My Biggest Christmas Declutter Ever! Extreme Holiday Decor Clean Out!

[@petra7338]

It feels like you took such a big step forward in your journey of letting things go, after you lost your job. It seems like it not only left you with more time to do the decluttering, but also the mental room.. I am sooooo proud of the healing you are doing. You have come so far.

[@sarahbliss8417]

Omg that makes so much sense about hoarding....the stuff validates us when people don't or won't..... especially with Christmas stuff and decorations in general for any occasion.

[@MsArtistwannabe]

WOW! Such a great tossy, tossy pile. Well done.

[@suicydeblonde]

AMAZING declutter! This was so enjoyable to watch. You are doing so great!

[@rhondarouse7147]

Do a second pass of your Christmas totes after you put up all your decorations. Really look at what's left.

[@sundevilish]

Showing you some extra love today, thanks for your authenticity and the joy you bring us.

[@caronc9242]

And you ARE loved such a beautiful soul ❤

[@kaycee625]

You hit the nail on the head: the stuff is where I receive love. I have loved on myself with stuff since I was probably 7 yrs old. It soothes me, medicates me, calms me to buy stuff for myself and feel safe and loved when I looked at all my possessions. I’m 62 and still doing it. A loveless marriage has set me back decades in my hoarding. I self soothe and love on myself by over buying. Dear God how do I get out of this behaviour?

[@capercat9785]

Therapy will help. There are many counsellors that specialise in this area and they will walk with you as you process and progress. It’s very difficult to do this alone as they’re the ones with that specific skill set.

[@cecilecottier5171]

Thanks for the real-time realizations, I loved to see you understand step by step the behavior you acquired, how and why. It also gives a lot of hope I think! You are real, you have real "issues" and yet you evolve, it happens for real to real people. This episode inspired me a lot. Thank you

[@josephdaly2015]

Wow. That was very insightful. I think it could answer a lot of questions for me. Well done on all you let go and there will be some very happy children making those crafts. Miss Pepper is a wonderful supervisor. Have a great week. Mary, Joes wife 🙇‍♀️👏💪👍🙏💐🐈

[@susanmunoz7688]

I just want to show you how much you are loved by so many of us! ❤️♥️👍

[@livingwithME2015]

That is such an amazing declutter for you. I realised that I hoarded as my stuff never left me like my dad did all those years ago. I still have some way to go, but finding my reason has really helped. I can see that today when watching you as you realised the why. Thanks for sharing your journey. X

[@rhondarouse7147]

All those unopened Christmas crafts would be a great donation to a Children's Hospital, an orphanage, or even a nursing home (some can no longer do intricate crafts).

[@blaaaaaaarrrrr]

Are there still orphanages in the USA? Just wondering with all the adoption processes nowadays.

[@rebeccamadigan6735]

​@blaaaaaaarrrrr I'm not sure about orphanages, but my state at least has group homes for kids because there aren't enough foster homes available. Teens in particular are hard to place in foster homes.

[@blaaaaaaarrrrr]

@@rebeccamadigan6735 I see. Thank you for answering.

[@CJ-bs7zl]

I’ve just paused at 6:40. I’m in tears - I’m so sorry you were abused and bullied. I’m going through something at the moment and mentally I’m not at my strongest. I started watching your channel because like you things brought me comfort when often people let me down. It’s hard and complex to explain but I am getting better, I’ve sold lots, donated lots and given away. I don’t feel attached to anything anymore and feel unanchored. Christmas is the last section I need to work through and I’m finding it tough, because I’m going through so much and I can’t face it. I bet you understand this more than others. Thank you for your channel and community. Claire ❤

[@capercat9785]

Take your time, Claire. Recognise that you’re also doing well and making great strides. Go at the pace that suits you. Best wishes.

[@NatalliaRabitsa]

A very deep idea. It's very interesting to follow your thoughts.

[@danabrown2391]

More please!

[@Stefunny82]

Christmas decor makes me feel so happy and nostalgic too…I love looking at it at stores and thrift stores ❤❤❤

[@Peanut1965]

We downsized at the beginning of the year when we moved. And only have 5 bins(one is just stuffies) of Xmas stuff, I was able to put everything on 1 shelving unit. So I can just go and pick what I want. It’s so much better now! Yes I’ll get things here and there but always get rid of something else when another comes in. I just have to quit making bigger items lol Great job getting rid of more things!

[@ros8986]

I hope you can also feel proud of what you did this time, and keep going accompanied by the thought of how much joy your stuf will bring to others.

[@ladydragon76]

WOW! Look at that pile! You're doing SO excellent!

[@NourishmentRedacted]

What a breakthrough!! You are one of the most beautiful souls I have found on youtube. You are so easy to love. ❤ Don't ever let those mean children and that monster of an ex-boyfriend ever diminish all of the light that you exude.

[@keelienne]

I agree! It is by far more difficult to NOT love you, Miss Heart 💜

[@shannonkaypaperieshannonja1918]

What an epiphany you had! And to have caught the actual moment on film is intense!! I love for you that you had SUCH a breakthrough, CONGRATULATIONS!! And great job on pre-decorating decluttering - you are killin’ it girl!! ❤❤❤

[@rg-mi5hh]

Such a good job! You just keep inspiring me to keep working on my basement. Little steps at a time is how it is improving. When you start going through tubs you realize how much stuff there really is.

[@melanietrester]

Hello from Germany, hi miss heart and miow pepper.... ❤🎉 Love to see your declutter pile....

[@debratakagawa4764]

Oh what a huge giveaway pile. What a large assortment of adorable Christmas items. I kept oohing and awe ing some of those items are just so cute.

[@TeresaSTJ]

Wow such a awakening. Your helping me as well, putting stuff in its place. Aka, kicking it to the curb!

[@lindyborden5398]

Thanks!

[@ahoardersheart]

Thank you so so much for your generosity!!! It means the world to me 🙏🏼🦄💜🌟🙏🏼🦄💜🌟

[@gailwentz8296]

We have a friend at our church who is an extreme hoarder. Her single wide mobile home is packed with things and so is her car so much so that she can only carry one passenger with her anywhere she goes. You have helped me understand her a little bit more through your hoarding experience. I wish I could help her but I know she would have to come to terms with everything on her own. She’s an older lady and has no family so someone someday will have to go through all of her stuff and either tossey tossey or donate everything it will be a huge job for someone someday I pray that she comes to terms with everything before that so that she’s able to start going through it and I hope that someday she gets the help that she needs so that she can get herself to the point that you are. I appreciate the honesty that you have with your viewers and I wish you a very happy safe and peaceful Christmas

[@BarbaraThorndyke]

She sounds lonely. You can probably help her best by including her in various get-togethers or having coffee/lunch, etc. Maybe she'll feel less need to seek comfort through items.

[@Cathleen-jo7vu]

​@@BarbaraThorndyke💯

[@shellipagel3488]

I get all the feels when going through things that would no longer interest my daughter. That is probably the only category I have had to take baby steps with because it brings back so many memories of us spending time together. Books in particular take me right back to those days of cuddling and reading. I just try and remind myself of all the fun things we do now together that she is older and it makes it a little easier.

[@elenalunn4052]

Thank you for sharing your journey with us. I want to say thank you for giving me tools to navigate some complex feelings. I’m currently struggling, again, with an early pregnancy loss and I’ve had the biggest urges to head to the mall and spend my blues away. I keep hearing your voice in my head and it’s allowed me to sit with these intense feelings of grief and know that I’ll be ok. I’ve turned my focus on things I have and what I’m grateful for and I just wanted to share that with you. ❤

[@heatherarmstrong261]

So sorry for your loss.

[@danabrown2391]

More, more, more!

[@goldfishsnake]

so many good "aha" moments in this one! It's really important to understand that love language is about how YOU ask OTHERS to show you love. so if you feel loved when you get a gift, you can ask your family and partner to show love that way. But it's NOT about showing love to others with your own language, because they might not speak that language and thus not feel loved. So don't give gifts because you like to receive them, because others might only want quality time and actually feel burdened by the gifts. I think you can see this with your kids, how they're starting to feel overwhelmed in their rooms with too many items. It comes from a good place, you don't want others to ever feel the lack of love and acceptance you felt, but as you said, the love doesn't come from the stuff.

[@heathhart36]

Wow! Congrats

[@nancycosgrove4005]

Great job!💕🎄

[@Ragt0p]

Dried foods and sugary foods won’t grow mold easily, as mold requires moisture and sugar works as a preservative 😊 There may be questionable ingredients in the foods, but not necessarily because they don’t grow mold 💕

[@goldfishsnake]

yep! marshmallows are pretty much just sugar and gelatin so they wouldn't mold. granulated sugar really doesn't spoil. and fruit loops are basically dehydrated, so I bet they're super stale but again won't mold because no moisture.

[@dailywithdils]

That’s a fantastic declutter considering this is probably the most loved season by yourself. Well done my love! 🖤

[@hellosteph9206]

Your realization made me smile - we all love you Ms. Heart!

[@HBSVMom]

Beautifully done ❤🎄🎅🎄🤶❤️🧑‍🎄💚🎄

[@patpalmer1337]

Ohh...I was wishing the video didn't end yet.....\Thank you for your insight...Pretty profound!❤

[@Blondie14]

Amazing decluttering Ms Heart Thank you for sharing your thought process and emotions as you worked through this declutter Your donated items gifted with love, are going to make others very happy

[@lauriereber8939]

I am so proud of the progress that you have made. It gives me hope to continue to make my own progress. You can be very happy that all of the craft kits you are donating, will make some other children happy. If you still do the shoe box gifts for Operation Christmas child, they may be usefull in those as well. Thank you for all you do.

[@TheDevotedDisciple]

Look at you GO GIRL! Whoo Hooo! So much progress! I deluttered my Xmas deccies many years ago (pre covid), so I'm down to 2 totes! One for the ornaments for the tree and one for the home decor! My daughter wants to put the tree up this weekend!

[@susannem6192]

Well done! Particularly for such a meaningful category of belongings!

[@ladiel79]

I appreciate your vulnerability and insight, but the Grinch thoughtfully listening over your shoulder did make me laugh!❤😂

[@fabienneroure9995]

You're absolutely amazing and such an inspiration! ❤❤🎄🌟

[@anne-mariewildbore3725]

A thing/ object is not how people show love. Our love is about the kind thought and care for the person the gift is just a vessel the love is there regardless. We have become hard wired to think things bring love but it’s the people in our lives who bring us love

[@ronibo9]

I love these videos I smile when I see one

[@beverlymccracken4953]

You're delightful!

[@DaijaGrinage]

Happy Fabulous Fun and Fantastic Friday and Blessings 🎇🎇🎆🎆🥰🥰😁😁❤️❤️ thanks for sharing your super cool and super fantastic videos 📸📸 Stacey from Virginia 🪷👋🏽🪷👋🏽

[@goodenough6331]

Wow - I can definitely identify with that. For years I equated love feelings with stuff. Thank you so much

[@judenebaer9997]

Wow. Never would of thought of that ❤ 😊 great job

[@koributtorff]

Connections with our mind and soul and heart make us feel incredible! So proud of you!

[@hellosteph9206]

Also, congratulations on reaching 50k! I've been watching your follower count go up crazy!😊

[@sharonhenry2820]

I see how much it saddens you to get rid of the crafts that are too young for your boys. But I admire that you are going to spread the joy by giving them to other children. Perhaps if you and your sons pick a NEW age appropriate craft or activity then that will be a great alternative? If they don't like crafts maybe something like a mystery game box would be something you could all enjoy as a family. My "boys" are now 34 & 36 and when they visit for the holidays we love to play games. ❤💚 Happy Holidays to you and your family!!!! 🦃🎄🎉

[@sassyslsgrl]

So proud of your growth, love you ❤

[@alanbirkner1958]

November 2024. Good for you. Tina, Al's wife

[@haninabdulhai8511]

You will make a little ‏‪ one vary happy

[@tabbycat4606]

Pepper is so adorable ❤ awesome decluttering 😊

[@bonessam9618]

Impressive. Great job. Keep it up.

[@ginavargas3297]

I love your insight!

[@Wave2680]

❤ you!

[@writeurnamefancy]

Clicked so fast 😊❤

[@kellyharris4639]

I have a lot of Xmas decorations, too. My basement has some of my favourite decorations. I go all in. Last year, I did get rid of the dollar serving things. I have fancy ones so I let go of the many cheaper ones. I got rid of candles. I haven’t bought paper aside from Santa special paper or bags in 4 years.

[@kellyharris4639]

I love the pile! I did a lot of Halloween declutter after your last video.

[@lunagabriella213]

Awe ♥️😺 I'll give you a funny before I tell you about the opposite end of the spectrum. I love Elf on the Shelf shenanigans. There's so much clever stuff out there. My favorite one is the Silence of the Lambs one where Barbie is in a "well" 🤣🤣🤣 So for being a minimalist who's been through the same thing (abuse and bullying, plus lifelong depression), I feel like I don't deserve presents, like I push people and emotions away to I guess feel control of things in order to not get hurt. If I have stuff, I have memories. Why would I want to be open enough for memories if I might get hurt or abused again? I talked to my loving boyfriend about some of this, and he understands. I did indulge a little and bought four cute Christmas decor items last holiday season. I might put them out soon just to cheer myself up 😄 It's just the usual weird fall in Dallas right now. Not wintery at all.

[@monaleencabaron3694]

I’m the first one!!! Finally! Love all your videos Ms Heart - it’s the first video I watch every Saturday (I’m in NZ)

[@AriLo-d9g]

❤❤❤❤❤❤💪🏽

[@pamelafreeman4548]

❤😊

[@tessajetta8146]

Im 60 and I overbuy, my parents never gave me a single nice thing and were abusive.and I treat the things I buy like garbage.

[@nellieb4252]

♥️❤️🩷

[@afrarunduml1170]

RFK will go after this Froot Loops 😄