My SECRET to declutter your home! 💪

Hey guys! Today we are tackling three organization projects using my rules of 20! We start in my linen closet, go through my clothes after giving them a refresh with ThredUp, and then tackle my tiny attic space that has been gathering clutter for YEARS. I can't wait to share all my best tips and tricks for organization and decluttering with you!

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Kathryn "Doitonadime"
P.O. Box 1436
Matthews, NC USA
28106-1436

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[alishataylor]

My grandparents handmade a dollhouse for me when I was a child. I will never get rid of it. Especially now that my grandmother is deceased and my grandfather no longer remembers me. It’s super special things that like that deserve to take up space.

[terrinewton]

I saved many well loved, but still in good shape, toys from my childhood. ( Fisher price castle and the house with all the little people and my original premie cabbage patch doll !!) Last weekend I watched in total joy as my grandson had the best time playing with my old toys. You do not need to get rid of everything.

[thehansons]

As a person with chronic illness, it's difficult to keep up with decluttering and organization. I spent two years with barely enough energy to take care of myself, much less my home. I have a wonderful husband who does his best, but the organization part, especially of the things you don't see out in the open, are just not as important to him as they are to me.
I started feeling a little better than usual in Nov 2023 and decided I would start slowly working on decluttering and organizing. Slowly but surely, working in small 20 min increments, I have managed to go through my entire house and build up my stamina a little! I've been watching your videos for a few years now and put to use a lot that I've learned from you! I thank you for your inspiration and wonderful, thrifty ideas. I hope that you also know that you are enough!

[HelenKerins]

Wow the wire shelf hack and the fact that she didn’t fold the fitted sheets makes me love her even

[angelatruly]

I did not have a great childhood, but I do have a set of 'jacks, anyone remember those?' That have been by my side for over 60 years. Every year I take them out and wonder if I should get rid of them as I am decluttering, but they go right back 😂 (after I make sure the ball still bounces 😜).

[MH_]

In case nobody has told you lately, YOU should consider being a motivational speaker. One of the biggest contributors to depression, anxiety, and physical issues that people deal with boil down to not feeling or knowing that they are in fact, enough. It’s a msg I have come to look forward to every time I watch your videos. Seriously, it’s something you should consider. You’re a breathe of fresh air and I hope you have a fantastic day!

[traciedufrene]

Love the video. Keep the doll house. Your grandkids will appreciate it in the future. Trust me. Those become happy treasures

[lilijustlove]

Okay, I'm Mexican American and my grandma (may she RIP) would come back to haunt me if she knew I threw out old towels. Lol When they got too old to use to dry our bodies, they got turned into rags to dust. And throwing something that could be bought again under $20, would be a smack upside the head. I can hear her now (in spanish)..."we're not rich! Why would we buy another if we already have a good one?!" 🤭
I'm doomed. Just gonna close the closet door and clean something else. 😅

[OrganizeCreateDecorate]

Thank you, Katheryn, for being wise enough to know the value of sentimental items. As we age our memories fade and having things from our past bring those wonderful memories back and give us joy. Extra space can't do that. In fact, it does the opposite.

[whatlolawants]

Kathryn, I'm so happy you kept your things. We seem to live in a disposable society and I think that's a shame. One day your granddaughter will absolutely love them!❤️🥰

[ubfuchy]

When you declutter the things that don’t matter, it creates space for the special, important things like your Kirsten doll. ❤ I like Joshua Becks suggestion on decluttering sentimental things last. I made the mistake of decluttering some special rabbit trophies. Later I did another decluttering sweep and realized I could have kept them after throwing tons of paper that was meaningless.

[julestxmo]

Oh my stars Kathryn... THANK YOU. Thank you for not making me feel bad that mu sheets are not folded "properly" and put inside the pillow case. I could honestly HUG you. I feel so guilty sometimes about the dumbest things. ❤

[KCorrine]

Oh my gosh. What you said about keeping sentimental items is absolutely what I needed to hear. I have a dog bed that I just can't seem to part with. My 2 dogs who used it have passed and every time I see it, I think of them. They were my first dogs as an adult and my kids. I have been struggling with the fact that I should get rid of it because it takes up so much room and is getting no use but I just can't do it. I see them in it every time I look at it. Thank you for reminding me that it's ok to keep things that you have an emotional attachment to.

[deidrebriggs]

So glad you didn’t get rid of the little wood table and chairs! Love the doll house and the doll!

[pamelacrowell]

I now have grandchildren and even 3 great-grandchildren. Even my boys loved playing with tea sets, doll houses, playing dress up when they were little. 1 girl, 3 boys and they all played with everything! She played with guns, cars & trucks, the boys loved playing house on rainy or wintry days. I have saved the favorite toys from my son and daughter and the grands, and now great grands are enjoying too. Mimi (me) always has things that they don't have at home and i get to make new memories with new kiddos playing with older things. Funny story...when the grands were 4 & 5 Iwouldn't bring out the china tea set. My only granddaughter spent some money on a 6 piece plastic Bee Time tea set at Dollar Tree...a very small teapot, smaller 'honey pot' 2 plates and 2 thimble sized cups. One weekend brought her 5 and her 2 boy cousins, 5 & 4, to stay. Not enough pieces to go around and it was near 3 yr old BD .... he cried to play so we went to Target, bought a new, way bigger plastic tea set for him. We ate with that tea set for years! Everything was big enough for cereal, snacks, sandwiches....great investment!!!

[AmeliaUnleashed]

Love that you touched upon it being okay to wait on nostalgia and things that spark joy! I’ve found it feels better when you follow your gut on those items instead of being rational. You don’t want to feel LOSS over the items when you declutter them… you want to feel freedom. So if that’s not where you are yet, wait!

[sarahconnell]

I cleaned out my parent’s house 9 years ago during a Marie Kondo-era. BOY do I regret giving up some of their things. Almost a decade later and I wish I had certain things. You’re young. Trust me, 20 minutes is NOT ENOUGH time to decide if you’re going to get rid of something with deep associations or fond memories. Give yourself 6-12 months, an entire cycle of holidays, etc. before getting rid of things from your childhood or your family. Once gone, you can’t get them back.

[MichelleLopez-gzfz]

We've lived in our house for 30 years and I decided to work on the attic last month. I bring a few boxes down at a time. Years ago you did a video with 3 boxes with save, donate or throw away. I can't believe what we had and were able to let go. Your videos are SO helpful in realizing it's ok to let things go. Big thank you from Michigan!

[JenRoxRat]

I'm glad you kept those toys. So many people are purging SO MUCH stuff that it's like they are giving up their identity/souls. The few things you kept don't take up much space, and maybe 25 years from now you'll have a little granddaughter who' will love to play with them with you. :)

[sharonavinger]

I have been trying to declutter for a few years now. My three daughters who are grown don’t want my stuff! I will never give up my books or my Revlon doll (pre Barbie). Thanks for your channel and another great video!