Hello Tidy Uppers! It is time for the Q&A! I am so sorry for the delay in making this! You guys sent in some awesome questions, and I think I’ve answered each and every one of them! In this video I share my answers to some of your personal questions, and you also wanted to know my top decluttering tips, so I’ve shared them as well! Thanks for watching and getting to know me better!
You make me smile every time you say “Stay tidy” 😊 For those that feel overwhelmed, I would suggest watching Mira on Peeling away the clutter. She is very open and honest about her clutter mountains. Very inspirational!
Thank you for sharing that Chris! I knew that our tidy upper would receive a lot of support and get a lot of suggestions here in the comments! Thank you so much! Here’s wishing you a very Merry Christmas 🎄 🤗
Congratulations on your LLC and trademark! For the viewer who needs help... I agree with Dede 100 percent!! She has excellent tips and ones I use regularly.
What a great variety of questions. My heart goes out to the woman who feels overwhelmed by her clutter. I love what you suggested and I hope that really helps her. I am keeping good thoughts for her as she finds her way. I laughed at your George Glass comment. So funny! And when you were in your workout room, I thought "Oh, she has two treadmills!" It took me a moment to realize that there was a mirror on the wall. Geez! Thank you for answering our questions. I really appreciate it. Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and a joyful New Year!
Thank you Matt! My heart goes out to her as well, but she is feeling hopeful and as long as we have hope, we can climb mountains! Nice to know that we are close enough in age that you would get the George Glass comment!! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch this video, during this busy time of the year! Here’s wishing you a blessed Christmas!
Good Evening, Miss Dede! How nice to do this on a Friday ! Next one, I'm probably sending in a query or two ... lol. 🙂😊 Congratulations on the TM... I've done one before, and its a " big deal " ... 👏🏻👏🏻✨️ Thats cool about your Music that you like .. a lot of my choices " dont go together " either ! I adore Harp and Cello Music. These are some great questions! And such inspiring Answers! 😊🫶🏻✨️ I really liked how you went about addressing the Question in regards to the " Cleaning and De - cluttering " .... it is often difficult to know " where to start ," if one is feeling thst Overwhelm, .. I always used a " msybe box " as well ,for Clients and its useful when doing ones own Home as well. ...that way,it's not " being stuck "on what to do with something right at that time,if one is unsure about it. :) Loved this Video ! P.S. : If I were closer, I'd be in one of your Videos. Lol ! 😊
Hello friend! First of all, let me say, if you were closer, you definitely would be in a video! Lol! Now, regarding the fact that you love Harp and cello, definitely give Sons of Serindip a listen! I think you and I have enough personality similarities that you will absolutely adore their style of music. They are thoughtful, peaceful, and very introspective. Thank you so much for addressing the question regarding our tidy upper that is struggling. I know she will find hope and encouragement here in the comments. I usually try to have a Q&A every 9 to 12 months. I definitely look forward to receiving questions from you in the future. That being said, you are more than welcome to ask questions, and I can add them to a future video, you don’t have to wait until the Q&A comes around again. Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to leave. Such a thoughtful comment! Have a very merry Christmas friend. 🎄
@MyBigTidyUp ...I so appreciate your taking the time to reply,..! I will definitely give a listen to Sons of Serendip... I had not been familiar with them until your mentioning them here. I'm sure itvis something I will enjoy, yes.. due to our personality similarities. :) I have a varied interest in Music, but NO heavy metal stuff,either. Lol. Now, ..big hair Music that you mentioned...yes. lol. Plus, I've seen so many Singers/ Entertainiers in my Life, it runs the gamut from Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme', ..to Country Music, and Classical Music. ..to Bob Seger ..to the Moody Blues. I adore Piano music ( as I used to play the piano) and so I " get " how you have varied tastes in Music. I do know that the Tidy Upper who is struggling will find Hope,Encouragement and Support here on your Channel.... if I can offer anything to help with Encouragement, - even Prayer- let me know. Thank you for Letting me know about the q and A. So I may just send you in a few questions here and there my friend, l o l. 😉🙂 I will definitely re- watch this .. I send to you my Good Thoughts and Prayers that your Christmas is a lovely one, my friend. 🌲🙏🏻✨️
To the person who's overwhelmed, try to start small...like a draw, a shelf or a box. Just get the momentum & it'll be like layers of an onion as you declutter. You can do it! We're rooting for you. 😊 DeDe, congrats on your TM & LLC. Have a wonderful 2024 everyone.
Hi there Mo! Thank you so very much for your encouraging words for our tidy upper. Who is struggling! I know she is seeing your kindness and that will help her stay encouraged! Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment! I sure do appreciate you watching, and always being a support to me! I hope you have a blessed 2024 and I can’t wait to hear from you again! 🎉🎉
Great Q&A session, DeDe! Congrats on your LLC and trademark!! 🎉 You nailed it on the head with what you said about the back room versus the entryway. I didn't know why I like organizing cabinets and drawers (places no one even sees) versus high traffic areas, but you are right. Those places can stay organized longer -makes so much sense! Merry Christmas, friend😊
Hi Eeeek! Thank you so much! Getting the trademark took some time, but I am so happy that I have it! Yes, for me, organizing the less traffic areas gives me such a sense of accomplishment! And that accomplishment usually lasts more than a day, unlike when I do heavy traffic areas that don’t seem to stay clean and tidy very long! Thank you so much for watching. I hope you have the merriest Christmas! 🎄
Wonderful video once again. May everyone have a wonderful Christmas. To whomever needs to hear this...reach out to any and all of us at anytime. We are here for you. We are all in this together. DeDe you have such great tips. Merry Christmas to you and your family and to everyone reading this.
Thank you Lea! I knew in my heart that you would definitely be one of the Tidy Uppers that would offer encouragement. You’re the best. 🫶🏻 Merry Christmas Lea to you and yours. 🎄
Hi DeDe! Yayy! a Q and A! love this! With the sad question you received, wow! I felt that person but I would like to take this opportunity to thank you Dede sincerely from the bottom of my little heart because before I found your channel, my home is slowly getting out of control with clutter, mess and I get so discouraged whenever I look around my home... is just mess. I am so happy to stumble upon your channel and I have been commenting a few times and I still stand by my words when I mentioned your channel content motivated and inspired me, it does. you helped me to carry on tidying my home one room or area at a time and that is what I did, today I am left with only two areas in my home to tackle. One being the biggest area to declutter is my storage room, I promised myself to take a box or two to sort and declutter an hour each weekend. Dede, thank you once again and May I, also, take this opportunity to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your loved ones! I wish you success, happiness and good health and..more subs to come in 2024! lots of love and HUGGGS to you!!
Omgooooodness Bruns898, your comment means the world to me, and made me tear up. 🥹 Thank you so very much. It makes my heart happy, knowing that you find encouragement from me and this channel. It makes what I’m doing feel worthwhile, and I can’t thank you enough for that. Thank you so much for always being here. We are all in this together, and we all have struggles. Reading this lets me know that I’m not alone either. Thank you for taking the time to leave me such a lovely comment and I wish you, and those you love, a very merry Christmas 🎄
Hey Dee Dee, I must have missed these questions. That's okay, they were great questions you answered. Congratulations on your company, that's a blessing!!! Also to the person who is trying to declutter and organize. Don't fret. My home is pretty organized but I do have areas in my home that still need help but I have to do this decluttering with my husband. His schedule is crazy as he is on call and works from home, so it's very hard to get anything scheduled with him to declutter and organize. But it will happen eventually. Like Dee Dee said in this video. Start in a room that is not seen as much. That room is now my guest room. I'll share my story. My husband and I have one child (now a teenager) and though we wanted more children it just wasn't in the cards. However the guest room used to be the room where we'd have the other child. We had kept all of our baby essentials in that room hoping one day we'd have another baby. It didn't happen. I'm okay now but that room always upsetted me because it was filled with things I wouldn't have again. So one by one I started decluttering and before I knew it the room was empty. Then we made it into a guest room though we don't have very many guests to stay over. It's become my husband's man cave where he watches TV, lol. Then once I decluttered that room it became a domino effect and I started doing other rooms in my house. I wished I had been a RUclipsr at that time so I could have recorded the progress but it's okay. I know I have my own successes with decluttering and organizing. You will get there. Just start small, or pick a space without a lot of traffic and you will be amazed with the domino effect it causes!!! I know this was long but I hope it helps you out
Thank you so much for sharing your story Karen! I had no doubt that this community would be encouraging and let our friend know that she is not alone! We all struggle in different ways that’s for sure! Thank you so much for taking the time to write this comment and spread encouragement! I hope you have a blessed Christmas!
Where to begin...your heart is so big!! I love your kindness and genuine character!! Folks, I tell you truly, this lady is the real deal!! She would never steer you wrong. To the viewer with the overload of clutter....we all have skeletons in our closets...some of us more than others. DeDe has some truly wonderful ideas. Take it one moment, one task at a time. DeDe you make me smile each week. Good job answering the questions and we'll see you next week!!
Hi Nancy! Thank you so much for your encouraging comment, not only for me, but our viewer that is struggling! You are right, we all have skeletons in our closets! In this world of instant gratification, it’s easy to want everything done immediately, but we really do have to learn to take it just one day at a time. Thank you so much for watching and here’s wishing you a fabulous 2024!
Hey there Brad! Yep, if you haven’t used it within three months, you probably aren’t going to! Thanks so much for watching and here’s wishing you a very merry Christmas! 🎄
Love🎉🎉d this QandA because it showed all facets of your talent and positivity. I am sure we have all felt overwhelmed at one time or another like your one call for help today, but not everyone is fortunate enough to get expert advice from such a kind person. I pray that person finds someone near to themselves to help out and be encouragement to her as she moves through decluttering little by little.
Hello Joy! 👋🏼 thank you so much for your kind comment! I hope the same thing for our tidy upper! She definitely feels better and feels hopeful that she will gain better control of her home this next year!! Thank you so much for being a part of this channel! I really appreciate you and wish you a happy healthy new year!
Great tips and ideas , fairly new to your channel , if you have a lo of children’s art work that’s piling up take photos of each item so you can look at when you want but you don’t need the paper clutter , you will still have the memories but none of the mess
What a wonderful video, DeDe! As always, I love how sensitive and caring you are. To our fellow Tidy Upper who is struggling, hang in there. Follow DeDe’s advice and you can’t go wrong! We are ALL in this together! DeDe, this was a very fun video and I loved hearing what others are curious about. You always make me smile! Merry Christmas!
Hello Jennifer! Thank you so much for your kind words to our fellow tidy upper! I know she will find encouragement here in the comments! Thank you so much for watching. I know this is a busy time of year for everyone! Thanks for finding time for me! Merry Christmas friend!
I know he has won some awards in country music, but I don’t think of him as pure country, I think of him as a mixture of country and rock. When it comes to pure country, George Strait has my vote every day and twice on Sundays! 🤗🙌🏼
Hello Tidy Uppers! It is time for the Q&A! I am so sorry for the delay in making this! You guys sent in some awesome questions, and I think I’ve answered each and every one of them! In this video I share my answers to some of your personal questions, and you also wanted to know my top decluttering tips, so I’ve shared them as well! Thanks for watching and getting to know me better!
Bravo 👏
Thank you!!
You make me smile every time you say “Stay tidy” 😊 For those that feel overwhelmed, I would suggest watching Mira on Peeling away the clutter. She is very open and honest about her clutter mountains. Very inspirational!
Thank you for sharing that Chris! I knew that our tidy upper would receive a lot of support and get a lot of suggestions here in the comments! Thank you so much! Here’s wishing you a very Merry Christmas 🎄 🤗
Congratulations on your LLC and trademark! For the viewer who needs help... I agree with Dede 100 percent!! She has excellent tips and ones I use regularly.
Thank you so much Kristi! 🥹I truly appreciate you bring here! 🫶🏻
Oh! That's a good point on starting somewhere less trafficked!
Thank you Mary! It has always helped me! Thank you so much for watching! 🤗
What a great variety of questions. My heart goes out to the woman who feels overwhelmed by her clutter. I love what you suggested and I hope that really helps her. I am keeping good thoughts for her as she finds her way. I laughed at your George Glass comment. So funny! And when you were in your workout room, I thought "Oh, she has two treadmills!" It took me a moment to realize that there was a mirror on the wall. Geez! Thank you for answering our questions. I really appreciate it. Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and a joyful New Year!
Thank you Matt! My heart goes out to her as well, but she is feeling hopeful and as long as we have hope, we can climb mountains! Nice to know that we are close enough in age that you would get the George Glass comment!! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch this video, during this busy time of the year! Here’s wishing you a blessed Christmas!
It's nice to get to know you!! Great video!! Merry Christmas 🎄🎁
Thank you Annette! 🤗
Merry Christmas to you too!! 🎄
Good Evening, Miss Dede! How nice to do this on a Friday !
Next one, I'm probably sending in a query or two ... lol. 🙂😊
Congratulations on the TM... I've done one before, and its a " big deal " ... 👏🏻👏🏻✨️
Thats cool about your Music that you like .. a lot of my choices " dont go together " either !
I adore Harp and Cello Music.
These are some great questions!
And such inspiring Answers! 😊🫶🏻✨️
I really liked how you went about addressing the Question in regards to the " Cleaning and De - cluttering " .... it is often difficult to know " where to start ," if one is feeling thst Overwhelm, .. I always used a " msybe box " as well ,for Clients and its useful when doing ones own Home as well. ...that way,it's not " being stuck "on what to do with something right at that time,if one is unsure about it. :)
Loved this Video !
P.S. :
If I were closer, I'd be in one of your Videos. Lol ! 😊
Hello friend! First of all, let me say, if you were closer, you definitely would be in a video! Lol!
Now, regarding the fact that you love Harp and cello, definitely give Sons of Serindip a listen! I think you and I have enough personality similarities that you will absolutely adore their style of music. They are thoughtful, peaceful, and very introspective.
Thank you so much for addressing the question regarding our tidy upper that is struggling. I know she will find hope and encouragement here in the comments.
I usually try to have a Q&A every 9 to 12 months. I definitely look forward to receiving questions from you in the future. That being said, you are more than welcome to ask questions, and I can add them to a future video, you don’t have to wait until the Q&A comes around again. Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to leave. Such a thoughtful comment! Have a very merry Christmas friend. 🎄
@MyBigTidyUp ...I so appreciate your taking the time to reply,..!
I will definitely give a listen to
Sons of Serendip... I had not been familiar with them until your mentioning them here. I'm sure itvis something I will enjoy, yes.. due to our personality similarities.
:) I have a varied interest in Music, but NO heavy metal stuff,either. Lol. Now, ..big hair Music that you mentioned...yes. lol. Plus, I've seen so many Singers/ Entertainiers in my Life, it runs the gamut from Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme', ..to Country Music, and Classical Music. ..to Bob Seger ..to the Moody Blues. I adore Piano music ( as I used to play the piano) and so I " get " how you have varied tastes in Music.
I do know that the Tidy Upper who is struggling will find Hope,Encouragement and Support here on your Channel.... if I can offer anything to help with Encouragement, - even Prayer- let me know.
Thank you for Letting me know about the q and A. So I may just send you in a few questions here and there my friend, l o l. 😉🙂
I will definitely re- watch this ..
I send to you my Good Thoughts and Prayers that your Christmas is a lovely one, my friend. 🌲🙏🏻✨️
Thanks for answering our questions D. Also you gave some good advice❤
You are welcome Kelly! Thank you so much for always being here! I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas! 🎄
Enjoyed learning more about you and hearing some of your tips. Super cute holiday shirt!
Happy Holidays! ❤️💚❤️💚
Thank you Ann! I appreciate you watching during this busy time of year! Merry Christmas to you and yours! 🎄
To the person who's overwhelmed, try to start small...like a draw, a shelf or a box. Just get the momentum & it'll be like layers of an onion as you declutter. You can do it! We're rooting for you. 😊 DeDe, congrats on your TM & LLC. Have a wonderful 2024 everyone.
Hi there Mo!
Thank you so very much for your encouraging words for our tidy upper. Who is struggling! I know she is seeing your kindness and that will help her stay encouraged! Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment! I sure do appreciate you watching, and always being a support to me! I hope you have a blessed 2024 and I can’t wait to hear from you again! 🎉🎉
Great Q&A session, DeDe! Congrats on your LLC and trademark!! 🎉 You nailed it on the head with what you said about the back room versus the entryway. I didn't know why I like organizing cabinets and drawers (places no one even sees) versus high traffic areas, but you are right. Those places can stay organized longer -makes so much sense! Merry Christmas, friend😊
Hi Eeeek! Thank you so much! Getting the trademark took some time, but I am so happy that I have it! Yes, for me, organizing the less traffic areas gives me such a sense of accomplishment! And that accomplishment usually lasts more than a day, unlike when I do heavy traffic areas that don’t seem to stay clean and tidy very long! Thank you so much for watching. I hope you have the merriest Christmas! 🎄
Wonderful video once again. May everyone have a wonderful Christmas. To whomever needs to hear this...reach out to any and all of us at anytime. We are here for you. We are all in this together. DeDe you have such great tips. Merry Christmas to you and your family and to everyone reading this.
Thank you Lea! I knew in my heart that you would definitely be one of the Tidy Uppers that would offer encouragement. You’re the best. 🫶🏻 Merry Christmas Lea to you and yours. 🎄
Thanks for sharing your expertise in home organizing! Ready for a clutter-free journey together! We sent you an email, please take a look.
Thank you, I will
Lord I love you….what a great video…and to the person who is overwhelmed you can do it…😊❤️
Thank you Francine! I know our tidy upper is reading the posts that everyone is leaving and she is getting a lot of encouragement!!!!
Hi DeDe! Yayy! a Q and A! love this! With the sad question you received, wow! I felt that person but I would like to take this opportunity to thank you Dede sincerely from the bottom of my little heart because before I found your channel, my home is slowly getting out of control with clutter, mess and I get so discouraged whenever I look around my home... is just mess. I am so happy to stumble upon your channel and I have been commenting a few times and I still stand by my words when I mentioned your channel content motivated and inspired me, it does. you helped me to carry on tidying my home one room or area at a time and that is what I did, today I am left with only two areas in my home to tackle. One being the biggest area to declutter is my storage room, I promised myself to take a box or two to sort and declutter an hour each weekend. Dede, thank you once again and May I, also, take this opportunity to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your loved ones! I wish you success, happiness and good health and..more subs to come in 2024! lots of love and HUGGGS to you!!
Omgooooodness Bruns898, your comment means the world to me, and made me tear up. 🥹 Thank you so very much. It makes my heart happy, knowing that you find encouragement from me and this channel. It makes what I’m doing feel worthwhile, and I can’t thank you enough for that. Thank you so much for always being here. We are all in this together, and we all have struggles. Reading this lets me know that I’m not alone either.
Thank you for taking the time to leave me such a lovely comment and I wish you, and those you love, a very merry Christmas 🎄
Hey Dee Dee, I must have missed these questions. That's okay, they were great questions you answered. Congratulations on your company, that's a blessing!!!
Also to the person who is trying to declutter and organize. Don't fret. My home is pretty organized but I do have areas in my home that still need help but I have to do this decluttering with my husband. His schedule is crazy as he is on call and works from home, so it's very hard to get anything scheduled with him to declutter and organize. But it will happen eventually. Like Dee Dee said in this video. Start in a room that is not seen as much. That room is now my guest room. I'll share my story. My husband and I have one child (now a teenager) and though we wanted more children it just wasn't in the cards. However the guest room used to be the room where we'd have the other child. We had kept all of our baby essentials in that room hoping one day we'd have another baby. It didn't happen. I'm okay now but that room always upsetted me because it was filled with things I wouldn't have again. So one by one I started decluttering and before I knew it the room was empty. Then we made it into a guest room though we don't have very many guests to stay over. It's become my husband's man cave where he watches TV, lol. Then once I decluttered that room it became a domino effect and I started doing other rooms in my house. I wished I had been a RUclipsr at that time so I could have recorded the progress but it's okay. I know I have my own successes with decluttering and organizing. You will get there. Just start small, or pick a space without a lot of traffic and you will be amazed with the domino effect it causes!!! I know this was long but I hope it helps you out
Thank you so much for sharing your story Karen! I had no doubt that this community would be encouraging and let our friend know that she is not alone! We all struggle in different ways that’s for sure! Thank you so much for taking the time to write this comment and spread encouragement! I hope you have a blessed Christmas!
@@MyBigTidyUp right back at ya friend! Merry Christmas and happy New Year to you also!
Where to begin...your heart is so big!! I love your kindness and genuine character!! Folks, I tell you truly, this lady is the real deal!! She would never steer you wrong. To the viewer with the overload of clutter....we all have skeletons in our closets...some of us more than others. DeDe has some truly wonderful ideas. Take it one moment, one task at a time. DeDe you make me smile each week. Good job answering the questions and we'll see you next week!!
Hi Nancy! Thank you so much for your encouraging comment, not only for me, but our viewer that is struggling! You are right, we all have skeletons in our closets! In this world of instant gratification, it’s easy to want everything done immediately, but we really do have to learn to take it just one day at a time. Thank you so much for watching and here’s wishing you a fabulous 2024!
I love the tips! I use the 3 month rule a lot! If I haven't used it in 3 months, it's outta here! Great Q&A 😌 "Stadium seating" ❤
Hey there Brad! Yep, if you haven’t used it within three months, you probably aren’t going to! Thanks so much for watching and here’s wishing you a very merry Christmas! 🎄
Just found sons of serendip They are amazing thank you for the recommendation xxx
Yay!! I am so glad you like them! They really are something special! 🤍
Love🎉🎉d this QandA because it showed all facets of your talent and positivity. I am sure we have all felt overwhelmed at one time or another like your one call for help today, but not everyone is fortunate enough to get expert advice from such a kind person. I pray that person finds someone near to themselves to help out and be encouragement to her as she moves through decluttering little by little.
Hello Joy! 👋🏼 thank you so much for your kind comment! I hope the same thing for our tidy upper! She definitely feels better and feels hopeful that she will gain better control of her home this next year!! Thank you so much for being a part of this channel! I really appreciate you and wish you a happy healthy new year!
Great tips and ideas , fairly new to your channel , if you have a lo of children’s art work that’s piling up take photos of each item so you can look at when you want but you don’t need the paper clutter , you will still have the memories but none of the mess
Hello Tracy! That is a very good tip! It’s those sentimental items that are the hardest for all of us to get rid of!
What a wonderful video, DeDe! As always, I love how sensitive and caring you are.
To our fellow Tidy Upper who is struggling, hang in there. Follow DeDe’s advice and you can’t go wrong! We are ALL in this together!
DeDe, this was a very fun video and I loved hearing what others are curious about. You always make me smile!
Merry Christmas!
Hello Jennifer! Thank you so much for your kind words to our fellow tidy upper! I know she will find encouragement here in the comments! Thank you so much for watching. I know this is a busy time of year for everyone! Thanks for finding time for me! Merry Christmas friend!
Jelly roll is an embarrassment to country music.
I know he has won some awards in country music, but I don’t think of him as pure country, I think of him as a mixture of country and rock. When it comes to pure country, George Strait has my vote every day and twice on Sundays! 🤗🙌🏼