When a Hoarder does the Flylady 15 min DeClutter in the Kitchen! Quarantine Clean with Me!

[@pamelabertrand2752]

I can so see you ... in the future putting things away as soon as you get home. And going to the things that truly bring you joy. I see your happiness. And I believe in you!

[@ahoardersheart]

Yes! Yes! Yes! I need that vision too so it becomes a reality ❤️❤️ Thank you my friend!!!

[@elliethompson1399]

Love that each time you come back to declutter this space in the kitchen, it gets smaller and smaller and easier each time for you! Soon you will get into the habit of it not being a catch all!!

[@texadianstitcher]

Look how improved your landing zone was. Stuff to file already organized somewhat, only a few empty bags, no 8 million receipts hanging around. And 99% of it was party related. So it was organized sort of, albeit not in a super spot. We haven't seen a pokemon card in awhile either 😉.

[@ahoardersheart]

Lol!!! Yes, I haven’t seen one in awhile too!! Thank you for always being my sweet friend and encouraging me!!! I pray you are safe and healthy ❤️❤️ Hopefully things are opening up your way too?

[@texadianstitcher]

@@ahoardersheart things are opening up. The infection rate is steady for daily numbers, which I guess is ok. 400ish cases daily in an area of 2-6 million I suppose is low. And I decluttered some old plant pots. We save the plastic ones you buy plants in so we can propagate plants and give them away or sell them, (or start seeds in) but they were getting crazy with their numbers and odd sizes, so took a bunch to lowes today. Filled up the gas tank for the first time in 2 months too. 296 miles in 2 months. Bought tp for the first time in 6 months too (I still have probably 2-3 months worth left, but if theres another run on tp, I want my 3-6 month supply on hand. I only bought 1 pack, but it's a big one so dont side eye me thinking I cleared the shelf. I waited for shelves to be reasonably stocked before purchasing too. It wasn't on sale, but 20 cents a roll is what we like to pay and it was 20 cents per roll.)

[@barbarap6851]

Nice job! It is about consistency with tidying and everything having a "home". It's a process! You're doing great!

[@ahoardersheart]

You are so very right!!! Thank you my friend ❤️🙏🏻❤️

[@miranda8598]

A Hoarder's Heart Great😊! You know what, maybe Sometime in the future You Will make a vid about your lovely organized CRAFT ROOM! 🥰 I’m Swedish, Living in Sweden. But I don’t know what ”Swedish Fish” is. 😃

[@lmk1971]

It's great to see that you are holding yourself accountable and doing these little decluttering sessions to keep it under control. Great job! Maybe a bin to hold all of the birthday drive by items would be helpful to utilize and put in an easy access location so all the things can be put away between each event to help keep the area clear.

[@susieq2334]

It would be cool to actually see the process of you putting things where they belong instead of watching you move them from one side of the floor to another.

[@its_my_my]

Your kitchen is looking great!!! You’re doing such a wonderful job. I bet it feels great!

[@listep4814]

This video made my day🙈 I was so stressed and depressed but your videos always make me smile. Love to see the progress. Best wishes from Germany

[@sheilanolagal]

"Secret Sister" thing sounds fun - but isn't it a slippery slope for someone trying to recover from hoarding? Don't get me wrong, I totally LOVE the idea of it - I just worry they're leaving you knick knack, tchotchke items that you now need to find a place for in your home, which you're working so hard to declutter. Is there any way to steer the contents to consumables?

[@ahoardersheart]

You are so very right! In our list of favorites things for secret sisters...I did write mostly food, snacks, or gift cards for drive through like Chick Fila! Since they personally know me, they know I have a big personality and did buy some Knick knack things. They don’t know about my hoarding yet...at least that Mommy group doesn’t know yet. But it is such a wonderful surprise to come home and find a blessing bag on your porch step!! There’s a drop off once a week so I just need to be mindful of it!!! (Maybe regift stuff too? Share the blessing!!!)

[@meganverne]

@@ahoardersheart sounds like a good idea to regift some things, if you know that your not gonna have a spot for it and another mommy would love it too, then for sure pass the gift!

[@laululla]

If you don't know from who you get the gift I would find it a bit risky to regift... As I could end up giving back all the things from the on who gave it to me. Could you try to change the group into food/baking sharing? I know it takes bit more time to cook or bake, but perhaps making turns longer, like every other week... I would find it so amazing to get some help with cooking rather than getting plastic objects that aren't really usefull. And i would not need to be ready baked, it could be ingredients and a recipe, pre-measured cake, gift card to a local cafe...

[@charlottem2747]

@@ahoardersheart I think there should be room in your life to get things from your friends. I think the most important part is that you work on getting the stuff out of the bag, which you are aware of. So I would say to be aware of the things that come into your house and remember that it's okay to let go of things that have been gifted to you, if you want to.

[@Mar10la]

@@ahoardersheart Don't feel like you need to come out to them as a hoarder. If you would explain a preference for consumables because your simply trying to declutter (going minimalist even!) and stop too much stuff from coming in, I bet they can relate! Obviously, keep doing it if it brings you the necessary joy :) Being mindful is a big step ahead

[@elenaali6931]

You're doing great job.. homeschooling,work, working on your hording, giving your hubby a quality time ! Girl that's a super woman's work 💙💙💙💙

[@makola1970]

Great job in just 15 minutes - thanks for sharing. I'm going to try 15 minutes a day 💟

[@Jaegre1]

Always great to see maintenance. I’ve been letting my hot spots build up over quarantine too (also still working). Off to go clean off my kitchen table now! ❤️❤️❤️

[@meganverne]

i was having a panic attack, but when i saw you posted i knew watching your progress would help calm me down, and i was right :) thankyou

[@ahoardersheart]

Awe, my friend, I’m so sorry to hear you had a panic attack! They aren’t fun but I’m so happy I could help you pull out!!! That makes me tear up with happiness!! You are amazing 💜🦄💜🦄💜

[@helpfulhabits5217]

Hi from New Zealand 😊🇦🇨😊 Great video. Flylady 15 minutes declutter is my new superpower. It's magical how 15 minutes can transform your house and other areas of life. Looking forward to your next video. Have subscribed so I dont miss it. - Heather

[@staylor5687]

Your video caught my eye because I also do the FlyLady system to help me keep on top of my world. I haven't perfected it yet, but I know I'm far better off today than I was about 6 months ago!! I am also doing positive affirmations to keep my mind from foul ruminations. It's not where we have been than really matters, but the place to where we are going!! We get there one step at a time. :) Keep on stepping girl. There are many more stepping quietly with you!

[@audreyhertz301]

I just started with FlyLady not to long ago but I just noticed I'm no longer receiving the daily emails. Is anyone else having the same experience?

[@sherryedwards695]

Great job. I've also been cleaning, organizing and re-organizing and de-cluttering and purging the closets during my house arrest. At least now I'm getting stuff done that I was too busy to do before, ha ha!

[@shegoeslightly]

I think it's worth investigating if the silly string decomposes or if its causing rubbish on the street? As I've come to find minimalism, there's a huge environmental aspect to it, where I no longer buy plastic toys / organisers / presents etc because I know that they'll outlive our generation and probably 9 generations after that, in a landfill. Environment isn't everyone's reason for decluttering, but it's an idea I want to chuck out there - like quality over quantity ❤️

[@goldfishsnake]

I thought of this too - make sure silly string or stuff you throw from the car is biodegradable. I tend to be very minimal for holidays and celebrations and just focus on making my friends and family feel loved with quality time or a handwritten note, or go out for dinner or drinks. I very rarely give gifts and if I do I give consumables like homemade food or a bottle of wine. most people don't need more stuff in the form of gifts. i've never been given a candle, coffee mug, face mask, etc etc and thought omg! finally! it's more like, eh great I don't really want or need this and now I have to find a use for this or give it away. it's almost like giving me a chore or a mental burden to figure out how to dispose or something. oh and I never ever buy gift wrap. I have some plain craft paper and fabric scraps from my hobbies so I'll just use something from around the house if I really need to wrap something.

[@myfanwymorgan9236]

I am so proud of you. You are doing so well with your journey.

[@shegoeslightly]

@@goldfishsnake agreed but face masks? I love a good face mask 😂😛

[@neelamgundapur931]

U r d best in decluttering u told us how and what to declutter u motivated me alot love u Kindly make lengthy videos it will guide us more

[@sonyahubbard3226]

Wasn’t expecting a video today, nice surprise.. and nice job ☺️

[@joycejarrard6958]

Hi. You've made such great progress in your rooms, and I am rooting for you! I also just watched your kitchen remodel episodes. May I suggest something? Find another spot in your home to stage gifts, not a floor in your kitchen. You are doing double and triple work. Don't hide that beautiful pantry cabinet your husband built. Since you understand Flylady's system, make it a part of your before bed routine to clean off these hotspots. Don't let anyone drop stuff there. We once had a chimney fire, and I was mortified the fireman saw my clutter. Another time we were on vacation, and my neighbor called the cops because she checked my house, and we had accidentally left a door unlocked. The house was a mess, and I was so embarrassed. (So now before we go on a trip, I clean like crazy the day before.) You are my inspiration for the closet and basement decluttering I need to do.

[@lrid3sc3nt]

That kitchen pile was A LOT smaller than in previous videos! You're doing great!

[@minimalzebra]

You did good friend and hope you can finally do the floors.❤️

[@marshmellow311]

Thank you so much for posting this! I needed to see it today, my house is a disaster and I was gifted a tea set and have that same thinking of wanting to keep it in the box. You gave me the motivation to take the cups and teapot out and put them up and say bye to the box! Thank you!!!

[@knitsmeganb]

Goodwill just started taking donations again in my county (PA), my mom and I finally got to drop off the 3 trash bags full of clothing we were sitting on. Hopefully you can reschedule your flooring appointment soon!

[@ahoardersheart]

Oh that’s great!!! I got a huge box I’m ready to drop off!! Lol Thank you so so much!!!

[@Jasminblack888]

I understand about the carpet in the kitchen. We had carpet glued to linoleum. It was not something that we wanted to deal with but we pulled it up ourselves then cleaned up the linoleum and my mom loves it.

[@ahoardersheart]

Oh nice!!! Yes, there is linoleum under the carpet but it is an ugly 70’s green pattern!! Lol!!! I’m happy your mom had a nice linoleum floor she likes!!!

[@goldfishsnake]

I watch all of your videos and am a big cheerleader for you - this video definitely makes me want to "devil's advocate" to you though! It seems like holidays / birthdays/ celebrations are a big spending trigger for you. granted I don't have kids so I can see how that introduces more birthday parties into your life, but it seems like you spend a lot of time, money, and mental energy on essentially single-use things and I wonder if you have internalized an "obligation" to decorate and buy sugary things for every party or celebration. for instance, you always seem to find old candy - this might be a signal that you and your kids don't really want as much candy as you're buying (versus when I was a kid there was never a gram of sugar left in our house that we wouldn't find and eat asap!) And I have to wonder how much of the decor is more for YOU than it is for the other person - would you son have a worse birthday without a yard sign, candy, a brand new cartoon-character-printed gift bag? Are the things you're spending money on really required to give someone a nice birthday? It might be something for you to examine within yourself, e.g. maybe giving gifts is YOUR love language, but not the other person's, so you're ultimately spending your own money on things that don't matter to the other person and not making them any happier, cluttering your home or theirs, and kind of wasting your time and money. what would happen if you didn't spend ANY time, mental energy, or money on parties? what would happen if you cut those things in HALF? how much time, mental energy, and money do you WANT to spend on parties? again, just devils advocating to spur some thought for you. I definitely get the sense that giving gifts is your love language and it brings you joy, but it can be good to consider (a) does the other person even want or need this? and (b) if I didn't do/buy any of these things, would this celebration actually suffer?

[@caramoonlynn]

15 minutes is an amazing tool, especially for a busy mom. Way to go! I've been doing a cool system with my house when I am home...I put 43 minutes on the clock (cuz I'm 43) and in that time I have to sew one mask and clean one room. The masks only take 5 minutes. Isn't has been working really well. My kitchen needs multiple time chunks but I'm getting there

[@ahoardersheart]

Oh I like the timer/age concept!! That’s great!! And you’ll get there with the kitchen! Little chunks at a time will get it cleaner!! You got this, I’m cheering you on!!

[@caramoonlynn]

@@ahoardersheart thanks so much! We can do it! I was telling my husband a story about you and I said, "my friend Heather..." then I just told the story like I actually k how you because I feel like I do! Haha. Oh! I've constructed a closet in the basement out of stacked totes and a closet rod! I'm hanging seasonal clothes on it. It's pretty cool!

[@JoanDam248]

It is hard to declutter and maintain at the same time. But you are getting there. That Secret Sister thing: you could shop in your own stash. Then you get rid of things at the same time 😊

[@charishurt1768]

Great job easy peasy 💜

[@ahoardersheart]

Yes it was!!! Lol Thank you 💜🦄💜

[@ChristineMichelleYT]

Silly string can clog sewer systems and it's plastic that doesn't biodegrade plus it's hard to clean up. If animals eat it they die . Maybe consider an alternative to squirting that in the parades? A lot of cities have actually banned silly string for this reason. Maybe if you cut up some scraps of cute coloured paper and threw it likr confetti? Someone could pick it up and also it would break down in the environment.

[@ChristineMichelleYT]

It also just caught my mind if a little kid thought it was candy and put it in their mouth 🙁

[@blaireshoe8738]

@@ChristineMichelleYT I thought that for this reason people always picked up silly string after use. I hope they're doing so after the parades. I was taught that if I didn't pick up after myself I was not allowed to use silly string at all.

[@barbaraguerreroortiz-herna3787]

You know? Plastic bags are one of those things that since is really hard to recicle tend to end in big dumpsters out of the USA even if you take it to the "recicling bin" It may be god for your hoarding and for the enviroment if you use only reusable bags insted every time you make a purchase, like the one with the flamingo that you already have, since you always have a lot of plastic bags in your videos

[@ahoardersheart]

Yes, I am definitely transitioning into more reusable bags use ❤️🙏🏻❤️ I have so many hoarded plastic bags from years of accumulation that I reuse but I do use that flamingo/unicorn/pool bag a lot for recent purchases. I try to keep it in my car! New habits are forming 💚🤍💚🤍💚

[@Alex-dz2et]

Totally agree - I despair of the amount of plastic bags still used by shops. Soft plastics such as bags always end up in landfill, their manufacturing process is toxic and if they end up in waterways, bays and oceans will kill our wonderful marine life by strangling turtles and fish. If you’ve ever seen marine rescue vids on you tube - it’s heartbreaking. Please dear people, don’t buy or use plastics bags and avoid purchasing items in plastic packaging. It’s the step before recycling - avoid consuming them as recycling is only a small part of the solution.

[@marylober3005]

We were just learning to bring our own bags when the virus hit now we can’t use them

[@blaireshoe8738]

@@marylober3005 How do you mean, can't use them? Do you only order for curbside pickup now? Because if you're going into the store yourself, surely your own reusable bags are washable, if germs were your issue? Ordering for pickup isn't a readily available thing in my area, so your statement confused me probably a bit more than it should have.

[@claudiaeder6672]

@@blaireshoe8738 From what I've heard some countries or places banned using reusable fabric bags.

[@Myaussiebackyard]

I have really been enjoying your content and while I’m not a hoarder it does seem to me that we do share a common trait of laziness. You seem to have a lot of empty bags and paper that should be disposed of within 20 mins of it entering your house. Since I changed my habits of sorting everything that enters the house straight away it has enabled me to keep into of the house.

[@jeannebowes2898]

We are using up the rest of our garden seed, so I guess you could say it is a declutter. Did my Sunday walk through mylittle house, and found the tossie -tossies. I am hanging clean sheets out on the line since finally sunny here. Pass on the Secret sister items! I have promised a cake for tomorrow , so will be using up some cake mixes.

[@ahoardersheart]

That is definitely a Declutter!! Especially since you found some tossies tossies too!! Sounds like you had a wonderful Sunday my friend ❤️❤️

[@bluejay5531]

You are doing so much better! the pile was an "organised chaos" compared to the past, there was a difference to it. You have a lot on your plate and you are getting there...I was thinking two things, suggestions if possible. 1. maybe you should create a designated "landing area" for things until you get to bring them to their place. We need to be real and study our habits. When you are coming back with stuff, you do need to put it somewhere and many times there are a million other things to do before. What about a designated area in the laundry room? a basket that you will then make a habit of clearing out x times a week? 2. I think keeping things in plastic bags confuses you more because you do not know what is inside and it makes more of a mess. What about emptying the bags as soon as you get home into the designated basket so you then only have the contents in sight? Just a few thoughts, rooting for you always!

[@akihicks5702]

That went real quick! The kitchen is looking good. You have been making amazing progress on the other areas of your home. Maybe your friend could reuse your Happy Birthday yard sign.

[@ahoardersheart]

I did ask if she wanted to borrow it but they have one rented for Tuesday (from someone in their neighborhood! Helping her out since she’s out of work) Thank you my friend!! I hope you are healthy and safe!!

[@3boymama]

Good job on cleanup. First thing, however, don't take the organizational thing down there. Find a home for it. Don't buy anymore organizing items unless they have a specific home and purpose. Second, anything you receive as a gift in a bag should be thrown out of the bag like little kids do to their candy at Halloween. Then find a home for what you received and put the bag in recycling. That way the gift is serving its intended purpose that the giver had intended for you. Can't wait to see how the new floors turn out.

[@Pasafino27]

We had carpet in our kitchen too. The lady that lived there before us walked with a cane.

[@chantellesimmons1064]

Gasp! The sticker album, I had one too!! ❤️

[@phdyer7717]

Put the sticker book in with your books ease of access and you’ll always know where it is

[@alanbirkner1958]

September 2024. My kids are 50,47,and 43. We never had that much stuff for birthdays. Tina, Al's wife

[@wendymackenzie3937]

My desk is my catch all

[@ahoardersheart]

Oh yes!! Desks are such easy catch alls!!! But that’s okay because even just a 15 minute Declutter will clear it right up!!

[@itoshiibaka8267]

When you have a lot of events in a month, it would help to choose a REAL landing spot, where upcoming activities and events are allowed to stay, but finished activities go away in the trash or donation or proper home right away.

[@nancykaplan7163]

i was wondering how your maintaining was going. Actually, you are doing really good. Working, homeschooling, and all the clutter busting . Plus Just WOW these little car parades and the preparations for these little events. Your schedule is rather full. Maybe keep these maintaining stints at 15 minutes. If you try to mentally block out more time you might get intimidated, which can lead to avoiding the task. Fingers crossed you can get your floors done.

[@ahoardersheart]

You are absolutely right!! 15 minute maintaining/cleaning isn’t as overwhelming as 1-2 hour deep cleaning!! Thank you for keeping me encouraged during this journey!! It means the world to me!!!

[@shegoeslightly]

Haha this doesn't seem like a hoarders kitchen, just a few days without cleaning 😂 I think you might have to scrap the hoarder title!

[@marylober3005]

Yay the flylady works for sure! Does that white cabinet that appears to be freestanding have a back on it? It almost looks like it could be an island when you get your new floor

[@porcelina956]

Yeah, it's hard now that stores don't allow reusable bags so I have to bring home all these bags. I can recycle them but we have a paper shredder. There are times where I wouldn't mind a kitchen as big as yours if I had that pile we would be tripping over it everyday.

[@josephdaly2015]

Well done. Hope your first on list for the new flooring 🤞Considering your back to work full time and home schooling the kitchen wasn’t too bad at all, your doing great. We are slowly opening up too. Phase 1 last week. Stay safe and take care, Mary

[@ahoardersheart]

Oh that’s good to hear!!! I’m glad to hear they’re are starting to open up where you are too!!! I hope you are healthy and safe my friend!!!

[@susanneb.4756]

i was going to say something about the carpet and than you explained it as if you had read my mind XD

[@ahoardersheart]

Lol!!! Oh yes, I despise the carpet in the kitchen 😝!!! We had scheduled new hardwood floors in the kitchen (and new carpeting in the living room) for March 25th & 26th but it got cancelled! Fingers Crossed I can get it done in June!!!

[@ellenstam-mulder3002]

good job, i hope that everthing will open. big hug ellen

[@ahoardersheart]

Awe, thank you so so much my friend ❤️🙏🏻❤️ I hope all is well with you!!!

[@ellenstam-mulder3002]

@@ahoardersheart i don't may complain. everything is okay.

[@michelehice8338]

Fyi...don't shoot silly string towards any flame it will catch fire..make sure no one is smoking in your drive bys

[@lindathorsell976]

💕

[@melanietrester]

hello from germany, be safe, good job, .........i have a "spot" in the kitchen ,on a board for short time ,for one or two days, than took the things a way

[@rebeckamattisson5083]

Well done! Lots of love from Sweden! We have salty liquorice candy fish as well. :) :)

[@caramoonlynn]

Mmmmm. The little red fish are just sweet. Not salty. My kid's ancestors are from Sweden on their dad's side.

[@ahoardersheart]

Hello beautiful Sweden 🇸🇪 Oh that candy sounds so yummy ❤️❤️

[@eSusan12]

Whoo hoo first maybe.

[@ahoardersheart]

Yes you are!!! You are the Unicorn of the Day 💜🦄💜

[@eSusan12]

A Hoarder's Heart, I hope you are able to get the floors done safely and soon, you will love it! So I am working on my file by pile and stash and dash bags. I try to empty them as soon as I get home. The one touch method has helped me. I’m sorry to hear that you are back working so much.

[@anne-mariewildbore684]

Not gonna lie it drives me nuts that you leave everything you buy in the bags. In my mind when it's left in a plastic bag it's like treating it like trash. Funny how differently people's minds work.