Love the using sentimental items. I kept "saving" a couple quilts that my great-grandmother made. Then, I realized she would be really sad to know they were just sitting in a closet, hidden away. They were made to be used! So now I put them on my bed from time to time and remember her every time I see them! 😊
Yes she would love you to use them. I tell my grandchildren when they weap up in a blanket I gave them that it us a grammie hug when I am not there to hug them.
Your idea of a "gentle declutter" is SO much better for me and others who are easily put off by the more ruthless approach promoted on so many channels. The thought of going through my home like a bulldozer is very off-putting. Great reminder to USE the sentimental things we've been keeping for "special occasions" or to "hand down to future generations." If the pieces aren't used by us, they're meaningless to our children and grandchildren! Thanks so much for your videos...always look forward to new episodes!
I have watched several I mean several deluttering videos but there is something about you that has got me started not just watching the video and that be it. So thank you so much for the inspiration!!
I agree that it is important to USE your sentimental possessions whether practical or impractical to do so! I have started doing this recently and it is bringing me so much joy as I think of the person who gave it to me or who it belonged to. No more cupboards and closets filled with items I'm trying to simply protect! Thank you for such a helpful video!!
Great tips, Thank you! My Saturday will be Switcherday. Switch out towels, Switch/Wash bedding, Switch/Charge batteries in things, Switch/Throw out toothbrushes, Switch/Throw away expired Food, endless Switch ideas! :)
Great advice! I learned something from a friend who is an artist. I accidentally dusted a vintage mermaid figurine off my mantle. I was so sad. She suggested that I make it into a piece of art! I had a vintage wooden printers tray that I displayed my beach glass finds in. I added her head and fin to it and I love it!
I agree. Use/display your sentimental stuff! It's senseless to keep it in a box/bin. Or, give it to someone who had interest in it. Another great video!
I keep my scissors in the drawer with my other kitchen tools. 😊 Thank you for this video. I will try this method! The One Week Walkthrough and Purge Challenge. Lol.
Ahh the sugar cookie ! When my son was in grade 2 I made heart shaped sugar cookies for Valentines Day ! They were so pretty all pink and red with sparkles on them! So when he got home I asked how everyone liked them -" they were great Mom!- Best frisbees ever!" Frisbee? Sure Mom - couldn't eat them - they were as hard as bricks - so we figured we would use them as frisbees at recess! Cookie cutters were sent to Goodwill that weekend!
I keep scissors in the kitchen. My family would go into my quilting supplies and use my good fabric scissors. A big no, no. Moving everyday scissors to the kitchen was a good decision. Now I don't know how I got things done without them. I love this strategy you discussed today. I found limiting what I was looking for kept me from feeling so overwhelmed. My hardest category is my wishlist or fantasy self things. But I'm learning that I always had my photos organized in photo books. Scrapbooks can be so beautiful to look at but I don't like the process of scrapbooking. It is just too overwhelming for me. That's getting a major declutter next week. This week I am decluttering picture frames. My house is so light, cleaner and clutter free without a thousand pictures sitting around. Thanks for inspiring me to do better with your channel. You're the best!
Scissors in the kitchen is the only way to function for me!! lol and YES fantasy self items are SO tough!!! I got rid of my sewing machine after a while, realizing that I just wasn't going to get into it!!! I had HOPED to love it like my mom, but it just wasn't my thing!
The fantasy self can be so hard to declutter sometimes. BUT, reminding myself of what I really have time for and will actually do, also saves me from buying a lot of stuff too! Knowing that I will never actually use it. When it comes to sentimental, I think one of the HUGE things that really hangs us up, is when you have items, let's say, that belong to a late relative. You found it in a box, but you have no idea the story behind it. But you feel guilty getting rid of it bc you have subconsciously made it sentimental now.
I have found things in boxes of items when we first got married. I am now using special pieces I was saving for special occasion to everyday use. It make me smile and I don’t have the need to buy something new when I have it already.
I enjoy your videos Candice 😊 I'm doing a layer by layer declutter as I've donated and recycled loads of stuff in the past few years. Still a way to go and I like working along side you xx
Hello ,I'm new to your channel,just wanted to say ,I love all your ideas to declutter ,I think their great 🙂♥️ I have done things your way and it works well ,so thank you for all your advice.
Another brilliant video... I love using alliteration too! I've made so many alliterative lists for things to do each day of the week for self care, what laundry items to wash, cleaning the bathroom, the kitchen, and a general list for cleaning other rooms. I'll type that one out because it includes decluttering on the first day if needed to make sure everything gets picked up off the floor/surfaces and put away: M = Manage inventory & Move items to their proper homes (remove trash, take dishes to the kitchen sink, put shoes/clothes away, etc.) T = Top to bottom dusting and cleaning W = Windows (plus any other glass/mirrors) + Wipe to disinfect any high-touch areas (handles, switches, etc.) T = This & That (varies depending on what decor or extras like exercise equipment are in the room) F = Floor
Awesome. This will be great for my mother. She already agreed to let me help her (We discussed the things ya know. Like I don’t want this massive burden to deal with all at once when she’s gone, Swedish Death Cleaning, etc lol). I enjoy being ruthless and rage purging and running through my whole house like a buzz saw. I rather like the huge way my house feels better within a few days or so. My mother, however, probably won’t like that at all. 😅😅 I’m at a loss for what to call it. It’s already cute tho. Mental Monday Trash Tuesday Wish Wednesday Thoughtless Thursday FOMO Friday Sentimental Saturday Sunday Sabbath I think the phrase “Mental Monday” is hilarious tho. 😂😂 I could make some great jokes about that. Bcuz I’m already crazy. Lol.
I'm still watching your video but I had to write you before I forget. Sentimental Saturday is hard. I have alot of items from my grandma and can't get rid of them now but I did get them out of boxes and have them on display. I'm also giving the silverware to the VA tomorrow because I decided to use the silverware my parents gave me for my HS graduation gift 47 years ago. We have been using them only for maybe 3 holidays a year. We use them daily now and I love it. Also can you tell me the name of the plastic zipper bags you use. I've looked on Amazon and can't find them. I love this video. You seem so sweet and I get alot out of your video. This was a good one.
I am sure there are lots of ideas similar to these out there!! Sometimes I think the idea is originally my own, but someone else out there came up with something like it, too!
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Love the using sentimental items. I kept "saving" a couple quilts that my great-grandmother made. Then, I realized she would be really sad to know they were just sitting in a closet, hidden away. They were made to be used! So now I put them on my bed from time to time and remember her every time I see them! 😊
That is so sweet!!!
Yes she would love you to use them. I tell my grandchildren when they weap up in a blanket I gave them that it us a grammie hug when I am not there to hug them.
Your idea of a "gentle declutter" is SO much better for me and others who are easily put off by the more ruthless approach promoted on so many channels. The thought of going through my home like a bulldozer is very off-putting. Great reminder to USE the sentimental things we've been keeping for "special occasions" or to "hand down to future generations." If the pieces aren't used by us, they're meaningless to our children and grandchildren!
Thanks so much for your videos...always look forward to new episodes!
I have watched several I mean several deluttering videos but there is something about you that has got me started not just watching the video and that be it. So thank you so much for the inspiration!!
Your channel is my new favorite. 😊 Very helpful.
Yay! Thank you!
I agree that it is important to USE your sentimental possessions whether practical or impractical to do so! I have started doing this recently and it is bringing me so much joy as I think of the person who gave it to me or who it belonged to. No more cupboards and closets filled with items I'm trying to simply protect! Thank you for such a helpful video!!
I got so excited to see you posted a new video. Thanks for all you do and your refreshing personality. You Make decluttering fun and doable.
Great tips, Thank you!
My Saturday will be Switcherday.
Switch out towels, Switch/Wash bedding, Switch/Charge batteries in things, Switch/Throw out toothbrushes, Switch/Throw away expired Food, endless Switch ideas! :)
I LOVE this!!!
Love your ideas and positive energy!I am a minimalist and I'm always looking for fresh happy people to follow that keeps me going!
Great advice! I learned something from a friend who is an artist. I accidentally dusted a vintage mermaid figurine off my mantle. I was so sad. She suggested that I make it into a piece of art! I had a vintage wooden printers tray that I displayed my beach glass finds in. I added her head and fin to it and I love it!
I agree. Use/display your sentimental stuff! It's senseless to keep it in a box/bin. Or, give it to someone who had interest in it. Another great video!
You made some excellent, unique decluttering tips of your own.😀
I keep my scissors in the drawer with my other kitchen tools. 😊
Thank you for this video. I will try this method! The One Week Walkthrough and Purge Challenge. Lol.
Ahh the sugar cookie ! When my son was in grade 2 I made heart shaped sugar cookies for Valentines Day ! They were so pretty all pink and red with sparkles on them! So when he got home I asked how everyone liked them -" they were great Mom!- Best frisbees ever!" Frisbee? Sure Mom - couldn't eat them - they were as hard as bricks - so we figured we would use them as frisbees at recess! Cookie cutters were sent to Goodwill that weekend!
That is TOO FUNNY!!! What a great memory!! haha!
@@FancyThatwithCandice - Fantasy me - thinks I am Martha Stewart - realistic me realizes it isn't happening
“My Decluttering Wonder Week!” This motivates me:)
I keep scissors in the kitchen. My family would go into my quilting supplies and use my good fabric scissors. A big no, no. Moving everyday scissors to the kitchen was a good decision. Now I don't know how I got things done without them. I love this strategy you discussed today. I found limiting what I was looking for kept me from feeling so overwhelmed. My hardest category is my wishlist or fantasy self things. But I'm learning that I always had my photos organized in photo books. Scrapbooks can be so beautiful to look at but I don't like the process of scrapbooking. It is just too overwhelming for me. That's getting a major declutter next week. This week I am decluttering picture frames. My house is so light, cleaner and clutter free without a thousand pictures sitting around. Thanks for inspiring me to do better with your channel. You're the best!
Scissors in the kitchen is the only way to function for me!! lol and YES fantasy self items are SO tough!!! I got rid of my sewing machine after a while, realizing that I just wasn't going to get into it!!! I had HOPED to love it like my mom, but it just wasn't my thing!
@@FancyThatwithCandice I think sewing skips every other generation. My girls don't see but will clean my house if I sew for them.☺️
@@vondrabejot9851 My mom always said the same thing about sewing! It skips generations! 😄
We have scissors in the kitchen and in the gift wrapping supplies. I hate looking for scissors. Lol
The fantasy self can be so hard to declutter sometimes. BUT, reminding myself of what I really have time for and will actually do, also saves me from buying a lot of stuff too! Knowing that I will never actually use it.
When it comes to sentimental, I think one of the HUGE things that really hangs us up, is when you have items, let's say, that belong to a late relative. You found it in a box, but you have no idea the story behind it. But you feel guilty getting rid of it bc you have subconsciously made it sentimental now.
I love your Simplified Life Weekly Checklist!
I have found things in boxes of items when we first got married. I am now using special pieces I was saving for special occasion to everyday use. It make me smile and I don’t have the need to buy something new when I have it already.
I enjoy your videos Candice 😊 I'm doing a layer by layer declutter as I've donated and recycled loads of stuff in the past few years. Still a way to go and I like working along side you xx
Hello ,I'm new to your channel,just wanted to say ,I love all your ideas to declutter ,I think their great 🙂♥️ I have done things your way and it works well ,so thank you for all your advice.
I watch your videos to motivate me to clean and declutter. thank you ❤😊
So happy my videos are helpful!!
Mon- Mental clutter dump on paper
Tues - Trash Dash
Wed - Wishful self
Thurs- Thoughtless clutter
Fri - FOMO clutter (impulse buys, J.I.C.items, etc)
Sat- Sentimental items
Sun- rest
Declutter Daily checklist.....or the FOMO cleaning method.
Another great video your ideas for using sentimental really made a lot of sense and I'm going to do that
Another brilliant video... I love using alliteration too! I've made so many alliterative lists for things to do each day of the week for self care, what laundry items to wash, cleaning the bathroom, the kitchen, and a general list for cleaning other rooms. I'll type that one out because it includes decluttering on the first day if needed to make sure everything gets picked up off the floor/surfaces and put away:
M = Manage inventory & Move items to their proper homes (remove trash, take dishes to the kitchen sink, put shoes/clothes away, etc.)
T = Top to bottom dusting and cleaning
W = Windows (plus any other glass/mirrors) + Wipe to disinfect any high-touch areas (handles, switches, etc.)
T = This & That (varies depending on what decor or extras like exercise equipment are in the room)
F = Floor
Thanks for this list!
I love this video! I just move to. A bigger house and it feels like I already have all the storages full! I needed some motivation to go through them
❤❤ Dana’s channel too
I love your videos lately . They are sooo on point
Ohhh that makes me so happy!!! Thank you!
Great video!! How about “Day to Day Declutter” 🌝
Oh GREAT title!!!
Love this idea. I’m waiting for warmer weather to tackle my garage.
Great ideas! I always look forward to watching your videos. Your challenge catch phrase could be...The Daily Delete Checklist.
What?! Daily Delete Checklist?!?! That's SO GOOD!!!
Aww i just love ur posity and ur little giggles thank you so much for helping me X
AW you're so kind! Thank you!
Awesome. This will be great for my mother. She already agreed to let me help her (We discussed the things ya know. Like I don’t want this massive burden to deal with all at once when she’s gone, Swedish Death Cleaning, etc lol). I enjoy being ruthless and rage purging and running through my whole house like a buzz saw. I rather like the huge way my house feels better within a few days or so. My mother, however, probably won’t like that at all. 😅😅
I’m at a loss for what to call it. It’s already cute tho.
Mental Monday
Trash Tuesday
Wish Wednesday
Thoughtless Thursday
FOMO Friday
Sentimental Saturday
Sunday Sabbath
I think the phrase “Mental Monday” is hilarious tho. 😂😂 I could make some great jokes about that. Bcuz I’m already crazy. Lol.
Cute sweater!
Great video!
Thanks for watching!!! Glad you enjoyed it!
Sorry to be so off subject, but what kind of lip color do you use? It’s beautiful. 😊
I'm still watching your video but I had to write you before I forget. Sentimental Saturday is hard. I have alot of items from my grandma and can't get rid of them now but I did get them out of boxes and have them on display. I'm also giving the silverware to the VA tomorrow because I decided to use the silverware my parents gave me for my HS graduation gift 47 years ago. We have been using them only for maybe 3 holidays a year. We use them daily now and I love it.
Also can you tell me the name of the plastic zipper bags you use. I've looked on Amazon and can't find them.
I love this video. You seem so sweet and I get alot out of your video. This was a good one.
That's amazing that you got them out of boxes and how display them!!! Such a beautiful way to honor our favorite people and our favorite memories!
I like Shannon on Shannon Skip to my Life, she made a box for all sticky stuff. Glue, tape and stuff
Sticky stuff!!! I love that!!!
I keep
That's right , where to put something is WHERE YOU WILL LIKELY USE IT. WHETHER WHERE YOU PUT IT, MAKES SENSE TO SOMEONE ELSE OR NOT!!
YES Makes sense to me, too!!
The Weekly Work-through
#weeklyWeedOut
What!? This is amazing!!!
Week sweep or sweep week. You're taking a week to sweep through your home.
Much of your content in this video should be credited to others. I just heard one credit to Dana K. White on the 2 questions.
I am sure there are lots of ideas similar to these out there!! Sometimes I think the idea is originally my own, but someone else out there came up with something like it, too!