Biggest sentimental struggles and regrets

[@richricogranada9647]

Our best memories can be stored in our hearts, and our brains. And to corroborate them we could take the pictures and store them in our cell phone album.

[@MinimalistHome]

I agree!

[@tinalee6026]

“Don’t keep it because you don’t like the passage of time” - hit me in the gut! Thanks for that.

[@dinamarie6646]

When I was doing major decluttering, I had a "later" box. This way I was able to put aside those items for another day and keep momentum in decluttering.

[@MinimalistHome]

I love that Dina!

[@christinen.6140]

I did that too. It was great because later I needed something in that box and when I got that out the rest of it was so easy to deal with.

[@ritamiller4640]

Funny thing about decluttering. I finally after yrs of keeping this and that and i might and I could excuses, finally cleaned purged that closet in the spare room. The other day I started to panic because in that room is where I keep the costco paper products. I couldn't believe we ran out,,I looked and they where not at the end of the bed where I always have them .I started to make a costco list ,went into the bedroom again to put something in the closet,,,oopsy there was all the products I had been looking for. I had forgotten I had purged and cleaned the closet so now I had room for the paper towel, toilet paper and Kleenex. I also had room for those winter coats and there is still room . Love your videos and all the inspiration, you have given me. Rita Miller

[@Shiryone]

Seeing "old" Robin was hilarious! LoL

[@victor9501]

That's a really good point you make about being up-beat! I have the same problem, I constantly appear cheerful & happy to others, but it often belies the turmoil within. Many people just don't believe there's anything wrong...

[@debraraby4376]

Really helpful (and funny) video, thank you. Please don't apologise how you spoke about your dad, it was real and honest. I have my mum, well a few of her ashes, in a lovely tear drop and it is by far my most important possession. I bet that your dad was really proud of you and thank you for being a nurse too!

[@MinimalistHome]

Aww, thanks so much Debra

[@ikrobiee]

My bf kept some of his sisters ashes in a urn necklace, it just looks like a square pendant.

[@shawna620]

Love your shirt! I retired to the American southwest a year ago-- people ask me where I'm from, I tell them the "wet" side of Washington! LOL! Had to get out of the rain after almost 40 years.

[@marthavanderpool6829]

Robin, you’re awesome! Loved the “sentimental” comment about the first time your kid tells you they hate you! 😂 You’re really helping me every day! I’m doing my deep cleaning and at the same time purging a zone several days each week. Feeling lighter and saner!

[@MinimalistHome]

Hallelujah!🌟

[@lyndi9082]

I recently discovered your channel, and was telling my daughter-in-law about you, only to hear she too just started watching your videos! Too funny! I love your energy and everything you offer to help me make progress and get out of my mess. I went from a big, clean and organized home to a small 1958 3bed, 1bath home, so it's like living in a storage unit! I use to have five units, now it's zero... if you don't count my house. Thanks so much for all the encouragement!! I'm so glad I found you!!

[@MinimalistHome]

Thank you Lyndi!

[@Trudloops]

I had to declutter items from my mom in 2020 and it was hard. But the reason for the declutter was more urgent and that helped me clear out bags of stuff. I got rid of set of encyclopedia books too. I felt bad to throw away books, but no one wanted them. So I agree the ultimate goal is really important and it can help us get over the overwhelm. Thanks for this video.

[@jennyjenkins877]

This was an excellent presentation packed full of really helpful perspectives! I had to watch twice just to make sure I got it all!

[@DomesticKrys]

My main decluttering regret is an ice cream scoop I had kept since my 15th birthday. It was pink plastic and had a melt at the end due to a stove incident. I thought I could use a cookie scoop instead to scoop ice cream but it never works the same. I still am able to scoop ice cream but I do wish I had kept that one thing because I tend towards sentimentality. I have worked to where if I’m keeping something I have to use it, wear it, lovingly display it or safely store it. I have WAY less storage and the things I’m storing are things I do use occasionally (like Christmas decor or canning supplies) and I’ve moved towards displaying things that cannot be used and decluttering a lot. I make almost weekly trips to goodwill to manage the inventory that comes into and then out of my home. I have my dad’s ashes and I’m going to be putting him with a tulip poplar tree. I used to have one at my old house that he visited and he really liked it. I got a transplant from another special person and I will think of them both as I care for the sapling and later enjoy the beauty of the tree. My sister has my mother’s ashes and my husband and I just built a home on her family land. I transplanted several bulb flowers during the prep process that she and my grandfather had planted. I think her ashes will go with these transplants and we can enjoy the flowers and visit her together. Thanks for sharing with us! 💗

[@ChrissyChrissyChrissy333]

Loved the car scene, and your creativity!! A+ Robin

[@MinimalistHome]

Thank you!

[@deannaw9657]

I have a Beaker charm on my crocs!! I cant get enough of him!! I also have that same coffee grinder. We were separated at birth. 😂

[@MinimalistHome]

We were!

[@allisoncostas9621]

This was a great presentation. I lost my mom in 2020 and then my dad 3 months later. Shortly after my 98 year old grandmother had to move in with us so we could take care of her. She passed in 2021. That meant 2 houses of stuff on top of my stuff. I've always been a bit of a minimalist, but dealing with the "things" they wanted me to have has been a big burden. I've made great progress, and this video has really helped me to think about them not wanting to burden me. I want to be surrounded by what makes me happy, even if it's not what they thought would make me happy. You also don't have to hold on to things of value just because they are valuable. I'm learning that if they aren't valuable to me, then I need to let them go and be loved elsewhere.

[@MinimalistHome]

Thanks for sharing Allison and I’m sorry for your losses

[@apriltatum5543]

Can I ask for the website for the beautiful glass with ashes. My Daughter-in-law passed and my son is having problems with letting go.

[@intherockies]

Google "Ashes Memorial Ideas." There are a lot of different sites. Some places do jewelry. One thing to remember is that it's his wife's ashes so he gets to decide when he's ready. I have my parents ashes still and it's been 6 yrs for my mom and 7 yrs for my dad. I am starting to think about scattering them but I want their ashes to all stay together. I couldn't use a little bit of their ashes because it feels wrong to me. Everyone is different so whatever anyone decides or doesn't should be respected 💕

[@MinimalistHome]

I’m sorry for your loss. This is local for me, but search “memorial glass” in your area. robertheld.ca/memorial-glass

[@kristinelaybourn5929]

I decluttered my girls baby clothes. I tried saving a few but they kept getting in the way. Going to declutter my kitchen table to trade it for my grandma’s kitchen table. I have always liked her table and it’s now or never. She is moving out of her house into a senior apartment complex.

[@brendasparks6234]

I just love your remark about Phil. That’s so sweet that you would take the time to let him now. How Grateful you are for him. Everybody needs to hear it once in a while. I hope Ruby is fixable at a reasonable price. Best of everything. In the same boat. Thanks for sharing.❤️🌻

[@MinimalistHome]

Aww, thank you Brenda

[@LorreneRomanic]

Great video, Robyn. Good mix of funny and serious. Such good points. 💕💕

[@luna7453]

thank you for your messages ☺😘💕✨💫

[@elizabethlopez7333]

This is awesome my husband passed away in 11/27/22. It has been really hard.

[@MinimalistHome]

I’m so sorry Elizabeth

[@pegc3706]

The Dad ashes idea is perfect. Could you please share the info of where you had the keepsake made. I removed some of my dad's ashes to keep before he was buried. I have them in an old small film canister. I would love to make my sister and me something more beautiful for him than a plastic film canister. Thanks!

[@MinimalistHome]

It’s from Robert Held Glass in Parksville, BC, Canada. If you google memorial glass, hopefully you can find somewhere in your area

[@pegc3706]

Thank you.

[@jmsl_910]

i'm a newbie. i love you & your channel

[@MinimalistHome]

Thanks Julie!

[@TheSeibold6]

Tons of scrap books ! Early 2000’s bug thing to do So many

[@bridgettebaylis1819]

Great ideas...... Thank you.....

[@debraleague8135]

I love the dancing at the end! 😊

[@MinimalistHome]

Thanks Debra!

[@clairewillow6475]

Hey I noticed the Tim Hortons cup :) hi from a fellow Canadian 🇨🇦

[@MinimalistHome]

Hey there 🇨🇦

[@lorenamontes5163]

When they say they hate you😂😍

[@MinimalistHome]

haha, true!

[@diosadeamore]

I have 4 large boxes of my child's drawings/artworks to go through 😢 NONE of which I actually want to get rid of. I'm looking for creative ways to keep them but I am learning about the real limit of SPACE...

[@itllbesuzanarchy]

I'm in the same boat! I've read that some people will take pictures of the pieces and make photo books out of them.

[@genisedunning2702]

Good morning from beautiful Florida. My problem is,"I can't get rid of my Grandma's antiques. I have a lot of them. Kids nowadays don't want that stuff. What do I do?

[@MinimalistHome]

If you don’t want or need them, do you want to keep them?

[@melanierose7283]

Thank you!!!

[@MinimalistHome]

Thank you Melanie!

[@debbiemclean1090]

I seem to be missing the sentimental emotion, I don't keep anything of sentimental value as it actually has no value to me. It's something I am learning about while helping my mum declutter xxxxxxxx

[@MinimalistHome]

I’m glad it helps Debbie!

[@joannafoster3423]

So good!

[@MinimalistHome]

Thank you Joanna!

[@mariamurphy1065]

You’re awesome 👏

[@MinimalistHome]

You are!

[@MinimalistHome]

Oh that’s hard, but you’ll get there. Life is better with less clutter.

[@angieineverettcust2934]

I had a house fire 🔥 😢

[@MinimalistHome]

Oh no, I’m so sorry Angie

[@celesteg1088]

Yes declutter people 😂