How I Stay Minimalist | Why I Let THINGS Go
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- Опубликовано: 10 фев 2025
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I made “lazy baby food”. If I had made chicken noodle soup I would put it in the cooked carrots in the chopper or I had this bowl I would mash them in. It was very low lift.
Thanks for sharing that you don’t have to take a whole day to declutter. Little by little makes a Big difference.
That Costco wreath is lovely. You can’t even make one for that cheap!
I like the idea of the "lazy baby food" that is my style too. That wreath is a really good deal for how huge it is and I agree sometimes making things can be more expensive than buying them already done. =)
The first thing I noticed was your beautiful hair! You always look nice!
I love the monthly declutter that’s such a great idea! I went downstairs to our second family room to get rid of stuff and felt so overwhelmed! I ended up not doing anything in there! If one of my daughters lived close to me either one would help me get rid of stuff I don’t need anymore just like you help your mom.
Well I watched this show now I think I can go down and work for 30 minutes. Maybe 30 minutes everyday will add up and I’ll have one room all decluttered and minimized! 😅 thanks for your great shows Shannon!
Happy Thanksgiving too!
Yes 30 minutes at a time will make a huge difference! I actually prefer decluttering a little at a time because then it isn't overwhelming, but over time you will see the benefits.
Yes, setting a timer for whatever time you choose really does work very well! I declutter on my own too -- you can do it!
It makes sense to always be decluttering as you go. I feel the journey of decluttering is always evolving. We have some many things coming into our homes but only trash & recycling going out on a regular basis. I love how mindful you are about what you purchase for your family for Christmas⛄
I agree! I never declutter on a regular basis so this is very inspirational to me . I’m realizing how necessary it is to get into that decluttering mind set!
Another great video, Shannon. And yes, your hair looks lovely and you look rested and content. Amazing with 3 little ones! Give yourself a pamper gift. You deserve it. ❤
Thank you so much!! This was a good day lol, I do not usually look like this haha. I hope you have a nice Thanksgiving.
I just took my monthly box of donations to Salvation Army on Saturday, then I took my teen daughter shopping there. She got 1 skirt, 6 pair of dress pants and 3 blouses, all for $30-nice brands like Calvin Klein, Worthington, Dockers, Talbott, Dana Buchman. I like to get practical gifts too! Your hair looks gorgeous!!
Thank you Michele! Wow you found some great deals at the Salvation Army. I hope you have a nice Thanksgiving.
I once bought my favorite pair of 100% cotton jeans at the Salvation Army for $3.99.
Jeans are not 100% cotton anymore 😢.
I just took a bunch of things to donate 2 weeks ago.
Have started another trash bag today lol
So far I have clothes in there my boys don’t want and our Christmas tree skirt from last year. I’m sure there is more I can put in there
Thanks for another inspiring video. I have a similar wreath from Costo. At the end of the season remember to take the batteries out!!!
Great idea!!
You'd be surprised what people really enjoy picking up from the goodwill. A worn down heel is not an issue and they would love it.
I bought that wreath at Costco last year at Christmas and love it. I left it up above my mantle all year sans the lights after Christmas. It’s beautiful and goes with my decor which is a mountain theme since I live in the mountains of eastern Washington State. ❤
I love the idea of having it up all through winter because like you said only the lights make it look more "holiday". I hope you have a nice Thanksgiving. =)
Your hair looks so pretty! 💁🏼♀️ 💕 I love these videos. It helps remind me to declutter as I go so I’m not spending hours purging with so much to do. Thank you for the continued inspiration!!!!
Yay! Thank you! A little decluttering here and there goes a long way.
This was excellent. Enjoy using your new items & well done with the decluttering. Btw your hair looks lovely & new jumper is really nice on you. Loved the wreath. Looking forward to seeing how you decorate this year 🎄🌲🤶🏼🧑🏼🎄❤
Thank you Sharon! I will be decorating soon =) I hope you have a nice week.
I have that same wreath from Costco. I love it. We’ve used it on our front door for 3 years and the lights still work great!!
That is awesome!
We have paired down all our Xmas decor over the years. Our children are grown so we don’t go over board with nic nacs or decorations but we did buy a “pop up” Xmas tree…😂 it has the lights and baubles already attached. It’s super easy to put up and it folds back down to pack away.
Your hair looks especially lovely! We've had the same wreath (very much like yours) for over 25 years now, and it honestly looks as good as new every year :) And the same goes for our Christmas tree and ornaments, we are so happy to see them again every Christmas! They are still in great condition and filled with wonderful memories. It's kind of a French tradition and we are French. So I rarely buy any new Christmas decoration, as we have everything we love! I just tweak the decorative arrangement now and then and it never gets boring. Also I add a few things found in nature, which do not need to be stored afterwards. My parents and grandparents did the same thing, and so do my children now :) and some of the ornaments are passed down from one generation to the next :)
I love hearing this! I feel the same way about Christmas decor and the season. =)
Good morning from a snowy canadian day! It's a great time to declutter old stuff. I had a big pile of clothes I wanted to mend and over the weekend I realistically looked at the clothes...I knew in my heart I wasn't going to mend them or wear them so I turned them into rags! I also had a bunch of small ceramic squares because in my dreams LOL I wanted to make trays...I should point out I had these tiles for over 10 years! Never mind the trays I donated all the tiles! Take care and blessings to you and your family❄🌟💙⛄🌟🎄🌟❄
Wow good job on all the decluttering! I hope you have a nice week =)
Hi Shannon! Second to comment. I love that whenever I see a new video from you pop up. Always following along and getting inspired. Thank you!
Yay! Thank you!
First time to comment, I think? Thank you for your videos, very helpful and so down to earth. I have three sons as well; however, they are all grown up now. I am much more on the minimal journey, slowly been decluttering for 2 years; got rid of over half my Christmas. (Even my tree) I just do candles, angels, nativities, stars and I have an Amaryllis plant, waiting to bloom.
Hi! So happy to hear from you. I love Amaryllis too they are so pretty. I hope you have a nice Thanksgiving.
Thankyou
Hi Shannon i just so absolutely love your channel so very very much i love you.
Thank you so much!
Why Your welcome Shannon xxx.
I love you Shannon
I love the wreath!
The only problem with consumables in a tin is that the tin will add to individuals clutter. At least a cardboard box can be quickly recycled. Some will cling to the tin.
Well you can't always win LOL
@@shannontorrens1 We try our best. 😉
Hi there sweetie pie hope you are well great ideas can't wait to see your Christmas decorations love from Eugenie your friend xxx 🎄💤🤶🎅🍃
Thank you Eugenie! I hope you are doing well. =)
Great video as always. You look prettier as you age. Motherhood agrees with you 💕. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
Thank you so much! I hope you have a great Thanksgiving=)
Your hair looks fantastic today x
Oh thank you!
I didn't write down the things that went out of the house this month, but it was as you said...a good amount considering if they had stayed. Some things that come to mind off the top of my head are pj bottoms, a coffee mug, a coat, some pillow covers, 2 plastic pedal straps from my exercise bike (not sure why a person needs to have their feet locked in, lol they were so annoying) and from my husband, a pair of swim trunks. I had to laugh at the part about Grant's shorts that he said he would be willing to declutter because they fell off of him.. laughing because my husband will keep things like that as well and when I ask him why would they still be in his drawer such as the swim trunks when we never even go swimming... and usually his thought is, they were just there in the drawer, why did it matter?? haha
I think it's a process on this journey we are on now. We open doors and drawers and we see things and we make sure everything in there is being used... it's just like an auto mindset. But, I noticed that other people who aren't on this journey don't even give it a second thought and will look past the same pair of shorts or socks for months or even years and not think a thing about it as long as the drawer is fairly neat haha 🚶♂️ Go us!! Our homes are getting better day by day with the continual mindset of letting things go that are unused. I once heard something said that when we keep things that aren't being used we're actually not being conservative, we are being wasteful because someone else might be able to use or enjoy them, so true!
Have a beautiful Monday from cold Southwest Missouri. It's been less than 20° upon awakening lately, but it's at least warming up into the 40s by midday! We are already missing the 70 daily temperatures but it is refreshing when the air is cool.
I think it was a wise choice about your wreath. We have gotten a live tree all the years of my life but this year wow I'm dreading spending the money on that. I think it will be either get a tiny four to five foot tree or sacrifice and get a spruce instead of a fir. Pines are cheaper but I'm allergic to those so there's that to think of.
Hi Julia, wow it is getting cold where you are! For us 40 is cold lol. I can relate to what you said about opening the drawer and just looking past all the things we don't use or like. I did that for years and that is why it was so shocking for me when I first heard about decluttering and minimalism. It was as if someone told me "look at everything and see if you need it". I had never heard that before. It is definitely a journey! I hope you have a great week =)
My real wreath came from Trader Joe's for $11.99! It's absolutely gorgeous.
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Goodwill takes ripped or stained clean clothes-they sell them to companies that make rugs. Great job.
Oh wow I didn't know that. Everyone always comments to me that I shouldn't give anything to goodwill LOL. This is good to know, thank you!
Hello! My test for donation is whether the item can be mended and is worth mending. A new heel for your sandals wouldn’t be very expensive or hard to do, so if they are leather/good condition otherwise, I would still donate! Others may disagree - but good leather shoes often last through multiple repairs/resoles.
That's a great idea!
Yes I always get my shoes heeled, I’ve shoes I’ve had for 30 - 40 years. I keep them in their boxes and find a box if they don’t come with one and it’s,eels them tidy in the bottom of my wardrobe. If I find they they hurt my feet I usually donate or if we’ll worn recycle.
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My kids never liked baby food I made either - the texture just was never right for them :)
Exactly! I think what I made was too thick, and knowing that this is a pretty quick stage I thought my time is better spent doing other things LOL.
As seniors, I have declutter a lot of things for the last 2 years. My challenge is not to buy any more stuff. I have sold so many handbags (34)😮 since lockdown. Even 2 pieces of jewelry.
Please everyone, stop buying PLASTIC, synthetic products.
That is great you were able to sell some things. I hope you have a nice Thanksgiving.
Oh Christmas decorating, well I quit doing it years ago, no more kids in the house so we don't need a tree, it is a god send not to store all those containers, if I ever to chocse to decorate again I will buy them and donate after the Holidays
Hi Dani, I think decorating definitely changes with different stages in our lives. When we lived in NZ we didn't decorate at all because it was summer and we were never at home. That is actually a great idea to just get things if or when you might want them and donate them when you are done.
My wife wants to know if you have any advice on decluttering kids bedsheets that they really like the boys are 5 and 4 they have a pump bed we are moving soon my wife doesn't want to take all their sheets and blankets but the kids love them they're all cartoon sheetsMy wife wants to know if you have any advice on decluttering kids bedsheets that they really like the boys are 5 and 4 they have a bunk bed we are moving soon my wife doesn't want to take all their sheets and blankets but the kids love them they're all cartoon sheets
Hi Joe, it is so hard to declutter things they love. Maybe you can tell them that there is only so much space in the new home and we can't take them all so pick your favorite set? Just an idea.
Babies and textures. 😂
How convenient that he didn't like your home made versions. 🤭
It's amazing how developmentally what they love one month they detest the next and vice versa. They know how to keep a mom on her toes.
Yes it's so true with babies and kids, always changing!