I saw this quote somewhere and it really stuck with me. “If life is a never ending loop of dirty dishes and laundry then that means life is a never ending loop of home cooked meals and comfy clean clothes” it really helped reframe the guilt of not being 100% tidy all the time
I was 100% tidy, or strived to be, since I have OCD. Until 1 day, it was our turn to feed our church missionaries, Christmas dinner. 1 of them said, she "missed home, & despite the mess they made in her family, celebrating Christmas, they were together as a family, enjoying each other's company, & that was more important to her." We need to be clean enough, not to get sick, or not hoarding dangerously, risking the health dept., & focus on our families' needs.
My mum was constantly telling me that the way I was washing my clothes was affecting the longevity of their lifespan, 2020 was the year I really started taking it seriously. When we stopped using clothes softener my daughter's eczema all but disappeared. I still wash the majority of her clothes on the allergy wash setting (60°c) but our clothes feel softer and have benefited from me stopping all the 90°c washes. Separating colours has stopped whites getting dingy and my vintage sweater collection has bounced back since I started delicate/ hand washing cycles 😅 My biggest tip is to button your button ups and zip up your hoodys before you wash them so they don't get pulled and stretched in the washing machine.
I had a hard time with feeling like not being tidy was a moral failure as well. I'm not sure who/what changed my perspective, but at one point I heard that "untidiness means that a place is *lived* in. Seeing my place untidy reminds me that I am *home* ." I still have troubles with clutter, but now when I see a slight untidiness in the house, I feel gratitude and a 'home sweet home' kind of vibe. I hope this helps others as well!!
I'm happy to hear your well dressed cat is doing well after a health scare. Our family lost our tuxedo cat to cancer in August, so I agree that 2024 was the hardest for a lot of everyone. Here's hoping for a much more relaxed year
Shelby when I was a child, the few times I pulled clothes off hangers by the neck (not knowing it would stretch them), I got scolded so harshly that now, every time I handle hangers, my body tenses up. So I totally get you when it comes to separating white clothes from dark ones. I think it was really unfair that they made you wash everyone's laundry in the house. I'm glad you don't have to do that anymore and can now relax in your beautiful home with your girlfriend and your cat
I sort of knew that but I still pull the neck every time. And I think it kind of makes the shirt fit better if the neck is stretched out (is that just me??)
I love that you point out that it's okay to have one room that is messy. I get a lot of comments from my family about untidiness, I prefer the idea that it's just lived in
I started making a realistic bucket list every month. This has been very helpful for me. I have lupus and some months are harder than others. Doing a monthly bucket list feels easier to tackle. This quote helps me remember what my real values are. "make each day both useful and pleasant, and prove that you understand the worth of time by employing it well. Then youth will bring few regrets, and life will become a beautiful success.”
Resets and times to give yourself a fresh start are so so good! I am really looking forward to this series. For clothing overwhelm- I separate mine into seasons- sometimes it's not about temperature, but about color/ seasonality. I "audit" the clothes when the season shifts and I'm putting away last season's clothing. I get the dopamine rush of getting "new" clothes that I haven't seen or worn in awhile without purchasing anything. For tidying I made a schedule because I was sick of spending my weekends cleaning, so each day of the week has a few tasks. Clearing off the dresser could be one of those for you? That's how I've made some of my tidying more of a habit, because you're right, it's not about buying a "solution", it's about creating a habit to clean regularly. With crafts, it really is an issue of tidying at the end of each session. With pottery you have to, because of all the wet clay, but with sewing I've let my space explode or get way out of hand, so I try to put things in order (not necessarily away) when I know I'm done for the day. I LOVE how you've organized your yarn- super pretty! An immaculate home isn't my goal- I think that kind of aesthetic perfectionism is an externalization of the kind of body perfectionism that social media promotes- and notice who is targeted to conform to "perfection"- women! For me, too much visual clutter disrupts my thinking and makes me anxious, but my spaces are by no means "perfect". PS- separating whites from darks is really only necessary if the dye in the fabric bleeds. If you're buying mostly 2ndhand, or you have washed a garment multiple times, the dye shouldn't be bleeding/ transferring anymore, so no need to separate. This is nuanced if you have vintage items, but hopefully helps!
Well, white and bright clothes can take a bit of bleach and profit from it (yellow stains don’t stay as easy, bleach kills bacteria on underwear and stuff like cloth diapers, napkins…) while blacks and dark colors might loose more of their color with it - so it does make a difference long term. I might do a mixed laundry occasionally but never with whites or newer clothes.
I just lost my 16yo velco kitty, the past couple years she LOVED having a heated blankie, I cannot even explain how much, I think it helped her joints! You should try and get one from your buy nothing! It really was a comfort to her
Hi Shelbi! I have been watching your RUclips channel since 2019 when I made a new years resolution to make more earth friendly choices. You've taught me so much since then, but what keeps me coming back is just how inspiring you are as a person. I know im not alone when I say that your authenticity and honesty with your audience is to be admired. I had a not so great 2024 also, and seeing you move forward positively is really inspiring. Thank you for the advice and all that you do! It matters to us all. ❤
The look of joy on your face when you revealed the pressed flowers put a smile on my face. Glad it worked so well! I had tried and failed to press flowers. Maybe I should give it another try.
Just discovered your channel and it couldn’t have come at a better time! I’m also resetting my closet and other things.. you’ve inspired me to start! I’m so sorry about your 2024, I can SO relate- I’ve had a lot of loss in 2024. We’ve got this girly.
Careful washing is a part of my relationship with my clothes, which helps me be happier with less. Washing clothes carefully can make them last longer AKA increase sustainability! So, yeah, learn about fabric care, separate by weight and color, use oxy detergent in warmer water, but colorful clothes wash better in colder water etc. Also, I download Indyx thanks to you, and that helps me plan outfits without taking stuff out then having to put it back AKA less tidying required yay!
Embroidering denim jackets is SOOOO fun! You definitely need to do it! I did a couple of smaller pieces on a few jackets and then a huge back piece on one with some more on front. That one ended up being shown in a local art show. I have a few jackets that I picked up to do more embroidery on but also have not started. I highly recommend this project!
I love organizing! I love watching organizing! My biggest tip is to separate through the seasons and for me, it’s a separation of color/material when it comes to sweaters and dresses. I live in Arizona and it’s very hot here but supermarkets and sometimes people like to live in an ice box and I have sweaters for summertime. I also like that when the seasons change and I go through my stored clothes, they feel brand new. I also suggest that you put all the clothing that you have plans to craft with away separately and more accessible then the seasonal in case there’s a random day you wanna start that project. I also have a saying that every single item in your home should have its own home and when you are done using that item and you put it in its home then you should stay organized and always be able to find what you need. Good luck and I’m so excited that you’re sharing your journey with us😁 One last thing, and I add this because I have trouble with this. If you feel that some kind of organized tool will help you get organized and stay organized, don’t let the guilt of buying it new discourage you. If you’ve created a good system, you most likely will use it forever.
What I’ve found helpful for jewelry is having a little bowl on the counter where I get changed so it immediately has a place to go. Then I will just put it away in my jewelry box periodically:)
A reset that I personally need, being a stay at home mom, is to reconnect with friends and family that I haven't had time for. I need to be intentional about checking in and making the effort to meet up in 2025. So that's the list I'm making!
For the Jewelry that seems to land in that room, maybe have a small secondary place where you can place them in that room especially if they are something frequently worn, but you take them off as you change in the room giving yourself a reprieve from the idea that everything has 1 spot it can go mindset helps. Provided they're not a super expensive piece that's best to be stored somewhere safe.
“Let the year start slowly” is my way of saying welcome to the new year. For someone who has had way too many things going on, please consider a shorter to do list for January. Please. All the best to you both from an old lady ☺️😉
You guys have such a beautiful home and little kitty! ❤ I enjoy this content so, so much! It’s really inspiring. Also, I’m glad I’m not the only one that can’t bring myself to move the cutest little sleeping babies around the house. 😊 it’s so funny to me that people think eco-loving people live in tents, or things of that nature. Finding and thrifting beautiful vintage pieces, be clothing or decorations, is so exhilarating and last for so long. I just hate that it’s going extinct… thank you for always being here for us! ❤❤❤
I have used blueland for years for not only laundry but cleaning and the dishwasher. Love it. I put the tabs in first then clothes. I also separate by lights and darks it makes a difference
Every new year new start, your videos help me focus & stay true to my values. So thrilled & excited for your restart. I'm on this journey with you. I love the list you started. On mine I included spiritual practice, yoga, and self care activities. This is my year to simplify. & Shelbi I'm with you on the sweaters. Living in Vegas I rarely ever need a sweater. lol. I haven't worn my LL Bean coat in 6 years. & Blueland laundry tabs are the bomb-diggity! Love those! Hugs from Vegas!
My new year declutter is me getting a divorce and having to move all of my stuff from one place to another. It really puts all of my priorities into perspective and makes me genuinely want to own less. Also, having good organization can help with things that are overwhelming but I don't want to get rid of. It's been a refreshing start to the year.
Where I live it rarely ever gets above 70°F (21°C), so it rarely ever getting below that is so hard to imagine😅 That's why for me it needs to be well below 40°F for a good chunky sweater, anything above that calls for a thin cardigan paired with a rain jacket! (Yup, I never leave the house without the rain jacket...)
I just did my "digital" reset (or at least the bulk of it) for the beginning of the new year. I'm pulling together all my files (from my computer, phone, iPad, and flash drives) and sorting what I want to keep into the correct folders and getting everything backed up. I took time to sit down and sort through all my photos from 2024 and delete the blurry ones / duplicates/ old screenshots I don't need. On average, about 2/3 of photos for each month get deleted. I finally finished migrating my huge "watch later" list from Notion -> Anytype, and added any new movies / shows + tagged/ linked to where I can watch them. I have all the little paper "notes" I want to type into the computer collected, and I just need to sit down with some good music and punch those in next. There are a few odds and ends left to do, but I already feel /way/ better knowing all of that information is where I need it to be and backed up : )
1. I grew up in a separating colors household and I haven’t ever since I moved out. 3 years clean of that! lol I just find it unnecessary in my experience and so hard to fill up the washer if so. 2. My cat adores puffer jackets too! 3. I think spaces that look lived in and loved is so much more refreshing than something perfect! I think I need more storage, then I remind my self that pulling out a drawer is still to hard. Your home is so cute and looks like it tends to your needs and not others :)
So excited for this series!! I'm doing a low buy this year as well and really trying to stay on top of cleaning and organizing. These types of vids are so motivating!
4:19 most of my clothes are limited to the same few colors. Black, gray, red, and green. I separate reds and wash everything else together! I have very, very few white garments which I also wash separately. I also have denims which don't need to be washed as often. Sometimes I wash them separately but it kinda just depends on what it is/how many pieces there are.
A good way for me to keep jewelry stored and organized is a hanging rack on the wall. As soon as I take them off they can go right onto their place on the wall, don't have to open a drawer or anything.
I don't separate my clothes by color to wash since most of my clothes are black. I do separate them by what cycle I use in the washer (gentle, normal, etc).
I grew up in an everything in the wash together house so now I take pride in separating everything and putting them on cycles that actually work instead of shoving it full and choosing the quickest one
This is me cleaning the sink down every time I do anything in it because of childhood 😅 also I still sort my clothes by color because my mom told me to do it. Now my partner does our laundry so out of sight, out of mind 🎉
I do separate in lights, darks, hot wash and wool / handwash. In Germany full detergent has a bit of bleach to kill bacteria and prevent whites from becoming yellows ;) so I of course wash black or darker colors with a different detergent. I only wash with less circling and of course line dry to make my clothes live longer. I feel like the only person in the world who actually enjoys doing laundry. I love sorting it when I hang it up, I like feeling the clean fabrics taking it down, especially in summer when they dry in the garden, I enjoy folding it, looking for little holes / seams to repair and putting them away. It’s my favorite chore. Don’t do big resets in the new year. I try to do them before vacancies or holidays to be able to rest afterwards. I only set up a calendar (last year I tried to go fully digital - didn’t work).
Something that I like to do is mini resets. So I do a weekly reset that consists of things that I would like to stay on top of: laundry, cleaning my floors, meal planning, etc. Then I have my monthly resets that are bigger tasks that I want to stay on top of that don’t need to be done every week: washing curtains, various deep cleaning projects, etc. It’s been easier to keep up with things since I started doing that.
Love your videos! The internet needs your voice, education and jokes 😀. One question that came to my mind as I was watching this particular video is: What makes it hard to keep this specific room tidy and what makes it doable for you to keep the rest of your house tidy? Hope it helps in some way!
put the sweaters/even together in a big cotton cloth/double/thick with solid soap/cuts inside - it would maintain it better , less dust and wash too. true for all clothes. that really saved many clothes and washes for me....
Yes, under 60 degrees F seems like the temperature where I require a sweater as well. If it’s above 60, I can get by, but sometimes it’s nice to feel extra warm and cozy.
60°F is a bit warm for like a cozy warm sweater for me, I usually wear just a long sleeved top or thin cardigan and a summer jacket. Since I live in Sweden, and it can be as low as 60° in the summer. Sweaters are for like 40° and below 😊
I live in Kansas City and i have a couple different weights of sweater. A real big chunky wool blend sweater it needs to be COLD but i also have some lighter weight knit sweaters that are cotton or linen blends and I will wear those starting around 60
To wear a bonafide sweater, it's probably going to be 40 degrees F or below. If it's warmer than that, I'm probably wanting more layers anyways so the sweater by itself isn't enough and more layers with it is too much. Once it drops below 40 it's probably time to start thinking about thicker coats anyways, so a sweater is nice. Hello from Indiana.
This is a question I feel like you could answer, how do you get rid of underwear, socks, and bathing suits in a ecofriendly way? Usually I just throw them away but I’ve always been curious on if there’s a better way!
could you do more long-form videos in a similar fashion to the "declutter with me" videos? I find your reset videos so helpful and love the commentary. Having your declutter videos playing in the background along with me has been helpful in my own declutter journey for 2025 :)
I dyed multiple pieces of clothing pink over the years, so I do separate whites and colors, and also use a color catcher sheet with anything I’m afraid will bleed. Thankfully, I barely have any white clothes, so it’s not a big deal on a practical level. All bed linens go separately from the clothes tho, largely due to size. The only other thing I wash separately are kitchen towels and cloths, because they get gross and I like to wash them on hot
i almost never separate my laundry, UNLESS the whites are looking dingy i'll do a special load. i also don't fold, it gets thrown in the drawer because i want to live my life. i live in maine and don't own that many sweaters, but i have lots of cardigans instead, for me it has to be below 40 all day to wear a sweater, because going between the house, outside, office, i know i'll get hot.
Dang girl you’re working!! So many vids! Not a complaint 😂 Please know lots of us would pay subs for you on here too! I’d be happy to throw you $5 or $10 a month on here and I’m sure there are others too. Just something to consider!!
that is so sweet! I have thought about the sub feature a lot but I would just want it to feel worth it and I struggle to think of how I would make it worth it, ya know? But I appreciate that so much!!
The concept of cataloging everything is so overwhelming, I think I would end up getting rid of a lot so that I didn't have to enter it in! hahaha A Hoarder's heart recently did a video where she had listed out everything that entered her home in a month, I think it would be interesting to see that from someone who is much more conscious and less of a consumer. Also The Minimal Mom has an inventory sheet if you want that resource.
4:41 I used to have to fold my moms thongs (which my dad called butt floss💀) as a child and she had such a specific way of folding such a small piece of clothing that now I just chuck all my underwear unfolded in a drawer. Now that my mom is gone though, folding thongs is a fond memory 😂😢 I would recommend separating at least your lightest whites, creams, and greys because otherwise they do get grey faster over time!! I’d also never wash something dark red or dark blue with white, it almost always stains the white pink or blue and just isn’t worth it for me because I declutter dingy light coloured clothes faster that way.
Your sweater discussion gave me a big A Ha Moment. We're moving to San Antonio later this year from the pacific northwest and I'm pretty sure 90% of my wardrobe is sweaters or hoodies or flannels. I'm clearly NOT going to need all of that when we move. Any tips on figuring out what someone would need when moving to a vastly different climate?
Hi all, I LOVE LOVE LOVE thrifting clothes BUT I am scent allergic , and most thrifted clothes smell like scented laundry products: sometimes I can soak cotton clothes in vinegar for a few days and get the smell out, any more advice on this? thanks everyone
Leaving clothes outside in the sun and rain can also be helpful, as is the heat of the dryer though that does put fragrance into the house I find. For me I find vinegar soaks most helpful, even with a bit of soap. My system is usually 24H vinegar soak followed by a wash and dry. I'll sometimes pour vinegar directly onto the item in the dryer. If 3 cycles of this doesn't take the scent away I'll abandon clothes outside and hope for the best if it's warm enough, though maybe freezing would be helpful? I just thrifted clothing a few weeks ago, making sure to smell them in the store. Even with me not being able to detect any fragrance with my nose right up to them, I was only able to make half of them safe to wear at this point.
I re wash with my own brand ( I’m sensitive to strong smells and harsh detergents) then air dry on line for as long as possible. If very ingrained repeat process
Maybe a box spring with storage underneath might be a good idea for you (you would be able to hide out seasonal clothes in there). Sometimes when you see less clutter you are more organized. Also vaccum bags occupy less, but I get it, they are made of plastic 😅
For 2025 I am planning to continue to declare out the house. What works for me is a small areas at the time and just going consistently through the entire house. But what’s even more important don’t bring more stuff in so I am doing low buy. My rule is $200 per month for non-essential items.
I delt with sorting clothing by transitioning to a clothing pallet that can all be washed together with out concern for color bleeding. I also wash my clothes in cold water on delicate to preserve the life of my clothes. I don't own anything white and I don't wear jeans. My personal style is cords, slacks or cargos....
I separate mine into whites, colors and towels. I gave up on lights and darks. i just have a lot of whites every week so it's a full load in and of itself.
i have to pay to wash my clothes. i think id be more mindful of mixing colors and fabrics if i had my own washer, but i also dont think i own enough to warrant the extra water and detergent needed to have such specific washes. i do like getting nerdy about drying things, tho 😊
There is great person on maybe Instagram, I see her videos on Facebook and RUclips but they are shorts. She does Mori style, lots of layering and she is a real person sized person
Does anyone also wonder if there is a disorder similar to that of orthorexia (the excessive preoccupation with eating healthy food) in the realm of anti-consumption? Something like, the excessive preoccupation with *products* and ethical consumption?
I used to think i would have super tidy flat once I moved out. If my dad was away for a couple of days the flat (except my room) would be spotless. I thought this meant I just needed more storage space. Well my wardrobe is constantly moving to the couch and my dinner table has multiple different things on it…
For me, I only wear a sweater if it's -20 C, I take hormones that mess with my heat regulation and I know I'll absolutely sweat to death if it was too warm for a sweater lol. Also, I sometimes wear kandi so that keeps my arms warm enough.
I saw this quote somewhere and it really stuck with me. “If life is a never ending loop of dirty dishes and laundry then that means life is a never ending loop of home cooked meals and comfy clean clothes” it really helped reframe the guilt of not being 100% tidy all the time
Feels good to read this 🥰
Oh I love that 🥰❤
I was 100% tidy, or strived to be, since I have OCD. Until 1 day, it was our turn to feed our church missionaries, Christmas dinner. 1 of them said, she "missed home, & despite the mess they made in her family, celebrating Christmas, they were together as a family, enjoying each other's company, & that was more important to her." We need to be clean enough, not to get sick, or not hoarding dangerously, risking the health dept., & focus on our families' needs.
My mum was constantly telling me that the way I was washing my clothes was affecting the longevity of their lifespan, 2020 was the year I really started taking it seriously. When we stopped using clothes softener my daughter's eczema all but disappeared. I still wash the majority of her clothes on the allergy wash setting (60°c) but our clothes feel softer and have benefited from me stopping all the 90°c washes. Separating colours has stopped whites getting dingy and my vintage sweater collection has bounced back since I started delicate/ hand washing cycles 😅
My biggest tip is to button your button ups and zip up your hoodys before you wash them so they don't get pulled and stretched in the washing machine.
Another tip is to wash anything with a zipper separate from t shirts so that they don’t get tiny holes from the zippers in the laundry.
I had a hard time with feeling like not being tidy was a moral failure as well. I'm not sure who/what changed my perspective, but at one point I heard that "untidiness means that a place is *lived* in. Seeing my place untidy reminds me that I am *home* ."
I still have troubles with clutter, but now when I see a slight untidiness in the house, I feel gratitude and a 'home sweet home' kind of vibe. I hope this helps others as well!!
I'm happy to hear your well dressed cat is doing well after a health scare. Our family lost our tuxedo cat to cancer in August, so I agree that 2024 was the hardest for a lot of everyone. Here's hoping for a much more relaxed year
thank you so much!! I also appreciate your rephrasing of tuxedo hahahaha
I loooove declutter content it’s so satisfying and motivates me to clean as well!
Shelby when I was a child, the few times I pulled clothes off hangers by the neck (not knowing it would stretch them), I got scolded so harshly that now, every time I handle hangers, my body tenses up. So I totally get you when it comes to separating white clothes from dark ones. I think it was really unfair that they made you wash everyone's laundry in the house. I'm glad you don't have to do that anymore and can now relax in your beautiful home with your girlfriend and your cat
Her *Wife!!!
😍 you're right 😁 thanks
I sort of knew that but I still pull the neck every time. And I think it kind of makes the shirt fit better if the neck is stretched out (is that just me??)
Omg the talk about it not being a moral failing to have a messy house sometimes is really hitting me right in the chest.
Oof relatable 🙃
I love that you point out that it's okay to have one room that is messy. I get a lot of comments from my family about untidiness, I prefer the idea that it's just lived in
I started making a realistic bucket list every month.
This has been very helpful for me. I have lupus and some months are harder than others. Doing a monthly bucket list feels easier to tackle.
This quote helps me remember what my real values are.
"make each day both useful and pleasant, and prove that you understand the worth of time by employing it well. Then youth will bring few regrets, and life will become a beautiful success.”
Resets and times to give yourself a fresh start are so so good! I am really looking forward to this series.
For clothing overwhelm- I separate mine into seasons- sometimes it's not about temperature, but about color/ seasonality. I "audit" the clothes when the season shifts and I'm putting away last season's clothing. I get the dopamine rush of getting "new" clothes that I haven't seen or worn in awhile without purchasing anything.
For tidying I made a schedule because I was sick of spending my weekends cleaning, so each day of the week has a few tasks. Clearing off the dresser could be one of those for you? That's how I've made some of my tidying more of a habit, because you're right, it's not about buying a "solution", it's about creating a habit to clean regularly.
With crafts, it really is an issue of tidying at the end of each session. With pottery you have to, because of all the wet clay, but with sewing I've let my space explode or get way out of hand, so I try to put things in order (not necessarily away) when I know I'm done for the day. I LOVE how you've organized your yarn- super pretty!
An immaculate home isn't my goal- I think that kind of aesthetic perfectionism is an externalization of the kind of body perfectionism that social media promotes- and notice who is targeted to conform to "perfection"- women! For me, too much visual clutter disrupts my thinking and makes me anxious, but my spaces are by no means "perfect".
PS- separating whites from darks is really only necessary if the dye in the fabric bleeds. If you're buying mostly 2ndhand, or you have washed a garment multiple times, the dye shouldn't be bleeding/ transferring anymore, so no need to separate. This is nuanced if you have vintage items, but hopefully helps!
Well, white and bright clothes can take a bit of bleach and profit from it (yellow stains don’t stay as easy, bleach kills bacteria on underwear and stuff like cloth diapers, napkins…) while blacks and dark colors might loose more of their color with it - so it does make a difference long term. I might do a mixed laundry occasionally but never with whites or newer clothes.
In terms of organizing in a way that makes sense for you, I really love the approach of Clutterbug. I find it super helpful
I just lost my 16yo velco kitty, the past couple years she LOVED having a heated blankie, I cannot even explain how much, I think it helped her joints! You should try and get one from your buy nothing! It really was a comfort to her
Hi Shelbi!
I have been watching your RUclips channel since 2019 when I made a new years resolution to make more earth friendly choices. You've taught me so much since then, but what keeps me coming back is just how inspiring you are as a person. I know im not alone when I say that your authenticity and honesty with your audience is to be admired. I had a not so great 2024 also, and seeing you move forward positively is really inspiring. Thank you for the advice and all that you do! It matters to us all. ❤
The look of joy on your face when you revealed the pressed flowers put a smile on my face. Glad it worked so well! I had tried and failed to press flowers. Maybe I should give it another try.
Just discovered your channel and it couldn’t have come at a better time! I’m also resetting my closet and other things.. you’ve inspired me to start! I’m so sorry about your 2024, I can SO relate- I’ve had a lot of loss in 2024. We’ve got this girly.
Careful washing is a part of my relationship with my clothes, which helps me be happier with less. Washing clothes carefully can make them last longer AKA increase sustainability! So, yeah, learn about fabric care, separate by weight and color, use oxy detergent in warmer water, but colorful clothes wash better in colder water etc. Also, I download Indyx thanks to you, and that helps me plan outfits without taking stuff out then having to put it back AKA less tidying required yay!
Embroidering denim jackets is SOOOO fun! You definitely need to do it! I did a couple of smaller pieces on a few jackets and then a huge back piece on one with some more on front. That one ended up being shown in a local art show. I have a few jackets that I picked up to do more embroidery on but also have not started. I highly recommend this project!
I love organizing! I love watching organizing! My biggest tip is to separate through the seasons and for me, it’s a separation of color/material when it comes to sweaters and dresses. I live in Arizona and it’s very hot here but supermarkets and sometimes people like to live in an ice box and I have sweaters for summertime. I also like that when the seasons change and I go through my stored clothes, they feel brand new.
I also suggest that you put all the clothing that you have plans to craft with away separately and more accessible then the seasonal in case there’s a random day you wanna start that project.
I also have a saying that every single item in your home should have its own home and when you are done using that item and you put it in its home then you should stay organized and always be able to find what you need. Good luck and I’m so excited that you’re sharing your journey with us😁
One last thing, and I add this because I have trouble with this. If you feel that some kind of organized tool will help you get organized and stay organized, don’t let the guilt of buying it new discourage you. If you’ve created a good system, you most likely will use it forever.
What I’ve found helpful for jewelry is having a little bowl on the counter where I get changed so it immediately has a place to go. Then I will just put it away in my jewelry box periodically:)
Love these types of videos, it always inspires me to freshen up my space and also not feel bad about my messy spaces ❤
you should crochet some accessories! i love crochet headbands, not a long project and can spice up an outfit
I do plan to make lots of accessories this year!! Starting with punch needle watermelon earrings this week!
A reset that I personally need, being a stay at home mom, is to reconnect with friends and family that I haven't had time for. I need to be intentional about checking in and making the effort to meet up in 2025. So that's the list I'm making!
For the Jewelry that seems to land in that room, maybe have a small secondary place where you can place them in that room especially if they are something frequently worn, but you take them off as you change in the room giving yourself a reprieve from the idea that everything has 1 spot it can go mindset helps. Provided they're not a super expensive piece that's best to be stored somewhere safe.
There's something very satisfying about a good, clean, and organized space. ❤
“Let the year start slowly” is my way of saying welcome to the new year.
For someone who has had way too many things going on, please consider a shorter to do list for January. Please.
All the best to you both from an old lady ☺️😉
You guys have such a beautiful home and little kitty! ❤ I enjoy this content so, so much! It’s really inspiring. Also, I’m glad I’m not the only one that can’t bring myself to move the cutest little sleeping babies around the house. 😊 it’s so funny to me that people think eco-loving people live in tents, or things of that nature. Finding and thrifting beautiful vintage pieces, be clothing or decorations, is so exhilarating and last for so long. I just hate that it’s going extinct… thank you for always being here for us! ❤❤❤
I have used blueland for years for not only laundry but cleaning and the dishwasher. Love it. I put the tabs in first then clothes. I also separate by lights and darks it makes a difference
Every new year new start, your videos help me focus & stay true to my values. So thrilled & excited for your restart. I'm on this journey with you. I love the list you started. On mine I included spiritual practice, yoga, and self care activities. This is my year to simplify. & Shelbi I'm with you on the sweaters. Living in Vegas I rarely ever need a sweater. lol. I haven't worn my LL Bean coat in 6 years. & Blueland laundry tabs are the bomb-diggity! Love those! Hugs from Vegas!
I'm glad your cat is okay❤
I would love to see you do a Pantry Fridge and Freezer Challenge where you try to use up old stuff and not buy a lot😍🥞
My new year declutter is me getting a divorce and having to move all of my stuff from one place to another. It really puts all of my priorities into perspective and makes me genuinely want to own less. Also, having good organization can help with things that are overwhelming but I don't want to get rid of. It's been a refreshing start to the year.
Where I live it rarely ever gets above 70°F (21°C), so it rarely ever getting below that is so hard to imagine😅 That's why for me it needs to be well below 40°F for a good chunky sweater, anything above that calls for a thin cardigan paired with a rain jacket! (Yup, I never leave the house without the rain jacket...)
WE LOVE A RESET
The image of you taking Tippi for a walk in a stroller is really tickling me 😂❤ great job on the declutter
I just did my "digital" reset (or at least the bulk of it) for the beginning of the new year.
I'm pulling together all my files (from my computer, phone, iPad, and flash drives) and sorting what I want to keep into the correct folders and getting everything backed up.
I took time to sit down and sort through all my photos from 2024 and delete the blurry ones / duplicates/ old screenshots I don't need. On average, about 2/3 of photos for each month get deleted.
I finally finished migrating my huge "watch later" list from Notion -> Anytype, and added any new movies / shows + tagged/ linked to where I can watch them.
I have all the little paper "notes" I want to type into the computer collected, and I just need to sit down with some good music and punch those in next.
There are a few odds and ends left to do, but I already feel /way/ better knowing all of that information is where I need it to be and backed up : )
I have a bunch of mending / dyeing/ crochet projects I want to work on too! And I want to get caught up in my journal 🐸
1. I grew up in a separating colors household and I haven’t ever since I moved out. 3 years clean of that! lol I just find it unnecessary in my experience and so hard to fill up the washer if so.
2. My cat adores puffer jackets too!
3. I think spaces that look lived in and loved is so much more refreshing than something perfect! I think I need more storage, then I remind my self that pulling out a drawer is still to hard. Your home is so cute and looks like it tends to your needs and not others :)
Love reset content! Can’t wait to hear what you think of the detergent tabs once you’ve been using them for a while
So excited for this series!! I'm doing a low buy this year as well and really trying to stay on top of cleaning and organizing. These types of vids are so motivating!
The flowers turned out beautifully🥰🥰🥰
My mom pressed fall leaves and put them in a frame, very cute! Might be something you could do with your flower press, since you love fall so much ☺️
4:19 most of my clothes are limited to the same few colors. Black, gray, red, and green. I separate reds and wash everything else together! I have very, very few white garments which I also wash separately. I also have denims which don't need to be washed as often. Sometimes I wash them separately but it kinda just depends on what it is/how many pieces there are.
I’m really looking forward to the rest of this series! One of my goals this year is to cut down on food waste and so far it’s been going really well.
A good way for me to keep jewelry stored and organized is a hanging rack on the wall. As soon as I take them off they can go right onto their place on the wall, don't have to open a drawer or anything.
I’ve been WAITING for a declutter from you! I’ve watched your old declutter videos so many times for motivation 😅
I don’t separate lights and darks but I do light fabrics and heavy fabrics (like jeans) just to prevent extra wear on the light fabrics.
I feel like that’s a good idea but I’d never have enough dirty jeans to make a full load
I don't separate my clothes by color to wash since most of my clothes are black. I do separate them by what cycle I use in the washer (gentle, normal, etc).
I grew up in an everything in the wash together house so now I take pride in separating everything and putting them on cycles that actually work instead of shoving it full and choosing the quickest one
This is me cleaning the sink down every time I do anything in it because of childhood 😅 also I still sort my clothes by color because my mom told me to do it. Now my partner does our laundry so out of sight, out of mind 🎉
Great 👍🏼 video 🎥😊 S! I look forward to this series 😄
yayyy i’m so excited for this mini series🤗🤗
Those are some big tasks...hope you ll be gentle to yourself. Thank you for this video
I'm Canadian and I usually start wearing sweaters when it's around 41. 60 is way too warm for sweaters!
I do not separate clothes lol. Other than my hisbands clothes are 1 load and mine are another. We also don't wear a lot of white/light colors
I do separate in lights, darks, hot wash and wool / handwash. In Germany full detergent has a bit of bleach to kill bacteria and prevent whites from becoming yellows ;) so I of course wash black or darker colors with a different detergent. I only wash with less circling and of course line dry to make my clothes live longer. I feel like the only person in the world who actually enjoys doing laundry. I love sorting it when I hang it up, I like feeling the clean fabrics taking it down, especially in summer when they dry in the garden, I enjoy folding it, looking for little holes / seams to repair and putting them away. It’s my favorite chore.
Don’t do big resets in the new year. I try to do them before vacancies or holidays to be able to rest afterwards. I only set up a calendar (last year I tried to go fully digital - didn’t work).
Love this series so much! I have a 6 week winter break, so I’ve been deep cleaning and organizing my space too ❤
I eat this content right up
Great start of the year, Shelbi! I like this reset. It's inspiring me to do the same. 😊
Something that I like to do is mini resets. So I do a weekly reset that consists of things that I would like to stay on top of: laundry, cleaning my floors, meal planning, etc. Then I have my monthly resets that are bigger tasks that I want to stay on top of that don’t need to be done every week: washing curtains, various deep cleaning projects, etc. It’s been easier to keep up with things since I started doing that.
I have that same little green purse, I thrifted it too! 💚
Love your videos! The internet needs your voice, education and jokes 😀.
One question that came to my mind as I was watching this particular video is: What makes it hard to keep this specific room tidy and what makes it doable for you to keep the rest of your house tidy?
Hope it helps in some way!
Id love to see more content on changing lifestyles of others like when you helped your sister
I love how active you are on RUclips rn. Thanks so much for these videos! 🫶🏻
put the sweaters/even together in a big cotton cloth/double/thick with solid soap/cuts inside - it would maintain it better , less dust and wash too. true for all clothes. that really saved many clothes and washes for me....
Watching this while cleaning 🧼🪥 my kitchen. Evening 🌆 cleaning 🧼
Yes, under 60 degrees F seems like the temperature where I require a sweater as well. If it’s above 60, I can get by, but sometimes it’s nice to feel extra warm and cozy.
60°F is a bit warm for like a cozy warm sweater for me, I usually wear just a long sleeved top or thin cardigan and a summer jacket. Since I live in Sweden, and it can be as low as 60° in the summer. Sweaters are for like 40° and below 😊
I live in Kansas City and i have a couple different weights of sweater. A real big chunky wool blend sweater it needs to be COLD but i also have some lighter weight knit sweaters that are cotton or linen blends and I will wear those starting around 60
To wear a bonafide sweater, it's probably going to be 40 degrees F or below. If it's warmer than that, I'm probably wanting more layers anyways so the sweater by itself isn't enough and more layers with it is too much. Once it drops below 40 it's probably time to start thinking about thicker coats anyways, so a sweater is nice. Hello from Indiana.
I do separate light from dark. It’s noticeable, whites get less white if you wash them what is the color.
No folding socks or underwear tho😂😂
Those pressed flowers look AMAZING!
thank you so much! I am so proud haha
This is a question I feel like you could answer, how do you get rid of underwear, socks, and bathing suits in a ecofriendly way? Usually I just throw them away but I’ve always been curious on if there’s a better way!
could you do more long-form videos in a similar fashion to the "declutter with me" videos? I find your reset videos so helpful and love the commentary. Having your declutter videos playing in the background along with me has been helpful in my own declutter journey for 2025 :)
I dyed multiple pieces of clothing pink over the years, so I do separate whites and colors, and also use a color catcher sheet with anything I’m afraid will bleed. Thankfully, I barely have any white clothes, so it’s not a big deal on a practical level. All bed linens go separately from the clothes tho, largely due to size. The only other thing I wash separately are kitchen towels and cloths, because they get gross and I like to wash them on hot
I live in MD, 60 is still shorts and T-shirt weather 😂 it’s gotta be like 40 or less for me to wear a sweater, those look so cute though!
In ohio it's 17 degrees right now and I'm still in t-shirts...not a sweater person lol but you'd get a ton of sweater use here!
i almost never separate my laundry, UNLESS the whites are looking dingy i'll do a special load. i also don't fold, it gets thrown in the drawer because i want to live my life. i live in maine and don't own that many sweaters, but i have lots of cardigans instead, for me it has to be below 40 all day to wear a sweater, because going between the house, outside, office, i know i'll get hot.
Dang girl you’re working!! So many vids! Not a complaint 😂
Please know lots of us would pay subs for you on here too! I’d be happy to throw you $5 or $10 a month on here and I’m sure there are others too. Just something to consider!!
that is so sweet! I have thought about the sub feature a lot but I would just want it to feel worth it and I struggle to think of how I would make it worth it, ya know? But I appreciate that so much!!
The concept of cataloging everything is so overwhelming, I think I would end up getting rid of a lot so that I didn't have to enter it in! hahaha
A Hoarder's heart recently did a video where she had listed out everything that entered her home in a month, I think it would be interesting to see that from someone who is much more conscious and less of a consumer. Also The Minimal Mom has an inventory sheet if you want that resource.
I need it to be below 40° to wear a real sweater. I live in southeast Virginia, but grew up in upstate New York.
4:41 I used to have to fold my moms thongs (which my dad called butt floss💀) as a child and she had such a specific way of folding such a small piece of clothing that now I just chuck all my underwear unfolded in a drawer. Now that my mom is gone though, folding thongs is a fond memory 😂😢 I would recommend separating at least your lightest whites, creams, and greys because otherwise they do get grey faster over time!! I’d also never wash something dark red or dark blue with white, it almost always stains the white pink or blue and just isn’t worth it for me because I declutter dingy light coloured clothes faster that way.
Yes, please body double with us so we can also get our lives together this year!
Your sweater discussion gave me a big A Ha Moment. We're moving to San Antonio later this year from the pacific northwest and I'm pretty sure 90% of my wardrobe is sweaters or hoodies or flannels. I'm clearly NOT going to need all of that when we move. Any tips on figuring out what someone would need when moving to a vastly different climate?
Hi all, I LOVE LOVE LOVE thrifting clothes BUT I am scent allergic , and most thrifted clothes smell like scented laundry products: sometimes I can soak cotton clothes in vinegar for a few days and get the smell out, any more advice on this? thanks everyone
Leaving clothes outside in the sun and rain can also be helpful, as is the heat of the dryer though that does put fragrance into the house I find.
For me I find vinegar soaks most helpful, even with a bit of soap. My system is usually 24H vinegar soak followed by a wash and dry. I'll sometimes pour vinegar directly onto the item in the dryer. If 3 cycles of this doesn't take the scent away I'll abandon clothes outside and hope for the best if it's warm enough, though maybe freezing would be helpful?
I just thrifted clothing a few weeks ago, making sure to smell them in the store. Even with me not being able to detect any fragrance with my nose right up to them, I was only able to make half of them safe to wear at this point.
I re wash with my own brand ( I’m sensitive to strong smells and harsh detergents) then air dry on line for as long as possible. If very ingrained repeat process
Could also use bi carb and vinegar wash
@@cassandraknight8804 thank you!!! will do this!
good idea ! thanks!
Maybe a box spring with storage underneath might be a good idea for you (you would be able to hide out seasonal clothes in there). Sometimes when you see less clutter you are more organized. Also vaccum bags occupy less, but I get it, they are made of plastic 😅
For 2025 I am planning to continue to declare out the house. What works for me is a small areas at the time and just going consistently through the entire house. But what’s even more important don’t bring more stuff in so I am doing low buy. My rule is $200 per month for non-essential items.
I delt with sorting clothing by transitioning to a clothing pallet that can all be washed together with out concern for color bleeding. I also wash my clothes in cold water on delicate to preserve the life of my clothes. I don't own anything white and I don't wear jeans. My personal style is cords, slacks or cargos....
I separate mine into whites, colors and towels. I gave up on lights and darks. i just have a lot of whites every week so it's a full load in and of itself.
i have to pay to wash my clothes. i think id be more mindful of mixing colors and fabrics if i had my own washer, but i also dont think i own enough to warrant the extra water and detergent needed to have such specific washes. i do like getting nerdy about drying things, tho 😊
I heard somewhere that we used to separate color loads because the technology for fabric dyes and detergents wasn't what it is now.
I liked the Taylor Swift reference. ❤
There is great person on maybe Instagram, I see her videos on Facebook and RUclips but they are shorts. She does Mori style, lots of layering and she is a real person sized person
I live in Ohio, I normally break out sweaters when we hit the 40s, and my heavy sweaters (wool) in the 20s.
Wait, when did you switch from using Dropps for laundry?!
Same question I've been wondering since she started promoting them again in a previous video😕 never got an answer
Does anyone also wonder if there is a disorder similar to that of orthorexia (the excessive preoccupation with eating healthy food) in the realm of anti-consumption? Something like, the excessive preoccupation with *products* and ethical consumption?
I’m pretty sure that’s just shades of anxiety/OCD with a focus on specific topic
I separate my washing into pastels, whites, coloureds and blacks.
I like how they are tabs and not pods.
What is the inventory app do you use
I don't fuss too much over my laundry, but at a minimum separating whites/lights keeps them looking brighter and nicer for longer.
I used to think i would have super tidy flat once I moved out. If my dad was away for a couple of days the flat (except my room) would be spotless. I thought this meant I just needed more storage space. Well my wardrobe is constantly moving to the couch and my dinner table has multiple different things on it…
For me, I only wear a sweater if it's -20 C, I take hormones that mess with my heat regulation and I know I'll absolutely sweat to death if it was too warm for a sweater lol. Also, I sometimes wear kandi so that keeps my arms warm enough.
I wear sweaters around 60 but mine are all cotton, so not heavy, I live in SoCal and I have 7 sweaters. But that is all is wear Nov-feb. ❤