This may surprise you! 🤭DECLUTTERING MY ENTIRE HOUSE! Messy To Minimal Extreme Declutter 2023

[@madelineoneill6752]

💛 Natalie, using the “wrong scent for the wrong season” puts you 1# in the running for Mommy Blogger of the Year in my books. You keep everything so so real and I cannot say how much you have helped me grow as a mamma to two under two.

[@NatalieBennett]

Oh this warms my heart so much. ♥️

[@6butterflywings6]

Same! Keeping it real is 100% awesomeness!

[@ErinNDo]

❤me too! Love you!!! Mrs Meyers Orange spice is my favorite. Oh well!

[@findingaway5512]

Yes. Real life for the win always. ❤😊 I actually remember watching her first video which she was decanting spices it was thinking oh no.... I could never be that level of mom but her realness came through and her ability to have honesty with what works and what doesn't system wise and her lovely personality and humor too. So glad her beautiful ascetic didn't throw me off. She is amazing in all the ways. ❤ Keeping life spicy with some peppermint delight in the springtime. 😊

[@alewis4220]

Minimalism is so personal, I started following minimalism channels to help motivate me to declutter, I never saw myself being a minimalist but as I decluttered the excess and got down to bare basics I saw how much easier it was to function daily and I changed my opinion ... I went from decluttering and keeping a few extras for a rainy day to keeping 1 extra, having said that I keep an extended pantry we live in a rural area with 1 grocery store several hours from any larger town with stores, walmart, home depot etc. we have no cinemas, no takeout, pretty much nothing, so we plan our grocery trips around doctors appointments, home projects that we need to go shop at home depot for wood and other supplies and we buy bulk to keep us going for several months until the next planned trip ... Its not very minimal keeping cases of tuna and pineapple and 6 bottles of toilet cleaner etc. but it works for us ...

[@brookmo95]

A.

[@luna7453]

in fact there is no one way to live it but inspirations from channels can help to sense what we feel to need :) it is to adapt to each one needs and situations :) the goal is to feel more serene for what i feel :) congrats for your journey ;) it is inspiring to read and see other experiences to sense our own needs :) thank you for what you expressed, it helped me to get more understanding on other ways to live depending on other realities as i live in the centre of a small town where i can have easily access to all and no need of cars etc, so i feel the stores are my "storage" spaces :) but if you live far avoiding to do a lot of travels for shopping is a minimal approach to organise the time and optimise each travel :) (i hope to be able to be clear :) still try to improve learn english :) bye bye from France :)

[@sarahhegedus9182]

I felt so seen when you said “if you watch my videos purely for entertainment and relaxation, stay where you are.” 😅 I watch your videos once when relaxing, and again later for motivation (on weekends when I’m not working). Always love your videos! ❤

[@elizabethflannery3290]

I’m the same. I watch them in the evening after my daughter goes to bed. So I have ideas and motivation for my next day off work for what I want to achieve (declutter/clean/reorganise etc)

[@alsouright]

SAME😂

[@rachvictoria]

Same! I watch while painting my nails, for motivation tomorrow to clean and declutter lol

[@moodsmcgee8552]

Also am doing a reflect and plan for the next day watching this.

[@laurenroberts8362]

Finally, I am so glad I landed on your channel. I like these realistic and teaching you videos rather than the very hyper specific to me and satisfying things. Your channel is educational and entertaining. I have been looking for a realistic channel like yours, thank you!

[@lylagray9669]

💛I LOVE your Messy To Minimal series and these revisits!

[@NatalieBennett]

I love making these videos! And it’s a two for one because I get a lot of progress done, and I get to make a video for you all!

[@lylagray9669]

@@NatalieBennett 😀😀🙂🙂

[@welchlin264]

@@lylagray9669w waxq

[@aliciacalderoni1865]

I needed this video so much! My husband and I don't see eye to eye on keeping things minimal in our home and it's caused a good amount of strife between us. Thank you for the reminder that minimalism isn't about an end result and it's not about meeting a certain standard. I'm just doing the best I can with the husband that I have! And our marriage comes first, not minimalism.

[@almostarctic]

i love the flow of this year's messy to minimal videos!! it feels so natural and honest and just relatable.

[@ab4th]

💛Decluttering/tidying in 5-minute increments (or so) is all that I can do right now as I care for my mom who's recovering from surgery. She lives with us and I have to be available to help her when she needs me. Your video was my lunch break and inspiration to keep working in the snippets of time I do have.

[@NatalieBennett]

Even 5 minutes can make a big difference! You add those smaller sessions up and there's nothing you can't accomplish! (It might just take a bit longer and that's ok!)

[@kathyalfieri2934]

Great video, glad to see someone who represents real busy people who are not “ perfect” . . Way to go🎉🎉

[@natalieleach8957]

💛 So excited for another messy to minimal episode! I’ve been following your channel for about a year now and all I can say is that it has been life changing! Your approach to minimalism and decluttering has helped me SO much. Tips like using what you have to organize…simple but makes so much sense. Just want to say thank you ☺️

[@NatalieBennett]

Wow!!!!! 🥹this comment just made my day!!!

[@bbbkkk222]

I 💛 seeing how happy you are when talking about your passions and hobbies

[@CalledtoCultivate]

Love how you don’t sugarcoat things Natalie. “I wouldn’t wish these on my worst enemy” “These are the literal worst!” I think there needs to be a giveaway for guessing the wing nut number correctly at the end of a decluttering video. 🤣👏🏻

[@NatalieBennett]

Hahaha that is a GREAT idea!

[@julievw6520]

Hmmm...3? 😉😂

[@amandabucklin5076]

Was decluttering when I seen this get uploaded. Perfect timing. Trying to get as much done before the kids get out of bed

[@elsarodriguez2140]

❤️❤️ you help me see minimalism in a more personal way, like you say is not the same for everyone. I love your series thank you❤😊

[@PuppetOnStrings666]

💛 I've been obsessed with decluttering/cleaning videos. I watch them for motivation in my own room, and to be mindful of my own space when I move out. I appreciate what you do!

[@alexandralimberatos7245]

My 3yo daughter is so used to watching my "mommy show" with me that she chimed in "where are the kids?" 😊 I loved this episode, Natalie. Thank you for your lovely content and attitude! 💛

[@BekahatHome]

Hello Natalie your channel has always been a safe warm and welcoming space! The voiceover at the end was so needed, I love that reminder. Your approach and mindset to living simply and minimal is so refreshing. Thank you for being in this corner of the Internet. I look forward to seeing what you grow this season in the greenhouse! We missed this particular one at our Costco, crossing fingers it comes back next year. Enjoy your week ❤

[@ClaireDeLune2848]

My respect for you and your lifestyle grows with every video, Natalie. I've been watching your channel for years now, and although I enjoyed your decluttering videos with your kids in the past, I think it's so great that you've switched the focus to the rest of the house / you in particular. I can tell you value your kids' privacy and personal boundaries, and keep them in the forefront of your decision making in terms of your content. I think that's a wise choice!

[@MomofTheo]

I feel like this video was a highly caffeinated 'get-er-done' kinda episode - which I loved! Thank you for showing the REALNESS of how when you're focused on a project (like decluttering) it is normal and okay to let some of the other normal chores get neglected for a little while (like dishes, laundry, counters). This is so refreshing and makes me feel like I am actually way more productive than I think or feel I am.

[@molee8863]

Love the greenhouse. Mindful spending & purchases have definitely helped my life.

[@ryannadams649]

So refreshing to see other people have messes and clutter. I’ve been overwhelmed with how much I neglect the inside of my house whenever I focus more on outdoor projects. This video reminded me that’s called life and it’s not important to do it all every single day.

[@Michelle-js5kh]

The financial aspect is so true! We live in the mountains in a tourist town, and over the last year rent has been our luxury item. To the point that we couldn’t afford to even do the things we wanted to do here. So we moved back into our RV for the summer, paying 1/3 the rent we were paying before. We’re paying off debt to get ourselves in a position to buy a house, but in the meantime we’ve been able to actually enjoy a date night with a glass of wine at the bar, or buy the necessary tools we need to do what we love. I loved that big house, and the RV is a downgrade in luxury, but I’m so glad we “decluttered” our $2100 a month rent payment so we can use that money for different things, and ultimately to position ourself for the future. Not to mention, there’s only so much cabinet space in the rig, I cannot buy the amount of stuff that I could in the house - it doesn’t fit!

[@NatalieBennett]

Perspective and priorities can change your life!!!!! I am so proud of you for making that tough decision!

[@ThuismetFem]

Yess! This is what I did today and now in my tea break I can get the motivation for the last bits of my house 😁 ( it 4pm here in the Netherlands) 💛

[@NatalieBennett]

Way to go! So glad you’re here, Femke. ♥️

[@ednarose86]

I love watching you do these!!!! It reinforces that even if I get through my messy to minimal journey, I will still have LOADS of stuff to declutter in the future, because it's a cycle. Seasons change, interests change, style changes, sizes change, things get worn out, duplicates are purchased when something is lost and then you declutter that thing when you find it. It's just good to see that you didn't go through your entire house and only find an empty shampoo bottle and a paper clip to declutter.

[@SharaLee60]

💛 Hi, Natalie, love this video, especially the Greenhouse, I'm so glad your hubby surprised you with this Greenhouse! And to what you grow in there or projects you may make will be interesting! It'll be fun to watch as you grow & discover things! Thanks for showing us the real things that clutter our lives. I just sit & watch you!i do alittle I did plant some veggies & flowers & they have started to sprout. I'm so excited! ❤️🫂☺️💐🎉🌞🦋🍄

[@meeravenkatesh1943]

Inspiring video Natalie..How a few minutes spent in each space can help in decluttering the entire home!!!! I love your perception of minimalism...To each his or her own...Thank you for another lovely video...Have fun with the new chicken additions...Your greenhouse looks great...

[@karinfarina9875]

Thank you for clarifying minimalism and making it ok to live freely and simply 😊

[@magnolia31611]

Thanks so much for sharing this video, and all of your encouragement! I’m currently sick with the flu, and taking care of two of my kiddos who have been very sick with it, and really needed something to brighten my day up. Seeing how happy you are, especially with your new greenhouse, was definitely uplifting for me💛 so happy for you, and the fact that you’ve been able to make these dreams you’ve had come true!

[@malonifox]

Thank you showing us the real house hold lol. I get so insecure with perfectly aesthetic houses that mine will never look like. You’re home is beautiful yet real. It’s the small things that make all the difference to moms doing their best!

[@carolinecordelia]

So happy to see that it isn't just me that have piles from a decluttering project. You now did something to make the piles go away and no one could tell they were ever there. My decluttering projects almost every time ends up with me getting sick and not being able to finish the project and then instead of finishing it I begin a new one. I think that some sunny dat there will be no more clutter, but it seems to be a neverending story. I have been decluttering for years, and noone can tell that something is missing, and I haven't even got a lot of new things the last few years. I have got rid of a lot of decoration items and such, but since I'm a crafter my craft hoard is still a hoard even though I actually decluttered a lot of craft items also. My hope is that someday it will be a place for everything I have, but moving to a new apartment last year half the size didn't help, and if I keep getting half the size everytime I have to move (renting apartment) I will always have to much things even though I don't think it's to much right now in my kitchen and living room, but I will need to use up some craft items like patterned paper and pearls and ribbon. I think I will need to get rid of something as there's no way I can live long enough to use it all. 😅 I don't have a lot of books anymore, I have 48 books and I will keep them as it's books that I actually use and like to look in. I Also have some old scrap magazines that I keep and often look in to get ideas instead of scrolling on a screen all the time. Looking in magazines is just better, but there will not come new ones as they no longer come out, so it will be the same amount if I don't throw some away some day. I have bought a new cutting machine and I use a lot of my paper to cut out boxes and make cards, so the paper hoard will be smaller, but when I have used 12 papers and still have 3000 left it doesn't show much progress, so I will have to give some away. For now I have restored a lot of paper, but I will have to go through them again and think if I will use them or just have them, and give them away instead of just have them. 😅 I already decluttered my kitchen, but I still want to get rid of some utensils that I never use, but for now they will stay in the drawer until I have decluttered my craft items.

[@daisybuchanan5378]

I’m so excited by this episode Natalie. Your channel is a great motivator and comfort for me. My home feels so good now and my family is blessed by you.

[@sarahrking]

You are so refreshing to watch, Natalie! Thanks for being a good friend here on KZbin ❤

[@Yveswife]

The wire nut made me laugh, I collected quite the collection in a jar in the laundry room when my husband was working as an electrician. Brought back so many memories. Now it’s a collection of his electrical inspector business cards in his pockets on laundry day lol.

[@rebeccalitardo6250]

Your video's on decluttering are always a positive motivation/reminder to look around the house and declutter. 😊

[@bhavyajaitly]

In true Sophia Patrilo voice Yeah mine too, my kids put things everywhere doing kids things too (except my kid is a 20 something man and a doggo 😂😂). The joys hey! As always Natalie, thanks for always being a gem; helping and keeping me as i declutter and clean. Much love to you and the family 🩷.

[@ErinNDo]

Your Lego comment ,on the head you found ,made my morning!! 😂 Praise the Lord for kids /families and messy homes that need tending with mamas that band together !!! Your corner of the internet is real and that’s my jam! God bless you with Jesus’s grace today Natalie ❤

[@rachelemazza8623]

OMGOSH - you said it perfectly!!! minimalism is supposed serve us, not the other way around!!

[@rebeccah.6403]

Number 1 mom blogger in my book!!! 😘

[@juliagraz]

💛 just stopping by to say when I started my organizing business back in 2021, you were one of my sources of inspiration. Thank you for creating such meaningful and inspirational content over the years!

[@robertmcknight3489]

We love your videos every time you have them up it’s a great way to get motivated to get started to do the work around the house really joy watching you cooking cleaning declutering and gardening

[@cynthiaslebodnik6945]

I love your cheerful, honest look on life.

[@parkerdawn747]

I love your videos. It's real and shows what mothers go through. Random things everywhere. Lol I think everyone should do a declutter once a month. I start grad school in a month and plan on getting my house in order and clean before.

[@gretchenphillips9787]

As one who is working toward a Masters and teaching full time, I feel this comment! Between "blocks" (our classes are in 7 wk chunks) I get extra motivated and deep clean a different area, then I feel like I'm mostly trying to stay on top of the everyday life/routine messes when classes are in session. Be gentle with yourself and figure out what balance works for you! You can do it!

[@stevannedaley]

💛 Currently our catch all room is a spare/pet bedroom, For the live of me I can’t find anything to do with it so I’ve cleaned it up the best I could and made it a comfy place for our pets to get their own space when they’re overwhelmed. Of course our cat loves it and 9/10 I find him sleeping and watching the world in “his” window

[@NicoGee1]

Thank you! As a male who has had a messy home for a decade, this is *VERY* much motivating. I'm slowly working my was though it, it didn't take a day to clutter my home, and so it won't prob take a day to declutter it. and i'm at peace with that! (i have been like a bomb exploaded lol) Now i just slowly need to work my way to the deep stuff, and let some go, that i have not been using for month/years, and there my good friend, lays the challange 👀 I AM WILLING THOUGH!! Wish me luck -Nick

[@daisybuchanan5378]

Your comments at the end resonate ! Our three kids went to college with no student loans, we had been able to save the money. Our house is about to be paid off and we have good retirement savings. Because we made those choices. Not materialism or competition.

[@kanae20]

Thank you Natalie for the cleaning and decluttering inspiration.

[@cherylmark1503]

Another awesome video Natalie! Love your greenhouse!

[@encasitaconclaus]

Thank you so much for all the encouragement you always give us. Your channel is definitely a safe space for me and I have learned so much from your journey. 💕

[@merylkleiman3930]

I love your videos and your perspective on homekeeping! I decided to declutter some today, and I would have said there was nothing to donate or toss, but I found a camera (!), a hair diffuser (didn't remember I had that from about 10 years ago!), headphones that don't work, etc., etc. Thanks for the inspiration, Natalie! I always love to see what you're up to and I can't wait to see the new animal additions to the family!

[@AmyandGus]

💛 Lovely content, as always! Looking forward to seeing the chickens and continued homesteading progress. 🐓

[@anaminton8585]

I think that may be the best take on minimalism I have ever heard. So well-put!

[@grinchy56]

Your declutter session was inspiring. Thanks.

[@joveehekmatara675]

Those decluttering muscles were at work on that kitchen! That was a great super fast declutter, motivating! Yes, we have a catchall room! Becoming a Girl Scout leader this year, I have acquired quite a bunch of craft supplies. I need to figure out they best way to have them stored , but can grab them easily to take with me. I like the photo box us used for tools and Seeds and dry erased labeled. Trying to see if that will work for my stuff! Always a JOY! HAPPY SUMMER!

[@angieluvstwix]

What a fun video!! Loved it!!!

[@whitney5581]

Excited to see your living room remodel!!

[@sharonstratton1987]

It took me about two hours to finish this video because I kept getting up to see what I could declutter from each room. Feels so good to see the pile of stuff leaving my house

[@anitategze2069]

This video is exactly what i needed for motivation. Thank you, Nat! You are like a sunshine in a grey day 🧡 Sending hugs from Hungary!

[@SuperGirl-pv8nm]

💛I LOVE your Messy To Minimal series

[@saragoetze6204]

Been gone for awhile, back today for this video, and must say….you are even MORE beautiful than the last time I watched a vid! Your skin glows! Love the encouraging words, thank you for sharing your life 🙏🏽❤️

[@NatalieBennett]

Oh wow! You are so sweet! ♥️

[@minakunz1301]

This video just came at the right time for me. Had a rough day and wasn't motivated to do any of my work. You cheered me up and helped me getting motivated! Thank you so much!💛

[@emcameron6157]

Your enthusiasm and constant smile, brings sunshine to my life and makes me want to get up and do things.💛

[@racheldean1995]

This is the motivation I needed today to get my butt off the couch! Thank you!

[@NatalieBennett]

Oh I’m so glad! You’re welcome!

[@Clevast]

This is motivating! Seeing your home clean makes you stay at home and host a bonding night with friends.

[@loganfunk7897]

Hi, I just came across your channel, I've been doing renovations in my house this summer so perfect time to deep purge my renovations space. So Ive been binge watching declutter videos to keep my momentum going for the rest of my house. Your school room space, that desk of drawers, where did you find that? I have 5 kids so I'm finding I need to have a better system for storing supplies for school... And that desk has really inspired me. Thanks for your time.

[@emilyhoerr4775]

I love your humor!! You are so real & honest. I am the same way😂

[@amandadavis5658]

The last bit of this video, when you are in the green house, really resonated! Thank you so much!!!❤

[@allybiebs_]

Yasss with the kids rooms. Mine are around your kids’ age and now I go in about once a month and do a good declutter and mom clean. They are responsible to dust, vacuum, daily pickups, and folding/putting clothes away.

[@authorannettepalmer]

I love watching your videos while I wash dishes or do some other easy but necessary chores 💛

[@ACarole]

Oh my word, boys eating in their room!! I was cleaning my sons' room when they were little, and reached under the bed to get some toys out when my hand touched something moist. 😮 I found a stack of what could only be described as greasy bologna jerky, with one bite gone. My 3 year old had taken a stack of like 5 pieces of bologna upstairs, took one bite, and must have squirreled it away for another occasion that never came. 😂

[@ariellecampo9112]

"You've just been doing too much growing!" 😂 💛 I say that to my boys at least once a week! Thanks for your transparency and cheerful attitude.

[@BriannaStClair]

Haven't actually watched the video yet but wanted to say I LOVE your little intro in the description box. I watch all your videos so I don't often click into the description box but HOW CUTE! Just wanted to let you know that you're adorable and I always appreciate all the little details and bits of love that you put into your channel.

[@pattimihalic5443]

💛 Love your new gardening space! I saw that at Costco and thought it was really well made! It will make your gardening easier with everything in one place.

[@OdaBergin]

You are one of my favorite channels on youtube😍 so honest, and real🥰 thank you❤

[@selinaburford6771]

💛 the wire nut woes 😂. I am married to an electrician also. Totally understand! Wrong scent for the season is my regular m.o. 😮

[@DanieW1228]

Thank you for answering my Q&A question! 😊 love this video, your decluttering content is always so helpful and encouraging!

[@carolynridlon3988]

💛 love the mess to minimal videos - it is what started me downsizing even more than before. (i started with your 2nd video of the series.) 🎉 I also have deer or bunnies come thru our back yard (and a lot of birds - it's an Avery in our backyard)

[@irmabronder]

Love your wildlife around your house! Here are some other wildlife and also very cute. ❤

[@marieortiz158]

Omg. This was the best video I have seen in a long time. It made me happy that you came at the right time. I just got back from vacation and started before I left. Now you gave me the inspiration to finish! 🥰

[@andreab637]

💛Hi Natalie💛 Love your videos. Your voice is so friendly and calming. God bless you and your family. Greetings from 🇨🇭

[@adriennehart7453]

Love your little voiceover at the end. Minimalism just makes space for what’s most important to you!

[@NatalieBennett]

I’m so glad it resonated with you! I love sharing my heart, especially if it encourages others!

[@findingaway5512]

💛 crazy season here for us. I need to hit the whole house again for sure. It is also chaos. So dang busy the past couple months that lifehas been coming at us. O long for some time to reset here! Havent had it lately. And now with the nice weather I know we all want to play.

[@SauerPatchGardening]

💛 I connect so much with your explanation about minimalism. It is different for everyone. Great video as always. I look forward to seeing you in the next one.

[@francescaday6179]

My husband is an electrician as well. The wire nuts! Solidarity!

[@findingaway5512]

My favorite chip clips are cheap clothes pins. Costs a buck or two. You het a ton and as they break we just toss. Been using that hack for years. One of my favorite things. I have a little pile in my wrap/ foil drawer and when they all disapear. I just re fill. If i find them on the floor while cleaning i just toss. We do toss back in the drawer or clip on the pantry wire shelf also.

[@julieseifert8533]

I’ve been decluttering for a while, but this inspired me to do another round. Thanks!

[@natalieeubank4533]

Yay for tuesdays!!! It kind of slipped my mind that you would be posting today. Happy to see you keep going with the messy to minimal series.:)

[@Bethany-fo6lt]

The past 4-5 years I have used minimalism to declutter 15 years of hardship, bad memories, trauma. But the past year and a half, minimalism became an almost obsession, for lack of a better word. How much can I live without? How small a number can I own. Recently, God has placed the words "tranquility" and "quiet" on my heart. These are now my guiding principles, not minimalism. If I see something in a store and I smile, or I know it will bring me peace, I will get it. If something I own is shouting, or I don't use it, or it doesn't give me a quiet heart or life, out it goes. This mindset is so much better because I'm not living by numbers anymore. I'm living by quiet day to day living.

[@juliaw7515]

Thank you for keeping it real! 💛

[@KarenAnn_2007]

Love this series. I love that you include trash with decluttering ❤

[@NatalieBennett]

Yeah! It’s clutter too!

[@Chell1496]

💛 Hi Natalie! I am so excited for this video! Great decluttering motivation! 🌸 All the random things in places and what you found 😂 interesting things in odd places. 🌸 Love how your videos are so calming and relaxing. 🌸

[@sharonwengler3225]

Wonderful video, I think it is so important to understand that decluttering is an on going process. By the way I bought a sectional online from Costco and it's amazing!!! Costco also has an amazing return policy.

[@sandywilliamson3350]

Our dumping room is our Study/Office/Craft Room/Music Room. That room drives me crazy! It’s such a small room for its many purposes, but it’s what we have, so I’m determined to figure out a way to make it work for us while aiming to not let it turn into a dumping ground. I’m going to work on decluttering and reorganizing next week.

[@aprilinalabama9074]

💛💛 Thanks for the decluttering motivation 😁👍

[@belovedinjesuschrist]

Natalie, you always brighten my day! Love your sister in Christ, Aubrey

[@findingaway5512]

It would be great to have money to buy the needs to make life more functional. I love that minimalism has done this for you. I often put my own needs on back burners so i definitely understand how valuable that is to have that. I love that. ❤❤❤❤❤️ You deserve to be able to pour into the things that make your life be what you want it to. Love the green house.

[@kellydonley3681]

💛 "I'm going to need these because I'll be a chicken lady soon" 😂 I wasnt able go watch this yesterday, so I got out of bed early, made my coffee and watched before the kiddos wake up. This video has pumped me up to clean and declutter today 💪 Thank you for the fun, inspirational video, as usual!

[@dawnkanouse745]

💛 thank you for the video Natalie! I love it and it definitely gives me good ideas on decluttering my home coming up.

[@kima260]

You’re such a breath of fresh air Natalie! Keep up the great work on your channel, it’s definitely working for you and for us!☺️ Watching from Michigan…Kim

[@dixielynnmusic6652]

💛 enjoy watching

[@SimplyMinimalKy]

Yay! I'm working on this now. Decluttering to sell the house 😊