THE MOST EMBARRASSING ROOM IN MY HOUSE! 🙈Extreme Pantry De-Clutter With Me | Messy To Minimal Ep 5

[@NatalieBennett]

*Thanks for all the feedback! I'm happy to report that the medicine has been moved to a different spot. Although there's literally NO place in the house my kids couldn't climb to, I agree that it's probably best to move the vitamins somewhere else! Thanks for watching!*

[@ALAKTRICIANOMPONG]

My wife and I enjoyed watching this one. Accidentally funny! Hahaha

[@stowebot]

You did a great job! My only additional thought was to move any glass jars a bit higher if possible, particularly the spaghetti sauce looked close to the edge and that would be a mess to clean up!

[@dawnj2360]

Good. I came to the comments just to tell you to get a locked medicine cabinet or lockable box.

[@eileenlester4342]

Glad to see this!!! Safety first...especially regarding kids! 💜💜💜

[@nixonroger9612]

InstaBlaster.

[@bruckssarah]

Brand new viewer here: I am watching this whole series in January 2021 and it is CRIMINAL that it doesn’t have millions of views! Your editing is so amazing and you always answer any questions that are floating around in my mind. Like, I feel all the messy to minimal videos so far have been SO good, so satisfying to watch. You are an entertaining host, thank you for sharing your real life 💕

[@teliciamckee9477]

Watching this mid year for a reset inspiration. Although most of my house is finally in good shape! I agree deserves million views !!

[@readbyjem6339]

I am LOVING this series!! Not everything needs to be 'pintresty' sometimes practical is exactly how it needs to be.

[@leslieheisner3508]

Since you don’t bake regularly, I would suggest storing your baking pans upside down so you don’t have to worry about having to clean a pan before baking due to dust. But if dust accumulates on the bottom of a pan, a quick wipe suffices because it’s not touching food.

[@sydneykatejones]

That squash “why?” Is my forever mood 🤣 I feel you girl 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@TheNinnyfee]

Oh yes, me, too!

[@christiana_mandalynn]

I laughed so hard when she found the butternut squash on her clothes washer, it is so relatable 😂

[@anitavargas5839]

Natalie has a mess!!! She is a real person after all!! It’s nice to have a KZbinr who is REAL! 🤣❤️

[@heidijenkins4968]

I just want to say, I LOVE these videos. We are drowning in stuff at our house and are always a mess and I always feel obligated to spend my free time trying to dig us out of our crazy messy hole, and as this year started, I decided I was just done. I love the way you approach minimalism, and I have been so inspired by what you're doing. My husband is even on board. So I keep listening to these videos while I'm going through and getting rid of stuff every night. THANK YOU!

[@sunflower7766]

Prefer to watch a actual messy cupboard get cleaned then one where there is one thing out of place and it's deemed as a declutter and organise with me sold by some you tubers. This is genuine and why I watch x

[@shailawarren3432]

Thank you for being such a real raw mamma. The pressure to be Pinterest worthy can be overwhelming sometimes and it’s just nice to see an influencer be ok with it not being perfection. Also following Dave Ramsey and don’t need to be spending lots of money to be organized is important! Thank you Natalee!!!❤️

[@LoveLaw]

Cleaning videos are so therapeutic to watch for me. They literally help calm me down when I'm feeling anxious. Also - with my due date 10 weeks out I have the sudden urge to clean everything and declutter lol. My poor husband gets home from work every day and has a new task because I can't lift heavy objects and it's not stopping me from starting these massive projects.

[@AnnaM157]

Girl, we all deal with things like this. Nothing to be ashamed of. Oh, the messes that I have all around my house. Decluttering is so satisfying though and I do crave that Pinterest worthy organization sometimes but it's not something we can do right now either so just getting everything tidy and organized feels so good. You are doing great thanks for the inspiration, realness and for keeping it realistic

[@tiffaniehingle9462]

This is is much more realistic than cleaning videos that look clean before they start. This is ReAL life and we appreciate it!!

[@MommaFromScratch]

This series is so real and encouraging! It’s keeping me motivated to keep letting go because I’ve had a hard time. I go into it with beget intentions and then I can’t do it. Progress

[@lindseyfears4294]

Looks so good! Me and my husband are starting Dave Ramsey so the “Pinterest pantry” is a far off dream. I LOVE how this turned out! So clean and satisfying!!

[@prolifemama]

Way to go, @Lindsey Fears! Hubby and I are on Baby Step 3 😊. You've got this!

[@Joy-zp5lv]

The messiest rooms are the most satisfying. So no shame =) It´s looking good! Love from Germany ♥

[@eileenlester4342]

I remove most dry foods from the original containers. Store it in mason jars and repurposed glass and food grade plastic containers. Stores better, looks better and keeps food fresher longer. 🌞

[@jenwrenredmcmoore880]

I had a benchtop (counter top) put in above my washer and dryer. I have found it invaluable for folding clothes without having to bend over. I'm sure it would work for you laundry room too. 🌺 🌸

[@jaclyncalandra8091]

Don’t be embarrassed we have our areas in our homes to that are a wreck. I am loving this series.

[@daisybuchanan5378]

Great job Natalie ! Same layout here of laundry& pantry. I added a counter on top of the washer/dryer, so nothing can fall off. My “office” is there, with a small file holder and printer. It’s actually very practical.

[@SBL1932]

Thank you for sharing with us. It helps us understand that we are normal, have things that need to be put away, and how to go about moving everything to its rightful place. I to have rebought things because I could not find them.

[@christinachef]

I also love the turn table organizers. We use them in our cupboards and they are great. No having to dig for things in the back. Just turn it right to you. Love them.

[@katiemiller5927]

I came from Angela's page, excited to see your de-clutter! I've been really trying to live this way for a few years now and what amazes me is when I go back months later and do a touch-up, there's other things that can be donated / tossed out / organized, etc. I've really found though that it's a very peaceful way to live, because then your stuff doesn't own you. Excited to watch!

[@NatalieBennett]

Welcome! So glad to have you here ☺️ Love this sentiment! "Your stuff doesn't own you!"

[@lindsaye584]

That is so funny because I just went into my post pregnancy clothes declutter stage that I organized and minimized last week(chose to do a year round capsule wardrobe and donated I kid you not 7 bags of clothes/dresses/shoes) and found myself cutting down those pieces as well yesterday! It’s such a freeing and exhilarating experience!

[@MrsBBreezy]

I LOVE that you are so real and DO share the embarrassing things! We ALLL have those embarrassing spots in our houses! Love your videos, the flow, and the music you choose to go with your videos! Love Angela Braniff as well!

[@katyrichardson9046]

That over-the-door storage where you have your ziplock bags is such a smart solution! Love that!

[@21earlthepearl]

I love looking at pinterest-worthy pantries, but they are so much more work to maintain! Most of us don't have time for that, and that's okay too! Having it tidy is satisfying enough. :)

[@christinachef]

👍 For miss matched washer/dryer set. And I love that you don't have Pinterest worthy spaces. Finally a mom who lives in the real world. I have some spaces in my home Pinterest worthy. But, pantry and garage just can't make that work right now. This was the breath of fresh air I needed to get me motivated to clean out and organize.

[@jamieroselleperez4484]

Thanks so much for posting a video like this!! I know EVERY person has had at least one room like this in their life. You definitely inspired me to start decluttering 💜

[@TheNinnyfee]

Thank you so much for being one of the few ones that do videos on how it feels and also that you need to repeat things to become and stay minimalist. ❤❤❤ Most videos make it look as if it was all done in 15 minutes, emotionally easy, and then done for good.

[@BettanyP89]

🧽! You motivated me to get rid of a serious amount of junk in our house too. Thanks for that. I enjoy these videos immensely.

[@drschafer95]

Girl, I just adore you. We all have those messy areas that we keep hidden. You inspire me to tackle my husband's closet. I keep it organized but since he is retired, why does he needs to keep 20 suits, dress shirts, ties, dress belts and dress shoes. Just need the golfing, hunting, fishing, winter and summer clothes. Thank you, Sweet Lady for all your videos.

[@heathercheatham2598]

Thank you for being so real- it’s so much more helpful to see how it is lived in and messed up and your thought process and process to get it decluttered and organized.

[@reneeroxanna]

Best part: Holding up the butternut squash asking, "Why?" ha ha ha

[@lindsaye584]

Between your channel and This Crazy Life I was able to declutter, embrace minimalism, and deep clean my entire house. It hasn’t been done since we moved in almost 3 years ago and now have a toddler and 3/4 baby (due in 8 weeks). It’s taken me an entire week of almost 14 hours a day but it’s FINALLY done and you both inspired me! My pantry and our master closet was the Achilles heel of our house as well! That and the garage (but I told the hubs that’ll be his domain lol) but thank you for all the company and inspiration 🥰🥰

[@danib4662]

Omg I completely resonated with you when you said that you weren't willing to messy up your recently organized spaces so this space got even more cluttered. I'm so ready to get all the spaces in my home decluttered so that with fewer items I have less of a problem. Thank you so much for showing your real life messes. This video was so inspiring!

[@kimm1169]

I’m new to your channel, but love it!! Don’t ever feel bad about things getting piled up!! We all have things that we need to decluttering! I’ve been taking one room at a time as well and it feels so GREAT!!

[@carriehwest]

Girl, it’s not embarrassing, it’s real life!!! Thank you for being so real with us!

[@kendallnorton2017]

I wish I could say only one area of my house looks like this! I need to get to work. Thank you for having the courage to show you’re real life! It’s so appreciated! ❤️

[@christiana_mandalynn]

I just love this! You are so authentic and willing to show the most relatable places in your home! And as a side note- as you cleaned and organized, I kept seeing the same food items that we keep in our pantry! That was fun to recognize that! And I have the same can roller! Is has been a lifesaver for storing my canned food. You are an amazing woman, Natalie! I am loving your series! My pantry has gotten really messy again, despite organizing it a month ago. (I have 4 little children 🤪) So I am playing your video and decluttering and organizing my own pantry as I watch your video, and it’s such helpful motivation. 😊

[@crystalhanger754]

🧽 so real! I appreciate seeing the real messes because we all have them. Thank you!

[@terrihubbard1437]

You rock! Yes, we all have spaces like this (if WE are honest,) and your honesty inspires us to get moving!

[@jbm602920]

I love how realistic you are! Looks great!

[@jessicarodman3569]

I absolutely LOVE how real this was!! I needed this!

[@iamsoaringeagle]

You're very brave and real, and I appreciate it. One of the reasons I kept my top-loading washing machine for years was because I knew that the minute I got a front-loader, I knew that the top of my washer would become my own personal dumping ground.

[@andreadixon1311]

Was debating on cleaning or taking a nap. Guess this is a sign lol

[@JenniPugh]

Andrea Dixon same!

[@pamelamorrisonn]

Lol

[@cindyh9172]

🧽💗! I absolutely love your messy to minimal series! I’m trying to live a more minimal life as well so it’s great to watch your videos and get inspiration💗🧽

[@sallymartin581]

All of our appliances are mismatched. We replace them when they die.

[@rondap.328]

Same...my dryer has paint peeling off.hubbie wanted a new one and I said no...it works just fine so no new stuff for now...

[@eileenlester4342]

Same here.

[@teliciamckee9477]

Appliance paint!!

[@maddiecook1533]

I have just joined this channel and I have been binge watching! Just watching has given me more motivation to start decluttering and reorganizing things! I have done so much over the past few days and it feels great! Thank you so much!

[@kylieholman3877]

I've come from Angela's channel. I just wanted to say how much I appreciate you just doing your thing and not feeling like everything needs commentary.

[@hillaryhoshaw]

Way to go! 👏 I did our pantry about a year ago and the best thing about it is how much less food we waste. 🙌 This is a great series! 😊

[@ashleyholley2977]

Your channel is a beautiful breath of fresh air♥️ I've very much enjoyed watching this series & all your other content this week. Thank you for being so transparent, uplifting & kind.🙌

[@jennylhenry78]

In case you ever see this since it's been months, but since you have this great pantry space, I would use the floor of it for all your large appliances like instant pot etc.

[@SpringHuangMusic]

You seriously gave me cleaning motivations!!! Gotta do some decluttering with my room this week! 🙈💪🏻 🧹 🧼

[@NatalieBennett]

Spring Huang Yes, girl! Get it!!!!

[@EmmaAppleBerry]

When you have android and dont have a sponge emoji 🧀🧀🧀 here have some cheese closest thing i could find!!! 😂😂😂

[@kellylaurenxo]

EmmaAppleBerry 😂😂🤣🤣

[@TheNinnyfee]

🧽 I found one next to the fire extinguisher. 😀❤

[@LoveandWhispers]

I think the MOST satisfying thing in these decluttering video series (and in real life) is when everything fits in one cubby hole or basket...like the applesauce pouches and bagged food...sooooo satisfying!!

[@NatalieBennett]

I knowwwww! I LOVE when something fits so well!

[@christie724]

I absolutely LOVE and APPRECIATE that you 100% kept things REAL! God bless you dear ♥️😊 Awesome job!

[@DreaDoesThings]

Thanks for always being so vulnerable! Love you and the fam! You’re not a mom if you don’t have a room like this! 🧽 🧽 🧽

[@cassiegirl77]

Love this series! Thank you for sharing your family and home with us! 🧽

[@ashleycartwright2613]

🧽 sooo satisfying!! We just bought our first home so I’ve been using this mind set while packing the old house and unloading it into the new house. “Being more purposeful”

[@hapawahine808]

I have always loved your videos and content and YOU. But I have to say, knowing I’m not the only one with a complete chaos embarrassing room in the house makes me love you and relate to you even more! So inspiring all the tidying you’ve done in your home. Go, mama, go!

[@christinahardin9217]

I think I'll tackle decluttering cabinets under my kitchen sink now... That was definitely inspiring. Thank you 😊 🧽🧼🧹🧺

[@theproductivemommy8169]

The difference does look amazing!!! Good job!!! I had a super similar situation where my pantry is mixed in with laundry and it’s was overwhelming too and now it’s all organized too! Loving the decluttering/organizing season!

[@doyourememberanna]

My pantry is so similar, the laundry room pantry combo. I have dollar tree bins and I decant very little. Tidy and functional over Pinterest perfect any day!

[@daniellerodriques]

I JUST cleaned out my pantry yesterday! It was so satisfying, and I loved being able to take stock of what I already had hiding in there. Great video, love the minimalism series!

[@carleyphillips2011]

🧽Thanks for all the motivation! Loving this series!!🧽

[@northwoodslife8456]

The abundance of Lysol wipes grabbed my attention during this time of COVID-19. I'm sure you are thankful you were stocked before chaos ensued! I love your decluttering series!

[@NatalieBennett]

northwoodslife yes! We’ve had this many since before Christmas this year. Weston swears by them and I’m glad he picked up extra when he did!

[@elisabetcruz117]

Love your channel! You have inspired me! It’s been hard being stuck at home, and focusing my energy on small projects around the house during this time has been the best use of my time. I reorganized my pantry yesterday and look forward to continue decluttering.

[@nancyswartz4165]

🧽 I have been binge watching your series of decluttering. I watch one video and then go clean and declutter the room you have just done. I purged our home back in March/April but I’m still finding things to get rid of.

[@sydneymason5284]

So glad you posted this one today! My toddler daughters got into our pantry an entire bag of gold fish into two shelves this morning. Everything is getting pulled out and reorganized today

[@nicolebrown7799]

I just redid our pantry about a month ago, and it has stayed organized fairly well. I’m so proud of it every time I open the door! This looks awesome 🤗

[@kneadysetgrow3220]

It's amazing to see how real you are. And also: what a cultural difference there is between countries... thanks for sharing and enjoy the decluttered space!

[@LeaSonnenscheinTrier]

Compared to German pantries per se, that is a gigantic pantry!!! And I am working as a "mother's helper" or in family care. I help families with all the houswork and child care at home, when mothers or children are injured or severely sick. I have seen a lot of pantries - or better to say in the most cases the absence of a proper pantry! Most of the times the groceries are kept in cabinets and drawers in the kitchen, or in the basement when you live in a one family house. That is totally normal to me!!

[@katiehansen9204]

Omg the squash! 😆 Thanks for being so real, we all have those problem areas and now in quarantine have lots of time to get through everything. Even in a studio w 640 sq feet I have a homeschooled 8 year old and 2 pets so clutter creeps in quickly and it takes constant maintenance to not get overwhelmed. Thanks for the motivation! 😊

[@terrisouza2692]

I love the way you organized this room

[@marnymaletzke6212]

Love the ideas! Also, love the fact you're wearing the buffalo check shirt you weren't sure you wanted one let alone two!!! Lol

[@christinedisneyqueen5746]

Hi, Christine here. I’m coming over from Angela’s channel. When I saw you pull out that butternut squash...I knew I had to be a subscriber! 😂 You did a great job! 💜

[@debbielenoir5472]

The squash!!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. I’m sorry I laughed out loud when you pulled out the squash! We are empty nesters, however, I remember the days of raising my boys and soccer and baseball. Who had time for housekeeping and laundry!? I wish I had forced myself into being more organized and more motivated to keeping up with the housework. When you look at the big picture, a few days of decluttering and organizing would have made our lives much easier to cope with our busy schedules. One note: if you take your cereal, pasta, crackers, snacks, etc out of their original packages and store them in clear plastic containers you know what needs replacing when it is time to make your grocery list.

[@malkatie7]

🧽 LOVE the series you and Angie have been doing. Thanks for making me feel normal, Natalie ❤️ great job!!

[@grammytammy3535]

The I Need a Vacation coin collector cracks me up!! 👍

[@MyBlazingLife]

I just came across your channel and this was great! Loved seeing the before and after of your pantry. It looks good. Nice job!

[@eileenlester4342]

2x4s cut into whatever width you choose...can be used like riser shelves. Then you can see the labels on each row of cans. Love mine. I use for spices too. 🌞

[@susanshanks2407]

Fantastic job. Just found you today. Going to watch the other decluttering jobs.❤

[@kathys3602]

Thank you for sharing Natalie. I have a similar space and it can get cluttered so easily. Feels wonderful when we get it back in shape. I try to give myself grace though. Not perfect yet❤️ love your channel.

[@DaisyCampuzano]

Cleaning motivation on a Monday. Girl yes!!! Thank you!

[@michellemcmiken8952]

I love your channel (and you) to bits. Don't be embarrassed. Seriously, don't be. My garage is a minefield. My husband has had so many accidents in there it's not funny. And yes, most of the stuff in it is his... tools on bare toes? Ouch. No thanks. Thanks to you and your channel my own house (apart from the garage, which is still a work in progress) is decluttered and so much tidier. Thank you for posting these videos!

[@denisethames7065]

Looks great! I’ve been working on mine ! I also have my pantry in my utility room unfortunately mine is smaller. Please consider moving those meds higher so the kids can’t get to them. If it’s in the pantry they might 🤔 think it’s ok to eat. When we were little my sister drank some furniture polish because it was in the pantry . (it was pink) She had to get her stomach pumped. You never know what’s going through their little minds! I enjoy your videos!

[@jessicamadaris8464]

🧼 Just matched all my socks 🧦 that have been adding up in a huge pile while watching! 😊 Thanks for the motivation!!

[@haleighsanders6338]

LOVE this and your channel! I worked on my closet this weekend using some of your tips 🧽

[@Lubinzubie]

That was so satisfying to watch, and I know you must feel so relieved to have that project completed! 🧽🧽🧽

[@lindsay2721]

dont be embarrassed everyone has a space like this! mine is my laundry room/under the stair storage area ughh i have to get to work on it soon! haha great job! my pantry is not pinterest worthy either but it works! love these series im also in the process of decluttering minimizing our house as well!

[@sevendeadlysinns]

I have been keeping things organized around my apartment for a while, but finally started “remodeling” every room so now everything is organized and pretty lol. It’s definitely a process!

[@manuelathorsvik]

I like how your pantry looks! Great work Natalie. Well done!

[@jodeanerhoades2645]

It’s REAL!!! Thank you! I’m new to your channel. I’m excited to binge!!!

[@taylorgroce5361]

I am loving these videos, and you! Thanks for being realistic. We too have 3 kids, but ages 3-10. So slightly different life stage but still. These are super inspirational!

[@antiquesrestoration3874]

OMG...a random squash...lol...so relatable! Most of my adult life I seem to have a mismatched set of washer & dryer.

[@lindamcdermott5475]

The pantry declutter was so enlightening. I have a small pantry and did a major overall about a year ago. I purchased containers to decant items. Well, as the year moved on, things got used, and containers left empty. Living alone, I just did not need to purchase things just to keep the containers filled. Now I just tuck the empty ones in the back. You did an awesome job on your pantry. My one thought, please forgive me, put the glass canisters on the next higher shelf and the kids snacks on the lower shelf. That would separate the medicines from the kid’s things.

[@pattyobryan3992]

Thanks for sharing and laying it all out there! Good job!

[@emilasmith4279]

Great video! We all have spots like this. My house has a lot of them! Hey your washer and dryer match. Both white. Got some silver on each. Works for me! That’s my criteria in my house. Just bought a new washer. Only wished it was same height as existing dryer, but so it goes! 😃🌸

[@hannahbutler6586]

Thanks for sharing Natalie! I love your honesty and “true life” feel in all your videos.

[@classicat87]

LOVED whend you held up the random squash 🤣 Thanks for keeping it real and letting us into your messiest room. We ALL have those spots in our house

[@ddcjenn]

🧽 loved this video series Natalie! Great work 😊

[@alanad2339]

Oh my gosh! Hailey at the end is the cutest!!! Nice work Natalie 👏 I'm so glad you're so down to earth and realistic although I would say your pantry/laundry room is Pinterest worth 😊