Decluttering my ENTIRE HOUSE! | MESSY TO MINIMAL in the new house | HOW I DECLUTTER FAST! Best Tips

[@NatalieBennett]

Hey, friends! Thanks for hanging out with me today while I decluttered my entire house! *GET MY TOP 5 TIPS TO DECLUTTERING FAST* by signing up for emails on my blog! *sign up here: **www.nataliebennett.com* and I'll send it to you this week!

[@hannahknight4360]

"its a decluttering day, not a cleaning day." No wonder I want to have a melt down every time I try to declutter. Never did it occur to me that those should be separate things. Maybe I will finally get it done!!!

[@klindsey]

That hit me too. I need to get in a rhythm of that too

[@funkycoldmedina29]

Same! I’m going to have to chant that while I’m decluttering. I always get one room done and it’s so exhausting that I don’t do anything else for awhile 😬

[@jennylhenry78]

If you've never checked out Dawn from The Minimal Mom for decluttering tips you totally should! She just created a Decluttering Workbook. And Robyn from Minimalist Home is also a good one.

[@Megan_Truly]

Just make a goal to tackle a little bit in chunks everyday (especially at first! Less overwhelming) and you'll get your decluttering under control. My home is both decluttered and relatively clean and tidy. I do tackle it all but prioritize my goals each day. Also, it's really important and I stress this that you push yourself to do it every single day regardless of whether you want to or not. You cannot lose motivation, honestly. Just push yourself to do a little bit every day and if you don't feel like it that day just do a tiny bit at a time. And you don't feel like it, set a timer for 10 to 15 minutes. Makes all the difference! Good luck, promise it's in reach. I was able to do it even has a working mom or I worked 40 hours a week. I'd often even come home and make dinner not to make anyone feel bad. I hate cooking and I definitely did get take out more back then. Wish I could give you all some of my recipes because most of them are really simple the ones that I made as a working mom.

[@AgaCmC]

Yes, I also find it as a veeeery useful tip 😃

[@DeandraStubbs]

*Anyone else waiting with excitement to see how Natalie will be decorating her home office?* 😍😍

[@solo_official-ready]

Yessss and the kitchen renovation

[@DeandraStubbs]

@@solo_official-ready omg yes 💕

[@terrisouza2692]

Oh yes!!

[@annw1395]

To me, her office is a utilitarian space that doesn't need to be "decorated". I think of decorating as more for living areas.

[@ioanagabrielaroajda3700]

Yesssa

[@lindsaye584]

I SWEAR everytime I feel completely overwhelmed and frazzled beyond belief by the mess and clutter of our house God allows your videos pop up. When I say that every time I’ve decluttered and gotten our busy family of 4.5 (growing another one due in April!) with a doggo back on track and on schedule for peace and harmony, your videos kick it off. So thank you again Natalie for helping this very stressed and cleaning/decluttering mama working right along with you! ❤️🙏🏽

[@theevolutionofmama7771]

Don’t take this the wrong way. But I for one am happy to see your house this messy 😂💕 Thanks for keeping it real always! It’s always nice to know we are not alone in our “after the holidays” disaster scenes 😂🙏🏻

[@sillymamacita3854]

I completely understand the overwhelm! I'm a pro home organizer and I've had my own home office in shambles for months bc it's my own space so it's overwhelming!!

[@beautifulrecovery2337]

I LOVE the consent respectful parenting 👏👏👏♥️🙌

[@katiem2396]

Love the motivation to declutter and also the reminder to not go out to buy organisation stuff. It isn’t Pinterest/ insta worthy but I’ve used old plastic food tubs (from like ice cream tubs, baking spread) and jars to store things in. It isn’t pretty but for keeping hair ties/Smaller things together in a drawer - does the job!

[@annw1395]

I was going to say that exact same thing!

[@mavelinnunez9221]

Same for me. I prefer decluttering 1st n then cleaning. Makes it much easier in my opinion. Love u n ur videos. These types of videos r so satisfying to watch. 😘😘

[@aliciacatel]

it was so nice to see a youtuber's house in an actual state that looks like a real home that needs a good cleaning!! I thought I was the only one that let their house get to this kind of mess. Thanks so much for sharing, keeping it real makes you so much more interesting to watch. I signed up for your new blog, super excited!!!

[@brittanyandrew8677]

Same! This made me feel so much better since my house always seems a mess. This helped motivate me to continue my decluttering journey. Thanks Natalie.

[@SimcredibleProduction]

I'm so glad that you didn't clean up and buy organizing items while decluttering. So many do that, and I feel like I don't have time and money for that. I've been attempting to be a minimalist for years, but my economical/frugal/crafty side always gets in my way making me feel like I don't want to get rid of things I might need to buy in the future. I always felt like cleaning, decluttering, and organizing should be done at the same time. Thank you for showing us that it doesn't have to be that way, it's a breath of fresh air. Finally feel like maybe I can get decluttering done.

[@ambersmith2271]

Never thought about doing declutter and cleaning on different days but that makes total sense! I usually get overwhelmed if I try to do it all at once so definitely going to separate out these tasks from now on.

[@Takearisk05]

I used to do both and I always became so damn frustrated. Now I do the same as she says. Declutter first and clean later....usually a week later as I work full time and.it becomes just too overwhelming and I still need some time off...everything waits 😉

[@rebeccalitardo6250]

You have definitely taught me to declutter sooner rather than later. We are moving in February. I am have already sold and declutter pieces I know I don't want or need anymore. Thank you.

[@tianavinciguerra9691]

Definitely declutter first!! When my house is messy and needs a good clean, that alone gives me motivation to start over and get rid of stuff to create some stability again!

[@JulieMint]

You're such a clear speaker! You never stumble over your words or mumble. Super random, but just something I noticed/ realized about you in this video 😊

[@ilanapeters4239]

I started decluttering a year ago after coming across one of your videos, and came across other amazing creators through you being part of the mega motivation playlist a bit ago, so your videos have been so instrumental in my being able to work full time in addition to being a student again! I far prefer decluttering than cleaning - one of them makes a permanent difference to the space and the other is just, to me, basic hygiene of "thank goodness that's over" 🤣

[@dusty1754]

I love that you mentioned recycling... of the literal hundreds of decluttering and pantry organization videos I've watched, food packaging is frequently shown stuffed in a trash bag without a thought of breaking it down and sorting for recycling.

[@kate-ne]

Always nice when someone shows the real state of their house 😁 I am definitely in need of a post-holiday declutter. I did a little bit of that over the weekend when we put up the Christmas decorations but I know I have so much stuff still hanging around that is cluttering our home. 😓

[@charlottecoker4036]

Also good to see that she doesn't have long earrings on & all made up to do this like some that when they deculter they look like they are fixed to go out to a big event.She is so real.that is one thing of many that I like about her .She doesn't ever try to compete with anyone she is her self

[@miarenee6703]

Yes! I agree! I love how Natalie is the real deal, and nothing fake about this girl 💜

[@annw1395]

I use kitchen containers (such as those lunchmeat bins with lids) for organizing stuff in the drawers, shelves, or cabinet. Or take a small box or container that you might be going to throw away and use it instead for the hair ties or drawer bits. Saves recycling or landfill, and money.

[@kristinhumph]

I admire you so much and I also love that you let the boys choose what they are going to wear. I see often times on KZbin especially we’re older kids only are allowed to wear clothing for aesthetic purposes. Love that you let the boys be individuals and real kids!

[@abigailwilson425]

A video you did a couple years ago you said "morning Natalie will thank evening Natalie for cleaning the Kitchen. I live by this when I don't have the motivation to clean the kitchen before bed ☺ an I do thank myself every morning lol

[@terrilloyd3691]

It is amazing how much one can still find after decluttering before a move. I have taken so much to the donation centre lately and found more 3 boxes worth of stuff in the basement to take to the donation centre. 🙂

[@DeandraStubbs]

*I love watching your declutter videos, I get so inspired as I'm in the process of decluttering my home. It's so refreshing and makes me so happy when the things I had find homes where they can actually be used.* 😊💕💕

[@yourstylishgrandma6454]

I prefer cleaning and decluttering as I go at the same time . I tidy things and clean at the same time and that works better for me :) and I do one room of the house at a time :) and then is already done !

[@jordanl7050]

I have never seen a butter dish like that. Thank you for sharing! It’s the little things…

[@bethanybailey4437]

Suggestion for your oils. Put them on a shelf in your bedroom or bathroom. 1. Looks pretty 2. You’ll use them more often 3. You’ll free up your drawer Love your videos!! You go girl!! Thank you for the motivation!!

[@Happyandfree67]

#4 Out of reach from kids

[@MrsNewfiefan]

Declutter first. I’m with you. I feel better about cleaning when I have less stuff to move around!!

[@giffordthegreat]

I just love your new home. It already feels so “normal” seeing you every week!

[@mannlea]

Yay, another decluttering episode! I love how real you always are!

[@janettebolin2991]

“The hardest thing to get is going”! Love it!

[@ikrobiee]

I appreciate seeing your real life messes and that you break things down into seperate sessions. It’s so important to not try to clean and declutter at the same time.

[@corachavez6290]

Lazy Susan’s in your cabinets is a fabulous way to keep your spices and cooking oils nicely organized! 😊

[@angelweengz]

Thank you for showing real life decluttering and how things really are. There are so many youtubers that show a perfected or modified version of how things really are and it creates an unrealistic expectation for so many. I always love your videos and your open heart and spirit. Thanks for doing what you do!!! God bless you guys.

[@sarahwenger4479]

We never used a butter bell so it’s interesting to see someone use one. We have the Tupperware butter holders that just hold one stick so whenever we run out of one on the counter, we get a clean one and put a new stick in!

[@hannahbentson9374]

Perfect timing! I’m decluttering my basement this week and it’s so overwhelming so it’s nice to have company while I do that.

[@waterfallpeace8057]

Thanks for your videos. The day before trash pick up, we place our large items on the curb with a free sign on it. Somebody usually takes them before the garbage trucks arrive. The other items get donated.

[@sharonshmuel3386]

Natalie this was so satisfying to watch you had a huge declutter pile !!! Hope your son gets well soon 🙏 so looking forward to seeing kitchen Reno lol ❤️🇮🇱💖

[@dmg912008]

You do keep things real around here, I love love love decluttering videos 🙌💜

[@leezasims9959]

A tip I learned...When winding cords around appliances like hairdryers and curling irons do a figure 8 with the cord it’s Quicker But more importantly it stops the cord wearing out over time. You did a nice sort in in all areas ❤️

[@Bookworm929]

The butter keeper you have is called a butter bell and it keeps for 30 days. Thanks for the motivation.

[@simmiedavissimmiesings8185]

I really appreciate your transparency. I have been using and sharing your tips for quick declutter. Items are finally leaving the house!

[@chillibird2511]

It's great to see and hear the real life situation - we can all relate. My bed isn't first made every morning; instead it is aired first. Oh; happy new year

[@fatine88]

Something that always make me put off decluttering is that I often don’t know what to do with the stuff I need to get rid of. Toss? Donate? Sell? It always paralyzes me.

[@bethw3573]

Can't wait to declutter and clean up while I watch this! Natalie you are my favorite inspiration person to clean along with 😊 I've had the declutter bug recently and have a pile of stuff I'm ready to donate but need to dig deeper for sure

[@abbywassermann8189]

Natalie just an idea 💡 I had my kitchen carpenter also make a sideboard in the style of our kitchen island for the dining area and that is where we store our serving dishes and hostess ware - maybe a good idea for your kitchen remodel !! Love your content and personality hug’s and happy new year

[@adriennehart7453]

I know it takes time but I’m so excited to see everything you have planned for this place come to life!

[@ednarose86]

What I love about this, is that you guys moved not too long ago, and yet, you still had stuff to declutter. New things that came in, or things that survived the move and just don't work for you now. It's good to see that decluttering is a constant process.

[@madisonrace6417]

Yes, I decluttering first! It makes cleaning so much smoother

[@mariesevpitois5465]

thanks for this great video (as always 😊) i prefer to declutter (or tidy ) before cleaning, it's so much easier...

[@sunnaarnadottir5384]

Thank you so much for the motivation, I really needed it after having been sick a few days

[@natashahoesni1283]

Did you notice that you can use old boxes or sereal box for your hair pins? I usually used old boxes for storage small things for my drawer

[@theampski3794]

"The cabinet you're sitting in right now..." 🤣🤣🤣 It was fun to watch you get yourself and the house back in track. Thank you.

[@sarabrown4596]

Just wanted to say I liked your braid on day 2 :) and thank you for taking the time to make this content. Such an encouragement. 💗

[@kovacsjudit7788]

I am soo happy finally a realistic minimalist.... I cant relite those people who seem like they dont have day to day life... Gives a kindof hypocrite feeling from them. I love your channel and how real you are

[@briannareeves8725]

Thank you for keeping it real! That’s so reassuring to me. You feel like a friend!

[@old1836]

I love the idea of declutter and cleaning days separate! I always find myself trying to do both at the same time 🤪

[@lauraw1568]

Moved 6 months ago, and we're moving again bc we bought our first house! I keep thinking how I can just pack bc I Just decluttered, but this is a good reminder that it's worth it to do it again! Thanks Natalie!

[@arozsa-h57]

I love watching your children in the videos!! They are so adorable

[@katmccoy34]

Thanks for the after Christmas declutter inspo! I can't wait to see your blog go live!

[@jenniferascolese56]

LOVE these videos! We just did the same thing in our home. It took me two weeks 🤪, but is feels so much better! Also, storage in the bathroom- I've been using a lot of old cell phone boxes. They are sturdy and just the right size. Dollar Tree also has a lot of great options!

[@shannonerickson6076]

So funny!! We have the same bag holder and I love it! I have the same butter crock with the wooden lid and I also have been thinking about the other kind with water. My grandma had one and it was awesome

[@aprilyeno1919]

What a great job!!! 👏 Huge pile!!! And I’d rather clean a decluttered space too. Sending healing vibes and prayers to your sick kiddie. See you soon!! ❤️🙏🏻

[@jackikasner6579]

Spreading some love from one mama to another. Really enjoy your real life videos. Thanks for sharing with us! You are an inspiration to many. 💞

[@corbettchristmas2682]

I would like to hear a review of your Invisalign experience. :-) Lil 5 min video on pro, con, cost?

[@PollyWannaCracker21]

I just found you again when you bought your new house and I am so happy to have found you again on KZbin. I am loving your content. You are so real and down to earth. I am so grateful!

[@christinascleaning]

i actually used a kitchen utensil organizer in my bathroom drawer, i found a metal one at the thrift store that has a lot of different compartments works amazin' God Bless

[@ashleyt6237]

I’m envious of your donating confidence. You are inspiring!

[@callmemarygalleval]

These videos are always so satisfying to watch👌🏻 and inspiring too!

[@soniajc]

I love your declutters, you keep it very real but also so satisfying and i love that

[@courtneya334]

Thanks for the inspiration Natalie! This is the time of year where I do the most decluttering. I already went through my kid's toys and cleaned a lot of the house, but I really appreciate your advice from this and previous videos to keep cleaning and decluttering as separate tasks/days - that has helped me a lot!!!

[@Takearisk05]

Thanks Natalie, I appreciate posting real life-real mess...lol Need badly to declutter more very soon but you've just inspired me to clean out my fridge, rather messy after holls ...😉

[@madeleinekolar4772]

I’m with you. Declutter first. Enjoying you. Thank you.

[@marilynbrown2297]

Hey Natalie...Do you have a Once Upon a Child Store in your area? It's a 2nd hand Children's Store that is awesome!! Just a little FYI

[@sherriholcombe5428]

I think it's easier to clean after decluttering. Thanks for the motivation. I'm starting my decluttering process again for the new year. "It's a decluttering day,not a cleaning day" will definitely be my motto this year...🙂💖

[@RogersN18]

My favorite way to get my kids to declutter their things they have a hard time giving up but I know they don’t play with/fit it is asking them if it can go to a “new friend”. It’s never necessarily a specific person just that there is another kid that would love it. My middle kid is super attached to his things and really knows his inventory the only way to try to declutter for him is by storing things in a box until he doesn’t remember we stored it or it’s been a long time and he hasn’t asked for it and I can just get rid of it.

[@MelissaCapriotti]

The 10 minute timer is the best thing ever! Even days I don’t have time I find 10 minutes and get it done and feel good!

[@carmenn5609]

Can't wait to finally see your style and the house done with it's makeover, been following since you bought it. You're getting there!

[@angelamelum4304]

Just a reminder to check your junk folder for the email. Not sure why it went there. Loved the preview though Natalie. I personally use a “quarantine” bin as Dawn The Minimal Mom suggested. It helps so that really the only extra rooms I have to declutter is my kids rooms. Trying to find the balance of help versus independent (they are all teens).

[@karlaeve7487]

I just love your videos, Natalie! I am such a “declutterer” now :) thanks to you!

[@noraimadyckman7843]

You’re so real Natalie, really appreciate that!♥️

[@michelesholar1756]

I took 3 boxes and 1 bag of donate to the donation center today and WOW does it feel good to declutter.

[@genbrown8452]

I agree with you, declutter first and then clean 🧽

[@jessmarie7082]

Love that you were okay with showing the real deal!! I always wonder it takes me days to get our home sparkling when I'm trying to do the different task at once. Great video! Thx!

[@becdavis6857]

I love your messy to minimal I've been watching for over a year now. I'm excited to watch this video I decluttered last year but I feel I can do more this year especially after the holidays but in need of the motivation so thank you 🙏

[@psymompa]

Definitely needed this motivation. These are my favorite videos.

[@kima260]

Hi Natalie, you are such a good you-tuber. You have great content, you keep it real and are very relatable even though I’m 20+ years older than you. Keep up the good work you’re doing.👍🏻 Watching from Michigan ❤️🦌

[@FeistyPammy]

Those butter crocks are so awesome! It keeps the butter closer to room temp (ie, easier to spread!)

[@findingaway5512]

Careful with the essential oils I think there's just to be upright I don't know if that affects anything but my friend told me that. Maybe so it doesn't like out or something. You can always have the bottom off of some pantry boxes to kind of keep them corraled.

[@LifestylewithSarah]

I love the realness on your channel and motivation! I find best time to declutter is start of the year!

[@jessicaderstine4061]

Re: oil drawer organizer: I bought bamboo drawer dividers to put in my oil drawer. I set them just wide enough to easily pull oils out and put in. I put mine in alphabetical order, labeling lids with the stickers you can buy from YL.

[@lindamiller1945]

Really enjoyed your video. I declutter every spring and fall and then do deep cleaning.

[@oneofakindlifestyle]

Declutter first for sure. Cause its easier in my opinion. Cleaning is a breeze when youre only cleaning what you're supposed to. I started 2022 by decluttering my nightstand and then I moved on to my daughters changing table, and now I am at my closet. Slowly but surely. I plan to be organized this year by having less unnecessary things. I am so happy that even tho I have a 3 story house I have wayyyyyy less stuff then when I had a 2 bed apartment. My house feels so spacious and calm, the energy is so different. Now I get to fill the corners with plants intead of dirty shoes and coats/toys. 💖

[@beautyizeasy]

Yay!! Declutter videos are the best!

[@kalindeye]

Thanks Natalie!! I decluttered two bags worth of things I no longer need. Feels great 🥰

[@rebekahkerr1723]

Ssooo when you first started Messy to minimal, I had just welcomed a new baby with a one year old as well. So needless to say it wasn’t the prime time to be decluttering, ha! But this year I’m getting started and have enjoyed playing your videos in the background while I do so 💜

[@anaminton8585]

Printables on the blog, I love that idea!

[@croccatcher]

I've done some 9f my kitchen cupboards today, it's an on going process, I've got rind of so much.

[@jgerrets7862]

Hi, love your video's, it gets me going to declutter my own house. Ps the windows in your house are sooo pretty! 💜From the Netherlands

[@TheKylieQ]

Love this! Love your videos, I’m always so encouraged, thank you so much for sharing with us! ❤️

[@wendystahlke]

Hi Natalie I hope your kiddo feels better soon. Really enjoyed this video love decluttering videos! Have a great week 😀