Watching all the decluttering videos during the weeks before Christmas to remind me that I don’t need to shop!🤞🏻
@margaretmatheny2 жыл бұрын
Yes! Such a good reminder!
@katie37002 жыл бұрын
Great job! I love the fact that you were willing to declutter items even though they were expensive - I get a little hung up on this sometimes! Such an important lesson! The fact that you were away many months without needing those items is such a cool method too - we should all be more conscience of the same even though we have those items every day. I just started doing some more decluttering yesterday and added items to my "quarantine bin" to make sure I don't use them before I let them go - sometimes I get a little caught up with decluttering and want to be more mindful of it.
@margaretmatheny2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad some of those things resonated with you. I tried to just talk through everything going on in my head to help others see what it's really like to declutter. Thanks for sharing! Oh yes, I had to learn that lesson as well! It's super helpful. Love it!
@ShoshanahDeborah2 жыл бұрын
Perfect timing! Just about a week ago I felt a lot more grace from God to have another round of decluttering in preparation for the holidays! I feel like He’s doing a lot in my heart and helping me release not just external things, but internal things that were weighing me down. Thanks for posting!😌🥰
@margaretmatheny2 жыл бұрын
Ah this is so beautiful to read. God is so kind by the way he works in our lives. THanks for sharing!!
@natashadavies95692 жыл бұрын
I really like your attitude, particularly in that you are clearly donating rather than wasting.
@margaretmatheny2 жыл бұрын
Ah thank you
@suzannestarkey495211 ай бұрын
Fantastic video. So important for people to break away from the cycle of buy/get rid of/buy/get rid of stuff. Consumerism casues clutter, and takes us away from the important things. People used to have few posessions, but those posessions were reasure and cherished. Thank you!
@joannajohnson6962 жыл бұрын
Margaret, it was good to see that I am not the only one that declutters & there is always a point in-between where everything is in the living room. You did a great job.
@mimirfinn15602 жыл бұрын
Me: *sits down with cup of tea for 5 minutes peace before tackling the never ending ‘to do’ list* I need some motivation 😅 Margaret: *Declutters everything* Me: Exactly what I neeeeed! 💕💕💕
@margaretmatheny2 жыл бұрын
hahahahaha so glad I could help out!!
@rustysz10642 жыл бұрын
Thank you Lesley T for that suggestion re: suitcases. I was just going to make it myself. 😁 Saves oodles of space & you know where ALL your suitcases are when you need them.
@rebekahmalcom25002 жыл бұрын
Margaret, I love all your videos so much! Thank you for encouraging me and inspiring me to live more minimally. We’re a military family with three small children so we move frequently too, and it feels so good to get rid of excess!
@vzeimen2 жыл бұрын
I finally started buying the same glasses each time I buy some so they all match all the time. I also started buying my plates/bowls/etc. in white from Cost Plus World Market. You can buy them in sets but you can also replace broken ones one at a time so they all match all the time. Love that. Ikea is great for this as well. They don't change their styles of basic dinnerware and drink wear ever.
@margaretmatheny2 жыл бұрын
Oh love this, so good to know!
@ArielChadwick2 жыл бұрын
That hint about the next baby though.... I can't decide if it's in the works or just on the mind. 🤔😆 I would love baby/pregnancy content if you're ever in that season though!
@margaretmatheny2 жыл бұрын
When the season comes. Definitely not yet. We need more clarity of our future with my hubbys job first
@lesleytungate26292 жыл бұрын
If you put your suitcases inside each other, you may clear (a little) more space in your cupboard - very motivational Lesley England x
@margaretmatheny2 жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness, fantastic tip! I'm going to do that today. Thank you!!! Can't believe I've never heard of that.
@nicola62342 жыл бұрын
@@margaretmatheny I also like using suitcases to store clothing that's not in season, other bags or just items I don't use often. Saves so much space!
@margaretmatheny2 жыл бұрын
@@nicola6234 ah now that's a great idea too!
@mrs.marken46092 жыл бұрын
@@nicola6234 That’s a good one! I also use them for books/heavy items during a move. So much better than hauling around a box.
@littleun03612 жыл бұрын
im in England too I do what you have suggested with suitcases xx
@jacquelinemcgowan81642 жыл бұрын
thank you for being honest, we have been there and i am over it all now because i cannot do it again, debt and taking things to charity shops finally did my head in, and now i only keep nice things or practical things, i just cannot do with too many things these days it overwhelms me xxxx
@Scrapfan2 жыл бұрын
It’s amazing how much I have accumulated in a short amount of time. I really need to spend some time dealing with some of my clutter. It feels so good to clean it out.
@margaretmatheny2 жыл бұрын
Truly. I ask myself how all this stuff gets here so often. It's crazy!
@gabriellarezex2 жыл бұрын
Loved this one. Taking all the notes for when I go home and start decluttering 🤎
@margaretmatheny2 жыл бұрын
@staceykrauss40982 жыл бұрын
Love your content!! I also love the minimalist lifestyle, especially with littles ones, my daughters are 3 and 1. We aren’t quite as minimal as you, but we are getting there. I also love that you use Branch Basics!! It’s amazing! I actually cringe when I watch you tubers cleaning with other cleaners.
@ElizaGreen-il4fo11 ай бұрын
I just found out your channel and I’m in love with your content, I can’t stop watching! I’ve already started decluttering and it feels great! Thank you ❤
@falongreen3502 жыл бұрын
I am SO GLAD to see a YouTubing minimalist that has a chaos closet like I do 😂 thank you for showing this
@margaretmatheny2 жыл бұрын
Welcome
@amyhowson28242 жыл бұрын
A cute "Feather the Owl" diffuser will look cute in there too. :)
@KyleeMaedje2 жыл бұрын
Look up at how Marie kondo folds clothes. It's the only method advice I took from her show. I absolutely love having clothes folded up on the side so I can see every clothing item the kids have so I can find things very easily. The pjs shirts go in the pants. This also allows us not to cram to many items into the drawers. Hope this helps you as well 💕 we did this with everyone's clothes over a year ago and it has stuck. My husband absolutely loves it too.
@margaretmatheny2 жыл бұрын
oh I will!! Thank you for this!
@jodi92952 жыл бұрын
You did a great job on that closet. It looks much better than it did before! A tip about your drinking glasses - I am a master at breaking glasses so I bought a set of Tervis Tumblers that are unbreakable and have different types of birds or whatever you pick so people don't keep forgetting which glass was theirs and keep getting out more glasses during the day... It really saves me time on cleaning glasses
@angelinacrafts53852 жыл бұрын
Have you thought of switching the pan cabinet with the cleaning supplies? It would be easier to grab cleaners from the corner then to work the pans around the corner. Lovely job, thanks for taking us along.
@margaretmatheny2 жыл бұрын
Ya know, I've never considered that. That's a great idea. Might try that out this weekend and see how it goes. The pipes might get in the way, but worth a shot. Appreciate this! Thanks for being here!
@parkerdawn7472 жыл бұрын
One tip i was told is kids clothes can be wrinkled. I only hang up nice shirts. Everything else gets thrown in to a draw (like items together). It has saved my sanity with laundry.
@ally337992 жыл бұрын
I watch your decluttering videos right before I start decluttering so it gives me motivation haha.
@margaretmatheny2 жыл бұрын
hahaha this is so awesome. I'm glad I can help!
@YennyCMorales2 жыл бұрын
I love how your videos are so different and down to earth, unlike others channels where we can't relate with them as they are so Pinterest Perfect! Love, love your simplicity Margaret...so me...keep them coming 🧡
@margaretmatheny2 жыл бұрын
Ah thank you so much. These words are so encouraging and kind. I just know that perfectionism gets me in the most sad, dark places. I never want to encourage people to live or act perfect. It's so freeing to accept that it's not how were designed! Thanks again
@YennyCMorales2 жыл бұрын
@@margaretmatheny perfectly said 💪💕
@chadra_2 жыл бұрын
New here! I love how realistic you are with everything. 💗
@margaretmatheny2 жыл бұрын
I'm grateful to hear this. It's simply what feels natural to me. Thanks for sharing!
@gabrielhannah85522 жыл бұрын
Girl, you are brutal!! I don’t know how you do it, but I. Am. Inspired!! Blessings to you and your family this Thanksgiving season! Hannah
@margaretmatheny2 жыл бұрын
hahaha thank you! I gotta be otherwise our life is just chaotic. It's crazy enough as it is! Thanks for these kind words, have a lovely holiday season too!
@shelleysimpson31542 жыл бұрын
I actually don’t fold any of my kids clothes anymore- they don’t so I don’t. It’s life changing and saves so much time
@margaretmatheny2 жыл бұрын
haha, I'm very close to doing that. Maybe once they are older and can make that decision it's going to be their responsibility!
@Raememe2 жыл бұрын
Watching this again while I declutter my whole for Christmas! 🤩
@margaretmatheny2 жыл бұрын
Wahoo :) Love hearing this!
@robinsabo69322 жыл бұрын
Hello from Springfield MO. I just discovered your channel and really appreciate you sharing your decluttering methods. Thanks!
@margaretmatheny2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for being here and for these kind words!
@Tamily0012 жыл бұрын
Loved you from the first 10 seconds! Subscribed!
@margaretmatheny2 жыл бұрын
Ah thank you so so much!!
@YorkshireGirlinDarwin2 жыл бұрын
I'm obsessed with your channel 🇦🇺🐊🍍
@Emilyrox123456782 жыл бұрын
You did an amazing job and so realistic! By the way, the way your voice sounds reminds me so much of Rory from Gilmore girls
@wendyeskelin87652 жыл бұрын
I was right there with you and then when you hit the pan cupboard I was like noooo.. I could not get rid of that many pans. But if you don't feel you need them it's great to let them go. Also hard when things are expensive like your Omega Juicer.
@margaretmatheny2 жыл бұрын
Haha, but that's the beauty of it, I have different needs than you. If you need more pans, than keep them! We all live different lifestyles, and I love that part of living simply, it's different for everyone.
@danirenosidda2 жыл бұрын
My son was born with bilateral clubfeet. It’s been really hard for me to get rid of the boots! 😂 So tiny! Love your declutter videos!
@margaretmatheny2 жыл бұрын
@w1f2h32 жыл бұрын
Just stumbled upon your channel! Subscribed 🙌 this one was so motivating. Just what I needed!
@margaretmatheny2 жыл бұрын
I'm so grateful!! Thanks for these kind words too!
@shannonmorrison80552 жыл бұрын
Can you put the other bags inside the smaller suitcase, then put that one into the larger suitcase? It would save a ton of room if it will fit.
@margaretmatheny2 жыл бұрын
hahaha yes! Someone else told me to do that. Life changing! Thank you!
@mf36102 жыл бұрын
I’m surprised you’re keeping nonstick when you’re so aware of toxic chemicals! All your choice just figured you’d do that and was surprised :) I’ve moved to all cast iron and stainless steel for my pans
@sharonshmuel33862 жыл бұрын
Hi new subscriber here living in Israel 🇮🇱. Just came across your channel & liked your content. Hope you had a lovely Xmas 🎄 🎅 not being of that faith I don’t celebrate that holiday. I, like you also have a strong connection to G-d 🙏 looking forward to catching up on your earlier videos 💝
@AC-mn9dx2 жыл бұрын
Great job. Lots of motivation.
@margaretmatheny2 жыл бұрын
Wahoo:) Thanks.
@leastidyworld43652 жыл бұрын
20:38 I think codes are good so people can save money.
@conscioushomestead2 жыл бұрын
Please please please either put a safety plug in that outlet behind the crib or move the crib!!! It is literally right where your kid will play with it and get curious. Please. I would hate for something to happen to your kid over something dumb like that.
@margaretmatheny2 жыл бұрын
You're not the first to say this. I can't believe I never caught that!! Appreciate this SO much!! I have safety plugs in it now!
@elainedomalewski49542 жыл бұрын
I just found your channel and l joined .l really enjoyed it and l will definitely be looking for more.
@margaretmatheny2 жыл бұрын
Ah this makes my heart so happy. I'm glad you're here!
@jordanrocha33532 жыл бұрын
Corelle Snow White (or something like that) anyway, they’re beautiful and hard to break!
@kimberlypaniagua64112 жыл бұрын
If you are toilet training anytime soon don’t get rid of bottoms!!! The trousers they go through very quickly with pee accidents.
@margaretmatheny2 жыл бұрын
ohhhhhh yes this is so good. Thank you!
@sandg52482 жыл бұрын
Can you put anything on the suit case? You might be able to hang the foil & stuff like that
@margaretmatheny2 жыл бұрын
Still messing around with it, I rearrange stuff in there often, this is a great idea. I really could hang more things!
@SarahDeLaurier2 жыл бұрын
I don’t understand drinking from the plastic water bottle 😩
@pia93432 жыл бұрын
You do if it is the sponsor;-)
@missread77812 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love this type of video. However, so often I have to switch off the sound because the music is so annoying. I'm sure I missed some great talk. Please all video uploaders consider just leaving out the music. Loved the video though, was really motivating.
@ti57822 жыл бұрын
Put the posters up so u can get rid of the box x
@margaretmatheny2 жыл бұрын
I don't have much open wall space here :( Possibly in a closet?
@kellikurtz65422 жыл бұрын
Hey!!! I love your watch so much! Can you give us details!? What brand is it?
@margaretmatheny2 жыл бұрын
Hey! It's coach from about 6 years ago. I got it with a gift card. One of my favorites. Originally 250, bought it for $70!
@lilmama13cre2 жыл бұрын
Damn Can I have the all clad lol
@margaretmatheny2 жыл бұрын
hahaha, gave it to my momma!
@user-zm3ju9wr8b2 жыл бұрын
Μπράβο!!!!!!!!!!!
@Mrssupermumm2 жыл бұрын
Great video. 👍
@margaretmatheny2 жыл бұрын
THank you!
@Lilyflowers6592 жыл бұрын
Oh oh oh stop right there! De cluttering in a family is not a lone persons adventure!
@creativecorner47152 жыл бұрын
You are beautiful in your approach ❤️
@margaretmatheny2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@inspiringsimple2 жыл бұрын
This is a genuine question and I mean no harm but I keep wondering. If this isn't your first declutter (no idea) where is all this stuff from? Please forgive me but I am just a direct question kinda person and mean no harm. After I did my major declutter I became a 'gate keeper' to reduce the incoming. First time viewer :)
@margaretmatheny2 жыл бұрын
You're so kind in the way you ask. I took no offense. It's a question I asked myself too. We genuinely accumulate so much by moving 3x a year to 3 different climates. Also because we move three times a year, we store items at family members homes and actually this season almost all of our family members are moving so we got all that stuff back. But regardless of that extra stuff coming in, we're in a very very small space but have to be prepared for 3 different climates and moving belongings all year so it's just all in here! haha. So yes, I blame my hubby :) Grateful that he has a job but it does a number on us every year.
@renee11682 жыл бұрын
I was trying your code for the epic water filters but it wasn’t working 😕
@margaretmatheny2 жыл бұрын
Actually didn't work during the Black Friday sale, I'm assuming that's why!
@ShoppingwithRina2 жыл бұрын
I’m trying so hard to be minimalist
@margaretmatheny2 жыл бұрын
Hey that's great that you're thinking of it. Never forget that perfection is unattainable. I had to learn that on my journey. It's the mindset that will benefit you the most! Best wishes to you!
@rellarobinson23142 жыл бұрын
The electrical outlet on the wall beside the baby crib is a no no...
@margaretmatheny2 жыл бұрын
Ohhh, something I never put together! GRATEFUL for this! Just those plastic coverings you think?!
@punjabseth2602 жыл бұрын
👍👌
@loraineomeara7022 Жыл бұрын
The one thing I really think is going too far is having about five pants and tops for little ones. I mean that isn't even one outfit a week!Small children need quite a lot more clothing than that. Even if you were superhuman enough to keep washing this tiny amount of clothing for everyday use , it's just a step too far . People need to be realistic especially when it comes to small children. Sometimes you need to change their clothes several times a day. This is minimalism gone mad.
@barbiefolks77692 жыл бұрын
😍😍🥰
@vibrazebra2 жыл бұрын
Pj's issue will be solved if you fold them ones. Maybe even realize that five is too much.
@margaretmatheny2 жыл бұрын
hahaha oh we have more than enough PJs. My hubby went out and bought about 4 per kid while we were moving because we couldn't find any! Haha I'll try folding once! might help us out
@rebeccasuraci76662 жыл бұрын
I dotn have kids but the garments looks tiny. Maybe one of those honey comb underwear drawer organizer things? It’s kind of like folding but not and looks more organized lol
@homeandhome2 жыл бұрын
Wow, you're so beautiful so so cute
@margaretmatheny2 жыл бұрын
Thank so much, these words are so kind!
@SugarMamma2 жыл бұрын
It must have felt amazing afterwards. I just did this to my boyfriends car and it was incredible the feeling. I made a VLOG style video xCC kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGHVlohjgZVmbNE