrete spot how much was in there, then place the money/gift cards in my wallet so I don't forget to use them. If there is a lot of money that I want to save for something special, I make a jar that goes in a cupboard where I also keep the family passports, foreign currency, spare keys, etc. The cards I read through and appreciate one more time, but if the message is generic ("Happy Birthday, love aunt and uncle"), I will throw them away. The "letter" cards go in a sentimental drawer, but honestly I have kept maybe 10 in total for my 34 years on the planet. Hope it helps!

[@vlogsbymisscandice5589]

Wow! You did a great job making such a massive tossy tossy pile! For gift cards and cash, I put directly in my purse so I can deposit cash into my bank account and gift cards are available to spend when I need them. And for notebooks I would keep in an under bed storage or in a hall closet in a nice storage tote.

[@CULady]

Gifts are written on the back of the cards so we can reference for thank you notes. I have a cash envelope wallet with clear envelopes/Ziploc style. It's similar to a Dave Ramsey's envelope stuffing item. We hold gift cards, etc. I have a family gift card envelope and one for each family member. I just labled each envelope. I even keep my stamps in one, and then pocket cash, gas money, grocery money, Just for example. Great job Mr. 💙

[@katiesewall7211]

For your calendars/journals: I store my sentimental papers in a long skinny plastic under-bed box/tub if you have room there, or maybe on one of the shelves outside your laundry room when you get back into videos on that area? Great job decluttering and wishing you the best in your healing journey. Love seeing the bigger and bigger tossy tossy piles :)

[@whispergemini3870]

Great job-ty for sharing!!😘

[@barbarap6851]

Great job, both of you!!! I would love to see you have a nice corner for yourself in your house for planning. Maybe you could keep your planners on those shelves next to your fireplace?? I keep our gift cards in my purse when we are going out. I keep my Christmas cards until the following year when I send others out. My sentimental cards and notes from hubby stay in my dresser drawer where I see them everyday!!

[@JosjevS]

How about keeping your journals up on a shelf in your wardrobe? Accessible yet private.

[@jennasjourney5350]

Ahhh I love the crystals!!! They are beautiful.

[@arissakline9147]

You are on a roll this year keep it uo