45 THINGS TO GET RID OF TODAY (minimalism)

I recently decluttered my entire home and it's so freeing. In this video, I'll talk about 45 things you can get rid of today to start living a more minimalist life.

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[dominiquetheeasyminimalist]

Take back expired meds to a pharmacy so they don’t end up in our water. Take batteries and technology to an eco center. Decorative pillows can get a new cover to change our decor. I love your book idea!

[nordikcajun]

Dull knifes can be sharpened again if it good quality knife. And canned food can be good after expiration date. It depends how it was stored. If lid is popped up it is bad even if not expired yet.

[DemetriPanici]

*“Have nothing in your homes that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.” - William Morris*

[Erika]

I'm so glad to be back! How have you been!?

[elcher]

Less is more. I got rid of so many unnecessary things in my whole house after watching your video..And the result? I feel more productive and I have a much healthier environment. Thanks, Erika!!

[daliwood]

I spent the whole Sunday afternoon cleaning and decluttering my apartment. I found there are many makeup or other items no longer spark my joy but they have taken up my space for years. I finally throw them away or intentionally use them to give them one last chance. I feel much happier and mentally fresh to start everything again.

[CaseyBurnsInvesting]

Wardrobe and books are where I draw the line. Everything else is on the chopping block.

[DemetriPanici]

I’m playing the 30 day minimalism game and it’s been so fun!

[Taingerine]

Dates on canned foods aren't actually expiration dates, they are best by dates. When it comes to best by dates, you're not gonna get sick from consuming the item. It may not taste its best but you don't actually have to throw it out. However, if the can is damaged, disregard the best by date and throw it out. Also, you can resharpen dull knives - rather wasteful to just throw them out.

[janusgates]

You're a breath of fresh air, all these youtubers saying "minimalism is dead" because their channels aren't cool no more need to take note

[FinancialSelfReliance]

It is so therapeutic to declutter and minimalize. Great video.

[dragondog]

I use my bluray player almost every day. Checking out DVDs and blurays from the library for free is cheaper than paying for multiple streaming services to watch stuff. And expired teabags can be brewed and used as a cleaner for wood floors.

[MrdFustang]

I did about 60% of this stuff... Moving towards a minimalist lifestyle feels great 👍

[speciosae]

Recognizing that minimalism is one the keys to long-term income. Great video, Erika!

[brucebanksshow]

Why don't you sharpenen your dull knifes instead of throwing them away. This seems wasteful which would be counterproductive.

[patz]

We sold our home of nearly 20 years and went through this filtering process. It felt so good to donate/sell/toss things that we’d simply stored because we could. Now we rent. This is an intentional plan to retire early. While we are glad of the things we’ve offloaded, there is still so much more to go. Thank you Erika for the inspiration and great advice!

[lowimpactslowliving]

I am also starting my minimalist journey and there are just some things I could not get rid of just yet. But well, in minimalism, they say, "To each his own, " or something like that..

[christineincolour]

Can't wait to declutter as I will be backpacking all of 2022! Thanks for the ideas

[UNKNOWN]

My grandmother had stuff in her attic from 60 years ago. She never threw anything away.

[beckpender]

when you have a dull knife or scissor, sharpen it. there are small devices to use - easily, to sharpen.