I DECLUTTERED EVERY DAY FOR 10 DAYS | DECLUTTER WITH ME JANUARY 2020

Hello friends and welcome to Frugal Fit Mom. Declutter with me for 10 days in January 2020! I hope this provides some cleaning motivation for you in the new year. The exact calendar I'm using is linked below. Enjoy!
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[@larissamc5153]

At the start of the year I started playing a game (in my head), I'm calling it "let's pretend we're moving"....I'm slowly going through everything, shelf by shelf, drawer by drawer....looking at everything, if I wouldn't take it if we had to move tomorrow, it goes.

[@christyb7455]

Love this!!

[@BreeandBaby]

Larissa Mc LOVE THIS!! I’m starting this immediately.

[@Saturn57]

My nesting mode for my first two pregnancies made me move houses and have a fresh start. With my third baby, we actually liked the house we're in, so I did exactly what you said and did a "moving" deep clean.

[@helenmilchling368]

You are so brave to show your mess. So many people try to appear to be perfect. We are all a work in progress .😍

[@smcb2202]

You NEED to watch Dawn the Minimal Mom. She is a minimalist and has some good paper decluttering methods. She’s so good for this kind of thing! - Lindsay

[@amygregg1658]

Shane McBride Yes! I love her!!!

[@theresayoutubinator177]

Yes Dawn os great! She’s given great advice that I’ve been able to implement in the kitche ^.^

[@jessicaderstine4061]

Also messy minimalist

[@emmamacgregor731]

Absolutely!

[@christyb7455]

LOVE Dawn and gotta love Tom😂😂

[@sherilynalexnder897]

It's amazing how de-cluttering areas in our homes can make us feel mentally lighter and accomplished, often in less than 10 min. Tip for when you're cleaning a junk drawer -- use ziplock bags to group things together, like those chunks of broken bed pieces, etc. Better to open a drawer and see bags of stuff then things rolling all around and back into a pile again -- also label the bags so that someone else will know what they're for besides you. Put your passports in a ziplock as well -- what if you suddenly had a roof leak? That way important docs stay dry, and together.

[@MMPutnam77]

I second the suggestion of bagging things. And what if you kept the cruise docs right under the passports? That way the whole shelf in your closet would be open. Great job on the declutter! You've obviously been keeping up with it for a while now because you barely had anything.

[@dianajenkins6928]

Concerning the passports, I would personally put them in a safe or a fireproof lock box like we have. Ours fits under our bed and has a handle. Just my opinion

[@lorawiese5897]

With passports and important papers, if you have a food vacuum sealer, those work great at keeping them safe and together.

[@annw1395]

Or keep passports in a safety deposit box.

[@godsservant6649]

Sherilyn Alexnder I use the plastic bag method in my purse as well. It has greatly reduced my frustration level when digging for something in my purse!!

[@sarahsiskin6780]

Lol I remember laying on my bed so I could zip up my jeans. Lol. The blue jean stretch!

[@ingridtyree3284]

Well, this has me inspired to get started but wow....don't judge! I've lived in my house for 22 years and some change. We have 8 kids and live on a farm🙈😬 My decluttering is going to be WAY more intense. 🤞 Wish me luck. 😓

[@emilhund]

During the year I go thru the house and write down stuff I need to replace, like gloves and drillbits. In my phone I have alarms that tells me when my passport expires. I am now so organised, I can't stand myself 🤣

[@staceykersting705]

I started decluttering last spring. At first, 1 leaf bag at a time. Finally down to a reusable grocery bag every week to 10 days. I need more alternatives to shopping....I get out and walk, weather willing.little volunteer work goes a long way for me.

[@godsservant6649]

Stacey Kersting Limiting oneself to a tight budget for wants and needs is a great method to limit amount coming in. For shopping gurus, having an accountability partner also helps.

[@amierikke6225]

Yep, Jean stretcher outer here also. I laughed so hard during this video. The cut to The King and I just about did me in.

[@zshaikh5394]

Can I just say, you are so lovely without makeup!!!

[@FrugalFitMom]

Oh thank you!

[@Misselise84]

Yeah, you look younger!!! Lovely :)

[@theresayoutubinator177]

I second this! ^.^

[@Jen-Chapin]

I don’t put my jeans in the dryer because I’m afraid they’ll never fit again 😂

[@FrugalFitMom]

Bwahahaha!!!

[@minnesotagal507]

I have a drying rack for mine and then I just soften for a few minutes in the dryer, no shrinkage

[@staceykersting705]

Everyone in my fam's tall. We only dry towels, and dish cloths, mostly. Clothes....they all get shorter from the dryer. Beats up clothing so much...also fades the hell out of them, too.

[@pamelagroves2142]

Yep, no high heat drying for my jeans either. The clothes rack for a couple of days & still no dryer, even for softening.

[@judysentell5956]

I put my wet jeans, tops, and pants on hangers and hang from the ceiling fans and closet door facings until dry which is only an hour or two.

[@jazziered142]

I never put my shirts and pants in the dryer. Heat skills the fibers. I bought a heavy duty shredder from Costco last year. It has really cut my paper clutter down massively. My rule is when I bring mail in the house, I immediately process it.

[@beatrizaceiton2396]

This is exactly what I needed. My new year resolution is to de clutter every corner of my house.😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@aprilc55555]

I just found your channel (via your 126 meals for $30 video), and I am so glad! You are absolutely hilarious and I really enjoy your videos both for entertainment value and for the tips! Subscribed!

[@Shawnne86]

I’m trying so hard to break old habits. Grew up... “frugally”... Lol... so we repurposed a lot... I tend to hold onto dumb things, thinking I’ll use/craft or something.. still haven’t... Suddenly I have motivation... it’s either this video, or the cup of espresso I just slammed... 😁😳

[@MirageEspejismo]

Not even kidding, Me too!

[@jodiecardinal9268]

Right there with you. As a matter of fact Christine's house makes me laugh. Clutter? What clutter? But we all have it. Good luck.

[@Shawnne86]

1) dryers are terrible for jeans with any stretch fibers/materials. 2) my fave stretch tip: get water bottle with a fine mist- put jeans on (or spray the tight areas with water first then put on)- spray a fine mist over the tight areas, THEN do the Jean stretch. Or, just go about your day. You want them lightly damp, not wet. Your body warmth will help them dry within 10 min (5 min usually). They’ll fit like a glove.

[@lorawiese5897]

My hunney likes to hoard more than me, but I try and declutter quietly about every six months. Feels so much better with less mess.We got rid of our carpet after we moved in. It was that old 70's shaggy and just let the roomba run around on wood laminate. Saves time so I can go onto the next area to clean.

[@denisemaloneypiren3937]

LMAO, my decluttering goal is to get to where you started! When the calendar said to declutter a stack or pile and you didn't have either, I knew you were WAY ahead of me in the organization department.

[@sarahsiskin6780]

I’ve decluttered all month too and feel a lot better!

[@pdxoregon1]

You're adorable! "Broken I-pad... Oooooh, HELLO!"

[@ashleyrimel2652]

I'm not following a schedule, but I've decided to do a 15 min declutter every day. Very rewarding feeling! I'm gonna even make my kiddos get involved during the weekends😁

[@brendaramsbottom8693]

I have a Roomba robot vacuum I put in the bedroom shut the door and it does a great job under the bed. However it’s only for dust and dirt you still have to make sure it’s clean underneath your bed before you set it going. I love 💕 it!

[@frugalmomofmany]

😂 You must be a kindred spirit! I keep a peanut butter jar with change in my closet too! I did peel my label though. I just found your channel and am really enjoying your motivation.

[@cristinatrinks1691]

For things I can't get up with cleaner or anything (nail polish, glue, etc), I actually use a putty knife/scraper tool. It works wonders and it's a staple in my cleaning tools.

[@julierobinson2429]

you can take the extra hand soap to local shelter they could use them!

[@karenwilliams8576]

A Levoit vacuum! Awesome! Can't say enough about their air cleaners. I bought one from Amazon in the fall and ended up getting three more. What a difference they've made in reducing dust and allergies!

[@Med_Zeb]

You were so right about 2020 being the year of decluttering... for loads of people. lol

[@susanhonkoski7706]

You are beautiful without any make-up, lucky you! Love your energy and fun personality 😂🤩🥰. Keep sharing!!!

[@NJames-lc7zt]

OMG you don't need any makeup. Just gorgeous without it.

[@christyb7455]

I agree! So jealous 😂

[@tashainjena]

I'm starting this in february in my moms house. 30 years of clutter...

[@ambersmith2675]

May the force be with you.

[@brendaramsbottom8693]

Tasha Hargrove been there done that. We had four trailers one for garbage one for donate one for keep went to recycle it took my brother my sister and I and two other helpers 5 days to clean out my moms house that she hadn’t lived in it for seven years but they still kind of had their overflow stuff there in the attic of the garage and garage the attic of the house the main floor in the basement we’re all hoarded it was unreal. Then my mom and my stepfather both died within three months of each other and then we had to clean out their apartment which was very large. I don’t want that for my kids. I’m sorting out my life.

[@V.Hansen.]

Hows it going? Parents can be such hanger oners sometimes. My Mom cried when I sold some of her fabric in a garage sale. Jeez mom! If it was that freaking important, then why was it in a box in the garage?

[@tashainjena]

@@V.Hansen. Eh. Not great. Some days, she wants to get rid of stuff, then others she gets upset that I want too.

[@V.Hansen.]

@@tashainjena Oh dear. That sounds familiar. Good luck

[@Car-prodigy]

You can add essential oils to soaps and lotions that you don’t like the smell of :) I add peppermint oil to our hand soap

[@theresourcefulmomma4037]

Fellow jean squatter, here! 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@alexisdandrea7576]

I love jean squat day it's the same as butt looks good day 😂

[@desertfamilyhomestead3127]

I hang out my jeans instead of the dryer. I am on a mission to declutter my entire house this year. We still have some repairs to make from our flood in 2017, not to mention that our little corner is being invaded by developers who are subdividing into smaller acreage properties and we will be surrounded by people soon, so we will be selling our place next year probably. I don’t want to move garbage.

[@sherlynpatterson4304]

Have you ever thought about having two fire safes. One for passport and other important documents and pictures. The second fire safe as a family time capsule. A Good de-clutter project is putting all photos and important documents on a CD as a back up reference. Before discarding any old electronic or phone device make sure all stored information is transfered to a modern program format. Hope this information is helpful.

[@IsabellCrafts]

Adding Essential oil is the best way to improve any lotion, only a couple of drops of your favourite will do the trick.

[@inspiteofbecauseof4745]

Fragrance free is best. Essential oils are truly not essential. Marketing gimmick. Dermatologist do not recommend them and promote fragrance free.

[@monikaLovesSkz]

I just found your channel and I'm loving your videos

[@Irene-gq4jr]

Feeling smug. Decluttered my paperwork recently, got rid of 75% of crap I'd been holding onto (it took a week of chipping away at this). Less smug in other areas. I'm liking this decluttering calendar.

[@christinas.5240]

Clorox Toilet bowl cleaner with bleach gel!!!! I promise you it will clean that right up😉 You have to let it sit for 5 minutes. I've removed permanent marked, ink, and hair dye with it. It's Amazing;)

[@allyroo432]

I use my under the bed space for nonparishable food storage. I put them in rolling flat plastic totes with handles. I can access it easily and it keeps me from filling the space with crap that gets pushed under! I'm all for donating clothes, but I do try the consignment shop first. Ours gives store credit or cash. win win either way!

[@dawdawsmom]

A funny story about "dryer" jeans. When I was a kid (a looong time ago) we did not have a clothes dryer. We had to hang our clothes outside year-round. On the rare occasion when my mother forgot to bring in the laundry the day before, we would have to go out and get our jeans off the line in the morning before school. In the winter this was problematic because the jeans would be stiff as a board! We would literally stand up our jeans in front of the heat duct and pray they thawed out enough to put on before the bus came. The kitchen duct was the best because you had the benefit of the additional heat from the stove/oven...with 6 kids we always fought over that duct! P.S. My last name is not Walton =o)

[@Stevie37]

Try a steamer on the nail polish! The previous owners had dripped varnish onto the tile floor while staining the bathroom cabinets and after years of just living with it, we hit it with a steamer and it came right up. I bet it would work equally well on nail polish.

[@karenm7433]

Your hair looks great!

[@homemakingwithdenise]

You are too funny, but I get it. We’ve been here over 20 years. You can just imagine! I so need to do this. I do the jean stretch after I wash mine too. I enjoyed watching you declutter.mit was fun tackling something new each day.. thanks fort he inspiration.

[@rebeccadenson4054]

I am seeing this in Jan 2021 - my first thought was "if you had only known what was coming, Christine".

[@karinhayden5154]

Watched you for the first time just now. You made me laugh within 2 minutes... I can relate to your nuttiness. Immediately subbed!

[@kimberlywinters8566]

Hey, T4S!! Breaking the decluttering down in small increments is the only way this can be better accomplished!!! Yes, yes, yes this system will work if you stick to it!!!! That's just one of my problems, old habits do die hard4, not letting it get cluttered again!! Love your channel!! Slimkim from MI

[@MikesDearheart]

Love this! Just caught the decluttering bug and can't wait to get rid of stuff! Also super excited because I told my husband about how I watched your video on what your kids got for Christmas and we're thinking a trip in lieu of presents for this year's Christmas, which means not adding more stuff! :D

[@andrealagow1715]

Watching older videos bc you entertain me. :) Wanted to see how the rest of your year went w the decluttering? You sure did a lot of cooking!!

[@auntieb3621]

Oh my goodness 😂 I just found your channel and I love you so much!! I'm binge watching you have a great sense of humor lady I can seriously relate to you!!!

[@aprilok440]

I got a cordless vacuum a few months ago. It’s the best vacuum I’ve ever used

[@tonyalambert8874]

I love watching your videos and also I love to watch your food hauls and your recipes!

[@sheshell8165]

Try nail polish remover in the kids' bathroom cabinet.

[@courtneywillingham4409]

Just a suggestion, oh and use baby lock at the doors, but when my girl get nail polish on white doors, floor, etc I get an ammonia soaked paper towel and place or spill/drip for 30 mins and it most of the time gets it up. Have a great day.☕

[@elizabethborkland7419]

I read talking to strangers. Really good book! Very good read. Worth your time! 👍👍💜💜💜👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@BubblesLuvsYa81]

Just as a note, whenever you cancel credit cards it lowers your FICO score because your available credit goes down and your debt ratio goes up. I wouldn't recommend canceling them all unless you are way too tempted to use them.

[@candidulce0714]

Brianna K has organization ideas from Dollar Tree. She is way extra on some things, but she has good ideas that aren't expensive. I am in the middle of a room by room purge. We have lived in our house for two and a half years and have been married for two, so combining our lives clutter has not been addressed at all.

[@songbird7879]

LOOOOVE the king and I! Watched some of it last night.

[@kimbarbeaureads]

Sometimes I just start singing "Shall We Dance" at random. Lol

[@theresourcefulmomma4037]

And I thought you were my PB spirit animal. I was thinking maybe a scoop pre-workout or pre-run.🤣 ...but alas, a change jar.

[@aquamarreene]

I thought they might be getting freaky with PB in the bedroom. LOL!

[@downunderveggiegardendiaries]

You look a lot younger and better with no makeup on.

[@jobellecollie7139]

I am finally moving from my modest home to build a home that is handicap adapted. When I divorced my children’s father, we had a lovely home, but it had a $3000 a month payment! I did get that amount in child support, but what if he didn’t pay it? There were many times he didn’t. I went back and asked for my portion of the equity and purchased this very modest home. It’s payment is $327/month. Now I could use the child support on my children. I was able to send my children to college. So now it’s my time to live in a home that fits me. But 29 years of stuff! I AM GOING TO FIND THAT LINK AND GET DONE BEFORE I MOVE! Thank you!

[@kayplow9683]

“Oh no! Oh it’s the junk drawer!” 2 seconds later: “oh look at little Tyler!”

[@pamelagroves2142]

You shouldn’t cancel credit cards, just cut them up. The first hurts your report, the second only dulls your scissors.

[@leannhanna5564]

Yes! I was cringing when she said she was canceling so many. It's going to hurt her credit so much. Just spend enough on them to keep them active (like a month subscription you can then turn around and pay off right away). But this will KILL her credit utilization, because suddenly she'll loose all that available credit!

[@amygregg1658]

Came here to say the same thing! Seems like a smart thing to do, but can really hurt credit score to cancel them.

[@isabelchaparro2608]

Facts. Just let them expire themselves 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@annw1395]

Shred them.

[@Jamison20]

Correct. Setup a meeting with a financial advisor to ask questions before making any financial decisions. However, as a financial advisor, I’m proud of you for your efforts.

[@anotheramy71]

Lovely either way, but I think you look even better without makeup!

[@marthavelez506]

Over the years, I've had 2 credit card issuers notify me they were closing my account due to nonuse! This did not affect my FICO credit score. Had i closed them, it would have.

[@kck9742]

That was my immediate thought when she said she was canceling credit cards... that it can negatively impact your credit score.

[@jeffgoesrandom4217]

This helped me in a curious way, even though I did nothing that you did. Ironic. I think the every day thing idea was the key. Thank you. Helps me to stay off that TV show where they find people who are buried under their things... in the house. ;-) -Jeff.

[@kjp551]

Before people go canceling credit cards, remember that cancelling cards CAN actually hurt you. You have ratios to consider before a move like this.

[@jesswoodmanc4794]

I am so happy I found your channel. when I have been stuck on a project this year, I turn to KZbin for motivation/inspiration and your content just happens to pop up and be spot on for me! It is a little creepy, but I like it!

[@mitzie5496]

I think you are amazing! I love the declutter idea... But I think I come to youtube to see you food ideas. How about maybe making a similar calendar of grocery shopping to build a stock pile... This whole stock pile idea has me overwhelmed. I'd love a how to over months until your set up. I know I want someone to just do it for me. Oh well just a thought

[@jodiecardinal9268]

My son has finally moved out and I am very motivated to clean up my act! I am planning a rummage sale in March so it seams like a good time to start the declutter as well. I'm in the same boat as Shawn Irene and I keep thing for the same reason. So I hope the two of us do well.

[@karenwaldrop1426]

I love your bangs! Very flattering!

[@marybristol1064]

Yes! I'm joining in with you. Good luck to us both!:-)

[@godsservant6649]

Tea tree oil will clean dry nail polish off of furniture without ruining it.

[@angieburnett4341]

Ooh, try adding essential oil to that hand soap! Also, I highly recommend Cas @ Clutterbug, and Norrine @ The Crafty Organizer. For decorating, Katherine @ Do it on a Dime. I've learned so much from them!!

[@teresadoyle1396]

This is exactly what I am doing this year. I am not using this particular system but I am staying on track. If I miss a day or two because of “life events” then when I go back at it I make up for it. Even if it is just a drawer or shelf a day, I do it! Good job Christine keep it up and share as it helps us all to stay motivated. TFS!

[@Lightangel42302]

I so need to declutter. Wow wish I had time and energy!

[@yvettebennett6170]

You just made my day with the jean stretch! Lol. 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@ashleymcdaniel6188]

Luv that this is smaller tasks! Been doing a room at a time... little over whelming i do 15 minutes a day but even that can seem like your never going to end. Like this idea one task a day! Thanks for sharing!

[@amandaburger2506]

I have the same ikea dresser with one of those top drawers full of junk and a quickly tossed in elf on the shelf. LOL

[@christyb7455]

"I like my undies black like my soul"😂😂💀New subscriber!!

[@KarisaKitty]

I am the worst with paper clutter too! It's so bad... I've never been taught what to keep and/or why I'm keeping it. Receipts etc. I need HELP in the worst way with that and finances!

[@liltary1989]

I just had to say thank you for all your wonderful info and without your channel id still be lost as wat to cook for dinners. I also subscribed to your sisters channel because i also have a huge problem with trying to gain weight so i thought since i got so much out of your channel that i just had to subscribe to your sisters as well. So again a massive massive thank you hun. Without you id be lost. Lol

[@luisanatoli3707]

Yep. I decluttered all through January and nothing looks different! Boxes went to charity and garbage was full on repeat but it will be ongoing until I ruthlessly examine every.little.thing!

[@ptcreations8947]

I have been down for the count for.like 4 days with this change of the seasons chest cold (WV has winter and summer. 1 week each of fall and spring lol) s ok... I needed some.of your energy today to.start catching up.and cleaning!

[@evelynkrull5268]

I need to do this. My house is a DISASTER.Also my diy bedframe has storage so I've avoided the under bed trap that ate all my husbands socks lol

[@liltary1989]

Try a touch of goo gone from dallor tree on that red nail polish. That should get it off if not then try nail polish remover with acetone.

[@battlearmanda]

I love your jeans stretch, mine is more of a runner's lunge type. :)

[@kishakisha6962]

Yes that is my goal for this year thanks for sharing.👍👍👍😊😊😊

[@OceansFromTheRain]

Oh wow! You and the hubby look so sweet and happy in your wedding photo (4:48), look at those frosted tips!! How old were you when you got married?

[@Loksat2005]

Try Magic eraser for the stain(Red Nail polish) under the sink.

[@karenrouth2056]

Just found you at the exact right moment! Thanks for the inspiration! Calender downloaded lol!!!! Declutter commence! 2020 here we go!!!

[@Purple_Lady71]

My first time at your channel. Are you in the DFW area? I am on the Ft. Worth side.😃 Live your energy and personality. Looking forward to watching more of your videos.

[@FrugalFitMom]

I used to be! Dave worked in McKinney and Frisco when we lived there

[@chrisdowden4255]

I have started to declutter my house I don’t get to do it everyday tho. My plan is to have it all done by the end of the year!

[@AGM-ts5bb]

Honestly, I probably have about a month of decluttering (9-5) I should do to make our home livable. My own Mom was excellent at keeping our family home tidy and clutter-free; I however am not.

[@valeried2941]

Love this! Very inspiring!

[@emmamacgregor731]

Just subscribed for the calendar. Genius!! I just found you tonight and am binging...subbed. :) Your videos are wonderful! Thank you!

[@ginaramos2414]

Good job on decluttering! Would like to see your paper declutter and what you come up with to organize :)

[@nktigger99]

I would definitely be scared to clean under our bed...our little old dog loves to hide under there...and she is kind of like a cat and likes to take things from around the house and hide them under the bed. Our dinning room table leaf lives under there because where else can you keep such a large awkward thing?....lol

[@vanbridge7232]

To remove stain in boys under sink ...use white block, magic blocks or in UK it’s on QVC called “ it works”

[@MirageEspejismo]

Loved that jean stretch, #relatable 👍🏼 I'm going to have to try this decluttering schedule out.

[@greyhatdone]

Christine your hair looks great! Those bangs are bangin! Thank you for being so real and making great videos!