Tiny Home with Too Much Stuff | Organize with me!
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- Опубликовано: 26 июл 2022
- After one month of living with 5 people in a camper, it's pretty clear - some of this stuff has to go!! I decided that if something isn't being used at least every 3 days, then there is no space for it in here where storage is everything. Today i am sorting through all of our stuff, pulling tons of it out and getting organized!
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Our family of 5 lived in our caravan (Aussie name for trailer) for 6 months between houses. Like you we paired our clothing right down. What was funny was that even once we got into our next home I remember still choosing mostly the same clothes to wear that we had in the caravan!! I realised then how few clothes we actually need to have!🥰 Blessings from South Australia💕🐨
Has anyone suggested rotating the kids clothing? Keep them organized in the house and every week, 2 weeks, how ever long when you take the cloth inside to wash you grab "new" cloth from inside and when the wash is done but the "old" cloth away in the house. That way all the cute things get worn this summer but there not all in the camper.
This was the same thing I thought of. Lol. Hate to see cute kids clothes not worn 💖
THIS
Great 💡
Great idea actually. I use a similar concept for capsule wardrobes, by having multiple 'capsules', it is easier to keep less stuff that goes together, and still have enough for a few weeks. (limited laundry access in my building) This could easily be adapted to kids clothes though, it could even be kept in the laundry room after washing, for easy access later.
That sounds like too much work to me.
Your little boy he is soooooo sweet!! Thank you for letting him say hi that made my day 🥰🥰🥰
Yes, that was SO cute!
Shot of the "found" Oreo's was great. Hope YOU enjoyed a couple after your hard work. 😋
Wow, the “baby” turned into a whole kid 😝 time flies!
Oh gosh, your little man is so big now! I remember when you were pregnant like yesterday 🙊 time goes by! 💕
That's the interesting thing about going on vacation. You live very comfortably with very little. Then come home to all the stuff. Haha I declutter a lot when we come home from vacation. Haha
That little baby is so cute
You're a titan of organization. Your tip about "get started right now" is powerful. No one seems able to keep things in perfect order continually. I hope you're sitting back right now with an icy drink saluting your lovely little nest. Good luck with your renovation!
It's so crazy how much we DON'T need! I wonder how minimal you'll stay when you move into the house! We all have so many extra things so we can procrastinate and not go without, like all the clothes and dishes we can have dirty while still comfortably having more!
My dog was a shoe monster, a simple Rubbermaid container worked great to keep him out and the shoes protected, the one I have has a fairly large lip on the lid so it can sit out and be poured on and not get wet inside!
What’s great idea ! 💡
Agreed. We move mid June and are deep in renovations. So many things from the move were put in boxes marked Not needed until after reno. Now I’m hyper aware that most of those items aren’t needed at all.
We were living away from home in a smaller apartment across the country for over a year. That time helped me start decluttering in the big apartment where we have everything, because I noyiced what I was missing and what I was not missing. Living in the trailer can have a similar function.
I didn't read through all comments so not sure if this has already been mentioned....but for keeping plastic bags roll them the way you do and stick into an empty Kleenex/tissue box. Doesn't take much room and they're neat, tidy, and contained!
What a good idea. I am going to try tha🥰t
I do this in my house! Works great!
Yup, roll up those bread loaf bags and into a pretty box at back door for doggie poop bags 🙂👍🐕🦺
When my kids were little and growing like weeds - so all through elementary school, I limited their clothes to a couple pairs of jeans or shorts in summer, a few t shirts and a couple sweat shirts, give or take. They each had a 'nice' outfit or two, and got a couple new things at Christmas. If you're not buying tons of clothes you can buy a few nicer things (or just save the money because kids don't care as much as we do about these things). Assuming you have a washing machine, you don't need enough to clothe an orphanage, just get through a week. They won't get enough enough wear out of a huge closet, anyway, because our seasons are short and you have to keep modifying. When they came home from school, they had play clothes to change into (we lived on an acreage, so rips and stains). It worked great.
So so true!
I agree, you don't need that much stuff while you're "camping". Noticed in the kids cubbies, they're pretty tall, could fit another shelf in each one, maybe a narrow one. Looks like the cubbies would hold the cloth storage bins or not so tall plastic bins, use as drawers, easier to pull out and keep organized.
Cupboards in the kitchen are also pretty tall, wasted space, could fit another shelf in those areas also.
Plastic storage bins keep items contained and easier to retrieve, just like in the house.
You never need as much stuff when camping, that's part of roughing it and making memories.
Golf! I play once a week, too! I grew up at our local course, my dad was a pro. Your children are adorable. Thank you for taking the time to motivate us. I took to big bags to Goodwill yesterday. g😅
I can’t believe all you’re able to take out. The storage space is very good. I can’t believe how big your boy has got and so cute. They are all growing up so fast. Can’t wait to see your puppy and updates on the house. Stay safe and healthy. Mary, Joes wife 👏👍💪🙏💐
I LOVE this! We stayed in a long-term Residence Inn once and they had 4 plates, 4 bowls, etc. I came home and decluttered duplicate items and it made a HUGE difference.
Thank you truly for being REAL. You make me feel better about the way I go about my day with my family.
We do a month long road trip each year, and the 3-5 outfits worn over and over again by the kids that month makes those outfits so special having been connected with so many memories. I feel so sentimental seeing my kids in those clothes in pictures!
so true!! My daughter wears her rainbow shorts every chance! I only say no once they are super dirty lol!
I'm the same when I think about clothes I loved as a child that I wore to death, having too many options means you're losing the chance of that memory.
I tell you there is nothing like living in a small space to teach us how very little we really need. We had a similar experience after we sold our house and land and lived with family for a few weeks until our rental was available. It made me want to live that way all the time without excess. It is a very freeing way to live!
"Me say hi!" Awwww 🥰😍
Im so impressed at how much STORAGE your camper has!! 😃 We love to camp, and I always say that I think we like it so much because it's so much simpler 💚
We use a plastic bin with a lid for extra shoes. It slides right under the camper. We also use a bin for the shoes everyone is currently wearing. That one lives inside the camper.
You could even do a small, shoe sized bin in the back of each person’s closet/cubbyhole where they have their clothes.
Can you imagine what your life would be like now if you hadn't been working on organizing & a cleaning schedule in these last years. You have so much experience & problem-solving ability. You are able to know what needs to be done to make things better.
thanks for being gutsy and real and showing life as it, no need to apologize for hair! You're not living the typical life! Also love patchwork!
Idea for your cupboards. I used 3M hooks and got some white wire shelving and cut to the size of the cupboard. Put two hooks on each side about 2 inches from front and back. You can turn the shelves upside down so the lip is turned up to keep items inside. Double even triples closet space. Love your videos!
Great idea!! Thank you!!
This reminds me of my backpacking days. For a while I littered the world with my cast-off clothing, because I just took too much stuff. Pack got lighter and lighter.
I do the same thing with my plastic bags, except I wind them around only two fingers, so it turns out even smaller and neater. Your camper is beautiful!
Thanks Steph! My granddaughter is actually living in a trailer with her family of 5 while they save a little money to build their new home. She found that having just one sink to do dishes was a problem, found her a little collapsible sink at Aldi.
Steph, Thanks for sharing your experience with us. A good reminder that we have more than we need of EVERYTHING! It sounds like you are enjoying the journey. The house will be so nice, I’m looking forward to the before and after photos. Thanks for letting your little son say “hi”. So cute.
Your kids will remember that you made this a fun summer. Good for you!
Your son was so darn cute! I just wanted to give him a big 🫂 hug! I guess it's the grandma in me... I'm raising my 3 grandsons!
I think you are doing great. I always have to pull everything out of the camper all the time to reorganize it over and over. It just seems like a lot of stuff but it’s not. I’m so happy to see what you do with the house.
Hi back at him! He put a huge smile on my face. 😃
I think living in a tiny space also forces you to be outside more which is a huge win.
It was when we came home after travelling and living in our caravan for three months, that I looked at our house and was aghast at all the stuff we had that we didn’t need but had to take care of. That started me decluttering and becoming a minimalist. I love handing things on. I’m still on the journey and decluttered some books today. Last year, we travelled across Australia to see our family and state borders looked down, making it difficult to get back to Western Australia. We had an extra two months travelling north instead of south and we did miss our 12 volt fan and some summer clothes as we ended up in the tropics. We made do and I still travel very lightly in our van.
Wow-I can't believe all the stuff you have in that little RV. I recommend maintaining the "the camping outdoors" mind set and leave all the beauty items and extra stuff inside! I see someone had the same recommendation of keeping just a week of clothes or so in the RV; wear them; wash them inside and rotate them for the next 1-2 weeks! Light packing!
This was super motivating and fun to watch, Steph! It made such a difference to get those things out.
OMG!! you have SOOOOO many clothes?! I figured out I don't need more than 5 outfits for any season. I wear just what I really like and it brings so much joy! I think everyone should try it! Good luck! Live your videos! 👍💙
You are a rockstar, Steph. Can't wait until you're back in the house. Love you said:. It was sunny out and that's where you and your children were.
“Me say ‘Hi!’” Awwwww!!!! Hi, buddy!!!
I can definitely relate to this video. My family of 5 lived in a camper trailer for 20 months while our home was being remodeled due to hurricane damage. I hope I'm never put in that position again. So thankfull to be back in our home.
Wow. I needed some inspiration. Amazing how you were living in such a small space with 3 children, spouse, and a puppy.
My older daughters are struggling because we are nearing the end of the summer and they still want to buy cute summer fashions. I can't blame them because they are at an age when wearing those clothes is so much fun. I remind them that there are only 7 days in the week, and they typically wear the same things over and over, so It's not practical to have more than a few outfits. That definitely prevents our laundry from piling up. I wish we had a camper! It looks like so much fun! Can't wait to see your home renovations. Thanks for the new video.
That is EXACTLY how I have been rolling up my plastic bags for YEARS!! So much neater and take up lest space.
And your little boy is so cute! Tell him "Hi" from the RUclips people!
You are so brave (maybe a little crazy) to get a puppy when you're planning to live in a camper for the summer with 3 small children. You are a wonder woman for sure!!
This is so helpful! All of your videos are 🤩 but I’m getting ready to move my family into a camper, so seeing realistically what you’re using is great! Thank you!
That's great when kids help out.
you did amazing! this is core minimalism! our child also has only 5 outfits per season and it s so much easier plus almost all the clothes are really worn out at the end of the season! happy summer!
You would love the organization ideas/hacks at Dollar Tree for small spaces 😀
Way to go! It is true just how little we really need to function in our homes. You are inspiring!
Hi Steph! So happy to have new video! I love your camper! Can’t wait to see what you have done with house
Hi! It’s coming along for sure!!
This was really enjoyable to watch. For the shopping bags, I use an empty Kleenex box to poke them in. Works like a charm. Looking forward to watching your Reno update.
Wow! It's great to stay on top of things! I can't wait to see your renovated house and your new shop/barn!
Love all the great ideas & being real. One thing that helps me is some plastic shoebox bins, or baskets, or cardboard box even to keep like items together. Ex. One kids clothing, dish towels, ziplock bag. If I have stuff sitting on a shelf it tends to get messy but if there’s a container my family puts stuff back bettter.
I love your little one saying "HI".
You’re doing amazing!!! When do we meet the puppy!!!??? ❤️❤️❤️ your son is soooo gorgeous and getting so big!! The girls are angels too ❤️❤️
How about rotating the clothing every 2 weeks? So at least everything gets worn before they grow out of it? Since it is in the house, would that be too hard to manage? I don’t know the conditions over there, it may be “crazy talk” 😂 looking forward to seeing you soon!! Have a wonderful summer !!!!
If the clothes are hung they stay neat and you can easily see what they have or use labeled baskets to easily pull out grab and go! Best of all it is all contained 🙃
Great job keeping only what you use.
So nice to see an update, very exiting with the kitchen being finished soon! :) I am a huge fan of not having too much stuff. It is much easier to keep things clean and tidy when you don't have tons of clutter around. I have started my own decluttering project this week, and it is obnoxious how much stuff you can fit in one closet (and never really use). I know your camper situation is just temporary, but it really is freeing to have just the things you need/value - things just go so much smoother. Looking forward to more updates. :)
That's a lot of stuff! Such a good feeling to get that out and get some breathing room back.
Oh myyy Goodness!!!!!! The bag donut! I thought I was the only one left on planet earth who does that! My favorite lady taught me that when I was only 16 and since then she has passed away. I cannot help but feel like I’m somehow dishonoring her if I don’t put my bags away as bag donuts 😂 It’s cool to see someone else who knows this trick!
One benefit to smaller space living is you can get the messes under control so much faster than in a big space! Like to do one of these projects in my moms house it can take a whole week (as I am currently cleaning out her pantry closet that is a walk in and larger than. My own. Clothing closet.....and she has stuffed every bit of kitchen stuff from both of my grandmother's kitchen's and one of my sisters who moved into this closet along with her own stuff.) I'm talking floor to ceiling of a massive basically pantry ROOM sized closet. It's a nightmare and has filled an entire hallway probably the size of a camper in the clean out process. I am seriously only at the deep cleaning and painting the empty space step today....half my pickup truck bed is full of donations and I've filled at least3 massive trash bags. I'm miserably procrastinating so seeing you cover so much so fast is totally. Motivating me lol best wishes and one day....you will look back on "the summer you lived in the camper" as one of the best summers of your life! Congratulations on your new remodeling and best wishes to you and your family XoXoX onelove.
Just wanted to wish you luck on the decluttering project. :) It takes a while, but it is sooooo liberating when you are done! I am just me, but I have started my own decluttering project, it is obnoxious the amount of (often never used) stuff you can fit into even a small closet, lol.
I adore you. I have a mountain of clothes waiting for me… You’re my light in the tunnel👏👏
So happy for a video from you. I have been looking forward to watching it, all day 😊
My girls and myself always want to wear our same cute outfits anyway. So I'm a minimalist at heart but especially with clothing. I have 1 tall hamper for 4 girls. I do their load about every 5-6 days. And it just makes life so much easier. And they can find their favorite outfits easier! Even my 2 yr old has started to pick out her favorite outfits and won't wear what I pick out. So I need to go through her drawer and get rid of the things she is refusing to wear.
I was just thinking of you yesterday. Glad all is going well. Thanks for sharing🥰💐🌞🌛💗✝
I love how well organised you are.
Your little boy is so cute. x
I just got to brag a little bit😜I ran into steph today 🥰 I definitely didn’t think I would run into a RUclipsr, especially in the place that I live in. It was nice to meet you steph 😊
Your son is absolutely adorable!
You can keep your bag donuts in an empty ziplock box to keep them all together neatly 🥰
I try to be as minimal as possible in our home, but when we are away in our caravan, it always strikes me as to how little in life we need! One pot and one frypan and we can cook great meals, same as everything else in our van. It really does show you, you don't need much to be very comfortable in life. Hope you're enjoying your Summer - Jo from Australia xxx
This was awesome, we just bought a new camper and love your organization and comments/ideas. Thank you ❗
😊 your little boy is so sweet. I really tried to pack light for our holiday and there's probably still some things I didn't need to bring. Great video!
Excellent job!!! Very encouraging
I was ready to jump up and get rid of half the stuff in my kitchen that I don’t need. I live alone. I have enough stuff to put out a spread for half the neighborhood.
its incredible how fast it builds eh?
Your videos are great. You inspire me to clean/organize right along with you!
You are such an inspiration!!! You will be back in your beautiful "new" home in no time!!!! It will all be worth it!!!
I just love watching your videos Steph, so down to earth, thank you 👍
Great job whittling down your stuff in the camper!❤
Steph you are amazing! I enjoy your videos. Always inspire me!
Oh my word! Your little man is soooo adorable 😍
You may find that minimalism suits you following this! If so, your house will be so peaceful & refreshing. It really will affect the ease & flow of your life ;)
For some reason, your channel hasn't been coming up, so this is the first time I've seen you in a while. I can't believe how big your children are now!! Your little boy is just scrumptious!! Good luck with the reno! Xxx
I think you're doing an amazing job, Steph! I miss our camper. I can't wait to see your renovated home! XXOO ❤️
That was quite a lot of stuff you pulled out! 😲
You realize how little we really need after living in a camper. We had to do this after a hurricane messed up our house. We stayed in a camper for about 7 months.
He is so adorable, Hi 👋 😄. As I'm watching your video, I realize you're correct about clothes. I have a closet full of clothes that I don't wear and the ones that I do are always in the laundry. Time for me to downsize. ❤
Love your decluttering and Fly Lady videos Steph and your house reno looks amazing! Have you considered how much easier everything might be if you had a lot less stuff though?
yes! 100%!!
It's amazing how much stuff you can cram into a camper isn't it? My daughter keeps her shoes inside the cubby behind the bunk ladder. My husband and I keep our shoes in a little cubby that is below the bed in our camper. We also saved a ton of space just by using only washable dishes instead of paper plates and plastic silverware which is more environmentally and budget friendly anyway.
Hi Steph, nice and motivating video, as always! Will you show us your new puppy in one of the upcoming videos? I love dogs and I‘d love to see her :)
Absolutely!! She is a ball of energy!
What a gorgeous little boy you have!‼️💕
So motivating!
I actually fold my bags and if they don't fit in my little box which is about 3" square, they don't stay. I love the donuts. I'll have to teach my daughter because I know she won't be a folder when she has her own place.
Great job!! 😀❤
Wow that was impressive how much stuff you realized you didn't need! Great job!
We say ‘hi’ back! 😊🐶🐾🥏Can’t believe how big your little guy is getting! Thanks for the motivation, good luck with the renovation!
Thanks for sharing!!!
I was curious to know how sleeping is going? We are a large family ages (6kids) 2-14 and I’m nervous about our first October rv trip and getting everyone to sleep decently and without waking others up… any advice? Also thank you so much for sharing!!! 💜
Hi :) thank you for this video :) exactly what I needed to see Today :) !
It'll be interesting to see what you do when you move back into your home. We'll see, will you go back to having more or decide you love the extreme minimal lifestyle? Obviously, some things will come in, like the baking pan you'd probably use more in cooler months and things you use only once or twice a month. I spent 6 weeks living in a motel and it's surprising how little one actually needs from day to day.
You have such a sweet little guy!
Theres this idea that if you can live in a vacation rental with the stuff you bring, thats all you really need.