The MINIMALIST Declutter You Didn't Know You Needed! Fresh Start for 2025 Tips

[@DianeinDenmark]

What kind of clutter trips you up? Jam jars, old mugs, or those too good to throw out boxes? 😍There is no shame here, let’s cheer each other on! 🎉 Rah, rah, rah!

[@suem6004]

No, not the empty jam jars! Haha

[@hilaryelworthy1464]

All of the above !!!

[@Betty-JoD]

Hi Diane! Things that my children gave me over the years trip me up. I don't hold onto too many food containers because I don't use them and I know me, I will let them build up. However I keep one or two for when I send my son home with goodies, I use one of those so I never have too many under the cupboard. Thank you Diane! ❤

[@Turtleneck07]

When a new box enters my life, I remind myself I didn't have this box yesterday and life was just fine!

[@DianeinDenmark]

Great tip! 👏🤩

[@janetlee5119]

I was eating a Ferrero Rocher watching your video just as you showed your box, now I'll put mine in the bin when I've finished them instead of spending days wondering what I could do with it.Thank you for making 3 videos a week you have know idea how much I look forward to them .

[@ruthw3244]

2 items that have tripped me up for a long time were 2 old kerosene heaters in my basement but last week I managed to find a metal recycling place that would take them. Then today I bought 2 kerosene fuel containers half full and 4 old paint cans to the hazardous waste day at our landfill area. Go me! Just needed to focus on these things instead of procrastinating forever! Rah rah.

[@beth5765]

I’m excited for your channel’s growth - you will reach your goal Within weeks!

[@elizabethbutler3364]

I’m a shocker for keeping containers! This was a very good reminder. Thank you Diane.

[@jackiebowen6239]

I have similar issues with containers and boxes that "should be good for something" but usually aren't needed. Thanks, Diane, for more inspiration to simplify/check areas I wouldn't have thought of.💙

[@lynnrichards4306]

Loving the three videos a week, thank you. I used to be a nightmare for keeping boxes and nice jars but no more!

[@emilysteen8070]

Still doing the “one item a day” method! Love going slow and steady in my mostly clutter free home to keep it that way!

[@DianeinDenmark]

Brilliant, Emily! 👋😃

[@susanr5827]

Exterminate is my ring tone! This really speaks to me. I love "good" boxes- like from a large perfume set. And unfortunately, it is clutter. Sometimes, I use them in drawers. Tossing them is difficult. Thanks for all you do.❤

[@TinaKing1234]

Thank you for the three videos a week. It's a treat each time I see notification that there's a new one out! You help keep me on track, Diane! For me it's empty shipping boxes. I am glad actually that I have quite a few saved up because we are moving sometime this year and they will come in handy...but when we're done with them, I will be sure to pass them along.

[@DianeinDenmark]

Well done, Tina and THANK YOU!

[@karin8304]

Old towels are a temptation for me. I hang on to too many just in case of big spills.

[@angelienbrouwer2199]

Hope you get the 100000 this year🎉

[@DianeinDenmark]

Yay! 🤩🎉🎉🎉

[@yasmindias9062]

Great video Diane. Im planning on making some tough choices in decluttering. My mil is in the hospital awaiting transfet to a care home. Her house well oh my it's going to take a long time to sort thru her endless collections. Life lesson; declutter before it becomes on absolute have too. Not leavd it to my children to do❤

[@DianeinDenmark]

🙏😊

[@sindiesigmon55]

Had covid since last Friday...looking forward to feeling better soon and getting more stuff out of the house ❤

[@coppercurls5000]

I like your balanced approach to running a home. Thanks for all the work you put into informing & encouraging us, Diane!! 🏡❤

[@DianeinDenmark]

You are so welcome, Copper Curls!

[@janeb3024]

Mugs. A go to gift for a teacher. But, as the recipient of more than I could count over 30 years, I learned to share the wealth early in my career. But, the handwritten, heartfelt notes from students and parents I still have and enjoy re-reading from time to time.❤

[@pamelalyon3264]

My mother was a teacher got all kinds of strange gifts. We couldn't figure out what some of them were😂.

[@janeb3024]

@pamelalyon3264 but they likely held a meaning for the giver who wanted to honour your mother's role in their life. 💕

[@janeb3024]

I am fortunate to live in a community with a charity that recycles fabric (sewing scraps, old clothes, etc.) and an animal shelter that happily accepts old sheets and towels (bedding for the animals, cleaning rags). Containers can be my nemesis but I have limited space so that keeps things reasonable. Most of the time!😂

[@gigib4076]

It’s amazing how many items you can get rid of without leaving gaps in what you truly need!!

[@sharamyers9686]

I'm a sucker for sturdy shopping bags!

[@maureeneverson383]

I’ve taken some flower vases to the charity shop , only got 2 now, if I’m ever lucky enough to be given more than 2 bunches of flowers at once I can always borrow from my daughter. Diane we downsized 2 years ago and really got rid of lots of dinner ware, my dining table only seats 6, so only need crockery for 6. Good luck with your move xxx

[@LaLaCindy226]

For sure need to declutter mugs!!! Love your tips and tricks. So much help for me to keep motivated ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@mariahr673]

Bonjour Diane, j’aime vous regarder et écouter ! Vous êtes inspirante et solaire 😅 je range, je me débarrasse et donne vêtements, vaisselle, livres, contenants, décorations … et il en reste encore bien trop à mon goût 😂 je motive mon mari qui me donne un fameux coup de main. Merci d’être toujours positive, je vous souhaite une belle année 2025. Amitiés de ma belle Alsace 🥰

[@Dublin1008]

Thanks a lot Diane ❤

[@jgriffiths9120]

Large bag of decluttered items dropped off at the charity shop today 🎉🎉🎉Whoo hoo ❤ thanks Diane ❤

[@DianeinDenmark]

Rah, rah, rah!

[@JulieM-bx1ou]

Love your cheery smile Dianne you brighten my day x

[@DianeinDenmark]

Aww, THANK YOU, Julie!

[@alwinleerling]

Diane, LOVE your new paper towel holder ... very fancy! Thank you for returning to 3 videos a week ... you continue to inspire and encourage! From Darlene in NZ

[@DianeinDenmark]

You are so welcome, Darlene!

[@pamelalyon3264]

I hold on to glass containers, but use them all. I plan on painting some of them. When i learn how!

[@wendygaonach3908]

I'm fortunate because our plastic or metal containers go to my hubby for his workshop! He's very organized and can always find a use for them!

[@maryrose7842]

Just emptied my cupboard of old Tupperware containers and I am transitioning to glass. I’ve got so much more space 😊

[@luciegallagher2710]

Oh goodness you read my mind…. All those things are things I need to go through!!! X

[@ashandu]

Happy Wednesday! Thank you for guiding me. ❤

[@DianeinDenmark]

Any time!

[@debby7124]

I’m a fan of one in one out as well. 🙂

[@BarbaraEastman-s8o]

Sarah, I know what you mean. My daughter has asked over the years for me to keep certain items for the grand kids. Then when they could use that item, she buys it brand new. So, this year I am packing things up and donating them. Any of the grand kids' stuff will be boxed up, labeled and ready for pick up from them.

[@UpstateGrammy]

Take-away containers are my clutter, but lately I bring them to our Garden Club luncheons so members can pack up leftovers and I can be rid of them.🦋🦋🦋

[@penny971]

I went through my mugs in the fall. I still have way too many but it was a start!

[@DianeinDenmark]

Well done, Penny! Slow and steady!

[@bw07_r]

Got a new mug for Christmas like your husband, and another one already has left the house. One in, one out works great for me. 🎉

[@DianeinDenmark]

Go you, Bettina!

[@grumpy_poo]

I use my fererro boxes for the baubles on my Christmas tree you are right though two are enough for my needs..... perfect for them. I have been going through my bed linen and towels after Christmas though so they are going to be passed on. I have made a conscious effort to use my creams and potions to the bitter end....

[@elizabethmcdonald4318]

This is so helpful. I am also guilty of holding on to packaging I think I may find a use for down the road. Rarely does that happen. Thanks for reminding me that it's okay to put those things in the recycling bin!

[@DianeinDenmark]

Glad it was helpful, Elizabeth!

[@mariahikes]

Did a nice little paper bits and receipt and old list declutter by the desk as I listened. Then migrated some holiday decorations that need to go away... thinking about regifting some to the folks who will enjoy it next season (made a note on the calendar!).

[@DianeinDenmark]

That's a great idea!

[@marie.018]

I’m preparing for the arrival of a new baby soon and we did a big declutter of baby clothes from his older brother. I was keeping so much stuff "just in case" 😂

[@beth5765]

Great tips Diane

[@doccox27]

Great, just what I needed for extra motivation 🎉

[@nawalsada9359]

Thank you

[@DianeinDenmark]

You're so welcome, Nawal!

[@prairierose1115]

Well done Diane. Thanks again!

[@cmoore99]

I love these January videos. I am decluttering right along with you. Finally got some old vinyl flooring out of the garage yesterday. Big Win!

[@DianeinDenmark]

Brilliant, Connie!

[@pamelashaw2933]

Enjoyed the video. I looked around my kitchen, and without any difficulty, I collected a large bag to donate . Thank you 😊

[@DianeinDenmark]

Great job, Pamela!

[@sabinek.6927]

I am collecting old jars 😂 really have ti go through them. I am also sure that there are some boxes of devices I don't have anymore. Good reminder 😊

[@DianeinDenmark]

👏👏👏😄

[@gwenj5419]

I also like practical gifts that make my life easier and I can enjoy every day. Am I the only woman who's ever asked for a vacuum for a gift?

[@sharamyers9686]

I have! And a new shop vac is on my wish list😅

[@taniayoungson5614]

You ask what type of clutter trips us up? Well, in my case... My Hubby's clutter! 😂😂😂

[@DianeinDenmark]

😅

[@sindiesigmon55]

Right there with you! I clear a space and he fills it!!

[@alyssarosengard6674]

I decided to do a No Buy mid Jan to mid Feb. I’m excited and nervous about it. We are minimalists but we kind of back slid at Christmas this year. We want to save a bit for our future so that is our reason why. I’m going to hide my Amazon App. I think it’s going to make a huge difference.

[@rebekahphillips2334]

Woo hoo its Diane!! ❤ I'm happy to be here early! 😂

[@DianeinDenmark]

Rah, rah, rah! 😂🎉🎉🎉

[@rebekahphillips2334]

It was a good one! I went straight to the kitchen and grabbed my old kitchen rags I've been holding onto and off they go!!

[@jrcs1347]

I've got a box on the go at the moment, managing to put a couple of items a day in it for donation

[@mybeautifulworld6724]

Jars and any cute containers

[@sarahholbrow8203]

Things that were gifts from people or family heirlooms that family members would be sad if I got rid of them... But they don't want them either!

[@DianeinDenmark]

Ha ha, time for you to lead the way! 👏😃

[@kmac2482]

For me its definitely glass jars...jam, spaghetti sauce, etc. We can't put them out for recycling here so I always hate to toss them. I do use some for freezing sauces, soups etc. in individual servings, but, you only need so many! I've definitely had the moments of "that's a great box" or "I could use that for..." but I've trained myself to let it go. Or give a time limit - if I find it a few weeks later unused, I let it go.

[@pamelalyon3264]

I agree

[@sarahdebeer4302]

I declutter books and then accumulate more somehow 😂. When it's christmas I've decluttered the packaging 5 mins after opening the present 😊

[@DianeinDenmark]

👏👏👏🤩

[@ZulfahDavids7949]

Thank you for the video Dianne. Im loving your videos. Stay bless.... Oh newspapers are mine, for water spills

[@DianeinDenmark]

Thank you!

[@cashby1425]

Diane eager to hear how life in the city will be different besides a smaller place and less time needed for cleaning. For example what will happen to your little cold plunge barrel and that self care time of yours ?

[@DianeinDenmark]

Great questions!

[@christineabercrombie5257]

Love the stories of your DDD! A cannae Scot indeed! It’s sugar sachets and napkins from cafes for mine! 😂😂

[@KathyLange-p8t]

Medical supplies, 4x4s, tape, an inch of cough syrup, etc, etc

[@africke744]

Oh, gasp - it's nothing to do with me, but I'm sorry to see your Dalek mug go. Best wishes all the same 😊 Anne PS - all those "useful boxes for putting things in" 😂

[@kcf4557]

🎉🎉🎉 yay ❤❤❤

[@JanNapier]

🎉🎉🎉

[@kittycuddler5973]

I want to keep most everything but I limit myself now! ❤

[@abigailhortencia5901]

❤

[@trishtraynor]

I've realised that I've doubled up on space being used, by buying specific containers. I live alone, why did I need a cereal or granola container when they can sit inside the cupboard in the box ?! I don't buy giant packets of anything and often the container doesn't hold as much as the packaging so I have to have both ! E.G.putting coffee into a fancy jar and still having half a jar in the cupboard taking up the space it took originally.! 😂😂😂

[@cf3635]

Jam jars, cookie tins and towels always have me second guessing. Getting better at recycling them though

[@rebeccablashock3829]

😊

[@ginger7102]

Toilet paper roll! I do need to send them out!😂😂

[@mariahr673]

Bonjour, je les garde pour faire un atelier avec les copines : des étoiles de Noël, vu sur les réseaux sociaux ! Elles sont trop belles 🌟😂

[@lintb6030]

🎉

[@texmama2752]

Oohh 🙈 jam jars and plastic containers are my downfall Diane 🙈😆 I have managed to keep the jars to a minimum this past year by having a small box to hold them but I really need to purge the pile of plastic “could be useful, rarely are” containers in the garage.

[@ellenbarnicle599]

I have a hard time getting rid of hangers that kids clothes come on 🤣

[@teeg80]

I hear you Diane. I have an old bookcase in the garage for various things. When I get a box I think would be useful, I pop it on there then regularly go through them. Works well for me. As you say, how many do you need ? Hi from East Lothian x

[@DianeinDenmark]

Hi in East Lothian! My Dad used to work from Alderston House in Haddington 🤩

[@allisonmartin8717]

Kitchen utensils. I need to clear my drawer out. The hubs keeps asking exactly how many spoons, spatulas, tongs do we really need? Well, I use them all but need to ask could I reduce the number and only keep the favorites.

[@stowie7733]

I only have four drawers in my kitchen (ugh!). To help pare down my utensils, I put all of them in a box on top of my fridge. As I needed an item, I took it out. Upon washing said item, it would then go into the drawer or utensil holder. I ended up donating half of the box as I found I did not need all of them. It is along the same lines of turning your hangers around backwards…works like a charm!

[@allisonmartin8717]

@ great idea

[@alisongregson4740]

Cookie tins!!!

[@lorettazaharias9692]

I save those same jam jars too 😂 I like the shape of them.... however, how many do I really need ?🤔

[@DianeinDenmark]

👏😄

[@marykauffman3686]

Containers of all kinds, the smaller and cuter the harder it is for me not to add them to my stash!

[@KB-tr4cg]

💙

[@bethgoodwin9697]

I love saving and using the Bonne maman jars. Now I’ll be passing on the plastic snap tops that I used to use for leftover sauces and etc. I can see through the glass jars and glass is healthier for food storage than plastic. So goodbye plastic!🎉🎉🎉

[@deborahkristensen9344]

Need to get rid of all those plastic cookie containers that hubby kept buying at Christmas. They drive me crazy! And I'll depart with an empty box of chocolates I've been hanging on to.

[@DianeinDenmark]

👏🤩

[@pathiggins6513]

👍❤😊

[@suzsuzM]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤

[@MissPurbeck]

Just throwing out a bag of 'painting clothes', even if we painted every room in the house we would never have worked through all the old rags and t shirts.

[@DianeinDenmark]

👏😂

[@julieh5592]

I am forever trying to get rid of promotional bags and note pads and pens and water bottles. I’m sure they multiply.

[@DianeinDenmark]

They do! 👏😂

[@jenforbes661]

3 jars gone!

[@DianeinDenmark]

Woo hoo!

[@Tejjan]

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[@angelawhitehead1785]

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[@rhondawhite6340]

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[@rutht634]

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[@hortensiengarten]

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[@leehart16]

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