@user-ph3zv9ho1q
My sister has two small boys and she sends out a registry for Amazon to all the family members when birthdays or Christmas comes around. I think is a good idea because it allows the boys to enjoy their toys or clothing according to their age and their likes. Maybe this will help you select what’s best for your baby while communicating with your family members.
@heatherframpton9693
Thank you, Jess! ❤ While you made your snack, I prepped my breakfast. 😊❤️Girls gotta eat! I greatly appreciated your saying about this process taking a number of months & the emotional drain it can have, though the intentions/goals are good. ❤ Yes to working towards my & husband's (Yes, I have a lot more clothes, shoes, etc.) goal for our home...MAINTENANCE DECLUTTERING!! 😊❤💯
@isdeirinnme
We weren't a minimalist family when I was a kid (35yo now), but we did have a reasonable amount of kid things. These parents who look overwhelmed always surprise me by how. much. stuff. and clothes. their kids have. Here's what we had, for 2 kids: - One 18gal storage tub in our room for all our smaller toys - Two containers of Legos bricks, one of our favorite toys. We didn't enjoy the Lego kits as much since they were designed to only work one way. - We each had stuffed animals on our beds, a manageable amount of our favorites - One 4-drawer dresser for both our clothes, plus bulky/out-of-season things in the closet. The closet also held the few bigger toys: stick horse, doll house, etc. - We installed floor-to-ceiling shelves in our hallway for all the family's books: kids books were the bottom 2 shelves, then YA books/longer ones (my dad read out loud to us each night for 30-60 minutes), then my parent's books. We also frequently got stacks of books from the library. My parents never limited our desire to read. - The bottom of one of the living room cabinets was for crafts. It was usually full, but we also used it a lot. Construction paper, fancy paper, glue, markers, colored pencils, crayons, paints and brushes, paint-by-number kits, origami paper and book, etc. - The bottom drawer of another living room cabinet was the costume drawer, which was most of our past Halloween costumes that my mom had made for us. - Card games were in the coffee table drawer and board games were slid under the couch. - Outside we kept both our bikes, both our red wagons, and - not exactly a "toy" - our collection of rocks. We had miles to roam and we would take our wagons to collect "pretty" rocks or "functional" rocks; we kept them under a small tree and we played with them a lot. This feels like a lot written out, but I also wrote out context. It felt like a manageable amount, everything we kept we used a ton, otherwise it got donated. We were responsible for cleaning things up, for picking things out for donation (usually twice a year when we changed out cold/warm weather clothes), and we basically had free play time all the time. We were very self sufficient kids and the freedom to be creative was great. As an adult, I have too much crap and I always feel overwhelmed, like my mind is crowded. I agree with you’re saying that it feels like too much to get started, and on top of that I also recognize ahead of time that the emotions will be a big part of it, especially since my ADHD brain uses objects to jog memories. Also add in the executive dysfunction and the appeal of buying new things. It's all ringing a bell with what you’re saying and true minimalism will never be an appealing thing to me, so your approach to minimalism feels spot on - I just want to already be on the other side of cleaning it all out.
@peachy_reina
"Say no," "Keep walking." 😂😂 I have 5 kids and a husband. I declutter something every day and it's still not enough. I have a problem saying no to free things and letting go of sentimental items. One video on YouTube i watched mentioned that every... Single.... Thing we own will end up in a landfill after we die. And things are not important... Experiences and people are. My kids are. My husband is. Telling this to myself as I'm typing
@drmichelledaf
Thank you for this lovely video. The commentary was so helpful especially decluttering toys and the spiritual aspect of minimalism. Your channel is a blessing.
@kaylieshields7218
I really love what you said in the section about not forcing minimalism (or really anything) on your spouse. I relate a lot to wanting to control my environment and stimuli and what you said inspired me to communicate more effectively with my spouse about how we can work as a team to meet mutual goals. Or help him understand some of my goals and how he can support me in them too.
@dazzleree
Great post! One effective tip I’ve learned is to schedule regular maintenance decluttering sessions. It really helps to keep clutter at bay. Implementing the "one in, one out" rule has also been a game-changer for managing new items. Embracing the white space we've created after decluttering allows us to appreciate the simplicity and helps prevent us from feeling the need to fill it back up. Keep up the fantastic work!
@peachy_reina
Also, that red looks so good against your skin and it's such a cute dress ❤
@sailawaytome
Talking about control in your relationship and the intent behind it is so accurate. I mean yes, you need your partner to be receptive and to grow with you personally and intimately, but I can entirely relate to the "researcher" side and thinking I'm right and you should know that type of thing. We've had MANY arguments about that. Thank you for sharing!
@gingermonette7455
You made great progress! I couldn't help but think some drawer dividers would help keep things in their place and maybe curb the impulse to just 'toss something in this handy drawer.'
@martajanicka5181
Love your videos, you are such a beautiful and wise woman❤ thank you so much for this content, cannot wait to see more😁
@peachy_reina
Sorry, still watching. Me and my husband's relationship was similar.. Especially in the beginning. We were both too young and I was also so controlling. I realize now it was due to childhood trauma, me holding onto the relationship with the tightest grip even though i was being cheated on and then expressing resentment later, i wanted him home or with me all the time, I wanted him to understand me and my perspective, etc. 15 years later...5 kids later... And a couple of big moves out of state... We're finally beginning to really heal.
@DanaZen
I have ADHD and anxiety (like so many other people!) The day I realized that my stuff was fueling my anxiety (literally making me crazy!) was the day the stuff had to GO! I had one anxiety attack where I decluttered all but TWO shirts and TWO pants! (I'm now up to 4 t-shirts, 1 pair of shorts and 3 sundresses!)
@AMcDub0708
9:16 I put clear velcro dots on all my toddlers wood puzzle pieces like that. The soft fuzzy part goes on the piece and the rough scratchy part on the board so it doesn’t stick to the carpet lol. Affix the fuzzy one in place on the puzzle piece and stick the scratchy side onto it. Then press into the puzzle space it belongs in for a perfect Velcro fit.
@Tam-Solo70
Wow! I really enjoyed hearing how you worked with your husband in this journey. I have never considered myself to be a controlling partner but what you said is making me re-think that. WOW..mind blowing. I store my special cords in plastic sandwich bags with sharpie marker labeling what it goes to and keep them in the same place.
@kimbramo5787
Such a good video! So happy I found your channel😀
@AngelissimaASMR
I'm definitely trying not to just purchase things to solve a problem in life. Also, I do love Alima Pure and got away from their products for some reason but I do want to purchase from them again as soon as I use up what I have. That yellow dress is so pretty on you! ✨
@sarah.j.777
I wish I had your complexion it's perfect!
@Michelle-yq2pe
What do you do with tons of large photo albums. I often feel if the photos we all digital it might not be as enjoyable as looking at an actual photo album. I have 3 adult children so I have many large photo albums taking up space.
@jessicarothley