😱 EXTREME TOY DECLUTTER | We GOT RID of 95% of Our Toys (Before/After 5 Years MINIMALISM with Kids)

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Are you overwhelmed with toy clutter? Want to start decluttering toys but don't know how to begin? Interested in knowing more about family minimalism and how it can fit into YOUR lifestyle? Then you will enjoy this EXTREME toy declutter before and after motivation video! I am going to discuss our family minimalism journey, how to declutter toys step-by-step, my favorite way to get rid of stuff after decluttering, and more! If you want to know how to declutter and organize toys this is a great place to start - after a massive toy declutter, our family is MUCH HAPPIER and our kids are calmer and -- dare I say it? -- smarter!
We started with a KonMari toy declutter 5 years ago and have gone so far beyond! Looking at these before and after extreme decluttering pictures had me totally shocked. My kids are loving their new minimalist playroom.
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@xiaox3293 2 года назад

Another thing worth mentioning is your children will thank you for decluttering their toys when they're grown up! I'm in my early 20s and have been burdened with the task of decluttering my numerous childhood toys because my parents were too sentimental to do it. I've spent countless hours listing them to sell and give away because I feel environmentally obliged to do so rather than sending them to landfill or donating.

@bw7449 Год назад

@xiaox3293....... wrong they will hate you for make them get rid toys that might be worth $1000's of dollars 40 years from now ...... I wish that i had kept every box and every toy i had from my childhood ....i'd be a millionarie right now .....

@f.d.cwillard4478 Год назад

@@bw7449 you wish you had that broken happy meal toy you played with for the day then lost under the seat and never played with again and is worth exactly $0 like the majority of all kids toys unless they're rich to begin with in which case you have nothing to worry about...?

@bw7449 Год назад

@@f.d.cwillard4478 .....uh no, i grew up in the 1980's our old toys we had back then are worth a fortune now....... and my parents sure weren't rich so that's a false notion ......

@melanieb2132 3 года назад

I dont buy toys, but my mother in law shows love this way.. including garage sale items (she has plenty of money but just cant resist).. there's so much joy shared by grandma giving things, and kids receiving.. im just on the other end swiming in crap!

@pinkroseyrose 2 года назад

My family is like that My parents and my uncle/aunt. They get for Christmas at all the houses full on "santa" I have 3 children. It's always like that plus they get them stuff regularly. I get so overwhelmed. I'm super grateful and it was that way with me growing up bc I was an only child for a very long time and I'm the oldest grandchild/niece. It's really a blessing but a curse at the same time. I've tried toy rotation etc. Now that we're starting school I'm really being the bad guy and saying keep this stuff at your house bc with 3 it's too much. Everywhere is full of "stuff"

@catherine380 2 года назад

Half of my kids’ toys in my House are from grandma ! She gives WAY too many presents for xmas every year and she knows we don’t have the space or storage solutions for it, too. 😵‍💫 I am right there with you on that one.

@Buzzyinmich Год назад

I am literally in tears over here because of the information. My wife and I are in fact so overwhelmed with the amount of stuff! I can’t wait to embark on this journey! You are an awesome human! ❤❤

@NicoKwagmire 11 месяцев назад

OMG- THANK YOU!!! My entire life I've been so good at organizing and these past few years I feel so overwhelmed. I'm sitting here right now having a glass of wine and thinning out the boy's toys while he naps. I'm so sick of picking up a wreck EVERYDAY and this video has helped me find direction and QUICKLY!! THANK YOU!! I'm already feeling focused and like there is light on the horizon! 🙏 Peace and blessings!

@smurph4959 3 года назад

This is great. I find the biggest problem is me, not my boy. I'm so attached to anything he has used 💔 I'm really trying to move past this but it's mega hard for me.

@munirasultana2313 2 года назад

Same here 💔

@mrsbluedsp 2 года назад

Same

@thompson8354 2 года назад

Your child is probably attached to his toys as well, you can declutter without throwing out all his stuff. Switch between toys every few days. Only allow one bin or two allowed out per day. But please don't throw out all your kids toys..

@thompson8354 2 года назад

Children can form attachments with toys, and will notice if you random start getting rid of them, (children aren't just some mindless robots). And to give a child lots of toys than get rid of most of them is kinda cruel.

@marybethg5505 2 года назад

Same and then I feel bad since I am mostly the cause of all the toys or yes I will buy that or this…. And that makes sense about playing longer abs better with less. I need to figure out what and how to get rid of the toys…. Yet keep what matters

@EricaLucasLoves 3 года назад

You always have layered comedy in your videos. The things you say, the text overlays, your faces. Thanks for all the laughs!!

@AtoZenLife 3 года назад

Thank you! I get so many random thoughts popping in sometimes I’ve just gotta throw them in there. 😅🙌

@jeanienelson4701 2 года назад

Thank you for the promotion of selling your toys. Virtually everyone on minimalist groups is telling me NOT to bother selling stuff. But honestly selling it to other collectors or families really helps me deal with the guilt and sadness. It replaces it with seeing the joy of the person buying it, as well as a bit of cash. I also have found that by selling it you clean it up and help insure that it goes to a home where it will continue to have life rather than ending up in the trash or damaged.

@SamiKhan-ev1rl 2 года назад

I need to do this

@Kath-Erina 2 года назад

I totally get what you're saying, but for me persobally its such a huge step to declutter in the first place that once im done, i just want the stuff gone! What's broken/damaged goes into the trash, some things they still kind of like but haven't used in a long time goes to grandma's house so its not gone but also not cluttering up the kids room and they still get to play with it when we visit. The rest thats stikl good ill donate. If tried selling thibgs a few times but it's so much work negotiating with different people until one actually takes it, sending it, going ro the post office... It takes up so much time and you have to keep it around until someone wants it too. Its just not for me. Lol. But everybody is so different so if you fibd it works for you then thats really great and who doesn't love a little extta cash? ;)

@ellamay3816 Год назад

but it ends up in the trash anyway when the next person or the next person or wtv is done with it

@Siures 9 месяцев назад

I sell the big or expensive stuff (grown out bikes, furniture…). I am a working mom and don’t have the time to sell every little thing. What I don’t sell or give to the little cousin will be donated. But if I was a stay at home mom I certainly would sell more, especially some high quality clothes. The problem is (and I am guilty of this, too) that selling needs time and in extreme cases the things wait MONTHS to leave your home and probably will catch more clutter. I actually forgot a basket of things I wanted to donate for a whole year and just recently found them again. And I am on my minimalist journey for eight (starting) or six (seriously starting) years.

@RuthT90 2 года назад

Oh my gosh, I'm a single mum with 2 young kids in a small house and my life is absolutely like your 'before'. I'm so overwhelmed with all the stuff filling my house and the constant mess. Love your very real delivery style, I will be watching more of your videos! X

@flipflopfox Год назад

I used to struggle with so many toys, but before xmas or bdays, we would donate bags of less favorite toys. My daughter gave up all toys except her beanie boos the summer before 5th grade. I kept a few special ones as a keepsake inside a tote with special drawings, school work, and baby outfits. I was a little sad. She grew up quickly and decided she didn't want her toys. She was happy to sell and donate them to other kids who would appreciate them. If you are struggling....they won't be babies forever and will get rid of them eventually. I do agree that fewer toys will be appreciated more, in a world so materialistic that it is important to have gratitude.

@everydaydeandablog 3 года назад

I’m watching/listening to this as I declutter my sons toys and it’s making me so excited because I know that as soon as I’m done I’ll feel way less overwhelmed and so much better. Thank you!

@AtoZenLife 3 года назад

That’s wonderful to hear! It’s going’s to be amazing! ✨👏✨

@HolisticHomemaker 3 года назад

I’ve decluttered so many times and it keeps finding its way back in. I’m finally in that “refining more” stage going from less than most to minimal. Thank you for the motivation ❤️

@AtoZenLife 3 года назад

It’s always a journey. ✨❤️✨

@alison2984 2 года назад

Same I was in that middle stage for so so long... finally breaking through to very minimalist now 🙌🙌🙌🥰

@minimalzebra 3 года назад

Love this ! I grew up with a minimal amount of toys and I love seeing friends and people doing it now with there kids.

@AtoZenLife 3 года назад

Minimal Zebra Great to hear from the perspective of someone who grew up like this! Thanks for sharing! 👍

@minimalzebra 3 года назад

@@AtoZenLife Welcome!

@orobriela 2 года назад

My 4 year old was watching this with me and while watching we filled 2 black bags with toys we don’t need or use anymore 😳 😅 thanks for the inspo Your place looks so peaceful with only what your kids play with

@AtoZenLife 2 года назад

I love that! Thanks so much and wishing you guys both the best 💪

@cantocant2346 3 года назад

My children are in their thirties now. I've been watching tons of decluttering videos for my own home. I have been shocked at the amount of toys the children in these videos have and how much is left AFTER a declutter. It gives me anxiety looking at it and I imagine there are children filled with anxiety in these homes.

@AtoZenLife 3 года назад

I think everyone has their own definition of minimalism, and different thresholds, so it’s always interesting to see what people get rid of versus keep! Good luck with your decluttering.

@TheMisznana 2 года назад

Me looking into minimalism after having a melt down from feeling overwhelmed.

@brittany.demers 2 года назад

You are you to change my life, I know it! I have been trying to do this for so long but something about your story is resonating with me and I'm definitely going to move forward starting now!

@jgerrets7862 3 года назад

This video made so much sense! I have decluttered my boys room since i saw this video, and now he plays longer with the same things. I have only kept the things he really loves and plays with. Now the rest is gone and i love IT!! Tyding his room now costs me five minutes a day in stead of a few hours a week! Thanks for sharing this video, i think a lot of other parents should she this. Groetjes uit Nederland 😘

@simplynej 3 года назад

If I had kids, this video would be my jam...my inspiration. Less to clean and organize.....creativity.....THEM learning to pick up after themselves.....less visual clutter.....less going to a landfill or donation.

@mandywinter6490 3 года назад

I did this a few years ago and did the bin system people thought I was on crack and they kept trying to buy him toys and I kept repeating don't buy him toys my family now sort of respect it but I come from family of horders so it's hard

@AtoZenLife 3 года назад

Good for you for standing up for your beliefs! It isn't easy, esp with hoarders! I have/had a few in my family, too.

@mandywinter6490 3 года назад

@@AtoZenLife sure makes it hard when you're trying to break generations of it I'm 3rd Generation hoarder and my son is 4th generation we're really trying to break the cycle

@AtoZenLife 3 года назад

@@mandywinter6490 I feel you! I am a second gen and I can already see hoarding tendencies in my 7 y/o - we work on it daily. Be strong, mama! 💪

@mandywinter6490 3 года назад

@@AtoZenLife yes its not easy good luck mama

@zzz6valvoline 3 года назад

Same here! It's hard when the family gets offended when we give away toys they gifted us.

@minstrelgirl451 3 года назад

Getting ready for another round of decluttering in my room! 😳 It's overwhelming, particularly in the book department (I really like books...), but for now I'm using the "box it" strategy for what I'm not quite ready to get rid of. And I can't wait to have a room I can actually use to it's full potential! My goal is to get my own things pared down, and then prevent it from getting out of hand with my own children one day. I love seeing your boys play together so creatively! 😊

@AtoZenLife 3 года назад

MinstrelGirl 451 I like that you are thinking ahead! Good luck with the books, they can be tough for book lovers. And thanks for saying that about the boys. ☺️

@minidocstv3339 2 года назад

These vids are SO helpful and motivating I feel like I’m well equipped to get started after watching them especially the questions to ask yourself when decluttering

@danabrown2391 3 года назад

This is one of the very best toy decluttering videos I've seen (along with the Minimal Mom who did something g very similar to you!) My heart breaks for the moms I watch declutter toys and although they do get rid of some, the amount they keep insures everything will be back in a huge mess in a few days...😐

@AtoZenLife 3 года назад

Dana Brown Thank you so much! ❤️ I love The Minimal Mom, but I haven’t seen her video - it’s nice to be compared to her! Getting rid of toys is tough for sure. The thing about this video is I’m showing the progress after five years and multiple rounds of decluttering, but you get to see the end result all at once! I always say minimalism is like a muscle, you need to be constantly working it, stretching it, flexing it, and pushing it to get the best results!

@LS-sg8rb 2 года назад

I'm not a minimalist, and don't want to be - but I want more space and for the things we have to be our favorites. I used this video as inspiration to pare down kid stuff. Thank you, it is so much more peaceful.

@ewaz6169 2 года назад

Thank you! Finally decluterring advice from a parent=someone who understands me:)

@soriayazulali8094 3 года назад

I'm inspired! I've been decluttering since watching these videos. I also started selling instead donating to places that end up selling my stuff anyways. It feels awesome 😎

@hannahgrinder4486 3 года назад

This is one of the best decluttering/minimilist videos I've watched yet! Just best videos in general. Thank you! New subscriber :)

@AtoZenLife 3 года назад

Thanks so much Hannah! Welcome to the fam. 🥰

@Laelin123 Год назад

I think this is the best video of them all! So much value and so many ideas I can use just „off the shelf“. Thank you so much!!

@nordicwithus 3 года назад

We are working on our decluttering! Thanks for the tips. 💕

@AtoZenLife 3 года назад

You are so welcome and GOOD LUCK!

@maikelosorio6117 2 года назад

Hello my wife is doing this but gradually and we really see the change in playing and apreciation of toys play longer also and be more willing to put everything in place so happy kids happy parents

@baerfromthenorth820 3 года назад

This is THE BEST video I've watched after becoming a mom (twice). Mari Kondo helped me so much with the rest of the things, but the toys were the thing that gave me such a huge anxiety and an endless cleaning and organizing routine devoured ALL of my free time. I live in South Korea with my Korean husband, and it feels like if the American kids have 47% of all the book and toys on the planet, the rest of it is definitely owned by Korean kids. So, my struggle to survive (well, mentally at least) led to discovering Joshua Becker and his "Clutterfree with kids", but it just didn't seem real - how is it even possible? And now I finally saw it with my very eyes! Thank you!❤

@thenightfirewitch 2 года назад

Love this video so much! I keep coming back to it for inspiration and motivation to keep my kids clutter under control. Thank you ❤

@AtoZenLife 2 года назад

Thank you for your kind words! 🙏

@Livingthefreelife 2 года назад

Thanks for this Marissa. Toys is the next area I will be tackling today whilst my son is at his grandparents. 🥰

@annamcg928 2 года назад

We decluttered all the way down to like 15 hot wheels, 5 baby dolls, and video games in the house. Outside we have bikes, trampoline, and a pool. My kids play with our chickens more than anything else! We spend most of our free time fishing, hunting, gardening and other fun yet productive activities.

@cookingwithchaos2545 3 года назад

i literally love you. Thanks for the inspiration!!!

@marsbtubesocks Год назад

Such a great video! SO helpful, thank you!

@FaithFilledHomemaker 2 года назад

Great video! I am beyond overwhelmed with all the toys here! I get attached to things including their toys and I hate to get rid of a lot of them..but it’s time now that baby #3 is in the way! I’m honestly not sure I could downsize as much as you, but I’ll shoot for getting rid of most of it! I agree on selling stuff, but will probably do a yard sale for most things even though I could make more on marketplace.. just for sake of my time & then donate the rest! Tfs ❤️

@marthaimmer5675 3 года назад

You have such a great energy and vibe! I'm starting my journey and you are a great inspiration. Subscribed!

@AtoZenLife 3 года назад

Thank you so much for your kind words, Martha, thank you and welcome to the family! ✨🙌✨

@Em-pu2hp Год назад

Thank you for introducing me to Kapla blocks. Now instead of decluttering, I’m here on Amazon ordering more toys! 😂

@zzz6valvoline 3 года назад

This is awesome! We've struggled to continue being minimalist after kids. This helps us out!

@AtoZenLife 3 года назад

Thanks so much! ✨

@manichairdo9265 3 года назад

It might help if you think of the word simple than the word minimal.

@b___randi 3 года назад

Loved this video! It was super helpful and super motivating! Thanks so much! 🙏

@AtoZenLife 3 года назад

Thanks so much for watching! ✨🙌✨

@monicayoung42 3 года назад

I have four kids. I have spoilt them with toys. As a kid I was fostered and hardly had any toys. I wanted them to have s better childhood. I have been decluttering for 2 years now but keep buying them more for Christmas etc I have had a light bulb moment this year. I am annoyed I wasted so much money. It really is a big lifestyle change. We normally take the kids our with us to the shops and they want things and we give in. Now we are not going anymore. I will now not buy them toys for birthdays etc it will be hard but I'm committed and will keep de cluttering.

@AtoZenLife 3 года назад

Aw, big hugs Monica and definitely go easy on yourself - it came from a place of love and know now those things can move on to another place of love ❤️ for other children. It will be some work to get around this (as a recovering emotional hoarder, I feel you) but it can be done! Good luck! 🍀

@awildandsimplelife 3 года назад

Well done! Thanks for the tips! 😃

@EmmaAppleBerry 3 года назад

When theyre older and dont have much "share/group" toys and belongings you can get small trunks for the end of their beds and they can keep just their things in there and when theyre mature enough having a combination lock or a key lock (that you also know or have a spare key for) on the trunk will feel like they have true privacy and safety even if their room is shared or if you are still resposible for going in and out of their room for laundry cleaning etc that way even if they know mum has free access to my room or my brother and i share a room that theyll still have their safe private space thats just theirs and the trunk/container/toy box/military metal box or even old big toolbox is there limit to those things. I love the trunk method since it ages with them you can get it when theyre born and they can take it with them when they move. The best part is it can store anything blankets when theyre babies stuffed animals books toys teenage stuff memory stuff valuables so even if they stop using it in their bedroom they can use it as a coffee table or for their own child. Its very easy to paint it or change out hardware to update too and good solid ones made of wood or metal will last forever which is great because theyre often expensive. I love furniture and belongings that grow with the person and are classic and timeless. I think thats a very minimalist thing to only buy things that are multipurpose long lasting and really earn their keep.

@zoecellis88 2 года назад

I’m so glad I came across this. Right now I’m so overwhelmed by the clutter in my house. Mainly so so many toys, books cuddly toys and kids clothes. It all started 13 years ago when my father who I was so close to died. And I became so sentimental. Keeping everything especially things from my family members because I had the mindset that one day they will die and I need something sentimental from them such as years of Christmas cards, Birthday cards, presents off my grandparents who have now passed away but the gifts I really would never use!. But enough was enough not so long ago and I had someone else to help de-clutter my house without me seeing or I’d of keep saying - no I’ll keep that, no such a person gave me that. I don’t know what was thrown out although I know it’s nothing valuable or too important. And I felt so relieved seeing a tidy space and didn’t have that guilt of what I’d thrown out. But upstairs is next!. The dreaded toy room. I’ve done really well to be honest. I’ve put a lot to the side for charity. My children are lazy and won’t help me! My eldest has said she doesn’t want toys anymore so that’s made things easier to get rid of. It’s mostly their new born baby clothes they used to wear. So I’ve kept just 5 items instead of the 245 items I’ve given to charity

@diamondsandpearls899 3 года назад

I’ve always noticed this with my son but whenever I would buy new toys he would just get overwhelmed with the toys he will play with them make a mess and then never go back into the “playroom” soon as I cleaned it up he’d be back playing with only specific toys so I decluttered all the toys he never plays with and to think I felt guilty for not buying him new toys

@anaalves3658 3 года назад

My family moved continents in mid 2019, I gave away some of my daughter's toys, the books she had outgrown I gave to her preschool for the younger class and all the extra decorative pillows from her room where given to her classes reading corner. It made it easier for her to know where her things were going. I always ask her to help declutter her things, from clothes, to books to toys. Sometimes it takes her a long time to get rid of an item, it always seems to help her if we have some she can pass it on too. I just did a closet clear out and she knows that her outgrown clothes are going to 2 younger cousins ☺️. I need to declutter toys, wish me luck.

@crystalb410 3 года назад

OMG! The intro to this video made me giggle more than it should have. I'll be coming back for more. Lol

@AtoZenLife 3 года назад

Hahaha, thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed. ☺️

@deepaparthasarathy9179 2 года назад

Thankyou so much for this video. Very helpful.

@tortagialla 3 года назад

Thanks for the tips! I’m still working on this - and going through waves of decluttering. I find it’s much easier for my son. For my daughter is a hot mess, so many things and different items 😬

@AtoZenLife 3 года назад

Linda Tieu Different personalities really do matter! Hang in there (signed, a previous hot mess. 😅)

@greenserene2676 3 года назад

Omg. I love your channel, message and home!

@AtoZenLife 3 года назад

Thanks so much for your kind words. 🤗

@enriquebahenarodriguez8573 2 года назад

I'm a dad watching this, thanks for the tips!

@jocelynrl8559 2 года назад

Yooo 😭😂 I felt this so much !!!! The intro made me have a good laugh thanks for that 🤍

@misstw89 3 года назад

My kids have a freaking toy store basically. It's insane. So so much is gifted to them constantly.

@eskilnyman089 2 года назад

I saw it again, love it Marissa❣️ Hugs Jannnike🇸🇪❤️

@itsbriiiyahhh 3 года назад

Ugh we have so many toys in our house! This video makes me really want to sell all their toys 😩 thanks for the vid ❤️

@AtoZenLife 3 года назад

Sure thing, and good luck! :)

@jeannebowes2898 3 года назад

I am always stunned to see how much toys my grandchildren have! Way, way too much. My children had more than I as a child, and we never felt deprived. My children had toys for appropriate child development and were happy. Too much!

@TeachingTinyDisciples 2 года назад

My children love wooden trains and tracks, legos, crafts and such (play doh, kinetic sand, etc), cars, and dress up. Ironically, all open ended play. Who knew 😆 so much easier to keep organized into categories too!

@brozziesparrow 3 года назад

BTW Lego comes in large boxes so your kids can tip the bits into it and build the model inside the box! It helps to open it in a way that allows access from the top! This keeps all the pieces together, and offers a place to store the bits if you pull it back apart.

@AtoZenLife 3 года назад

Brozzie Sparrow We used to have one in the USA, and it was great! Definitely a good playroom storage solution for small spaces! 👍

@loes6839 8 месяцев назад

Kapla is the best toy! Used to play with it for hours as a child. In combination with vehicles and figures, you can build a whole city

@fitnessnbeer9835 3 года назад

Marissa I was thinking of making a similar kinda video and stumbled upon yours. Much appreciated tips! I guess I’ll be the only guy speaking on the topic. Didn’t realize the word is “de clutter” 🤣. Recently recognized that clutter has been a real issue in our household and it’s causing stress. Dumping of the bins, so true!!!

@AtoZenLife 3 года назад

FitnessNBeer FitnessNBeer Welcome to the club! And there are PLENTY of male minimalists you can check out, FYI. Joshua Becker is one of my favs (and he HAS kids), as well as Matt D’Avella. Good luck 🍀 with your clutter! 🙌

@EricaLucasLoves 3 года назад

US kids make up 3% of the population but 47% of books and toys on the planet!? 🥺

@AtoZenLife 3 года назад

A true horror story! 😨

@solagnesanders6000 3 года назад

Okay, if Ericka Lucas watches, than so will I.

@EricaLucasLoves 3 года назад

@@solagnesanders6000 I love Marissa’s channel!

@findingaway5512 3 года назад

And 30% of that number is in my house. 😉

@sarahmuchina1910 3 года назад

@@findingaway5512 this is hilarious the remaining percentage is in mine

@bedanava 3 года назад

Just discovered you and so far love your channel

@sleepingwhale758 3 года назад

Oh my GOODNESS You need more subscribers. Instant fan!!

@AtoZenLife 3 года назад

Woohoo, welcome to the fam! ✨🙌✨ Feel free to spread the word and share my videos if you know someone who would like them...every share helps! ☺️

@danaerakstad7924 3 года назад

Metal Matchbox/hot wheel cars/trucks/tractors & Melissa & Doug plain blocks get played with every day here too. We have little animals & dinosaurs to go with too. The play kitchen is what I want to ditch, with all the things in it, but the kids say they want it... Even though they don't look at it. A month ago I got rid of 4 huge toy things & the kids haven't noticed.

@childofgod8365 Год назад

Amazing clean.

@meliq13 3 года назад

4:48 ... THE GIVING TREE!!! 😃

@karynbeachum5213 3 года назад

Definitely feeling inspired!!! My toddler is only 2 and I worry how much we have

@AtoZenLife 3 года назад

The good news is that starting early is a lot easier for everyone! Good luck. 🍀

@galina_niyazov 9 месяцев назад

Love the comedy part 🤣

@kailebrogan447 Год назад

this is so interesting. I aways thought those were their names. That's so creative.

@jessroooo 2 года назад

Awesome!

@AlexiaHDIntuition 3 года назад

OMG i love your intro LOL you crack me up!! food in the truck LMAO !! you are right few toys is better it's the same with pets actually. Operant conditioning works really well with kids by the way 😉. This is a fantastic idea the toys in the ice i love it !! Have great weekend guys!! See ya

@AtoZenLife 3 года назад

ALEXIA HD COACH - Tout est Beau Dans ma Vie Thanks so much! And yes, I am used to finding weird stuff all over the place as a mom. 😅🤪

@AlexiaHDIntuition 3 года назад

Marissa: Squirrels of a Feather 😂😂 I bet

@calicomm1481 Год назад

As a mom of 5, soon to be 6, this always seems too impossible. We will just always have more “stuff” I’m constantly fighting the wave. I’m not a hoarder and thankfully my kids aren’t either. BUT my MIL is and I always feel so guilty giving stuff away😒

@ninjanessy 3 года назад

My kid just tipped out his toy bag as I started watching it! Of course he isn’t playing with anything he just tipped out and of course it’ll be me who tidies it all up!

@AtoZenLife 3 года назад

ninjanessy Time for some decluttering? 🤔

@catherine380 2 года назад

My child does this too, she always has since she figured out how to tip bins and baskets over. Lol. She’s 5 now and still does it. I make her clean it up though which is always a struggle. 🤦🏻‍♀️ and she is so attached to everything she will be on the verge of tears if I even mention the idea of going through her toys to pick out ones she doesn’t play with to donate. She insists that she plays with everything and every toy is her favorite one.

@GaynorFamilyHomestead 3 года назад

Hey Marrisa, where did you get those blue bean bag chairs? Been looking for good ones for our four littles. Thanks

@522122 2 года назад

I'm doing light version of this right now and was looking for some inspiration. Problem is I constantly argue with my wife while I want to to declutter (not just toys), she wants more / taller warderobes, I guess to put more stuff in it.

@erindoty9448 Год назад

The half-eaten food!!!!! Yes!!! Oh my gosh. I'm glad I'm not the only one. 🙈🙈

@meh5069 3 года назад

I’m going on my 3rd round of toy decluttering, and considering getting rid of even the legos! Lol. They always end up scattered between the abysses, and there are always protests about cleaning them. so now my vacuum will have no mercy😂

@AtoZenLife 3 года назад

Im Sa Hahaha RIP, little LEGOS - we have lost many to the swift and merciless suction of my husband vacuuming without his glasses on. 😂 If you DO decide to get rid of LEGOS you can sell them by the pound on eBay! Easy peasy, keep it up! ✌️😁

@SheemaSherry 3 года назад

before half of this video i’m already about to tear up because... MOOOMMM! Relatable!! 😭😭😭😭😂😂😂😂😅😅😅

@AtoZenLife 3 года назад

Laughing tears and crying tears - they are all mom tears. 😭😂

@SheemaSherry 3 года назад

@@AtoZenLife and mixed with lots of sweats 😂😂😂😂😂😅😅😅😅😅😅

@cleaningwithkarrie2296 3 года назад

Oh man I'm currently going through and decluttering my house I'm trying to live a more minimal lifestyle . I've been filming the process too and it's crazy how much I've accumulated over the years. It's exhausting lol

@AtoZenLife 3 года назад

Wow, it looks like you’ve done a lot of work! It’s so good that you are filming everything, I wished I had filmed everything when I started five years ago - it was TOO overwhelming for me. 😅 Cheers and good luck!

@cleaningwithkarrie2296 3 года назад

@@AtoZenLife thank you im doing the first pass through and then im going through it again after that 🙌 thanks for your tips.

@melissamurnane5473 3 года назад

How can you get more subscribers?! Because your videos are great! The minimal amount of toys left is inspirational. We have loads, but like you started, a lot less than a lot of our friends. I'm afraid my son would notice if we got rid of anything. He has a scarily accurate memory! Love the kapla blocks. Take care xx

@AtoZenLife 3 года назад

You are the BEST! 😁 I hope that people will gradually find and follow me more, as I keep putting out videos and improving. If you know anyone else who needs family minimalism tips, please refer them to me. 😉 Eventually I’m sure your son will notice - you can do the 30 day trial period and see how it goes! If it takes them 6 months to notice (has definitely happened with my kids) clearly they didn’t really need it! Good luck!

@melissamurnane5473 3 года назад

@@AtoZenLife thank you, we are going to try this and use our attic space which at the moment is completely empty (minimalists 😁). At least then if he has a meltdown it's all still there. I'll make referrals where I can! Best of luck.

@AtoZenLife 3 года назад

Melissa Murnane Sounds like a plan on both fronts! After all, kids don’t always know what’s best! ❤️ We have a lot more time together instead of material possessions!

@eveosiris3039 2 года назад

We are living in a hotel right now. I have moved 5 times on a plane with only 3 checked bags (each at the 50lb max) and when she said the recovered hoarder it struck a chord with me. I am watching this so I don't go back to my old ways or get burnt out.

@cabbagemermaid1549 3 года назад

My son had a phase around age 4 of putting play dough into his legos and other toys. Still finding some stuck in the Lego pieces 2 years later...

@emilybryan5996 2 года назад

What about gift seasons? Birthdays and Christmas? How do you handle gifts from extended family?

@quoththeraven13 3 года назад

I need to do this. We have issues with not wanting to let go of toys that were long outgrown.

@AtoZenLife 3 года назад

You can do it! 🙌

@fitnessnbeer9835 3 года назад

I’m a dad and we have the same problem in my house. Attachments to items (that includes mom and dad’s) because there’s gifts, toys purchased on special occasions, and of course there’s money invested. I have a plan and she gave me lots of good tips.

@AtoZenLife 3 года назад

FitnessNBeer I hear you on all these counts...FYI, I I found it helped me emotionally and with financial guilt to sell the clutter! 💰 I have a video on that too, if you are interested. I can tell you from first-hand experience kid stuff sells great, I was making $1000 a month on eBay at one point. ✌️😌

@cullencasa7217 3 года назад

Love it! Where did you get the wooden shelves/ toy bins? Thanks 😊

@AtoZenLife 3 года назад

IKEA! They are birch and white. :)

@melissaeight481 2 года назад

Hahah love the intro 😜

@warrzone370 3 года назад

This was quite pleasant to watch. In fairly minimal with my stuff but the kids stuff is my weakness. My kids have way too much at this moment and Christmas more is coming. :(

@AtoZenLife 3 года назад

Hang in there, it’s a work in progress! ✨🙌✨ The Minimal Mom also has some toy videos that might help you for keeping Christmas sane. Cheers!

@nisharacha 2 года назад

Within the first 30 seconds I decided I needed to subscribe to this woman!

@AtoZenLife 2 года назад

Good choice 😌👍

@SamiKhan-ev1rl 2 года назад

Yey that's definitely me I need to decluttering toys all over flat. My kid has loads of lego oof and clothes and stuff.

@E_class01 3 года назад

Thank you!

@AtoZenLife 3 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@lMcTinal 3 года назад

Hello Marissa, do you have a video about your clothes for children? Do you store them in that drawers I spotted in the video! Anyway, I just found you yesterday or so and I love your content, may I ask what country do you live? Good luck and can't wait to catch up on your videos :)

@kaleighsue8463 3 года назад

Your advise can help non-parents as well.

@katemall9130 3 года назад

Omg I needed you in my life. We are moving from a 4000sqft house to a 1600sqft house I need to get rid of it. I have a 18 month old and I'm 24 weeks pregnant.

@misstw89 3 года назад

Do it now! Minimalizing is so much easier when they are small.

@katemall9130 3 года назад

@@misstw89 it already feels so much better getting rid of so much stuff. I have probably gotten rid of 30 plus pick up truck loads of stuff. Just insane how much we have acquired. I was always good at organizing it but it still was just so much I'd forget about it and leave it in a drawer for years.

@kday97 3 года назад

Hi genuine question, the kids room looks pretty plain, do you allow them to decorate or put up their drawings on the walls?

@maikelosorio6117 2 года назад

Is call minimalist and really help the kids actually focus and apreciate what they have kids dont really care about decoration adults do

@thompson8354 2 года назад

@@maikelosorio6117 the bedroom looks like a mental hospital room, looks extremely depressing

@maikelosorio6117 2 года назад

So you saying minimalist is for people with mental problems 🤔 then keep consuming buying all crap and get yourself and your house decorated to today standars sebd a letter to Marie Condo about getting her in a mental institution then and all who follow her too 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@thompson8354 2 года назад

@@maikelosorio6117 can you read ? I said the bedroom looks like a mental hospital, that doesn't Mean the mom or children are mental patients. Geez fix your brain you weirdo

@maikelosorio6117 2 года назад

If not been a hoarder make me a weardo yes i am thank you, i see you know a lot about mental institution sense you the expert i can argue about it , but if doenst look so overwalm clutter with useless stuff and is clean for me is a 5 start hotel

@Kheshire 3 года назад

I have 5 boys and 4000sq ft of TOO much stuff! You can not fathom the amount. We have so many toys my kids cant even use 2 of the rooms anymore. I am def a sentimental hoarder. 90% of our problem is toys and clothes. I don't get rid of things because I have more kids that will use it. They are preschool to senior. I am planning to just purge somewhat like you did. We just decided to sell our house asap and moving into a much smaller home. I need a reset and just cannot live this way anymore but saying that...I do not know where to start. I did not realize how hard this would be. I cried watching your video (I do not do this ever)...I feel trapped by stuff. Robbed of space time. I feel trapped by memories and the need to hold on to them by keeping things. How did you start? I want what you have now. Thank you for this video...it hit my soul in ways I cannot even put into words. xoxo

@sspiker 3 года назад

I wish I could do this, but my kids are all teens and have their own beliefs. Luckily they are pretty minimal compared to most kids but sometimes I wish it was more so lol

@shanti1983prya 3 года назад

Like for the lego experience :-P and also the content and ur enrgy thanks i'm decluttering little by little my children room . Sometimes with them for the big tornado they are very helpfull. And after that i observe what they are using . Sometimes they ask me "Mommy where is my ...?" and i'm like "hummmmmmmmm" :-P

@robzplace4747 Год назад

I have so much clutter with my kids stuff. My oldest is a senior at Penn State, so I don’t think he needs his legos anymore😂. Problem is I am so sentimental that I cannot emotionally bear pitching it all. It’s just stuff, it’s just stuff, it’s just stuff. I still have some of my own toys. I may be hopeless

@nikkig4847 2 года назад

I'm digging the declutter but I think that's so few!

@alexandreasaunders9300 3 года назад

I’m always trying this but my kids are spoiled from their grandparents. I struggle saying anything because I’m so thankful for it because I never had grandparents, and we were very poor but I HATE clutter. They don’t even play with most of it