What to do with a REALLY COOL BOX when you're trying to declutter

[@cindy844]

I'm a total sucker for a really cute box!

[@fyrtalker]

There’s also something about a good plain cardboard box! It begs to be kept! There’s even a Seinfeld episode about it! Lol!

[@MKCarol-ms7lg]

I hadn't realized that 'box addiction' was a thing others suffered from too. Thanks for sharing.

[@GoodVibes1997]

I don't suffer from box syndrome, I enjoy it. 😊😊

[@lindseykipp9175]

I never had a name for it, but Really Cool Box Syndrome has been with me my whole life. So much potential! Those brown craft boxes scream for adornment that clever crafty me can do. Buttons? Paint? Beads? I try so hard to hold onto them. I may need to watch this dozens of times.

[@michelcristina797]

Me too. Love a pretty box. 😀

[@angieineverettcust2934]

I’m there with y’all 😂

[@janabuchheit3389]

Me too... they make amazing penny banks... trinket boxes and the ones now are so pretty and sturdy, it's hard to let them go. Drawers have never looked cuter... as an artist, it's a constant struggle, because as you said, I see almost everything as useful. The struggle is real!

[@nicolefoinette8429]

So glad I’m not alone!

[@lindseykipp9175]

@@nicolefoinette8429 Me too❤🌻

[@strawberryholt]

I love your son's humor..... I always stay to see what he has to say.

[@nathaliet.3985]

Great reminder!! I struggle every day with cute boxes, cutes paper/gift bags, cute plastic containers, cute glass containers, cute metal containers... Basically any type of container! Ugh!!!! 🙉🤦‍♀️🙄

[@DaisyShrider]

Lol

[@missyl4621]

So nice to be in a community who appreciates a “good box” 😊 junk drawers are also great places that need a “good box” for coins, keys, wallets, receipts, rubber bands and clips for chip bags, air freshener replacements, stuff that otherwise would be rolling around the drawer!

[@ritajohn2495]

I love boxes too, ever since I could remember I've collected them.

[@kathystearns9012]

Keeping life corralled, ❤😅

[@christineschmidt4337]

As if you were not already at super hero status for me you make a video about a really cool box. ☺ The struggle is real! Fellow "really cool box" lovers unite!

[@Plant12day]

I LOVE YOU! You’re my clutter soul mate! Gonna watch every video!

[@WendyPutzeys]

The box that came with the box 😂 This episode is for me!

[@gigartina]

Brilliant. All the suspense of a thriller (will the box get to stay?), plot twists (gasp! a second box?), and a surprise ending (thanks, Reid). Brava!

[@annw1395]

Lol!

[@alyssadarbydaisy]

😂😂😂 Truly, it was a good one.

[@GoogleUser-wx8mw]

Yes! I was so afraid to watch this video. I have stopped hoarding boxes, but I could def. find a place for that one, haha! She did a great job of putting it in a proper context. Doable. I'm so impressed (and relieved). Don't think I've ever held my breathe for one of her videos before this "thriller" !!

[@heartsandmindsathome]

Just the title and thumbnail cracked me up! 😂

[@lorraineas1888]

I think it's a sign of adulthood when we look at a box and think, "that's a really good box " 😂 And I love the photos!

[@TheDriftwoodlover]

🤣🤣🤣 So true!

[@moonprints]

I’ve done that since I was a kid though. 😆

[@user-kpkxgtj]

I dunno... I still recall my then 18 month old niece chucking a brand new pair of shoes she had just received so she could play with the *awesome* box they came in. It would seem recognizing cool boxes is a sign that our inner child is still alive and well 😂

[@katendress6142]

Or possibly being a cat in disguise.

[@deloresgutierrez1350]

Great video and a really cool box. You have just described how my brain works. I see and understand. Even better, I have found my people, I'm not alone. Thank you.

[@kdk38]

This speaks to my 'good box' loving soul.

[@aura412]

I thought I was nuts appreciating a good box🤣🤣

[@sandrahayes9578]

Same here!

[@lozzieburger]

I can’t go past a good box, but I particularly love iPhone boxes. I use them in the junk drawer or in our caravan to store bits and pieces. My husband knows me too well…. If he buys some new gadget that comes in a small solid box, he says “You’ll want this!” So like a cat or a toddler, I do get more enjoyment out of playing with the box! 😂

[@shellywms70]

YES! IPhone boxes are THE best! I use them to separate my pens and markers and... I have a container issue...boxes, bins, baskets, Amazon boxes... My husband does the same! 😂 "I know you'll want this box..." At one time he started throwing them away before I could look at them. 😂

[@SF-ru3lp]

Kon Mari said that electronic items come in boxes of the size that are useful to organise ckntents of drawers. I keep 'useful boxes' for a week or a fortnight, no longer. If I haven't thought of where I could use that box by then, I'll ask my husband if he needs it, then it has to go to trash. G Ire

[@mimsalamims6571]

Yes!!! I phone boxes, so sturdy and clean looking, LOL, sister!!!

[@mimsalamims6571]

When I was little we lived across a hospital because my bro. had asthma and every once in a while he needed a shot of adrenaline to be able to breathe...hang on, there's a box story here...the nuns that ran the hospital knew us well. They usually had a couple of clear plastic boxes to give us. Little ones, (the kind with hinges that actually open and close with your thumbs) different ones but no bigger than 3 inches. My bro. and I kept our "treasures" in them and displayed them in our "secret" drawers which had our own tiny lock that our dad had installed on them just for fun. Every once in a while we could convince the other one to open the drawer and allow each other to gaze at the other person's "treasures". Some were sea shells, colorful peaces of glass, cool bottle caps, a couple of marbles, etc. Was that a little peace of heaven, you ask me? I say YES!

[@brendamaun5455]

My husband does the same. I het first right of refusal with every box or mailing envelope. If I don't use it myself I collect until I have a reasonable amount then I list them for free on Facebook Marketplace. EBay sellers love me.

[@RadCenter]

I feel seen.

[@shaunahogsmeade6162]

Hahaha Reid cracks me up!

[@JMA864]

Oho, I finally get it! This method puts evolutionary pressure on the box collection. Every time you ask, is there one I like less than this, the box collection evolves from “cute” to “really cute” to “super cute” to “superlatively cute”! Can’t wait to have a collection of superlatively cute boxes 😂

[@vickieg8791]

Way to go Reid! Loved the end photos. My drawers are filled with "really good" boxes and still I have a stash of 'em.

[@karenkouns577]

Go girl, I like the way you think. My drawers etc, are full of cute boxes. Saves money, not spent on organizational containers. And a plus, they are all unique. Thanks for sharing!

[@susannaharget509]

Even if I'm just driving and I see a box at the side of the road, something in me lights up and delightfully declares, "Box!" Even if I'm not moving or having any need for a box. I have high box awareness. I'm calling it Box Affinity Syndrome. (maybe I was a cat in a former life??) And Reid, the thumbnails at the end ARE funny. I hope you know how funny you are (and how cute your mom is).

[@lotionspotions3143]

😂 This comment really spoke to me!!

[@net_marie3153]

🤣😻

[@nancyschwartz5665]

I thought Reid was her husband.....and yes funny!

[@charlyheather1822]

Definitely a cat! XD I forgot that is another hindrance of getting rid of boxes. If I don't do so with the speed of light, then it will live on the floor for at least a month, until the cats get bored with it... (sometimes it takes longer than that... we've had a huge box just as a cat house in the living room for about a year during the pandemic ... )

[@brendatomlinson]

“High box awareness” is hilarious and applies to me as well. And I have four cats who always need a new box.

[@neoniastarz]

hehe my 2 year old daughter loves this video.. she also appreciates a REALLY COOL BOX!!

[@lisac828]

Sturdy boxes! My favorite…

[@juliac7247]

Dana, Dana, Dana!!! Really Cool Box Syndrome that's me!!!! Thank you so very much!!!

[@aksez2u]

This speaks directly to my heart and my poor box loving brain 🤣. So happy that she didn't just say "throw it away!".

[@lonnarheaj]

Wonderful information!!!!!! I succumb to the siren song of great used bottles and jars too. Arg. 🙄

[@jessicawilson8743]

I live for Reid's comments at the end of each video 😆

[@gthomasphd]

The thumbnails are excellent! They capture my Really Cool Box Syndrome signs and symptoms so well!

[@min_oaka2617]

Oh yes. This is what I do with little boxes. I use them to organize socks, underwear, pill bottles, etc. Ever since, I became a minimalist, I’ve become more creative with things that people would normally throw away.

[@nancypetruska4131]

Reid cracks me up! Keep it up, Reid 😊

[@JustWatchMeDoThis]

I had literally tore apart a big very cute subscription box a couple days ago. I kept it, even though it was crashed from shipping. But it was adorable. Finally I decided to let it go so this time I tore it into many pieces so it would for better in the trash and no going back. If I had not, I would still have that big adorable crushed box trying to save it for something. I also canceled the subscription. I need to be more intentional about my purchases rather than paying a bunch of money for random monthly surprises to figure out something to do with. SERIOUSLY!

[@blkbrn1952]

And not just cute boxes, I have problems throwing away just a good sturdy cardboard box. I had this conversation with a friend that has the same problem. It's a struggle.

[@Carolmaizy]

I discarded a larger box this morning, while saying out loud...what a shame- it's a good box...lol. I do keep cute little boxes and containers. They come in handy for office supplies, junk drawer organizers, gift boxes, etc. I know now to keep only my favorites, but it's journey.

[@triciamedina1394]

YOU ARE KIDDING!!!!! NEVER did I think others had this Crazy mindset about boxes!!!! Come on Team!!!! Let's TACKLE this!!!Sooo GREAT Not to feel alone!!!

[@danagibbs5664]

The boxes, and the jars! It’s a never ending struggle.

[@Ms.JohnnieP]

I love really cute boxes! Sometimes too much… it’s so cute I must keep it but I can’t use it for *that or *this because I don’t want to ruin in. So, let’s put this really cute box with the other really cute boxes in the “too cute to actually use” really cute boxes section over there. Lol

[@TS-bd2vr]

You nailed it!!! 🤪

[@Franjcr]

Oh my god this is so me!! 🤦🏻‍♀️😂🤣

[@shellywms70]

Omg! I have found my people! I have a collection of cute, empty boxes, some in a box, bc I don't want to ruin them! Ill just wait for the perfect reason to use it....

[@elizabethdaniels51]

THIS! Oh my gosh, this is the problem for me!

[@charlensing3120]

Yikes, you just described ME!

[@NLY1WAY4U]

AND though they take up less space, the Amazon gift bags! I reuse for gifts and they are so pretty! I feel like I need to use them to sew a skirt! I am accumulating quite a few!

[@kayo5291]

Whew, I thought I needed therapy for my box problem.. This has been such a relief! I cannot resist any well-constructed box. They are so useful, and they always get used. Thank you, brothers and sisters! (Not my biological ones-- they hate my box collection.) 😊

[@jessy7550]

As a person who moved a lot as a child, I have a hard time passing up a “good” box. I spend too much time telling my husband why we need to keep a really good box. It’s a weird a hobby.

[@shermarkham6376]

Erma Bombeck did a whole article on saving boxes. It was amusing.

[@cindybennett_80]

This was the first time I ran across Dana and her videos. When I saw the title, I immediately thought, “This woman gets me!” I was not wrong. Thank you Dana!

[@Chicken_Mama_85]

My favorite boxes are the ones iPhones come in. I have slowly collected them for organizing drawers. It’s so hard to throw a good box away!

[@lindamonahan1704]

I found that the box my iPad came in fits in my underwear drawer and I use it as a container. It’s the perfect size and it was free. Well, kinda.

[@SybilNix]

@@lindamonahan1704 Apple box: $89

[@DawnDavidson]

Oh yeah. Those iPhone boxes are Uh.Maze.Ing. I’ve got one in a drawer with my old, backup, iPhone in it. Though at this point that thing probably just needs to go, because I’m somewhat dubious that an iPhone4 will function as anything other than a doorstop, or MAYBE a really large iPod! I do have a place for gift boxes, and it would likely go there. I agree that when I had an attic, those tended to start falling all over the place because I kept too many of them. Also, life is easier now that I’ve been empty nested and don’t have to anticipate sudden wrapping emergencies on a weekly if not daily basis. LOL (LOL about the pic of you adoring your box, Dana!! It totally IS a REALLY cool box!!)

[@lozzieburger]

I just posted the same thing! 😂. Luckily I don’t get a new iPhone often so they all get used in drawers.

[@marymaryquitecontrary]

There's something about the clean sturdiness of Apple's boxes, isn't there? Same with other thick, square-cornered, not overly decorated boxes. They just don't seem like single-use items.

[@conniesoares157]

One of my friends who has heard me talk about decluttering is now seeing how everything can’t be kept and is purging things that she is not attached to!

[@cherylchastain1962]

My name is Cheryl and I have a "cute" container" addition. This spoke to me and after reading through the comments I am sure that this is truly my tribe.

[@karagunther730]

Thank you, Reid. You're kinda my favorite editor.

[@charlie81dbz]

Really Good Box = adult kryptonite. Thanks for the end Reid 😄

[@holybathook]

Dana just called us out! Haha I love that she's honest with how she feels about things like nice boxes. It seems silly but we all do this.

[@sherylporter9557]

I find Dana so hilarious. Love her pure honesty. 💖

[@jcoopes5604]

A cute sturdy box, I will find a use for it in a drawer or a closet! I have wipe boxes that Ive had for years they’re great to hold stuff too!

[@cmoxie]

OMG - I have Really Cool Box Syndrome. It is definitely hereditary. My Mother had this. One of my sister's has it too. Thank you for the diagnosis.

[@juliab8992]

I also have discovered a new box related problem - I've been decluttering so much, 3 memory boxes became 1, 4 picture boxes became 1, (you see where I'm going) I now have boxes that are empty and available for organizing and "storage" in my mind, but I have (with great effort) put them straight into the recycling/donation pile, because keeping empty storage containers will only lead to being surrounded by full storage containers a year from now! 😁

[@diannalaubenberg7532]

Use it to organize or store something you want to keep. I have a "really cool box" that I keep to put under the tree after Christmas gift are open. It keeps the dog from messing up tree skirt. Then I put decor in that box for storgae .

[@jackiemobley8529]

Reid cracks me up! lol. Great video, Dana!

[@juliemarshall7458]

Reid's thumbnails: priceless! Thank you, Funny Goddess, for making my life so much better. "Take it there now" is genius. Bless you!

[@emilylyons1424]

Lol I love Reid’s credits, cute thumbnail pics btw

[@magpie3571]

A butter box cut up into cards can be great to-do list paper! So many boxes are plain white on the inside and clean. I might have a problem. But thanks to these ladies videos that i just started watching, I've thrown out a drawer of random "cards" and envelopes.

[@kMac1862]

Ok - cutting them up for a use is a good idea- DO IT NOW! Then take them to the place where you keep those things and put them there - NOW! I’m starting to train myself to stop hanging onto stuff to burden my future-self with a never ending ‘still haven’t gotten THAT done, but surely I won’t always be a hopeless mess and I WILL get to it’ pile. Acknowledging the reality of limits - space - also time & energy. And focusing on the joy of what I actually can/do get done in a less cluttered space 😊

[@cynthiaschofield715]

Love the extra cute stills, Reid!!!!

[@durgan5668]

I had to go through my father's closet from time to time, because he had 'mailing' boxes stacked up to the ceiling. Couldn't get to some things that were actually used. We mailed maybe, 4 things a year, and usually, the boxes weren't what were needed even then.

[@robinq5511]

I am a sucker for buying anything that comes in really cool packaging...

[@itoshiibaka8267]

I love that you acknowledge how hard it is to relinquish "good boxes"! 😆

[@melindacalderini750]

GREAT pictures at the end, Reid!! Thank you!!! I laughed so hard!!!

[@andrea.adhdhouse]

This 100% me. Hello fresh boxes are the best for decluttering so I’ve kept them all 🤦🏼‍♀️. I kept nearly 6 year’s worth of Birchbox boxes cuz they’re so cute! Oui yogurt jars - I can’t bring myself to simply recycle them because they can be repurposed so many ways! My name is Andrea and I think I have a problem…

[@amy554]

I had loads of birchbox boxes as well because like you said they are pretty. Eventually I managed to get rid of a few I like less, a few I have stacked and keep stationary in and the rest may be gathering dust in a big bag of boxes (oops). Motivated by this video to sort out the bag of boxes. I've not used any of them in months, I obviously don't need them! 😟😂

[@TheDriftwoodlover]

Welcome! You are among your tribe. 🤣😂🤣

[@kellysaderholm6741]

I wonder how many oui yogurt jars I have, and why oh why are they so hard to toss in recycling?

[@andrea.adhdhouse]

@@kellysaderholm6741 I use the jars for lots of things but my kid goes through 1/2 dozen per week. They’re piling up and I’m getting stink eye from the hubs 🤣

[@kellysaderholm6741]

@@andrea.adhdhouse same!

[@jeanetteburt379]

“I have to give priority to right now life” YES!

[@jessicalatorraca8507]

The thumbnails made me laugh!!! 😂 Thx Reid!

[@rivkieberger6645]

My nemesis is empty jars. Especially jam jars with cool covers and square jars... 🙃I always use them - to send a salad with dressing to a friend who had a baby, to store the last bit of sugar in a smaller container...but still, I have way to many!

[@victoriagreen1391]

😂 thank goodness! I’m not the only obsessive “that’s a good / cute box” person. Good advice thanks for the video 😬🙏💪

[@kellynoel77]

LMAO Reid. That thumbnail montage is hilarious.

[@gingersprecher3908]

They make really good drawer organizers. Both the top and bottom. And it’s free!

[@danarzechula3769]

The domino effect possible from keeping one extra box😂

[@danielleb6064]

Reid, you really gave me a good laugh there!

[@l.williams6249]

Great video and ending thumbnails alone were worth their own thumbs up😂

[@sandrahayes9578]

My name is Sandy and I collect boxes. 😉 A good box is so calming to me.

[@RosieCarl]

You had me when you first held up that really cute, potentially useful box. I suffer with this exact issue, but of course, you have also given us the solution. You are so ultimately practical in your decluttering help! Thank you! And I love Reid also. You make a great team!

[@elizabethdaniels51]

You are so funny! Omg I have SO many really good boxes and I keep saving for what I think will be needed later! I have an ENTIRE large movers box in the basement with really cool boxes, thinking I will use them for Christmas wrapping! NOT!

[@lauramathews3151]

Feeling soooooo seen, but also very called out...

[@amandadingess8876]

You're talking about my weakness! 😂📦📦📦

[@debf2487]

Ahhh. Yes! A good box. I have a collection.....and NOW a rule to follow. I will "take it there now". Thank you

[@Wendy-mw1cn]

My declutter buddy and I were just laughing at ourselves about”but it’s a really good box!” syndrome. So much potential!

[@deborahfairburn6585]

Nooooooooo! Not the BOX!!!!! 🤣 Thanks, more good info.

[@sundoesshine8583]

During the konmari whirlwind, the one thing I did take away was her suggestion to use whatever items you already had on hand to organize. Since I suffer from chronic cute box syndrome, I had Many a cute box onhand to organize my dresser drawers. That was as far as I got, but I have kept it up and do enjoy folding my clothes to make them look neat which I still can't believe I do. I wish I could capture that motivation and apply it to other areas but no. Years later I still have the messy pile on TOP of the dresser etc and spend my life trying to get motivated to do anything about it. Anyway, I had No idea there were other cute box savers out there, feels nice not to be suffering alone at least.

[@suen5006]

I too am a sucker for cool boxes!

[@catfancier270]

If the “cool box” is pretty I put it with my gift wrap and actually use it on the next holiday.

[@siameseire]

You have the most brilliant strategies. I use them all the time. And I too adore beautiful colors and pretty containers. Applying your strategies to them is Very helpful. thank you!!

[@paulettewebb6888]

I also find it difficult to part with sturdy &/or uniform shape boxes. Box hording really is a thing! Thanks for the video Dana :)

[@kayelle8005]

This started for me real young when I grew up in a large family with little money. My younger sister and I would make houses out of cardboard boxes and cereal boxes. I love a good box.

[@laurasebastian2822]

LOL!!!! As soon as you lifted that box up, i knew it was a Pair eyewear glasses box. I also kept mine. I also have very curly hair

[@hummus1874]

😂Once again, Dana, you are speaking my language. "That is a really nice box !"

[@MyBlessedNest]

Love the thumbnail options! 🤗

[@sylviapearson301]

I love your editor he’s amazing. Also a good video because I also like a really good box. 🌸

[@bobbi6491]

I love and appreciate your videos so much because you just get it! I literally fall in love with every nice box I come across- and try to make some use of them… glad to know I’m not the only one! Keep the videos coming- you hit it out of the park- everytime! (Also pray for me through my decluttering process) it’s been…. slow. I always turn to you for that extra encouragement and inspiration! Thank you!

[@chelseashea2477]

Love the thumbnails 😂 love the video! Thank you Dana!

[@Fefegalvez]

I struggle with throwing away a good glass jar (coconut oil jar that was empty) 🤣🤣🤣 had to remind myself I already have plenty! Your voice in my head helps me soo much!

[@jfamily6037]

Boxes -- this is my problem. You know those big Rubbermaid tubs that cost a fortune but that you don't need once you've decluttered other things?

[@michellearamis]

I really suffered from this in my first few years of teaching. Not only was there the "I can do something with this!" but it was coupled with "But first I need to collect 20..." Luckily I conquered it.

[@jfamily6037]

Dana, you made that box look so fab that we're all going to have to go and buy the product just to get the box! 😂

[@katjaamyx2922]

It is a really cute box! Thanks for the thumbnail parade, Reid. :D

[@joanwettlaufer3769]

My first thought when I watched this was "You get me". Thank you!

[@littlehouseinthejungle]

And then there are REALLY COOL JARS...lol!

[@LorreneRomanic]

I don't know which I liked better.. the content of the video, or the way Reid put the thumbnail photo possibilities at the end 😄😄

[@rhonii6259]

Lol, oh my, I didn’t think there was two of me, in this world, lol🤣

[@rhonii6259]

Lol, take it there now, love it.