Love that you point out that it’s okay to throw things in the trash after you try your best with the other options. Sometimes I give myself a hard time when I make trash.
I agree! Beating yourself up over every piece of trash is not productive or healthy. Some things just can't or shouldn't be reused, such as needles and syringes.
I remember moving household goods with the military and getting yelled at by the packers for having some stuff packed! Memories. When we moved six years ago I did a huge declutter like you did. I couldn't believe how much stuff we had we didn't need. But the one thing I wasn't expecting was that when we were unpacking at the new house I did another declutter because I found more stuff that I had packed but found that I didn't need. It was a great feeling to be out from under so much stuff.
yeah they don't mind if it's not breakable but I left all the fragile stuff to them. even now thinking about unpacking these boxes I probably don't even need half the stuff I kept! it's going to be declutter part two this fall haha
there is more to come! I honestly loveee these long term videos (like composting a pela case or my compost update) as they are like little time capsules :)
Best of luck on your move! I'm not military but I have moved 40 times in my life. Many of those moves were 4000 or 5000 km (across Canada). Over the years I have learned to really pair down to absolute basics. I get rid of anything I can't take in my car with me....
I love these type of videos...especially now because I'm moving too (much smaller scale - one state over not international, ha). I'm glad you're real about trash happening. Can't wait for part 2! And Las Vegas! I love the desert and used to live in Boulder City. I look forward to seeing some familiar sights in videos. 😄
thank you!! i adoreeee the desert so i'm glad to be back :) you'll wanna follow our travel channel for our adventures (it's linked in the video description). but def stay tuned cause I have an eco moving tips video coming soon!
LOVE your process for decluttering to prepare for a move! I wish I had done this before moving last time. I tried but didn't start soon enough. Mostly because we didn't think our home would sell so quickly. Cannot wait for part 2!
Yes, our home sold within 72 hours of listing, which at the time was unheard of and meant moving had to happen fast. Luckily, the next time we move will be from our shop apartment into our forever home that we are planning to build once all the economy stabilizes a bit. After that, I’m fine with never moving again 😂
Good on you starting the process early! We moved a year ago and even though I knew we would three months prior I only started packing in the last couple weeks… Ended up giving away lots of stuff that could have been sold with a bit more time and also recycling a lot of stuff that could have found a new home ☹️
i get really bad anxiety so I knew I had to start early for my own mental health! also to try to minimize what I sent to landfill but you gotta do what you gotta do sometimes. you live and you learn :)
@@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist yeah, I am still upset about all the stuff that could have found a better use 😅😭 I learned my lesson, next time I'll start early and will not give up on things
Wow it must have been stressful to declutter and pack all of this but that's awesome that you started early! I love that you said that it's important to not put too much pressure on ourselves if we produce trash because we are humans and as long as we're doing our best, everything is fine.
it really is insane cause we moved in with basically nothing as this was our first home! I'll be unpacking it all in a video this fall so stay tuned :)
We don't pay since the military moves it and honestly, why pay for it in my health. Throwing away electronics is so bad for the planet and our health. That is more important to me!
@@tasneembashir2733 i doubt that. Recycling is always better than landfill. Plus, it was with all our other stuff and weighed only a few ounces AND went on a boat
My first time watching your video and I was shocked at the huge size of your American looking kitchen! I'm used to seeing Americans in regular Korean apartment s!
it depends on which country. coming back to the states there is no quarantine for pets but going to Japan for example, the pets do have to quarantine. now if you are referencing quarantine for c o v i d then it also depends haha. my base here said I don't have to quarantine since i'm vaxxed but my friend who is vaxxed went to another base and did have to quarantine. rules are all over the place
what do you mean? what are you referring to? not everything can be recycled curbside, check out these videos for more: ruclips.net/video/iaV5B14pUlk/видео.html ruclips.net/video/1xCZoP-OdiI/видео.html
yt algorithm led me here probably cause i love watching decluttering videos. Nice job! Anyway, the one dislike on this video is from Mochi mad at u for calling her out on using the corkboard as a scratching post lol
aww thanks for joining! I hope that's a joke haha just cause that does negatively affect the algorithm ;) but no worries! it just might not show you my declutters in the future
i dont know how i found your video. I search minimalism videos a lot, but sometimes when i hop on yt, it just randomly throws minimal ism vids in my feed page.
@@Schnickledooger that's the algorithm! But what I'm saying is if you want to keep watching my videos the thumbs down will tell youtube you don't want to see my content :(
@@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist I promise on your cat I didnt dislike the video. I always look to see if anyone disliked it. It had a dislike which I thought was bizarre. And then my mind just thought that up and I shared it. Like who would dislike your video? What is there to dislike?
wow...that is a bit rude. people have to buy what they can. you don't truly know what a persons life holds. I've been hoarding these for YEARS trying to recycle them. as i explained in the situation in the video, I'm going to recycle through terracycle now that I have access to it. I didn't have access before. Please be kind, my channel is meant to be a safe space :)
Have you considered becoming a minimalist? I know you’ll be moving again in a couple years and that would make life a lot easier. There are lots of RUclipsrs who do minimalism.
i already am :) check out other stuff on my channel. Please keep in mind this is ALL. MY. STUFF!! Like every piece of furniture and thing I use to cook and eat. This isn't just knickknacks and clutter but things I love :)
@@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist please accept my apologies for what I’m sure sounded like an insult. I cannot define minimalism for anyone and didn’t mean to do that for you. Again, I’m sorry for my thoughtless comment.
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Don't forget to come back next week for part 2!! And stay tuned, this fall I will be unpacking everything :)
Love that you point out that it’s okay to throw things in the trash after you try your best with the other options. Sometimes I give myself a hard time when I make trash.
I do too so I have to remind myself of that as well. It sure is important to remember :)
I agree! Beating yourself up over every piece of trash is not productive or healthy. Some things just can't or shouldn't be reused, such as needles and syringes.
@@laneatkinson6441 for sure!! such a great point :)
So cute when you opened the closet to reveal the kitty!
she's always hiding haha
I remember moving household goods with the military and getting yelled at by the packers for having some stuff packed! Memories. When we moved six years ago I did a huge declutter like you did. I couldn't believe how much stuff we had we didn't need. But the one thing I wasn't expecting was that when we were unpacking at the new house I did another declutter because I found more stuff that I had packed but found that I didn't need. It was a great feeling to be out from under so much stuff.
yeah they don't mind if it's not breakable but I left all the fragile stuff to them. even now thinking about unpacking these boxes I probably don't even need half the stuff I kept! it's going to be declutter part two this fall haha
I don't know how many times I've watched this video, Emma. I could watch your decluttering videos for hours⏳
aww tahnks!
I truly appreciate how long it took to make this video!
Wooo part twooo let's go!
there is more to come! I honestly loveee these long term videos (like composting a pela case or my compost update) as they are like little time capsules :)
Best of luck on your move!
I'm not military but I have moved 40 times in my life. Many of those moves were 4000 or 5000 km (across Canada). Over the years I have learned to really pair down to absolute basics. I get rid of anything I can't take in my car with me....
thank you so much! yeah it's tricky but you learn for sure :)
I love these type of videos...especially now because I'm moving too (much smaller scale - one state over not international, ha). I'm glad you're real about trash happening. Can't wait for part 2! And Las Vegas! I love the desert and used to live in Boulder City. I look forward to seeing some familiar sights in videos. 😄
thank you!! i adoreeee the desert so i'm glad to be back :) you'll wanna follow our travel channel for our adventures (it's linked in the video description). but def stay tuned cause I have an eco moving tips video coming soon!
LOVE your process for decluttering to prepare for a move! I wish I had done this before moving last time. I tried but didn't start soon enough. Mostly because we didn't think our home would sell so quickly. Cannot wait for part 2!
thank you! it's crazy how fast homes can go sometimes!
Yes, our home sold within 72 hours of listing, which at the time was unheard of and meant moving had to happen fast. Luckily, the next time we move will be from our shop apartment into our forever home that we are planning to build once all the economy stabilizes a bit. After that, I’m fine with never moving again 😂
@@erintannehill wow!! that is amazing :) but also same it's such a pain honestly haha
Hi!! 👋. Fellow Military Spouse!! We just PCSed a few month ago. I know your journey so well and I wish you nothing but an easy and smooth move.
oh i'm not a military spouse :)
It's so hard tho, right! Thank you :)
Good on you starting the process early! We moved a year ago and even though I knew we would three months prior I only started packing in the last couple weeks… Ended up giving away lots of stuff that could have been sold with a bit more time and also recycling a lot of stuff that could have found a new home ☹️
i get really bad anxiety so I knew I had to start early for my own mental health! also to try to minimize what I sent to landfill but you gotta do what you gotta do sometimes. you live and you learn :)
@@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist yeah, I am still upset about all the stuff that could have found a better use 😅😭 I learned my lesson, next time I'll start early and will not give up on things
@@marialooksaround that's great to hear! It can be a challenge for sure so don't stress about it. Good luck :)
This is high key inspirational😅Love a good declutter!
omg thank you!! I loveeee decluttering but now I also just want to sell all my belongings lol
Wow it must have been stressful to declutter and pack all of this but that's awesome that you started early! I love that you said that it's important to not put too much pressure on ourselves if we produce trash because we are humans and as long as we're doing our best, everything is fine.
it was insane for sure! decluttering is soo fun and therapeutic to me! Thanks, Eva :)
@@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist It is for me too, and watching videos like this one is so motivating!
Nice seeing you ! Love decluttering 👍🏼 sweet Kitty 🐱 lol 🇮🇱❤️💖
decluttering is so fun!
I love the Terra Cycle program.
they are so great! I made a video a few months ago more about them :)
It's interesting to see how much stuff gets accumulated after you and Dan moved into the house for a few years. Thanks for filming the process :)
it really is insane cause we moved in with basically nothing as this was our first home! I'll be unpacking it all in a video this fall so stay tuned :)
@@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist Thanks. Look forward ^_^
@@ShiroiSakuraChan i'm glad!
Wow you really had a lot of decorations
I love to make things and make my house feel homey! It is a LOT less than most :)
Don't take trash with you believe me. It's much more costly to ship it all together than to just tossie tossie it 👌
We don't pay since the military moves it and honestly, why pay for it in my health. Throwing away electronics is so bad for the planet and our health. That is more important to me!
@@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist oh I see. I was specifically talking about the toothpaste, it's more carbon foot print to ship it than to throw it ❤
@@tasneembashir2733 i doubt that. Recycling is always better than landfill. Plus, it was with all our other stuff and weighed only a few ounces AND went on a boat
My first time watching your video and I was shocked at the huge size of your American looking kitchen! I'm used to seeing Americans in regular Korean apartment s!
This must be an on base house!
oh yeah!! it's quite nice haha
@@danabrown2391 it is :)
I know exactly what you are going through. We were Air Force and stationed in Okinawa as well. Moving is stressful. We are retired now.
Hope you're enjoying Okinawa, I miss it!
@@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist that was 2002.
@@leabarto8156 ohhh haha i thought it was current! Okinawa is the best though :)
Pineapple stuff! 🙌
i love them
Do you guys have to go through a quarantine process with your cat, or are there special dispensations for military families?
it depends on which country. coming back to the states there is no quarantine for pets but going to Japan for example, the pets do have to quarantine. now if you are referencing quarantine for c o v i d then it also depends haha. my base here said I don't have to quarantine since i'm vaxxed but my friend who is vaxxed went to another base and did have to quarantine. rules are all over the place
I’ll use your video when moving houses in 2 Months as inspiration 🤣
yay!! best of luck! I have moving tips coming in a few weeks :)
@@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist yay!! And thanks!!!
how about put in the normal recycle?
what do you mean? what are you referring to?
not everything can be recycled curbside, check out these videos for more: ruclips.net/video/iaV5B14pUlk/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/1xCZoP-OdiI/видео.html
I saw a fair amount of yarn. Do you knit or crochet or use them for something else?
crochet :)
yt algorithm led me here probably cause i love watching decluttering videos. Nice job! Anyway, the one dislike on this video is from Mochi mad at u for calling her out on using the corkboard as a scratching post lol
aww thanks for joining! I hope that's a joke haha just cause that does negatively affect the algorithm ;) but no worries! it just might not show you my declutters in the future
i dont know how i found your video. I search minimalism videos a lot, but sometimes when i hop on yt, it just randomly throws minimal ism vids in my feed page.
@@Schnickledooger that's the algorithm! But what I'm saying is if you want to keep watching my videos the thumbs down will tell youtube you don't want to see my content :(
@@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist
I promise on your cat I didnt dislike the video. I always look to see if anyone disliked it. It had a dislike which I thought was bizarre. And then my mind just thought that up and I shared it. Like who would dislike your video? What is there to dislike?
@@Schnickledooger ohhh gotcha haha! no worries just wanted to make sure you see my future content ;)
you're too sweet thank you!
Ft Irwin or Las Vegas?
vegas
You could have a bon fire and burn the cork board
I can't have fires where I used to live or else that's a great idea!
Don’t buy toothpaste in those tubes if you can’t recycle them. I’ve never heard of teracycle but it must be horrible if you had to keep that many haha
wow...that is a bit rude. people have to buy what they can. you don't truly know what a persons life holds. I've been hoarding these for YEARS trying to recycle them. as i explained in the situation in the video, I'm going to recycle through terracycle now that I have access to it. I didn't have access before. Please be kind, my channel is meant to be a safe space :)
Have you considered becoming a minimalist? I know you’ll be moving again in a couple years and that would make life a lot easier. There are lots of RUclipsrs who do minimalism.
i already am :)
check out other stuff on my channel. Please keep in mind this is ALL. MY. STUFF!! Like every piece of furniture and thing I use to cook and eat. This isn't just knickknacks and clutter but things I love :)
@@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist please accept my apologies for what I’m sure sounded like an insult. I cannot define minimalism for anyone and didn’t mean to do that for you. Again, I’m sorry for my thoughtless comment.
Please try to stop saying literally so much. Ugh. So difficult to listen to.
maybe you oughta listen to my newer content before judging!