I’m a professional organizer. When I work with a client I almost always get asked “should I buy bins before you arrive”? To which I say no. We declutter first. Always declutter first. Then we use what you already have on hand for storage. I rarely buy many bins for clients. Most people already have more bins than they need. I always say…you can’t organize clutter. You can only get rid of it. When you’re left with what you need and love then finding storage solutions becomes so much easier. Now we are giving items homes. And when you put the items back in their homes you can maintain the peaceful home of your dreams. I know you’re overwhelmed but there’s calm on the other side. I know personally because I once struggled with clutter too. You got this! I believe in you! ❤
I'm not a professional organizer, but I like to think I am, & it's so true, can't stand when people overdo it with bins, declutter 1st & work with what you have!!!!!!
My advice...work on one area at a time. Personally, I would have tidied the bedroom and then unpack bedroom items and placed accordingly. Then the bedroom is done and you can move on to the next room. Keep going, I can see you're doing the best you can. Things will work out . 😊❤
Stack all your unpacked boxes into a neat pile then anything that doesn’t stack sort after you’ve done that it’ll look nicer and 1 box at a time will be easier and less overwhelming ❤❤
Hi Libby! Give yourself GRACE as you declutter and begin a new chapter in your life. I'm a senior (widowed for 2 years) who has had to learn new ways to organize what I have and control the clutter. I had to give myself Grace and allow time to grieve the last time I moved. AND I PRAYED A LOT! I thought I had downsized 38 years of stuff when my husband I moved from a 2300 sq ft house on Long Island that had small closets, no basement, a garage full of stuff (lawnmower, BBQ grill, bikes, boogie boards , and a 4 shelf unit for large kitchen items and bins of baking pans, etc.) to a brand new 2300 sq ft condo we had built in Western Michigan. same square footage less rooms but larger rooms, but we had lots of basement storage space and a nice big two car garage. We loved our condo! When my husband passed away I needed to downsize to a smaller (1658 sq ft, single level) new condo closer to my son, still in Michigan. I had to downsize my possessions again and it was harder this time because there were sentimental things I wasn't ready to part right away. So, I moved boxes of stuff until I was able to again begin donating and decluttering. It gets easier when you realize how freeing it is to be responsible for less stuff. It's been two years since I had to pack up my first condo and I am still decluttering. My favorite decluttering RUclips channel is Dana K White. She lives in Iowa so you're almost neighbors! Her simple 5 step method would be so helpful for you and she's hilarious! When I was organizing my first condo bathroom, that had a nice linen closet, I replaced baskets, boxes and fabric bins with clear plastic bins because I could see what I actually had on hand. This made it so much easier to keep my bathroom supplies manageable. When I moved to my second condo there was to linen closet! However, I had a bigger double vanity where I could store all the clear bin. I also started using clear bins in my kitchen cabinets and pantry. Since you're apartment has a small floor area, try to use as much vertical space for storage. Thrift a couple tall chests of drawers instead of dressers for the bedroom. They're also good as a TV stand with room to store linens and stuff in the living room. Would a floor standing storage rack fit over you toilet? Also, you mentioned there are locked storage areas in the basement. Find out if there is one available for your unit where you can keep storage bins of your baking pans, seasonal clothing ,etc. Use painters tape or masking tape to label bins so you know what is in each bin. Give away clothes your son has outgrown at the change of each season. Finally, try to only buy food you need for the week because it's easier to store in a mall kitchen. You're doing great!
Just a little advice in case it might work for you...don’t focus on finding or buying storage for your items. Go through the items in the living room & categorize similar items into grouped sections. This way you can then focus on one group at a time. Even using a paper taped to the wall identifying each section can help locate missing items as you go along. Good luck 😉
Big tote for that big donation energy. Throw it in the car so you can load it up and take it to the center and it's all localized and things don't fall around the car
Take one room at the time, I always do. Finish with the kitchen, then do your kid things and the room and finally do it with the living area, that way you start seen finish and organized, you are not going to have a mess all over. If you find something that doesn’t really use, give it away. Crowded places are not good for you or your kid. You can have a tiny place with just the things you need and being proud of your place and enjoy it, your kids are going to feel confident and happy.
Your himalayan salt holder looks like a tealight holder. When gently heated the salt releases ions to cleanse and deodorise the air. There are also other various health benefits. I have a himalayan salt lamp that does the same thing. I find it helps with my asthma.
You could donate books, puzzles you have already done to nursing homes for the elders. And if you wanted more books to read just go to the library and check out a few every week or 2.
For the carpet: in a bugged mix 2 cups water, 2 cups white vinegar, 1 cup soda decarbonate. Brush the carpet with that very well. After the brushing vacuum the carpet.
tip if you throw most of it away and just live with less you'll feel so much lighter and then you can organize walmart has nice bins for your son for under his bed
To comment on adking for stoage solutions, if you have the space under your bed, consider those thin clear storage totes, 1. You can see the items in them 2. You can also label them. While watching the video, and you showed us Kellys bed and area, will the shelf to the right of his desk fit next to it? Sitting against the wall like the desk? Ive also seen some nice corner shelves on Amazon. Perhaps one like that will help? Before i post my comment, just want to tell you you're doing amazing with all you have been facing. I love your energy and it has me looking forward to each new video. Take care
You've started and that is a huge effort, bit by bit , the people on here are right, I think declutter, organize stuff for each room, SMALL piles 🤣🤣and relocate,and when you become overwelmed, STOP.have a cup of coffee, put music, ad continue, them boxes are not going to be there forever,😉 so bit by bit.You've got it girl luv from Spain.
Progress over perfection! I moved in march, and my den is still full of stuff to unpack. ❤ life is weird and stressful. Dont put more pressure on yourself ❤
Hanging pictures is last or you will have to keep moving them around once your space is organized to your taste. FOR NOW, simply get them all off the floor and onto one wall as the command strips are easy to move.
Games: get very large zip lock bags and break down the box cover and place in bag. Then add all the game pieces. I like to put all my small game pieces in the small half sandwich bags. That way you can put all the games in one basket and not have a bunch of big stacks of game boxes.
Get a cube cubby with fabric bins. The bins are sturdy & hide messiness. No judgement, but works like a charm. Keep the tote without the lid. Great for halling in groceries or shopping!!!
I've become ruthless and try to live as minimally as possible, to the point that I no longer use under my bed for storage of anything. I have allergies and an air purifier, so I try to keep it so the air can circulate. It's overwhelming trying to figure out space and storage. I think 6 months in you'll be able to see what's necessary and perhaps what more can be stored or gifted. I've come to realise I value space much more than things,but I am 52 now,so I've figured myself out a little better. ❤
I was just coming here to say that! Libby you are glowing with happiness keep it up. Everything will come together in no time. May I suggest looking in each box and put it in whichever room it belongs that way it’s already in the room. Then it would be easier to sort. Plus it will help empty space in the living room.💕
You are doing great. When you get overwhelmed with an area don’t look at the whole room . Mack from Midwest Magic Cleaning says just just do 3’ x 3’ area and be proud of what you get done. Have a great week. Mary, Joes wife 🙇♀️👏👍💪🙏💐🐕🦺
So small space means utilize all the up space. You did great chosing his bed that was brilliant! Now apply that in every room. You can use all doors for hanging storage like what they call shoe organizers but really anuthing can go in them. Maybe you could get a tall 2 door cabinet or two for a wall in livingroom and that would hold ALOT of things for you!!! Youve got this Libby!!!!😊❤🎉
Your son's bed area is coming together great! I love your plant stand also! Unpacking is really hard so I think you're right on track. Storage idea: if the outside of your fridge is magnetic there are magnetic shelves you can put on there for pens, pads, spices, odds and ends. You can also get magnetic hooks for the fridge to hang towels, utensils, measuring spoons etc. I hope you get the fridge/freezer situation fixed very soon. Maybe plan some baking activities with your son. He's at a great age to learn that. You could do that once a week or once a month and take turns picking what you'll make. Have the best weekend! Hugs. 😊💐🧡🐦
Command Strip makes shelves and caddies that you can hang up. The caddy might be great for your son around his desk for office supplies and in the bathroom for toiletries. If there's wall space in the pantry closet you could hang the caddy to store spices and small pantry/kitchen items. For in the shower they make a wall and cabinet organizer with water resistant strips. There is a command mirror organizer that is a mirror with a small ledge and hooks that would be great for the kitchen or bedroom. They also make a command key rail to store your keys hanging in a handy spot. I recently ordered an over the door coat hook organizer that can hold 6 hangers with clothes on it behind a door. Great for extra clothes in the bedroom or for coats. For the kitchen you can get storage that hangs over the cabinet door and utilizes storage either in front or behind the cabinet door. Just measure before you buy these to be sure there's room in the cabinet for them. I also bought some metal baskets that hook onto the bottom of a cabinet shelf to make more vertical storage in kitchen cabinets. Can you tell I spend too much time on Amazon? 😁
You're getting there! In 4 years we have to empty a 5000sq ft house, get rid of 3 vehicles and move to a small 3 bed apartment and I'm already dreading it!
You might consider putting all the items you unpack in the rooms you intend them to go in in the final organizing. Even if they have to be stacked in boxes in that room. Then you can consider the kind of storage you need to get for each room. You also might be able to get your living room in order faster. Getting your couch will help with putting some of your things away. Good luck, you are doing great!
If you’re buying or getting anything, get tall bookcases. You want to go higher as much as possible to have the most efficient storage you can get. The shorter storage units are easy but you’re never going to not need more storage.
You’re doing good.. I have a few suggestions.. I would buy a rolling cart with a lid/cutting board on top( I use mine as a pantry) put your coffee maker and other coffee related things on it and that would free up space on the shelf for you to put cookbooks.. I would buy a bottle of Folex(amazon) which is great at getting stains out of carpets… best odor absorbing item is cinnamon sticks ( I buy them in the Mexican isle at the grocery store as it’s cheaper than spice isle).. my biggest tip is to set a timer for 15 or 20 minutes and try to put as much as you can for that long.. give yourself a break and then when you’re ready to tackle it again start again with a timer.. breaking it down to smaller increments makes it less overwhelming
This might sound weird doors are great in small spaces you can get over the door storage, I recently got over the door baskets to store things in the living room, I added hooks on another to hang back packs they were just getting dumped in my small hall way & my daughter shares a room with me I’ve put a temp wall up so she has her own space I didn’t have room for a wardrobe for her clothes so I got an over the door rail for her clothes, in small spaces you have to use what you can xx
I feel your pain downsizing, I just went from a 3bd 2 car garage house to a studio apartment. It was brutal but freeing. I am still 18 months later getting rid of more and more. As I realize I am not a family of 5 anymore it's just me. Hard to cook for 1 and do everything for just myself.
I like tall closed door storage cabinets that are narrow, with shelving inside. It saves floor space and hides things that tend to make the room feel cluttered. Go tall against a wall. I live in a 650 sq ft place and going up the wall is better than going out into the room. Hope that made sense. I don't like having everything visible. It clutters my mind. Great to see you, Libby.❤
I bought the Magic Mind, I'm a skeptical person but if its good enough for my Libby its good enough for me. ;) we are strong girls and will keep going!
I really hope you both enjoy it!! I honestly love the effects it gives me. The taste isn't terrible for me either. Please let me know your honest options ❤️❤️🥰
@@SimplyLibbyt I will let you know....also, funny timing....I just used your " one bag method" in my kitchen....I am tired....but can eat lunch proudly. .....your vids have improved me as a person.
Love your small small work in progress....love your dream catcher and other wall hangings.. BUY OUT ON PRIORITY THE PANTRY HANGER FOR KITCHEN WALLS ASAP..
Who knew you could buy a couch with some storage in it lol Great job the boxes are shrinking I think more you settle you can decide if you need to buy more shelving units or bookcases it takes time to settle & know what you need & thats ok!
I organize everything. If you can't go wider. Then go vertical. Get organizing shelving units. Amazon or TEMU is great for that. You can even buy organizers for your drawers. Will make a huge change storage wise. Also, my son and hubby have ADHD and we use lists in our family. I have a white board hanging on the wall in the kitchen. I make a list for my son and hubby so they didn't forget to do things, because they are both like squirrels and squirrels. Lol
Great progress again 👏 and glad you're finding things you were looking for (AKA "treasure!" in our home 😂) As you say, 1 video per week is plenty right now, while you're setting new routines and setting up your home. It's admirable! I know I'd just hyperfocus on unpacking and scheduling, and to heck with filming 😂 (I'm autistic). Wishing you all the best with subsequent boxes and videos at your own pace 👏😘
Consider getting an air humidifier to help with air quality in your bedroom especially, to breathe cat urine is toxic. Consider reaching out again to your landlord. It’s a simple fix for them to change the padding.
they need to completely remove the carpet and padding. That smell and the toxicity will never go away. It is also harmful to your health. Please remain vigilant about this.
Your doing a good job and I have a idea for you but it's up to you if you want to do it ok you can get 2 of them big cube bookshelf things I forgot there name's and some small L brackets and put them together or just put them next to each other and put them in the bedroom under the kiddos bed next to his desk were the bookshelf is for clothes and put the bookshelf in the living room to put books , game's and if you have movies or even some plants on it so you'll have more storage space for some stuff
Little by little you are getting there. I love the couch idea...it will look amazing!! If the budget allows a bookshelf for your son's book would be great too!!
That's so funny with the different color situation for me it's opposite I get way overstimulated when I see colors. I need everything to match as messy and dirty as it gets hahaha I can't see silverware in any other color but silver😂🤦
Hi Libby hope you are well , you look a lot happier ❤️ You are doing a great job sorting through everything it's a mammoth task I know as we recently downsized 😊 I absolutely love your dream catcher it's really beautiful. Take care my lovely looking forward to the next video ❤x
I just don't understand when low budget single parents keep getting animals. The cost of pet food and vet visits are unbelievable. Come on, use your money wisely and don't take on anymore expenses you can't afford.
I was excited to see a new video from you. 🎉 And the floor in the living room is peeking through for everyone to see. It's going to be so good when you can run the sweeper around. And then we can go along with you to pick out a new couch. Love it, i like to furniture shop. Do you have a Habitat Restore in your area? Sometimes they have bargain prices on new or slightly used things. Either way you get to enjoy your new living room. Your kitchen and living room are so light. Makes up for a lot of other things. 💖💖
You are doing a great job. When you get your furniture try to buy sofa with storage space in the seats. You could store blankets, games, out of season shoes, etc.
I highly suggest instead of the couch. You move to the living room and leave your son in the bedroom. This way the apartment can be divided into “two separate rooms” providing more space and privacy for each of you guys. This might help, just a suggestion ❤ I love your videos ❤
Have you watched Space maker? I’m obsessed. Watching her videos has helped me have a more comfortable manageable space and she is always looking for people to help! A space maker Libby collab would be amazing! And the Carla project also 🧑🍳 😚
I love to see your videos! You are doing great! After my divorce i had to move into a one bedroom not apartment just one room for me and my two teenage daughters and it was very tight but we made it work and the only thing i can say its keep only the essentials! Even after i got my own apartment i still only have 4 plates 4 forks etc… you got this!!
Hi there Libby! Glad to see your video today. I found at IKEA has great items for storage and will work for multiple items and places. Just a thought. Great job on getting more done.
New sub. Let me start by saying your hair looks fire! 😍 I've been following you for a few now. I just wanted to tell you how much I appreciate you sharing your life and story with us. You see, I myself have OCD, ADD anxiety, and depression and we won't even get into health issues because that's a headache in itself..😮💨 lol. Life can be a real donkey butt if you get my drift, lol. Anywho, I just wanted to thank you for being so inspirational. Your videos give me that boost I need to keep me motivated, and your truth has inspired me to be more accepting of what it put right in front of me. I wish you and your little boy the very best. I hope this journey is all you manesfest and hope for. I'm rooting for you. Prayers and Blessings Much love, Bjay ❤
I’m a professional organizer. When I work with a client I almost always get asked “should I buy bins before you arrive”? To which I say no. We declutter first. Always declutter first. Then we use what you already have on hand for storage. I rarely buy many bins for clients. Most people already have more bins than they need. I always say…you can’t organize clutter. You can only get rid of it. When you’re left with what you need and love then finding storage solutions becomes so much easier. Now we are giving items homes. And when you put the items back in their homes you can maintain the peaceful home of your dreams. I know you’re overwhelmed but there’s calm on the other side. I know personally because I once struggled with clutter too. You got this! I believe in you! ❤
This, this, this!
I'm not a professional organizer, but I like to think I am, & it's so true, can't stand when people overdo it with bins, declutter 1st & work with what you have!!!!!!
Great advice! For me, a cluttered home equals a cluttered mind.
I agree! Declutter first. Find homes for what you love and yo will feel so much better!
My advice...work on one area at a time. Personally, I would have tidied the bedroom and then unpack bedroom items and placed accordingly. Then the bedroom is done and you can move on to the next room. Keep going, I can see you're doing the best you can. Things will work out . 😊❤
Stack all your unpacked boxes into a neat pile then anything that doesn’t stack sort after you’ve done that it’ll look nicer and 1 box at a time will be easier and less overwhelming ❤❤
Hi Libby! Give yourself GRACE as you declutter and begin a new chapter in your life.
I'm a senior (widowed for 2 years) who has had to learn new ways to organize what I have and control the clutter. I had to give myself Grace and allow time to grieve the last time I moved. AND I PRAYED A LOT!
I thought I had downsized 38 years of stuff when my husband I moved from a 2300 sq ft house on Long Island that had small closets, no basement, a garage full of stuff (lawnmower, BBQ grill, bikes, boogie boards , and a 4 shelf unit for large kitchen items and bins of baking pans, etc.) to a brand new 2300 sq ft condo we had built in Western Michigan. same square footage less rooms but larger rooms, but we had lots of basement storage space and a nice big two car garage. We loved our condo!
When my husband passed away I needed to downsize to a smaller (1658 sq ft, single level) new condo closer to my son, still in Michigan. I had to downsize my possessions again and it was harder this time because there were sentimental things I wasn't ready to part right away. So, I moved boxes of stuff until I was able to again begin donating and decluttering. It gets easier when you realize how freeing it is to be responsible for less stuff. It's been two years since I had to pack up my first condo and I am still decluttering.
My favorite decluttering RUclips channel is Dana K White. She lives in Iowa so you're almost neighbors! Her simple 5 step method would be so helpful for you and she's hilarious!
When I was organizing my first condo bathroom, that had a nice linen closet, I replaced baskets, boxes and fabric bins with clear plastic bins because I could see what I actually had on hand. This made it so much easier to keep my bathroom supplies manageable. When I moved to my second condo there was to linen closet! However, I had a bigger double vanity where I could store all the clear bin. I also started using clear bins in my kitchen cabinets and pantry.
Since you're apartment has a small floor area, try to use as much vertical space for storage. Thrift a couple tall chests of drawers instead of dressers for the bedroom. They're also good as a TV stand with room to store linens and stuff in the living room. Would a floor standing storage rack fit over you toilet? Also, you mentioned there are locked storage areas in the basement. Find out if there is one available for your unit where you can keep storage bins of your baking pans, seasonal clothing ,etc. Use painters tape or masking tape to label bins so you know what is in each bin. Give away clothes your son has outgrown at the change of each season.
Finally, try to only buy food you need for the week because it's easier to store in a mall kitchen. You're doing great!
Just a little advice in case it might work for you...don’t focus on finding or buying storage for your items. Go through the items in the living room & categorize similar items into grouped sections. This way you can then focus on one group at a time. Even using a paper taped to the wall identifying each section can help locate missing items as you go along. Good luck 😉
Big tote for that big donation energy. Throw it in the car so you can load it up and take it to the center and it's all localized and things don't fall around the car
I love that! Big tote for big donation energy ❤️ thank you for the advice!
I was thinking that! ☺
🙌🏼
I have a couch just like that- it's great! I also use the giant vacuum bags to compress the blankets down even more.
Take one room at the time, I always do. Finish with the kitchen, then do your kid things and the room and finally do it with the living area, that way you start seen finish and organized, you are not going to have a mess all over. If you find something that doesn’t really use, give it away. Crowded places are not good for you or your kid. You can have a tiny place with just the things you need and being proud of your place and enjoy it, your kids are going to feel confident and happy.
Your himalayan salt holder looks like a tealight holder. When gently heated the salt releases ions to cleanse and deodorise the air. There are also other various health benefits. I have a himalayan salt lamp that does the same thing. I find it helps with my asthma.
That makes so much sense because it was in the candle section 😂 those benefits sound amazing as well!!!
Great video!
FYI on the salt cube, it will lift the finish off wood so you might want a tray under it.❤️🥰
Came on to say something similar. They also sweat if it’s at all humid in the space.
You could donate books, puzzles you have already done to nursing homes for the elders. And if you wanted more books to read just go to the library and check out a few every week or 2.
For the carpet: in a bugged mix 2 cups water, 2 cups white vinegar, 1 cup soda decarbonate. Brush the carpet with that very well. After the brushing vacuum the carpet.
tip if you throw most of it away and just live with less you'll feel so much lighter and then you can organize
walmart has nice bins for your son for under his bed
You’re coming right along! Again, I’m thrilled to see your smiles instead of tears ❤️😘
To comment on adking for stoage solutions, if you have the space under your bed, consider those thin clear storage totes,
1. You can see the items in them
2. You can also label them.
While watching the video, and you showed us Kellys bed and area, will the shelf to the right of his desk fit next to it? Sitting against the wall like the desk?
Ive also seen some nice corner shelves on Amazon. Perhaps one like that will help?
Before i post my comment, just want to tell you you're doing amazing with all you have been facing. I love your energy and it has me looking forward to each new video. Take care
I do think the shelf would fit that way! I appreciate the tips! ❤️
@@SimplyLibbyt you're most welcome.
You've started and that is a huge effort, bit by bit , the people on here are right, I think declutter, organize stuff for each room, SMALL piles 🤣🤣and relocate,and when you become overwelmed, STOP.have a cup of coffee, put music, ad continue, them boxes are not going to be there forever,😉 so bit by bit.You've got it girl luv from Spain.
Start looking really nice, love the dinner table it is very practical.😊
Progress over perfection! I moved in march, and my den is still full of stuff to unpack. ❤ life is weird and stressful. Dont put more pressure on yourself ❤
I would take everything out of the boxes and get rid of the boxes🙌🏼then little by little put everything away🙌🏼🫶🏼☀️
Hanging pictures is last or you will have to keep moving them around once your space is organized to your taste. FOR NOW, simply get them all off the floor and onto one wall as the command strips are easy to move.
Games: get very large zip lock bags and break down the box cover and place in bag. Then add all the game pieces. I like to put all my small game pieces in the small half sandwich bags. That way you can put all the games in one basket and not have a bunch of big stacks of game boxes.
Get a cube cubby with fabric bins. The bins are sturdy & hide messiness. No judgement, but works like a charm. Keep the tote without the lid. Great for halling in groceries or shopping!!!
You are looking amazing today. 🎉. You are getting their bit by bit. How much you have done so far your such an inspiration to me ❤
Awe thank you so much! ❤️
I've become ruthless and try to live as minimally as possible, to the point that I no longer use under my bed for storage of anything. I have allergies and an air purifier, so I try to keep it so the air can circulate. It's overwhelming trying to figure out space and storage. I think 6 months in you'll be able to see what's necessary and perhaps what more can be stored or gifted. I've come to realise I value space much more than things,but I am 52 now,so I've figured myself out a little better. ❤
Take your time... downsizing is hard!😊
Turn the orange tub into a storage end table.
Everything is coming along nicely. Kelly's loft bed is super cool. 👍You're doing great !! 🙂
You should be very proud of yourself. You’re doing amazing and you look so happy.❤😊
You are glowing - you seem soooo happy. Goes to show you that the size of a home does not matter 🙏🩷🙏
I was just coming here to say that! Libby you are glowing with happiness keep it up. Everything will come together in no time. May I suggest looking in each box and put it in whichever room it belongs that way it’s already in the room. Then it would be easier to sort. Plus it will help empty space in the living room.💕
@@Armymom07-wl8tp The other rooms are pretty small and full also.🫤
You are doing great. When you get overwhelmed with an area don’t look at the whole room . Mack from Midwest Magic Cleaning says just just do 3’ x 3’ area and be proud of what you get done. Have a great week. Mary, Joes wife 🙇♀️👏👍💪🙏💐🐕🦺
Another great video! You’re getting there! That style of couch will look good and have added function with the storage and pull out. 🤗♥️
Thank you! I'm glad you say that because some people disagree, and I think they're cray cray, lol
Take advantage of all your vertical space!! You're going great, you got this!!!🎉
You are on the road to success! One box at a time...one minute at a time. Slow and steady!❤
So small space means utilize all the up space. You did great chosing his bed that was brilliant! Now apply that in every room. You can use all doors for hanging storage like what they call shoe organizers but really anuthing can go in them. Maybe you could get a tall 2 door cabinet or two for a wall in livingroom and that would hold ALOT of things for you!!! Youve got this Libby!!!!😊❤🎉
Yes! Over the door organizers are great! There are options that are canvas and some that are metal with more structured shelves. Love them! 🙂🧡🐦
Love this so much! You Go, Girl! The couch is a GREAT choice for a small space. Bit by bit, you will get to an organized and easily maintained space.
Your son's bed area is coming together great! I love your plant stand also! Unpacking is really hard so I think you're right on track. Storage idea: if the outside of your fridge is magnetic there are magnetic shelves you can put on there for pens, pads, spices, odds and ends. You can also get magnetic hooks for the fridge to hang towels, utensils, measuring spoons etc. I hope you get the fridge/freezer situation fixed very soon. Maybe plan some baking activities with your son. He's at a great age to learn that. You could do that once a week or once a month and take turns picking what you'll make. Have the best weekend! Hugs. 😊💐🧡🐦
Command Strip makes shelves and caddies that you can hang up. The caddy might be great for your son around his desk for office supplies and in the bathroom for toiletries. If there's wall space in the pantry closet you could hang the caddy to store spices and small pantry/kitchen items. For in the shower they make a wall and cabinet organizer with water resistant strips. There is a command mirror organizer that is a mirror with a small ledge and hooks that would be great for the kitchen or bedroom. They also make a command key rail to store your keys hanging in a handy spot. I recently ordered an over the door coat hook organizer that can hold 6 hangers with clothes on it behind a door. Great for extra clothes in the bedroom or for coats. For the kitchen you can get storage that hangs over the cabinet door and utilizes storage either in front or behind the cabinet door. Just measure before you buy these to be sure there's room in the cabinet for them. I also bought some metal baskets that hook onto the bottom of a cabinet shelf to make more vertical storage in kitchen cabinets. Can you tell I spend too much time on Amazon? 😁
You're getting there! In 4 years we have to empty a 5000sq ft house, get rid of 3 vehicles and move to a small 3 bed apartment and I'm already dreading it!
You might consider putting all the items you unpack in the rooms you intend them to go in in the final organizing. Even if they have to be stacked in boxes in that room. Then you can consider the kind of storage you need to get for each room. You also might be able to get your living room in order faster. Getting your couch will help with putting some of your things away. Good luck, you are doing great!
If you’re buying or getting anything, get tall bookcases. You want to go higher as much as possible to have the most efficient storage you can get.
The shorter storage units are easy but you’re never going to not need more storage.
You’re doing good.. I have a few suggestions.. I would buy a rolling cart with a lid/cutting board on top( I use mine as a pantry) put your coffee maker and other coffee related things on it and that would free up space on the shelf for you to put cookbooks.. I would buy a bottle of Folex(amazon) which is great at getting stains out of carpets… best odor absorbing item is cinnamon sticks ( I buy them in the Mexican isle at the grocery store as it’s cheaper than spice isle).. my biggest tip is to set a timer for 15 or 20 minutes and try to put as much as you can for that long.. give yourself a break and then when you’re ready to tackle it again start again with a timer.. breaking it down to smaller increments makes it less overwhelming
Do one box a day you need to get this done before your son goes to school so that he doesn't come home to clutter and chaos
You’re doing amazing job it takes time. It’s gonna look beautiful when you’re finished can’t wait. Take care and enjoy your weekend ❤
My son had a sofa like that. It’s very nice for when I visit.
Great job!! You’ve motivated me today so I’m going to take full advantage of it before it disappears! Lol
Great progress and reminder..one day at a time and one box at a time! Love watching you ❤️ 😊
Morning it,s 4.30am here in Australia couldnt sleep so glad your video was up❤
You did alot in this video. Good for you! Thanks for fixing the games 😂. That one was bugging me & then you said it too.
Great job!! I’m watching you instead of cleaning my mess.
You look so happy and can tell you are Losing weight.
The house is looking great.Super happy for you.🙂
This might sound weird doors are great in small spaces you can get over the door storage, I recently got over the door baskets to store things in the living room, I added hooks on another to hang back packs they were just getting dumped in my small hall way & my daughter shares a room with me I’ve put a temp wall up so she has her own space I didn’t have room for a wardrobe for her clothes so I got an over the door rail for her clothes, in small spaces you have to use what you can xx
I feel your pain downsizing, I just went from a 3bd 2 car garage house to a studio apartment. It was brutal but freeing. I am still 18 months later getting rid of more and more. As I realize I am not a family of 5 anymore it's just me. Hard to cook for 1 and do everything for just myself.
Same here but my air fryer is my best friend! I still scratch cook. but for one!
I like tall closed door storage cabinets that are narrow, with shelving inside.
It saves floor space and hides things that tend to make the room feel cluttered.
Go tall against a wall.
I live in a 650 sq ft place and going up the wall is better than going out into the room.
Hope that made sense.
I don't like having everything visible.
It clutters my mind.
Great to see you, Libby.❤
you are doing good. It is so over whelming. You are looking so much brighter and in better spirits. Hang in there girl
You look so happy I’m so proud of you for listening to your heart ❤️
I bought the Magic Mind, I'm a skeptical person but if its good enough for my Libby its good enough for me. ;) we are strong girls and will keep going!
Me too!
I really hope you both enjoy it!! I honestly love the effects it gives me. The taste isn't terrible for me either. Please let me know your honest options ❤️❤️🥰
@@SimplyLibbyt I will let you know....also, funny timing....I just used your " one bag method" in my kitchen....I am tired....but can eat lunch proudly. .....your vids have improved me as a person.
Love your small small work in progress....love your dream catcher and other wall hangings..
BUY OUT ON PRIORITY THE PANTRY HANGER FOR KITCHEN WALLS ASAP..
Who knew you could buy a couch with some storage in it lol Great job the boxes are shrinking I think more you settle you can decide if you need to buy more shelving units or bookcases it takes time to settle & know what you need & thats ok!
Great idea for an extremely functional sofa!!! 😊
I organize everything. If you can't go wider. Then go vertical. Get organizing shelving units. Amazon or TEMU is great for that. You can even buy organizers for your drawers. Will make a huge change storage wise. Also, my son and hubby have ADHD and we use lists in our family. I have a white board hanging on the wall in the kitchen. I make a list for my son and hubby so they didn't forget to do things, because they are both like squirrels and squirrels. Lol
Great progress again 👏 and glad you're finding things you were looking for (AKA "treasure!" in our home 😂)
As you say, 1 video per week is plenty right now, while you're setting new routines and setting up your home. It's admirable! I know I'd just hyperfocus on unpacking and scheduling, and to heck with filming 😂 (I'm autistic).
Wishing you all the best with subsequent boxes and videos at your own pace 👏😘
Consider getting an air humidifier to help with air quality in your bedroom especially, to breathe cat urine is toxic. Consider reaching out again to your landlord. It’s a simple fix for them to change the padding.
they need to completely remove the carpet and padding. That smell and the toxicity will never go away. It is also harmful to your health. Please remain vigilant about this.
hi libby you are nice person i love to watch you good luck in your new home
Your doing a good job and I have a idea for you but it's up to you if you want to do it ok you can get 2 of them big cube bookshelf things I forgot there name's and some small L brackets and put them together or just put them next to each other and put them in the bedroom under the kiddos bed next to his desk were the bookshelf is for clothes and put the bookshelf in the living room to put books , game's and if you have movies or even some plants on it so you'll have more storage space for some stuff
Keep smiling/laughing my friend, your doing great!
Little by little you are getting there. I love the couch idea...it will look amazing!! If the budget allows a bookshelf for your son's book would be great too!!
That's so funny with the different color situation for me it's opposite I get way overstimulated when I see colors. I need everything to match as messy and dirty as it gets hahaha I can't see silverware in any other color but silver😂🤦
Hi Libby hope you are well , you look a lot happier ❤️
You are doing a great job sorting through everything it's a mammoth task I know as we recently downsized 😊
I absolutely love your dream catcher it's really beautiful. Take care my lovely looking forward to the next video ❤x
Doing good, smiling wide, trudging on! 👍👍
Come on girl , you got this 😊😊please don’t get anymore animals , just priorities yourself and your son
I just don't understand when low budget single parents keep getting animals. The cost of pet food and vet visits are unbelievable. Come on, use your money wisely and don't take on anymore expenses you can't afford.
You did really great in this one! And how nice that your ex could take away some of the donations for you. Keep going , you’re doing it!
I was excited to see a new video from you. 🎉 And the floor in the living room is peeking through for everyone to see. It's going to be so good when you can run the sweeper around. And then we can go along with you to pick out a new couch. Love it, i like to furniture shop. Do you have a Habitat Restore in your area? Sometimes they have bargain prices on new or slightly used things. Either way you get to enjoy your new living room. Your kitchen and living room are so light. Makes up for a lot of other things. 💖💖
You are doing a great job. When you get your furniture try to buy sofa with storage space in the seats. You could store blankets, games, out of season shoes, etc.
I highly suggest instead of the couch. You move to the living room and leave your son in the bedroom. This way the apartment can be divided into “two separate rooms” providing more space and privacy for each of you guys. This might help, just a suggestion ❤ I love your videos ❤
Fun Fact
I live less than 3 miles from the Libby glass factory. We also have a store filled with only stuff by Libby.😊
Have you watched Space maker? I’m obsessed. Watching her videos has helped me have a more comfortable manageable space and she is always looking for people to help! A space maker Libby collab would be amazing! And the Carla project also 🧑🍳 😚
I love both of them, too. ❤
@@michelem9277 do you watch anyone else like them? I want more 😂 they make me want to help people organize!
I AM SOOOOOO PROUD OF YOU......... 😃 YOU GOT THIS HONEY!!!!!!!!!!
You are doing so great! Please keep posting your videos. I love seeing you slowly make your apt into a home for you and your son. Thanks for posting!
I am thinking maybe a Walmart cube organizer with bins and you could keep alot in that. They have different sizes. Maybe go.up not out.
I'm here cheering you on!
Why keep puzzles you’ve already put together? Let it go let it go!🎶🎶
I put puzzles together multiple times. My parents still have some from when I was a child and my mom and I put it together a few years ago.
Because a puzzle is fun to do many times if you leave a bit of a gap. I've done most of mine more than once or twice.
Great job!👏🏻 you can do it!! Try to make little goals. Hope to see a full living room decorated for the holidays!
I love to see your videos! You are doing great! After my divorce i had to move into a one bedroom not apartment just one room for me and my two teenage daughters and it was very tight but we made it work and the only thing i can say its keep only the essentials! Even after i got my own apartment i still only have 4 plates 4 forks etc… you got this!!
Have a great weekend 💐
You too 🥰❤️
Libby, you really are doing amazing ❤️❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇬🇧🇬🇧love from the UK.
Great job!
Put something under the salt holder, it wil sweat and ruin your table.
For the cat smell, try OdoBan.
Good luck with your schedule. Work at your own pace. Really like your channel!
Just make sure any and all problems are documented with your lease and have them sign off on it. 😊
Hi there Libby! Glad to see your video today. I found at IKEA has great items for storage and will work for multiple items and places. Just a thought. Great job on getting more done.
Proud of you ❤
I went to culinary school too for baking and pastry.. too bad you live so far away, we would get along great!!!!
I couldn't edit my original comment but the Himalaya salt holder is for tea light candles ❤
Great job
You’ve got this!
New sub. Let me start by saying your hair looks fire! 😍 I've been following you for a few now. I just wanted to tell you how much I appreciate you sharing your life and story with us. You see, I myself have OCD, ADD anxiety, and depression and we won't even get into health issues because that's a headache in itself..😮💨 lol. Life can be a real donkey butt if you get my drift, lol. Anywho, I just wanted to thank you for being so inspirational. Your videos give me that boost I need to keep me motivated, and your truth has inspired me to be more accepting of what it put right in front of me. I wish you and your little boy the very best. I hope this journey is all you manesfest and hope for. I'm rooting for you. Prayers and Blessings
Much love, Bjay ❤
My 26 yr old daughter has adhd. And i know. ❤
LOVE the pupper! ❤
well done libby big hug for you love from my family to you xxx ukxxx
Have you tried white vinegar with your regular steamer cleaner? Vinegar does help with animal pee