MESSY TO MINIMAL MOVING EDITION! Extreme Declutter & Pack With Me To Sell Our Home! HOMESTEAD PREP

MESSY TO MINIMAL MOVING EDITION! Extreme Declutter & Pack With Me To Sell Our Home! HOMESTEAD PREP
We bought a homestead! And now it's time to pack up our little starter home to sell. Come with me as I go through the "hot spots" of the house and do extreme declutters and pre-pack before we get our home on the market!
If minimalism has taught me anything it's that preparing for the future by decluttering things out NOW will save so much time and headache in the long run.
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[@thewadsquad]

You are SOO inspiring! I can't wait to declutter while packing too! We just decluttered our garage and I can't tell you how many items we have hung on to for ... no. good. reason.

[@NatalieBennett]

Awwww! You are so sweet, my friend! Everyone does it! Can't wait to see what you do with the new place, Kim! 💜

[@findingaway5512]

Good luck with both of your moves Kim and Natalie! So happy for both of your families finding their dream homes. It will be such wonderful experiences for those kiddos. Have fun letting go and packing for the new place!!! Love following your journeys.

[@vivan111]

@@jacquiedenotter4227 Yes! I m so happy for both of them. Love from Sweden.

[@selinaburford6771]

I’m looking forward to seeing your move decluttering video also.

[@reneeroxanna]

Two of my favorite girls!!! I’m so thrilled to watch the adventures of both of you. New homes! Hooray!! All the work but glorious satisfaction:)

[@jathoo___5962]

Not sure what I’m doing here. I‘m german, I’m not married, I don‘t have kids, I’m not even religious but I love watching your videos & I’m looking forward to all the new house content! Thank you for your hard work! You seem like a cool person! 🤍

[@maureenzeelen386]

Same 🤣 but i'm dutch 🙈

[@Gabriella734]

Haha! Everything happens for a reason :)

[@lizattempts]

Same! Not married, no children but I love this channel

[@katefinley1716]

I feel very similar! I'm an unmarried 21 year old college student, yet I find Natalie's content so inspiring!

[@michaelafuchs3299]

Same 😂😂😂! (Exept i'm from switzerland)

[@Sterling8953]

I always roll my eyes over the minimalist idea of not having a food stock. I lived in an area where we had almost yearly ice storms and/or flooding and would be cut off from town for a week or more at a time AND we would not have power or running water. So I always keep an extra month of food and water on hand.

[@jayceefunk372]

I agree. I love minimalism and try to practice it in many aspects of my life. But food storage is one area where I will not budge. It is too important.

[@hollypepen4012]

Currently helping my fiance slowly move his things from across town to the first place we will be sharing as a married couple (wedding this weekend!!) 😄😃📦

[@sarahwenger4479]

congrats!! and good luck with the move (I’m hoping for good weather for your wedding!)

[@TexSquirrel]

When my Mom listed her house, the realtor had her remove all attached wall shelves. She said people comment on the need to repair holes and repaint, so it’s best to go ahead and remove most of the shelves and art off the walls. She also had to remove all family photos. Her house looked weirdly bare to me but it sold really fast. Hoping your house sells fast, and you enjoy your new home! My home has no linen closet, we keep our extra sheets and towels in our bedroom closets. We don’t own many so it doesn’t take up much room.

[@michellegianna4914]

When you started talking about your Christmas pillows and blankets, I got so excited thinking about your first Christmas in your new home with that little fireplace in your living room 🎄

[@shellywright6095]

Moving into the house you'll grow old in before you're 30 is huge! Congratulations - you're way ahead of the curve! #premierefam

[@xemma446]

It may be too late but a packing tip is to ask your local grocery store for some free boxes. Better for the environment, better for your wallet!

[@emilyduggan9952]

That little clip of Hailey and Liam (I think!) running in the new house gave me all the feels! 🥺 very happy for you and your family! So many happy memories to come in the new place.

[@TheWhovian91]

I love the Bro-tein label in your pantry! Small little quirky things like that give me so much joy in my own home. :)

[@kellylorenking601]

HOMESTEAD WHAT ?!?!?! As if I didnt already love you enough and the joy of simplicity you bring to the table now you are adding this..... YAY!!!!! I just love everything you do!!!! It really is a blessing seeing someone so pure and genuine!!! You help me feel normal :) On another note, my biggest love and support for you comes from how you are a Christian and I see God's love shine through you and your family! Love seeing yall ! My video I would love to see is a sit down chat about being a minimalist, mom and wife as a Christian and what impact it has on your spiritually. Do you reference to the bible for discipline for your minimalistic lifestyle? Do you homeschool your children with biblical reference? I guess what I'm saying is a DAY IN THE LIFE biblical version haha :) I know it's a mess reading this! You really are a light and source of encouragement. Thank you #premierefam

[@ReaderandWriter.]

The Elliott Homestead here on KZbin is a favorite of mine to watch. She gives great advice and I think she'll be a helpful resource giving different ways about providing foods to store and grow. I cannot wait to see what you all do, the holidays, just see you become yourselves in the space you've always wanted.

[@bethanytrees4647]

Your Messy to Minimal series has been so inspiring! A year ago I was feeling overwhelmed in our current tiny 2/1 house and couldn't figure out why. I stumbled across one of your videos and it was so eye opening! It took me another couple weeks to actually start (I can be a perfectionist and wanted to make sure I was "doing it right"), and a year later, I have zero regrets! Thank you for the real inspiration and the encouragement that it doesn't have to be pinterest perfect! #premierefam

[@jennifersjunkmail5935]

Another benefit of decluttering before the move is financial, as moving companies often charge based on the weight that is being moved, as well as on the mileage and labor hours.

[@daisybuchanan5378]

I decluttered while packing too, wish I had been more ruthless. The can dispensers remind me of my “gimmicks and gadgets” closet my husband jokes about, the trail of discarded organizing things I had high hopes for, before I realized the answer is much less stuff. God bless you and your family Natalie !

[@kaylaroberson273]

My fiancé and I just bought a new house ourselves last week! ❤️ So excited to be on this journey along side you and your family! 🥰❤️✨ Such a blessing 🙏🏻

[@stephandozzie]

Yay!!! Us too! Happy for you!

[@zinebmahjoubi1992]

So happy for you❤❤

[@tanjakuttig3787]

Thank you so much for your inspiration and your kind personality!!! We are about to move, too (not voluntarily, I’m afraid. Our landlord kicks us out because they need their house back), and I am so so glad I took the inspiration from your channel to start declutter my house in the last months already. It already will be so much easier to pack, and just like you I will continue to declutter while packing. I don’t want to take a single piece into our new house that we don’t use on a regular basis… All the best and much strength for creating the home you want in your new house! I know it can be exhausting. Can’t wait for your next video! Best wishes from Germany!!! 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@beverlysteiger6757]

We remodeled our home three years ago. Since we lived here during the renovations, I was able to de-clutter and purge as we emptied a room. I had VietNam Veterans come about five times for large pick-ups. There is not one thing I’ve missed since that time. (And, I’ve been married over 43 years, so we had plenty of “things.”) Occasionally I still come across items to get rid of.

[@windyacresfarm1122]

This was so inspiring. I was sitting and watching this at first and by the end, I had folded a load of laundry, put it away, started another load and started going through my twins clothes to donate (ahhhhh so much clothes)

[@asianangel5400]

LOVE MOVING VIDEOS!!! We just moved to New England, Moved from a 1400 square foot home to an 800 square foot apartment. Let's just say we decluttered a lot and I'm a minimalst, lol. Best of luck to you all.

[@meghanrublee5026]

Thank you Natalie! Every Monday when your videos come out I do my weekly tidying and it makes me feel so much better. I finally understand how to clean because of you.

[@SnowySpiritRuby]

I decluttered a ton over the 2 years prior to moving the last time, and I was eternally grateful for it when it came time to actually move - with the help of 4 friends, it only took 2 1/4 hours to move everything to my new place (granted, I only moved 2 blocks from where I was, but the last time I moved was only 2 blocks, too, but it took weeks to move by myself because I just had so much stuff, so it probably would have taken at least a few days even with help), and even while packing up, I was still separating things out to pack up as donations (the thrift stores near me weren't taking donations at the time, but the ones near my parents were, so those things went with me when I visited my parents that Christmas), so when I had moved in, there was a nice big pile next to the front door of donations for about 3 months. Every time I send more bags/boxes of donations back with/to my parents', I get a high - every time I send more back (and clear out my "stuff to declutter" drawer and shelf (hidden away, since I'm a cricket), I know that when I have to move next, it'll be even easier/faster than the last time.

[@stephandozzie]

I'm so excited to watch this!! We just moved on Friday into our forever dream home and we went through this decluttering/packing stage just recently! We are of course still finding things to declutter! But it will be so worth it. Cheering you on, Bennett family!

[@simmiedavissimmiesings8185]

This is timely for me too. I'm beginning to judge my need for things by HOW MUCH MAINTENANCE is required to keep it. Helps me get rid of even more. One of my big challenges is to find ALL my tools. I have so many duplicates of hand tools. I have already had my 2nd home. Now I need to downsize for old age. I need a ranch like yours only smaller and less yard. I ALWAYS get something done after watching you

[@aflourishingplace]

Thanks so much for taking us along on the journey! It’s so fun to see you guys’ excitement as you make this change. ❤️

[@DearDebt]

Loved this video! Decluttering is such an incredible feeling. I am working through our basement right now!

[@TheDoctorBri16]

Natalie, your videos always bring me joy! I’m so excited for y’all’s next step in your journey!!! Congratulations!!! 🥳 📦

[@whitneyblair631]

This is such good timing, we are starting the moving process ourselves and I need all the motivation I can get! Thanks for being here and for keeping it real! Congratulations on the new house! 💗🍁🏠📦

[@totallifehacker1781]

I love watching decluttering videos and also diy home projects. Praying for you all as you move. Congratulations!

[@gabrielleharryman]

This is always my favorite way to start off a Monday! ❤️

[@lindamcdermott5475]

It is so exciting to watch as you prepare to move. I’m looking forward to seeing more of this journey.

[@bethanygreenwood8259]

I used your Messy to Minimal series for motivation while I was moving house back in Feb/March 2021, so exciting to see your process!! 💛

[@amahler7]

I just moved (2 days ago) and my nerves are shot! Thank you for saying that moving can be exciting and nerve wracking all at once. I’m so grateful to be in our new home. It’s such a blessing to my family, but getting all the movingly parts to fit together…man it’s a lot! I should add that I have a 9 month old and my husband travels for work and hasn’t been here for any of this week’s craziness!

[@eileenh1]

📦 Congrats on the new house and blessings in your upcoming move! We are moving in a few months too (still won’t have our forever home for another few years), but I am so thankful for minimizing our household goods etc. It’s so freeing!

[@venitastokes1927]

Congratulations on 300,000!!! That's awesome. God Bless you and your family in your new journey in your new home.

[@doyourememberanna]

So excited for you! We just bought our first home and it’s fun to have moved at the same time as you! Can’t wait to watch your “getting settled in” videos while we settle in as well!

[@kima260]

Love being on this journey with you Natalie and Weston, I’m so happy for your family. Can’t wait to see all you have in store in your upcoming adventures. Happy to be just a small part of all of this with you guys. Hugs from Michigan 🍂🍁

[@marciefusari2507]

Can’t wait!! Very happy for your family ❤️

[@dannielmore6739]

I recently just starting watching your videos. You are so inspiring and I feel like I have been slowly going minimalist. My personality can not handle too much chaos and clutter. So happy for you guys on your new home. I really do enjoy the messy to minimal.

[@paulaalford5974]

So very happy for you and your family. So excited to see the reno process but also the Holiday decor in the new home. Pace yourself it’s so much work and it doesn’t happen overnight. 😊

[@thealexandraway]

Thank you for posting this video! I'm moving as well and needed the motivation to pack. Wishing you and your family well!

[@missylouise321]

We're moving in a few weeks and started decluttering when you did. I am SOOO happy we did that when we did!

[@jessicakoppers1121]

Totally can connect and relate to this! Moving can be so emotional but decluttering before and after really helped make the transition so much better. It’s amazing how moving really forces you to ask do I really need it 🤯❤️

[@shrutigangar7]

I absolutely love messy to minimal episodes. For a future video, u can do a Q&A + Mukbang with Weston Lots of love from India ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@haybatcrawbuck9484]

I am so excited to see how you decorate and organize your new house and get some inspiration from you as you do it.

[@vzimmer1951]

We have been in our house 48 1/2 years. I have been pealing back layers for almost two years. I am still not finished. I can't even imagine getting ready to move!

[@pamelamueller1466]

Great video…I was sad when it was over. Natalie, you have such a warm, loving spirit that shines through in everything that you do. Can’t wait to see how you turn your new house into your home ❤️.

[@sarahwenger4479]

I love watching you declutter! It makes me so motivated to do it myself. Also, I love packing/moving videos, so this is so exciting! 📦📦📦

[@AlwaysAnna77]

How cool that all your previous decluttering brought you to this moment where you can move without all the overwhelm and now you have so many tools and practice to make this process easier

[@bellarina6705]

Your videos always help put me in a good mood for the week and inspire me throughout the week! ❤️

[@sharonsomers5513]

Love watching your journey. Good luck selling your house. Can’t wait to see how your new house looks when your all moved in. 📦📦

[@petricedillon2421]

We’re moving in 5 months and your video has come at the perfect time!! 📦 You’re videos are so inspirational. Best of luck with your new home 🏡

[@sheilacombs9383]

Thank you for this!! We are in the process of buying a new house too and I've been stuck trying to figure out how to start packing while still living in our old house for a month or two. Definitely going to use this packing method!

[@brittanycorley37]

We just bought a new house and I am so happy to watch your videos. I am learning to get rid of extra clutter that just stresses me out. God bless you and your family. 💗

[@sherryruddell3588]

What a great video to wake up to! I am inspired to get going today and get some things done. I'm so excited that you got your dream house. Can't wait to see what you do with it. I love your channel.

[@jengefvert117]

Just went through a move this summer. It was a good restart to decluttering, and the new house is bigger but we are really set on keeping our inventory low if possible.

[@katespurgeon5572]

I stumbled upon inspiration clean/organization videos close to a year ago. I was frustrated with things falling out every time pantry door opened. Phase one, I decanted some items with containers on hand. Fast fwd, I purchased more containers this summer, more progress. Recently final 2 steps for me...another shelf and declutter bottom/floor area. Success.... I find myself leaving the door open to 'enjoy' as I walk by the pantry. Thanks for your inspiration.

[@aprilyeno1919]

📦 Still so happy for you!! I love that you did this video in advance and was at peace no matter what was to come!!! It was THAT outlook that will ALWAYS bring you happiness and allow your family to thrive! So happy you got to post it !! Can’t wait to see more! God Bless !!!

[@natalielorenz7543]

Well done Nat! I am really happy for you and your family as you pack and move to your new home. All the best with the actual move, un-pack and renovate - that’s really the fun bit! 🌸💪🙏🥳

[@janeweldon8874]

Moving is so much work but your way is the perfect way of handling that job! I’m so excited for you!❤️

[@quorrakai]

So exciting!!! Good luck with everything! Decluttering is such a good feeling. We have been in our forever home for a year now. Never moving again! 🥳

[@SiljeMeum]

Moving in two days, I knew this video was coming (after your House-vlog) and I am READY! I don't want to bring anything other than what I actually want and need! Can't wait to get into your lovely new episode

[@danielle4033]

Thoroughly enjoyed this one! So motivating yet calming. I could watch these all day!! Thanks for sharing, excited for your journey!

[@melindajoffre103]

I’m decluttering our closet today so this was the perfect motivation! Congrats on your new home. We also hope to have a home on a few acres one day. Excited to see all the new home content!

[@heatherkulp3715]

I recently did this because we listed and sold our starter home and it was so satisfying going through all the closets and junk hoarding spaces. Now we movie in just over a month and it’s time to tackle and the basement and garage 🤪

[@stephaniekoster1775]

📦 This was the video I needed! We moved this weekend and I have So much Stuff! 😬 so definitely giving me the motivation to declutter what we have so we aren’t super overwhelmed living in the new space!

[@snollber]

Natalie thank you so much for all your hard work with producing content for us. It really is a joy to follow your everyday life. Your videos are the only ones that inspire me without making me compare myself to others. I feel very lucky and privileged to have found your channel 🙏🏼

[@rebeccalitardo6250]

📦 🙂 Decluttered two-thirds of my garage and doing the other third this week. Finally able to part with an old dresser. Thank you for the motivation.

[@sukibains3378]

📦 You've definitely inspired me and given me encouragement to declutter my home. The freedom of having less items to take care of and not worry about is such a relief. So thank you Natalie 😘

[@jdalia143xo]

Girl I am actually moving right now and you are an inspiration. We are so unprepared and are probably just going to end up throwing things into a truck last minute because we are way too lazy.

[@amydepaul3039]

We just went through this process and I actually used the decluttering Co-Lab with you and Dawn the Minimal Mom to full me. We got rid of like 60-70% of out stuff. It is all so much work selling and moving, but soooo worth it! Best of luck to you!

[@raisingthemsimply]

#premierefam I love your videos on simplifying, homeschool, practical life type stuff! I came here 3 years ago with your pregnancy videos with Hailey and now I’m also rewatching them during my current pregnancy (with a little girl). Your videos helped me so much in nursing school too as an escape. We also have a small house so I watch all the time while I declutter!

[@bex438]

Great video Natalie 👍 Thanks for sharing your journey with us, I'm looking forward to all the upcoming vids in the new house 🏠 😊

[@gabrielleharryman]

#premierefam I always love your messy to minimal videos! I discovered you when you posted your very first video in that series and it was a big part of how I stayed connected to the world while I was recovering from my second c-section with a newborn and one year old and my husband deployed. You have brought me so much joy. Thank you.

[@scarletth427]

"My question is, why do birds have to die in order for stuff to get done?" Such a good question that just made me laugh! :D Totally enjoying this video so far and it makes me so excited and inspired for our move next year! Wishing you all the best for the rest of your move!

[@dianeosullivan4445]

I like feed two birds from one hand!

[@scarletth427]

@@dianeosullivan4445 oh that's a good one! I have to remember this! :)

[@myefone1536]

My niece uses "feeding two birds with one scone" or "flling two birds with one scone". :D

[@bonnypeplinski2196]

This is the first "premiere" on KZbin I've watched and I'm 100% on board with the fact it's Natalie's 🤣❤

[@stowie5790]

Very inspiring! I’m ready to tackle my own closet…ok, two closets now! I moved last year and found quickly that my storage is limited here. Instead of hanging on to things waiting for a change, I realize it is time to get rid of most of it…no more fantasy self! Thanks for the continued motivation to declutter!

[@SmurfyKimberly]

I just recently found you and love your inspiration!! You are a joy to watch, I’m excited for your new adventure! You’ve inspired me to start my declutter journey ❤️☀️🙏

[@cajbaf]

Natalie, I agree with having the stocking of canned items etc. I have tried to minimize as well but have always had a prepper area. Every time I buy groceries I will pick up a couple things to keep building and it restock in the constant revolving of putting the new to the back.

[@julialucas6626]

Loving the declutter video. You’re doing amazing with it. I need to help / encourage our kids to declutter their bedrooms and clothes they don’t fit or wear anymore. Thanks for the inspiration

[@siameseire]

oh, i dream of being where you are, in your relation to items. You clearly create beautiful spaces and have found a beautiful balance between simplification and having lovely functional things that create a home. Bless you in your move and life and Thank you for letting us share in it.

[@bethellsworth3944]

I love your balanced minimalism... It is very motivating. So happy for your family and the next phase of your life.

[@jessicapeel8097]

I love watching your messy to minimal videos! They are so motivational & put some pepp in my step even on days when I’m feeling sluggish. Thank you so much for sharing your family’s minimalism journey! ♥️ 📦 #premierefam

[@ursulahansen7478]

Thank you so much 💓 I appreciate your though process to declutter while packing. I wish I would.have done.it, but I am decluttering now and getting rid of so much

[@amma7244]

📦moving to this acreage 30 years ago started my decluttering. you have inspired me to declutter to the point where now I csn be creative with fsmily pieces that were stored away. Im quilting up and i corpoating two lace tableclothes made by great grandmothers to get them out snd being loved.

[@jennydelling2232]

Thank you for always saying "extra screen time is okay." I always feel badly about it when we have screen days but it is one of the only ways I can get big cleaning done. I recently have decluttered our basement some but created a declutter corner that all of the things in that corner will be able to go! Working toward a simplified life. I enjoy watching you for motivation!

[@joanneperez3947]

I am so excited for you!!!! You look sooo happy and excited. God bless!

[@laurennelsonbell2454]

We are getting ready to put all of our belongings into storage for 6-8 months while we add on to our house so this is the motivation I need!!!! Thank you for sharing your journey! 📦

[@robinwallace9655]

📦🎁🤗 I’m in the middle of Reno/moving in! My sweet hubby is a one man handyman so it’s a slow process but cannot wait to unpack my goodies! Someone said it will feel like Christmas when you unpack…little did they know I used Christmas wrapping paper to wrap last minute items! 🤣 So if you need a tip use what you have to wrap stuff in ie. towels, old wrapping paper, hand towels, blankets, sheets, etc… use waste cans and hampers and laundry baskets to haul stuff in to save on boxes.

[@maryssa8593]

I recently decluttered the table in our cellar!! And it took several trips to it to decluttered, rearrange, consolidate and two trips to GW. I plan to use it for gardening next spring when I start a vegetable garden for the first time! I’m so excited and happy I’ve been able to keep decluttering and stay on top of our home. We are closing on it in two weeks from my parents so my husband and I are about to be first-time homeowners 😁🤩. One day we’ll build in a different area with some land so I can continue to garden and finally get my chickens 😂.

[@twoods2914]

📦 Glad I found this to give me to great tips of minimalism and how you pack to move too. Thx

[@naturallyk8597]

Natalie, love all your videos! You are so unbelievably organised 😍 Would love to see an organisation video on how you plan your work/family life etc. How you make lists, organise your day/week/month, organise your time and so on. Much love and thanks for the inspiration.

[@somanyplusme7437]

We just moved and this is helping me with organizing the stuff we’ve unpacked. 📦

[@arleightucker4975]

Not moving but we have a small house with very minimal storage so this has definitely inspired me to declutter and minimize a little more! Love your videos!

[@simplymattern]

#premierefam I love your videos on homeschooling and ways of living more simply. Your overall positivity is uplifting and one of the many reasons I keep coming back to your videos. Thank you for all you do!

[@lisefrydenlund4147]

It's much jobb to move, I know, so much to do.... but also fun and joy, I can see both of you are happy. And your kiddos too.Your New home look so Nice, I am so happy for you. Take care. Whit love from Norway.

[@user-et1vo3kh8s]

Always love your videos❤️ SO happy for you guys in this exciting adventure!!!!!

[@mamatofive1]

Congrats on the new house!!! How exciting! You are an inspiration...love watching the transformation 😁

[@reebrads]

So happy for you. I’ve been trying to move for a year- during COVID. We packed up everything and moved to the In-Laws- with no way of decluttering as all the charity shops were closed because of C-19. I dread to think what the decluttering will be like when we finally get into a new house and unpack…

[@gigipaz5959]

You are such an inspiration! I am going to go through my linen closet now. I'm looking forward to additional videos💖