30 Bags in 30 Days || Declutter Challenge || Day 32

[@duncandy]

OMG, Sophia, what a blessing in disguise that you decluttered the basement BEFORE it flooded! I'm sure it would have been a royal pain beyond the annoyance and aggravation of drying everything out. I'm so glad that it wasn't worse.

[@MissyRenfro1]

Willy is seriously the cutest thing on Earth. His little personality is so adorable. 200 million liters! And the rug smells like wet dog hair! HaHa! So cute!

[@mygreatchallenge]

+Missy Renfro i am waiting for some seriously hot weather to go outside and wash those rugs so they can air dry and be deodorized.

[@MissyRenfro1]

+My Great Challenge I'm right there with you! I do that very thing every summer!

[@trishamansfield1623]

+My Great Challenge i love your videos..you may have showed a last name you didnt want to share in this video...

[@safepethaven]

Sophia, you deserve the biggest "atta-girl" award for such great progress. Books are very hard for me to part with too, but as each decades passes and as the stages of my life change, it gets a bit easier to part with certain categories of books. The remainder of my books, someone will probably drop off at the local library on the way to my burial - and I can't promise I won't reach out from the casket and grab a few back in with me LOL!

[@MarisaAndChew]

+SafePet Haven hahahah I always say I want to be buried with my down pillow, comforter, a nighie with NO BRA and my favorite books! HAHAHAHAH Grave robbers would be so disappointed to find me... ;)

[@CutTheFat]

Willy is the best! The rug smells like wet dog, and then him coming and hugging you to let you know he finished his homework. It just makes my heart burst!! :) You did a great job with purging books - have you ever thought of doing a book club/book nook type of video once every few months talking about one of your favorite books?

[@susanelliott4728]

knowing how much you love books, I was shocked when you started letting books go. You should be very proud of yourself great job.

[@MarisaAndChew]

My jaw dropped when I saw today was books!! Awesome!!! I am one of those people who if I don't fold the clothes as i take them out of the dryer I let them pile up in baskets so I literally fold everything as I pull it out of the dryer, one item at a time, make my pile on the dryer and then toss my next load into dry. Surprisingly it only takes about 3-5 minutes to fold a GIANT load of laundry when I do it that way and then it is ready to either be delivered or picked up by the kid who owns it! When my kids were little the laundry was in the basement and the basement wasn't finished so I didnt want a toddler or infant down there and I would bring baskets up to fold but honestly, later rarely came and it was more like pull what i need and put it on. So happy I switched to this method now that the kids are older, means when the laundry is done it is actually DONE and I don't have piles of it anywhere in the house waiting to be folded or sniffed to see if its clean anymore! LOL I think you could do a whole channel on the Great Laundry Battle of the 21st Century though... we really do seem to think of laundry as a HUGE chore when in reality it doesnt take much time at all!!

[@TheEnglishRose77]

As a fellow book lover, huge kudos to you for parting with 30 books! Books are treasures! Prior to our last move, I gave a ton away so I'm building up my library once again! :) "Opinions are like noses ... everyone's got one." ;) Ha ha! I say keep as many books as make you happy!

[@melissac.5948]

From a fellow book lover -- basements can be damp and this encourages mold and mildew on your books. Also, basements are flood prone. Books attract dust and microorganisms and even book lice -- ew -- and can be quite dangerous to your health. Librarians often get some extremely serious diseases from books. After finding these things out, I regulated the humidity in my home, and ruthlessly got rid of all but my most valuable and irreplaceable books. I got new glass-doored bookcases and tossed all my dust jackets. I now meticulously vacuum each and every book with a hepa-filtered vacuum twice yearly in addition to my light, weekly vacuuming. I switched to ebooks. My immune system is compromised, and even though I loved my book collection, I really didn't want books to be the thing that did me in.

[@annecharley1133]

+Melissa C. You're right. Bookcases with glass doors are the way to go. Saves sooo much cleaning and protects the contents really well.

[@colleens5014]

Sophia I knew you meant business decluttering your home when your getting rid of books . Wow. So proud of you.💕

[@nboyer62]

I had to pause this video and comment. Willie is precious, so adorable and very "serious". What a nightmare, I have lived that scenario several times myself as a kid. Our basement used to flood when it rained, fun times!! Glad it all worked out. 😊

[@scnordlund]

You dont have to apologize for keeping books. Everyone has something they treasure. I love books, but i love that i can keep it all digital since i move a lot. I have minimized almost everything except tools, tools for sewing, weaving, woodwork, metalwork, cameras etc. They are so full of potential, i can do so many things with them, i love it.

[@CreateOneDay]

Sophia, you're on a roll! Go! Go! Go! Great job!

[@JacquelineLP]

You did great Sophia! Pat yourself on the back! One of my favorite sayings is: "Just because a turtle moves slow doesn't mean he's not moving!" 👍🏾

[@momof2boys160]

Happy Mother's Day Sophia! (Yes I know it's Sunday, but had a minute today) You are doing great! You are inspiring me and my 7 year old to declutter, so don't you be hard on yourself. We are among the many who think you are fabulous and get more fabulous every day. Enjoy your wonderful family Sunday and relax.

[@Tinamar65]

Sophia, I love when you are lying because the longer your videos are the better!! Thank you for the book recommendations and yes - you did very good!

[@michelemcgill1720]

I like the empty spaces in the bookcases and the dolls on a shelf without books. Love your silver hair slides too.

[@gillianturner9218]

Your poor dear having a flooded laundry I know from experience how much work that causes. I thought I was the only person on earth to have a cat called Vesper. Keep up the good work you are helping me sooo much getting my house in order.You are an inspiration you really are.Thank you so much.

[@rickphillips3860]

What a good thing you cleaned out all of the stuff in that area before 'the flood'!

[@MarisaAndChew]

+Anne Nonamouse I thought the SAME thing!!! Imagine how upset they would have been had they lost some of that stuff, especially since most of it is memorabilia and irreplaceable! A great eye-opener as to why we need to keep our spaces organized and things properly stored!!

[@mariejeanne9461]

Sopia , I so loved your discussion and information regarding your books for your degree and the subject you specialised in. Great subject matter and so interesting. Good conversation. Willie, so cute, those big brown eyes and that earnest little face, makes your heart melt.

[@rowy19]

Hi Sophia. My name is Gail. I am loving watching your videos. Please don't get downhearted and dispondant. You were quite upset and overwhelmed the other day and I felt for you. You are doing great!!!! When you look back at what you have achieved and you see your new streamlined house it will all have been worth it. Keep up the good work. ( sorry about your flood, you didn't need that to add to your stress)x

[@jenniferannfox2316]

I totally get it about the books. I have alot as well. I am a Women's Health nurse practitioner and have more gynecology /womens health and also a colposcopist/ and forensic examiner so I do have interest similar to yours as well. I wouldn't apologize for it. I think women who have a career or special interest will understand about the books. Thank you for all the work you do in that field. Psychology is very interesting and although I typically am on on the clinical part of GYN and women's health I have over the past 25 years also seen just about anything unfortunately and alot of physical illness is caused by psychological events or stress. You are doing great! I enjoy this series.

[@annecharley1133]

+Jennifer Ann Fox (Feathers in the Nest) You're so right about psychology. It touches all our lives and is important on some level in all careers.

[@irenelloyd4247]

Love you talking about your books ! I'm going to be lost when you stop this series Sophia 😥❤️

[@Myeverydaywifelife]

Looks good Sophia! I like mixing up my book shelf with decorative items, this way it is more pleasing to the eye and it is not a sea of books. Also like displaying books throughout the house in different ways not just on book shelves.

[@Myeverydaywifelife]

+Myeverydaywifelife Also you can display some books vertical some horizontal to break up the space.

[@Rhonda_Godsdaughter]

Oh my!! My daughter Selena would love to live in your basement. She LOVES books. She reads a lot! She reads beyond her years. She wants a book shelf in her room so she can start collecting some of her favorite books and authors. I think you doing this was great. People shouldn't have anything to say, because you are doing the one thing you said you never would and that is get rid of books. Bravo to you!!!! xoxo

[@mygreatchallenge]

+Spanky Cola so true

[@Lesaphine]

I have trouble parting with books as well. However, a while back I went through my books and at the end of it, I was able to get rid of an entire one of those tall bookshelves. We have a store here called Half Price Books and every year they have a clearance sale at the fairgrounds (THOUSANDS of books) where all of their books are $2 and under. It is a huge event that I go to every year so I'm sure I will acquire another whole bookshelves worth of books eventually. For now, though, it's amazing having that extra space since I live in an apartment. Awesome progress with the decluttering. You give me inspiration!

[@snickety13]

You did great Sophia ! 👍 , Willie was so sweet hugging you after he did his homework, and funny saying the rug smelled like wet dog LOL. Both your boys are sweet! . Lol @ you calling Scott a goofy looking teen 😁😀.

[@amyhowell4000]

Hi Sophia. I did miss you yesterday. Wow talk about disaster for you and the boys to clean up. Good to hear you managed to get it all cleaned up. I love it when you lie about the video time. Bring on the long ones. I think you have done well parting with your books. Be very proud of yourself. xxxxx

[@donnawiseman9311]

Sophia, I am ALWAYS impressed with your videos and with all you accomplish. You are so amazing! I look forward to each video. They are such an inspiration to me. I have been decluttering along with you and have been amazed at the "stuff" I have found to pass on or trash, because I keep a Goodwill bag on hand all the time...have for years, and I really didn't think I would find much. I am doing good, as well! Thanks so much for sharing with us!

[@nboyer62]

Sophia, I absolutely love your true crime collection, it's my all time favorite thing to read. I'm definitely going to pick up "Mind Hunter", it looks very interesting. I see so many books that I want to read, I have to keep pausing the video so that I can write them all down!! Lol

[@CassandraCain]

Doing my bachelor in psychology in Germany right now. Love to hear you talk about your work. In my standards you did great!

[@kmblanco1]

I think you should ditch the big box bookcases, start in the area that you just got rid of the dresser, and create built in bookcases so you can turn the basement into a library. And then build more bookshelves where the big box ones are now. You did an awesome job in the office, and you could keep all of your books together... You'd probably have a lot of room to grow as well. I'm actually surprised that with your love of books, you don't have a room designated as a library. Anyway, proud of your progress tonight. I know it's tough!

[@Titus77]

I think you did great!! If you love books and they make you happy I say keep them. I think it's awesome that you are showing your boys the value of reading. My mom taught us to love reading and its marked my life in many positive ways.

[@kimberlyknepp6634]

I am very impressed that you let go of more books! I love books too and have a very hard time letting them go, but I do tend to re-read my favorites! You have done a wonderful job decluttering, you are such an inspiration!

[@SuperHappyScrapper]

Your binders are the "old school Pinterest" I still have several filled with card and scrapbook layouts I don't want to part with either.

[@AshleyFaulkner]

So excited to see u load another video. I was going crazy without my Sophia fix. I love this decluttering. it is helping me with my house. you are amazing and doing a great job. I love watching your videos.

[@andreaatkinson2251]

You did amazing with the books. Way better than I could because I can't part with books even when I want to. Horrible about the flood but aren't you glad you did all the decluttering. So much less to deal with than if it had happened a few weeks ago.

[@ConsiderMeCoffeed]

I love you magazine binders, I do the same thing. Willy is so cute..2000 liters of water! Adorable

[@orsie200]

I just finished AN UNQUIET MIND. Loved it! Sorry for multiple posts!

[@anniejournals7578]

Books are my weakness!!! You did GREAT!!! Willy is soooo cute!!!!!

[@songbird7777777]

You did a great job, Sophia! You can be very proud of yourself!Like you, I cannot give up my book, so I know how hard it was for you!

[@JaxFLGirl1222]

Great job Sophia! 😀

[@Nanasews4]

It's normal to clear out, then 30 days later , go through your saved items again...Surprise!...you get rid of another large amount. Maybe, photo folders ,could be placed up higher, just in case , of another flood. Donate books to Library's book sale.. Your doing very good Sophia!

[@CC-fy9jj]

Way to go Sophia!!! So enjoyed hearing about your educational background and your line of work .👍 For all of your hard work🙂

[@debraornouski8632]

You obviously have a great love for books, you are so passionate about them, those are the things you should have is what you love, you did great!!!

[@karla307cakes]

Fantastic Job! You are very inspiring Sophia! I hate to see these end but you would have nothing left! Anyway as long as they are posted forever we can watch them when needed! Thank-you for that!

[@ParodyLaurinha]

My father doesn't understand why I can't get a library card instead of buying the bugs, but just like you I have to have my books... I love them!!!!

[@Lizbetstyle]

Way to go Sophia! Good job on your books. Bet you are glad you did so much decluttering in your basement and storage rooms or there would have been more of a mess when the sink spilled over.

[@evilredcaboose]

Thought about starting a little neighborhood library? A small cupboard on a post with plexiglass in the door? Put the books you're done reading in there and neighbors can take them, leaving the same amount for others. Share you love of books that way

[@susannels4884]

Love Little Libraries and use them on a regular basis!

[@Rachelssummer]

Sophia you are an amazing wonderful organizer!! I love books as well but yes we need to purge them from time to time. I have started doing the 30 day challenge, is amazing how much stuff we collect. Thank you for always being an inspiration to me and all of the people that watch your videos.

[@mygreatchallenge]

+Rachelssummer you re welcome, I am glad it's working out for you

[@locdqueen8693]

Hi Sophia, my name is Charzetta and I just started working on my Bachelor's degree in early childhood development. I want to be a child psychologist. I'm glad you kept your books because I've been wanting to start reading books on mental illness. I'm going to purchase Mind Hunter first. Thank you.

[@mindy2975]

Thank you for recommending Paco Underhill to us. I'm reading why we shop and so far it is really good. You are doing great with the series. So proud of you :)

[@Alex-ik1rl]

Great job Sophia! I enjoy your videos and have been inspired to do more stuff around my house, but have not been watching them very long and am hampered by a real lack of skill in this area. Additionally, I am touched by the respect you demonstrate towards your husband and children and their possesions. You don't just toss out what you think needs to go. I really admire that. I am curious though, do Scott or the boys actually do any chores, projects, jobs around the house? It sounds from things you say that you do everything yourself. Am I misunderstanding this whole thing? In any case even if this is true, it is purely your choice and you do it very well and with great enthusiasm..

[@bethc1435]

Way to go Sophia! Doing great 😀

[@chrisrules1014]

I love your books! Thumbs up for getting rid of as many as you did. Books always give me comfort in some weird sort of way, so I understand how you feel about parting with your books. Can't wait to see what you tackle next.

[@Sissytaz]

Great job, it's always difficult to let go of books that you love.

[@marlaw4141]

This series is such an inspiration. I recently found your channel and it has motivated me to review some of the items I've held onto. Funny how a second look makes these items unnecessary. Thank you so much for this series!!!

[@joannporter3882]

Wow check you out girl!!!! You did great!!!! I love to see bookshelves with a bunch of books on them. Now, I am not a reader. I wish I was but I'm not. I'm very bad about actually finishing a book. However, I love having them around me and yes I love the way they smell. I think they're pretty and can be very decorative.

[@PinkLemonade2020]

John Douglas writes amazing books. I am a hypnotherapist/psychoanalyst with a strong interest in forensic psychology. Would love a vlog about your work etc, if you have time to do one please? Loved the 32 days of decluttering. I have been doing the same. Our local charity shop is getting used to seeing me every couple of days with a car full of stuff - I use the British Red Cross for my donations. Love love love your vlogs x

[@denisetaylor3332]

Wet dog hair! 😂😂😂😂😂😂 You did bale out! But it was water! Well done you 👍🏻🇬🇧

[@jeannebowes2898]

Friday I only made it to Costco, cleansheets but that is about all I accomplished today. Someways are like that..

[@cherylcoolidge8249]

Besides being so encouraging to others through your videos, you are also an awesome Mama. I can tell that from the precious boys you have.

[@mygreatchallenge]

+Cheryl Coolidge thank you Cheryl

[@redfernjewelry]

Really enjoy hearing your book recommendations! I collected hundreds of ethnic jewelry books before there was internet access and I can't bare to part with them. Maybe Willy can tell me why I don't get any fur when I brush the dog but it's all over my clothing and floats around everywhere!

[@jessicajuul]

You did an amazing job with the books Sophia!!! Lots of love from Sweden!

[@bexb5105]

Books, books, books! I love all the books! Surround me with books! ;) xxxx

[@karenthomas3689]

You have the best kids!! Love them.

[@kellyb228]

You did great!!! I know books are hard for you to get rid of so round of applause for you!!!

[@colleens5014]

Sophia your always so interesting to listen to. Love your stories.

[@jenniferw1191]

Great job! One less heavy box to carry if you ever move.

[@margaretc2015]

omg..I could spend so much time reading your library!!! love it

[@cherylnettles8027]

Great job, Sophia!

[@Glory0223]

I think you are doing fabulous because I know how hard it is to get rid of books:) It's painful! Your little one is so sweet!

[@skysieskye2860]

Wow! Awesome job! Really suprised you let so many go!

[@janicenapoleon1911]

You are doing great!! Glad you let go some of the books from your library:).

[@loie66]

Sophia, I can't believe you let so many books go......great job!!!

[@mygreatchallenge]

+loie66 neither can i

[@annecharley1133]

Omg, you attacked the books!! Agree, books are great, but occasional light pruning is good too. Loved 'Memoirs of a Geisha'. Brings back memories of becoming a mum. I was reading it in late pregnancy, took it into hospital thinking I would have plenty of time lounging in bed to finish it there! Lol! It must have been another year before I finally got through it. Hope the 'wet dog' disappears soon!

[@emarm100]

I am amazed you can remember what all those books are about!

[@mygreatchallenge]

+Ellen MC i love books. It helps.

[@isabellerininger6249]

I seriously have a similar problem with books.....I recently donated (brace yourself) 9 BOXES of books to our school and local library. Hardest. Day. Ever. Great job!!!

[@OurFamilyHomeLife]

You did good!!

[@Jessie-fl1rr]

You did amazing!

[@Katie96519]

I LOVE Linda Castillo's Kate Burkholder series. I always look forward to her new books. :)

[@mygreatchallenge]

+Katie Lawrence I ll have to check out her other ones

[@thestillwitch]

You did amazing! I have a hard time letting go of books too.

[@annamichael8221]

Well done Sophia... we are waiting for the next video keep going....

[@Kristina-gz2wu]

Sophia, you had two books that I've read, Angela's Ashes and the Dickens book, with the green cover. KZbin also has like a book club for those who love books, you shoud check it out and maybe have a second channel suggesting books to read.

[@msmaep123]

you inspire me every time i watch your channel

[@PastelpricelessBlogspot]

You did an amazing job! Very proud of you!!

[@laurahatley3948]

Sofia, you should scan all these things! Then you'll have them but they don't take up space. I scanned 2000 pictures using a photo scanner and have backups now. Photo scanners are easy, you can do it while watching youtube. Unfortunately scanners weren't around when my kids were little so I don't have copies of their art.

[@colleens5014]

Sophia I love those kind of books true crime stuff any other good ones to read .wrote down all the books today you said were good.😃

[@winxclub2573]

Love your videos I was going to start with you but the I got sick for 4 weeks so I couldn't do it. The good thing is I'm better & I'm cleaning my papers & old books today.👏

[@piakarlson8289]

Hi Sophia! Thank you for this series, you are an amazing women and I just love your videos. Can you maybe do a series with book tips? Take one or to books you loved to read per video, maybe do one book tip per month? I have bought a book you said you love and I'm looking forward to read it ❤️. I need to order some from Us, because I live in Sweden. Keep up your good work, it's not just tiresome physical, it's so hard mentally. Done that journey twice when I had to move. Sending some strength and love from Sweden, Pia

[@aurorinezori9876]

Bravo Sophia !!!!!!!

[@teresasalowitz5113]

just adore your videos I so enjoy them I too am a book lover I plan on getting couple of the books you recommended however when you did your first clean you received a new book in the mail and you were talking about it was a mail order bride I believe and you said that it was a sequel I was wondering if you could post with the name of that book is if you can recall and the author I know the book you said was not out in the US yet but I definitely want to read them thank you so much sending you blessings and your family

[@mariatorres231]

That so great what you did I am so happy for you , you inspire me so much thank you for that.

[@tonpap]

Sei Molto brava, Sophia!

[@edorsey4856]

Good job and thanks for the book recommendations. I am going to Barnes and Nobles right now (well after I type this) and get a couple of them. Thanks!

[@thismomslife7658]

Another great video! Books are difficult for me too, but you did a good job. Thank you for adding my channel to your links.

[@shalinbreanne86]

I went to school for psychology too for my interest in forensic/criminal psychology. It's so interesting! I am so jealous of your true crime book section!!

[@shalinbreanne86]

I can't remember what your career is. Did you end up doing anything with your background in forensic psychology?

[@jeannebowes2898]

Ohhh nooooo looks very clean now though!

[@cherylmayers5236]

Okay, I am so behind the 8 ball with this challenge but I'm doing pretty well considering I started on June 1st !!! But, oh my gosh, you donated my very favorite book - The Bridges of Madison County! I will admit I loved the movie more but the book was very very very good!! You are so inspirational and my husband thanks you!!

[@colombepetite]

As you were going through your books, I kept saying, "not that one, nope, not that one either." I would have just gotten rid of the Dickens duplicates so KUDOS! I read a lot of Forensic Psychology/Serial killer books when I was in school. I ended up getting rid of my books when we moved, and I regret it at times. I wish I could take your books on Japan, I like to study specific countries and I am looking for my next "country of interest."👍🏼🤗

[@nancypeteja6560]

My son loves books too!