LIFE-CHANGING WAYS TO REMOVE VISUAL CLUTTER (To Make 2023 Your Most Organized Year!)

[@jblilbear]

“Your counters are for working, not storing.” This is what I will say to myself as I try to clear more kitchen counter space. Thank you. 😊❤

[@vienicestyles]

Same here! 💛

[@ingamarty]

I love these pointers. Spot on. The only tip that pains me (as a food safety and quality manager in industry) is the immediate removal of food products from hermetically sealed, air-tight packaging. The expiration clock starts ticking the moment you expose most of these products to air, and the quality of food products begins to decline from that point forward. We suggest not opening packages until first use. Then, you can change containers once the seal is broken.

[@Mrs.Silversmith]

This is a very good point. I only use canisters for half a dozen items that I use a lot. If you keep a backup of all the things you use most (flour, oatmeal, cornmeal, etc.), just keep the backup in your pantry still sealed and only open it when you need to refill your canister. That way you can have the best of both worlds.

[@harriettubman337]

Ty

[@essvirk3467]

Makes sense … thankyou

[@lj6079]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@theherbalsanctuary811]

i hear ya, but you know in most houses with kids or teens, they don't stay unsealed long. lol. Growing up we kept a stick of butter out in the butter dish 24/7. I didn't even know you put butter in the fridge until I got married and my husband freaked out because it was out. My mom kept the ketchup, mustard, soy sauce, under the sink next to the cleaning products and we never got poisoned or died...but you should have seen the look on people's faces when they would ask where the ketchup was and we said under the sink...hahahah.

[@HeronCoyote1234]

The only problem I have with storing foodstuffs like oatmeal in clear containers rather than the original package is that there are important bits of info on the packages, like directions, exp dates, nutritional info. On my oatmeal, I cut out the directions, including amts, and tape this to the storage container.

[@bethschloo7418]

You can cut out that information from the packaging. Then you can either tape it to the back of the container or tuck it inside with the food. I have found this helpful.

[@HeronCoyote1234]

@@bethschloo7418 I do that for my oat bran.

[@jeanmariettajean16]

Take a picture of instructions

[@OdinOddly]

Recipe box! Cut out and keep instructions for reference later, write down your own alterations.

[@HeronCoyote1234]

@@OdinOddly good idea! Thank you!

[@TheNerdistheWord]

Another tip is the one touch method. Don’t bring your mail in and sit it on the counter. Just go through it right then and have a small folder for bills you need to pay when you get a second. This will reduce paper clutter so fast. Also don’t set your bag and shoes down, just put them on the hook or where you store the items right away. Don’t take 2 steps when you can cut time and effort and do it the first time. After you go through and do this work of labeling and creating a space for everything to have a place, habits will form and it will continue to get easier and easier to maintain your home.

[@joannoliveira7945]

I started doing that one-touch method about a year ago and it absolutely saved me from getting buried under the daily stuff that enters the house.

[@TheNerdistheWord]

@@joannoliveira7945 it’s pretty life changing isn’t it??

[@petmomful2260]

Yeah, unless your husband refuses to do it!!!

[@TheNerdistheWord]

@@petmomful2260 eh my husband and kids don’t do it but even with me just doing it it has helped tremendously!

[@petmomful2260]

@@TheNerdistheWord My husband insists on using the kitchen table as his desk. Right now he is sorting thru his uncle's estate, and he was bringing home all this dirty junk and putting it on our table. (His uncle was a hoarder.) I finally put my foot down and told him to set up a table in the garage to keep the stuff. He can bring it in to sort, but then has to take it back out. I think he leaves stuff there on purpose sometimes just to aggravate me.

[@ladylovesdaisy]

I cannot thank you enough Kallie. I've adopted so many of your strategies in my home and it has changed my life in a really positive way. :)

[@karynhilton6220]

So true

[@jenniferbritzke9887]

Same!!

[@chloeywithaY]

Same here! So much of what she does applies to my own household too and its so helpful

[@sissygeist3129]

Thank you….❤

[@tygerlilygem]

She definitely inspired me to shop my closet before I bought a new dress for an event

[@strawberry1025]

Can I pause you on the 'Clear up Cables' portion. How? I would be very interested to hear and see your solutions to this. Thank you very much.

[@marenkendall7413]

I like what you said about appliances. My appliance of choice to leave out is the kitchen aid mixer I got from my Grandparents in Pistachio green :D Even though I don't use it daily, it's too heavy to comfortably store, and it just looks cool 😄

[@aprildaniel3845]

You and Dawn the minimal mom have CHANGED MY LIFE AND IM SOOOOO GRATEFUL!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@tracymitchell400]

My knick knack rule ...if I don't mind dusting around it, it can stay. This rule goes along way with holiday decor as well.

[@tyrajoanharris8179]

Sounds like a good idea for me too!

[@carolynridlon3988]

The " what can I do today that myself tomorrow would appreciate" the dishes before bed is what I started and it is still sticking 2 years later! ❤

[@pennynickels5216]

It took me awhile to accept that clean up and dishes are part of the meal. I was just lazy. I now have fewer dishes, pans, pots, silver and utensils which also helps me tremendously!

[@joannoliveira7945]

To quote Jennifer Aniston’s character in “The Break-up”: “I hate waking up to a dirty kitchen!” The reward of a clean kitchen will usually win over any fatigue. Not always, of course, but remembering THOSE mornings usually will motivate me.😊

[@petmomful2260]

I have been married 49 years and in this house for 34 years. I keep a pretty organized home. My husband comes in, goes straight to the kitchen table, plunks down his stuff, hangs his coat over the chair, and leaves it all there, all the time. He uses it as his desk. Every piece of mail he has to think about for 6 months will have to sit there, with his other junk. I HATE this so much I just cannot tell you. I have given him many other places to put his stuff, and have asked him if he wants a desk somewhere. He says no. I am doing a whole house declutter right now, cause his uncle died suddenly and was a hoarder. His flat, 3 floors, is full, and filthy. My husband is bringing home boxes and boxes and boxes of paperwork, looking for a will or something to help them settle this estate and sell his properties. You guessed it, he was putting it on the kitchen table. He is also sorting thru coins that his uncle laid everywhere. I made him set up a spot in the garage to keep this stuff. He can bring it in and sort, and then take it out to the garage. He also has a table in the basement where he sorts the coins. I have put my foot down and won't let him leave anything on the table now. He continues to do it. I think it is a passive aggressive behavior that he does just to make me mad. He will put his stuff away when I ask, but leave one thing and claim he did not see it. At least put it on your dresser so no one sees it. If I was younger I would leave him cause he has many of these little behaviors that he does, seemingly just to drive me nuts. What good is it to have a clean and pretty kitchen, when your table and chairs are someone's dump spot? You are so right about flat surfaces. I don't want all this dirty and old stuff from his uncle in my house now, unless it is really a treasure. So far we have just found junk. I am at my wits end, and I am trying to cope by doing a really deep decluttering of MY stuff. I am getting rid of a lot of stuff I no longer need. I will not leave a mess for my kids.

[@stayy_lokeyy]

start throwing away stuff he leaves out lol play his game “i didn’t see it” or “ it looked like trash” maybe that’s passive aggressive but i would.

[@joannoliveira7945]

I was initially disappointed when I realized my fridge was not magnetic, but it definitely is a blessing in disguise.😊

[@egoreknits]

Yes! Labeling is a life saver. I have four kids and a husband. 9 times out of 10. They don't know where things go even if it's been put in the same place since they were born. And my husband will never remember where things go because to him it's not important. If I have all the bins and things labeled then I can say what you want is in the bathroom cabinet in the red bin labeled "pain meds" It saved me having to go physically go get the item or physically go point it out because I can't find it. And when they get something out and it's sitting there and I have to say hey go put this away. I can say go put it in the kitchen cabinet beside the refrigerator in the bin labeled straws. So helpful! Before I started labeling bins I always ended up having to put things away myself just to show one of the kids where it went and then they would conveniently forget the next time they needed to put it away. With labels I can give them the general area in which it needs to go and maybe describe the color of the bin and tell him the exact label that's on the bin.

[@antiantipoda]

Men suffer from the Tupperware Effect. If there is sliced cheese in the original packaging that is getting dry and gross, they will find it. Once it goes into a container, it vanishes.

[@eml818-l3b]

What label maker to you recommend? Thx

[@ewelinaskoczylas3301]

Labeling is a good method - if there is a label on the storage container, your partner/kids don't have excuses that they don't know where the things belong.

[@antiantipoda]

@@eml818-l3b I use washi tape and a marker. Cheaper and faster, but you have to like your handwriting.

[@robinq5511]

@@antiantipodaThanks for that tip - never heard of it before since I was using masking tape (ugly). I tried some labels but they were not removal and didn't want to buy more. So this is perfect for my use.

[@leizanazo]

I have a very organized home, and i have a 10 month baby. I already do a lot of the things you mention on your videos, so i can assure, this actually works. People that say it's not practical, maybe don't actually try, or they might be on a different place and need to find their own technique ❤

[@crybebebunny]

Yes, you are right but, we are all made different 🎉, so we do things differently. I believe that she has a basement, she can store things there. I don't have any place to store my vacuum so it stays in the hallway. I need the vacuum because I have carpet throughout the apartment. I would store it in the garage, but I don't have one. I would store it in the laundry room, but I don't have one. My broom is store in the slender area between the wall and the fridge, because I don't have space. I don't have an ironing board, because I don't have space. So as much as possible, I do only keep what I use, the rest, I am declutering. 😢

[@bluskyes8238]

You are not alone friend! And you make a very good point. A lot of these videos (which are great by the way), are done by Americans with houses that are packed with storage. It’s very rare that I come across somebody actually making note of those that don’t have any of these features in our homes and it is a real struggle sometimes. So I’ve learned to watch these videos and adapt them to my lifestyle and to my small home - which is difficult. I’ve learned not to beat myself up and be grateful for my home.

[@srividyabalasubramaniam1559]

​@@crybebebunny very true words! Many of us can relate to what you say

[@srividyabalasubramaniam1559]

​@@bluskyes8238 good idea to adapt what is said in these videos to our own lifestyle

[@crybebebunny]

@@srividyabalasubramaniam1559 Thank you ❣️🫠💞

[@liselasalle5920]

Thank you Kallie for another great video! It really clicked for me when you said, “I keep my counters for working not storing.”

[@Unknown-ic1vr]

❤

[@mamabeebe8592]

Your five-minute declutter tip is a good one. Something I can implement right away, taking up minimal time but giving instant results 👍

[@Narbyful]

Labeling everything is a great idea. We got to find out last June how nice it is to have even moderately well organized and labeled panty shelves when I went from upright to on the floor, and my poor husband saying "How far out is the ambulance?!!" over and over. They were sure it was a heart attack, I barely made it to the heart hospital an hour away, and it was something worse, and I was in the hospital for 4 days, with most of a month of recovery. My point is that I'm the main "everything in the kitchen" person here, and my husband took over and the system in place allowed him to function in a really stressful & sudden time of change for a while. What might feel like someone went nuts with a label maker might really help others out if there's an emergency. Once home, my job was to get on the computer and do the food order at Walmart for pick up, and he did the rest. We both learned a bunch. I try to find where to learn in each situation. I learned what to be grateful for. :) Anyway, being organized really helped us out.

[@jenpink4298]

I’m sorry that you went through that! It definitely sounds like having everything labeled was a huge help.

[@jlow27]

I’m sorry you had that happen but aside for your being better, something great has been accomplished and helpful to you and your husband. Prayers for your continued recovery ❤️

[@womanofacertainage5892]

Glad you are ok now!

[@Narbyful]

@@jlow27 Thanks so much. I so appreciate that!

[@Narbyful]

@@jenpink4298 Absolutely.. Something that seems so minor helped Doug a great deal, when his patience and energy were both worn quite thin. :)

[@aliceb4070]

One day I decided to take all of the stuff off the surface of the outside of my fridge...magnets, photos, appointment reminders, grocery lists, etc. Once it was done, it was amazing to feel a weight that I didn't even know I carried suddenly get lifted off my shoulders. Clearing that surface helped to clear my head a little and it really made a difference to me.

[@safarigirl40]

I did this and completely agree. I thought it was necessary to have it all on the fridge, but when I cleared it every time I went in the kitchen I had a great sense of satisfaction and calm just from having a clear fridge door. Who'd would have thought it?!

[@petmomful2260]

I am going thru my entire house, one area per week, clearing out things I no longer use. I am hoping to get that good feeling, too. I am getting rid of things and eliminating some jobs that I dread doing.

[@aliceb4070]

@@petmomful2260 I am doing the same although some rooms are taking me longer than a week. Good luck to you!

[@petmomful2260]

@@aliceb4070 Thank you, good luck to you, too. My finished basement is my sewing studio, and that will take 2 or 3 weeks! lol

[@debbiejamison3883]

I do a 10 minute timer and I always go over. it's a great idea.

[@kelligilbert3597]

Your videos about habits, discipline and organization have helped me so much! I have MS and Lupus and when things are routine and accessible it makes a huge difference. You've given me most of the tips to help me do what I need. Furthermore I've saved money using your tips and lost 45 lbs! You have helped me turn my life around...thank you!

[@chelseababylove4821]

You probably won't see this but I really like your couch! Is it comfy and where did you get it 👀

[@jennyjenkins877]

When this video started I was thinking, here we go again, she's going to tell us to hide our crumby toaster and wet coffee maker inside cabinets like Joshua Becker BUT you came through with some more practical advice! What really clicked for me is saying that most of the items on flat surfaces (including floors) don't belong so it's just a good idea to be mindful of what is there for a functional purpose and intentional decor versus all the other stuff that needs to be stored properly or decluttered. Don't you just want to tidy off some surfaces after watching this? I'm on it!

[@crybebebunny]

😂🎉😅😮 Floors are flat, so 😮they are Flat surfaces❣️🙄🫣 🎉 ❣️Thank you ❣️ I watch you because I am learning. I can't implement everything but one day soon. When I do get to live in a place where I have more space. I Love Many of your Smart Ideas ❣️ My broom is store in the slender area between the wall and the fridge, because I don't have space. I don't have an ironing board, because I don't have space. So as much as possible, I do only keep what I use, the rest, I am declutering. 😢 My kitchen is about ¼ of what you Beautiful kitchen is. I have about ⅜ of the things you have and I use it all. I don't have a basement, an attic, or a garage, nor a laundry room. Things in my home just have to live in our main area. We have carpeting through our apartment, our vacuum lives in our hallway. We also used the vacuum as a jacket hanger😂🎉.

[@patsytag5703]

Use plastic bins for kids toys but put a picture of toys or items that go in each bin. At a young age they can’t read but will know the bin with a picture of Lego’s is where the legos belong and a picture of toy cars is where they go and so on and on forth. 🙂

[@jenpink4298]

I am going to start trying this five minute timer thing. I am one of those people who get very anxious and stressed when surrounded with clutter. I also store my appliances in cabinets. I have found that the less I keep on my kitchen counters, the cleaner those counters are 🎉

[@ELizbeth135]

Love these tips! We have the challenge of very little counter and cabinet space, so it feels impossible to keep the counters clear at all… will Keep puzzling around this!

[@LaVonneEllis]

That’s my problem too. There is absolutely no space to store small kitchen appliances, so the only counter space I have is taken with the blender, the air fryer and the toaster. I have to use my kitchen table as counter space and it is covered with all the stuff I use every day. Today is the day I clear it off!

[@LaShumbraBatesAuDHD]

You have definitely helped me to stop leaving things on flat surfaces. If I'm about to leave something on a flat surface, I remember what you always say, then I put it in its home or create one. I sometimes "accidentally" clean an area because I take all the like items of whatever I moved to or created a home for. 😄 I like keeping some of my kitchen appliances out. They are mostly red, and so are the silicone utensils in the caddy, and I like that look when I come into or walk past the kitchen. For me, I think it's cute. But I do kind of want to move some of them off the counter anyway. 😅😅

[@behuman5725]

Excellent video and agree with everything you mentioned. Last few months I went through a separation settlement- moved from a large expensive house to a small house. Yes it was challenging downsizing but now I’m happier in a small house. One challenge I want to work on is finding a home for blender, air fryer etc. One key phrase you’ve always said is “your future self will thank you” for what you do today. Thank you for another great video

[@ang_131]

We only found space for our appliances in cupboards when we *severely* decluttered our kitchen stuff. We had to admit that we weren’t going to use this platter or that utensil. That we didn’t need a full set of mixing bowls in plastic, glass, AND metal. That we never have that many people over so we don’t need that many drinking or wine glasses. It was tough. But! Now even the instant pot has a home in a corner cupboard. 😊

[@Authorthings]

Bottom cabinets are your friends. Especially if you don't use these items too often but often enough to keep them.

[@betzbee9383]

I love them! A tip that might be practical for your floor clutter right now is to buy yourself a trash grabber. One of those saved me when I was pregnant with my third baby and had a busy toddler and preschooler!

[@kims1941]

Food packaging contains useful information that I may go back to refer to. What is the expiration date? Nutrition information? Name brand or store brand?

[@lisaryherd4593]

Omg, I’m literally crying right now. I’ve never heard the term “clutter blind” before and that’s what I’m experiencing!!!

[@Victoriahull]

Where did you get your labels? Where did you get those containers?

[@kimkliphuis8615]

I completely agree with what you are saying…my flat surface’s are not all clear and my stress and anxiety levels are very very high and for a person that struggles with depression and anxiety this makes it hard to deal with because now I feel overwhelmed anyone have any tricks or ideas on how to overcome that and get my surfaces cleaned up??

[@emilygilstrap31]

I like the storage, but for batteries I use the battery daddy. It's my favorite way to store them. Plus is comes with a battery tester & I can usually get them for under $20 with a coupon at bed bath and beyond. I've bought them for gifts too. Everyone seems to love them.

[@dianethompson6804]

I find that putting away my toaster really helps my kitchen look cleaner!! I can't imagine anyone saying your tips aren't practical!

[@johannathorisdottir2456]

Hey there i got rid of all visual clutter and let me tell you it was so peaceful for the eyes and and mind!! My appartment is so spacious and clutter free ...

[@fairsplitdivorceseparation8015]

Excellent point about clutter causing stress and over-eating. It is so true that five-ten minutes of clearing up the surfaces save ten times more time by increasing productivity. When my office or kitchen is cluttered I can't be as focused and as inspired as I can be when everything is neat.

[@BLAZE5417]

I totally agree and been saying the same thing for years. I'm a very logical thinking person. Majority of people are comprehend things visually; therefore, visual clutter is an actual thing. One may not even realize but their subconscious definitely does. Thank you for your videos & shorts!❤

[@mariafrederes8309]

YES!! EVERYTHING GETS A LABLE! Preach!

[@katieducharme1179]

I absolutely love your videos!! As a medical provider who has a very “science/evidence-based” mind (as well as having a “clutter-blind” spouse), I appreciate the info you provide regarding the affect that clutter can have on our brains/mental/emotional health, and why it is so important to reducing stress in our already-stress-packed lives! Thank you!!

[@babyhuntbykat]

This is great for your one to two children and a stay at home parent, but seriously, with 5 kids and working full time outside of home you will struggle to find more than one five minute timer a day and the stuff accumulates faster than you. An remove it. Not to mention good luck with the labels. The other six people in your house just don’t care.

[@barbkandel777]

This is great advice, Kallie. Especially, to keep those counters clear! It's a total game changer and I wish someone would have told me this when our kids were young. Great video!

[@Helpytech4u]

Kallie to flat surfaces = dermatologist to sunscreen But, it’s because it works (both things 😉)

[@jac4YouTube]

I disagree on one point, my Refrigerator has magnets and reminders - I use it as a type of command station because of my small kitchen it keeps stuff off the tables and counters, so I organize stuff on it to be pleasing to look at as well as functional and great reminders for work, home and garden projects to do that week, also grocery lists as well as mail order reminders but its all neatly organized and easy to see at a glance. Works for me.

[@Cheray_]

Gosh darnit Kallie, this is why all of us people like you😉🥰 Tyfs❤🙏🏾

[@MamaRhiPlans]

LOL, your floors are a flat surface! I about died! That is so true, I never thought of that!!!

[@mommybreakdown]

Visual clutter drives me bonkers. 🙃 Removing packaging is great for toys. I take all of my kids’ toys out of packages and put them in bins too. LEGOS get taken out of the box and put in big ziplocs and I cut the Lego box cover to fit inside. They stand up in the bin. I need to make a video of this (maybe later today). And labels are the BEST. Everyone makes fun of me but whatever 😆

[@mommybreakdown]

LEGO organization short made. Thank you for the inspiration, Kallie!

[@jlow27]

I noticed you had some nice wall space in the kitchen and I do know you frame your kids’ artwork as well but I love bulletin boards but I make sure to keep them orderly too. Things aren’t stacked on top of other things. I can see everything that’s upcoming for school and it just works well for me. I have one for artwork and one for life and things to do. Some thing like important phone numbers stay on the board all of the time. And once a new piece of artwork comes in, something comes off and gets stored away. And when that school party reminds is over, it goes in the trash. The key is not overstuffing them or they’ll look like hanging clutter then you’ll have to do a whole video on that lol. Just thought I’d share what works for me.

[@joyfulhomemaker8053]

Kitchen appliances. I agree. I use my air fryer and/or rice cooker DAILY but I always put them away. HOWEVER, I did have to change my rule for my stand mixer. I use it soooo much for so many things but it’s so big and heavy that I often would half booty something so I wouldn’t have to lug the thing out. But I did decide to put it out in a nice place it make it a functional decoration

[@Sarah08850]

Great tips! And side note: you're so pretty!

[@amylewis7563]

I absolutely cannot stand stuff stuck all over the fridge! Ugh! No! Also the appliances on the counter. Nope! My single serve Keurig is the only thing that I leave out. These are all great points Kallie. ❤❤❤❤ Can't wait for the video about hiding cords. I'm sure I will learn something. 😊😊

[@sararuhlman6559]

Absolutely I agree about the disappointment followed by delight that the front of my new fridge was not magnetic! (So magnets, photos & notices collect on the sides)

[@elizabethbabilonia7046]

Kallie, I enjoy watching your videos because you are a real one.

[@donnahunnicutt6748]

You showed up on my feed today, first time I’ve watched you- as a Feng Shui consultant, 💯 % agree with all you say about visual clutter!! It causes energetic chaos and stagnation!! Just subscribed to your channel for more tips, thank you!

[@debbielenoir5472]

I appreciate labels when it comes to babysitting my grandchildren in their homes. I don’t have to search for clothes and toys when it comes to dressing them and putting away their toys.

[@elizabethgallagher1450]

U always give great tips - u also practice kindness ❤ thank u

[@teresacurtis6025]

As far as batteries go, the Battery Daddy is a cool product. It stores your batteries of all sizes and it also has a tester which is awesome! It's in the "as seen on TV" section at my Walmart. I give it a big 👍 and thank you for your video 👍

[@kelseypetersen1163]

Can you link the yellow box of blocks? I can’t find it in your Amazon shop.

[@ingrid2543]

I agree! My flat surfaces are a constant angst for me! I have a very small galley kitchen and store rarely used items on a shelf in the basement. I try to decant some items but the cabinets are not always the right height. Love that lipstick color on you.

[@Locomaid]

So with you on this. A friend of mine is super organized but… she leaves open food packages around everywhere. Open boxes of cereal, open packs of crackers, open bags of chips. apples in a torn plastic bag on the counter. And clothes, towels and blankets hung over everything. Plus letters, mail, catalogs and flyers on the floor on tables, in shelves. Sure, it can be cleaned up in a few minutes and then things look really great. But why, why, why? Totally stresses me out. I dislike being at her place

[@emc6511]

Counters are for working not storing ... BIngo; well said! But for me, lablels = more visual clutter.

[@kwyatt97]

Hi what label maker do you use?

[@Tired_Night_Owl_in_the_Woods]

I do not mind having my everyday appliances on my counter just because neither I nor my husband will do additional work to bring it in and out every time🤷🏻‍♀️ Also, I will probably forget about them at some point. Another thing, I actually got some discomfort when my counter was empty (I tried to put everything away) I am very visual and hate closed storage😅

[@silakaya]

you literally talk about the same things every video...

[@ceciliaherreraherrera2727]

Labels.... I, DO NOT need them. But husband n kids DO, if u want your home organized. 😊

[@tnijoo5109]

Pro Tip: Don’t label your crap. It will ruin your personality. Just shove that crap in the cabinet or drawer. Close it. Voila. Visual clutter gone!!! 😮

[@kaywilliams1065]

Light Bulb - floors Are a flat surface.....oh, yeah, i never thought about that!!!🤯 But I will Now👍👍👍

[@bethsherwin7894]

The reason visual clutter is stressful is that every item, every pile, etc., speaks to you...the pile of mail says "you need to open me and deal with me!" The shoes on the floor say, "You didn't put me away!" The school papers waiting to be signed/reviewed say, "You were supposed to return me yesterday!" And on it goes. This is not original with me, but I can't remember who said this (maybe The Minimal Mom?).

[@monicacreates]

I think the floors are the most important place to keep clear. It doesn´t matter how clear everting else is if the floors are cluttered, it still looks messy.

[@rebeccam2565]

How to not be a storage facility for adult children who are still in college. They don’t yet have their own home, and are “sure” they WILL want the stuff, but have no place for it themselves.

[@mariaperez-v6u]

Part of my daily "removing visual clutter" includes deciding which of yesterday's clothes should go to the hamper and which should go back to the closet. Among those going back to the closet, I steam the ones that need it. I do it every morning.

[@MrRKWRIGHT]

Good morning Kallie. Everything's look great. A place for everything - and everything in it's place. As always, thanks so much for your tips on how to achieve a visually appealing and decluttered home. 😊

[@EdelweisSusie]

One mistake you’ve made is storing your little herb jars in a cupboard - much better to have them in a drawer standing up, with a label on the LID. x

[@jacobbenton8801]

For those of us that work long hours away from home, there are no 5-15 minute slots to declutter. There are 7 messy people in my house. Recommendations? I have put baskets in the pantry & it's helped. Trying to get them to let go of junk is a trial!

[@Mrs.Silversmith]

Labeling is helpful if someone is looking for something who is less familiar with that item or that area of the house. Think your husband trying to find something from your craft closet because he really needs your teeny pliers for something. Or if you are ill and need help in the house from a relative who isn't there often; they can find stuff more easily.

[@jacquelinesaunders3299]

What label maker do you use

[@Ms_Tex]

I have a magnet collection that I really love, but after watching this video, I think I will take them all off of the refrigerator and display only my favorites on a metallic board that is framed, so it becomes a piece of "art".

[@yadycedeno5778]

I wish I had the space to put away my appliances but we live in a manufactured home and we do not have a pantry or lots of big spaces to store items like other people so my counters have to stay full with all the appliances, there is not other place to hide them, but your tips are great...

[@emc6511]

Store them in the oven ??

[@nakias8362]

I definitely am tackling my visual clutter recently!! I love your tip on putting appliances and stuff away when you are done using it. Even if you will use it later that day. I used to keep my ipad and my laptop and other tools just floating around the bedroom or on the bed even when I wasn't working. I also need them to last as long as possible so I turn them off and return them to their home when I'm done. It's so nice being able to see the ENTIRETY of my desk. My desk is a huge magnet for visual clutter and it drives me (and my partner crazy lol) so implementing these habits is VERY PRACTICAL. Thank you for the video! I'm expecting my first baby and I will have to come up with an organized system for baby stuff and the things I'll need for recovery postpartum as well. I hope you have a great day! Love the video 💙

[@jlow27]

I started putting my appliances away, the ones I thought were too big and bulky to move and store elsewhere are simple because I made a home for them and the gratification of the space being open space now is so rewarding!

[@jlow27]

And I know she’s got videos on how to prep for baby and postpartum. Congratulations on your new addition and good luck with everything ❤️

[@nakias8362]

@@jlow27 Thank you so much 🥰💕 we are very excited to meet our babygirl! And thank you for the heads up on her postpartum videos I'll definitely be watching those.

[@nakias8362]

@@jlow27 yessss!! It's so worth it. And then the space is actually useful when you need it to be ✨

[@jlow27]

@@nakias8362 exactly. I had two thirds of my counters covered and now I’m down to about a quarter. I’ll leave the Keurig out but my next move is getting the toaster away somewhere. Small things make the biggest differences!!

[@coffeediva11]

Love it, thank you! You just totally motivated me, gotta go declutter now... 😂😂

[@reneejwaters]

Can you add a link to your label maker?

[@tharamariyappa4919]

The comments are equally usefull and interesting.Thanks a lot , guys.

[@dawnpaterson6952]

How wonderful to have such a big kitchen with so much storage space.

[@wg3951]

Probably the most realistic and relatable video, thank you!

[@jessicaquiroz7178]

Where did you get the label maker?

[@christinasabo3617]

I listened to this video while I cleaned off my kitchen counter. It helped remind me why I'm doing this chore that I really dislike. 😁 I also love your tip from other videos about not putting off a chore until I feel like it, just being an adult and doing it anyway. I remind myself of that almost daily.

[@AllTheButtons87]

What label maker do you recommend?

[@enigmasky1680]

My floors are a problem. I’m working on decluttering. Great video as always! ❤

[@uzmaijaz7821]

My dearest I'm Tremendously grateful to you for uploading such an informative, excellent, amazing, Wonderful video

[@viphalathbernal2471]

A lot of items on the counter stress me out especially when they’re different colors boxes

[@janelleetsitty36]

Excuse my French, but I fucking clear my flat surface spaces of clutter every morning now, thank you 😊It does work and I just stored away my bullet mixer last weekend and now going to store away my toaster oven now because of this vid lol thank you so much, love your content 💕I want calm and peaceful lol just turned 60 hot yoga is not enough lol

[@joolzmac1]

My pantry is labelled for where things belong. My other half cannot put something back where he got it from. Puts vinegar back in the oil box. Doesn’t get herb/spice/flavouring difference so he mixes them up. Breakfast items get put back on the stored goods shelf. It does my head in!

[@ambitiousunorthodox]

Your label maker doesn't waste as much tape as mine does. I wish I had thought to research this before buying one. Mine is a DYMO LetraTag and although I do like it, it wastes tape and unfortunately there is no option to reduce waste in settings. I think I'll start watching more of your videos before I buy stuff like this :) Thanks for another great video!!

[@tully0914]

I love that you deliver practical advice!! And what brand is your toaster oven?? :)

[@adventureswiththemacs8066]

I Love these ideas. I have an issue at my house though… not enough cabinet storage and no pantry to store large items like the instant pot, and stand mixer… 😑

[@laurelarmstrong4535]

I have been using the 5 minute clean up and it is great. It even makes me more aware of clutter and put things away as I use them for less to do later.

[@ediewall6360]

Agree except large kitchen items that are heavy and I use daily or more than daily. I am talking about juicer, food processor, blender is actually the smallest and I plan to buy more helpful large appliances. For me, only a kitchen with a “ garage “ or a pantry with counters that I can keep it all out on will work. Other than this, I already have the visual eye to keep things minimal eslewhere.

[@susanmolnar9606]

I spoke with a professional organizer and she said the same thing that you did. Put the timer on, the one on your phone for a short time and limit yourself so you won’t get overwhelmed. ❤

[@minaa6929]

Where did you get your couch?

[@laurenced1885]

Interesting... but for years the same ideas 🤪