Kitchen Clutter OVERWHELM 😳 Shocked Mother gets a Reality Check

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

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[@jodyalaniz]

Congratulations!

[@tinathene]

Ordered!!

[@kbn989]

April congrats on this accomplishment !!!!

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

Thnk you!

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

Thank you!!

[@debbiehoefert2349]

I love how they make decisions together. They’ll make great parents.

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

Completely agree!

[@kikihammond5326]

Yes! Their communication skills are excellent and their support of each other and talking through issues, and making logical decisions, not just based on emotion is terrific. They could have their own channel teaching communication skills to couples.

[@jen....]

It's so nice to see a couple decluttering together, and it all being so good natured.

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

They’re the best 💛

[@daniphillips]

"You just keep doing what you're doing, Charlie!" RICKI COULD NEVER! 😂😂😂

[@cassandraknight8804]

Ohhh Ricki ❤

[@zoëavy]

Hey Dani! I hope you are well!!!! We miss you!

[@dagnolia6004]

Dani!

[@SCsweettea]

Dani…..hope you are enjoying your cute apartment and the teaching is going well. Almost Halloween, girl. And, you know where all your decorating treasures are! Yay! We miss you and the kids! Hugs Judy

[@LynsAlteredArts]

Every once in a while, I will click on some thing on Instagram or TikTok and I can see Danitravels has liked it also.

[@arianarodrigue268]

The next series is going to be at Mary's house to make space for all the things she is taking, lol. Love this family working together ❤

[@kbn989]

Mary you are doing awesome! It makes me happy to see you loving them and baby in this amazing way.

[@lizziemchire5192]

😂😂😂

[@TheTuffely]

I had the exact Same thougt that would be soooo cool ❤😂

[@kikihammond5326]

Yes, and a grand baby along to "help"

[@su6869]

When Christine said (with a tiny pause) "this is like... ours now" and then blushed slightly looking at Collin

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

They’re such a sweet couple and make such great decisions as a team. ❤️🥰

[@aloluccak.8303]

When did she say it? I overheard it and can’t find it 🥺

[@ADJ458]

I would hope you can see the love

[@mindsjanne]

@@aloluccak.8303When they are doing glasses and the time after

[@lauramitchell6725]

@@aloluccak.8303 At 11:11.😊

[@AWonderfulSheep]

“I’d like to keep 90…” Had me bark laughing!!! That and momma going shopping from the donation pile :)) So enjoy this series :)

[@i-g77]

"Never to be opened again." HAHAHAHA Colin's humor is the best part of this series. 😄

[@CynthiaMiller-cc3qj]

Collin is amazing. I’ve never seen a guy so involved in the decluttering process and making such reasonable choices. Christine’s decluttering muscles are strong too!

[@xLouisexox3]

These episodes are not long enough 😂 I can't wait till next week 🤣😊

[@su6869]

agreed!! @SpaceMakerMethod i think you could release cut scenes in a tiny video mid week xD

[@abigailleighhandbags]

I agree!

[@chontelle_freecleaning]

Absolutely love the way they communicate to each other about what they want to keep and don’t use ❤

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

❤️ same. They were so great with their communication that Mary and I just wanted to stay in the kitchen and let them do their thing.

[@pamelafox7677]

They’re being respectful about making decisions together. And Mary is very supportive and sweet and helpful. The house is really cute.

[@waytoson]

5 FULL BOXES!!!!! AND THE SHELF!!!! THAT IS AMAZING!!!! Thank you for sharing this journey with us 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@glendaw5221]

I love this couple and how they are so respectful of each other.

[@sarahharper-fi2mx]

Mary in the background pillaging is SO me when I help people declutter. 😂🤣😂🤣

[@kims914]

Pillaging 😂😂😂😂

[@caelibarnhart]

Just stopping into the comments to say that I absolute adore Christine, Collin, and Mary. I admire their ability to communicate so openly and declutter together. They're going to be great parents!

[@TonyRed549]

Dealt with my clean laundry while watching, and even got rid of a couple of things that weren't working for me :)

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

Yay! 😃💪🏻

[@A_New_View]

Marys a big helper but if she keeps taking things she may be the next show lol😆

[@smilingjacks83]

This!

[@jillc1910]

I never think I’m going to like the current decluttering as much as the previous one but this is amazing!!

[@dancing_fig]

I know, right? I loathe goodbyes, but I'm now already so invested in wanting to see where these folks go with things!

[@RaeC5280]

I felt just the same!

[@RaeC5280]

So impressed she did the brick wall herself! That's such a beautiful kitchen.❤

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

Right?!

[@tamarap387]

This was honestly one of the most satisfying videos on decluttering I've ever seen! The number of items 'let go o'f was SO awesome!!

[@Brigitte_Cantin]

I am speechless 😮 they were so ready for this. Christine even has a twinkle in her eyes. The free space they are getting is insane, so much less stress, they will be able to enjoy their little family so much more instead of trying to figure anything out. Great job April. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏💖💖💖💖💖😘😘

[@kaycee625]

Christine, the Supreme Decluttering Machine! She and Collin deserve every prize ever made for decluttering. What a great couple, working in unison. If this was my house there would have been tears and meltdowns 😅

[@daniellep6807]

Her mom is so cute😂. I like their kitchen and their house in general seems cozy. Very sweet couple💛

[@abundantlyinspired]

I could feel myself getting more of a sense of calm as the kitchen was decluttered!!! 😊Very wonderful job all!!!❤❤🎉

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

Me too!!

[@debbwebb1279]

Great job! Christine looks more relaxed, less stressed, especially as areas are being made for baby! Take care kids!

[@dianneperry2903]

I LOVE this couple. Could you hear me LAUGHING 😂😂😂out loud when he said he wanted to keep 90 of the 93. They work together so well. They both are really SWEET and LOVE the mama also! ❤

[@zabmcauley5647]

Great work! There were two things Christine said about choosing newer over older and nicer over what they used, that could lead to declutter lessons that I have learned. We have preferences, nicer doesn't mean we like using them. Newer also doesn't mean we should keep them over older. It's ok to like what you like using and get rid of the rest. My other thought is about measuring cups, before getting rid of all the extras, consider if you have food containers that you like to keep a measuring cup in, like pet food or coffee.

[@HannahRainbow88]

Yes! "PYREX" is much tougher (and withstands more extreme temperatures) than new "Pyrex" so there's a BIG difference! Be sure to check which is which. 😊

[@candicewaller403]

So true! I have several very old things that I enjoy and never thought of replacing with "new" because they work so well. Not a lot of duplicates in my kitchen, but extra measuring spoons/cups definitely find their way into different jars and tubs. I've got one spoon exclusively for baking soda, a cup for cat food, for dried tea, etc. Outside of the two sets of measuring spoons on my counter in a pretty copper mule mug. I like them loose, not on the ring, in the mug so I can just grab the size I need.

[@SCsweettea]

April, you find the best people to help. This couple is so lovely. They are really open to your help. The house is adorable. I so understand their frustration. People need to understand the importance of this is the box….you can only have so many wine glasses, so many bowls, so many small appliances in this box. I think we are all struggling with that concept. Hubby is so willing to help….i appreciate him taking so much strain of his wife. love this couple, they are doing great. Mama is such a help too. April you are a gentle yet truly brilliant team leader. Hugs Judy

[@Youmaycallmesammy]

Big fan of everything going into closed storage for the dust factor alone. Feels much safer for everyone!

[@tammyobryant118]

Love this show it makes you realize you can live and be happier with less stuff

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

That makes me happy to hear!

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

I think they should consider putting the vases downstairs (maybe keeping out the two "best" sizes) and putting the serving ware in the corner cabinet in the dining room... Just a thought.😊 Oh! And I'd have saved that storage piece from the kitchen and put it downstairs for now. When the baby grows older, it would be cute in his room for books and toys!

[@jananneshipley3687]

I had the same thoughts. Using that corner piece in the dining room for the partyware like stemware, etc. Keep a couple favorite vases and put the others downstairs. And that would free more cabinet space in kitchen, which is gonna be needed as baby grows. And that storage shelf would probably be perfect for toys downstairs. But, they may have just been ready to see it go. lol

[@madzabinga8382]

You basically decluttered one entire kitchen's worth of stuff, and still have exactly what you need. Great job. Loved watching this process.

[@julethegrape]

I absolutely love this series! Christine and Collin are amazing, makes me look forward to every sunday

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

It’s just a cozy hang out day with their fam 💛

[@RadCenter]

Although it's charming, I'd replace the china cabinet behind the door with two tall pantry cabinets with doors. One could be used for food/appliance storage and the other for vacuum cleaners/cleaning products/etc). Then the storage bench could be repurposed to hold dog food and other pet-related items.

[@esther61374]

Excellent idea!!

[@ericastivison]

I was thinking all the tall broom-like things need a place out of sight! Great idea

[@dweamy1]

Oh wow, I love how decisive the couple is and how much they got rid of. Super job all of you!

[@heather1778]

Love this couple! As mom of two German “shedders” they are so relatable. A suggestion… if you turn the two metal ‘not trash cans’ sideways ( back to back) they would tuck underneath the bar countertop nicely without protruding into the room. ❤

[@RadCenter]

I was going to suggest the same thing!

[@josephdaly2015]

Omg Christine and Collin did a fantastic job decluttering. Mary is have a great time shopping in the living room 😂 The space in the kitchen is unreal. It looks beautiful and cosy. I’m looking forward to seeing it totally sorted. April congratulations on the book. I’m absolutely delighted for you. Have a great week everyone. Mary, Joes wife 🙇‍♀️👏💪👍🙏💐🐕‍🦺

[@toddylu6869]

This was a great episode guys! Those measuring spoons and koozie collections were epic. I could hear the kitchen breathe😂.

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

🤣😃

[@LeaSonnenscheinTrier]

What is a koozie for?

[@toddylu6869]

@@LeaSonnenscheinTrier a sleeve for cold cans that keeps them cold… usually beer and soda. They were the flat foam looking things. She had a lot of them.

[@LeaSonnenscheinTrier]

@@toddylu6869 Thank you for the explanation. I am German but watch a lot of vlogs of Americans for many years. Never heard of them, never saw them.

[@elise12345]

I do recommend either borrowing a 9 month old or crawling around yourself to see what you can reach. That storage thing on the backside of the kitchen looks like a climbing gym filled with breakable items! Vase cabinet also looks tantalizing to a tot. People bring different philosophies on child proofing, so for me personally, I found creating spaces that work for adults and also don’t require regular redirection or saying no worked best.

[@shirleygermain5707]

I loved the kitchen declutter. Famous cooks always say you don't need all those gadgets and appliances. A simple kitchen makes a better cook.

[@librarynan4610]

The next stop for April may need to be Mary’s house. Hahaha! As someone who likes to bake, I keep two sets of measuring spoons and two sets of measuring cups. It will be enough.

[@jenniifleur6504]

😂🙊

[@stephaniem.5924]

I would suggest down the road getting all breakables completely out of reach once baby girl starts crawling and pulling up on stuff. ❤️ I absolutely love this couples style.

[@TheCaitling]

I love their aesthetic - the dining room chairs etc are just so beautiful and happy

[@rebeckamattisson5083]

I looooove this series! The teamwork, the cute couple, the awesome mom and then April like a fairy godmother, making the kitchen so cozy. Great job, everyone! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤

[@lindaroyal8161]

OMG - it's the 1st time I've ever known anyone to have a measuring spoon collection. With that many, it's a collection! They got rid of a lot! It looks so much better, more room for prep, feels calmer. It's actually a really cute kitchen!

[@blondequilter]

I am loving this series. They are dealing with their clutter so well together. I can't wait till you all get to the basement!

[@jenniifleur6504]

I’m always so happy to see you a one hour video🙏🏻😍 they are a great team! Always have to laugh when Mary is sneaking around the declutter pile😂😂

[@pamd4068]

I'm just loving this organizational baby getting ready for baby episodes. I just love how the mom and dad work so well together and the mom is there to help. This is awesome and to see the transformation already. I can breathe easier. LOL

[@MickeyC321]

Such a fun declutter. You all work so well together and make instant decisions. Kudos. There will be fun times and great memories to be made in that kitchen

[@kh1386]

I think some barstools at the bar in the kitchen would create a sitting area for someone to hang out while the other is cooking. Or another thought is to add a small table where the bench is, maybe move the bench somewhere else. The kitchen just needs to feel more welcoming so that you can hang out in there.

[@trishbishop3923]

For future clearing out of drawers, I would suggest having a basket/bin/box handy to load up vs using hands and multiple trips! Love the questions asked by all when sorting!!

[@robindavis2403]

Luv this video. Maybe just remove the entire drawer with contents to sorting area. Cleaning of drawer would also be easier. Cutest couple ever

[@suewilkinson910]

That was a really good day of decluttering. Can't believe how many measuring spoons and cups they had. I have one of each and never need a second version. We all acquire loads of random basins, bowls and things with lost lids over time. I would say we probably all need to do this to our kitchens every couple of years. As a hot person though I am bemused by the number of blankets everyone seems to want cluttering up their homes. We live in centrally heated houses now, we have never needed a blanket less, and yet they are everywhere! And cushions come a close second. First thing I do when I sit down is chuck the cushions on the floor. I have very few. I don't know how to sit down with them in the way. I love that you have helped them create a living area, a dining area and a usable kitchen. We all need our homes to flow and not be overwhelming.

[@tinathene]

This home seems older. My place is a 1928 apartment lacking insulation and heat. Blankets are a must.

[@TrinaOrange]

Loved the episode and the picture of the baby on the fridge just melted my heart. What a beautiful family.

[@susanrikimaru6630]

I loved Christine’s self-talk about how happy someone would be at the thrift store finding the old dish ware. 👍🏻

[@BlueBird-nf2gp]

Yeah I often say the same thing when I'm decluttering.

[@Nithrade]

Wow, those two did such a good job! They clearly have their decluttering undies on. So respectful towards each other but also both agreeable to get rid of stuff. It was a joy watching and ended astonishingly fast. Can't wait for next Sunday.

[@abbystahl9592]

Can this extend from the planned spaces to the whole house like Dani’s declutter did? I love this couple already and don’t want this series to end. And as a mom of young kids who got into decluttering when I became a parent, the less stuff to manage, the better !!

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

There will be 10 total episodes of this series (3 down, 7 to go) and yes, we tackle the whole house!

[@abbystahl9592]

@@SpaceMakerMethod that is fantastic news!! It’s amazing how easily decluttering seems to come to them right from the start. I’ve definitely needed multiple rounds in my space. And their calmness and support of each other is so sweet. You all working together is so inspiring!

[@A_New_View]

This is one of my favorite declutters I love that the hubby is helping to! And mom❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@maryS1977]

These guys are amazing! I feel calmer with what they have done so far so I can’t even imagine how they feel

[@sarahb3606]

Wow it's astonishing what was squirreled away in there that they didn't use or need! So much better now and looking forward to part 2 😃. I have a tiny kitchen so I have to be BRUTAL with one in one out.

[@GotAnUmbrella]

The magic of decluttering the table is that you had an immediate staging area. Christine and Collin kicked butt decluttering the house.

[@denisemurphy4806]

Such a great couple making decisions for the benefit of their life together X

[@pauline_paez]

This couple truly is inspiring me to just let go of my things. So i can live my best life with no clutter. Such a fun video to watch as always April! ❤😊

[@fianorian]

Such a great couple. They are both on the same page regarding the level of clutter they will tolerate, which helps so much.

[@sheila3205]

Christine reminds me so much of Dani! Very willing to work the process 🎉

[@H3_Chill]

I love how much respect they have for each other's things, and how now that they're decluttering they are building a sense of shared items and space. Love this :)

[@cantocant2346]

They are doing an AMAZING job decluttering! So refreshing to see both people on board with making a beautiful and useful home!

[@hklopez2616]

April you are like a good people finder. All these people seem very emotional intelligent and really self aware. I just love seeing all of these interactions with healthy people making healthy decisions.

[@ilanapeters4239]

Ahhh I'm so happy they have their kitchen back!! Congrats on your accomplishments so far!

[@hallienicholls9421]

they are so so awesome!!! i love this couple! i wish that the big blue cabinet with dog stuff in it could be moved over to the right and the dog food bins could be put on the left side of it. that cabinet would look so good if it had space to breathe! it may be built in. but if not 👀

[@orysyaf8337]

Great idea. Remove towel rack too. Then there would be room for some slim bar stools

[@caro75003]

The measuring spoons 😂 These three are wonderful people. Nobody's judging, lamenting or pointing fingers about who bought duplicates (like I would be doing: my husband can't find anything so he buys new items all the time...😅). They are cheering, laughing and cracking jokes while moving on and taking decisions. ❤🎉 Fantastic inspiration 😊

[@karenmcneill2602]

YAY!!! They are such beautiful people.

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

It's a good one!

[@tessaeaton2442]

I've ordered my book, it's coming Wednesday. it's not because I'm stressing over my stuff, it's because I love your channel xx and I do need advice for some areas. thanks April

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

Thank you so much 😊❤️ I hope you love it.

[@Gotsomethingtosaynow]

Great decision making and I love how you respectfully made the decisions on what to keep and what to let go.

[@NourishmentRedacted]

This video is phenomenal!! ❤ It made me feel so happy for this growing family. Wow! This is my dream kitchen with the brick! They have so much nice stuff, and now they can properly use it .

[@adrianaricalde2905]

Mary was the nicest helper

[@heathergruenberg3273]

They decluttered a lot of items!! Their Kitchen is SO cute!! Great job!!

[@lauramitchell6725]

At 12:29, those colorful glasses will also make awesome dessert glasses,(puddings,jellos,ice cream,sorbets,etc.) also for shrimp cocktail,appetizers,etc.🙌🏻

[@dia9491]

Great episode. That kitchen is gorgeous!!!

[@katehamb439]

You guys are amazing, kitchens are hard. If your serving ware is in the basement will you forget about it? I have a small kitchen with no space for the pretty plates etc, I got a medium sized cupboard in my dining room for it, that also became my boundary for how much I could have

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

We’re going to have a nice space for it that you guys will soon see in the basement. 😊

[@KristinaGreenwood]

The rectangular measuring spoons fit better in small spice jars.

[@rebeccasible6631]

What a super satisfying kitchen declutter to watch! The fifty plus minutes wasn't long enough. I'll be back next Sunday. I appreciate how well Christine and Collen worked together to communicate their preferences on everything. It looks fabulous. I love that Mary is helping now to ease the future parents start as new parents.

[@Sarah-xw2ff]

What's really striking is that since donating all the excess, this nice couple now has cabinets that perfectly and beautifully fit all their essentials. They will no longer feel overwhelmed or struggle to find the things they need to use for that days mealprep. Awesome! I'm actually going to go do the same to my kitchen this week. Feeling inspired for sure!

[@smarterthanawaffle]

The baby is gonna love that vase cabinet when he/she starts walking!

[@DVD927]

I laughed about the candy thermometer. I finally donated the candy thermometer I’ve had for 30 years & never used it.

[@Bubreherro]

April, I love seeing your process! Gather everything together, take what you know you don’t want, group things alike, decide on 1 group, gather other things alike, decide, and so on. One thing I would have loved to see more off, is your though process for the organization part of the different items that went back into the kitchen. There was some with the drink ware and some with the counter, but the cabinets are the bane of my existence and having grown up with someone who had no system and thought process, I really need yours! I guess episodes get long, but in the future, know that the thought process to organize is REALLY helpful for the clueless ones of us ^^; Can’t wait to get the book. I may have to wait a bit, but really looking forward to it!

[@tammyessency9635]

I am loving this series, I love how the couple is doing it together. So much STUFF gone!!

[@RadCenter]

Another suggestion: Take the measuring cups and spoons off of the jump rings and hang them individually on the back of the cabinet door above your prep surface. That way you can just grab the size you need instead of struggling with the whole set at once. I even wrote the size of each cup on the bottom with a big fat Sharpie so I can grab the correct size quickly. You can also hang other bulky things like citrus reamers and graters this way. It really helps if you have limited drawer space.

[@TanyaKindrachuk]

Amazing progress! I didn't think getting that shelf empty would make me so happy! That extra space is going to feel so nice.

[@SamStrumpetify]

I'm with Colin. Whenever I bake I always use so many measuring spoons. I'll forget to do all my dry stuff before the wet, or I'll be on autopilot and immediately throw a measuring spoon in the sink and then I can't use it because it's dirty.

[@lauramitchell6725]

My sink always has hot,soapy water in it while I’m cooking or baking,so even if I need a measuring cup or spoon again, it’s just a quick rinse and reuse!🙌🏻

[@Thirikalee]

Wow… fantastic! You guys were ruthless! And such great communication between C&C!

[@smarterthanawaffle]

I love this couple and how they work together. They are gonna be great parents if they work like this so we'll.

[@Ann-vr1qr]

Just loving this series! So excited for Christine and Collin!! They are doing an amazing job! Can't wait for the next one! 💖

[@lr50plus54]

Wow!!!!! How amazing are these two?? They’re making April’s job so easy! Love this.

[@Nadja-x1f]

This couple works as such a great team!

[@colleenisaac6647]

So happy for Christine and Colin! Can’t wait until the next episode!

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

Coming soon!

[@GiGi-to-Three]

Great job. Loved that they were able to get rid of that extra shelf!

[@daniphillips]

I love this TEAM EFFORT!!! ❤

[@jananneshipley3687]

What an amazing difference in the kitchen. They did such an awesome job letting things go. So inspiring. I need to do the same thing with my small kitchen.

[@kirstynero7424]

Loving this series. U are a gr8 team and u r gonna smash the basement when u get to it. Cant wait to hear how u love the new kitchen space. Bring on next sunday!