⚠️DECLUTTERING MY ENTIRE HOUSE BEFORE 2024! ✨Extreme Decluttering Motivation Messy To Minimal Mom

Hey! My name is Natalie and I love sharing about my life as a mom and homemaker/homesteader. Around here we embrace the coziness in the chaos and the magic in the mundane. I believe simple joys and a home filled with love (not STUFF) are more important than "keeping up with the Joneses." I'm glad you stopped by! I hope you find some encouragement and gentle motivation and a cozy corner of the internet that's full of peace.

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[lindseyjenkins]

I had a "comparison is the thief of joy" moment I wanted to share! I saw your dutch oven sitting out on the counter, and I immediately thought of mine that has been sitting out at my home for far too long. I thought "well hers is sitting out because she had used it for cooking; mine is just sitting out because it has a crack in it and I need to figure out the warranty situation, so I'm being lazier..." When you added the commentary about yours being cracked I immediately had a moment where I was reminded of how much grace we sometimes give others but then give none to ourselves. I love seeing the realness of these videos; not being afraid to show the mess and clutter and how you can methodically approach your "progress over perfection". It was what I needed today! ❤

[billieross]

Natalie, I was so happy to hear you mention using "the good china." I recently purchased a full 5 piece place setting, service for 8 plus 6 serving pieces at thrift shop. It was perfect, in the box, still fully wrapped in protective sleeves with cardboard dividers. The box was written in a very shaky penmanship, "Good China - BASEMENT." This china was someone's "I'll use it when" but it was never used. I purchased it for $25 - Noritake China... and I use it every. single. day. Don't wait for tomorrow... use what you love.

[lisapoulsen]

My girls are 16 & 19 and have been in charge of cleaning and decluttering their own rooms for years. But every once in a while I will go in and make their beds and give it a mom clean and you would think I had given them gold…they always notice and appreciate it. It’s like a little treat🥰🥰🥰
Merry Christmas🎄 & see you in the New Year 🥳

[Raising_Arrowsx]

My small win today was I went through the first floor of my house which is my bedroom through the living spaces to the kitchen and into the laundry room and I got a bag of trash and 1 medium box of donations!! Feels good to know that amount of things is out of my space.

[kelliconlan]

Tip for laundry. Set a timer on your phone or actual physical timer (that you take with you or set in central place) for the time that the washer / dryer should be done. Once the timer goes off, immediately go to the washer/dry and change loads of laundry. That really helped me get in the rhythm of laundry and not forget it.

[capellailagan]

22:01 I love how you asked your children permission to enter their space. That is so powerful and you're rocking it as a parent

[laurenamaral]

Congratulations on your ten years ❤. I often work with your videos on shuffle in the background. It’s very relaxing. In those 10 years you’ve mastered your art. Wish you all the best to you and your family and have an awesome Christmas!

[gracewalton]

Hi! Loved the video, as always. My four year old daughter likes to watch cleaning/decluttering videos with me, and when I invited her to join me today she said, "This is my favorite lady!". For a replacement for plastic cups, we use metal ones! We just got them off Amazon, very affordable non breakable option for little ones.

[hollyweaver]

“The hardest thing to get is going “ would be a great quote on merch.

[EJaramillo]

I want to say I love the way you are doing these videos, they aren’t extreme declutters and glad it isn’t advertised as such. You also love how you say you are cleaning and resetting a space. It makes it feel so genuine.

[TrinaFolak]

I so needed this this morning, feeling overwhelmed by all the clutter in my house. I thought I would wait for the new year but your video motivated me to start today to roll into the NY on the right foot; plus you reminded me that just decluttering a small area will lift my mood and get the ball rolling. Your gentle motivation gave me the inspo today, thanks Natalie!

[michalinarus]

♥ Hi Natalie, thank you for your videos. You're the reason I'm constantly decluttering. The 'gentle motivation' approach resonates with me very well, as sometimes my chronic illness prevents me from doing my daily chores. That 'gentle motivation' more often than not gets the ball rolling and in the end feels very rewarding. Especially when you 'ploughing through the day'. Greetings from Poland 🇵🇱 🤗

[laraayres]

Watching this as my husband and I do a reset clean of our whole apartment. Your voice is so calming for this lady who gets overstimulated easily!

[daisybuchanan]

Thanks for mentioning ADHD- I’m 56, just realized this is a factor in my life, and your videos have helped me overcome over the years ! I now have habits and routines and patience with myself that helps tremendously. My home feels great and I honor my limits. Blessings for you and your family in this new year.

[madeleinep]

Aw mommy magic must be a very validating thing to hear. How sweet and genuine that they see it that way from the practices you've developed.

[carylhalfwassen]

I put a bath towel on top of the washer dryer. Then when it is soiled I toss it into the wash to return nice and clean. The towel also preserves the finish.

[steviereybok]

The best thing for me with chores has been that our new appliances all have an app on my phone. It is so nice to get that reminder even when I'm NOT home that the "washer/dryer or dishwasher" is done with whatever. It seriously helps me stay on track and keep up with kids chore progress.

[hellya]

I will definitely rewatch this as I'm decluterring my own house, you are very motivating and your voice is relaxing as well. I feel less overwhelmed listening to you while cleaning. I know, it's weird. But take it as a compliment. I will need a lot of courage to go through my 5y old stuff.

[bbbkkk]

I really like using Mason jars with lids for kids glasses. I use silicone sleeves for when they're younger and metal straws.

[paulajames]

Those flatware are expensive. Thanks for your tips. Love your gentle encouragement.