20+ COMMON Things Your Home DOES NOT NEED! (minimalism, simple living)

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Taryn Maria

Taryn Maria

Күн бұрын

Today I'm sharing 20+ common things your home does not need! You can declutter these items today. Click here for a clean & tidy home! www.youtube.co... #decluttering #minimalism
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@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 7 ай бұрын
Today I'm sharing 20+ common things your home does not need! You can declutter these items today. Click here for a clean & tidy home! www.youtube.com/@tarynmaria_?sub_confirmation=1 Items mentioned: Bambooee paper towels: amzn.to/3Svs3c4 Nutribullet blender: amzn.to/3SeJZpU Join my mailing list for emails that will make your life easier! eepurl.com/iB2aE2 Decluttering playlist: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYTXap2Zl62HgMU Time saving cleaning hacks playlist: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3OoZa2OZZWqfcU Cleaning Routines playlist: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpC1fqh8h9Nsd80
@happywrenbelle
@happywrenbelle 4 ай бұрын
April >
@HeatherRose_
@HeatherRose_ 7 ай бұрын
When my son was in kindergarten I had to buy some fabric for a little project he was doing in class. I put the excess in the bottom of my sewing basket. It's still there. He's now 41.
@mollykrieg2510
@mollykrieg2510 7 ай бұрын
LOL
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 7 ай бұрын
This gave me a good laugh - I love it! Thank you for sharing :)
@cmbooks2000
@cmbooks2000 7 ай бұрын
Why is it so hard to get rid of craft supplies?
@mangoyacho
@mangoyacho 7 ай бұрын
@heather_rose_ Thats so funny🤣 Thanks for sharing your experience. I found your post so endearing as I am busy decluttering my home as a first time empty nester.
@debrafrakes6479
@debrafrakes6479 7 ай бұрын
lovethissssss
@ONLY1KUDWE
@ONLY1KUDWE 7 ай бұрын
I am so much happier after I've decluttered. The feeling of less stuff is SOOO freeing. You just feel light.
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 7 ай бұрын
So very true!
@elaineforan4751
@elaineforan4751 7 ай бұрын
Reuseable bags live in my car. I only overbuy bags because i left mine at home. Storing them in the car means i have them when im shopping.
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing!! :)
@cmbooks2000
@cmbooks2000 7 ай бұрын
My trunk is full of reusable bags. I always forget to bring them into the store with me.
@solidstate9451
@solidstate9451 6 ай бұрын
I have sewn a special bag for them that hangs in my car so they don't fly around in the car. I fold the and fit them and it looks very neat.
@PattiCakes-l3r
@PattiCakes-l3r 5 ай бұрын
Mine stay in a big bag, in the trunk
@emeff5786
@emeff5786 5 ай бұрын
Use them to haul stuff to the thrift store and leave them there. Oh, she says that later in the video! ❤
@melissac.5948
@melissac.5948 7 ай бұрын
Love all these suggestions! My husband and I are in our 70s, and unfortunately we’ve had to buy items like long-handled electric scrub brushes, long-handled reachers/grabbers, safety ladders, and rolling carts to transport items while using a cane, etc. But, we no longer store items on any of our top shelves (why ask for trouble?). That required a LOT of decluttering. We are changing our overhead light fixtures to LED ceiling lights - we’ll never change a ceiling bulb again!!! We got rid of all area rugs, as they are trip hazards, and so much extra work to keep clean. We’ve really cut down on decor and artwork. It’s so much less work for us now. And our environment is much calmer. When we want seasonal decor, we usually just display fresh flowers, greens - items found in nature. We come up with a few easy-but-special displays each season. We’re also going to hire a cleaning service who will come occasionally to clean our “public” rooms only. That means locking anything we don’t want seen or taken into our bedroom closet (bedroom to be locked). This seems like a small chore, but actually requires a lot of thought and effort. Even though we made these changes because we’re old, I think younger people would appreciate making them, too. After the initial planning and work, home life will be easier, simpler, and safer.
@brookedoyal78
@brookedoyal78 7 ай бұрын
Great advice 😊
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 7 ай бұрын
Love this - thank you so much for all of the advice! 😊
@embr4065
@embr4065 7 ай бұрын
I am in the process of doing the same thing. I think the kids think I am crazy. But I am enjoying my home MUCH better now!!
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 7 ай бұрын
Amazing!!@@embr4065
@laurajones338
@laurajones338 7 ай бұрын
You can have more kitchen cabinet space by cutting down on highly-processed and high-carb food. I no longer waste space on boxes of pasta, packages of rice, baking mixes, loaves of bread, or junk food. My freezer has much more space without frozen pizzas and more junk food. I don’t have single-use appliances either. Cooking is so much easier and I truly enjoy feeling good about what I eat. It’s taken over a year to make the transition, but I will never go back.
@morrisfamily68b
@morrisfamily68b 5 ай бұрын
I will never get rid of my rice maker. Using the stove requires me to watch it carefully. The steamer can be left alone and has auto shut off. To each his own.
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@Allegedly..Angela
@Allegedly..Angela 4 ай бұрын
I love my rice maker! Use it ALL the time
@7Write4This9Heart7
@7Write4This9Heart7 4 ай бұрын
Same! You can pry that thing from my cold, dead hands! A pot on the stove is the worst! X'D
@marywemigwase3354
@marywemigwase3354 4 ай бұрын
Agreed . Steamer guarantee rice perfection .
@marywemigwase3354
@marywemigwase3354 4 ай бұрын
@@7Write4This9Heart7your killing me smalls 🤣🤣🤣
@SimplyKatieWalks
@SimplyKatieWalks 7 ай бұрын
Just a gentle reminder... please dont donate broken items, items you would not buy, or worn out. Donation centers throw out 75% of donations. Please dont make more work for them.
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for the reminder! :)
@TerryWThomas
@TerryWThomas 7 ай бұрын
One man's trash is another man's treasure. There are many people who shop at donation centers for broken items that they can restore, re-purpose, or use as parts for other items. Not everyone is looking to only buy yoga pants with tags on them.
@SimplyKatieWalks
@SimplyKatieWalks 7 ай бұрын
@user-yx9sp3sq8p I think you missed the point. They throw away 75% of the donations they get. Im a drug and alcohol first contact for the Salvation Army, it's not just yoga pants they save. The amount of trash they get is wasting their time, when they could be restocking shelves with actual items people want.
@Drakcirlm
@Drakcirlm 7 ай бұрын
​@user-yx9sp3sq8p Check with the place you're donating to first. I run a charity shop in the UK and we have a lot of rules about what we can and can't sell. If it's broken it can't be sold.
@fannyfroeschl
@fannyfroeschl 7 ай бұрын
@@TerryWThomas oh come on now, don't be such a dick. I work at a place where we've got a lot of donations & like @paisleyhunter said, we need to get rid of 75% of it, sometimes even more. Plus we have pay for the dispostion. Money that we could spend much more wisely. Never spend something you wouldn't like to use when in need. It's not about yoga pants without tags, it's about awfully ripped clothes, dirty faded underwear, electrical devices without plugs, jackets without zippers & so much more. We try to look at as many donations as possible before handing them in so that we don't have to dispose of too much unusable scrap. You aren't a hero for spending rubbish. Even poor people have a dignity that needs to be respected. Wherever you take your donations in kind, we aren't a garbage dump where you exchange your waste for a clear conscience.
@DizzKola3
@DizzKola3 Ай бұрын
I had a yard sale and had so many reusable grocery bags that I gave one to anyone who bought something. People really loved the surprise of having a bag to carry their items in!
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ Ай бұрын
What a great idea!
@peggypeggy4137
@peggypeggy4137 19 күн бұрын
PLUS--having a yard sale gets rid of your extra clutter and it's always good to have that extra money !
@tragerec
@tragerec 19 күн бұрын
I’ve done this too!! It’s such a great way to give away excess bags, of which I have way too many.
@kaylenewinter248
@kaylenewinter248 7 ай бұрын
We do have a popcorn machine and I gave it to my now teenage son's when they were really little as they got to school age they could easily and safely make popcorn for themselves with no oil etc. Best investment ever and it was used so much for school dances, parties, sleepovers, snacks and movie nights. They still love it
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 7 ай бұрын
Awesome!
@christinagardener1889
@christinagardener1889 5 ай бұрын
I love my popcorn maker too!
@jamesheartney9546
@jamesheartney9546 4 ай бұрын
We have a plastic microwave popcorn bowl. It gets a lot of use. But really no need for a popcorn maker with heating element etc.
@danacaro-herman3530
@danacaro-herman3530 6 ай бұрын
I love paper towels!!! Never getting rid of those!!
@gialollobrigida1713
@gialollobrigida1713 5 ай бұрын
I use microfiber cloths and sponges, fabric napkins. I use 1 roll of paper towels every 2-3 months. When you live in Europe, you learn quickly how to conserve.
@juliehock6059
@juliehock6059 5 ай бұрын
I need paper towels to dry the fish on before I dust it with flour before pan frying. Using a tea towel is possible but that also creates more laundry.
@abbeygrantham1191
@abbeygrantham1191 5 ай бұрын
@@juliehock6059 Paper towels are so handy for so many things. Especially using them to clean the toilet subfaces and things like that,. Much more sanitary.
@juliehock6059
@juliehock6059 5 ай бұрын
@@abbeygrantham1191 I keep a tub of Dettol antibacterial Wet wipes in my toilet room. Wipe all surfaces, door handles and light switch with them - done.
@DanceswithDustBunnies
@DanceswithDustBunnies 5 ай бұрын
Yeah, not cleaning up cat messes with cloths. Ick. lol
@cv8499
@cv8499 5 ай бұрын
It also helps to tell the people in your life that you are trying to declutter and downsize. So much of my clutter ended up in my apartment in the form of birthday and Christmas gifts. I had to tell my friends and family that I had no more room or need for another bottle of perfume, or lotion, or large kitchen items (unless I specifically requested them). I don't want any more decorative tins. I live in a NYC apartment and don't have unlimited space. People may not like the idea of gift wish lists for the holidays, but I have found them to be SO helpful. Instead of getting a million more T-shirts I have nowhere to store, I now get things I actually need/want. I'm also happy with gifts that take up no room, like tickets to a show or something edible. And I try to be just as mindful when giving gifts, especially to people with kids.
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 5 ай бұрын
So true, and I totally love the idea of wishlists for gifts! So so much better to give, and receive gifts that people will find useful and that they will want 😊
@renadonovan2697
@renadonovan2697 3 ай бұрын
I recently told my son that I no longer want any "Stuff". His choices of gifts since I told him that has improved greatly. 🤩
@SmileyBlue69
@SmileyBlue69 Ай бұрын
I did this too. Where I struggle is I've especially told people not to buy me house plants .... but I keep getting them. The damn things won't die and just keep flowering so will have to put my big girl pants on and give them away. A shame as many are stunning but there are too many.
@irenebecker4815
@irenebecker4815 28 күн бұрын
Absolutely! You give a couple of things to charity, then people give you more "stuff". It's a nightmare.
@marylhere
@marylhere 7 ай бұрын
I collected those vases for some reason and gave them to a wedding planner who does decor on the cheap. Was glad she could use them.
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 7 ай бұрын
Great idea!
@Ms.noelp453
@Ms.noelp453 7 ай бұрын
Awesome 👏🏿
@janelagerquist454
@janelagerquist454 7 ай бұрын
Wine bottle opener is still needed... Not all wines are twist top, just the cheaper ones.
@marieortiz158
@marieortiz158 7 ай бұрын
Not for me. Only own one.
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 7 ай бұрын
Yeah - I thought that one could be iffy :)
@lleocttx2326
@lleocttx2326 7 ай бұрын
Indeed, only the very cheapest are!
@HeyJudeThrifting
@HeyJudeThrifting 7 ай бұрын
Just came to say the same thing! And I own several and use them!😂
@extrememinimalism
@extrememinimalism 7 ай бұрын
But only if you actually drink wine lol.
@Fae88856
@Fae88856 7 ай бұрын
I periodically box up my old vases and return them to a local flower shop where they can be reused. My florist loves them!
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 7 ай бұрын
That is so great!!
@katehenry2718
@katehenry2718 7 ай бұрын
PErfect recycle !!!
@anneanderson3397
@anneanderson3397 7 ай бұрын
I do the same thing! Our local florist loves receiving them back to reuse.
@joannanangle4876
@joannanangle4876 7 ай бұрын
What a fab ideax
@Loribelle
@Loribelle 6 ай бұрын
I’ve never thought of taking the vases there.
@lizpetruzzi7700
@lizpetruzzi7700 7 ай бұрын
Cords and chargers - I take a 1” piece of painters tape and fold together around cord then label with perm marker. So much less stressful when something needs charging vs going through 3-4 chargers to find the one that fits.
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 7 ай бұрын
Great idea!!
@ktspirit1
@ktspirit1 6 ай бұрын
I just use a Sharpie to write on the charger.
@Bassbarbie
@Bassbarbie 4 ай бұрын
yes I label mine when I buy something new. Otherwise it's a nightmare matching them up.
@1005corvuscorax
@1005corvuscorax 2 ай бұрын
This is exactly what I do. Been doing this for a few years and it really helps with the stress of cables. Those that aren't labelled because they have no use (or I have a LOT of them, lol) get tossed.
@KristiBranstetter
@KristiBranstetter 7 ай бұрын
I do use plastic bags and paper towels because I do have a cat.
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 7 ай бұрын
Yup, makes sense!
@lanialost1320
@lanialost1320 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for mentioning native plants!!! Totally agree with the uselessness of lawns and the obsession about "maintaining" them -- typically with toxic products. I became part of the less-lawn/no-lawn movement almost 10 yrs ago and love the beauty of my native plantings (trees, shrubs, perennials). The huge variety of insects (dragonflies), pollinators and wildlife that share my mini-ecosystem is so wondrous to watch!
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 7 ай бұрын
Love that!!!!
@DoubleDogDare54
@DoubleDogDare54 6 ай бұрын
25 years ago I got tired of grass, called a garden center and has them come out and plant all the white pine and lilacs that could reasonably fit on my property. Took a few years for them to reach the size needed but the shade they now throw has murdered my grass via a thick bed of pine needles. My one acre of grass is now down to a small opening in the back and front and a narrow strip along the street. Takes ten minutes to mow the front in the summer. I only mow the back maybe twice a year with a weed whacker. .
@gialollobrigida1713
@gialollobrigida1713 5 ай бұрын
I have a mini clover lawn
@amitisshahbanu5642
@amitisshahbanu5642 5 ай бұрын
@@gialollobrigida1713 It is invasive and like ,y chickweed fights to colonize the other 3/4s of my backyard
@angelabacker1177
@angelabacker1177 4 ай бұрын
where do your kids play?
@grettalemabouchou6779
@grettalemabouchou6779 7 ай бұрын
I eliminated the clutter and the house is soothing and elegant now.
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 7 ай бұрын
Amazing!
@sloanchessman5783
@sloanchessman5783 7 ай бұрын
My family and I eat a lot of rice, so in my house, a rice cooker is an absolute MUST! I couldn’t function without one.
@roxannegordon6162
@roxannegordon6162 6 ай бұрын
When moving to Hawaii I was told on the way to my new home stop by the store to buy a rice cooker. Yup! Did that.
@crystalwarren5718
@crystalwarren5718 6 ай бұрын
Same. Rice cooker is a recommend. One of the few extra appliances I use. Everyone I know lives their rice maker.
@tmooooh807
@tmooooh807 6 ай бұрын
Maybe it's different, but I buy a bag of Basmati Rice & keep in the freezer. When I want a pot of rice for my Hubby & me, I measure out a cup into a pot, wash/rinse several times to remove excess starch, measure appropriate amount of water, add a little butter, some salt, stir, set on range, set on Medium High, KEEP AN EYE ON IT JUST A FEW MINUTES UNTIL STARTS TO SIMMER, lower heat to low, cover with lid & just a few minutes later water is all absorbed & rice is tender ready - so easy - & I don't need another appliance.
@gwae48
@gwae48 6 ай бұрын
every pan is a rice cooker
@rebeccaa2433
@rebeccaa2433 5 ай бұрын
Exactly! Rice is the easiest thing to cook and any pot will do.
@maureenmusariri2161
@maureenmusariri2161 7 ай бұрын
3 minutes in and thank you for talking about throw pillows. My house has too many of them and it's time i declutter them 😊😊
@SimplyKatieWalks
@SimplyKatieWalks 7 ай бұрын
I can't quit throw pillows!
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 7 ай бұрын
My bed used to be the worst offender! 😊
@margaretwhitmer2715
@margaretwhitmer2715 7 ай бұрын
I use Dawn dishwasher liquid for nearly everything, including the toilet. If it's safe enough to wash oil-soaked birds, it's safe enough to clean my house.
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 7 ай бұрын
I so agree!
@Widdekuu91
@Widdekuu91 3 ай бұрын
Aurikatarina, the Finnish cleaner, says that for most things, you only need dishsoap for the grease and vinegar for the limescale.
@gwarlow
@gwarlow Ай бұрын
@margaret… Oil-soaked birds? When was the most recent oil tanker spill that resulted in oil-soaked birds?
@margaretwhitmer2715
@margaretwhitmer2715 Ай бұрын
@@gwarlow I think you can google that for yourself. How long ago it was has nothing to do with the fact that Dawn is what was used to clean them.
@Widdekuu91
@Widdekuu91 Ай бұрын
@@gwarlow Have you seen shell's situation, by any chance? In Africa? Look at the documentary.
@makichannels1073
@makichannels1073 7 ай бұрын
Rice cooker is the one appliance that I couldn’t live without. 😂😂😂 I move every couple or so years, and I always bring my old one if I’m moving domestically, if I move out of the country to a new place, I make sure to buy a new one.
@choconutbiscuit
@choconutbiscuit 7 ай бұрын
Same here - I know you can technically make rice in a pot but I can never get it right 🥹 the rice maker does it perfect every single time without me needing to look over it.
@Sharibaby80
@Sharibaby80 7 ай бұрын
My son loves making rice for himself lol@@choconutbiscuit
@renastone9355
@renastone9355 7 ай бұрын
Exactly. When I make rice in a pot, I invariably burn it. I let my daughter take our rice cooker when she moved out last year and lasted about a month before buying a new one.
@JaneH3675
@JaneH3675 7 ай бұрын
😮not parting with my rice cooker! Nope! Never!
@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823
@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823 7 ай бұрын
I LOVE the cooked Aldi rice!! It's SO nice! I'd just beg they make a RECYCLABLE container, and not those useless pouches! You can't even put kitchen trash in them! (Peels, wrappers, pits, things like that), because they don't zip. .
@franhunne8929
@franhunne8929 Ай бұрын
I get the idea of throw pillows on the couch (and you are right, the number does indeed matter, I have two, I have a tiny couch). But I never got the memo why we should have them on the bed.
@lollypopdrop3961
@lollypopdrop3961 7 ай бұрын
Dear GOD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I SOOOOOO need this video!!!!!!!!! I could open a craft store in my house! Also,,, a pots and pans store, casserole dishes ??? yep! plastic dishes and storage containers ? You betcha! a bedspread and quilt store, pillows too ! Linnens galore !!! some I've never used or even taken out of the packaging a sewing supply store, (!!!) I own 4 machines and I can barely sew a hem. a decoupage store (you would not believe the decorative paper supply I own) a silk scarf store ! a jewelry store ! ( I actually have a jewelry closet, it's a walk in !))) a sporting goods store:tennis, golf, skiing (snow), swimming, athletic gear pocket book and purses, by the scores ! sunglasses beach bags, and don't even get me started on all the e n d l e s s tech stuff. not to mention THE CORDS !!!! I have all this because,,,"Someday I might need this ,,,,,,,,,,,,," And yes ..... I also have a therapist. She is helping me get rid of my shit,,, !!!!
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing!! I hear you on all of this STUFF!! :)
@CookingwithDesi
@CookingwithDesi 6 ай бұрын
Maybe gift some if it to family💗
@roxannegordon6162
@roxannegordon6162 6 ай бұрын
Sounds like your kiddos have grown up, flew the nest. That's a good time to downsize things in the house that you don't need so much of anymore. My kids took some and others I gave away. Just like we did all this shopping when starting out, now we don't need the same things anymore. I keep what I like. If it's 20 pillows so be it.
@gypzs9
@gypzs9 5 ай бұрын
One day I realized how much I had and that I ran out of space, thinking I needed a larger space (!). Suddenly I realized how much money I’d wasted buying things I didn’t actually need. What if I had actually saved all that money? It was mindlessness. Really think about what you use and discard/donate the balance. You’ll be lighter mentally and emotionally and probably wealthier in the long term.
@kerrypoppins5388
@kerrypoppins5388 5 ай бұрын
Hi! Homeless shelters can always use the cooking supplies! Many other things too but that's a constant need
@Lo-FiChillVibes
@Lo-FiChillVibes 6 ай бұрын
I've stopped listening to music that have -too much words in-, and this have improved my life fr. Ppl don't think twice about how much music actually impact our thoughts, like majority of the lyrics are negative and toxic
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 6 ай бұрын
YES! And TV shows too!! 100 percent. Thank you for sharing!
@Lo-FiChillVibes
@Lo-FiChillVibes 6 ай бұрын
I agree! I'm so glad that others notice this too. Thanks for your content, it's helpful
@brittanyb8997
@brittanyb8997 5 ай бұрын
This is really important!
@joycepino5346
@joycepino5346 5 ай бұрын
What kind of music do you listen to that's toxic. I listen to 40's through the 70's.
@l.plzsavethebeez485
@l.plzsavethebeez485 5 ай бұрын
Only rap music is crappy!
@brookedoyal78
@brookedoyal78 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for talking about native gardens! This is something ive been working slowly at over the years, each year i add it greatly reduces mowing and looks amazing!
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 7 ай бұрын
That’s so awesome!! 🤩
@renastone9355
@renastone9355 7 ай бұрын
Spouse and I are retirees and have a combination native (California) garden and some other plants that I love/want (some, like rosemary and lavendar, might as well be California natives - others, like roses, not so much) . When my children were little, I just kept grass around their outdoor play structure. The grassy area was so limited that my gardener just used a weed wacker to keep it under control.
@bluecedar7914
@bluecedar7914 5 ай бұрын
8:20 Professional gardener here. "Native" garden beds as well as other beds often need more time and effort to weed, trim, mulch and keep problem free than a simple climate suited lawn. Even artificial turf often needs weeding. If lawn grows ok without feeding or much extra water, the occasional mow can be less hassle than native beds.
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@altereddogma
@altereddogma 4 ай бұрын
Okay, as long as the grass requires very little water. I have yet to see a lawn that requires little water. We need to conserve water.
@MommaFig1
@MommaFig1 3 ай бұрын
And people put all those chemicals on grass lawns and it's also monoculture which is bad for the environment. Every professional landscapers you say you are should know that. We all need to be moving to more native landscaping. Maybe not the whole yard but definitely need to start looking at that. I only have a small area of yard and I'm steadily overseeding it with clover and it's working great. Much less care and no need to spray a whole bunch of chemicals and kill off our environment
@margaretbinks2595
@margaretbinks2595 2 ай бұрын
@@altereddogmaif you live in a wet climate believe me there is no need to water the grass.
@patdenman3887
@patdenman3887 Ай бұрын
I learned the hard way. Put in shrubs and flowers to replace yard. Now I am almost 90 and have no one to help maintain the yard. Grass and weeds invade via wind and birds. Regret is a late warning.
@BrightonJames-pz8kv
@BrightonJames-pz8kv 6 ай бұрын
Another solution is to regard what you have in your house as not being a problem, so none of it matters. Saves a lot of time.
@katherine1129
@katherine1129 6 ай бұрын
yes this
@ElaineWood-f2t
@ElaineWood-f2t 6 ай бұрын
Love this! 😂
@jsmith8327
@jsmith8327 4 ай бұрын
😂yes
@beckp5456
@beckp5456 3 ай бұрын
I have read this comment a few times and it is over my head. I want to understand, can you explain differently?
@gloriadebaca8285
@gloriadebaca8285 2 ай бұрын
She means: why bother? Just let things be. Dont declutter.
@Thomas63r2
@Thomas63r2 3 ай бұрын
I am a practicalist - the things I try to surround myself with are the things that get used all the time, or that genuinely make me feel happy for some reason or another. The clutter enemies are those things that 1) I don’t want (why keep them?) 2) don’t need (who am I fooling?) 3) don’t use (may have been bought with good intentions, but why suffer the clutter?). As a senior I have for many years been doing a slow motion decluttering - it’s wonderful to reclaim open space. I have been steadily rehoming all the useless to me stuff so that my family won’t have that burden when I’m gone. It’s also more enjoyable not to be weighed down with an excess lifetime accumulation.
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 3 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing!
@bmarieluvstheearth3879
@bmarieluvstheearth3879 Ай бұрын
@Thomas. Swedish death cleaning. I've been decluttering for more than 20 years. 67 is my age. We inherited a lot from various sources. Many were dishware. Furniture. Our house was overly cluttered with inherited items. Even though they may have had some value, I had to look at my future. I saw things that I had that I knew that none of my children would want. As well as grandchildren. So I gradually sold., gave away, gave to friends and family, donated, and the house is much neater looking now and I've given some people things that they will really treasure. I I know my grandchildren and my daughters have no interest in dishware from the '40s and thirties. I liked it. I remembered my grandma using it. But now they won't have any memories that associate much with that. I did use some of the dishwares at Thanksgiving time. There's more to be said about that but I just have a much cleaner house now with far far less stuff
@Thomas63r2
@Thomas63r2 Ай бұрын
@@bmarieluvstheearth3879 Yay - that's the spirit! What has happened is that when many of us were young we didn't have that much stuff, certainly not fine china or silverware and it was a big deal to receive these treasures in an inheritance. But times have changed and modern families have no interest in fine china collections or real silver or gold silverware (for special occasions to show off) . Same for furniture. I can remember receiving some beautiful rosewood furniture from a great grandmother that were old when she got them. They didn't fit with anything I had, and so off to the antique store they went. I see these things show up on Antiques Roadshow and as much as I might remember seeing them and enjoying them in relatives homes when I was young, they hold close to zero interest from today's young adults.
@chalktalkwithshari4173
@chalktalkwithshari4173 7 ай бұрын
Most wines are twist off? Girl, what wine are you drinking? 😅
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 7 ай бұрын
Haha I don’t even know 😂
@LindaB-o9u
@LindaB-o9u 3 ай бұрын
Most of the wines I drink are with corks. The wine corks remover doesn't take up much space at all to keep
@catrionamacfarlane4949
@catrionamacfarlane4949 2 ай бұрын
Real, quality wine is always corked. Screw top wine is usually cheap rubbish....sort of alcohol we bought for student parties....half a century ago.😂
@Disappointing_Porn
@Disappointing_Porn 2 ай бұрын
Uh…
@shazza160
@shazza160 2 ай бұрын
@@catrionamacfarlane4949 bs. Not NZ or Australian wines. We don’t import cork.
@Mark-c9h3l
@Mark-c9h3l 4 ай бұрын
Most of this happens because we've had 'waste not, want not' drilled into us, along with 'save it for a rainy day' and 'keep a spare, just in case.' :)
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 4 ай бұрын
Very true!
@colorsconnected
@colorsconnected 4 ай бұрын
Yeah, I declutter every month, and my husband thinks soon we won't be having any more things in the house to use. But honestly, there are things that just sit around for ages, but my husband would ask for it as soon as I got rid of it. So weird!
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 4 ай бұрын
Too funny!!!
@bitrudder3792
@bitrudder3792 5 ай бұрын
if you learn how to sew with Terry cloth you can Cut up the old sad towels and turned them in to wash cloths, cleaning cloths. if you're going to give up paper towels, you're gonna need something to replace them and you don't have to go out and buy some thing! You could salvage the good parts of towels and create a cool turban with a seam or two and a piece of elastic looped on the back. You can make cute hooded towels for babies, maybe dye it, if it's discolored. If you ever have a pipe burst in your house, as we did in multiple places, having a stash of towels is a great thing to prevent a big problem from becoming huge. I'm all in favor of donating things to animal shelters and to people who are fostering dogs. But don't overlook these other great opportunities!
@Bassbarbie
@Bassbarbie 4 ай бұрын
I confess I save my old towels for when the plumber comes. They also frequently seem to need a shallow dish to catch drips from the radiators as they work on them.
@debramccafferty2918
@debramccafferty2918 Ай бұрын
I use my towels for making adult bibs. I have a disability and use them but they would be good to make and donate to a nursing home.
@bitrudder3792
@bitrudder3792 Ай бұрын
@@debramccafferty2918 - Heck, they would be good for me! I’ve been known to tuck cloth napkins into my purse when I know I’m going to a restaurant in a nice outfit. 🤣🤣🤣 and I figure that Cutting a slightly ridiculous figure is worth saving my outfits!
@monkeybusiness1999
@monkeybusiness1999 6 ай бұрын
Good ideas :) If you have pets, keep at least 1 roll of paper towels handy. Reusing a cloth after cleaning up pet messes is kinda gross & unsanitary. (You can use TP, but it's pricey.)
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 6 ай бұрын
Yes! Thank you!
@buckeyedav1
@buckeyedav1 6 ай бұрын
Yes that is what I keep mine for mostly.. my dogs like to eat grass or have upset tummies on occasion definitely better than anything else to pick up that yack. Anna In Ohio
@cmbooks2000
@cmbooks2000 7 ай бұрын
Great motivation to declutter. I started switching out my lawn for rocks and flowers last year. It's prettier, can't say it's less work, but the pops of color and hard combined with softness is peaceful and pretty. Thanks for your channel
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 7 ай бұрын
That is so great, I love that!!
@Myname-nc2du
@Myname-nc2du 7 ай бұрын
Taryn, thank you! We are at a similar stage of the process of decluttering towards minimalism. I agree with every item you've suggested. If anyone is reading this and is unsure whether you can live without those throw pillows and fancy glasses (or anything else she suggests here), you can!! We also use mason jars to drink out of and we store our foods in the fridge inside them and use them to take food to work. Saves us so much time and dishes! Enjoy your day, and thanks for the video!
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the great comment and the words of encouragement to others! Have a great day!!
@Myname-nc2du
@Myname-nc2du 7 ай бұрын
Oh now I'm watching your mindful meditation while cleaning video. I'm so there with you!!! My love language is Acts of Service so I really do like cleaning and cooking for others. It doesn't have to be a chore!
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 7 ай бұрын
Yay, I love that! And I think that is my love language too!!
@michaele7880
@michaele7880 Ай бұрын
Tiny carpets. Would that be a mat? 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@ingridw3900
@ingridw3900 6 ай бұрын
Spot on... never seen such a great list!!!!
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@TheWoodburningWarrior
@TheWoodburningWarrior 7 ай бұрын
I use all the plastic bags that they give me for poop bags so I don't have to buy them 😂
@debnelson3979
@debnelson3979 7 ай бұрын
The daycare that I work out always needs plastic bags - we reuse them for clothes that have to be sent home soiled.....
@vickithornley5056
@vickithornley5056 7 ай бұрын
The few I have come in handy. Glad I held on to them.
@odiecap62
@odiecap62 7 ай бұрын
I use the plastic grocery bags as a trash bag in the small bathroom trash cans and also for my dog’s poop bag. Saves me money in two ways.
@amitisshahbanu5642
@amitisshahbanu5642 5 ай бұрын
kinda big for poop
@TheWoodburningWarrior
@TheWoodburningWarrior 5 ай бұрын
@@amitisshahbanu5642 ah no It's the perfect size because I have a gigantic 108 lb German Shepherd, I have four German Shepherds all together.
@serendipityshopnyc
@serendipityshopnyc 4 ай бұрын
NYC no longer routinely hands out plastic grocery bags in stores, so I hang onto all the ones I can get from street fruit/vegetable vendors and doggie bags, to use for throwing out kitty litter. I always have a modest stock. I can always find uses for the reusable shopping totes, and have enough that I can give them away freely.
@MelodiousHeart1
@MelodiousHeart1 4 ай бұрын
I am guilty of having too many of some of them, especially glasses and cleaning supplies. This video inspires me to de-clutter my house (again). Thanks!
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 4 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@lleocttx2326
@lleocttx2326 7 ай бұрын
If you can’t use vinegar in your homemade cleaner because of natural surfaces, use isopropyl alcohol instead and absolutely only distilled water, otherwise with water and soap alone, you’re likely turning your spray bottle into a Petrie dish. If you don’t like the smell, add some alcohol-based essential oils like lemon verbena, lavender or eucalyptus.
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 7 ай бұрын
Awesome, thank you for sharing that recipe!
@altereddogma
@altereddogma 4 ай бұрын
Besides, the vinegar smell dissipates quickly.
@elizabethnavarre7972
@elizabethnavarre7972 7 ай бұрын
The one-time use extra plastic shopping bags are good to take to charities. They use them as shopping bags for their customers. When I have way more than I'll ever use for bathroom trashcan liners, that's what I do. They might not be great, but at least they're getting reused. I use reusable as much as I can, but I still have an overwhelming amount from before I switched over. I literally have a bag of bags for charity. Lol.
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 7 ай бұрын
Great idea - thank you for sharing!
@AshleyD333
@AshleyD333 7 күн бұрын
I bring all of my old vases to the florist . I just brought in about 15 vases after getting for my bday , etc . They welcome the vases and give me fresh flowers in exchange.
@chrism5792
@chrism5792 6 ай бұрын
I feel like part of the club here. I have old walkmans (like 1980s), Hummel figurines, plates from Gma before she passed, a collection of radios I never use, old silverware that I had when I first moved into an apartment....I have to declutter. It's the sentimental stuff that's hard.
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 6 ай бұрын
Awww - well keep your sentimental stuff and start with the things you don't care as much about. That's the easiest way!
@gypzs9
@gypzs9 5 ай бұрын
A suggestion for sentimental items: take a photo, write a memory, put in a notebook (just one), send the item off to donation or discard/pass on. Eventually even the notebook may no longer be relevant.
@tragerec
@tragerec 19 күн бұрын
This is such a great list - totally bookmarking this. Mystery cords and cables are the bane of my existence! And I’m scared to throw them away since I don’t know what they go to lol. I love my popcorn maker, but totally have too many drinking glasses and reusable bags - your list felt customized for me!
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 18 күн бұрын
Awesome I’m so glad!!
@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823
@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823 7 ай бұрын
I have tiny carpets to hide ugly floors, but they're 100% washable rag rugs that are 4.00 at Menard's Also have a scrap rug from Maui in 2012 to stand on after a shower. The puppy took it for herself and she's now going to be 12! Because puppies HAVE TO be in bathroom w you! Trust me on this. I use them for coming in on the sun porch. So dogs don't drag yard filth through the entire house. I don't have any I can't wash.
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 7 ай бұрын
Puppies definitely have to be in the bathroom! So cute!
@janetstonerook4552
@janetstonerook4552 6 ай бұрын
Old towels are a must for me! I have cats and a lot of rough cleaning to be done out here in the country. I don't use paper towels much so I cut up and use old ratty towels for all sorts of things. I pretty much wear out and use up every toweling, sheeting or bedding item that comes into this house. I live alone and keep nice sets of towels and bedding items for guests.
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing!
@pammykane6925
@pammykane6925 20 күн бұрын
She’s so right about so many things.
@dyanalayng5507
@dyanalayng5507 3 ай бұрын
Bamboo paper towels are wonderful! And you are so right about abandoned craft supplies. I had a few, started more during Covid! , and they take up so much room.
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 3 ай бұрын
Yes! Love my bamboo paper towels too!
@willchristie2650
@willchristie2650 4 ай бұрын
Broken electronics. We aren't supposed to just dump them in normal trash, but the center set up for such items is 50 miles away. So they sit in the garage: broken old PC screens, hard drives, electric can openers, even old phones. When they make it hard to get rid of stuff, it just sits out of sight in the garage.
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 4 ай бұрын
Our library does an annual electronics recycle - maybe see if yours does the same? Each year we load our cords and cables, etc. up and head there!
@meerabakshi2676
@meerabakshi2676 6 ай бұрын
useful tips..I am stuggling to get rid of all these things that you mentioned and yes, "might need this" thoughts keep me keeping this things, occupying space and leading me to go feel depression! I am motivated to clean up things and declutter my apartment. For the craft supply and art supply, you are so very right. I love working on craft projects, love oli painting and jewelry making, I have all the leftover stuff and very hard to let that go! My DIL syas, Mom, you can get new stuff when you want to work on a project , just let go this clutter, She is right just as you are right. I will try to make up my mind! 😀 Thanks.
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 6 ай бұрын
I parted with a bunch of paint I had bought to paint glass (only used it once!). The good thing is, I never missed it. I bet you can even donate to a school for art projects, they'd love to use it 😊
@generalleia5374
@generalleia5374 5 ай бұрын
Can you get new stuff all the time though? Craft supplies are expensive! I don't have enough disposable money like that. My craft stuff stays. I've used leftovers many times.
@privateinfo1711
@privateinfo1711 7 ай бұрын
in my bathroom counter surface and showers/tubs, there is hair. i use paper towels to pick up the hair .
@withoutlimitsbudgets64052
@withoutlimitsbudgets64052 Ай бұрын
I love being a minimalist makes cleaning the house so much easy you can figure out where all your items are because it’s stored away properly and best thing is I have a shit ton of kitchen gadgets, but I use them all religiously so they’re not going anywhere, but because I don’t have a crap ton of things in my house, they are on a shelf side-by-side nicely placed and I’ve got a five tier shelf times two that They’re all on when I want it. I can go downstairs grab it bring it up and use it, clean it and put it back down! By the way, my quesadilla maker is one of our favorites and also our pizza oven. 4:46
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ Ай бұрын
Sounds awesome, great job!!
@louisegross3794
@louisegross3794 7 ай бұрын
Donate those small toiletries to the homeless. They do appreciate them.
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 7 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@SmileyBlue69
@SmileyBlue69 Ай бұрын
Great post ... even in just getting people to view things differently. I'm now wondering about converting my lawn ....
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ Ай бұрын
Love it! Thank you so much for watching!
@janeleslie4192
@janeleslie4192 26 күн бұрын
Finally found someone with some sense on decluttering. 👍 functional decor best advice for me.
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 26 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@extrememinimalism
@extrememinimalism 7 ай бұрын
FYI Toast people. If your toaster breaks, just use a frying pan for a few minutes on either side. No oil or butter or anything needed. :D
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 7 ай бұрын
Great idea!!
@keirinnova
@keirinnova 3 ай бұрын
This video showed exactly how I was feeling earlier today when I was dealing with my pile of stuff. I just sat down and went through it quickly, being very strict with myself about what to get rid of that I haven't used or touched in the past month.
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 3 ай бұрын
Great job!
@EditorSJ
@EditorSJ 7 ай бұрын
Hands down mowing grass is easier and neater than trying to keep the ground between native plants/bushes manicured by constant weeding!! Love native plants- but not INSTEAD of grass.
@lormor460
@lormor460 7 ай бұрын
True. My husband loves working in the yard. It keeps him busy all summer and helps with his weight. Plus being a Washingtonian, I like be green trees and green grass ❤❤❤
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 7 ай бұрын
I would say it’s more work at first but once the natives get established, then they actually crowd out the weeds. At this point I don’t have to weed my garden much so I find it a lot easier. 😊
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 7 ай бұрын
@@lormor460 fellow Washingtonian! Unless you mean Washington state haha!
@lormor460
@lormor460 7 ай бұрын
@@tarynmaria_ Oh, I usually don’t forget to put that in but, yes, Washington state, “the Evergreen state”
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 7 ай бұрын
Ahhh! So beautiful there! @@lormor460
@lindacastro2688
@lindacastro2688 2 ай бұрын
I discovered you and have watched video after video today. You really pulled me in with pointing out microfiber is bad for the environment and with recommending diy natural cleaners. But I subcribed when you said to plant a native garden and you won't need a lawnmower. You are on my wave length!! I've been doing this gradually in my yard for the sake of wildlife, water and fresh air, and the process is almost complete. Once established, many native plants are self-sufficient. And it's beautiful!
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 2 ай бұрын
Love it!!! I'm so glad you're here and your garden sounds amazing!!
@andreachilton6037
@andreachilton6037 19 күн бұрын
I've been looking for ways to get rid of stuff that turns the experience into something positive and fun. I gave some glassware to my SIL for all her grandkids to use, a set of dishes to my nephew for his first apartment, some card games I bought and never used finally got played with at a bday party (I gifted them), and am going to turn wine glasses I'm not using into candles for holiday gifts (which will also help me use - declutter - some craft supplies).
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 18 күн бұрын
What great ideas!
@durgan5668
@durgan5668 7 ай бұрын
When I moved here (in a hurry) I had a lot of things that shouldn't have been moved; So I found a local vet that used towels and sheets and the like, and hauled them over to them for the animals they took care of. I still had linen for beds I hadn't had for over a decade and didn't fit anything I presently have. I'm keeping the rice cooker; I'll die on that hill. Agreed on the vases; When Mom passed, she had 9, and that was after I'd talked her into getting rid of some. The folks used paper towels, and once those are gone, I'm switching to cloth; Already given cases of those away to family. I'm using dried out wet wipes for napkins; I don't use wet wipes, but might as well use them for something and not replace them. Main reason I'm doing this is so that I can find what I need, when I need it. Moving from a 2200 sq foot home to one that's not quite 1200, its...been interesting.
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 7 ай бұрын
Great job downsizing, it's not easy. Thank you for sharing!
@richoneplanet7561
@richoneplanet7561 5 ай бұрын
You are so brave - thank you for the common sense and inspiration 👍
@altereddogma
@altereddogma 4 ай бұрын
Brave?
@carmengholipour426
@carmengholipour426 7 ай бұрын
THANK YOU TARYN FOR YOUR EXCELENT TIPS.
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 7 ай бұрын
You are so welcome, Carmen!
@Emtinnie.garden
@Emtinnie.garden 7 ай бұрын
Isn't it waisting of money when we once bought it? So why did I buy it for throwing it out? Wouldn't it be better to reuse it if you have it already and stop buying new one? I just can not understand that part of minimalism - throwing away lots of money... And when new trend starts few years later - lets buy it all over again....
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 7 ай бұрын
If you are using the item and love it - then definitely keep it. If you don't use it, then don't keep it because it'll cause stress. I also talk about limiting consumption on my other videos - if you are actively decluttering yet still buying new things then it's not going to work so the two need to go hand in hand :)
@SrividyaS
@SrividyaS 2 ай бұрын
I really felt it when crafts were mentioned. I have a whole load of paints, card paper, and what not lying around, taking up half the space in my room. I keep thinking I'll use them, but I use such little bits of them that they're not reducing at all. I love the idea of donating the unused stuff to a donation center where it will be used. Thank you!
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 2 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@robertakeogh8650
@robertakeogh8650 7 ай бұрын
Great tips!❤
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 7 ай бұрын
Thank you!!
@franhunne8929
@franhunne8929 Ай бұрын
I agreed with the paper towels, I still use them - for cleaning out the cat bowl to discharge the old, dried up wet food. But for most other things to wipe out - I use indeed the bamboo washable thingies. Work like cleaning out the trash bin for example.
@truffaut650truffaut6
@truffaut650truffaut6 6 ай бұрын
I have a big carpet in the kitchen and a very soft one in my bathroom. My back needs it.😊
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 6 ай бұрын
Awesome - keep those for sure then!
@barbempey658
@barbempey658 7 ай бұрын
When I first get up, part of the routine is gently bending over the bathtub and combing my hair forward. I then massage my scalp for 30 seconds. This gets rid of so much loose hair and the bathtub hair catcher is cleaned out the next time I have a shower. This saves a lot of work and feels great.
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!!
@jd3422
@jd3422 7 ай бұрын
Great ideas. I have never purchased paper towels. There is no need for paper towels. I have a drawer full of old dish towels that I use to clean up spills. They go into the wash with other items when they are dirty. NO PAPER TOWELS, EVER!!!!
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 7 ай бұрын
I don’t use many but I’d love to get down to zero! 😊
@gerty9250
@gerty9250 2 ай бұрын
Good for you. Not all of us have a washing machine and have to do our washing by hand. So yeah, for many of us there IS a need for paper towels.
@CookingwithDesi
@CookingwithDesi 6 ай бұрын
I take out my nice glasses during a party /get together and arrange them all around the table . It is eco friendly and it’s ok it’s mismatched because people will remember their glass. It’s elegant and saves lots of money too!
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 6 ай бұрын
Love that idea!
@paulabowen1341
@paulabowen1341 7 ай бұрын
You will have to have your hard wood floor refinished sooner because that rug is gone..... I ve added 10 years to my floors from years of
@gwarlow
@gwarlow Ай бұрын
@paula… If you cover your sofas and other cloth covered furniture in plastic, those will last longer as well. Why have beautiful hardwood floors just to cover them up? 😊 Just kidding with you. Enjoy your choices.😊
@petergeorge4415
@petergeorge4415 7 ай бұрын
Beauty-full video of realistic tips that are....usable! Thank you Ms Taryn!
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 7 ай бұрын
You are so welcome! 🤗
@Alicia-ij6gt
@Alicia-ij6gt 7 ай бұрын
Label your cables and chargers. Labellers are really useful.
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 7 ай бұрын
Great tip!
@bitrudder3792
@bitrudder3792 5 ай бұрын
grocery bags are awesome as trash bags. Especially if you are an empty Nester and you don't buy things with much packaging. Between the way we buy things, recycling, composting, we don't generate much in the way of trash and it would take us a month to fill a normal kitchen trash bag. Having a designated backstock of them is brilliant for emergency situation as well. There's a lady at church to crochet them into maths for the homeless.
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 5 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing!
@morriganinoregon
@morriganinoregon 5 ай бұрын
Taryn, the moment I saw that dent in your trash can, I shared with my peeps! It just proves that your tips work for all us us!
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 5 ай бұрын
Oh my gosh I love it haha! Thank you!!
@marieortiz158
@marieortiz158 7 ай бұрын
No pillows! No craft supplies! Especially the craft supplies. I give them to a craft donation box in my neighborhood. I actually don't even have a microwave! That's been great to me. We had two that broke and never got another one! 😂 I really enjoy your videos and your energy! Just in case you were wondering... ❤ Marie
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 7 ай бұрын
Aww thank you so much, Marie - I am so glad! And love that you don't have a microwave - I want to get an air fryer when ours breaks :)
@JacK-qn4zh
@JacK-qn4zh 7 ай бұрын
Not getting rid of craft supplies but everything else...I chucked already!!!
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 7 ай бұрын
Love it!
@MostPowerfulPMofIndia
@MostPowerfulPMofIndia 2 ай бұрын
I am a minimalist too and I have my own way of calculated minimalism I am Never frugal stingy finicky picky pokey but I emphasize on extreme cleanliness organization and declutter Not being too frugal but being a conscious consumer
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ Ай бұрын
Thank you!
@estiefranks6468
@estiefranks6468 7 ай бұрын
I’ve been a proponent of planting gardens instead of having a lawn for years. Everyone has been brainwashed to think you have to have grass. Gardens are so pretty and colorful and seriously so much less work than everyone thinks. Try it….you’ll love it.
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 7 ай бұрын
Yes! So colorful and interesting to look out, I love it!
@OToole2.0
@OToole2.0 12 күн бұрын
Vases! I accumulated a ridiculous amount over the years. I couldn't bear to just throw them out so I took them to the local florist that my son usually uses to send me flowers on special days. The florist was so happy to receive them she gave me a box of candy! That was the only problem, I was on a diet but I ate that candy! LOL I thought I'd mention this because if she was so happy to get them I would imagine that other florists would also welcome them.
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 12 күн бұрын
That is awesome!
@SundaysChild1966
@SundaysChild1966 7 ай бұрын
Signs that say: Live Love Laugh .. uggg Shopping bags: offer one to that person in line who doesn't have one .. and don't forget to wash them Art that means nothing to you can go to the donation centre Fridge doors: hard to clean when there are fifty fridge magnets and junior's creations Plants and flowers that are fake: sigh .. grow something real, it's not hard, you can do it!
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing these!!
@andrewbrendan1579
@andrewbrendan1579 6 ай бұрын
Great ideas here. I'd like to add the suggestion that people be familiar with what they have. A while back I needed to get a new drinking glass as I use just one over and over during the day. I went to Goodwill and the Salvation Army and maybe Target before finding one. Turns out I had four nearly identical glasses tucked away in kitchen cupboard I rarely use. Someone who had moved out of my apartment complex had left the glasses behind for anyone to take. Whatever I spent on my "new" glass was very little, yet I already had four glasses I'd gotten for free. --- I like the "What is this doing here?" ending to your video. It reminds of a "Far Side" cartoon from way back: Some rats are sitting at the kitchen table and the mom rat wearing an apron and cat-eye glasses is standing at an open cupboard with boxes in it. She's holding a box that says "Rat Poison" on it and she says, "I don't know why we keep this stuff with the cereal. In fact, I don't know why we have it at all".
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 6 ай бұрын
Awesome, love the Far Side reference and thank you so much for the reminder about knowing what you have!
@OHlookSHINYthing
@OHlookSHINYthing 7 ай бұрын
Oh dear. You've been in my sewing/craft room! But about that lawnmower...nope. Gotta have that one. And the paper towels -- I've tried getting rid of them but hubby is NOT on board with that. So we keep them. We have pared down a lot of other things though, so I don't feel bad at all about the paper towels. I make our reusable shopping bags. I much prefer fabric ones to plastic; they're prettier, stronger, and last longer. Somehow those plastic ones show up on a regular basis anyway, so the plan is to make plarn out of them and make some things for camping trips (we LOVE camping).
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 7 ай бұрын
Amazing, thank you for sharing! I didn't know what plarn was, I had to look it up - very cool!
@NicoleTaylor-rc1zn
@NicoleTaylor-rc1zn 6 ай бұрын
A homeless engineer could FIX the broken items at the donation centers, my uncle was an engineer for the railroad or something !! He’s dead now but he used to do that in the streets, he was one ☝🏼 of the first Black engineers in my county, then he went homeless til later in life!! But he could/used to be able to fix a lot of stuff that was thrown at the donation centers !! Even broken , dirty things !! Shame that he went crazy (he had a good high IQ) , 165 IQ, and went crazy & homeless til my Aunt found him & picked him up !! He died some years later after that!! He used to fix a lot of things!!
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 6 ай бұрын
So sorry to hear about your uncle! But how amazing that he was one of the first Black engineers in your county!!
@NicoleTaylor-rc1zn
@NicoleTaylor-rc1zn 6 ай бұрын
@@tarynmaria_ thanks !! A lot of my black family was like this, meanwhile i barely finished school & can’t seem to figure out how the computer works (i’m half German / Half Black) !! If you saw my uncle and he was still alive you might not think we were related (people say i look Mexican), & he was very dark black , shocking i know!! I like to get tips from your channel !!
@jamesscherping2461
@jamesscherping2461 7 ай бұрын
Great list, also recycle many of those things. Shelters love the toiletries, I even found a place to take cosmetics. Share a mower with neighbors.
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 7 ай бұрын
Great tips! :)
@geryddle
@geryddle 7 ай бұрын
The "craft supplies for someday".. oh we're all the victims of our Ideal Artistic Self taking over us at the store 😂
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 7 ай бұрын
I know, right?! 😊
@eliv.7062
@eliv.7062 5 ай бұрын
I'm not willing to give up kitchen towels but to balance the scales I'm very good at making everything last for ages and finding new usage for items I already have. I'm also a total minimalist at kitchen aids. All those electric devices you mention are a waste of money and space unless you live to cook. Very good suggestions! Less is more. 😉❤
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!! ❤️
@josephineananda
@josephineananda Ай бұрын
I have a small rice cooker and it's great. I like it. It doesn't burn the bottom of the rice. I can also leave the rice in there for a week, and just add a little water to recook and freshen it up. I don't burn or waste any rice anymore.
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!!
@JoanO51
@JoanO51 7 ай бұрын
You must not have pets. I use paper towels a lot.
@odiecap62
@odiecap62 7 ай бұрын
I have a dog and I don’t use paper towels because of the dog or for the dog. Unless your pet(dog assuming) isn’t potty trained or throws up often, why would you say that ‘obviously you don’t have pets’? I’m confused !
@jayroger4550
@jayroger4550 6 ай бұрын
Me too. One roll a day to clean up after my 8 dogs and 5 cats
@Blubes23
@Blubes23 6 ай бұрын
I recently did a clean out again, and my god it felt good. I donated so much that havent been toutched in years. I have more to go through but it reminded me of about five years ago before a really shitty time for me, and i had 80 clothing items in total!! And happy! I want back to that. 👀
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 6 ай бұрын
Love it, great job!
@wellarmedwife166
@wellarmedwife166 5 ай бұрын
almost two acres...the front is minimal with mostly plant beds and a tad bit of grass...the entire back...3 chicken coops, a huge duck run, the equivalent of about half an acre of vegetable garden, large fire pit...rest is crushed shell...IMO, if I need to feed it and water it, I want something back from it. As to "glasses" we have 4 yetis that are our cups, one each for coffee, one each for cold drinks...and about a dozen tervis tumblers, for children, grands and guests..and YES, I serve frozen margaritas in them, and have served wine in them...the guests keep returning so I guess we are good. The rest of the kitchen ...it is a working kitchen, at my age the kitchen aid has to live on the counter, to heavy to get it out...that said we use it at a minimum of 3 times a week...right now the small dehydrator is on a counter making a small batch of jerky and the small canner has about an hour left...rugs from the screen porch into the house, dogs and us pick up hay and dirt..it helps. no chachkis, to much to dust. other than kitchen work horses, the rest of the place looks stark...just dont peek into the huge walk in closet in the office...
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing!
@cathynevius2164
@cathynevius2164 4 ай бұрын
Vases from the florist are great to give get well or other flower arrangements to friends. If you have too many, you’re not giving enough flowers to others.😊
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 4 ай бұрын
Great idea!!
@oklahomaisok
@oklahomaisok 5 ай бұрын
I use the plastic grocery bags for small trash can liners…and to dispose of produce scraps etc. Also have crocheted stress balls after cutting them into “plastic yarn”.
@seplynn7122
@seplynn7122 18 күн бұрын
One thing i did was get storage containers that all use the same lid. All are square, the same dimensions except for the height. So, all the different size containers use the same lid. All the containers stack, and all the lids stack and seat within each other. I've used this system for over a decade because it works so well.
@tarynmaria_
@tarynmaria_ 17 күн бұрын
Great idea!
@harrykammoun9260
@harrykammoun9260 4 ай бұрын
Oh Americans.. tiny carpets? I believe you mean Rugs or Hall runners 🤦🏻‍♂️
@frankieflashlight7301
@frankieflashlight7301 Ай бұрын
I need them all and I used them all! 🥰
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