Real-Life Home Organization Ideas & Solutions

[@lgraps]

I loved that you didn't criticize anyone in the videos. Everyone was a winner, no matter what bug they were. A fun future video would be to have us send videos of a small space we want help with. You show the videos and talk through your suggestions.

[@Nelia2705]

Yes to all of this!❤😊

[@misskingschild3670]

Yessss!!

[@kiml5222]

100%!!!

[@SmallSpoonBrigade]

TBH, they're all pretty good. Any of them would be a step up from where I started, assuming I could actually use a particular setup.

[@jenniferbuck3667]

My adult children actually did an intervention with me...and my food pantry. We took everything out. (They threw away ALL my expired food!) Knocked out all the old shelving-- killed all the pantry moths. Scrubbed and repainted the walls. Then we went to IKEA and got kitchen cabinets with no doors and remade the space. I then got clear bins from The Container Store. The result was EPIC! I think I will be able to keep it uncluttered for the rest of my life! (I will try to figure out how to send Cas a video of the finished product.

[@ThisIsNotMyHome]

I would cry with joy and appreciation if my kids did something like that for me! What a blessing. I bet it's beautiful.

[@skylady64ish93]

I’m moving and have to declutter so I recently gave away a large portion of my pantry items to a neighbor in need. He wanted everything, even though a lot of the food was recently expired. I told him I was saving up for the zombie apocalypse, but it hasn’t come yet lol

[@jenniferadam2258]

I want to be a cricket because I love how their spaces look, but honestly? I am the most fluttery butterfly that was ever a butterfly. Hahaha. 😂 Thanks so much for showing all these spaces in the real world!!

[@sherryojeda9178]

I'm the same! I want organization, and I try, but some of it is chaotic hiding.

[@torischroeder4211]

Mono-chrome and color blocking can really help! A white toothbrush and white toothpaste cover left out on a white bathroom sink can help hide things while leaving them out in plain sight ❤

[@findingaway5512]

I too am a fluttery one. 🤣 But I also have a low clutter threshold..... I imagine. I don't think I have ever achieved it.... I mean I guess in some areas I have. But not all at once till the end of time. 😂 Stuff creeps back in. I think I could be a minimalist..... If I didn't have all this crap.😂 😂

[@findingaway5512]

​@@torischroeder4211that is interesting you said that!!! I really like black and white calendars because I feel like the ones with a bunch going on is too stimulating. But I like things in rainbow order if it is like putting away markers or something like that. I like the monochramatic idea for stuff sitting out. My brain will block out clutter.... But also I get overwhelmed when I actually see it again. But I also am out of sight out of mind.... But I will block out reminders and have to mix up colors or location or write big labels. I hate little ones. Or wordy ones.

[@beccascraps8141]

SAME SAME SAME!!!!! I’d keep that up for an hour. It’s hard enough living with a bee 😂

[@new_friends_]

The label in the 2nd bathroom that says "FLESH WOUNDS" is an A+ reference for me. 'Tis but a scratch!

[@elisebrown5157]

I'm stealing this idea!

[@natalievegas]

I want to thank you for your videos. I have realized that I’m a cricket ( trying to be on steroids) I fall into major depression when I feel overwhelmed by house cleaning and bills. My husband is on medical leave so things have been stressful and tight. My husband is declining mentally and his memory is failing. I literally was frozen w anxiety and depression since the day after Christmas. I one day began watching your videos and something in me moved. I found out my cricket ways, then proceeded to gently begin tackling each room. It’s hard when you need to buy storage containers and labeling things but I’m doing it little by little. Your content was my saving grace to begin to live again. My sense of pride after organizing each area is immense. I never knew just how much joy I got from having my home clean and organized. You changed my life. I wanted you to know that. Thank you. 💙

[@Clutterbug]

Sending you a virtual hug!

[@katkatisattic1654]

I’m sorry about your husband. I try to use recycled products to organize such as cereal boxes and cut up milk jugs, etc. When I use my imagination I can find different recycled products to use as organizing containers. Good luck.

[@natalievegas]

@@katkatisattic1654 great idea! Thanks 😊

[@tngirlz4622]

Also check thrift stores/charity shops for bins and organizers - sometimes they’re brand new with tags on, at a fraction of the price of new. (Don’t do this if thrift shopping inspires you to buy tons of stuff you don’t need!😊) The above suggestion of using cereal boxes, tea boxes, yogurt tubs, etc. is a great one - if you want them to match, you can cover them with gift wrap (glue or tape on) or contact paper from the dollar store.

[@natalievegas]

@@tngirlz4622 thanks. Great idea too! 😊

[@dianetesta659]

This cricket is running to buy clear pencil cases! I've been using toilet paper rolls for cord organizers for years. Im married to a butterfly, but since I know this now, I'm a lot more relaxed about his stuff. What a great video Cas!

[@greylady4560]

I resemble this comment fortunately my husband was a cricket. I am realizing my hoarder self is a container hoarder. So I am sitting on my hands to NOT buy clear plastic cases or pouches. :)

[@MsJujubee3]

I just use clear ziploc bags!

[@maggiwoodward3447]

Where did you get the clear pencil cases? I've been looking for them!!

[@SmallSpoonBrigade]

@@MsJujubee3 I like Ziploc bags as a temporary thing when I'm not sure how I want to divvy things up in a bin. I'll throw an index card in with whatever it is supposed to be so that I can repurpose it later when I work it out. I'm not personally that detailed, but the index card is one of the easier to read ways of labeling a Ziploc bag.

[@winhulbert9459]

Please do more of these followers organized places. Before and after photos would be fantastic . Great stuff today ! Thanks, Win

[@Clutterbug]

Will do!

[@SmallSpoonBrigade]

@@Clutterbug Yep, you've got good advice, but there really isn't a substitute for the creativity of the viewers in addressing different situations.

[@thechickincharge1073]

My favorite was the last one!! You don’t have to have a super wealthy home to make it look smart and organized!! It made it look like he has tons of space even though it’s a small apartment but the truth is his organization was the key to having more available space. Great video, Cas!!

[@momto1greatson774]

What I did this summer is really pull the neighbors together. I have a projector that I use for the holidays - you know Halloween (My favorite holiday) and Christmas. Anyway, my next-door neighbor has an 11-year-old girl and the people across the street have 2 boys. They always play in my yard and use the basketball net as my son just turned 19. I have done movie night at my house. The first one was in the front yard through the window and my neighbor asked if I could make the screen bigger, so the next one was in the back on the garage door. We saw King Kong-Skull Island and then King Kong vs Godzilla New Empire. It's so much fun we grab lawn chairs, snacks, drinks, blankets. We do this on a Friday or Saturday weather permitting - since I have to work those are the days that I can stay up late. It's like a drive-in without driving. Even my 19 yr. came at the end of the first movie and was totally upset that we didn't tell him about the second one right away. He came with a friend. Everyone had a great time and just a fun way to enjoy summer and bring neighborhood together. Here is to more fun summer times together.

[@karinapraxedesbarnett7155]

Cas, thank you so much for featuring my visual kitchen. It made my day! The mug wall is a display of my mugs from trips to different countries. It’s an accent wall in my kitchen, not my everyday mugs, those are inside a cabinet. The shoe organizer with snacks in my pantry is on the inside of the pantry door, the outside is just a white door. My kitchen is for a family of 4 and we cook ALL the time. I love kitchen things and yes, I make use of every inch! My butterfly husband also cooks and my pre-teen boys also fully use it. Having it organized this way makes it easy for the whole family to put things away behind a door or inside a drawer but still super visible and easy to put away, using turntables and baskets with no lids, easy to drop things into them. I didn’t submit videos yet of parts of my house that I’m the only user, those are more ladybug type for bathroom and a mix of ladybug/bee for my office, I would say. I love your videos, Cas!!

[@donnag7020]

I’m a cricket, for sure. I took the labels off of my deodorant and facial lotion to reduce visual clutter in my drawer. And each one has their own compartment (iPhone boxes lined with pretty paper)

[@yellowlabsrule]

I love that this (and reviewing the bug type videos) helped me know the right questions to ask my 4 yr old so I can support her taking ownership of organizing and cleaning her room and not force my organization type on her. She's so excited to undertake this project now, even without watching the videos herself!

[@intherockies]

Most kids are butterflies. I don't know what the % is for 4 yr- 6 yr olds but I would guess it's 99%. Cas has some really good videos for helping children. Big categories with a visual picture on the clear containers.

[@Blaire_Shoe]

Ending on Adrian was a good call. Adrian, say hi to your pupper and kitty for us! What cuties! As someone in a household with very mixed organizing styles, all of these were so relatable in their own ways... Thank you all for inviting us into your homes!

[@ashcraft555]

I love that the dog couldn't bear to be in a different room and had to follow him to the bedroom!

[@starlightsall]

There's something so satisfying about seeing different types of organization, as if each space was a puzzle / tetris board and everyone found their own unique way to solve / fill it. Makes you realize organization can have many different looks and also which one you lean towards the most.

[@sheilaillig7323]

I am 72 years old, I planned and took my husband and our two youngest grandchildren both boys and brothers on a train ride from Tacoma Washington to Portland Oregon. We went to a restaurant ate and returned to the train station to come back to Tacoma it will be a memorable experience for us all!

[@yzolakitchi]

Lol, you got me correct with my hand tools in pencil cases! I am a space-deprived cricket who hates tidying up after crafts/DIY, so the pencil cases make it super quick to find stuff and put it back afterwards :-) Thanks for sharing my vids and your feedback. You've made my day! I love seeing all the different approaches to craft organising and am glad to see I am not the only one who loves their tiny categories

[@bluesky1028-w8d]

Thanks for sharing your video! I'm more of a ladybug, but can get cricket-y in some areas. You're video gave me some great ideas!

[@yzolakitchi]

@@bluesky1028-w8d bless you. So happy it could help in some way. I'd be 100% cricket if I had the space, with hardly anything visible 🥰 Am working on my tiny kitchen where a lot has to be visible. Much stress 😬

[@bluesky1028-w8d]

@@yzolakitchi It's a challenge, but you've made excellent use of different storage items. I'm just beginning my decluttering/organizing process, and have just discovered the clear pencil cases myself. I use one for my daily makeup items; much easier to see. I save the rolls that the plastic to make freezer bags for our foodsaver vacuum sealer comes on; they're lovely and heavy, a bit smaller than a toilet roll, and white in colour. I cut them to length for my different cords. Loved seeing your Royal Mail Size Guide on the door😀. I'm sure you'll do a wonderful job in your kitchen!

[@yzolakitchi]

@@bluesky1028-w8d aw thanks. Good luck on your decluttering. It has made a huge difference in my life, and yes, clear pencil cases are a game changer. I put my phone in one in the bathroom so I can listen to music when I'm in the shower 😆😁

[@joannafoster3423]

I feel in my heart I'm a cricket, but having 7 children I've settled for being a ladybug. In choosing my battles, it's more important to me for stuff to be out of sight than micro organized.

[@catherinelobash4876]

Totally relate to this comment. I have triplet daughters, now 17; but when they were little I would spend hours organizing toys and putting things in their own bins, etc. just to have it dumped out again within a day or two. I just started putting it away - unsorted to clean up the space and save myself hours. Just had to let go of it being perfect. My mother would buy the girls matching or coordinating outfits and I would try to keep those together as well; but had to move to just a tops drawer and bottoms (skirts, shorts, pants) etc. and let them choose. I was the working parent and my husband was the stay at home Dad. He didn't care about Grandma's matching outfits and neither did the girls. We just had to find what worked for us.

[@joannafoster3423]

@@catherinelobash4876 absolutely!

[@dailywordwithrandi]

I completely understand this comment. I've kept a few spots in my style though like the spice rack. 😁

[@jennie9]

Smart.

[@Nerdy-By-Nature]

​@@dailywordwithrandithe spice rack is this exhausted cricket's holdout too 😭 I'm just trying not to make my three butterflies miserable and survive the day.

[@EmBee21921]

Hi Cass, What did I DO this summer? I retired on June 29th! Celebrated by visiting my kids in Seattle and now my husband (who retired 2 yrs. ago) and I are Swedish Death Cleaning (clearing out the clutter of 21 yrs. in this 5 bdrm. 3 1/2 ba. empty nest... Seriously, we're rattling around in here like 2 rocks in a giant box!) Anyway, we're picking one area of the house per week to sort and purge. When the elderly ladies who volunteer at the hospital thrift store see us coming each week I swear their eyes start twitching. I found your Clutterbug videos 2 weeks ago and you are my HERO! Seriously, your advice has been SO helpful in this process of working towards downsizing and organizing our life! - Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!

[@julievw6520]

Great job! That all sounds amazing! 🎉 Enjoy your retirement! 🎉

[@customer5032]

Oh wow, I really need to do this. 4BR, 2.5 BA house, two kids in college, and I still have a "toy room" packed to the brim. 🤦

[@annaread3829]

You helped me to better understand my husband with your “bug types”! I’m a ladybug, I want everything pretty and hidden, my husband is a butterfly, would have everything he owns visible if I let him!! lol! It’s a struggle! Now I understand what I thought was “insane” when he suggested hanging art on every square inch of the walls!! In his mind, if there is space, you can put something there! I love clear spaces and things looking minimal:) Loved seeing actual real spaces and not Pinterest pictures! The bug theory helps so many people who can’t seem to follow certain influencers not realizing that influencer is a completely opposite bug type:)

[@JILLCritterologist]

"if there is space, you can put something there!" Yep, that's me!

[@karendouglass4669]

I loved this. I consider myself a butterbee. After seeing this, and now that I have been decluttering, I'm seeing more of my bee than my butterfly.

[@Metdiva1]

Hello fellow butterbee! Same for me! I always get a butterfly when I take the quiz, but lean more towards the bee.

[@stefs3460]

Me too! I took the quiz more than once and got bee and butterfly so I'm a butterbee too 🦋🐝

[@customer5032]

Where is the quiz you guys took to find your organizing style? I can't find that video! Thanks...

[@stefs3460]

@customer5032 No problem, while her channel has videos explaining the styles to take the quiz go in the description of I believe any video, go to website and the quiz should be there.

[@customer5032]

@@stefs3460 Thank you!

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

I look forward to every Clutterbug video.

[@Vera-n7l2c]

I so hope this repeats and with more ladybugs and butterflies having the courage to show their places. Since I love how you and your organisation ideas allow for being OK to not aspire to be a cricket. So cricket though, they would be the ones to send you their videos. Love them all.

[@Clutterbug]

Yep, I got A LOT of Cricket spaces sent to me!!

[@Vera-n7l2c]

@@Clutterbug I would assume that organising feels most like a fun hobby to Crickets, from all four categories? According to your test I my self am a butterfly, although I personally feel that I might have bee tendencies.

[@jaycarr5906]

I'm definitely either a bee or cricket, but my space is so tiny, and I own a lot, over 20 years of stuff from living in one space so long. I like a super organized space where I can find everything but with my ADHD, I sometimes forget where I put something because I keep changing my mind where I put it. But I'm getting better. I love seeing real people organize. This was interesting, I would love to see more Cass.

[@katilia16]

I think we learned crickets like to share their organized spaces 😂 we just love this stuff

[@briannegutowski5196]

Husband is definitely a ladybug and I am much more a butterfly. Love folding my towels in a specific way

[@jennifersmith8427]

I would love to be a cricket but, I am a ButterBee. I have spaces in my house where I am clearly a bee and spaces where I’m clearly a butterfly so that’s why I call myself a butterbee!😂

[@Boules99]

Aw, I've been calling myself a "pollinator" but butterbee is cuter 😅

[@JRManess]

My spouse and I enjoy driving out of town and choosing random country roads to drive down (have a full tank of gas) - the scenery is often epic and sometimes we stop and take photographs of beautiful landscapes and sunsets or open fields with beautiful barns, etc. You can always find your way back with GPS, but when starting out, it's kind of fun not to know where we're going. We also hold hands and talk a lot and it often makes us feel closer - there's time to talk through things that are important to us, without our dogs barking and the phones ringing, etc. If you take the kids, the dynamic may not be hand holding with Joe and talking, but still, it's cheap entertainment if you like just spending time with family. BTW, we always end the roadtrip by stopping to get a treat somewhere. Usually ice cream..

[@fairlyoffparents]

That's so sweet!!! 😊

[@Naomily]

I know that you didn't list this video as inspiration, but whoa. I think I need to rewatch to make a shopping list. So many things that I could immediately do and use. Thank you!

[@donnamiller4630]

From one cricket to another I love seeing how you other crickets are organized! I appreciate you guys sharing your spaces w us! 💪💞

[@theelaavar]

I love how, when you show a Butterfly space, I feel relaxed, no stress. I am a pure Butterfly! 🦋

[@Vera-n7l2c]

i also enjyothe normalisation of different Needs and styles! It is so refreshing to see, that we do not all have to conform to one method.

[@catestaid5850]

You said yourself at the close. “This was so much fun!” Thx. Would you ever consider doing a demonstration video using “found” containers, rather than bought ones? Even DT containers can add up for a seriously restricted budget. I’ve used plastic food containers, cereal boxes, gift boxes & origami boxes. 😊

[@heatherburrill]

I love that idea❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lgraps]

A "no buying solutions" video would be great! Or showing how you can take organizing products bought for their original purpose, and reuse them in another part of the house when not needed in the original spot. I did a lot of that when I moved.

[@Boules99]

I like this idea! I use tea boxes all the time :)

[@julieannemacdonald1698]

I always recommend visiting farm sanctuaries in the summer which is one of my favorite activities. I love meeting all the rescued animals and seeing what an amazing life they have after living through neglect or abuse in their former lives.

[@heatherburrill]

Love that idea❤ thanks 😊

[@bonnydunham7622]

Farm Sanctuary in Watkins Glen is one of my favorites!

[@julieannemacdonald1698]

@@bonnydunham7622 They are absolutely amazing! I was involved with rescuing a heard of neglected sheep and goats a few years ago and Farm Sanctuary was essential in finding them the most amazing homes. Over 40 animals were saved thanks to their help.

[@MrsMags91]

We are blessed to have a pool in our backyard so we hung a sheet between our patio post and projected a movie onto it to watch while in the pool.

[@Clutterbug]

Neat!

[@abbykartzinel2292]

I love that no lady bugs submitted anything! Lol! We’re like, yeah…no one wants to see inside my drawers & bins! It’s a hot mess in there but I know where my stuff is!

[@Clutterbug]

Lol!

[@hippodinoreserve6090]

@@ClutterbugPlease do more in this series. I hope these are not too hard to make. And thank you!

[@jackieo8693]

Definitely feeling like a butterfly when I'm watching this. But I have intense admiration for the cricket style.

[@whitneywilliams6437]

Okay sooo... Is it weird that this is my favorite video you've ever posted?? I am 100% a cricket, so seeing all of this organization (even if it wasn't my style) was so much fun!!

[@annaberg6505]

I'm 100% a cricket. Which was a bit of surprise to start with since I've been soooo messy. But as you have several times pinted out: a cricket is really a perfectionist, just not on top of it. When I started minimizing and simplifying our home my inner cricket has been healed! Now my decluttered home is such a retreat with hidden and micro-sorted organization. Thank you so much for your help during the last few years.

[@Holly_hamigakiko]

Love this. Since watching you, i have become an organsied butterfly (let's not talk about the before time!) My husband is a ladybug, so both macro, but lots of visible and hidden mess. Over the last year, i have been systematically decluttering and putting in organisation features in the home, which has made a massive difference. Our favourite has been our landing zone and taking off zone. We have a box each by the door to dump the little bits and bobs in, and i have a zone where i leave my things for leaving the house, so its an easy grab and go. As an agoraphobic, this has made leaving the house much easier as i don't lose everything constantly. The house is also much tidier and therefore easier to clean! Its nice to see another organised butterfly! My best friend is a cricket, so sometimes its hard not to compare myself to her! Love this and hope you do more.

[@TheReflectivePerspective]

I developed PTSD a little over five years ago from a category 5 hurricane that decimated my area and heavily damaged my house (everything is still being rebuilt, including my house). It came with a rather unexpected side of agoraphobia that I am still learning to manage (the pandemic certainly slowed the process). I'm currently having to live in an extremely chaotic environment that is a daily reminder at every turn of the event. Are there any other organizational changes you have made that you have found helpful with getting out the door? You're the only other agoraphobic that I've run into so far. So, any ideas are greatly appreciated.

[@Holly_hamigakiko]

@@TheReflectivePerspective biggest thing is more emotional self organising. The day before I leave the house, I discuss with myself (I know it sounds mad, but this is what my therapist suggested!) what’s going to happen. Eg okay, tomorrow you are going out the the museum. You have done this before and you have been safe. You will… ‘ and then run through the events. You then say that’s it’s okay if it’s scary and then list how you will cope (I go to one side and breathe). I also give myself an exit strategy so I know how I can leave. If I am going out alone, I have my headphones charged and ready and pre pick something to listen to with a backup in case I change my mind. I pre plan my outfit and pack my bag. By doing this the day before, it means I don’t have the extra emotional stress on the day I leave. When I leave, I soothe myself out loud saying things like ‘I have checked the oven is off, the doors are locked. The house is safe’ as speaking out loud feels a bit more like someone is reassuring you and you tend to be kinder that way! I have made sure I think about everything I need and they live in my landing zone or in my handbag so I’m not stressed about if I’ve lost things! Leaves the emotional energy for soothing. Other than that, I have a set time I have to be there. I like to be punctual so if I say I have to get to the supermarket by 5pm, it helps trick me into thinking I have to leave for that time rather than delaying. It is tough and annoying - especially as I want to go out places (and do if my safe person is with me) but by myself is just trickier. Be kind to yourself with it and praise yourself for every step. Reddit has a good agoraphobia group that may be of help. Good luck. Xx

[@cottrill91]

My closet is at 7mins! I am a cricket living with a butterfly husband, kids, and in a small home! Learned from you to lean into others preferences in shared spaces so the system will actually work! Thanks giving us the opportunity!

[@ema-b1h]

MY latest system- intentionality! buy much less&declutter! and trash, recycle, donate , sale the clutter - no need after that to storage that much. most of thae things i kept re organise where clutter i didnt use foe years better of dealing with it sooner than later. also try and buy used and borrow ang get stuff from hand outs- u would feel better declutter them later when time comes:)! but - great video- love this .

[@j.christian6801]

Loved seeing others spaces - I’ve always thought I was a bee after watching you from years back say “ that you will let things sit till you can do it perfectly “ that is me for sure! Thanks

[@thisnthat42]

I've often thought I am a bee because everything has a set place and I'm quite picky about putting things back in the exact right spot. I don't necessarily need to add dividers to a drawer if the items are quite large but they do get put back in the same place, in the exact same order every time. I organise for efficiency not necessarily looks although I do like seeing my stuff and my attempts to put things in a set order is one way that I like to make things visually appealing over say hiding everything in a basket like a cricket might. I also leave stuff out on purpose to remind me to take action on it. I need that visual reminder. So I have everything packed away nicely and then there are these neat little "don't forget me" piles. The couple of books on my desk that I need to read. The little stack of video games that I want to find time to play at some point. The neatly folded top that I need to sew. I see these paper trays and pretty wall baskets that people use to hide paperwork until they get around to sorting it and that doesn't work for me. I need the irritating little pile of paper to spur me on to dealing with it so I can get rid of it.

[@Margar02]

I LOVE this video format!! More of this, please!!

[@nancytim1486]

I go from ladybug to cricket depending on the room. My fun adventure is getting up early to take pictures of the wildlife. Added board and batten to the dining room so I could put large frames on the ledges of the adorable creatures.

[@smeag9280]

Great stuff here, Cass! 💛 I’m a total cricket

[@Clutterbug]

Glad you like it!

[@patriciareeps3389]

I was a teenager in the 50’s and 60’s. I loved going to the drive in. Sometimes there would be a special price for one carload. My friends and I would all pile in and have a great cheap night When I was married my husband and I would bring the kids along. There were usually two movies. The first was geared toward kids. Hopefully by the second feature for adults the kids would be fast asleep. Great memories, I’m glad you got to experience it

[@karenmaxwell1486]

I love seeing the different bug organizers! It gave me some organizing ideas too. Thank you!❤️ Can’t wait to see more videos like this one.😀

[@nanisatinrose7772]

Love this. I am a CRICKET. Visual is overwhelming and I will breakdown my breakdowns of organization. It drives everyone nuts. My middle child is the only one who is a CRICKET too.

[@katywillett2590]

I'm a butterfly married to a cricket. Absolutely love videos of successful butterflies. And the closets showing two different types. Our kitchen default is ladybug organization to accommodate us both.

[@carolv.7491]

As far as what I did this summer, stayed at an Air B and B, with timing so that my 3rd grandchild was born and I was able to watch my two grandkids!

[@Raven11177]

I think Im a 🐝 Bee. But sometimes more of an organized Butterfly 🦋 Hope to see more videos like this. 😊

[@gaylegrimes8518]

I love that her pantry has lights over each shelf

[@pyewacketkitty8404]

I'm a butterfly, and sometimes I feel like "organized butterfly" is an oxymoron. It's so hard! I love pretty things, and I literally forget I have stuff if I don't see it, but sometimes the clutter gets overwhelming, or visually tiring if that makes sense. Maybe I just have too much stuff!

[@sandrahartsell8016]

Love the video and seeing everyone's spaces and hearing about what gives away their bug style. You also asked about fun things to do. This summer instead of going on vacation we decided to do a staycation where we slept at home each night, but went somewhere within about 1 1/2 hrs or less of home each day. Here is a line-up of things we did... Day 1 visited a local covered bridge, played in the water and ate at a local restaurant we'd never tried. Day 2 visited a regional nature center that has animals native to the area (bears, wolves, otters ,etc) Day 3 visited the children's museum and state museum. Day 4 visited a local petting zoo and ate at another restaurant we've been wanting to try. Day 5 visited a local state park swimming area and playground. Both of our kids said at different times during the week that they thought they like this better than a vacation because we did so much! We had a great time with them, our son in law and of course our beautiful grandbaby, plus we saved a ton by sleeping at home instead of renting a house or hotel!

[@tonette11000]

Cas, I cannot thank you enough for including different styles in the craft areas. I've hated my design studio for decades, and I thought it was because it's the rear entry to the house and the family uses it for dogs, boots, jackets, and ALL THEIR STUFF. I now am inspired to use some of the examples from your video to help make it a calming space. I'm a cricket that's been using clear containers that I've just had lying around. I realize now, as a cricket, I need to rest my eyes by deciding on white, perhaps, or translucent containers, with more uniformity. Plus, I've never used labels, but now I think I might. In addition, I'll look in thrift stores for china cabinets or armoirs for storage, instead of using large plastic tubs. Someday I'll be able to afford installing kitchen cabinets for that uniform look.

[@marieclothildeouellette]

I'm a cricket so I love the cricket bathroom, so clean so spacious and look luxurious (to me)

[@pammorschauser2090]

I went camping in a tent. I used to go tent camping every summer when my kids were little, but haven't been in a long time. So much fun, can't wait to go again.

[@turtle5725]

Something you have to try this summer. I am terrified of heights and this summer I decided to swing from the rope swing out into the lake. (A rope tied to a giant tree where a little deck was built that you jump from and swing out over the water) Last year I almost froze with fear and had to get my husband to help. This year I grabbed onto the rope myself and swung out over the water and jumped in the lake. And then did it again! I’m 54 and can’t wait to do it again next year

[@PoppyMcKrackin]

I know I am a ladybug. That is my dream style. That being said, I was forced to become a butterfly because my husband is a butterfly. As Cass says is just easier to revert to his style because he is a visual organizer. Now that most of the shared spaces are organized for a butterfly, he is able to easily put his and my stuff away. I still do my ladybug style in my areas like my closet and in my bathroom but the rest of the house is organized for a butterfly, and now it stays relatively clutter free. I actually have grown to love the butterfly style, but I do try to keep colors consistent so I get a little bit of visual simplicity. As for anything that has to be out, I try to find the prettiest items that serve the purpose. I do also use opaque bins on our open shelves to reduce visual clutter but it is still out and easy to put away.

[@KaylasKhaos]

Thanks for this video!! I kept taking the clutterbug quiz and kept getting butterfly. But now I know I’m a “highly organized” butterfly!🦋Thanks Cas!!

[@Clutterbug]

Glad it was helpful!

[@louisehorsfall9400]

What i find interesting is how I feel by looking at the different styles, tells me more about my style than using my brain to figure it out.

[@lisaduffy8224]

have to admit looking at the cricket space just made me relax so much, I was stressed looking at the others, nothing wrong with them, they were just not me, where as the cricket I was like ahhhhh that makes sense

[@jennie9]

Loved seeing people's spaces! I really like the use of toilet paper or paper towel rolls to hold cords together. Very practical. This video reconfirmed that I'm mostly a cricket with a few bee tendencies. I lean towards minimalist, so I declutter regularly and keep only what I love and/or what's useful. I'm currently working on swapping out things that I need for others that are visually appealing to me. For instance, I want to get rid of my fake leather sofa and replace it with one that's equally as comfortable but much more beautiful. I'm also extending the depth of my window ledges and adding some beautiful wall shelves and scratchers so that I can get rid of the ugly cat trees. A little at a time as I save the money.

[@pchinn4373]

I loved seeing how other people organize. It was inspiring and I got some good ideas. Thank you!

[@joannemorace224]

I’m a cricket… kinda visual kinda hidden but micro categories… I like clear bins… and labeled detailed… I like want to know exactly what I have in my space. It’s neat as my husband and I took your test on your website and BOTH of us are crickets!! I was always organized but since downsizing it’s been crazy! We are in a much smaller home and while I should have done this a long time ago, “don’t judge me,” I’m at least doing it now! Fitting only what fits well into a container is hard… I love too many of my things!! 😂😂 gonna keep going through my things… with hope my husband will get in the grove and purge some of his stuff. For now, I will continue with my own stuff… and try to only better organize things that are not mine. Thanks so much Cas!! You’ve opened my eyes to quite a bit and understanding myself and my husband has been very enlightening!!

[@alisonsmith7162]

Cas, I love this type of video. Gives me incentive to declutter my house, so I can send it to you.

[@caro2983]

This was great, Cas! I was proud to finally be able to pinpoint someone’s style. The drive in sounds like fun!

[@Clutterbug]

It was!

[@JamieKoblas]

I love seeing all the different craft spaces. I am a true cricket but when it come to my craft-sewing room I like many things visual than I normally would, like a pegboard that holds cutting tools, spools of threads. I also have all my fabrics visible but they are all folded the same size and organized by color. Just looking at all the beautiful fabrics just makes me smile.

[@Clutterbug]

I love that.

[@stephaniee7510]

Ladybug with a bit of cricket, married to a cricket with two butterfly kids. Loved that format!

[@Johnson-k3c]

Thanks for sharing Cas ❤ I was homeless, did drugs, went into prison, where I got to know God. He changed my life. Now I have a home, a husband and a lovely year old daughter (Zoe), and a stream of income that gets me $32,000 Weekly. Plus a new identity- a child of God. Hallelujah!!!

[@juliae.8237]

I will take away the toilet paper rolls labeled for the different cords and Adrian’s book rack for his journals. I wish I had more time to be a cricket, but I lean into more general piles. Thanks for everyone who submitted videos- awesome ideas!

[@boymom2331]

I didn’t want this video to end! Loved it!

[@deloreshall5459]

Hey Cass. Loved the battle. I am a ladybug who lives with a hoarder. Good times. Thats why I have been decluttering for over a year with your help❤🐞

[@lgraps]

I'm a cricket and thought i was the most organized person i know, but this video proved me wrong!

[@marvrogers9540]

I'm a ladybug but i like my cans in a certain order for practicality. When I need to go to the store I can see what I need in literally seconds rather than hunting through all the cans

[@phyllisshand6183]

Have done something this summer that was well worth it. Not fun but very satisfying. My husband and I are painting the exterior of our home - not my idea. I am 68 years old and my husband is 65. It has saved us a ton of money but has taken us most of the summer because of weather delays. It has been rewarding. Not sure I would recommend it but good for us.

[@MsFitVegan]

Omg CONGRATULATIONS on 1 million booooo!!!!! 🥰🥰🥰🩷🥰🩷🥰🩷🥰🥰🩷🥰🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷

[@maureenedwards2388]

A Butterfly for sure. I use baskets and a few open containers. Definitely out of sight out of mind! I just appreciate you giving me an understanding of my organization style.😊

[@CJC1967ish]

I love seeing examples of real life clutter bugs organization this way! Please do more of these video 😊I’m a cello ladybug 🐞❤

[@SweetStuffOnMonarchLane]

Loved this video!! I hope to see more Butterflies' and Bees' styles (so I can see more ideas!) if you do more of these in the future! 😀 Unfortunately for me, *WORK* is where my June and July went (UR!!), but I'm going to an arts and crafts show with a friend this Saturday that I haven't been to in _years_ because of work! Hope you take some time to enjoy the rest of your summer, too! Edit: P.S.... You brought back a treasured memory for me when you talked about the drive-in. 😊 When I was a kid, my mom would pop a huge kettle of buttered popcorn, put it in a paper grocery bag, and dad would drive us all to the local drive in... us kids would be all comfy in our pajamas, and because it would often be late when we got back home, we could easily climb right into bed without having to change our clothes! I miss those simple times! 😊 🍿

[@VeeWiz-knowledgeoflife907]

I’m definitely a butterfly 🦋 but crickets 🦗 organization is aesthetically pleasing to me 😮❤

[@Margar02]

Um, Cas, can I just say that the color of your dress looks absolutely fantastic on you!

[@Clutterbug]

Oh thank you!

[@melissamcfadden9684]

I seriously just stumbled onto your Channel today and I am so thankful that I have! I am now binge-watching and unfortunately have to go to work tomorrow so we'll have to take a pause LOL. The reason I stumbled upon you is because I live full-time in a fifth wheel RV so you want to talk about limited space, I got you! These are all so fun, helpful, and kind, you are a beautiful person.

[@ashleepetrilli9740]

This video was SO helpful. It helped me realize I’m definitely not a bee. I’m a wannabe cricket but I’m definitely a Ladybug 🐞

[@LB-ku6ry]

This was the best video on how to organize for a cricket! I have struggled for years, not knowing how to make it work. I’m excited to get organizing with clear pencils and cosmetic cases. In my purse, I use plastic bags. Haha. And in my makeup case, I use plastic bags to hold all the lip colors that go together. And example would be the lip liner, the lipstick, and the lip gloss. Then I put all those individual lip color bags into one big plastic zip bag. Haha. Then I do a bag for face, and a bag for eyes. Hehe. 😅

[@leeleebee2813]

I like when you combine styles. We may need to adapt for our spaces and families. Lady Bee or Butter Bee etc. You are so clever and funny.

[@HannahRainbow88]

My (UK mum life & free) highlights of the summer holidays so far, have been: 1. Doing the library reading challenge with kiddo - his first one since finally being able to learn to read&write. I'm so proud of the amount of effort - and progress! - he's made this year 💗 He's nearly 8, with AuDHD (dual diagnoses) and is now a keen reader 🤩 2. Our local museum made 2 town history trails, so we had fun walking around and spotting the blue signs on historic buildings... I even found out that my family's "local" (pub that we go to) is actually nearly 500years old! It's mind-blowing to have so much local - and national - history on our doorstep, and I'm keen to teach it to my son, as my family have lived here for 100years. We've also booked a mini trip to Cheddar Gorge for the end of August, which I'm really looking forward to! Hubby and our boy haven't been yet, so I can't wait to share it with them and see what they think of the caves full of amazing stalagmites, stalagtites and a tonne of cheese! 😂💗 ... No really, they mature the cheese inside the caves, and the town of Cheddar is what it's named after! There's also the cliff walking trail above the caves (which I haven't done before), and the lovely museum of prehistory across the road 💗🤓 Definitely recommend it to anyone visiting the area (in between Bristol and Glastonbury - I love the Southwest of England!!)

[@Clutterbug]

That's amazing!

[@cherylmeadows2343]

I'm still working on decluttering, but I believe I am a laid back Bee. 🙂

[@cherylmeadows2343]

Also! I love the clear vinyl zipper pouches!

[@heatherburrill]

Me too❤ to both comments

[@Fl-Mamabear]

I love seeing these different bugs in real life. I'd like to see more butterfly examples.

[@Dragonswagg66]

YEEEEESSSSS !!!!! I love this !!!! please do more !!!! 😭

[@Clutterbug]

Will do!

[@magietagie]

This was great! Love seeing all the different styles in people’s home! I am looking forward to seeing more of these!

[@mariaziarnik6909]

This was insightful! I am defines lady bug! Everything is in a container and I love the look of hiding. Husband is a butterfly. He loves hooks for everything.

[@MrsPink64]

I am a ladybug. Hubby is a resistant cricket. I drive him nuts when I chuck stuff in. 😅

[@elwiub]

Loved this…thanks all involved! ❤

[@alexandradumas8863]

First time since years I went to a summer outdoor disco with some other great women and it was just amazing. Dancing until past midnight made me fell so young again 😂 repeating it next weekend…

[@ajandhaileelongacre8504]

The cricket bathroom makes me so happy! It is lovely! It makes me want to spruce up mine!

[@Clutterbug]

Yay!

[@rbdreamsart]

I’m a butterfly organizer for sure. That’s exactly how I organize and store.

[@AdrienneEESantiago]

Ah! Cas I'm so excited to get into your video! I'll stop before I fanboy but thank you so much!

[@criederer2875]

Fantastically clear examples. I am a bumblebee and I always like looking at other styles as well. Your narration is useful as well, and, of course, your enthusiasm is contagious, and your clarity really makes my day.

[@Blaire_Shoe]

My summer trip this year was to Boston, meeting up with a bunch of friends. We very quickly decided never again in a city 😂 While it was close to a few of the friend group, we did a lot of city driving, and that was Not Fun, haha. I did learn on the fly a few tricks to help with overstimulation, though, namely earplugs in crowded areas- they don't even have to be special ones, though silicone is easier to clean than foam- and stepping out for "smoke breaks" just to step away from the (delightful, yet overwhelming) situation for a bit. The problem being I don't actually smoke, so I don't have an internal timer nagging me that I need to step out 😂 Turns out I've been compensating for this for years by "social drinking" (water, that is), so that my bladder can force me to step away for a bit. I usually struggle with hydration, not on that trip though 😅 All in all it was a fantastic trip, but I was so exhausted by the end of the week that I was as happy to be getting home as I had been to meet up with everyone. Next year we're thinking mountains instead of a city!

[@betsiehammerhawk7799]

Great stuff. I want to thank the contributors, wonderful to peek into someone else's closet. I am an organized ladybug. My memory is not my strong suit, so I need organization so I am extremely happy with this channel. Thanks!