REVERSE DECLUTTERING our Board Game Shelves!

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  • Опубликовано: 15 янв 2025

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  • @ExtraordinaryMachine333
    @ExtraordinaryMachine333 Год назад +5

    I'm so impressed with your kids relationship to their stuff--no begging to keep what they didn't even want, no decluttering with you to try to "save" things. We didn't have a healthy relationship with stuff growing up, so I was attached to everything and am still learning to separate my emotions from stuff I don't need. It's wonderful that your kids learned that so early

  • @missyholz
    @missyholz Год назад +2

    I’m here from A Leaf Like A Tree spreading the love this February. ❤

  • @samanthabaines3578
    @samanthabaines3578 Год назад +44

    Just a suggestion Erica, if you stand the boxes upright, then your kids will be less likely to pull games off the shelves. Pardon the pun but this was a game changer for me lol

    • @EricaLucasLoves
      @EricaLucasLoves  Год назад +17

      A game changer 😂😂

    • @lynnm2701
      @lynnm2701 Год назад +9

      ‘Took me 40 years to figure this one out 😆! It’s functions so much better for us. I tie nice black ribbons around some boxes to keep them closed.

    • @DesireeDAlessandro
      @DesireeDAlessandro Год назад +3

      @@EricaLucasLoves I was going to make the same suggestion of standing the boxes upright. I bet you can fit all of the games on 1 shelf and have the other shelf empty to put other things away!

    • @ucfhillcollege8296
      @ucfhillcollege8296 Год назад +2

      @@lynnm2701We did rubber bands!

    • @adz5bneweng589
      @adz5bneweng589 Год назад +1

      @@ucfhillcollege8296 yes! I use large size rubber bands too.

  • @bneefreak
    @bneefreak Год назад +1

    I was sent over from Leaf Like on a Tree to spread the ❤ Mercy

  • @gigieyre
    @gigieyre Год назад +8

    One thing you could do with the trash games is - ask your friends if they are needing any of those parts from the games. They may have one of those games and have lost the dice or spinner, etc. They may need to parts you have.

    • @LeaSonnenscheinTrier
      @LeaSonnenscheinTrier Год назад

      Was thinking the same !!

    • @keyisme1356
      @keyisme1356 Год назад

      Or donation centers. Cherry pickers come through my local thrift store and sell the pieces online.

  • @ellengross1027
    @ellengross1027 Год назад +4

    Sharing some love from Shannon's channel 💜 I've been enjoying your videos for more than a year now, but don't always think to take the time to say thank you for making thoughtful, realistic and helpful videos. Reverse decluttering is a great approach - reminds me of "Merlinizing" goals (bc Merlin was said to live from the future backwards). I imagine myself having attained the goal and look backwards to see what must have immediately preceded this moment for me to arrive here, and then what preceded that, etc. until I am back in the present moment. The view is less intimidating if I picture myself at the summit looking back down, vs standing at the bottom looking up.

    • @EricaLucasLoves
      @EricaLucasLoves  Год назад +1

      She is amazing! Thank you for being here with me and with Shannon.

  • @2Cambell
    @2Cambell Год назад +3

    Ranger went in, because he lives there 😄! He's awesome ❤❤❤! Great decisions on what to keep. Be careful with car games that they don't get used for short trips. When my nieces were learning to drive, they didn't recognize where they lived in relation to where things were. It made learning to drive more difficult 😅. They need to see and learn where stuff is within a 30 mile radius. A game of I-spy (or slug-bug) is great for this!

  • @kellylockwood9529
    @kellylockwood9529 Год назад +6

    You should add uno to your rv/camper.

    • @EricaLucasLoves
      @EricaLucasLoves  Год назад +2

      I was thinking that too!

    • @LeaSonnenscheinTrier
      @LeaSonnenscheinTrier Год назад +1

      @@EricaLucasLoves if you do so, I would suggest labeling it as the "camper's UNO". So it doesn't get put in your shelves in the house in a clean out after the tour and you would start decluttering again.

  • @LynnStAubin-od5qe
    @LynnStAubin-od5qe Год назад +1

    Hi Erica. Spreading love in February with Leaf like on a tree. Already have been with you for years. 😍

  • @keyisme1356
    @keyisme1356 Год назад

    My kids are close to your kids ages but they were slow to learn to care for stuff like board games. They're FINALLY mature enough to start playing board games, which was a favorite part of my childhood. My mom wouldn't play with us when I was a child, but I enjoy playing with my kids.
    My kids love "wildcraft" btw. I'm glad you offered it to other homeschoolers. My husband and I just found that we both love "pandemic" too. I also recently got "wingspan", but the directions are so complicated! I will probably end up donating it. I have a local board game store that has a shelf of games you can sit and play while you're there. It's nice to try games before we buy them!
    I organized my games this last week. They didn't have a good home, for years. I finally decluttered enough stuff to have some shelves available and I love its new home.

  • @thelilacmum
    @thelilacmum Год назад +1

    Erica you got a shout out from "Leaf like on a Tree". She has sent her subscribers over to share some love.
    😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍💜

  • @terryruiz7417
    @terryruiz7417 Год назад +3

    I started putting game pieces into zip lock bags years ago. We're also big puzzle people, and 1000piece puzzles do well in quart storage bags, placed in puzzle boxes. This also helps when games and puzzles are donated. It keeps pieces from getting lost, especially if boxes are accidentally dropped, spilled.

  • @dianerajkowski1291
    @dianerajkowski1291 Год назад

    Please watch any/ all stray rubber bands so that the family pet doesn’t get them . Thanx for all your sharing..a breath of fresh air!

  • @rvmomma8687
    @rvmomma8687 Год назад +1

    Love Bomb!! 💜💣
    Love you and Leaf Like on a Tree!

  • @greatauntlizbethg9137
    @greatauntlizbethg9137 Год назад +10

    Look at you decluttering, organising home schooling and vloghing at the same time!

  • @vsgmom
    @vsgmom Год назад +2

    Coming over from Leaf Like on a Tree, thank you for the motivation today 🙌

  • @ulandibrewer6081
    @ulandibrewer6081 Год назад +1

    Sending love from Leaf Like on A Tree. Fun video!

  • @ChristianAnneSmith
    @ChristianAnneSmith Год назад +1

    Sending love from Shanon’s channel!❤️

  • @adz5bneweng589
    @adz5bneweng589 Год назад +2

    Hint: black sharpie extreme will color in the chips of the edges of the black shelf. Easy peasy.

  • @JessThim
    @JessThim Год назад

    I hope you have a lovely February 🥰

  • @sandymyers1182
    @sandymyers1182 Год назад +1

    Hi from Shannon’s channel

  • @jennyksslr
    @jennyksslr Год назад +4

    Oh my goodness! This is awesome!
    Also, when yall said to keep scrabble... I was thinking.... I didn't even see scrabble 😅 here's a fun game; Find the scrabble game. I did! It is in the video 🤣🤣🤣 I Love it so much! 💕

    • @EricaLucasLoves
      @EricaLucasLoves  Год назад

      It's under my daughter's art cabinet. I should have shown that and Monopoly. They both are stored nearby but not on those other shelves.

  • @gaild9003
    @gaild9003 Год назад +2

    Hi Erica! Shannon sent me over here to your channel. The games look great! ❤️

  • @juliemakepeace1875
    @juliemakepeace1875 Год назад +3

    Hi Erica! I came over to share the love from Shannon, at Leaf Like On A Tree.
    I’m in the process of finishing up decluttering every single closet in my house, so this was a great video for me to watch!

  • @mommamoore
    @mommamoore Год назад +3

    oh man, i needed this. my board games/puzzles are taking up a whole coat closet!~~🤭

  • @kourtneyrahn3935
    @kourtneyrahn3935 Год назад

    Wild craft is the best! Keep it!
    Please make a video on game schooling

  • @DipityS
    @DipityS Год назад +1

    I recognise that slow beginning and the moving things back and forth before the flow eventually kicks in and you can get through the task - but there's always that first challenge to understand what the task at hand is. Thank you for sharing! I loved little ones very blunt reply 'No' there's a lad who knows what he wants 😂

  • @kc3503
    @kc3503 Год назад +4

    Hi Erica! Thank you for thinking out loud and stating 3 times, "We don't play Boggle". It clicked for me. It will help me with a second pass through our board games. The remaining games held best intentions, sentimental, gift guilt, and future what-ifs.

    • @EricaLucasLoves
      @EricaLucasLoves  Год назад +3

      I have to repeat things sometimes so I actually listen to myself lol

  • @L3NCHA_MOTA
    @L3NCHA_MOTA Год назад

    Awesome!!!
    Great reminder for us to declutter under our coffee table that keeps spilling out.
    Idk how many uno games we have.and oh Lord.. Jenga blocks everywhere!

  • @CookandcleanwithJulieB
    @CookandcleanwithJulieB Год назад

    Spreading the love!!!❤❤❤

  • @diananore1368
    @diananore1368 Год назад +1

    You are loved from Leaf like on a Tree subscriber

  • @terrilloyd3691
    @terrilloyd3691 Год назад

    The decluttering pile was a good size. Missing pieces means they were used. Kids do outgrow games as they get older and more advanced. I must say I Got a little dizzy with this one, going back and forth from the table to the shelves. 😅❤🎉

  • @tabilittlefield1326
    @tabilittlefield1326 Год назад +4

    Wow! This is such a difficult area for me to declutter! Our family LOVES to play games and we like having lots of options. It is so hard to let games go. Your process is very helpful. Thank you for sharing!

  • @sabrina22471
    @sabrina22471 Год назад

    Great job Erica! I know games are hard for you! You should be proud 🙂

  • @CL-mn1yq
    @CL-mn1yq Год назад +1

    Isn't it amazing how it's like a revolving door of items

  • @carole3680
    @carole3680 Год назад

    😮😊❤ so brave, happy making, love giving!

  • @angelamelum4304
    @angelamelum4304 Год назад +5

    Great video. Both of my suggestions were mentioned. 1) Put games in bags similar to legos 2) store the games vertical. We store ours vertical and it made it way easier to access and store them. Great job on letting go.

  • @LynnsLaunderette
    @LynnsLaunderette Год назад +4

    You did a FANTASTIC job!! Ahh the old game declutter. I myself need to do this. Do I still have a kid at home? Nope, he's been out of the house since he was 20.. he's now 32. Do I still have a lot of his games from his childhood? Umm yeah. I still have his vinatge Cooties game, his Sorry, Monopoly, Scrabble, Battleship, Jenga games and much more. I keep thinking that I will have someone to play against one day.. but hubby and I don't play and grandkids are not happening. My mind says get rid of them, my heart says nooo they are vintage. I even have the original Trivial Pursuit game with the 80's edition. Acccckkk!

    • @hazelmeldrum5860
      @hazelmeldrum5860 Год назад

      Just watched you tuber explain Etsy and that adults are buying childhood memories, take pictures for your memory,sell and treat family to a meal etc .question would he throw it out etc

    • @LynnsLaunderette
      @LynnsLaunderette Год назад

      @@hazelmeldrum5860nope, they are staying here. I’m not drowning in clutter and they are not hurting anyone. Sometimes textile things are worth keeping. I wasn’t asking for help, just saying games were cool.

  • @AMay0687
    @AMay0687 Год назад

    I would love to see a video of one of the homeschooling swaps!

  • @alishawatters8791
    @alishawatters8791 Год назад

    Great job & I’m sure the homeschool family is gone love playing y’all old games

  • @nancystevens8475
    @nancystevens8475 Год назад

    Awesome job! The games look inviting and easy to play/put away now!

  • @lindamusser7370
    @lindamusser7370 Год назад

    I love the focus on what you want to keep. People at your co-op will love getting free games to try.

  • @tanyajohnston8262
    @tanyajohnston8262 Год назад +4

    If people don’t take some, take right away to thrift store. Great job

  • @jennylhenry78
    @jennylhenry78 Год назад +2

    The best thing I did was use a dresser for our games. It obviously has drawers so I don't have to see any of it. I put almost all of our games into zipper baggies. I even use one drawer for our school activities.

  • @greenserene2676
    @greenserene2676 Год назад +2

    17 games decluttered ! I liked this video but won't lie I got a bit of motion sickness from the panning from shelf to table.

    • @EricaLucasLoves
      @EricaLucasLoves  Год назад

      Yes I couldn't find my tripod and I will not film this way again. Sorry about that!

  • @christineshultz7615
    @christineshultz7615 Год назад

    I love seeing all the educational games available that i never knew existed!

  • @angieserdar
    @angieserdar Год назад

    Sharing love from Shannon Leaf ❤

  • @jenricker3254
    @jenricker3254 Год назад

    Game pouches were a game changer for our household!

  • @WiseWomanLola
    @WiseWomanLola Год назад +1

    I remember my old homeschooling days with all the educational games. Now my kids are in their mid thirties. Yeah, time passes and clutter changes.

  • @lorriewittig9066
    @lorriewittig9066 Год назад

    Dang Erika. Just plain cool! Looks great!

  • @KlingonPrincess
    @KlingonPrincess Год назад +3

    Great job! It should be so much easier to manage 💜💛

  • @joyindrelie6715
    @joyindrelie6715 Год назад +4

    Love this video! Your game shelves look great!

  • @amandaabelove9600
    @amandaabelove9600 Год назад

    Spotted your channel on "Leaf Like On A Tree"! Great job!

  • @greatauntlizbethg9137
    @greatauntlizbethg9137 Год назад +2

    I'd see if you can get both baskets of small games on the lower shelves as u said the top shelves were to stay clear

  • @myrahaner942
    @myrahaner942 Год назад +4

    Erica, thank you so much for how down-to-earth you are in sharing. It is so refreshing. I needed this! Our dining room is duo purpose as our homeschool room as well. When you shared your space, I was like, that looks just like our space! It's very relatable. This area is also one of the hardest areas for me to declutter, (It just seems to refill on its own accord). Thank you for the inspiration!

    • @EricaLucasLoves
      @EricaLucasLoves  Год назад +1

      I kept trying to keep it "dining room" and less "school room." It's more school room than dining room during this season of life - and that works for us!

  • @laurbeez
    @laurbeez Год назад

    Decluttering is so much easier when you’re donating items. I love the fact you have a game swap in your community! Nice work!

  • @erinvosbury7993
    @erinvosbury7993 Год назад

    Amazing job. Thanks for the motivation

  • @josephdaly2015
    @josephdaly2015 Год назад +2

    That was amazing how many games you are letting go. If you stood them up, like other’s suggested, you could probably get them all on 2 shelves. Have a great week. Mary, Joes wife 🙇‍♀️👏👍💪💐🐕‍🦺

  • @trixiejoh
    @trixiejoh Год назад +2

    Great inspiration! Why are two games (cases on the left side) living on the floor? I always find it helpful for my cleaning when I have mainly all floors cleared of "things" that can also live in a proper cupboard or on a shelf. Another totally unrelated question to decluttering, I am just curious: What are the reasons that so many US Americans seem to homeschool? Over here in Europe that isn't really a thing, but possible at least where I live (Switzerland). I know of only one family in our small town who does homeschooling.

  • @debbiemclean1090
    @debbiemclean1090 Год назад +5

    It must be an American thing to play so many board games, I really don't think we play as much here in the UK xxxxxxxx

  • @colleennielsen2794
    @colleennielsen2794 Год назад +1

    so satisfying; thank you!

  • @davettepittman525
    @davettepittman525 Год назад

    Ha! I was going to suggest putting the games away on their sides like books but I see others have already suggested that.

  • @maxineoliver7404
    @maxineoliver7404 Год назад

    Great job on decluttering, and I hope you've had a Happy Valentines Day!🤗💕Nite!!😴

  • @MsLibrarianator
    @MsLibrarianator Год назад

    My kids really grew academically through the height of the pandemic and skyrocketed past “kid” or “family games” to “European board games” which meant that our sizeable game collection exploded as we started playing so many more games (they still need variety) and they are such good Christmas and birthday presents: they are experience games.
    We exploded out of container & needed a new one with wood shelves. The process of transferring everything out to the table allowed the kids to see what we had and what they were willing to part with. We weren’t able to move a ton on as I am currently the only one who wants to move the game on…but we have several others that we could do.
    Games!

  • @Ate.0h.Five.Cakery
    @Ate.0h.Five.Cakery Год назад +2

    I’ve found that books, board games and curricula are the most difficult items for me to let go of.

  • @amandaplimmer6153
    @amandaplimmer6153 Год назад +3

    I would keep the uno tin 9container) put the special uno game in. I would prob put th Eames with missing pieces in Tim will tell in case they turn up. I guess I’m a slower
    I like the reverse concept.
    Wouldn’t it be great if they standardised the box sizes

  • @joyous2theworld
    @joyous2theworld Год назад

    I love your classic Uno game. This was one of the first games I ever learned to play.

  • @lesleyhaldane4162
    @lesleyhaldane4162 Год назад

    I love reverse decluttering. Such a positive way to start a project. What do we love and use.

  • @angelamarden9684
    @angelamarden9684 Год назад

    Great job Erica. Love you girl ♥

  • @StarrREVA
    @StarrREVA Год назад

    You have been so inspirational and helpful to me. Thank you.

  • @katarzynakorda3565
    @katarzynakorda3565 Год назад

    You are amazing, Erica!

  • @heathersmeather
    @heathersmeather Год назад

    I appreciate your videos and the time you put into them. 🥰

  • @cathieclove3101
    @cathieclove3101 Год назад

    1:34 erica, would you mind sharing you sandal/sneak brand? they look very comfortable. thank you!

  • @elenaxleganus
    @elenaxleganus Год назад

    “You wanna help me?” “No!” … casually walks away 😅 I love him! ❤️

  • @catharinabra
    @catharinabra Год назад

    Amazing declutter, Erica!

  • @kimpilkey3189
    @kimpilkey3189 Год назад +1

    Just an FYI...that you can get missing pieces for games from either the manufacturer or ebay.....if you like the game well enough to go to the trouble. I did that with an UP Words we had that needed a piece.

  • @shadegarden7375
    @shadegarden7375 Год назад

    But…great decluttering!

  • @VaraVannerSimpleLiving
    @VaraVannerSimpleLiving Год назад +1

    A fun activity you could do is take the games that are missing pieces and use what is left to make your own game. :)

  • @ellielizhavenofbless945
    @ellielizhavenofbless945 Год назад

    That was a satisfying watch!! I love when you go your board games because I get ideas , where do you find these? They look educational and fun!

  • @DTH74
    @DTH74 Год назад

    Have you ever thought to turn your board games on their side (kinda like books)? You’d be able to hold more and it would be easier to take them out.

  • @koc718
    @koc718 Год назад +5

    What about putting the games into the same bags you put your Legos in? Valentine greetings from Legos home land Denmark ❤️

    • @EricaLucasLoves
      @EricaLucasLoves  Год назад +2

      Thanks for the idea!

    • @ikki4021
      @ikki4021 Год назад

      @KOC what do you do with the games when you declutter them afterwards?

    • @koc718
      @koc718 Год назад +1

      I have all my boardgames in ziploc bags and they lie in a drawer. I have cut the gamerules out if on the box, and put them in the ziploc too. I know it may be a problem if I decide to sell, but all those boxes where just to bulky and now they fill only a drawer 😊

  • @JuliaK-H
    @JuliaK-H Год назад +1

    Board games are tough for us too, but books are even worse 😂 Do you have link to those awesome card holders? 😊

  • @Debbiesdilemmas
    @Debbiesdilemmas Год назад

    Those card holders look amazing. I’ve thought of buying some as I’m not able to hold 15 cards in my hand very easily…..especially when my arthritis is bothering me. We play a game called Wizard which I highly recommend. I also need to declutter board games especially as my son is an adult now and we don’t play them nearly as much. Thanks for the reminder.🥰

  • @shellyg202
    @shellyg202 Год назад +3

    Thanks for the video. Just a thought, instead of bringing whatever is leftover at the swap could you do a drop off at the thrift store on the way home?

    • @margaret1336
      @margaret1336 Год назад +1

      It’s not a swap if all you do is take!❤❤

    • @LeaSonnenscheinTrier
      @LeaSonnenscheinTrier Год назад +2

      @@margaret1336 your right. But it's called swap table because at some times everybody brings an item or more, and at an other time takes one item ore more. It doesn't need immediate swapping at the same date. Or with the same person. It's an give and take table, I think "swap table" is a easier word for that.

    • @EricaLucasLoves
      @EricaLucasLoves  Год назад +2

      I was thinking the library or a thrift store! I will try to film that day.

  • @juliekoontz8698
    @juliekoontz8698 Год назад +1

    I love watching your videos! But may I kindly suggest that you set the camera down when you’re going back-and-forth, it’s very difficult to watch when the camera is moving so much, it’s almost like getting seasick.

    • @EricaLucasLoves
      @EricaLucasLoves  Год назад

      Yes - I couldn't find my tripod and will definitely avoid doing this again.

  • @veroniecharest7237
    @veroniecharest7237 Год назад

    Hi ! The card holders really interests me!!! I saw that there is 13,8 inches long and 9,8 inches long. I think that you have the longest ones. Do you find that they are too big or the perfect size for kids ? Thank you! Great job on the decluttering!!! I really like seeing you declutter, it is really inspiring

  • @GoingGreenMom
    @GoingGreenMom Год назад

    My kids love Wildcraft! It might be a little above your youngest's head, but you guys play more games than we did at that stage.

  • @karenohlson5509
    @karenohlson5509 Год назад +1

    My suggestion is to take the games missing pieces to your sharing table. Clearly mark it as missing pieces and others may take the pieces to complete their games.

  • @antoinettebrown9937
    @antoinettebrown9937 Год назад

    A couple suggestions
    The games that are missing pieces might be useful to someone else is missing pieces front he same game
    And those bags that you got for the Legos under your coffee table work real well for games

  • @sarahkoltz8017
    @sarahkoltz8017 Год назад

    I'm sure the games are long gone, since you're great at actually getting stuff out. But you can always post partial games on a Buy Nothing group. Someone may be looking for a piece or two that you have left. Or just for crafts.

  • @maggiel6597
    @maggiel6597 Год назад

    In terms of keeping it simple, how many dog towels do u keep. They are taking up so much space and they are dirty all the time…… suggestions?
    Specially snowy and rainy seasons. Their paws and belly are black when they come back in….. how can u keep dog stuff simple and where do u keep the dog’s toy?

  • @gelukkig1357
    @gelukkig1357 Год назад +5

    The fastes way to learn a game. Watch a youtube video. It takes 5 minuten. Instead of listening to my sister. Amazing

    • @calicocapricorn7624
      @calicocapricorn7624 Год назад +4

      The comment about your sister reminded me of by late brother...he would recite the rules with such authority you would think it was written by God. Then I would go to a friend's house only to be embarrassed to learn that my brother would change the rules to the way he thought the game would be played best! Lol

  • @madamkiwi1094
    @madamkiwi1094 Год назад

    Wondered why you didn’t keep some of the older games in your homeschool cupboard for later when your kids are a bit older

  • @raymondmonaghan4112
    @raymondmonaghan4112 Год назад

    Hi there sweetie pie hope you are well maybe a suggestion maybe pretty baskets for your board games and love from Eugenie your friend xxx 🌹🏡👍💖

  • @SharonG-ip3ll
    @SharonG-ip3ll Год назад

    Would all the games fit on one bookcase? If so you could reuse the other one for another purpose or declutter it as well.

  • @melissabinder7225
    @melissabinder7225 Год назад

    Can you post the link to the gymnastics bar you have in the background? We are looking to get something like that. Thank you!

  • @tabilittlefield1326
    @tabilittlefield1326 Год назад +4

    You DO need 4 Uno games. Combine into one! Then you can play with more people!

  • @LadyoftheValley
    @LadyoftheValley Год назад

    I really wanted to buy wildcraft for my partner for Christmas. But I can only buy it on the Dutch Amazon for 100euro. We ended up not doing Christmas gifts at all, cause we couldn't afford it. Since it not really for sale here, I doubt I'll ever find it secondhand.

  • @mama-at-home
    @mama-at-home Год назад +1

    I was waiting for you to say ‘we only need uno Uno’ and then I immediately started ‘brown and furry, caterpillar in a hurry…’

  • @amykotlarski9250
    @amykotlarski9250 Год назад +5

    Oh boy I wanted to watch but was getting a bit motion sick...I just had to listen to you.

    • @angeladol6140
      @angeladol6140 Год назад

      Me too!

    • @EricaLucasLoves
      @EricaLucasLoves  Год назад

      Sorry! I could not find my tripod. I won't film this way anymore!

    • @EricaLucasLoves
      @EricaLucasLoves  Год назад

      Sorry! I could not find my tripod. I won't film this way anymore!