HUGE LIVING ROOM DECLUTTER! So much clutter & it took me several days 🤦‍♀️ Almost had a breakdown

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  • Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
  • Welcome back to another weekly decluttering video ❤️
    In this video I will be tackling the living room, or as we call it Gus’s room.
    The living room is filled with clutter in every corner of the room and the desk and end tables are filled inside.
    Join me while I declutter, organize and clean up this room.
    It won’t be perfect, but my goal with any room is never to make it perfect. My goal is to make it tidy abs function better for our family.
    I would love to hear any any declutrring projects you make be working on. And remember it’s one drawer at a time. You can do it 🤗
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Комментарии • 459

  • @jasminenash9142
    @jasminenash9142 2 года назад +42

    Thank you for sharing real life! I know with a house full of people and animals things can get messy and forgotten about. You could have easily edited out those moments but you shared the whole process. Thank you for making these videos. They are very inspiring!

    • @jodidunnmymessylife1847
      @jodidunnmymessylife1847  2 года назад

      Thank you Jasmine ❤️❤️❤️

    • @mariaesparza88
      @mariaesparza88 2 года назад

      @@jodidunnmymessylife1847 u should paint ur furnitue white with black n the one u had in the basement for ur girl crafit stuff like pencils or paint. Or papers inside there

  • @brandilyynn
    @brandilyynn 2 года назад +27

    Great job decluttering the living room! If you plan to repurpose this room, perhaps the matching lamps could work in your newly repainted master bedroom. If either end table is small enough to fit into the master bedroom, it could be used as a nightstand. Thank you for sharing some glimpses of your lovely Gus with us ❤

  • @jenniferzink8303
    @jenniferzink8303 2 года назад +24

    I am so proud of you for making it through Gus' room. I can only imagine how hard that was. Great job!

  • @cathyjones4701
    @cathyjones4701 2 года назад +12

    OMG! Here you are thanking us for coming back to another one of your videos while all along I'm sitting here as I'm watching this and THANKING YOU for giving us another great decluttering video! I get overwhelmed sometimes with my own decluttering🤦‍♀️, that I look forward to Tuesdays for my weekly motivational fix!😂 just know how much you are appreciated🤗 Looking forward to your Friday video!!!

    • @jodidunnmymessylife1847
      @jodidunnmymessylife1847  2 года назад

      Awe thank you so much Cathy!! I do truly appreciate you for watching. It means the world to me. And to know you enjoy watching makes it totally worth me almost having a meltdown while filming this video 😂

  • @TheCrazyTexan
    @TheCrazyTexan 2 года назад +9

    Loved hearing Tom purr! Also loved hearing Viv play! She is getting so good. Proud of you on this one, I know how hard this room must have been for you. Keep the tennis ball, maybe put it in a glass baseball holder and keep it in the room.

    • @jodidunnmymessylife1847
      @jodidunnmymessylife1847  2 года назад

      Thank you Kimberly ❤️❤️
      That’s a great idea for Gus’s tennis ball!

  • @hellosteph9206
    @hellosteph9206 2 года назад +16

    Great job!! That room has so much natural light...it would be a beautiful craft room and sitting room!

    • @jodidunnmymessylife1847
      @jodidunnmymessylife1847  2 года назад +4

      Yes! Trying to decide if I want to get a craft desk or 2 for Donna and Viv and put it in there 🥰

  • @darksoul578
    @darksoul578 2 года назад +2

    Hello Jodi.. I came across your channel earlier this evening and have been watching video after video. Sorry about Gus. It's hard losing a family member.. even if they are one of our furbabies. Sending prayers and hugs.
    I saw your vlog on your stockpile. After being homeless for a very long time and having to carry everything in a couple bags.. seeing your stockpile made my jaw drop. I don't know where I'd store a stockpile in my new apt. I only have one closet that I could use but it's the only storage space I have. Thankfully I haven't started getting anything for my apt since I'm on a very limited budget. I also have no transportation so I use the Walmart app to get everything delivered. Any advice would be greatly helpful. I ran out of shampoo.. conditioner and body wash this morning.. this afternoon.. the office sent out hygiene care bags to all the residents. There was shampoo.. conditioner and body bar soap that I'm allergic to so plan to donate. I would love to have a couple extra bottles of each. Thank you for sharing your home and suggestions. Sincerely.. a MO grandma

  • @shinechaser
    @shinechaser 2 года назад +7

    Thank you for sharing your stories of Gus 🙏 His spirit lives on through your memories of him. I know it was so difficult to tackle his room, but it looks amazing. I would leave the tennis ball right where it is my friend 🌈💗☀️

    • @jodidunnmymessylife1847
      @jodidunnmymessylife1847  2 года назад +1

      Shine I absolutely am and I caught Tom playing with it while I was decluttering and that made me happy ❤️
      I just have to be careful EJ doesn’t grab it and put it in his mouth. Which may or may not have already happened but we aren’t going to mention that to Gracyn 😂

    • @shinechaser
      @shinechaser 2 года назад

      @@jodidunnmymessylife1847 what she doesn’t know won’t hurt her 😉😂❤️❤️

  • @sherrikisler2759
    @sherrikisler2759 2 года назад

    I am so sorry for the loss of your precious Gus. I am also a fur baby momma and my animals are my kids. They are everything to me. I still have toys from my sweet Cinderella that I lost 13 years ago. I am very proud of you.

    • @jodidunnmymessylife1847
      @jodidunnmymessylife1847  2 года назад +1

      Sherri I can’t imagine parting with Gus’s toys! Sweet Cinderella ❤️❤️
      Thank you so much!

  • @jackieburnett6881
    @jackieburnett6881 2 года назад

    I know how it gets when you have pets! My heart goes out to you for your loss of Gus(your precious fur baby). I still have not gotten over my loss of my fur baby and its been years!! She was not just a dog she was like family. It’s hard! You have done an amazing job with decluttering!!

    • @jodidunnmymessylife1847
      @jodidunnmymessylife1847  2 года назад

      Jackie big big hugs to you! 🤗🤗
      It is so hard! I’ve come to terms with the fact that I’m just always going to miss him so much.

  • @dorischavez3240
    @dorischavez3240 2 года назад +6

    Jodi, the livingroom looks absolutely great. Also, I am thrilled, grateful and thankful to be the winner for this giveaway. I genuinely appreciate all of your motivational decluttering videos and couponing videos. I have learned so much from you and I am forever grateful our paths crossed. Thanks so much for your kindness and light. Take care! XOXOXO

    • @jodidunnmymessylife1847
      @jodidunnmymessylife1847  2 года назад +2

      Thank you so much Doris. So happy to have that room decluttered. And I’m so excited you won ❤️❤️

  • @samanthab1756
    @samanthab1756 2 года назад +2

    Jodi, your confession cracked me up! Love your Gus stories. ☺️

  • @melissatamer9193
    @melissatamer9193 2 года назад +9

    Girl, you don't know how happy I get when I see that you have a new video out. Makes my heart ❤ so 😊 happy. I love watching you. Lol

  • @em......
    @em...... 2 года назад

    So sad about Gus. That really is the saddest thing (this is the first video of yours I have watched). He was a gorgeous boy. Sending hugs.
    Your cats are beautiful. I have five, and I agree, it is therapeutic to pat them and listen to them purr. I love them.

    • @jodidunnmymessylife1847
      @jodidunnmymessylife1847  2 года назад +1

      Thank you so much Em ❤️❤️❤️
      Yes cats are just so wonderful 😻

  • @JulieLeeNH
    @JulieLeeNH 2 года назад

    Great job Jodi! So much work. I would suggest that this living room be converted to the music room. Since both girls plan an instrument, their gear could live in this room and they can practice in there instead of the family room.

  • @deniselewallen6003
    @deniselewallen6003 2 года назад

    Sprayway is my most favorite window cleaner ever. No streaks, less wiping

  • @marybethmyers9674
    @marybethmyers9674 2 года назад

    I am so proud of you for sharing ❤your mess! It's hard to be vulnerable, however your video is an inspiration to me today as I tackle our guest living room! I have boxes galore of things to declutter, our cats destroyed our leather sectional sofa so I got it out of here & bought a sectional from my friend, they are delivering it tonight & I have to tackle this! Plus I have 2 boxes of gifts to pkg. up & send (from Christmas!!) In my defense, my husband had a near fatal motorcycle accident in September & we have 3 teenagers with special needs that I homeschool! The pool table in there is where all our clean laundry ends up & needs to be put away! Funny story 🤣: I accidentally washed & dried a goose down pillow that had a small rip, when I shook out the blanket it was washed with..my living room looked like a flock of geese had been in there!

    • @jodidunnmymessylife1847
      @jodidunnmymessylife1847  2 года назад

      Oh MaryBeth you can do it 👏👏
      Sounds like a lot of challenges for you in the past 6 months! So happy your husband survived 🙏🙏🙏
      Oh my gosh that’s hilarious about the blanket 😂

  • @hmusgrove
    @hmusgrove 2 года назад +3

    So proud of you! It sounds like Gus had a wonderful life, and everyone grieves in their own way. Don’t let anyone tell you different! I enjoy your videos so much. Thank you for sharing.

  • @cindystuder9090
    @cindystuder9090 2 года назад

    Turn the desk into your daughter's craft station and buy an inexpensive printer cabinet for the printer and storage under it for its paper and accessories. Hang your daughters artwork and your grandmother's on the walls in a collage for decoration and inspiration. Also a couple of chairs and a table with a lamp allows for a small area to relax. It looks great jo matter what your plans are!

  • @michellealtschul7380
    @michellealtschul7380 2 года назад

    Lol 😂 OK that story about giving Gus a bath had me laughing 🤣😂out loud. My husband looked at me like I was crazy 😝 😜

  • @maryloomis8075
    @maryloomis8075 Год назад

    Jodi, you are showing the reality of family life esp. with pets. I have an Aussie who leaves enough fur every day to knit a puppy! Not to mention the family who also happen to be artistic. Thanks for the video. Our problem though, are books I don't want to part with.

  • @Jane5720
    @Jane5720 2 года назад

    No, not too real. Thank you so much for showing this part of life, this is common with many of us so we know we’re not alone

  • @donnavandal7604
    @donnavandal7604 2 года назад +2

    Great job Jodi! You had me with tears in my eyes. Our fur babies mean the world to us.

  • @bluegrassgirl2972
    @bluegrassgirl2972 2 года назад +2

    That's great how the Goodwill man knows you!!

    • @jodidunnmymessylife1847
      @jodidunnmymessylife1847  2 года назад

      It’s a little embarrassing 😂😂🤣🤣

    • @bluegrassgirl2972
      @bluegrassgirl2972 2 года назад

      @@jodidunnmymessylife1847 , not at all!! Good for you getting all your stuff out of your home and available to others! You go Girl!

  • @heathercreates8406
    @heathercreates8406 2 года назад +2

    Put a garbage can in every room and empty it weekly. It keeps down on junk just sitting on flat surfaces! Turn ur living room into a work out room! Or a music room. I have bins with each childs name so I can put their memories in them. Also get rid of the trashed couch and chair and look for a free step up on the facebook classifieds! Amazing job!!

    • @jodidunnmymessylife1847
      @jodidunnmymessylife1847  2 года назад

      Yes garbage can in every room is a great idea. Actually have one in there since Donna does her crafting ❤️

  • @lauraann7816
    @lauraann7816 2 года назад

    Hi I am new - I want to start by saying I am sorry for the loss of your fur baby Gus. They are not like a member of the family- they ARE our family members. ❤ You were brave to tackle his room. Clutter is usually emotional to begin with. I am glad I came across your channel.

    • @jodidunnmymessylife1847
      @jodidunnmymessylife1847  2 года назад

      Thank you Laura! They definitely are family member and I miss my Gus so much ❤️

    • @lauraann7816
      @lauraann7816 2 года назад

      @@jodidunnmymessylife1847 I went back in time a little and watched your kitchen drawer declutter. I feel like we are twins we seem to be a lot alike. I have POPITS in my kitchen drawer too. And when you told the Gus shower story and said you put a bathing suit on I said bathing suit? Pffft I would have just gone in naked 🤣

  • @faeriefire78
    @faeriefire78 2 года назад

    Gus seemed like a really good boy! 😍 It hurts so much to lose a beloved dog, and sadly enough two of my friends lost their dogs within a month of each other last year. Both of them had trouble dealing with the fur and toys left behind. Maybe you can find some kind of small wooden box that can store his ball inside and picture on the outside? It seems like that would be something they make. (BTW, I love Sprayway! I have a small cleaning business and I use it for all but one house, and I hate having to use the Windex they want me to use instead. Sprayway streaks far less and I hate that ammonia smell.)

  • @DipityS
    @DipityS Год назад

    My goodness, that was a satisfying declutter and tidy - thank you for the motivation 😊

  • @susanchevrier9288
    @susanchevrier9288 2 года назад

    I cracked up with the chandler behind the chair! Love that one window is cleaned and the other isn’t, the window frame on the couch. Lots of hard work and authentically not perfect. Well done! Best tip: get the donations out that day, same with trash n recycling. It’s empowering and cleansing!

  • @christyb7455
    @christyb7455 2 года назад

    I understand the pain after losing your Gus. I lost my dachshund Dolly on Dec 1st she was 11 yrs old😢 She had her favorite spot she laid in and just stared at me, I still feel her staring at me. It's truly heartbreaking losing a furbaby!!

    • @jodidunnmymessylife1847
      @jodidunnmymessylife1847  2 года назад +1

      Oh Christy I’m so sorry to hear about Dolly. Sending you all the hugs and prayers 🤗🙏
      I’m certain you are missing her terribly.

  • @barbaraweber3084
    @barbaraweber3084 2 года назад

    If I have an extra dirty window first I vacuum it ( yep, even the glass) then I go over it with soap and hot water then I shine it with that spray cleaner you use. The aroma of the spray, I think, is pleasing and lasts a while which is nice.

    • @jodidunnmymessylife1847
      @jodidunnmymessylife1847  2 года назад

      Barbara it smelled like chemicals to me 😂😂
      I didn’t really care for that part but the sprayaway did do a good job on the window.

  • @leashy1204
    @leashy1204 Год назад +1

    If you still have Gus's tennis ball - maybe get a shadow box and put a picture of Gus in there with his ball. 💌

  • @heatherroth7444
    @heatherroth7444 2 года назад +1

    I'm so sorry about your heartache from losing Gus. I'm sure he's cheering you on! You're doing a great job!

  • @madzabinga8382
    @madzabinga8382 2 года назад +4

    Sprayway for the win! It's amazing on mirrors, too! Jodi, thanks for sharing the Gus memories. It was probably really therapeutic for you to go in that space and relive those times.

  • @Janeva08
    @Janeva08 2 года назад +2

    You are fantastic and funny❣️I "was naked", you really gave me a laugh 🤣. Love your decluttering videos. Thank you, love Jannike Sweden 💞🇸🇪

  • @rustysz1064
    @rustysz1064 2 года назад +3

    Perfect smerfect. That room looks amazing!! So much potential there. Now that you can really see it again why not dream/think about all the possibilities for awhile.😌 There's no big rush is there? *Enjoy* the results of all your hard work, you deserve it.

  • @grandmaallison
    @grandmaallison 2 года назад

    Enjoyed your stories and you did such a great job decluttering👍👍👍👍💐🌼🌹🌻🌸🌷🌺🦋 have a Blessed day💜💜💜💜

  • @brittanyrobertson2946
    @brittanyrobertson2946 2 года назад

    Nothing can replace Gus but I like seeing Thom! What a cutie! Our Freddy (goldendoodle) has done a number on our home. My blinds are tore to shreds and when he was a puppy he chewed everything incuding my baseboards. I feel like a lot of people can relate to your home as vulnerable as it is for you! Tyfs!💜

    • @jodidunnmymessylife1847
      @jodidunnmymessylife1847  2 года назад +1

      Brittany I’m sure you’re right. It does feel a little embarrassing when showing all of it 😂
      But I know I’m know I’m not the only one who’s had a dog do lots of damage. As you just shared. Poor Freddy. He’s sorry for chewing the baseboard ❤️

  • @cantocant2346
    @cantocant2346 2 года назад +5

    Enjoyed your stories and you did such a great job decluttering!

  • @renhoek3687
    @renhoek3687 2 года назад

    I just found your channel, and I found it one of the most motivating ones for decluttering! I appreciate you! I feel like we have very similar projects. It hits home!

  • @FoxyOxymoron
    @FoxyOxymoron 2 года назад

    OMG my dog is the same way, he is protective of me and my house. If we are out on a walk he will growl at people, though I doubt he would hurt anyone. And if i don't tell him that the people are coming in are ok or are a friend, a lot of the times he growls and barks.

  • @amandaemerson4466
    @amandaemerson4466 2 года назад

    I lost my dog I had for 13 years in September of last year and we miss her so much. My 3 kids grew up with her. It's been hard to not have her smiles and character anymore. I didn't touch or move her kennel for about 2 months after she passed away. I cried when I moved it the first time. I still almost call out to her sometimes.

    • @jodidunnmymessylife1847
      @jodidunnmymessylife1847  2 года назад +1

      Awe Amanda!! I’m so sorry. I know it’s so hard. They are so special ❤️

  • @jennkey2523
    @jennkey2523 2 года назад +2

    I came across your channel a few days ago and have been catching up watching all your decluttering videos watching a few a day. Wow just wow. Great motivation so glad I found your channel. Great job.

  • @EODSuperDuty13
    @EODSuperDuty13 2 года назад

    Your baby is so adorable. THIS IS REALLY AWESOME MOTIVATIONAL VIDEO

  • @getfitwithkatelyn
    @getfitwithkatelyn 2 года назад

    Hearing your gus stories broke me. My Jr passed in April 2021 he was 15 years old and it was hard. I've been decluttering to and every now and then I'll find something and is just so bitter sweet. Decluttering is def a process. Awesome video!

    • @jodidunnmymessylife1847
      @jodidunnmymessylife1847  2 года назад +1

      Awe Katelyn I’m so sorry!! It’s so hard losing the pups we love so much ❤️❤️❤️
      Sending you hugs 🤗

  • @beckysavino1
    @beckysavino1 2 года назад

    I'm new! Love your videos. I started in the basement and have followed you around the house. I just came to post how sorry I am about your precious Gus. We had a Great Dane named Hondo and he favors Gus. We lost him in a freak accident (words cannot convey what happened) but he was the sweetest goofball. We miss him every day. I know how much it hurts. Carry on and in time things will get better.

    • @jodidunnmymessylife1847
      @jodidunnmymessylife1847  2 года назад

      Hi Becky ❤️
      Thank you so much! I’m so sorry about your loss of Hondo. It is life alerting losing our pets. Sending you lots of hugs 🤗

  • @lornamcnutt8047
    @lornamcnutt8047 2 года назад +1

    I love your decluttering videos cos you keep it real 😀my heart breaks for you over Gus 💞 I love spending time with you I've even started watching your couponing videos and I love them which makes no sense as I'm English and live in London and we don't coupon but I love going shopping with you and as travel is troublesome at the moment I'm making do with going to CVS, Wallgreens and Walmart with you 😀Thank you for sharing you make me happy x

  • @OhKayKayKay
    @OhKayKayKay 2 года назад +2

    Love the windows without the trim and lmao when you were telling the Gus story, I thought, why would she need a bathing suit. Confession time explained it. 😂 Your so funny.

    • @jodidunnmymessylife1847
      @jodidunnmymessylife1847  2 года назад +1

      Kay I hesitated saying I was naked but then I had to tell you 😂😂😂

  • @kyra-simplicitysjourney9281
    @kyra-simplicitysjourney9281 2 года назад

    Hi Jodi. I just found your channel today and am enjoying your decluttering videos. You’re doing such a good job!
    I wanted to give you a suggestion about Gus’ ball. You mentioned about making a Memory Box for you and your husband (Basement Declutter video). Could you put Gus’ ball in your Memory Bin? It sounds like a sweet remembrance of him. I hope that this will help. ♥️
    Best Regards,
    Kyra

  • @robyn-mareepenny2926
    @robyn-mareepenny2926 2 года назад

    Great job tackling a space you've been avoiding. And what a difference inside those cupboards. I think you'll notice the most change when some of the bigger items in the room can be taken out. I think your beautiful boy will often be remembered in that room, however while the couch is in there you are reminded about the tougher times in his wonderful life. ❤ You're doing really well with your hidden spaces. By the way, nothing can brighten my day more than your hello, hello, hello at the beginning. It literally brings me joy when you say that. 🥰

  • @melissahyatt9626
    @melissahyatt9626 2 года назад

    That’s exactly the method Dana K White (A Slob Comes Clean)
    talks about in her books- don’t pull everything out, remove trash, take things immediately to where they go, and then work from there . Super helpful and works great, especially if you have limited time to work on an area. Keep up the great job, it’s looking good. Sorry for your loss.

  • @timekabolden5309
    @timekabolden5309 2 года назад

    Donna could utilize some shelves for her crafting, or a crafting roller cart.

  • @rosac.07
    @rosac.07 2 года назад

    ❤ videos for sure bring motivation helps when u say little sections at a time👏👏👏 and that real people live here. 👏👏👏

  • @pinadelmonico
    @pinadelmonico 2 года назад +3

    Wow great job!! It’s so so inspiring to watch ur decluttering thru ur entire house!! Gus story was hilarious!🥰 as for the room a craft/ office for u & ur daughters would be lovely & useful!!🙏🏻❤️

  • @sandrabaker5257
    @sandrabaker5257 2 года назад

    When I had my in home daycare, I put the plastic toys through the dishwasher. It gets the cracks better and sanitizies then.

    • @jodidunnmymessylife1847
      @jodidunnmymessylife1847  2 года назад +1

      Yes dishwashers are awesome for some many things! I hope to have one soon ❤️

  • @brendatenney8404
    @brendatenney8404 2 года назад +2

    Love this transformation!! I know it was hard to declutter after your Gus. But it'll get a pinch easier as time goes. 😢❤️❤️❤️

  • @niockiminaj101
    @niockiminaj101 Год назад

    You did a wonderful job 👏 💜 ❤️ 🙌

  • @thatscomedyman
    @thatscomedyman 2 года назад +1

    Jodi! Have you considered making it a craft and library/reading room?? That would be so cozy and nice with those big windows

  • @lisafitzpatrick885
    @lisafitzpatrick885 2 года назад

    On my windows with a chocolate Labrador that loves looking out my clean windows. I use that spray but a microfiber cloth & boom done

  • @judyrogers9313
    @judyrogers9313 2 года назад

    My favorite way to clean windows is with vinegar and water with a touch of dawn dish soap. Sprayed on the windows and use newspaper to clean your windows. Perfect streak free windows every time!

  • @josephdaly2015
    @josephdaly2015 2 года назад +1

    Wow that was amazing. I was getting very anxious and overwhelmed until you said you did this over some days. Well done on pushing through because I would have given up. So sorry to hear about your dog. Stay safe and healthy. Mary, Joes wife 👏👍💐

    • @jodidunnmymessylife1847
      @jodidunnmymessylife1847  2 года назад +1

      Oh yes Mary it was way too much for me to do in one day. I think this room took me 4 days 😂
      Thank you so much ❤️❤️

  • @itoshiibaka8267
    @itoshiibaka8267 2 года назад

    I loved the chandelier behind the chair surprise! Hahaha! 😉 You did so well in Gus' room. Sending hugs.

  • @anitabeal2604
    @anitabeal2604 2 года назад

    Seeing that couch and hearing your memories of Gus...brought tears to my eyes. We lost our 8-year-old beagle to cancer in January 2021..1 day before my birthday we helped him cross the rainbow bridge. Once we found out he had cancer...we basically had someone with him 24/7..yes, even overnight the 3 of us took shifts or 4 when my son was home from college. I binged many a series...Queens Gambit (loved it) The Crown..and many others in my overnight shifts. After he was gone...it was 11 months before I could sit in our downstairs TV room because all I could remember was the hard times. Losing a pet is so dang hard!!

    • @jodidunnmymessylife1847
      @jodidunnmymessylife1847  2 года назад

      Oh Anita I’m so sorry!! It is dang hard! Like harder than anyone can even describe. Sending you lots of hugs sweet friend ❤️

  • @mariacastillo3090
    @mariacastillo3090 2 года назад

    I’m upset that this is the first time I’ve seen your channel!!! You’re pretty awesome. Relatable, funny, and seem to have a lot of empathy. Better late than never.

  • @sarahsmom1002
    @sarahsmom1002 2 года назад

    Your videos are relatable and very motivating. I really appreciate your authenticity. You portray real life for many of us, including papers & random stuff on surfaces, in bags and shoved in drawers, cabinets & under or behind furniture, as well as dust, carpet stains, scratched furniture, etc. I can totally relate. A lot of living, with all its inherent messiness & imperfection, goes on in your house & I like that your videos reflect that. As far as I'm concerned, you're "the real deal."

    • @jodidunnmymessylife1847
      @jodidunnmymessylife1847  2 года назад +1

      Thank you so much!! That was a very kind comment and I truly appreciate it ❤️

  • @lisakurzparrish3202
    @lisakurzparrish3202 2 года назад

    I love your transparency, and how very real you are. De cluttering is not for the faint of heart! I have often wanted to cry when I thought I was done, and found more. The emotional toll is very real. I am new here. Will definitely watch more fo your videos!

    • @jodidunnmymessylife1847
      @jodidunnmymessylife1847  2 года назад

      Hi Lisa 🤗 thanks for being here.
      It is definitely a roller coaster of emotions but does feel so good once it’s done ❤️

  • @loriclapper3663
    @loriclapper3663 2 года назад

    Our dogs are our family. Gus deserved a couch too! Proud of you for making your way into this room. Taking the couch out now that Gus is gone will help you move forward emotionally and give you more of an empty slate to work with. Good job on your decluttering! If you don't "need" the space maybe turn it into a crafting type room.

    • @jodidunnmymessylife1847
      @jodidunnmymessylife1847  2 года назад

      Lori it’s funny because during one of Gus’s last vet visits the vet praised me for giving him a couch because he had no calluses where older dogs usually do and he said it was much better for his arthritis to sleep on a soft couch vs even a soft dog bed. I said thanks Doc but Gus choose that couch years ago and I just let him 😂😂
      I had no idea in the long run it was better for him. I just wanted him to be comfy ❤️

    • @loriclapper3663
      @loriclapper3663 2 года назад

      I have a small dog that is nearing the end. I have given him blankets, beds, couches etc but he still prefers the carpeted floor. I remember buying this fancy bed thinking it would be so good for his back and neck. He laid in it for a few minutes then got out and slept on the door next to it. Never got in it again.

  • @katiegiles4874
    @katiegiles4874 2 года назад

    Don't know if you've tried this but I've seen people use a wide laundry basket and put stuff for any other rooms in the basket and go to a coordinating room after that way out saves a bunch of trips.

    • @jodidunnmymessylife1847
      @jodidunnmymessylife1847  2 года назад +1

      No I haven’t but yes I’ve seen that too. I think it’s an awesome for general cleaning and definitely saves trips ❤️❤️

  • @sharonschroeder332
    @sharonschroeder332 2 года назад +2

    Great job that's a real nice room you can really do alot with it

  • @candicemorrison9470
    @candicemorrison9470 2 года назад +1

    Great job! There is such amazing light and space. I would consider a table area with chairs and some storage for a real crafters dream room. An area not set to one particular type of craft, but one that can grow with their interests.

  • @littlemisssunshine890
    @littlemisssunshine890 2 года назад +1

    Great job as always! I bet those green slime things would be great when you detail the interior of your car. Your Gus story was so funny!
    PS I love your accent! 😍

    • @jodidunnmymessylife1847
      @jodidunnmymessylife1847  2 года назад

      Those things just literally ripped apart 🤦‍♀️
      I always get sucked into the as seen on tv type products 😂

  • @ernestinesamuel6172
    @ernestinesamuel6172 2 года назад

    I hope I can get motivated to do my house. It’s so much that I just don’t no where to even start. But I’m going to start this week and my goal is to finish by the end of February at least my room the kitchen and my computer room. That’s my goal.

    • @jodidunnmymessylife1847
      @jodidunnmymessylife1847  2 года назад +1

      It can get overwhelming Ernestine. One drawer at a time ❤️❤️
      You can do it

  • @sarahconner8287
    @sarahconner8287 2 года назад +1

    I'm new here 😊 that was great motivation👍 so sorry about your sweet puppy dog 💜💜💜

  • @mjs.2000
    @mjs.2000 2 года назад

    Such a good job!!. I watched your basement videos also. Just found your channel 😊 sorry for the loss of your baby doggy

  • @karenrogers3685
    @karenrogers3685 2 года назад

    What a job ! Good work. 👍👍😊

  • @iamwhoiamd7056
    @iamwhoiamd7056 2 года назад

    We have a 2 year old black cat named Max and a 5 year old Siamese cat named Angel. Our black cat is so sweet too. Like your kitty.

  • @jld1636
    @jld1636 2 года назад

    I think the donation center you give your stuff to, loves you Jodi.There''s no better feeling than a clean decluttered room...so satisfying.I got my son a new bed for Christmas and yesterday we set it up and shoveled out his room lol. We now have a van full of stuff for donate and the dump and the rest of my house looks like a cyclone hit it.Just my preference, but I hate carpet.Till next video...:)

    • @jodidunnmymessylife1847
      @jodidunnmymessylife1847  2 года назад +1

      Oh that’s so exciting JL 👏👏👏
      I bet your son is loving his new bed and new room. Made me laugh because I can remember my Mom saying that when my sister and I were pre-teen “shoveling out the room” 😂😂😂

  • @valerieryan1500
    @valerieryan1500 2 года назад +1

    Your Gus story is too funny!! I really enjoy your motivation.

  • @ChristianAnneSmith
    @ChristianAnneSmith 2 года назад

    You did a great job; what an emotional room for you.
    I just wanted to mention, as an artist, the space where the couch is has fantastic light coming in. It would be a great place for an easel, if Donna Jean enjoys painting. Or a table with a tabletop easel.
    I really enjoy your videos and you talking about your process.

  • @mindyg6748
    @mindyg6748 2 года назад +1

    Great job at decluttering. Awesome job!

  • @alisebasset8123
    @alisebasset8123 2 года назад

    Progress not perfection is my motto and you have given me a lot of inspiration to keep on decluttering my own home! 🏠

  • @nancyreese9858
    @nancyreese9858 2 года назад

    That for sure was a huge undertaking but so glad you were able to get it decluttered. It really was a transformation, for sure. And I totally understand why it was a difficult room to do, and that of course didn't have much to do with the actual clutter and more to do with the reminders of Gus. It looks amazing though! The room really seems like it would make a great office / craft room. It's very bright and open, which is great for crafting and working. But no matter what you choose to do with it, it's a nice, airy, bright room.

    • @jodidunnmymessylife1847
      @jodidunnmymessylife1847  2 года назад

      Nancy it was for sure the hardest space to declutter! But so so happy to get it done ❤️
      Yes exactly what I was thinking. Possibly getting Donna Jean an actual crafters desk and setting her up a good space in there.

  • @miriamsheeba136
    @miriamsheeba136 2 года назад

    Hello Jodi 🤗💐 I'm new here, first time today, I felt drawn, and next I knew I'm watching, greatly enjoying, and appreciating you taking the time to let us in, into your personal haven, and your way to tackle those messes, I love the story of Gus, God bless your heart and his soul, it's your hello hello hello and warm welcoming voice that got to me, I'm a Mom of 5 Daughters, 3 Sons in law, 4 Grandsons, one Granddaughter, and one Grandson on the way real soon, and I have one cat with gray fur, and white chest fur, and white socks and white nose named "Muschi" she is really sweet ,and I rescued her, and my second oldest Daughter has two dogs, a turtle, and a fish lol 😁, but really, I like this video, and will be researching your other videos too, and can't wait for a new one to come out soon 🤗💕😇

  • @Islandash
    @Islandash 2 года назад +1

    You have so much space said the person who live in a 1100 square feet house! Great job!

    • @jodidunnmymessylife1847
      @jodidunnmymessylife1847  2 года назад +1

      I do! So very grateful ❤️
      Our first house was 1150 sq ft with no storage.

  • @vsgmom
    @vsgmom 2 года назад

    The room came out great! Watching this trying to will myself to get busy organizing my craft cabinets and kitchen. And I should probably clean the window our cat, Peter, sits in for hours each day 🤣

    • @jodidunnmymessylife1847
      @jodidunnmymessylife1847  2 года назад

      Thank you ❤️❤️
      Oh sweet Peter. They leave the cutest paw prints and nose prints for us to clean up 😂

  • @adrianbrianza9725
    @adrianbrianza9725 2 года назад

    Soy brasileña y mi esposo mexicano, cuando nos casamos me vine a vivir en Cancún México, y lo primero que hice antes de venir fue una depuración limpieza y organización de mis pertenencias personales y cuando estuve en casa de mis suegros que en paz descanse hice lo mismo con las pertenencias personales de mi esposo, creíamos que para iniciar una vida en común habíamos que empezar construyendo una historia en pareja sin arrastrar cosas que no nos sería de real importancia y después de 18 años seguimos en proceso. Saludos cordiales y bendiciones 🙏

  • @lilar5806
    @lilar5806 2 года назад

    Hello hello hello Jodi!!! You did an amazing job. I don’t know how you get all motivated to declutter sometimes is hard for me to do it. I also like hearing your stories of Gus and you have a great sense of humor. Thanks for sharing your real life and the issues that we all struggle with.

    • @jodidunnmymessylife1847
      @jodidunnmymessylife1847  2 года назад +1

      Thank you Lila ❤️
      I’m rarely motivated to do it but I know how it feel once I’m done so that pushes me 🥰

    • @lilar5806
      @lilar5806 2 года назад

      @@jodidunnmymessylife1847 yes that is the reward !!

  • @kellycorcoran528
    @kellycorcoran528 2 года назад

    Great job on decluttering Jodi ! You almost make me want to start on my bedroom , I could probably open a store ! Lol, I am so so sorry to hear of Gus passing , He sure had the best family that loved him so much and he loved you too ! Your doing a great job Jodi ! Keep up the hard work ! 😊

    • @jodidunnmymessylife1847
      @jodidunnmymessylife1847  2 года назад +1

      Thank you so much Kathleen ❤️❤️

    • @kellycorcoran528
      @kellycorcoran528 2 года назад

      @@jodidunnmymessylife1847 This is your facebook friend Kelly 🤣🤣🤣 It shows Kathleen on RUclips, my real name must've thrown you off ! Lolol, keep up the great work , your giving me motivation to do my own decluttering ❤️

  • @discovr4me
    @discovr4me 2 года назад

    Great job! 👏

  • @ElizabethJW
    @ElizabethJW 2 года назад

    Just about 10 mins into your video and I had to share how much I love your Gus stories! Loved seeing the big guy in your couponing videos ❤️ Now we get to see and hear your beautiful kitties on your decluttering channel 🤗..thank you for sharing your fur babies with us all!
    My own big guy is 7 years old (134 lbs) and we were just told at his last vet visit he has early onset arthritis. He is having a harder time getting into my car now just like you said Gus was having trouble with too. Your Gus makes me think of my boy so your stories of him always make me emotional..happy mostly! 🤗

    • @jodidunnmymessylife1847
      @jodidunnmymessylife1847  2 года назад

      Thank you Elizabeth! Oh I’m sorry. It’s so so hard to see them age. Hopefully the vet gave you some good recommendations of supplements that will help. Even though the car thing was never good for Gus after the arthritis set in, the supplements and meds did make a big difference just in how he was able to get up from laying down and his overall mobility ❤️

  • @jaynebrandon7184
    @jaynebrandon7184 2 года назад

    Hey I have kind of an idea like you can get shelves either the nine cube or eight and then like one can hold all their markers and pens and so that way they can put it back and then some filing cabinet holders for paper they can put their their drawings and then so they could put it away when you're done and then figure like go to the savers are salvation army and find table where they can sit do their drawings and everything can get put right back in those bin holders so that would work turn it into like their craft room!!👍

  • @cathryncavalli
    @cathryncavalli 2 года назад +1

    Before you throw out the trim to the window, go outside and look at your house as a whole without the trim, does it match the other windows? The room looks so good!

    • @jodidunnmymessylife1847
      @jodidunnmymessylife1847  2 года назад

      Thanks Cathryn 🤗
      I have already done that. All my windows are the same. From the street the trim looks pretty in the window but it just looks so much nicer and bright inside the house without it ❤️

  • @wordsaremymuse
    @wordsaremymuse 2 года назад

    Sorry about Gus. The room turned out nice. My couch is scratched up from my cat and my windowsill is covered with dog slobber and claw marks! I really enjoy your video, and your personality and love your laugh. Have a wonderful day.

    • @jodidunnmymessylife1847
      @jodidunnmymessylife1847  2 года назад

      Thank you so much. Oh what the animals do to our houses 😂 however I wouldn’t change a thing ❤️

  • @kaycee625
    @kaycee625 2 года назад

    I love that you are taking 3 bags a week to the Goodwill!! That is so awesome!!!

  • @jenniferkatafias-luna4637
    @jenniferkatafias-luna4637 2 года назад

    Looks so good, great job. Suggestion: make this space an office/craft room/chill room. Add a couch, or a couple of bean bags. More organization for craft things. I love watching your videos; so real and inspiring.

  • @jsteiner93
    @jsteiner93 2 года назад

    you did a great job with this room and should be proud of yourself; i can't imagine how emotional this must have been for you. losing a pet is so heartbreaking and i can totally understand why you weren't ready to tackle the room earlier ❤️

  • @margaretsofocleous8137
    @margaretsofocleous8137 2 года назад

    i enjoyed this. thanks for the motivation and encouragement

  • @sheamom
    @sheamom 2 года назад

    good job. I would recommend finding a thrift store other than goodwill. There are lots that support different needs - I like a local one that supports women needing rehab. They are able to bring their children with them.

    • @jodidunnmymessylife1847
      @jodidunnmymessylife1847  2 года назад +1

      Hi Christina 🤗
      I think that’s awesome. I personally donate to 2 different women’s shelters, my local church and goodwill. I love that goodwill employees people that are not employable to other businesses so I support them ❤️❤️

  • @minimalzebra
    @minimalzebra 2 года назад +1

    Another excellent declutter Jodi!

  • @minmin-hd9bu
    @minmin-hd9bu 2 года назад

    Jodi, thanks for sharing the Gus memories. he sounded like such a wonderful boy