Helping Mom Declutter 35+ Years of Clothes - we also discuss feelings of obligatation to keep gifts.

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  • Опубликовано: 23 май 2024
  • #closetdeclutter #decluttering, #simplify, #simpleliving
    It's time to help my mother declutter over 35 years of clothes in her closet. Join us as we talk through the reasons to keep, donate or toss various pieces of your wardrobe.
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Комментарии • 324

  • @shurryma
    @shurryma 23 дня назад +69

    Honestly, this is exactly the type of content I want to spend time watching. Family coming togather to help each other and being gentle, because it's the right thing to do and it's how we should remind each other to act. Love!

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  23 дня назад +3

      Awwww - thanks so much!!! We certainly love our Mom!❤️❤️❤️ Thanks so much for watching!

  • @SK-ki1te
    @SK-ki1te 7 дней назад +6

    I’m glad they respectfully folded and put donations in a box. I can’t stand to see people throw clothes donations in a trash bag like trash! They arrive a wrinkled, crumpled mess at the donation center. Show some respect for the nice clothes and the donation center peoples!

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  6 дней назад +2

      I totally agree! Thanks so much for your comments.

  • @user-gt2qu1tj6z
    @user-gt2qu1tj6z 24 дня назад +43

    What a beautiful thing to do for your Mother, girls.

  • @kathleencremmins286
    @kathleencremmins286 24 дня назад +51

    I want to hug your mom! 💓 The two of you are so loving, caring and respectful of each other's feelings. She so reminds me of my mom. Their items are so neat and tidy and, after a while we don't see the items until you put it someplace else...like piled on the bed. The Class of 1994 T-shirt is amazing! My mom also had many USA shirts and holiday items. Great Job, Mom!

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  23 дня назад +4

      You are so kind. I will certainly give Mom a hug for you! And yes, she rediscovered several things in the process. Thanks for watching and Hugs to your mom, too!

    • @susanstancliff2937
      @susanstancliff2937 23 часа назад +1

      I love this video and the way you all gathered together and went through all her clothes. It got easier as you went.
      I’m 76 and have always bought a lot of clothes and a lot never wore. It did make me feel good to donate so some one else could enjoy them.
      I also was watching some videos of older ladies. One said to shop your closet. It’s been awhile and I found three pretty dressy tops that I’ve only wore one of them once in ten years.I went to the Drs office and she kept saying how pretty I looked! It felt new to me and I had to laugh because I should of been wearing a lot of my clothes that are just sitting in my closet and give some away for someone else to enjoy!
      You’re a very special family! I felt like I was right there with you! Thank you and may Gods bless you all!
      I love the way you bought your mother two new pants! So sweet!
      I’m going to sort my jewelry too! 🙏❤️🕊🌸🦋

  • @simmiedavissimmiesings8185
    @simmiedavissimmiesings8185 9 дней назад +8

    That shirt with the signatures can easily be put in a memory/shadow box and mounted on the wall .

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  8 дней назад +1

      Yes! That is a good idea - thanks for sharing!

  • @aliciataylor4820
    @aliciataylor4820 5 дней назад +3

    My mom was a teacher and retired in 1995. My mom isn’t with us anymore ,she sadly passed away in 2023 at 89 years old. I love that you are helping your mom, she is adorable.🥰 ❤❤❤❤

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  4 дня назад +2

      Thank you! We love our mom SO Much❤️. Im so sorry to hear that your mom has passed…I’m sure this has been a difficult year for you 🥲

    • @angrysenior662
      @angrysenior662 День назад +1

      Same here, lost my Mom in 2009. My Mom kept all the class photos. After she died, I uploaded those onto the school's Facebook page. I got a lot of positive comments about that. You might give that a try, to honor your Mom. The nice comments you get in return are heartwarming.

  • @ForJesus34
    @ForJesus34 23 дня назад +29

    Aw... this was so gentle, sweet to do for your mom! Mom you look good in your new clothes !! You should be very proud of your decluttering that you did...and you did it so well ! I am 72 yrs old and when I retired 2 years ago, I started the decluttering journey. Oh my goodness, I do know how you feel!!... But mom l am with you I feel great now too!! 💜...🦋

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  22 дня назад

      Oh! Thanks so much for sharing about your decluttering journey! I will make sure Mom sees your comments. She will love that! Congrats to YOU for being brave and starting to declutter. It can be so freeing! I really appreciate you watching and commenting. Hope to hear from you again in other videos!

    • @ForJesus34
      @ForJesus34 22 дня назад

      ❤😀

  • @user-mi2hy9kb7e
    @user-mi2hy9kb7e 9 дней назад +3

    Your Mum is a lucky woman having such caring daughters.

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  8 дней назад

      🥰 Awww-thanks so much! We are all SO Blessed to have each other! ❤️🙏😊

  • @Travellingisagift
    @Travellingisagift 21 день назад +15

    Love how you are patient with your Mom. I give away clothes that I have not used for a year and it feels good. Less things, less stress

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  21 день назад +3

      I agree - less things - less stress! Thanks for watching and commenting.

  • @debbiewedoe2564
    @debbiewedoe2564 14 дней назад +4

    Good job MOM !
    You haved blessed many with your donations ❤️

  • @Sapafosterpups
    @Sapafosterpups 23 дня назад +16

    So much better!!! Your momma did great. Can’t wait for the winter closet. Yall seem very kind and supportive of each other.

    • @Sapafosterpups
      @Sapafosterpups 23 дня назад +1

      And I love that Jean dress hanging up!!

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  23 дня назад +1

      We were all so proud of her! And I’m looking forward to helping with her winter closet too. Thanks so much for watching and commenting. Always love to hear from viewers. ❤️

  • @myonlinepresence7833
    @myonlinepresence7833 16 дней назад +5

    Apart from the genuinely loving and warm interaction between a mother and her daughters, the way you talk through the decisions is so helpful. Great questions and reasoning for each decision.

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  15 дней назад +2

      We certainly love our mom VERY MUCH! Thanks so much for your kind words! I really appreciate it!

  • @cindybutler1413
    @cindybutler1413 23 дня назад +10

    the hangers complete the job, lots of work but worth it. the first pass is always the hardest.

  • @crafterdeidra
    @crafterdeidra 20 дней назад +9

    Your mom did a wonderful job on decluttering the clothes in her closet. Love that you put it in rainbow order too.

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  19 дней назад +1

      She certainly did! My sister Amy did the arrangement by color 😊

  • @priceanita
    @priceanita 24 дня назад +7

    Good job, Mom. You did it!!!

  • @user-zv4cj8lr2z
    @user-zv4cj8lr2z 7 дней назад +2

    I am your mom's age, and when I de-cluttered my closet I wanted to throw myself on the floor and have an anxiety attack. I am also a retired teacher and had some of those
    same "school clothes". When I saw you started out with those I yelled, "NO NO" don't do that to her! But your mom was a real trooper and I admire both of you for getting it done. I was also happy to see you rewarded her with the new hangers. I did that also, and it made it feel like a great reward in and of itself! Good job, ladies!

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  6 дней назад

      Awww - thank you so much! You made me laugh with your NO NO! reaction! I wouldn't think of pushing her to get rid of something that means so much! We all have items we need to keep for a variety of reasons. Thank so much for watching and commenting. I'll make sure Mom see's your comment as a fellow teacher! She will love that!

  • @stephaniesemmel8760
    @stephaniesemmel8760 12 часов назад

    Your Mom is a sweetheart and it’s so nice that you’re helping her in a gentle way. ❤

  • @bethyhicks9448
    @bethyhicks9448 23 дня назад +4

    I love the outfit your Mom is wearing. She looks so nice in Turquoise . I can tell she was an excellent teacher. Girls, such a wonderful way to celebrate your Mom.

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  22 дня назад

      Thanks so much for your sweet comments. Mom does look good in turquoise - and she certainly was an excellent teacher! Her grown students always stop and tell me she was their favorite teacher 😍

  • @goldfishsnake
    @goldfishsnake 18 дней назад +4

    this is fun! I usually tell people to put sentimental items (e.g. tshirts you don't wear but want to keep) in a storage box, not in with the clothes you wear every day in the closet or dresser. This way they're stored and safe, but don't take up space in the areas where functional items are stored :)

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  18 дней назад

      Thanks for watching and for sharing your tips. I'm certainly hoping we will be finetuning her closet even further in the future. :-)

  • @lisaann6267
    @lisaann6267 22 дня назад +8

    Turn the hangers backwards& as she wears them turn hanger right way, then she can see what hasn't been worn. and keep a donate box in there. it she tries on and realizes its not comfortable, just donate.

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  22 дня назад +2

      Good tip! Thanks for commenting!

    • @lisaann6267
      @lisaann6267 19 дней назад +1

      @@theroadtosimple new subber, i just came across you when scrolling. :)

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  18 дней назад

      So glad you found me!

  • @suegraham4323
    @suegraham4323 17 дней назад +3

    So nice to see mom smile at the end. It’s obvious she’s happy with the results.

  • @deborahdonovan7892
    @deborahdonovan7892 18 дней назад +3

    I love that your mama accepted your help. Beautiful job!

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  18 дней назад

      Thank you so much! We certainly enjoyed this day together. Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @beverleybarnes5656
    @beverleybarnes5656 14 дней назад +2

    Almost halfway through watching this lovely conversation with subtitles, an item of clothing was relegated to the "donut" box. 😊

  • @margaretvillalpando7722
    @margaretvillalpando7722 23 дня назад +3

    Since I retired a little over a year ago, I have helped my 83 year old mom declutter a lot of stluff from her home but clothes didn't get decluttered too soon because she loves her clothes and was very resistant to decluttering them until later on. She had a lot of long shirts that she didn't need to wear anymore because she couldn't wear high heels and there was a good chance she could have tripped on the shirts. But she finally let go of about 4 trash bags full of shirts and blouses last summer. Prior to that she let go of about 3 trash bags full. She was also running out of space to store all of her clothes. She was buying more and not getting rid of much.

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  22 дня назад +1

      Yes, it is a difficult thing to do - and certainly different levels of difficulty for different people. Glad to hear that you are helping your mom to declutter as she is ready to do so. It took a little while for my mom to be ready to start, too. Thanks for sharing about your experience with your mother - I really appreciate that! And thanks so much for watching.

  • @LaurenSmith-tb6ye
    @LaurenSmith-tb6ye 23 дня назад +4

    She saved all the beautiful colors! Beautiful, curated closet. And, yes, two new pairs of practical pants.

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  22 дня назад

      Thank you! She is really enjoying her new closet - and her new pants! Thanks so much for watching and commenting.

  • @toddylu6869
    @toddylu6869 5 дней назад

    This was such a sweet, wonderful video. Most of the decluttering videos I watch are younger daughters helping younger Moms. But my Mom is 80 now and she wants to declutter. There is a story to each item, that she remembers. I just sent her this video and she called me to see how to turn the sound up on her phone. So precious and we laughed. My Dad is also still kicking around at almost 86. So tonight he went to a local casino for a bit. They have a smaller home now. My Mama, like yours, has lost some weight and now has issues with buttons and zippers due to surgery several years ago. Heck she may read this comment. So she talks about decluttering and the "stuff" keeps her up at night. We went through 1/2 of a shed several weeks ago and I made it a point to tell her that was all we would do that day...1/2 a shed. If it rained we were going to work in the laundry room. So this was well done and so nice that your sisters played a part in supporting her through the process. The pics of her in the new pants at the end were adorable.

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  4 дня назад

      Awww - thanks for sharing about your mom! And Hello Mom if you are reading the comments!😀 Be sure to comment again and let me know how your decluttering projects with her are progressing! Thanks so much for watching and sharing!

  • @lisawilliams9980
    @lisawilliams9980 14 дней назад +2

    I’m so excited to see you all help your mother declutter with her assistance. My siblings and wanted to help my mother declutter her closets, however, she wouldn’t let us. Now my mom is dealing with dementia and she definitely won’t allow us to get rid of anything (knowingly 😉). I have to sneak things out gradually while she’s at the Senior Center. My mom has lost a lot of weight as well, so most of her clothes are too big. She has a lot of fancy outfits that she refuses to give away. She said she’s not dead yet! It’s so overwhelming for her to pick out an outfit, so she has the tendency to where the same thing several days in a row. Her short term memory is really bad so she doesn’t recall wearing the outfit several times. I applaud you all for simplifying your mother’s closet and life. I’ll keep trying. It’s been extremely difficult to see my mother transform to a totally different person. 😢

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  14 дней назад

      Oh my goodness…. I’m so sorry to hear of your mom’s struggles…and your struggle to help her. I cannot imagine the heartache you are feeling…. 😥 Sending hugs and prayers your way for better days. 🙏

    • @janegriswold7583
      @janegriswold7583 6 дней назад

      My best friend of 50 plus years is reacting the very same way in her journey with dementa.Your comments help me to realize I need to let go of what I can't control and focus on my own declutter projects while I can.

  • @Thirikalee
    @Thirikalee 13 дней назад +2

    99 items let go! That is huge! Your mom can be very proud of herself. I could feel her hesitation and overwhelm at the beginning and she did'nt even want to touch the clothes. In the end she got so good with it and to see her exitement was great. Lovely video.

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  13 дней назад

      Awww - thank you so much! She loves her new closet!

  • @unakeane532
    @unakeane532 3 дня назад

    Your mom has some serious style. That yellow trimmed suit jacket was stunning

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  День назад

      Ahhh! Love your comment! I will be sure to share it with her! ❤️

  • @carrie3206
    @carrie3206 19 дней назад +3

    Sweet gathering of you, your mom and your sisters! And your mom looks great in her new jeans/pants! ❤

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  19 дней назад +1

      Thank you!! 😊 We certainly had a great time together. And I agree - Mom looks great in her new, proper size pants!

  • @katl6426
    @katl6426 14 дней назад +2

    Pulling them all out would certainly make me get rid of lots due to the sheer effort of choosing & putting things back 😂 I need to do it that way, instead of just looking through what's in the wardrobe

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  14 дней назад

      You’ve got a good point there! 😀Thanks for watching!

  • @rebeccamc8084
    @rebeccamc8084 18 дней назад +2

    Ah, what a beautiful gentle family, your mum did so well blessing some other ladies with those beautiful clothes!

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  18 дней назад

      Thanks so much for your kind words! I will pass them along to Mom.

  • @home_yes
    @home_yes 8 дней назад +2

    What a sweet video!! Mom did so well and what a great wardrobe 🩷God bless you all

  • @ashjoma
    @ashjoma 19 дней назад +2

    I need to pull everything I have out of the wardrobe. And go through each and every piece of clothing I have as I have way too much. My mum only had exactly what she needed and never wanted much. Now I realise mum had the right approach.

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  18 дней назад

      You can do it! “Mother knows best!” Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts with everyone.

  • @dianneperry2903
    @dianneperry2903 19 дней назад +3

    She needs to get velvet hangers. Let me tell you a trick that helps out in the brain that helps with decluttering. Always lay a white sheet on your bed. When you lay stuff on the sheet and you start to declutter, you see white underneath instead of a pattern and it tricks the brain into thinking hey... I'm getting somewhere faster. if you see a pattern under the clothes as you get to the end it just looks more jumbled. If you see a white sheet, then you have something to look forward to and it looks clean. Hope this helps. Also, at the end .. COUNT the items that are donated. This makes the person feel better about giving it away instead of keeping it and never wearing it.

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  19 дней назад +1

      Great idea about the white sheet! 👍 Thanks for sharing! We did get her some black velvet hangers, and she loves them!

    • @dianneperry2903
      @dianneperry2903 19 дней назад

      PLEASE ASK your sister where did she get her shirt? I want one just like that. You, your mom, sisters are so SWEET!!! She has some very nice clothes.

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  18 дней назад +1

      Thanks for your sweet comments! Amy is wearing a shirt I gave her from my closet last year 😊 I think it probably came from Marshall’s. I really liked it too and wore it for a couple years - but then I noticed I tended to leave it hanging there and not wearing it…. So it went in my donate box. I usually let my sisters look thru my dominations before I take them anywhere. 😀

  • @bethcampbell3988
    @bethcampbell3988 18 дней назад +3

    Love the mother/daughter relationship. We used to do this with my mom and have so much fun.

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  18 дней назад +1

      It was a fun time with Mom - thanks so much for watching and commenting.

  • @mayamcqueen1144
    @mayamcqueen1144 23 дня назад +4

    I had so much fun watching you girls. Great job, Mom!

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  23 дня назад

      Thanks so much!! I’m glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @sherryhudson9075
    @sherryhudson9075 17 дней назад +3

    A statistic is that we wear 20% of our clothing 80% of the time.

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  17 дней назад

      Yep - I believe it! Once you seriously declutter several times you’ll find that the 20% goes up because you only have your favorites to choose from. 😊 Thanks so much for watching hung and commenting!

  • @cherylfavret1717
    @cherylfavret1717 5 дней назад

    Momma was amazing, she’s such a classy woman!!!❤

  • @debbiewechter9718
    @debbiewechter9718 14 дней назад +1

    I helped my Mom do that 5 years ago when she lived in Florida. I moved her back to Ohio 3 years ago and she passed away in January 2024. I miss her so very much. I was very close to her. You two remind me of her and I. God Bless you. Enjoy her as much as you can cause when they are no longer here you will miss her. 😢

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  14 дней назад

      Oh my - I’m so so sorry for your loss. My sisters and our Mom are all very close. I agree - time is so precious. We are So Blessed. 🙏 Thanks for sharing about your mom - and God Bless You, too. ❤️

  • @idid138
    @idid138 3 дня назад

    I'm overwhelmed too. She had everything hung so nice. She could have tried a different approach. Pulling all her favorites out & putting them on the bed, till she had about half the wardrobe on the bed. Then put all the stuff that's left in one rack & hang her favorites back on the cleared rack. Then deal with the not as favorite rack. Maybe keep some things or just box it all to go. She's got a ton of nice clothes, she'll never wear them all. I think it's easiest to deal by picking all your favorites 1st because that part is easy & gives you perspective!

  • @isabellerininger6249
    @isabellerininger6249 18 дней назад +2

    Love it! 99 hangars! Lovely, and thank you for being so helpful to her and explaining that there was no pressure or guilt to get rid of things. 💕

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  15 дней назад

      It is easy to be helpful to someone we LOVE SO MUCH! Thanks so much for your kind words! ❤️

  • @audrey5941
    @audrey5941 4 дня назад

    From one teacher to another,I knew she was a teacher before I saw the July 4 vest! ❤
    Great job letting go! Your spring closet looks so manageable now! 🎉

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  3 дня назад

      Thanks so much! I will make sure mom sees your sweet comment as a fellow teacher ❤️

  • @margewyatt1743
    @margewyatt1743 2 дня назад

    Your Mum is a lovely lady.

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  День назад

      Yes she is. We love her more than words can say ❤️❤️❤️

  • @joanngreen9714
    @joanngreen9714 14 дней назад +1

    A beautiful mom with very sweet caring daughters,god bless all of you ❤

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  14 дней назад

      You are so kind! We love Mom soo much! Blessings to you, too! ❤️

  • @simmiedavissimmiesings8185
    @simmiedavissimmiesings8185 9 дней назад

    Such a beautiful family! Im inspired to keep trying to encourage my 94 year old mother to let go of more.

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  8 дней назад

      Thank you so much! I know - it is very hard for most people to let go of things, myself included. Just continue to be gentle and loving with your encouragement ❤️

  • @kareneachus8630
    @kareneachus8630 9 дней назад

    You have given me incentive to do this. I’m 66 and retired and I have all my clothing from when I worked. Thank You for the inspiration!

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  8 дней назад +1

      Oh! I’m so glad! 😀 You can do it!! Thanks so much for watching and commenting. Please come back and let us know how your closet declutter goes!

  • @alibali193
    @alibali193 2 дня назад

    She is a lovely person. Please help her more ❤

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  День назад

      We agree! She is an exceptional human being! We love her so much and will always be around to help her ❤️❤️❤️

  • @lambsauce1468
    @lambsauce1468 19 дней назад +2

    It looks great. Some velvet hangers would make it look even better.

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  19 дней назад +2

      You are right, and we did get her velvet hangers! There is one quick shot of them at the end of the video 😀. Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @Donna_345
    @Donna_345 15 дней назад +1

    Loved the pace of this video and listening to mom's opinion on why and what to keep. I admired the respect shown.

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  15 дней назад

      Thanks for your kind words! It is important to be gentle when helping others declutter - especially the first time.

  • @lindao1327
    @lindao1327 21 день назад +2

    I loved this. Your mum is so elegant. You were so patient with her. Just subscribed.

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  19 дней назад +1

      Thank you so much! She certainly is a special lady! We are so blessed ❤️. Sending you extra thanks for subscribing- I really appreciate that!

  • @carollynn8415
    @carollynn8415 9 дней назад

    I am encouraged to get it done!
    So WONDERFUL & SWEET the way you all come together to make it happen...one piece at a time.
    Lucky Mom to have such LOVE in her golden years!

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  8 дней назад

      You can do it too! Thanks so much for your kind words. We are all TRULY BLESSED! 🙏❤️😍

  • @patwyatt7776
    @patwyatt7776 21 день назад

    Bless your mom’s heart!

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  21 день назад +1

      Thank you - and we are so blessed to have her as our mom ❤️

  • @ktavolassi
    @ktavolassi 5 дней назад +1

    My Mother would love alllll of that, but she lives in Brazil and I love in Ireland for 20 years. She was here last summer and my elderly friend donated a lot of things to her. She was sooo happy! If she wants to send it to Brazil she would love that, but the price might be not ok.

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  4 дня назад

      So sorry, but her items have already been donated locally. That must be hard for you two - living so far apart.

  • @celticdollface
    @celticdollface 4 дня назад

    How wonderfully natured you are to your mum.. and mum has such lovely taste in clothing, her things are so beautiful...

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  4 дня назад

      Awww. Thanks so much for your kind words. We love our Mom so much❤️❤️❤️

  • @jennyksslr
    @jennyksslr 22 дня назад

    I did this with my Mom in law🥰 what a special time

  • @kimpacker1632
    @kimpacker1632 24 дня назад +1

    That’s amazing!

  • @nolasavedmysoul
    @nolasavedmysoul 23 дня назад

    She did amazing!!! ❤

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  22 дня назад

      Yes she did! Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @Howulikethem23apples
    @Howulikethem23apples 21 день назад

    Such a wholesome video 💗 I love helping my loved ones declutter as well. And it is so nice to see them shine in the things they really love 🌸

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  21 день назад +1

      It is easy to helped those you love, right?! Thanks so much for watching and sharing about your experience.

  • @helenruth5024
    @helenruth5024 10 дней назад

    What a sweet daughters you are. I love how you let her tell her stories and gently proceed. What a doll she is!

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  10 дней назад

      Awww. Thanks so much! We love our mom more than we can say! ❤️ thanks so much for watching and commenting!

  • @elizabethpaul989
    @elizabethpaul989 23 дня назад +1

    Good job. The new hangers are a nice touch.

  • @lyndamadrid-miller695
    @lyndamadrid-miller695 12 дней назад

    That’s SO sweet that her daughters are helping her:)❤👏💪💜

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  12 дней назад

      We love her so much!!! Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @hzharry
    @hzharry 22 дня назад

    Your Mom did a great job…you girls are the best daughters!!

  • @staceysutphin3446
    @staceysutphin3446 18 дней назад +1

    What a life well lived. She worked hard and had beautiful things! Good for you! Don’t feel bad for one second!

  • @robinwalker299
    @robinwalker299 18 дней назад

    Great job ladies helping your mom!!

  • @angrysenior662
    @angrysenior662 2 дня назад

    Just discovered your channel by chance. I loved this video for a lot of reasons. Primarily because your Mom is funny. My late Mom taught school (K-1) and kept "too much stuff" that pertained to looking fun or silly for her classes.
    I grew up in a house with Mom, her folks, and all of us had ONE closet, a door-sized area that we kept clothes for all weather! How did we all in the US get to so many clothes? LOL. I've gone through mine a few times. Our women in the family's rule? If it's not flattering anymore, donate it. Thank you for bringing up if the item was a gift, don't feel guilty. Great tip.
    Love to you all - hug your Mom and have fun together. Mine's been gone since '09, but her funny spirit stays behind. She made her own Mother's Day cards, photographed with silly outfits each year. The inspiration for this was the book, "Mother" by Judy Olausen. I think you'd all get a kick out of it; it's very funny.
    Thanks...Christie/Angry Senior

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  День назад +1

      So glad you stumbled upon my channel! Loved hearing all about your mom! And one closet for your entire family! 🫨 My mom dressed up as a pilgrim each Thanksgiving for her 2nd grade class and made her own ET and Mini-Mouse costumes. Teachers are such creative and special people!! ❤️Thanks so much for watching and sharing!

    • @angrysenior662
      @angrysenior662 День назад +1

      @@theroadtosimple Yes, the good ones are very creative. I'm sure your Mom falls into this category. My Mom made "Easter bonnets" out of construction paper - and they were tied with yarn. Each child decorated the construction paper as he or she saw fit. The big "bunny" ears stood up.
      In our family, it was one closet like that per bedroom, except the master bedroom where my grandparents each had their own closet.
      I hope you look into that funny book I mentioned. I think your Mom would find it funny. Take care.

  • @danabrown2391
    @danabrown2391 23 дня назад

    I LOVED seeing this! Can't wait for the Fall/Winter closet declutter!

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  23 дня назад

      Thank you Dana! Yes, I’m looking forward to doing that too!

  • @cathrynwalliscooper
    @cathrynwalliscooper 23 дня назад +1

    This video was just so sweet. What a lovely family. X

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  22 дня назад

      Thank you so much! We love each other bunches! Thanks so much for watching.

  • @tamarap387
    @tamarap387 18 дней назад

    This was such a lovely video to watch! Love that all you sisters got together to help your mom!

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  18 дней назад +1

      Thank you so much! My sisters and I are SO Blessed!

  • @jeanmarshall0017
    @jeanmarshall0017 24 дня назад +3

    That was fun. Thank you!

  • @normavasquez6704
    @normavasquez6704 23 дня назад

    She did amazing ❤ I love how the closet turned out😊

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  22 дня назад +1

      She certainly did! She loves it! Thanks for commenting!

  • @bettytaylor707
    @bettytaylor707 21 день назад

    Great job mom!

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  21 день назад

      Thank you! I will pass your congratulations along to her! I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment.

  • @kj4tum
    @kj4tum 24 дня назад +1

    Good job mom!🤗

  • @user-rm5ml6dl8w
    @user-rm5ml6dl8w 23 дня назад

    Very sweet.

  • @goodenough6331
    @goodenough6331 23 дня назад

    You are definitely a loving help to your dear Mama. It is very hard to let go of things - even if they do not fit or you no longer like.

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  23 дня назад

      Thank you so much. She is so very dear to us! And yes, it is hard to let go of things sometimes.

  • @sandi6963
    @sandi6963 20 дней назад +1

    Awesome job ladies!

  • @dianech
    @dianech 21 день назад

    How fun! Great job for all you ladies! Wish I had my mom here, we would’ve had fun too

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  21 день назад

      Awww. I wish you had your mom too. We really cherish our time with her ❤️. Thanks so much for watching and commenting.

  • @cherylchastain1962
    @cherylchastain1962 18 дней назад +1

    You have such a sweet mother. I enjoyed watching the process.

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  18 дней назад

      Yes - see is a wonderful mother! Thanks so much for watching.

  • @paulinethomas1611
    @paulinethomas1611 18 дней назад +1

    Lovely interaction between mum and daughter.
    Can I suggest you buy some quality hangers. Dry cleaning wire hangers are the worst possible foundation for hanging clothes long term. I’d suggest flocked hangers that are absolutely flat but sturdy.

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  15 дней назад

      Thanks! We did purchase new black velvet hangers for her the next day 😊 There is a quick shot of them at the end of the video. That really helped complete the project, and she loves them! Thanks so much for watching and sharing your thoughts.

  • @riostar7604
    @riostar7604 15 дней назад

    Way to go! Love this video! Your Mom has great taste.

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  14 дней назад

      Thanks so much - she is a very talented and lovely woman - we are SO BLESSED!

  • @CarmenBeeding
    @CarmenBeeding 23 дня назад

    Thank you so much for sharing this with us. What an inspiration! I decluttered my dresser drawers, now to tackle my closet. Thank you for making it fun!

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  23 дня назад

      Hey Carmen! Thanks for watching - and congrats on your decluttering project. Keep it going! You can do it!

  • @ninacobfeld5808
    @ninacobfeld5808 23 дня назад +3

    So lovely to watch. What a gorgeous, kind bunch of ladies.❤

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  23 дня назад

      Awww - thanks for watching. We certainly all love each other and are SO BLESSED!

  • @jeanstrait2904
    @jeanstrait2904 11 дней назад

    You all were so sweet to your amazing mom. Blessing in your day. ❤️

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  11 дней назад

      You are so kind! She certainly is amazing and we love her soooo much!❤️ Blessings to you, too!

  • @favoritaganca2673
    @favoritaganca2673 22 дня назад

    Well done!

  • @juliemarshall7458
    @juliemarshall7458 21 день назад +1

    Great job! ❤

  • @karenreneemarshall2006
    @karenreneemarshall2006 День назад

    Working on my whole house. Enjoyed the support and tips

  • @susiekerley544
    @susiekerley544 19 дней назад

    This was such a sweet video! Are great.I’ve subscribed and can’t wait to see more videos! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @magdadymek3225
    @magdadymek3225 14 дней назад

    Your mum keeps her clothes so neat! I am amazed! As a person who hates ironing😂

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  14 дней назад

      I will certainly pass your compliments along to her! She let go of several pairs of pants because she doesn’t want to iron anything anymore. Thanks so much for watching and sharing.

  • @cecilemayor4037
    @cecilemayor4037 23 дня назад +1

    Aaaawwwww girl power all 4 of you!!!!❤❤❤❤

  • @jackiefogden3717
    @jackiefogden3717 16 дней назад

    Well done to you all that’s amazing xx

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  15 дней назад

      Thanks so much! It is easy to help someone you love so much!

  • @arethavanhorn7010
    @arethavanhorn7010 15 дней назад

    This was a joy to watch. Your beautiful mom and her three beautiful daughters…The love and patience shown by all warms the heart. She looks great in her new jeans and pants too!😊I’ve been decluttering clothes and it clears the area and the mind!

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  15 дней назад

      Thank you so much! And yes, decluttering is certainly freeing for your mind too!

  • @beverlymartin1414
    @beverlymartin1414 19 дней назад

    Very pretty guest room❤❤❤❤

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  19 дней назад

      I will pass your compliment along to Mom. She has always been a great decorator ❤️

  • @wandadavis2468
    @wandadavis2468 16 дней назад

    Great job!!!

  • @stephaniestivender3916
    @stephaniestivender3916 17 дней назад

    Such lovely ladies

  • @dania6288
    @dania6288 9 дней назад

    Thank you both for being an inspiration. Just the positive motivation needed to go through things I have. 😊

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  8 дней назад

      You are so welcome! You can do it, too! Thanks for watching!

  • @jennifersershen927
    @jennifersershen927 23 дня назад

    Your Mom is beautiful; what a great job she did! I am always getting rid of items as I see that I no longer wear or like.

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  22 дня назад

      Thanks for your kind words. And yes, she is beautiful- both inside and out! ❤️ Kudos to YOU for staying on top of your items!! I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment!

  • @shatimbeecat1960
    @shatimbeecat1960 20 дней назад

    I loved the video. So good to see families working together to help each other the decluttering is great to just relieve some mental clutter off the mind. I’m trying to help my sister in upstate New York. It’s kind of hard to get her to go thru and purge and organize but I know we’ll get there soon.

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  19 дней назад

      Thanks for watching. I agree with your comment about mental clutter, too. I hope that your sister comes to realize that sometimes it takes time to gain the courage to begin - but once you get going - it gets lots easier!

  • @user-rk6by4go5h
    @user-rk6by4go5h 20 дней назад +1

    Awww that looks so fun. I would love to have such a loving family time..your mom looks so kind and fun loving. Blessings❤❤

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  19 дней назад

      Thanks so much. She IS super loving and kind. We are truly blessed!❤️

  • @rogerthweatt3887
    @rogerthweatt3887 8 дней назад

    Good video as always I'm sure your mom is so greatful for your help❤

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  6 дней назад +1

      Thanks Roger! Always great to hear from you!

  • @SewManyThings
    @SewManyThings 16 дней назад

    I just found your channel and I’m so glad I did! You all have such a sweet demeanor. I am not a clutter bug at all..except for my clothes!! So this video was inspiring. I did get rid of some clothing about 6 months ago because I moved into a much smaller place. But I need to go back through and do it again. It struck me how happy your mom looked when she walked into her closet and saw the “after”! It is amazing how we are usually happier with fewer items. Thank you ladies! I’ve subscribed so I’ll see you again! PS Your mom’s two new pairs of pants look darling on her!

    • @theroadtosimple
      @theroadtosimple  15 дней назад

      I’m glad you found me too! And thanks so much for your kind words! ❤️ I’m sure you will find it a little easier each time you go through your clothes. And I agree with you 100% - true happiness comes from relationships and experiences - not THINGS! I really appreciate you taking time to watch and comment. I hope to hear from you again in other videos! 😊