Hoarders ❤️ Declutter the Extremely Hoarded Basement Part 18! Cleaning Motivation & Clean with me

[@alanbirkner1958]

When I look at your older videos I see how very much you have grown. So happy for you. Tina

[@AtthemomentwithLynn]

This video just left me thinking...seriously?what just happened? Let me explain; I believe I started watching your videos after Dawn from The Minimal Mom mentioned you. I decided to watch them from the very first video in order. And from the first video I could not believe that here is a person who thinks just like me(also, we have kept a lot of the same random 80's stuff haha)! A strange sentimental attachment to things because they awaken memories and good feelings and even though I have been watching other organizers and slowly decluttering watching you has truly motivated me to keep going! But the woman in this video, I don't know if it's because you revealed yourself or what, but this woman, is a new person!! You went through that one box with sooo much ease! And I know I'm 2 years behind in videos but I just had to comment on this one. Thank you for sharing your journey!

[@MrsDonaghue]

I love the idea of giving the baby booties to a children's hospital or maternity ward! A women's shelter is another option.

[@ahoardersheart]

Yessss!! I think that is the best place to donate ❤️🙏🏻❤️ Thank you so so much my friend!!!

[@EricaLucasLoves]

You got this! One thing at a time. Love your positivity

[@pamnovak1658]

I've been following your basement declutter for a while now. You're such an inspiration - I am rooting for you!

[@caramoonlynn]

Isn't it awesome? I wish she would come help me in MY basement! Haha

[@ahoardersheart]

Awe!!! You are the sweetest thank you!!

[@ahoardersheart]

Cara when Covid is over I’ll fly over there and we’ll do a collab!!! Lol

[@caramoonlynn]

@@ahoardersheart that would be a dream! Or a nightmare. I'm still a little "whoo! Vulnerable" for my neighbors to see my messes, but I'll get over it for you!

[@scholargrrl]

So lovely to see your face! And you are doing so well!

[@greenwillow5404]

Your decluttering muscle is getting stronger and stronger! Great work!!! The maternity ward at a hospital sounds like a wonderful place to donate the booties!😊

[@bxbydexifamily1734]

I love how she’s not scared to show her face :)

[@MuzzikLvr]

I'm so proud of you for showing your beautiful self in your video.

[@kaycee625]

“To make decluttering a positive experience “ - well you certainly are making it a very positive viewing experience, and it’s just great what you’re achieving. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@sharjo52]

Wow!,,, What a great job you did on this video 💥 when all done with basement make a craft place for you,!!! You deserve it 💐 Awesome 👏

[@CULady]

Awesome! Even hubby is building a stronger decluttering muscle 💙

[@sooh6299]

My mom works for the church, and they give little socks to all the babies who are being baptised.

[@caylac2482]

I have a hoarded closet (a big one that’s a room that also goes under my stair case). I organized it but then feel into a bad habit and watching your videos makes me want to go in there and re do it :) love your videos you have been doing great!!! I would get hubby to build more shelves for the back space and store all your totes there so you clear out the front t and have a place to put the organization

[@familycarr398]

The CICU (cardiac ICU) at our children's hospital that my daughter was admitted to immediately following birth used crocheted things like that. Like in our case, baby was transferred/admitted and they didn't take the things we had ready to go with her. So when we got to finally see her, they had her in one. I still have it and appreciate whomever donated them.

[@jeannebowes2898]

I consolidated my modest Christmas bins from three to two. Old ribbon tossed and lights will be recycled. I guess I am a purge sister! I went through the rest of my household accounts today to fine tune the budget. I was able to make some small cuts. Great work, Keep going! We are overjoyed to see you so happy, Ms Heart!

[@vansomz6137]

#189 So nice to see your face now. You look lovely! 🎀 Keep up the great decluttering results. Thanks for sharing your journey. Stay safe and healthy! Best Wishes~ 💜

[@bigdaddywaller]

You made a video at the beginning of your journey in healing from hoarding disorder how it affected your hubby and his thoughts. If you’re willing to share, I’d love to know how your healing has affected your hubby. My hoarding was a huge issue between my ex-husband and I, unfortunately he’s not around to see my healing process and things leave my home.

[@eavening4149]

Woohoo! Way to go! re: the baby booties. Consider not looking for the perfect place to donate them if it's too much hassle. Just let them go to the fastest place to donate them. But if that's too hard or difficult at this time for you to consider, then I think finding a charity that helps new mom's who are struggling would be a great place for the booties. I think trying to coordinate with a hospital would be time consuming and they might require extra steps or sanitation.

[@gill8486]

Pretty accurate considering covid but maybe they'd just wash them themselves

[@ClutterFreeWannaBe]

I love to watch you declutter. You are truly an inspiration to those of us who need it.

[@ahoardersheart]

Awe, you are the sweetest, thank you so so much 💜🦄💜🦄

[@rose-marielundholm3597]

It's been a while since I last checked out your channel and I'm so proud of you! You haven't given up and you now even show your face😊

[@roseandisabella]

There's so much room to walk in that area now! You're doing an amazing job!

[@heatherpobursky-smith6984]

Your really moving along. I love seeing you. I still surprised not to see the mask but I'm always happy to see your face. I think it was a great decision. Your doing amazing. I also loved your bathroom transformation. Thank for your sunny personality.

[@JoanDam248]

You did great this time. A lot of stuff you tossed. 😊❤️

[@connieverbeck1110]

It is looking so good!! Girl you are doing it!! More and more I am thinking, oh, she won’t get rid of that. But you do!!!! Great progress.

[@alanbirkner1958]

April 2023. I went through more craft supplies. A bunch went to a senior program at a nearby church. I recycled some old papers. I keep only 20 plastic bags to clean up after Spot, my cat. Tina, Al's wife

[@jenniferevans89]

You did brilliantly in this video, so much stuff gone through. Well done!

[@lydiaeddins2083]

That set of drawer will be a great organizational piece for your crafts after you go through them! Labeling all the drawers. Probably only your ribbon will fit! haha

[@harrietgrove1833]

If you take this suggestion, I’d like to suggest you use the rule I follow as a professional organizer. I call it the rule of finite space. For example, if you only own one bookcase, the number of books that fit on that bookcase is all you can have. If you acquire a new book and there’s no room in the bookcase, an old book has to go. You don’t go out and buy a second bookcase. If you decide to keep ribbon in the set of drawers and all of your ribbon doesn’t fit in there, then choose the ribbon that will stay and donate the rest instead of having an additional bin of ribbon. Sometimes I apply this rule to a tolerance level. For example, let’s say you can tolerate and have room for eight craft bins. Then that’s all the craft supplies you can have - eight bins worth. The rest has to go. I hope you think about this when you get to the point where you are whittling down things. Don’t buy more bins. You will get to this point. I know you will. Thank you for sharing your journey.

[@ahoardersheart]

Yesssss!!! LOL!!! It can be my ribbon organizer!!! That’s brilliant 🤣❤️🤣❤️

[@itoshiibaka8267]

I love the finite space for myself. I also love the drawers for crafts. 😊

[@janiceestes9518]

You are doing great. I have seen you come a long way. I always declutter on a monthly basis. It could be a closet, drawer or the small attic I have. I do not have a basement which I am glad. My garage has very little in it. Hubby has very little. I think twice before I buy something and bring it home. My friend has a consignment store, she buys from me all my unwanted items and she sells them at her store. Next month I will be showing her my fall items that I no longer love and she will resell them. That way I feel they will go to a new home. Keep up the great work! Just stay out of the stores and you will reach your goal.

[@Genauish]

Hopefully when you clear out more of this section you can move all your craft stuff from the middle to this side so you don’t have to “sort” through all the bins that you’ve already been putting aside for your craft declutter. Looks amazing! Keep pushing through!

[@zoeb3634]

You uploaded this video just at the right time. My old car gets scrapped tomorrow and my anxiety is really bad. But after watching you,I know I can be strong 💪 Thank you for sharing your strength 💖💗

[@ICHMUSSMALPIPI]

It's so cool to see how big of a dent you have made in the basement despite garage stuff moving down there

[@jenniferr-f3157]

I can see a difference! I live this project - it’s so satisfying! Great job!

[@ahoardersheart]

Ohhhhh yayyyy!!! Thank you so so much 💜🦄💜🦄

[@The_Joy_Finder]

How fantastic that the stuff that wouldn't fit in the basement and got shoved in the garage could go in the basement. Well done.

[@christinabo63]

Yay, back to the basement! 😍👍

[@ahoardersheart]

Whoo Hoo!! We’re cleaning it out!!!

[@mirandacooper9229]

I have been watching your videos pretty much from the beginning of your journey, but I am not sure I have ever commented before. I just want to say I admire you for your consistency to get in a space and declutter it sections at a time. For myself, I struggle so very much with being consistent with much of anything. I would really love to hear your thoughts on how you maintain consistency and motivation to keep at it. You give me hope that it can be done. I sure need to figure out how to do this myself. I have a basement full of stuff underneath my home weighing me down.

[@missyholz]

I was thinking a Children's Hospital or a Women's Shelter.

[@ahoardersheart]

Yessss! I think that is a perfect idea 💜🦄💜🦄

[@deborahgate965]

I was thinking a woman's shelter too

[@wonderingsanna]

I just want to say : ) you look so confident and strong in front of the camera. This reveling thing was goooood for you. : )

[@alanbirkner1958]

December 2023. Everyone I know with a messy house has too many cardboard boxes. Keep a few, flatten them, and then retape them if you need them. I have a bag of blankets and towels for the animal shelter. They are going down to my car today. Egg cartons are going to the library because the food pantry asked for them. Tina, Al's wife

[@ProgressiveHomemaker]

Does hubby consider himself to be a hoarder, too? It seems like a fair amount of stuff in the basement is his. I would say anything automotive or tools belongs in the garage. Nice job every episode. Thank you for sharing your progress and now your beautiful face with all of us!

[@cathypenn1073]

The baby stuff could go to an unwed mothers house . They would love to have any of that.

[@user-qv8pt6gf7f]

So satisfying to watch you clearing your space 🌹

[@cherylcoolidge8249]

You are a doll and doing fabulous!!

[@ahoardersheart]

Awe, you are the sweetest, thank you 💜🦄💜🦄

[@moniquefuselier7711]

Great size pile!!!

[@bobbierobie8887]

Looks great!

[@littlemouse9900]

The neonatal units are always looking for things to help maintain temperatures for babies and to keep them from pulling on the cords. It would be an awesome place to donate them.

[@Dreau707]

You did soooo good!!!

[@ahoardersheart]

Thank you so so much 💜🦄💜🦄

[@wendywalters2066]

I am a new subscriber and have been binge watching your episodes. You have come so far. So happy to see your amazing progress! Keep it up and don't be hard on yourself🦄♥️🧡💛💚💙💜

[@ahoardersheart]

Awe, you’re so awesome!!! Thank you so so much 💜🦄💜🦄

[@ellenstam-mulder3002]

a shelter or a hospital is allways good. good job to let go of so much stuff. You are healing mine friend. And yes you do it in small sections but that is allright. big hug Ellen

[@tessabatson6576]

Awe this is the first time I’ve seen your beautiful face never hide again you are amazing on this journey

[@kodiekahle484]

Great job today!!

[@ahoardersheart]

Thank you so so much 💜🦄💜🦄

[@betzycn97]

Love watching your videos. Love from Puerto Rico 💙💙💙💙

[@ahoardersheart]

Thank you beautiful Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 ❤️

[@adinahenderson2261]

Wow!!! Super amazing job! It feels like a breath of fresh air ❤️

[@ahoardersheart]

It sure does!!! Thank you so so much 💜🦄💜🦄

[@leabarto8156]

Awesome job my friend! You are rocking the decluttering. Pretty soon you'll be done decluttering and moving on to organizing. Any plans for the basement yet? Maybe a crafting area for you? I think that would be awesome.

[@ahoardersheart]

Whoo Hoo!!! That will be awesome!! We would love a craft room, gaming room and workout section!!!

[@missyholz]

You're doing so well!! Keep up the good work!

[@whit7862]

Put hubby's random car stuff in the garage!

[@rebeckamattisson5083]

In a plastic bin! :)

[@wendymackenzie3937]

I second that in a bin

[@biadoras]

Yup, having a bottle of water is a thing we been recommended to do, only this last year. The pain is changing it so it is reasonably fresh. X) I really need to put my kit together, seening how we had like a really rough winter storm last year with several long power outages. ETA: in case this seems weird to anyone: during long power outages the pumps to the water systems won’t work and as people draw water, the water pressure will go down until you no longer get any water through the tap. If you live in a multistory building, the ones in the top floors will loose water access first. Thus, with all these global warming and trashed ecology related storms and 100year weather we keep getting, my country last year sent all households a pamflet about stuff you should keep to be ready for a 4+day long power outage. Like blankets, canned food, flashlights, batteries, candles etc. And water. :)

[@ahoardersheart]

Ohhhh wow, thank you so so much for all this valuable information!!! It is good to have...just not 7 year old water!! Lol

[@summerbaby4600]

Emergency supplies are the only thing “just in case” apply😉 You should definitely keep enough water for your family! Maybe find a better spot? Garage, maybe? Annually, set a date to check on the expiration and/or replace the old with new. For me it’s 3.11 because here in Japan that’s when the big earthquake and tsunami hit back in 2011😭 So when March comes, various media will talk about it, and that reminds me to check on all my emergency stuff. Having less things will help you take care of what you really need to tend to💕

[@rebeckamattisson5083]

Great advice!

[@KellylouiseGunn]

Children's hospital definitely for those crochet bits. Well done another successful decluttering. So proud of you xxxxx🤩🧚‍♀️🥳

[@kellyharris4639]

Omg! I had that LA Gear shoe in 1988!

[@Catmom726]

Another option for the baby items is your local CPS/foster center. A surprising amount of babies are born and immediately enter the foster care system

[@cookieloverlover5878]

It looks great im been really sad this week bc I have to get rid of four of my pets Saturday and it really hurts my heart but your videos always put a smile on my face

[@eSusan12]

I’m sorry Cookie.

[@cookieloverlover5878]

It’s ok I have 8 animals 6 guinea pigs at age 13 and it’s to much for me so we’re getting rid of four guinea pigs so now we’re back down to four pets two piggus to dogs

[@ahoardersheart]

Awe, I wish I could give you a hug 🤗❤️ I’m sorry 🙏🏻 Someone said they plant a perennial flower for their pets so every year it blooms and that’s her memory of them 💞 I thought that was beautiful!!

[@cookieloverlover5878]

A Hoarder's Heart that seems very nice and thank you ☺️ 🙏🏼

[@michelehice8338]

Yay!! More space..!!!

[@emmamoakes8890]

Iv been watching you since you first started, I’m so happy for you that you finally feel comfortable to show yourself! I have ADHD and OCD and been on medication for ADHD has made a huge positive difference for me, so I definitely recommend getting diagnosed 💕 I know you said you weren’t sure if the difference ADHD is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, ADD is attention deficit disorder. So basically the same without the hyperactivity. I’m from the uk and we don’t use ADD here we only class it as ADHD, I’m not sure if this is the same in America. Also when you say your mind is constantly running this is a hyperactive trate. Hope this helps 💕

[@Sweetgotham]

Re the baby booties- I would suggest offering them to a doula in your area- could be a wonderful gift they can give to their clients.

[@jillianh5956]

I'm thinking you might want to put aside $100 or so and order an air purifier on black Friday. You can move it from room to room as you work to grab the dust and things out of the air that you stir up.

[@rebelsthrnbelle7]

The baby booties can be donated to pregnancy care centers or agencies. Our local one helps expecting parents who are young, low income, first time parents etc. but a children’s hospital would work to just call and see if they accept that ❤️

[@Alliappalachian]

Girl you are doing so good!!! ❤❤❤

[@charlottem2747]

Great progress again today. You rock!

[@sonyahubbard3226]

Nice outta here pile 👏🏼👏🏼 *note* milk jugs are designed to break down over time, making them not a good idea for storing water. Just learned that recently & was glad to know.

[@charishurt1768]

Another fantastic clean up congratulations pretty lady 💜

[@jodicrain1753]

With the booties, contact your local WIC office and see if they can use them. If not, they can refer you to an organization in your area that can. Loving your baby steps! With that motivation....I'm off to my grandkids room to assemble their new bed frames (used, but new to us) and begin organizing!! Have a blessed day, and keep up the great work!

[@ahoardersheart]

Ohhhh...perfect!! Yes I forgot about WIC!! I will have contact them!!! Thank you!!

[@dako8340]

Wow great decluttering on this episode! Not sure if your husband replaced the headrests with something else or if he is just driving without any, but if that is the case it would be very dangerous for his neck if he were to get in an accident. The headrest prevents your head from flying back and really shouldn't be removed. Not trying to be preachy or anything, just thought you might want to know that.

[@lindamactavish6658]

Simply amazing!

[@corielake828]

the puma jacket and blink shirt will totally sell at the thrift store

[@thebeachyfarmhouse6410]

You did great. Maybe next consider to get rid of the big things first like the bike, rug and dresser if its not things you want too keep that way you get more room faster. 😘🤗💕

[@rebeckamattisson5083]

Yay, another great video, well done! :)

[@AshNEricplus4more]

The prepper in me always has a case of water in gallon jugs 🤣 The main reason is because we tend to lose water a few times a year and the gallon is easier to fill up dog bowls. Just yesterday my water was out majority of the day and I'm now on a boil water advisory. Keeping water on hand makes life much easier for me sometimes.

[@josephdaly2015]

Another great job done and a huge pile out too 👏👏👏 That space is emptying out really quickly. Omg LA Gear I never had a pair but I’m so jealous. You have to find the other one and rock them again 😉 I got rid of some bags of clothes and toys today and I’m only smitten with myself 😂🤣 Hoping to get more out at weekend. Thanks as always for your encouragement and inspiration 👏👏👏 Stay safe and take care. Joes wife Mary 🦄🌈💐💖

[@3boymama]

Do more! This was fun.

[@violet18]

Awww you look sweet in the thumbnail

[@Shepz963]

You could look into a women’s or family shelter for the crochet items

[@nuri2465]

Uaauuu I think today is one of the biggest piles you ever done (not counting garage). 👏👏👏👏👏 and you did ir super quick! Proud of you!! Are you going to do the others rooms of the house again as you did with your bathroom? Keep going! Love your progress 🦄🦄

[@madeleinesvensson-m3y]

You are doing amazing! ❤️❤️❤️

[@AvidusReader]

Great job! Have you given any thought to going through some of your kept items before your yard sale to see if there are any items that you can let go and then condense boxes? Maybe some of those kitchen items from a bit ago?

[@downunderveggiegardendiaries]

She should just donate it all...the yard sales are waste of time as she only has them for a few hours, then packs up after lunch.

[@aliciacassio4215]

Definitely donate the booties to a hospital with labor and delivery and maybe a NICU. Great job getting rid of stuff and a lot is up to hubby, so great progress this day.

[@familycarr398]

Make sure you label the box with hubby's seat covers and headrests so you don't have to re-open it to figure out what it is in the new spot it goes to.

[@dorothy9618]

I’m always hoping you will be able to remove items from your home quickly, not just making piles to deal with later.

[@holiday991]

To define how old you are at heart it's by how many decades old you are. For example, I'm 31, so I'm a 3 year old at heart.

[@starshine311]

I need ur inspiration today girl!

[@ahoardersheart]

Yessss!!! I am cheering you on girl 💜🦄💜🦄💜🦄

[@christhompson7558]

I swear I had those same L.A. Gear high tops back in the day! Glad to see you keeping the momentum going in the basement. What's up with the tall dresser covered in plastic wrap?

[@ahoardersheart]

Lol!!! Did you?!! How fun is that!!! So I forgot to mention that I’m going to use it for organizing in the basement once we’re done decluttering!!

[@joycemarsh2743]

Good job you are spectacular you are amazing 😉 love you 😍

[@Saaaaarah]

So random but I have those same headrests in my car and I do not blame him at all for taking them out lol!! They are so annoying. Can’t wear your hair up because it pushes you so far forward..though hubby probably doesn’t have quite that problem 😂

[@leyrotis]

I'm soooo happy when you declutter the Hot Mess Express 👌😂

[@ahoardersheart]

lol!!!! 🚞 ❤️❤️❤️

[@blessed50]

YOU GO GIRL YOU DID IT AGAIN DETROIT MICHIGAN LOVES YOU AND YOUR FAMILY 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@ahoardersheart]

THERE’S MY BEAUTIFUL BLESSED DETROIT MICHIGAN 💜🦄💜🦄💜🦄💜🦄💜🦄💜🦄

[@miriammcgee]

Atta girl! Well done.

[@christineshultz7615]

Maybe you and hubby can discuss where his man corner will be. Then possibly once you clear that corner he can mover his exercise equipment and such there and clear up even more room for you.

[@suicydeblonde]

Look at all that space!!! WOOHOO! Check the local NICU or women's shelter

[@whit7862]

If the crocheted clothes are preemie or newborn size, donate to a maternity ward definitely. They use them for stillborn babies and it's really a blessing. If they are bigger then another spot would be better, probably.

[@itoshiibaka8267]

Are beanie babies still worth good money on Ebay?