It's Toxic! Reducing the Overwhelm!

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  • @Oneeyefroggy
    @Oneeyefroggy 4 месяца назад +183

    I don’t normally leave comments, but I’m going through a really tough season right now and I wanted you to know that I appreciate you and the positive content that you put out. I had an especially hard day today, and hanging out with you while you cleaned your kitchen made me feel less a lone. keep being your beautiful self, Becky.

    • @AcreHomestead
      @AcreHomestead  4 месяца назад +58

      Wow thanks for sharing this with me. It's a pleasure to make these videos and I am honored they can help you in any way. Thanks for being here and I pray your days get brighter and brighter - Becky

    • @tamaleenyouknowwhatimean777
      @tamaleenyouknowwhatimean777 4 месяца назад +11

      I am sorry you are going through a tough patch. Hang in there. Sending you hugs and prayer. ❤

    • @MistyRaymond
      @MistyRaymond 4 месяца назад +11

      I agree. Becky videos make hard days a lot better. Sorry you’ve been having some hard days. Thanks for your videos Becky. You really are a breath of fresh air. “Thank you for being you!”

    • @carolewarner101
      @carolewarner101 4 месяца назад +8

      Things can get pretty rough sometimes. I hope your heart feels lighter soon. Sending Loving compassion. Hang in there.

    • @trishcuster3343
      @trishcuster3343 4 месяца назад +3

      Me too! I’ve been watching for years

  • @bessiebrooks7353
    @bessiebrooks7353 4 месяца назад +57

    Wish I had the energy that you do. I’m 71 years old (that’s the first time I said that) but I decided that I want to be like you when I grow up. 😂 ❤

    • @sandrajackson7929
      @sandrajackson7929 4 месяца назад +2

      Me too!

    • @user-pv1jv3ji4f
      @user-pv1jv3ji4f 3 месяца назад +2

      Me 3, I wish I was younger with now a days kitchen appliances, I would be in heaven! Just made 4 king cakes for Mardi Gras💃

  • @tamararobinson2069
    @tamararobinson2069 4 месяца назад +37

    Being a minimalist & great cook don’t go hand-in-hand you need all those lovely flavors😊 That’s what the pantry near the kitchen is for. Lining those walls with all the stuff so you can see them is a perfect place. Cover your window in there to protect the integrity of the herbs & spices.

    • @sandrajackson7929
      @sandrajackson7929 4 месяца назад +6

      Great advice...the upstairs pantry would make great spice storage!

  • @marygray9002
    @marygray9002 4 месяца назад +134

    Becky, you are such a breath of fresh air. I lost my husband Thanksgiving weekend and am busy downsizing so I can move into a small condo. You are my inspiration and everything you do is amazing. Your show gets me through the rough days. Thank you for being there for me!

    • @AcreHomestead
      @AcreHomestead  4 месяца назад +48

      oh I'm so sorry for your loss. I am happy my videos can help in any small way. Thanks for being here, Mary :)

    • @lisag1540
      @lisag1540 4 месяца назад +19

      Mary, my deepest condolences on your loss. May your memories be a blessing that will see you through this difficult time.

    • @Ashiepoomay
      @Ashiepoomay 4 месяца назад +10

      I am sorry for your loss

    • @lindaplank5972
      @lindaplank5972 4 месяца назад +11

      Mary so sorry for your loss. Hold those memories close to your heart and share them with those grand-babies & great grands.

    • @geminifox475
      @geminifox475 4 месяца назад +6

      So sorry for your loss,, glad Becky has helped you get through. 🙏🏻

  • @missdaisymay07
    @missdaisymay07 4 месяца назад +183

    Hey, you have such a creative personality that sometimes getting and being messy just comes with the territory. It’s not a bad thing at all, it’s quite lovely to be so creative, it just means you’ll need to organize a litttle more often than other people . Being a minimalist, I don’t think, is within your personality. And if it’s not within you, it will make you feel like you’re failing more often than not. Keep being you my friend because you’re awesome ❤

    • @marz736
      @marz736 4 месяца назад +7

      Never thought I'd enjoy watching an organizational video, but I quite enjoyed spending time with you. Thanks.❤.

    • @lisapop5219
      @lisapop5219 4 месяца назад +14

      I'm not sure that I have really seen her being all that creative. I also don't think that she can be a minimalist.

    • @marymiller2183
      @marymiller2183 4 месяца назад

      ​@@lisapop5219 you could be encouraging her that she can do it

    • @kathowens1
      @kathowens1 4 месяца назад +5

      @@lisapop5219 you obviously not a true subscriber and watch all her videos she is such an inspiration to many of us

    • @Nesyaishere
      @Nesyaishere 4 месяца назад +2

      I think and i believe she is trying her best to be committed to being a minimalist person, it needs something in you to be minimalist person--trying.

  • @r.alanatrachtenberg5949
    @r.alanatrachtenberg5949 4 месяца назад +103

    On the door of your spice cabinet, you should keep a list of all the spices you have stored in the cabinet, possibly even the amount, so that you can keep track of what you have without having to actually sort through the cabinet. I find this to be a way to deal with the overwhelming amount of spices in a confined space, especially where things tend to get buried behind each other.

    • @rgomoffat
      @rgomoffat 4 месяца назад +6

      We keep list on inside of cabinets of what food, spices, and equipment was moved to where in the house.

    • @patz2917
      @patz2917 4 месяца назад +5

      I do the same. The list is so helpful in tracking the spice inventory.

    • @KayBui-vo4eo
      @KayBui-vo4eo 4 месяца назад +5

      I was going to just the same thing, as that is what I would do if I had them in a cupboard like that.

    • @carolinerimmer1362
      @carolinerimmer1362 4 месяца назад +2

      That’s an awesome idea... instead of making a list - I’m going to make a pouch shelf 🤣

    • @krisirolfe4332
      @krisirolfe4332 4 месяца назад

      And label everything!!

  • @magsstewart5488
    @magsstewart5488 4 месяца назад +30

    Note: Do not bother to put things (like beef gelatin) into smaller containers. Always keep it in the size container that will take a full refill. That way you will both realize when you’re running low and reserve the space to house a full amount of it. Use one container up completely, clean it before refilling.

    • @amywert8088
      @amywert8088 4 месяца назад +1

      Yes! I was thinking of this while watching.

  • @JH-gq4xb
    @JH-gq4xb 4 месяца назад +30

    Becky, I don’t know if you have ever read it but I just finished How To Keep a House While Drowning and it made me think of you and how you approach things. I have struggled with depression and chronic illness the past few years. I went from an active momma who baked her own bread, raised chickens/cows and sheep, gardens and everything to having times I couldn’t even get out of bed. I always loved and appreciated the way that you would speak to yourself while tackling big projects. While I always considered myself a pretty organized and clean person, I was always hard on myself whenever things fell to the wayside, and had never had an example of somebody who handled those things with such grace as you do. The book reminded me so much of of you and how thankful I am to have an example not only through the book but also of you on how to keep a home without being overwhelmed. Thank you!

    • @donnabolt5847
      @donnabolt5847 4 месяца назад +9

      Just want to let you know you are not alone on this world.
      I was also very active strong healthy independent mom of 5 and now I am no longer. I have ms. And it's aggressive.
      Everyday I have to work so incredibly hard and it's not even 1/5th of what I used to do.
      As long as we are doing the best we can, we should be proud of ourselves.
      I try to remind myself if my kidd will remember our cleam home or thst I was on the couch, yes, but I snuggled up to them. The latter is more important to me.
      Keep on keeping on! And give yourself love on those days you can't function. ❤

    • @AcreHomestead
      @AcreHomestead  4 месяца назад +15

      I haven't ever read that book but I will! Thanks for the recommendation and for sharing part of your story with me. I have struggled with anxiety and the struggle can be so real when dealing with mental health. I am honored my video can be an encouragement to you. thanks so much for being here and being a part of this. - Becky

  • @elbertajohnson937
    @elbertajohnson937 4 месяца назад +36

    Switch spices to small jars. Keep fresher. Move larger jars to bulk storage. Extra spices donate to soup kitchen

    • @helgardhossain9038
      @helgardhossain9038 4 месяца назад +2

      Exactly - I use spices which are 5 years old ...
      Dried food, food in salt/pickled foodstuff & food in sugar/honey cannot go off ...

    • @victoriansunset
      @victoriansunset 4 месяца назад +1

      Exactly! I got so upset when I saw her waste all those herbs. All I kept thinking was someone could have used those. 😢

  • @ninachand2075
    @ninachand2075 4 месяца назад +44

    Becky try the vanilla powder added to your ground coffee before you turn the machine on once and see if it tastes good? Was my first thought. Also my mum has dementia and you are the only thing she is willing to watch on tv, so thank you for being YOU as you would say! Helps keep mum calm watching your videos as you are so calm natured and the videos are a pleasure to watch for all of us! ❤❤❤❤

    • @AcreHomestead
      @AcreHomestead  4 месяца назад +7

      oh that is a good idea! Thanks for watching :)

    • @mousemeat1352
      @mousemeat1352 4 месяца назад +1

      I was wondering if you could use the vanilla powder for homemade icecream.

    • @ninachand2075
      @ninachand2075 4 месяца назад +1

      @@mousemeat1352 that's a great idea....I need to get vanilla pods from now on and make my own extract and ice cream!

    • @krisirolfe4332
      @krisirolfe4332 4 месяца назад +1

      We use vanilla powdered in tea here in Germany!🇩🇪

  • @LB-vl3qn
    @LB-vl3qn 4 месяца назад +9

    Those wooden lids on your mason jars looked so pretty on your kitchen shelf. I'll miss seeing them. Also, don't apologize for keeping the things you want to keep, even if it's multiple sets of the same thing. I have dozens of those tiny spatulas; I use them for everything. Minimalism isn't for everyone, despite what YT would have us believe. You need what you need in the quantity you need it. Every kitchen is different. Finally, Dana K White has some great strategies for decluttering that really help with the 'overwhelm' of it all. The kitchen looks great! ~ Lisa

  • @BrookeSimmons
    @BrookeSimmons 4 месяца назад +73

    Who's taking bets on how long it will be before Becky goes through those teeny little jars of onion and garlic powder for the first time? 😄 love a good reorganisation and I love how readily you iteratively improve your working space!

    • @NanasWorld2007
      @NanasWorld2007 4 месяца назад +7

      I was thinking the same thing. She will walk herself to death up and downstairs when she does one of those freezer meal dinner days LOL But I give her an A for effort she is the hardest working stay at home for sure

    • @marilyngriffith2329
      @marilyngriffith2329 4 месяца назад +2

      Ok, my money or recipe is on Valentines day!! You think she'll last that long. 🤔

    • @roxannejohnson6592
      @roxannejohnson6592 4 месяца назад +7

      KEEP THOSE LITTLE JARS! But, I don’t think you’ll like how fast you go through your spices. You willl be refilling those little ones sooooo often, you will kick yourself. But….please save the little jars for something else. You will find a need later. Very costly and I love them.

    • @Taurusfry
      @Taurusfry 4 месяца назад +4

      I could see quickly! Those little ones s are cute but she should leave her quart jars underneath and not downstairs. I thought she went to the bigger quarts for that reason, to not run out! I love you though Becky!!

    • @melissaschloneger9902
      @melissaschloneger9902 4 месяца назад +2

      Your disaster is my usual 😂

  • @judybeckner6559
    @judybeckner6559 4 месяца назад +54

    Take time to make a written inventory of your spices, print it out & tape to the inside of your cupboard door. Update as necessary. This helps me keep up with things. I keep an inventory for my chest freezer too.

    • @lindat913
      @lindat913 4 месяца назад +1

      Dry erase pads would be perfect for this!

    • @kellif01
      @kellif01 4 месяца назад +2

      I came to say the same thing. I have inventory sheets for everything. I now know how many of each thing is in my pantry or freezers. I can also access them more easily to see how low my stock is when I see an item that I use regularly is on sale.

  • @theclutterdiaries
    @theclutterdiaries 4 месяца назад +47

    Hi Becky! A random thought popped into my head the other day, I've been following you since 5K subscribers. I remember the first video I watched, you were chasing your dogs down the street at the old house. 😂 You were trying to get to work and they escaped. I decided then that I really liked you and have stuck around since. I don't comment too often, but I'm always around, lurking and watching. Thank you for working so hard to provide us with such awesome content. I truly, truly enjoy your channel. -Heather

    • @shesatitagain234
      @shesatitagain234 4 месяца назад +4

      That’s the EXACT video I was watching when I first discovered Becky; I just had a flashback when you described it! 😆. We been here a LONG TIME, haven’t we?!

    • @krisirolfe4332
      @krisirolfe4332 4 месяца назад +3

      I now live in Germany, I moved from the area she lives in.. brings back memories!! She is so sweet!

    • @michellesanchez741
      @michellesanchez741 4 месяца назад +4

      I was in the 60K group of followers and I’ve never looked back. @acrehomestead BECKY, You taught me how to grow my first garden and now getting ready for year 3. You have taught me so many things over the past 3 1/2 years it’s really mind blowing when I think about it. My sister always say “ how do you know how to make all of these things? You need to teach me” My reply is Always From My Girl Becky. 😊 She is a fantastic baker so when I made her the Homemade Vanilla it blew her mind. So thank you sweet Becky for taking time out of Your Day to Spend with US 🙏🏼🙌🏽🔪👒🏡🥖🎃🥔🧑🏼‍🌾

    • @bevdreyer2568
      @bevdreyer2568 4 месяца назад +2

      OMG Yes! I remember that one HAHA

    • @theclutterdiaries
      @theclutterdiaries 4 месяца назад +1

      @@shesatitagain234 Yes we have! I'm so proud for her! She's worked very hard on her channel.

  • @bjkandrews4806
    @bjkandrews4806 4 месяца назад +11

    You could also vacuum seal the jars that are going downstairs to stay fresher longer as well.

  • @starlaowens4948
    @starlaowens4948 4 месяца назад +16

    Becky if you have a jar lid attachment for your vacuum sealer you can vacuum seal your extra spices and they will stay fresh.

  • @heatherkennedy9973
    @heatherkennedy9973 4 месяца назад +12

    becky maybe instead of storing all your overflow herbs down stairs you could utilize the wall shelving space in your upstairs pantry-- since they are mainly in jars it would be easier for you to just grab what you ran out of--just a thought🙃

    • @dawncampbell9385
      @dawncampbell9385 4 месяца назад

      My thoughts exactly

    • @christinatm
      @christinatm 4 месяца назад +1

      I was thinking the same. And use the lazy Susan for bowls, strainers, etc. that’s what I do. I would never remember food things in there

    • @christineupchurch3714
      @christineupchurch3714 4 месяца назад +3

      @@christinatm I also find that larger items such as mixing bowls, colanders, and a salad spinner fill up the corner cabinet well and are easier to grab than the smaller items.

  • @pamelavalente3731
    @pamelavalente3731 4 месяца назад +15

    Love the look of the LARGE jars on the shelf around the countertop. My vote is for you to keep them there. 💚😊💚

    • @LinV04
      @LinV04 4 месяца назад +2

      Same, I like them better

    • @tamarabyrd8802
      @tamarabyrd8802 4 месяца назад +2

      I liked them better too.

    • @LinV04
      @LinV04 4 месяца назад +1

      @@tamarabyrd8802 honestly it looked less cluttered that way.

    • @kimcoffee-isaak2921
      @kimcoffee-isaak2921 4 месяца назад +2

      I liked the large jars better too. She’s going to miss them as she sees how often she needs to refill them.

  • @melindawargowsky8176
    @melindawargowsky8176 4 месяца назад +21

    Your white plastic spatula came with your Bosch mixer. It’s actually a very nice one to use with it, since it fits the curves of the bowl.

    • @AcreHomestead
      @AcreHomestead  4 месяца назад +5

      Oh yes you are right! Good thing the bag is still in the back of my car!

  • @choirmom78
    @choirmom78 4 месяца назад +22

    You are so warm and welcoming that I do think of you as a friend. I was watching Hollar Homestead yesterday and saw you at the pig butchering work shop and thought "oh there's my friend Becky." I appreciate all you hints and especially the freezer meals and prepping ideas you share.

    • @margaretmininger9406
      @margaretmininger9406 4 месяца назад +3

      OHMIGOSH! I'm glad I'm not the only one who calls her that, and that I was right when I saw her on their vlog! I always tell my significant other that "my friend Becky" does this or that, etc! She is so inspiring!

  • @marilyngriffith2329
    @marilyngriffith2329 4 месяца назад +7

    I was gifted several hundred "desolving" canning labels. I reuse my lids as most of us do for stuff, but the labels make it so easy.

    • @AnandaAtHome
      @AnandaAtHome 4 месяца назад +3

      I had a giant roll of them and finally got through them last year. Now they’re so expensive.

  • @nannylinda03
    @nannylinda03 4 месяца назад +34

    Hi Becky from the UK. I love how you're perfectly imperfect in as much as you're an incredible cook and you're also completely honest with the failures as well as the successes and that behind the doors of your lovely kitchen, are messy drawers and cupboards just like the rest of us. This is a great video. Thank you 😊

  • @diannerempel8262
    @diannerempel8262 4 месяца назад +14

    That was a good call to streamline your spices! My suggestion would be to add a frosted contact paper to the front of your bottom glass cupboards. Then you could use this for storing your muffin liners, sifter, bag holders etc, without it looking messy from the outside. That was a very productive day!

  • @altawarren7334
    @altawarren7334 4 месяца назад +4

    Becky may I make a suggestion? You have an incredible wall of shelves in your walk in pantry. I would put all the spices that you don’t use often there so you can see what you have. ❤❤❤

  • @carolynturk-hu7je
    @carolynturk-hu7je 4 месяца назад +8

    The smaller loaf pans are nice to keep for making loafs of sweet and regular bread as gifts during the holidays and birthdays, etc.

  • @beadwright
    @beadwright 4 месяца назад +12

    Look at me watching Becky clean and reorganize her kitchen while mine is in desperate need of help. Sigh. So much more fun to watch her do it.

  • @prentzess
    @prentzess 4 месяца назад +11

    I am torn between exhaustion and inspiration watching you! I am a slob compared to most folks, but even more compared to you. Lately, I will give myself a pep talk to get me started on a project: “Be like Becky!”

  • @kewpiefan72
    @kewpiefan72 4 месяца назад +14

    First off, I LOVE your channel! I’m one of your first subs! You totally amaze me with the amount of work you get done! One of the reasons you can be that way is because you’re speedy. Since you’re always in a hurry, or being efficient as you put it, it’s easy to not stick with your organization. Being quicker drives you and enables you to get so much done, wish I was more like you. I’m waaaay too methodical! Every time you organize, you talk about being more of a minimalist with your spices. If I may suggest, since your spinning cabinet messes with your mind, don’t keep your spices and herbs in there! Maybe keep empty storage items in there or small appliances. You found so many spices and herbs in there you thought you were out of, you just don’t get in there and use that space because you don’t like it. So don’t put food in it. Kombucha is the exception, great idea!!! I love you being you! You go, girl!

    • @christimunson6516
      @christimunson6516 4 месяца назад +2

      Oh! Keep your empty canning jars in there.

  • @Nurse_Lucy
    @Nurse_Lucy 4 месяца назад +28

    You should consider getting those dissolvable labels. If your jars and lids stay dry, the labels stay on for a long time, but easily rinse off when you're ready to use it for something else

    • @rcgkreations
      @rcgkreations 4 месяца назад

      I love those dissolveable labels

  • @carmentrevino4704
    @carmentrevino4704 4 месяца назад +3

    Girl, you left this 80 year old woman tired. But I felt so good after we finished cleaning and putting everything in it's place. Lord, have mercy 😂♥️🧓🏼😘

  • @monicakoch5526
    @monicakoch5526 4 месяца назад +5

    Maybe those metal measuring cups could be used in your garden area. I use my old ones for getting potting soil out of the bag and into my flower pots. I have another inside the cat food container. Just have to think outside the box. Thanks for inspiring us to “Be like Becky” and get organized. ❤

  • @_mrs_lovelady
    @_mrs_lovelady 4 месяца назад +6

    I’m watching with my 2 year old and I told him “look it’s Becky!!” And now he keeps saying “hi beppy!!” And I think it’s just the cutest!!!

  • @cynthiafisher9907
    @cynthiafisher9907 4 месяца назад +55

    Hello Becky! You’re one of my favorite people! It’s always a pleasure spending time with you.
    You might want to keep your buttermilk powder in the fridge. I find it can go rancid easily.

    • @firequeen2194
      @firequeen2194 4 месяца назад +1

      Good suggestion! I don’t have any yet (it’s on the list 😉) but I’ll remember 🙏.

    • @melindawargowsky8176
      @melindawargowsky8176 4 месяца назад +1

      My buttermilk powder has been sitting out since I first bought it! Going in the fridge asap, after I check it😮

    • @jennleslie2790
      @jennleslie2790 4 месяца назад +3

      You mean after it's been opened??

    • @djjamison6548
      @djjamison6548 4 месяца назад +2

      Mine went bad cause I left it out. I keep mine now in the fridge.

    • @vickimontgomery5271
      @vickimontgomery5271 4 месяца назад

      ​@@jennleslie2790are the unopened cans ok to be stored in the pantry?

  • @melaniek9845
    @melaniek9845 4 месяца назад +24

    it would be so cute to put out all your spices on the tiny shelf with the others

  • @kittychronister3537
    @kittychronister3537 4 месяца назад +4

    Having things organized is just energizing. It makes being in the kitchen more enjoyable. Things look fantastic

  • @lisag1540
    @lisag1540 4 месяца назад +16

    I beat you to it on this one, Becky! I've been systematically going through my kitchen cleaning out, throwing out, donating and reorganizing. I still have my baking supplies cabinet to do. Decided to wait on it until baking season was over so I could do some restocking as well. Oh, I made the most delicious white chicken lasagna this past weekend! Found the recipe on Natasha's YT site. Happy to share the link if anyone interested!

    • @tammyr2966
      @tammyr2966 4 месяца назад +3

      I would love this recipe!

    • @ruthallen1159
      @ruthallen1159 4 месяца назад +3

      Me too!

    • @AcreHomestead
      @AcreHomestead  4 месяца назад +1

      Oh wow I need to try that! I can google it! :) Thanks so much for the inspiration

    • @lisag1540
      @lisag1540 4 месяца назад

      For some reason the link I posted isn't working. Go to Natasha's Kitchen and look for chicken recipes. It's in there. Let me know if you try it and what you and Josh think. FYI, I'm not a huge spinach fan so I chopped it up pretty small so I wouldn't taste it! 😂😂

    • @lisag1540
      @lisag1540 4 месяца назад +1

      Oh, and I saved time because I can now use the chopped onions and minced garlic I keep in the freezer and the noodles came out great because I put them in cold water after they were cooked. All thanks to you, Becky!

  • @lyndacrossley9548
    @lyndacrossley9548 4 месяца назад +15

    Becky, I love listening to the Minimal Mom. She has a lot of great tips and principles for minimizing and decluttering.

  • @LifewiththeLawhorns
    @LifewiththeLawhorns 4 месяца назад +24

    Hey Becky, you should have turned those vanilla pods into vanilla paste! So yummy and easy to do

  • @CreativeAnneliese
    @CreativeAnneliese 4 месяца назад +12

    With all of the herbs and spices that you have stored, I'm honestly surprised that you don't label anything. I stock and use so many different herbs and spices, and every single one is labeled, whether they are main kitchen spices or backup. This also helps if family or friends are helping in the kitchen and they can find whatever they need 😉

    • @mariapizzaa
      @mariapizzaa 4 месяца назад +1

      She has mentioned before that while labels are helpful, she feels like they make the space look cluttered and it's too distracting for her to look at.

  • @karennicholson6972
    @karennicholson6972 4 месяца назад +4

    This was a nice break from watching the news and watching something positive and productive. You inspire getting life clean and organized!

  • @katescaringcorner6765
    @katescaringcorner6765 4 месяца назад +5

    I love❤that you post so often! You are so so helpful!
    Thank you for being so transparent with what you show us.

  • @nadinecarson3259
    @nadinecarson3259 4 месяца назад +21

    Oh my gosh! I’m working on my kitchen organizational skills too! I’ve been watching your channel & now I’m cleaning/organizing my kitchen as well! Thank you Becky. I’ve learned so much from you! My husband is happier too! 🤣♥️

  • @richardharris1183
    @richardharris1183 4 месяца назад +9

    I would A: stick to your mason jars, they are bigger and you are a cook that goes through your herbs and spices. B: Put all your spices from that bottom corner cabinet lined up and in plain sight in your small walk in pantry and use that little corner cabinet only for like your reusable grocery bags…trash bags…cleaning supplies..because those corner cabinets are always a cluster and things get lost. Less really is more at times because too much you can’t find it to use it anyways. Good luck on your organization!

    • @erinroeing2999
      @erinroeing2999 4 месяца назад

      I was going to say the same thing.

  • @sharancrawford8510
    @sharancrawford8510 4 месяца назад +6

    Great work on all the organizing of your drawers in the kitchen. Josh was a great help fixing the broken drawer. You are a good team.

  • @sharlenedegazon-legay9746
    @sharlenedegazon-legay9746 4 месяца назад +16

    You are such an inspirational and motivated person.I love the realness of you,your expressions, and your reactions to things that happen in real time. You have a lifetime subscriber here!❤❤❤

  • @stefanietasler189
    @stefanietasler189 4 месяца назад +3

    Great Job! It is always a good feeling when spaces work best for you! I am doing this right now in some bedrooms. I had 2 older children move out and getting one ready for our homeschool room. Its tiresome but rewarding when completed!! Thank you for sharing...

  • @JAYNEmM1962
    @JAYNEmM1962 4 месяца назад

    You just inspire us. I clean airbnbs and still love watching organizational videos from u. I am planning a total reset when things slow down. Thank you Becky.

  • @simplyidaho6682
    @simplyidaho6682 4 месяца назад +2

    Becky you’re such an inspiration! I’m currently sitting with several feet of snow outside here in Idaho, so watching one of my favorite people makes my day 😀

  • @patlovato4073
    @patlovato4073 4 месяца назад +4

    Thank uBecky for being real and human. Love watching and learning from u.❤️🙏

  • @natiaamoani7846
    @natiaamoani7846 4 месяца назад +14

    I need this distraction so badly today...yall have no idea. THANKS FOR THE CONSISTENCY ❤

  • @SettleinSpain
    @SettleinSpain 4 месяца назад

    Been following your progress for years but don't often comment. This is the inspiration I needed for this season we are in. I've been feeling so overwhelmed by the stuff around us and need to tackle it so I can get on an get stuff actually done. Thank you

  • @debralawler-nt9si
    @debralawler-nt9si 4 месяца назад +4

    It always feels better when you decorated and organize and can start fresh. Love today's video

  • @carolynlulinski8593
    @carolynlulinski8593 4 месяца назад +3

    Great job Becky🎉 I completely agree with your minimal amount of things in the kitchen. It can be so overwhelming. Then you don’t really know what you have so you buy duplications of the exact thing that you might have two or three of. I just recently did a pantry cabinet clean out and it was a huge undertaking, but boy does it feel good. Great video. Josh to the rescue. He’s a keeper.❤ take care until next time.😊

  • @haou132
    @haou132 4 месяца назад +3

    The same here, enjoying minimalism simplifying home journey with Dawn Cass and other inspiring beautiful ladies !
    It feels sooo much better afterall!!!
    Thank you for showing in actions the procédure !!!
    Blessings over you and your family !!!

  • @thewhirlwindcouple9252
    @thewhirlwindcouple9252 4 месяца назад +2

    Hope you are good and safe with the ice storm ♥️ Keep up the wonderful work!!!

  • @MaggiePhigeland
    @MaggiePhigeland 4 месяца назад

    Hi Beckey thnx for inviting me /us into your kitchen again.I learn so much every time. Blessings for you and your family.

  • @buckonono7996
    @buckonono7996 4 месяца назад +3

    I store all my herbs and spices in smaller jars in racks on the inside of my pantry door. I keep the extra in a cabinet in the long term storage and just refill the smaller jars as I use them up. I arrange everything alphabetically and it makes it so easy to find what I'm looking for. It's like free space!

  • @jilllang4074
    @jilllang4074 4 месяца назад +6

    Oh please keep the mason jars with the wooden lids! They look so cool! I like them so much better than the Fido jars!

  • @Ashiepoomay
    @Ashiepoomay 4 месяца назад +2

    I always look forward to your clean out videos. Thank you for sharing your life with us!

  • @phyllisgabourel7506
    @phyllisgabourel7506 4 месяца назад

    Becky it’s amazing to see how you are so passionate about keeping your kitchen organized. Love this video because it lets you check your kitchen too!

  • @christineeckhold6341
    @christineeckhold6341 4 месяца назад +3

    You'll love the corer for strawberries too. Thanks for another great video... appreciate how much effort it must take to put out lengthy videos every other day. ❤

  • @bridgetbuer150
    @bridgetbuer150 4 месяца назад +5

    Becky I love that little shelf and the jars it so convenient for cooking.

  • @joannamccolvin3194
    @joannamccolvin3194 4 месяца назад +2

    Watching this video gave me the inspiration I need to tackle organising my cupboards and drawers in my kitchen Becky. I'm recovering from Covid at present but first on my to do list is kitchen organisation. Thank you for bringing a ray of sunshine and positivity into our homes and can't wait for your next upload xx ❤

  • @martielewiggins2885
    @martielewiggins2885 4 месяца назад +1

    Hello Becky, I've been watching and enjoying your channel for several years now. I really enjoy and appreciate your homesteading ideas and practices. You surely inspire so many of us with your shopping ideas, cooking preparations & processes, gardening tips and your organization skills. I love watching and sharing your videos with my family and friends. I also caught a few glimpses of you at the Hollar Homestead channel during the hog processing video recently. I was surprised and happy to see you there. I love their channel as well. So please, keep your videos coming. All the best to you and your family.
    Martie W. from Florida...😊

  • @MelSchmidt7
    @MelSchmidt7 4 месяца назад +6

    I love to keep things in mason jars so I can clearly see what's in them, but I HAVE to label them...even if it's just good old masking tape and a black marker. I would definitely make a list of what I had and keep that list handy somewhere so you don't end up buying things you already have, and don't it doesn't go out of date. Cleaning out always feels soooo good!

  • @robynhogle2435
    @robynhogle2435 4 месяца назад +3

    Hi Becky I'm new to your channel. I'm loving it so far. I just reorganized my kitchen and wiped everything down really well. It felt great to get to finally get it done. Thanks for all your helpful tips.

  • @a.phillips6892
    @a.phillips6892 4 месяца назад +1

    I know you feel good about getting all that clean and organized! So inspiring! We had a snow storm here, so I did he bathroom cabinets…now on to the kitchen!

  • @suek4992
    @suek4992 4 месяца назад +1

    I can't wait to spend time with you Becky. I love your encouraging, smiling face. Love your kitchen!

  • @DeAnn_Davies_1227
    @DeAnn_Davies_1227 4 месяца назад +3

    I just threw away a basil plant that I had in my kitchen. It became infested with those pesky fungus gnats.
    I love how you arranged your deep drawers to store baking supplies in your baking area. I also have deep drawers and am definitely going to get new storage containers that fit in my drawers. Thanks for the idea!

  • @nrobinson7951
    @nrobinson7951 4 месяца назад +4

    Hi Becky, everything looks really good. I really liked the mason jars for your spices but i understand why you wanted the smaller jars. Good job on everything. Thanks for sharing

  • @wendyhall8834
    @wendyhall8834 4 месяца назад

    Becky you have inspired me! I have been cleaning out my kitchen drawers and cupboards today! It feels so good after a busy holiday season of making messes in my kitchen and now it's clean!

  • @cindyboytor5262
    @cindyboytor5262 4 месяца назад

    Hi Becky. I have been watching your channel for a few years now. I love all the thing's you do and share with us. I look forward to seeing your videos and even at 67 learning lot's of new thing's. I also watch the Hollar Homestead channel and noticed that you attended there last pig butchering class. I bet you learned a lot. And the food Meg made looked delicious. I don't have a homestead but I love watching and learning a lot about the old ways of preservation, gardening, butchering. Plus just being able to see what can be done with all the different thing's we just throw out because we haven't got a clue how to use or preserve them. Like, what you did with the tomato peels and seeds and turned them into tomato powder to thicken sauces. Brilliant!! You're never to old to learn new thing's. Keep up the good work. I hope you know what a blessing you are to all of us. Take care. Sincerely, Cindy from Kingman, AZ.🌻

  • @NaomiC336
    @NaomiC336 4 месяца назад +4

    I love your videos and the minimal mom. I’m not a minimalist but she gave me courage to donate stuff not being used.

  • @debramccune9801
    @debramccune9801 4 месяца назад +3

    I just organized my kitchen this past weekend.i feel less stressed in there now.
    I also just organized my canning room as well.
    I also just placed a huge order for food and medicinal seeds. You have become such a big influence in my life. Thank you for being you.😊

  • @victoriadavis8142
    @victoriadavis8142 4 месяца назад

    I love how you had to stop and remind yourself to stay focused. I can relate to that so much! Great job and thanks for sharing!

  • @dianedohman1807
    @dianedohman1807 4 месяца назад

    I am overwhelmed and so kudos to you for tackling this .

  • @jeannewarriner8314
    @jeannewarriner8314 4 месяца назад +3

    we have a worming drawer and we love it. its great for when you are having a big meal and you need the first thing done to stay warm till it is time to sit, or you want to have salad first.

  • @doveandolive1153
    @doveandolive1153 4 месяца назад +5

    Great video Becky! So many of us are working towards minimalism and it's different for everyone. We're all in a different season of life and there is no one size fits all. I definitely need to review my spice and herbs cupboard soon too. In the meantime thanks for keeping me company while doing some food prep and dishes ❤ see ya soon

  • @wendycecil7843
    @wendycecil7843 4 месяца назад

    The view outside your kitchen window is so beautiful! Thank you for sharing it with us.

  • @schroeder314
    @schroeder314 4 месяца назад +1

    I really enjoy watching your videos. Often it motivates me to accomplish my organize or cook or preserve or garden goals! I watch on the side while I work sometimes if I have menial tasks to accomplish. And I watch while I eat or chill. Thank you for sharing the good and bad of keeping a house a home!

  • @JanuaryLisa
    @JanuaryLisa 4 месяца назад +3

    Becky, you are an absolute PRO at getting yourself back on track. Good for you! It's so hard for me, my monkey-mind goes 50 steps ahead of where I truly am, making almost every task seem harder than it is. Stopping yourself and reminding yourself to FOCUS is simple, but brilliant. 👏🏼 🙌🏼 👏🏼

  • @Sharon-Me
    @Sharon-Me 4 месяца назад +5

    Becky, you have inspired me to start my Spring cleaning now, why wait, I can get it all done while we are snowed in!!!

  • @ginnamagda5810
    @ginnamagda5810 4 месяца назад +2

    Minimalism has been my theory for the past 8 years and every year I find more. It is a much more efficient economical and mind settling approach to a busy life. Keep up the great thoughts amazing cooking and blessed friendships. You are such a pleasure to watch and share time with Becky. Wish you and your sweet lil family the best always

  • @KateEASN
    @KateEASN 4 месяца назад +2

    This is such a great organization/cleaning video! It made ME feel less stressed 😂 I love your kitchen...your baking drawers are fabulous!

  • @bcfriardoyle7697
    @bcfriardoyle7697 4 месяца назад +3

    Becky, you were so right about shredded cheese! “Cooking with Pam” posted that powdered cellulose is wood chips and Natamyacin is a prescription eye drug! Stay away from pre-shredded cheeses everyone! Be safe! String, slices and blocks are fine.

  • @angelacollins1343
    @angelacollins1343 4 месяца назад +5

    Hi Becky, I’ve been thinking about how fun it’s been to watch your growth as a cook, a vlogger and recipe developer. I’ve been following you for about two years. One improvement on your channel is related to your new home, the light in your kitchen is really lovely and the videos look great. You also have so much space, which you are able to organize very well. But I see your development as a cook where you seem to be able to pivot if you don’t have an ingredient or if something doesn’t go according to plan. I also enjoy all the new recipes you try! You have always been skilled and inspiring. The channel is terrific, thank you!

    • @LB-vl3qn
      @LB-vl3qn 4 месяца назад +2

      Agreed. Well said. ~ Lisa

  • @marikajohn6522
    @marikajohn6522 4 месяца назад +2

    Love it when I see you sorting ,it makes me move. I also love it when all even unseen things are sorted. Yes we all hold to much so charity shop will have a big drop off. 😊😊

  • @celinesrivera1369
    @celinesrivera1369 4 месяца назад

    Keep being you my friend. Everytime I hear this it soothes my soul. Thanks for helping me out with organization and cleaning up my Apt.

  • @hedwigheavenly95
    @hedwigheavenly95 4 месяца назад +3

    Becky - the drawer under the oven is eventualy not a foodwarmer I think it is a dishwarmer for plates to warm up before you put on the food ( used on party or big dinners)🥰❤ greetings from germany

  • @windybranchesfarm1165
    @windybranchesfarm1165 4 месяца назад +2

    The Lysol cleaner you used on the small cabinet by the stove is my favorite cleaner for the kitchen. Smells so good!

  • @leawilsons2010
    @leawilsons2010 4 месяца назад +2

    Amazing job Becky! I bet it also helps you stay on track as you are narrating for us each step.😊

  • @marieholzwasser9224
    @marieholzwasser9224 4 месяца назад

    What a great job Becky!! It's soooo good to declutter and re-organize. These are the best VLOGS!! And they're so motivating. Thanks for sharing.

  • @bernadineh7107
    @bernadineh7107 4 месяца назад +6

    rather that the continuous cycle of "decluttering" which clearly is not working 100% (this is not the first or last decluttering you'll do) perhaps you need to focus your efforts on the actions in the moment... thinking of your work flow & putting items away where they should be

  • @andreamorrison8419
    @andreamorrison8419 4 месяца назад +3

    Hi Becky, I love the new streamlined cupboards and drawers. Looks very nice.

  • @redcapsue
    @redcapsue 4 месяца назад +1

    I want you to know how much I respect you and your talents. It has been a great relief to me to know that not everything in your house is spotless and perfect. It makes me feel like there is hope for me. I'm very glad you shared this with us. You do not know how important it is to motivate some of us.

  • @Fria319
    @Fria319 4 месяца назад +2

    Hi, love your videos! I've recently just reorganized my kitchen as well. I'd suggest getting some shelf risers so you can condense the amount of space your plates/cups take up and you can use some of that shelving for the larger mason jars of spices. I think they look so nice in your mason jars - it would be great to display all of them! I also recommend what someone else said - use that lazy susan cabinet for things you don't really need all the time because it's not a space you remember to look in often! I have very tall cabinets, and I'm only 5' lol - the top of my cabinets are for things I only reach for once in a while, but not necessary for everyday cooking! I also recommend putting all your baking items into containers that can be labeled. I find that labeling everything helps me see and remember what I have. Also, if you label the tops, you'll be able to see them as soon as you open the drawers on your island (or in the lazy susan cabinet)! I also have the issue of if I don't see it, I don't remember I have it. I've definitely bought items thinking I didn't have them in my kitchen lol. Labeling and having everything be visually accessible has helped me a lot!

  • @aliceagoddard7219
    @aliceagoddard7219 4 месяца назад +3

    Becky your awesome. You teach us so much. I also get busy and organization is the last thing on my mind and then do major clean outs. Never thought about using the shop vac!!!! Thanks for sharing.

  • @okier7368
    @okier7368 4 месяца назад +4

    Hi Becky! The tomato corers are the best tool to de-seed an devein jalapeño halves for pepper poppers. I use mine to core strawberries as well.

  • @articowl2
    @articowl2 4 месяца назад +1

    I just moved and am having fun organizing my new to me kitchen. If I use it, I keep it and if I don’t use it or have duplicates, then they are donated. It feels so good to be getting organized. My brain is more restful. Glad you’re doing the same. Happy for you.

  • @geelizz
    @geelizz 4 месяца назад +1

    So happy to see the process for getting your spices all reset! I remember seeing the change in the last video and couldn't wait to see what you did! Also you made me think, I have inventory of my work stuff in three places due to the shutdowns in 2020 and still doing so much from home. I really need to streamline that better! Sadly I can't think about taking the time to do it until summer but thank you for the flood of ideas!!!!