I Decluttered My Closet, and You Won't Believe How Much I Got Rid Of!

[@reallifewithali]

Come DECLUTTER and ORGANIZE your clothes with me! It's always needed! Watch this next for more decluttering and organizing. 👉🏻 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qam8eqt8nMiDfdE

[@amylittle9011]

My oldest son had so many Lego sets. When he moved into his own place, I had the same dilemma as you. Ultimately, I ended up posting the sets on Facebook for friends and family to take. People were so excited to get them. My son spent an afternoon taking sets apart and pairing them with the instructions. He actually enjoyed doing this and reminiscing. I made the stipulation that anyone wanting a set had to come to my house to pick it up. I had no intentions of driving around and dropping them off. I received several messages with photos from thrilled children and grandchildren with their completed sets. It made both my son and me so happy to see the Legos bring joy to someone else.

[@jtidema]

What a nice idea! Toys shouldn't just be stored in a closet when they can make someone else happy.

[@reallifewithali]

@@amylittle9011 I love it!

[@Fashn4LaDieS]

I kept all of each of my sons' Leggo sets. They passed them down to their child, & saved themselves a lot of $.

[@reallifewithali]

@ We do still have a lot of legos. These were just a few he didn’t love anymore. I still can’t decide. Haha.

[@zingara76]

🤓 not sure if you girl know that legos have become and investment. I’m serious they’re extremely expensive and very profitable. You could be making really nice amount of money on them, specially if they’re old sets.

[@heatherburrill]

I only buy clothing at thrift stores so I am so thankful for people who donate clothing. This is a financial decision for me, so people like you really help me out 🥰

[@reallifewithali]

@@heatherburrill ❤️

[@lynettefinnigan9540]

My aunt buys at thrift stores, when she's tired of it, she donates it back and buys new stuff. For $5-$15... she has nice clothes that everyone compliments her on, she always looks good... but she does it as an environmental issue, landfill from clothing is a terrible problem and huge waste!!

[@jennybanana2296]

We should really all just buy clothes in thrift stores (no matter what our financial situation is). 190,000 items of clothing are produced each minute which is just crazy. Always buying new clothes is quite a waste of resources. Actually, there are already enough clothes to clothe the entire world population🤷

[@kelseybailey4105]

Great video! Don't feel bad for donating things. If it doesn't work for you, let it go. You did great!

[@reallifewithali]

Thanks. ❤️

[@jtidema]

I totally agree - why on earth should you feel badly for donating? We have a local thrift shop that is the fundraising arm for a women's and children's shelter. The residents can use some of the items and the rest is sold at the store - the people are always so appreciative of anything we bring in. They are even happy to take any extra grocery shopping bags we end up with... I love bringing them things!

[@reallifewithali]

@ ❤️

[@nancyweiss612]

THANK YOU for saying you are NOT a minimalist! i have always decluttered and organized, but in the last couple years, the house has gotten away from me. add in menopause and new medication, huge size fluctuations in my weight- and well... here we are. a friend turned me on to decluttering/organizing videos. but.... most of them are also died in the wool minimalists. i have NO DESIRE to be a minimalist, BUT i do want to minimize my household inventory in that many things are no longer serving me or my family. the worst was paperwork. sorting and filing was way behind and a clutter disaster. its coming along. i give myself permission for breaks and overwhelm. i plan the next project. after it is all done, then the big cleaning begins. but im not looking at that with dread now that i have a plan. and NO minimalism. i LIKE clothes. i have to dress up for work. we have 4 actual seasons. so.... there you go. lol. then the next trick is to REALLY make careful decisions to buy or NOT. bc you want to maintain your good work. thanks :)

[@reallifewithali]

Thank you for your comment. It has taken me a couple years to realize that I don’t want to be a minimalist. I guess there are many definitions of “minimalist”, but it makes me feel better to say I am not going to be one. Less pressure!

[@heatherburrill]

I had to move because of severe long Covid and had a whole year to declutter before moving. I was absolutely amazed what I could do in 5 minutes - especially paperwork. It guarantees that you only do it with a fresh mind so every minute is super efficient and there is not time for overwhelm. I am not a minimalist either 😊 and totally relate to minimizing my household inventory to meet me at where I am at in my current life.

[@reallifewithali]

@ 5 minutes really can make a big difference!

[@andeebee2530]

I love how if you have any hesitation you just let it go! You did an amazing job. I’d put the Lego as a bulk lot for a cheap price and if it doesn’t sell within a week, I’d donate it. Once it’s gone you won’t think about it, especially if you have more.

[@reallifewithali]

@@andeebee2530 It’s true. It would be nice not to think about it! Thanks.

[@RiRisWorld4Eva]

So glad you’re back. One of my favourite KZbinrs 🎉✨

[@reallifewithali]

Aww, thank you! You just made my day. ❤️

[@Julie-n9b]

Ali, so glad to have you back! Great video! - Julie

[@reallifewithali]

@@Julie-n9b Thanks! ❤️

[@dawnsfields]

Donate the Lego and let another child have the fun of playing with them. Donate the Lego and free up your time, space and mind.

[@reallifewithali]

Thanks for your feedback. ❤️

[@valcooke6822]

You can also send them back to Lego for a credit.

[@reallifewithali]

@ oh, that’s a good idea!

[@lynettefinnigan9540]

​@@valcooke6822Really!!???

[@queenmarynovelwriter5397]

I'm proud of you for getting rid of those clothes that were too big. I remember you were struggling with that.

[@reallifewithali]

Thank you!

[@wanda5213]

Yes give it to someone who will be blessed

[@reallifewithali]

❤️

[@CharmaineNeethling]

Haven't started watching yet, but firstly want to say: a great surprise to see an upload from you🎉🎉Wonderful to have you back! ❤❤

[@reallifewithali]

Thank you! ❤️

[@PilarSantamaría-m5z]

I am very very glad you are back!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@reallifewithali]

Thank you! 👋🏻 I'm glad to be back, too.

[@jennyjenkins877]

Impressive declutter pile! I really enjoyed this comeback video and I feel inspired to get ruthless with decluttering my closet too!

[@reallifewithali]

Thank you! ❤️

[@barbstormo7030]

Hi Ali! It is great to see you! You did an amazing job on your closet! I have good intentions to sell things but, I never do and just end up dontating it all! I hope you have a great day!

[@reallifewithali]

It’s just easier to donate! 😜

[@robinmanly7381]

I went through all of my clothes and shoes, tried on everything, and donated anything that I didn't love or didn't fit. Now I wear everything I have - to the point where items are quickly getting worn out! I have an unexpected replacement goal all of a sudden Higher quality for a longer life span. No matter what season we're in, there's always something! Lol!

[@reallifewithali]

@@robinmanly7381 I have found that sometimes higher quality clothes (or I guess more expensive) sometimes don’t last that long either! Haha.

[@BlueEyedBabe03]

So nice to see you back! Sending good vibes your way. And you totally crushed this decluttering project!

[@reallifewithali]

@@BlueEyedBabe03 Thank you! ❤️

[@Tigerfan86]

that prom dress is so pretty 😍 can't believe no one wanted to buy it but then again I found that there is no rhyme or reason to what sells and what doesn't 😅

[@reallifewithali]

@@Tigerfan86 I know!

[@dgiovanni662]

High schools often ask for prom gown donations for girls who just can't afford one

[@reallifewithali]

@ That’s a great idea.

[@Fashn4LaDieS]

If the apricot colored sweater is cotton, you can dye it, with Rit dye, in the washer. Add a cup of salt to set the dye. After you remove from washer, wash a load of dirty cleaning rags, with the comet & windex still sticking to the rags, to wipe out the dye residue, b4 washing anymore clothes. Only add a teaspoon for detergent to the dirty cleaning rags, or U will get overload of suds.

[@reallifewithali]

@@Fashn4LaDieS Thanks for the suggestion!

[@HappilyOrganizedChaos]

Just found your channel and as a person who wants to live more simple and declutter more, I was really happy. I am just getting back into filming and sharing my journey towards a more minimal and simple life and I want to follow as many like minded people. Great video :)

[@reallifewithali]

@@HappilyOrganizedChaos Thanks! ❤️

[@cantocant2346]

For anyone complaining about donating clothes, please remember that keeping items you don't need or won't use is selfish hoarding. Let someone else find use in what you don't want.

[@reallifewithali]

@@cantocant2346 That’s a good way to look at it.

[@vivianleigh4809]

So glad to see you back! You did a great job decluttering your closet. For the Legos, check with your local elementary school. I’m sure there are teachers who would love to have them.

[@reallifewithali]

@@vivianleigh4809 Great idea. Thanks!

[@Laura-zx1kf]

Yay you are back! Missed you. Thanks for reviving yourself and inspiring us once again!

[@reallifewithali]

Aww, thanks! It feels good to be back. ❤️

[@susanrikimaru6630]

Great video - thanks for talking us through your thinking and decision making.

[@reallifewithali]

@@susanrikimaru6630 You’re welcome!

[@helenelindholm656]

So glad you are back Ali🧡. Great video and motivation. Great pile to get rid off👏 Take care❤

[@reallifewithali]

Thanks! You, too.

[@susanhoover1820]

Great job decluttering! It’s really hard to find a good pillow these days. Keep them and be on the lookout for new covers you love that are the right size.

[@reallifewithali]

@@susanhoover1820 Thanks!

[@kellypruitt2362]

So happy to see you and a new video. Hope you are well, missed ya❤❤

[@reallifewithali]

@@kellypruitt2362 Thank you! ❤️

[@lgibson0515]

Sooo proud of you!! ❤🎉❤😊 tyfs!😊❤

[@reallifewithali]

Thank you!

[@jtidema]

I do the same hanger thing. Very helpful when you have time to declutter!

[@reallifewithali]

@@jtidema Yes it is!

[@sianyaesponda7930]

Oh how good is to have you back ♥️

[@reallifewithali]

@@sianyaesponda7930 Aww, thanks!

[@NancyTawil-c3h]

Missed you so much, Ali! Great job! ❤

[@reallifewithali]

Thank you! ❤️

[@wendyinegbenedo1307]

So glad to see you again!❤❤❤❤😊

[@reallifewithali]

@@wendyinegbenedo1307 Thank you! ❤️

[@jackie5215]

Great video Ali! I always appreciate the motivation. I take my kids’ Legos to the local children’s consignment shop and give any money the sales make back to my kids since most were gifts anyhow. I know not everyone has the time and desire to do this but making sure each set is complete and boxing them back up neatly has become a hobby of mine! 🤪 I keep all of the original boxes and instructions. Again, not for everyone!

[@reallifewithali]

@@jackie5215 Well, I have spent hours and hours sorting and organizing Lego sets many many times! Haha. It was a hobby for me at a time, too. 😬

[@theminimalmommy438]

Girl, I'm a reseller. Here's some advice on the legos....Bundle them all together and sell at 1 price. Kids use their imaginations and will create new ideas. Love your videos. :)

[@reallifewithali]

@@theminimalmommy438 Thanks for the suggestion!

[@busyboy7635]

Glad to see you again.

[@reallifewithali]

Thank you!

[@diannewilliams4501]

So glad you’re back.

[@reallifewithali]

@@diannewilliams4501 Thank you! ❤️

[@HandsomeHenley]

Welcome back 🎉 remember, perfect is the enemy of the good.

[@reallifewithali]

@@HandsomeHenley I love it! Thanks! ❤️

[@cherylwatts6459]

Welcome back!! Time to go through my closet now!!😂

[@reallifewithali]

@@cherylwatts6459 Thanks! Good luck!

[@jessicalise4083]

Decluttering isn’t always easy, even after you’ve been at it for awhile 😅 I struggle with decluttering designer items (only own a handful) because the price that you pay is cringeworthy and some of them do actually increase in value with time… I am not a minimalist either but I try to only have excess in the categories of items I truly love and minimize as much as possible in other areas that I don’t care about as much ❤

[@reallifewithali]

I love it! ❤️

[@patty.cakes.]

So realistic. I have so many piles of things that I want to sell and they’re just sitting there. And I really wanna go sell them, but the more I look at them the more I get stressed out till I get to the point where I just go and drop everything off at the Goodwill. The struggle is so real.

[@reallifewithali]

@@patty.cakes. You’re definitely not alone!

[@sandyheredia3027]

I’m not a minimalist either, but I’m constantly declutter things I don’t use or love anymore. My house is clean and cozy😊 some people compare maximalism with hoarding. Not the case!

[@reallifewithali]

@@sandyheredia3027 ❤️

[@playingthemomgame]

Aww great video!! I need to do the same with my closet it is getting really bad. And I recognized that green shirt right away!! 💗 😀

[@reallifewithali]

@@playingthemomgame I love the shirt! ❤️

[@lauras4472]

You’re very fortunate to have a walk-in closet😊

[@reallifewithali]

@@lauras4472 I know!

[@paulakelley4845]

I agree; donate the Lego’s! Trash the clothing with stains and tears - this will save time for the donation center. Enjoy!

[@reallifewithali]

@@paulakelley4845 Thanks!

[@sockbunbunp2764]

Hey Ali, I know it’s a sensitive subject, but it really depends on how you lost the weight. If you lost it by major lifestyle changes that you’re planning on sticking with then Declutter the bigger clothes. But if you lost the weight using a drug, or some other temporary measure, then keep the clothes, the reality of our bodies at our age is that weight goes up and down. There’s nothing wrong with keeping different sizes around. Gaining weight does not mean failing, it’s just the reality of life.

[@reallifewithali]

@@sockbunbunp2764 Thanks for your thoughts. I appreciate it. ❤️

[@lennyburdick3192]

I had some cartoon glasses that in some other time line I could have / should have sold and made a fair chunk on. And there they sat waiting for me. So one day, I took them to a donation place that raises money for a cause I support and I donated them and made sure they knew they were collectible and valuable. They were thrilled and I was happy. A win win!

[@reallifewithali]

Thanks for your story. ❤️

[@croccatcher]

New subscriber amazing job of decluttering your clothes. I did mine few months ago and I got rind of so much.

[@reallifewithali]

@@croccatcher Thank you!

[@karenbergeron4734]

Donating the Legos to a toy drive would be a good thing to do. You don't get the money, but you will feel good that some needy kids will be so happy to see them. Also, it is a good time to donate to a winter coat drive.

[@reallifewithali]

@@karenbergeron4734 Thanks for the ideas!

[@zingara76]

You could always take your cloths to a local thrift store. My self is a big proponent for thrifting. After my baby I gain weight, not in a bad way, but I’m a little bit bigger and that’s ok i honestly was to skinny I’m now normal weight. Anyway I been going thrifting to get new clothes and I’m so happy that so many people are cleaning their closet because it has helped me find cool cloths for low prices.

[@reallifewithali]

@@zingara76 Good idea!

[@ElaineBelton]

Great job Ali. I am decluttering ❤

[@reallifewithali]

Thanks! Good luck!

I declutter twice a year, recently did a winter declutter. Things seem to "hatch out" inside of closets. Maybe when I'm out of the house it happens. Much to donate this past month.

[@reallifewithali]

Haha! It’s true!

[@courtneymarie8728]

My mom kept a huge Lego bin from when I was younger & gave it to me when I had my own kids 🥰 maybe put them in storage for now? Give them to a neighbor or someone with a toddler. My kids loved to go through them

[@reallifewithali]

@@courtneymarie8728 Great idea. Thanks.

[@wallashakalla]

I donate and buy donated all of the time. I have a running donation bag in my closet for things I don’t wear or don’t like the fit of. When that gets full, it goes to the thrift store.

[@reallifewithali]

@@wallashakalla I usually have a bin like that, but I guess I forgot about it. Haha.

[@GinaAdams-tw7lh]

Another little boy would love the lego, donate it and free up YOUR space😊

[@reallifewithali]

@@GinaAdams-tw7lh It’s true! Thanks.

[@absinthemindedcat]

i keep a small box in my closet so if i put an item on and dont like it i can chuck it in the box rather than putting it back into my closet then when its full i take it to donation

[@reallifewithali]

@@absinthemindedcat I’m trying to do that! I guess I don’t know where my bin for donations went. Haha.

[@DawnStafford-ez4mp]

I just decluttered my closet and put a new shoe rack in there and it’s beautiful! About the Legos - Donate them. Just get them out of the house.

[@reallifewithali]

I love nicely organized shoes! ❤️

[@hazelmeldrum5860]

All your empty hangers bring them to the front of your rail then it is a visual clue that you can hang an item up.also your returns is that the best place to keep them out of site out of mind. I now keep a donate box .just before i take the items away i check, sometimes if i wobble i leave in for the run to the charity shop

[@reallifewithali]

@@hazelmeldrum5860 Good ideas. Thanks!

[@jeanettekvinlaug2772]

I would set a date on selling the Lego. If it is not out of your hose by, for example, 20. Desember, donate them. If you dont have the time to look troughneach set to check for each piece, donate them now. 😊

[@reallifewithali]

Good idea. I’m not sure I’m strong enough to do it. Haha.

[@molee8863]

Drop the Legos off at a school, after school program, daycare or a park, another kid would love it ❤.

[@reallifewithali]

@ Thanks for the tip!

[@kaydublin5164]

I return everything we/I do not like or never used, I’ll never throw anything out.😊

[@reallifewithali]

@@kaydublin5164 I always return things, too.

[@Janeva08]

Missed You!❤Jannike from Sweden 🇸🇪

[@reallifewithali]

Thank you! ❤️

[@catherineross7776]

I love it ... "I like things"....honest. Us too :-)

[@reallifewithali]

@@catherineross7776 Haha. Thanks!

[@heatherburrill]

Or you could do toy swaps with kids friends. It is super fun done as a trade blanket style swap

[@reallifewithali]

That’s a great idea, too!

[@valerierawlins832]

Nice work :)

[@reallifewithali]

@@valerierawlins832 Thanks!

[@lisafitzpatrick885]

Hey! We tried to sell Legos but couldn't so we donated to the Ronald Macdonald house.you know that since u lost weight u would buy new ones bc it would b a different style u like. Right?. Now for returning items out of sight out of mind. Leave returning items where they r on the floor by ur bedroom door so u can see them. You'll b mad & go do returns

[@reallifewithali]

Haha. I like that idea of leaving returns on the floor. That would drive me crazy!

[@pen5532]

DONATE ALL THE LEGGOS!!!! I did it...huge relief and some kids/parents are going to be so excited to find those in a thrift store

[@reallifewithali]

@@pen5532 Thanks! I’m struggling because my son still plays with them. The sets I have in my closet are really just a few that he didn’t seem to care about. I’m going to try and donate them.

[@pen5532]

@reallifewithali My son was the same still playing with his leggos, but he never noticed when I gave several away. Kind of sad, but my son is now 15 and the last declutter of his room....he bagged up all his leggos except the people and we donated all the bricks. :-( I have two older boys, and I knew this was coming, but ugh...my baby is growing up!

[@reallifewithali]

@ Sad! My baby is still 10, but he’ll be 15 before I know it!

[@M_B_44]

I love your hair I'm down 68 lbs thanks to you

[@reallifewithali]

@@M_B_44 Aww, thanks! Way to go! 👏🏻

[@kathyesargent9088]

Keep a declutter box in your closet when you put something on and don’t like it decutter right away.❤

[@reallifewithali]

I did have that…I guess I don’t know what I did with it and forgot. Haha. Thanks for reminding me!

[@eileenlehonnyberg1576]

Sometimes on food you can call customer service instead of returning although you did say it was Sam’s club.

[@reallifewithali]

@@eileenlehonnyberg1576 Thanks!

[@carrieschnug9830]

I know I have a problem when I say to myself..”no that’s cute, dont get rid of that”! I need to get rid of more stuff.

[@reallifewithali]

Haha. I struggle with that too. It may be cute, but does it look cute and feel cute on me? 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@annw1395]

Congratulations on maintaining your weight loss! Would that i could say the same🙄 You could always ask around with friends to see if any of them want the Legos. Good to see you! ❤

[@reallifewithali]

@@annw1395 Thanks!

[@heatherburrill]

Dawn soap put directly on a stain gets almost everything out. Try it and tell me how it works for you

[@reallifewithali]

@@heatherburrill Thanks! I’ll try it!

[@donnakline8909]

Here from Midwest Magic cleaners

[@reallifewithali]

@@donnakline8909 👋🏻 Hi! Thanks for coming!

[@Lisa-ee5ev]

I've tried all the hangers. Started with the white plastic. Then thought that wood was the way to go and spent far too much $ on going all that. Still didn't like it. The wood takes up too much room and did not make the closet look any neater. Big disappointment. Finally...3rd hanger round...the velvet hangers! The only way to go. Wish I would have went with white or gray, but started with black and just kept adding. Someday when I am rolling in dough, I will replace the black with white, but otherwise, I am completely satisfied!

[@reallifewithali]

I’ve seen the black velvet hangers at Sam’s Club and am always tempted! 😆

[@marilyndietzman-vx5ts]

Keep pillows if they are goose down - - if that works for you.?

[@reallifewithali]

@@marilyndietzman-vx5ts They are definitely down, but that’s all I know!

[@joanncarlson5762]

I love putting legos in containers and putting them in Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes.

[@reallifewithali]

@@joanncarlson5762 Great idea. Thanks!

[@heatherburrill]

You could try selling the Lego packs all together and if they don’t sell in a week just donate them.

[@reallifewithali]

Good idea. Thanks!

[@susettedavis]

I would donate the Legos. Another option is to sell them "As Is" asking a little less for the set.❤❤❤❤❤

[@reallifewithali]

@@susettedavis Ooh, I like that idea. Thanks!

[@anetteholm6384]

Try dish soap on the stain, or just rubb little washing powder on the stain and then wash it as usual.👍 Donate the lego!

[@reallifewithali]

@@anetteholm6384 Thanks!

[@jenocean824]

Do you have a women's and children's shelter nearby? If so, that would be the best place to donate the Legos and any other toys in good condition. Also, any clothes that are in good shape and winter coats.

[@reallifewithali]

@@jenocean824 Great idea, thanks!

[@Fashn4LaDieS]

The "IT" colors for this Fall are Maroon & Concrete Gray. Burgundy or Red can sub for Maroon. Vests, cardigans, full skirts, pleated plaid, wool skirts, long blazers, silk scarves, natural colored, animal prints, brooches, chunky chain jewelry, & earrings, piled on jewelry, vintage brown mink or faux fur, leather, Denim on Denim, denim skirts, trench coats, fringe, bows, are all the rage, so don't toss those, but ripped jeans & skinny jeans are out of style.

[@reallifewithali]

@@Fashn4LaDieS Good thing…maroon is a color I wear a lot of. 😬

[@pgmaxtwo]

Donate. I just to a donate bag of clothes in. Most were new with tags that I haven't worn in a year and work just decided new uniform is black polos. Ugh. More to go now. How do you style black pants and black polos when everyone else is in colorful scrubs. Nice thing is though, my wardrobe just completely simplified.

[@reallifewithali]

@@pgmaxtwo ❤️

[@michelesusanne1]

Did you make a video about your health and weight loss?

[@reallifewithali]

@@michelesusanne1 No I haven’t. I’m not sure I will. I may do a Q&A in the future and can discuss it.

[@juliewright2795]

Great to see you back! Personally, I would donate the legos. If you were on your payroll, how much would it cost to pay you to sort and sell the legos? I don’t think you would come out better. Give yourself an hourly rate in your head and if the time it takes isn’t profitable, donate 😊 Oh, and your hair looks amazing!

[@reallifewithali]

@@juliewright2795 Thanks! I love the idea. ❤️

[@nolasavedmysoul]

I actually thought the striped shirt really suited you when you held it up

[@reallifewithali]

Oh thanks! I still have it. 😬

[@hellosteph9206]

Hi! You could find a women's shelter that accepts children, donate the clothes and Legos. Something for the kids to play with!

[@reallifewithali]

@@hellosteph9206 Great idea. Thanks!

[@itsbittersweetest]

donate the legos, it's so worth getting rid of inventory

[@reallifewithali]

It’s so hard! One day…

[@terrilloyd3691]

See if the board of education has a prom dress give away program that you could give it to.

[@reallifewithali]

@@terrilloyd3691 Thanks for the suggestion!

[@LG-zv9oh]

Try selling Legos, place a time limit. Then donate to a library. Some libraries have a certain day they designate for Lego builds, crafts etc.

[@reallifewithali]

That’s a great idea. Thanks!

[@kimberlylamitie2869]

Legos are expensive, but the money was spent and they were enjoyed. Let the Legos go to a child who otherwise may not be able to afford such a toy. As for the prom dress, our local high school accepts used prom dresses and offers them to young ladies who cannot afford such an expense. Don’t worry about recovering your spent money but think of ways to help another child. Pay it forward. 😊

[@reallifewithali]

@@kimberlylamitie2869 ❤️

[@HandsomeHenley]

Could you please donate the prom dress to an organization specifically for prom dresses to underprivileged kids. There are many of these organizations even if you have to send it thank you.

[@reallifewithali]

Great idea. Thanks!

[@jodischoolcraft9188]

Typically donation centers don’t have time to deal with things with stains and rips Better off just looking for a textile box to drop them in

[@reallifewithali]

Thanks!

[@EsterHorbach-it9tb]

I'd never give away clothes with stains and rips. The condition doesn't have to be pristine like new, but still ok.

[@reallifewithali]

Thanks for the suggestion. I cut out the part where I talked about that. I struggle with deciding what to do with them.

[@chanboubou9245]

The solution might be not decluttering regularly, but NOT buying. Make your research and see the ecological catastrophe of that over consumption of clothes. When I see all those ridiculous videos on decluttering , it makes me cry!!

[@reallifewithali]

Yes, I do know that. I am trying hard to be more aware of what I’m buying and why. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@chanboubou9245]

@@KB--- I am a volunteer in a donation centre. We are so discouraged at times, we feel overwhelmed, we recieve hundreds of bags and boxes every week. As you say, people consider us as a dumping ground, you can't even imagine the state of the clothes we recieve, and 70 to 80% of what we get is unsellable. We give that stuff to another association which will sort it out and then what's left is shipped to Africa....more exactly to dumping grounds there... So please, people, forget about fashion, fast fashion, ultra fast fashion and all that rubbish, buy quality pieces and keep them!!!

[@ellenherman9543]

They have places to donate prom dresses only...for people who can't afford new. !

[@reallifewithali]

@@ellenherman9543 Thanks. I’ll look into it.

[@kellyjordan1993]

Get rid of the Lego’s……donate!!

[@reallifewithali]

Ahh, it’s so hard!

[@Fashn4LaDieS]

Never let WOOL touch CARPET. Carpet, even polyester carpet has an insect in it, called "wooley bears," which eat holes in wool, like a moth.

[@reallifewithali]

@@Fashn4LaDieS I’m not sure I had any wool on the carpet. 🤔 I’m trying to think what it would be you’re talking about. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@Fashn4LaDieS]

You were saying something about leaving some clothes on the floor. I hope they weren't wool sweaters, or suits.

[@reallifewithali]

@@Fashn4LaDieS I see. Haha. I still don’t remember. I don’t leave clothes on the floor. I leave a lot of other stuff on the floor though! Haha.

[@Fashn4LaDieS]

@@reallifewithali Well, there are some things in life, just not worth hanging up.

[@pattybranchess6655]

With legos I'd suggest to put on sale for a month and if they don't find a home, you can offer them for free.

[@reallifewithali]

@@pattybranchess6655 Great idea, thanks!

[@kristiluce2838]

Definitely donate the Legos

[@reallifewithali]

@@kristiluce2838 I’ll try! 😬

[@coleenpeterson5739]

Looking at all the comments, this will be an unpopular idea but I kept all my son's Legos because I had the space to store them. My grandsons love playing with their dad's Legos.

[@reallifewithali]

@@coleenpeterson5739 It’s not unpopular. I am definitely going to keep plenty. We just have WAY too many. The sets in this video were some my son and I decided he doesn’t care too much about. We have plenty left! Haha.

[@lindabourketempleton4040]

Why put empty hangers up , I like uniform hangers pick one type is my style and I turn hangers so I know what I’ve worn and no clothes anywhere else no boxes