20+ COMMON Things Your Home DOES NOT NEED! (minimalism, simple living)

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Today I'm sharing 20+ common things your home does not need! You can declutter these items today. Click here for a clean & tidy home! www.youtube.com/@tarynmaria_?... #decluttering #minimalism
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@tarynmaria_ 3 месяца назад

Today I'm sharing 20+ common things your home does not need! You can declutter these items today. Click here for a clean & tidy home! www.youtube.com/@tarynmaria_?sub_confirmation=1 Items mentioned: Bambooee paper towels: amzn.to/3Svs3c4 Nutribullet blender: amzn.to/3SeJZpU Join my mailing list for emails that will make your life easier! eepurl.com/iB2aE2 Decluttering playlist: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-_St9jcbHTJc.html Time saving cleaning hacks playlist: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-UBE4zX00wGc.html Cleaning Routines playlist: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-X_RMuFRn9Ak.html

@wrhenshi 20 дней назад

April >

@Fae88856 3 месяца назад

I periodically box up my old vases and return them to a local flower shop where they can be reused. My florist loves them!

@tarynmaria_ 3 месяца назад

That is so great!!

@katehenry2718 3 месяца назад

PErfect recycle !!!

@anneanderson3397 3 месяца назад

I do the same thing! Our local florist loves receiving them back to reuse.

@joannanangle4876 3 месяца назад

What a fab ideax

@Loribelle 2 месяца назад

I’ve never thought of taking the vases there.

@HeatherRose_ 3 месяца назад

When my son was in kindergarten I had to buy some fabric for a little project he was doing in class. I put the excess in the bottom of my sewing basket. It's still there. He's now 41.

@mollykrieg2510 3 месяца назад

LOL

@tarynmaria_ 3 месяца назад

This gave me a good laugh - I love it! Thank you for sharing :)

@cmbooks2000 3 месяца назад

Why is it so hard to get rid of craft supplies?

@mangoyacho 3 месяца назад

@heather_rose_ Thats so funny🤣 Thanks for sharing your experience. I found your post so endearing as I am busy decluttering my home as a first time empty nester.

@debrafrakes6479 3 месяца назад

lovethissssss

@elaineforan4751 3 месяца назад

Reuseable bags live in my car. I only overbuy bags because i left mine at home. Storing them in the car means i have them when im shopping.

@tarynmaria_ 3 месяца назад

Thank you for sharing!! :)

@cmbooks2000 3 месяца назад

My trunk is full of reusable bags. I always forget to bring them into the store with me.

@solidstate9451 2 месяца назад

I have sewn a special bag for them that hangs in my car so they don't fly around in the car. I fold the and fit them and it looks very neat.

@user-ey8ud7lu3d Месяц назад

Mine stay in a big bag, in the trunk

@emeff5786 Месяц назад

Use them to haul stuff to the thrift store and leave them there. Oh, she says that later in the video! ❤

@cherylpeterson1 3 месяца назад

I used all my plastic grocery bags in my waste baskets! Saves me money 😀😀😀

@rachelbennett9150 3 месяца назад

Me too! And for picking up dog poo. I am mad our grocery store only has paper bags now, which are useless. We just burn them.

@woofer13 3 месяца назад

I have an old house that used to have a very drafty basement. Our pipes froze a few times in the winter. I took lots of the plastic grocery bags and shoved them into all the cracks. We've never had frozen pipes since.

@yadiaag7771 2 месяца назад

Yeah but most people get 15 to 30 bags per trip. How many bags per week do you use? How many do you use per week? How many times do you shop per month? So many people complained about this issue in my state too. Everyone realized they don’t use that many bags compared to how many they needed. I haven’t bought a bag in MONTHS and I use the ones my brothers buy once in a while and I’ve never been out. Also if you use the collapsible box bags they carry a lot of items, are organized neatly and don’t kill your hands like the plastic bags. Putting away items are also much faster and you don’t have to deal with the mess of 30 freaking bags. Overall it benefited our family far more than hindering us.

@cherylpeterson1 2 месяца назад

I never have more than 5 bags per trip, they are neatly in a bag holder in my entry, and I use them regularly. You do you, I’m happy recycling.

@rachelbennett9150 2 месяца назад

I've never had more than 10 bags on a trip, and usually much less. I keep them in a bag holder in my mudroom and use them for trash liners in 5 rooms, trash bags for our cars and picking up dog poo in the yard. They get used!

@paisleyhunter 3 месяца назад

Just a gentle reminder... please dont donate broken items, items you would not buy, or worn out. Donation centers throw out 75% of donations. Please dont make more work for them.

@tarynmaria_ 3 месяца назад

Thank you for the reminder! :)

@user-yx9sp3sq8p 3 месяца назад

One man's trash is another man's treasure. There are many people who shop at donation centers for broken items that they can restore, re-purpose, or use as parts for other items. Not everyone is looking to only buy yoga pants with tags on them.

@paisleyhunter 3 месяца назад

@user-yx9sp3sq8p I think you missed the point. They throw away 75% of the donations they get. Im a drug and alcohol first contact for the Salvation Army, it's not just yoga pants they save. The amount of trash they get is wasting their time, when they could be restocking shelves with actual items people want.

@Drakcirlm 3 месяца назад

@user-yx9sp3sq8p Check with the place you're donating to first. I run a charity shop in the UK and we have a lot of rules about what we can and can't sell. If it's broken it can't be sold.

@chrisjohnston7403 3 месяца назад

@@user-yx9sp3sq8p I volunteered at a charity thrift shop for many years, and I can assure you, NO ONE wanted to buy things that were broken. No one came in looking for broken items to fix. Please do not use donation shops as a trash can. Just throw it out.

@ONLY1KUDWE 3 месяца назад

I am so much happier after I've decluttered. The feeling of less stuff is SOOO freeing. You just feel light.

@tarynmaria_ 3 месяца назад

So very true!

@morrisfamily68b Месяц назад

I will never get rid of my rice maker. Using the stove requires me to watch it carefully. The steamer can be left alone and has auto shut off. To each his own.

@tarynmaria_ Месяц назад

Thanks for sharing!

@Allegedly..Angela 25 дней назад

I love my rice maker! Use it ALL the time

@7Write4This9Heart7 15 дней назад

Same! You can pry that thing from my cold, dead hands! A pot on the stove is the worst! X'D

@marywemigwase3354 13 дней назад

Agreed . Steamer guarantee rice perfection .

@marywemigwase3354 13 дней назад

@@7Write4This9Heart7your killing me smalls 🤣🤣🤣

@margaretwhitmer2715 3 месяца назад

I use Dawn dishwasher liquid for nearly everything, including the toilet. If it's safe enough to wash oil-soaked birds, it's safe enough to clean my house.

@tarynmaria_ 3 месяца назад

I so agree!

@hockeygirl8401 3 месяца назад

I need small toiletries. They are a blessing for any food bank or homeless shelter. I collect them and give them away in the homeless kits I make

@tarynmaria_ 3 месяца назад

That’s fantastic!

@angellady7773 Месяц назад

We brought all of ours to a Church that was making up Bags for the Homeless people with Toiletries, Clothing, Socks, Shoes, Snackbars, Foods, few Btls of Water, Pocket Bibles, some of us typed, printed cards or letters to put in Bags too etc... (NO $ because they might use for Alcohol, Drugs, Gambling and that is exactly what some of them said to us, that they didn't want any Temptation that made them Homeless in the 1st place)! It was so very sad 😢 there was so many more than we thought! GOD BLESS US ALL EVERYWHERE, EVERYONE BLESS GOD! AMEN 🙏🙏🙏 😇

@christinerush Месяц назад

Great idea , wonderful ❤️

@leaterry1504 Месяц назад

I also do bags for the homeless ministry I volunteer with! It's such a blessing to help the homeless!

@cathyann6835 Месяц назад

My granddaughters use them to wash plastic baby dolls, lol. Keeps them busy.

@melissac.5948 3 месяца назад

Love all these suggestions! My husband and I are in our 70s, and unfortunately we’ve had to buy items like long-handled electric scrub brushes, long-handled reachers/grabbers, safety ladders, and rolling carts to transport items while using a cane, etc. But, we no longer store items on any of our top shelves (why ask for trouble?). That required a LOT of decluttering. We are changing our overhead light fixtures to LED ceiling lights - we’ll never change a ceiling bulb again!!! We got rid of all area rugs, as they are trip hazards, and so much extra work to keep clean. We’ve really cut down on decor and artwork. It’s so much less work for us now. And our environment is much calmer. When we want seasonal decor, we usually just display fresh flowers, greens - items found in nature. We come up with a few easy-but-special displays each season. We’re also going to hire a cleaning service who will come occasionally to clean our “public” rooms only. That means locking anything we don’t want seen or taken into our bedroom closet (bedroom to be locked). This seems like a small chore, but actually requires a lot of thought and effort. Even though we made these changes because we’re old, I think younger people would appreciate making them, too. After the initial planning and work, home life will be easier, simpler, and safer.

@brookedoyal78 3 месяца назад

Great advice 😊

@tarynmaria_ 3 месяца назад

Love this - thank you so much for all of the advice! 😊

@embr4065 3 месяца назад

I am in the process of doing the same thing. I think the kids think I am crazy. But I am enjoying my home MUCH better now!!

@tarynmaria_ 3 месяца назад

Amazing!!@@embr4065

@laurajones338 3 месяца назад

You can have more kitchen cabinet space by cutting down on highly-processed and high-carb food. I no longer waste space on boxes of pasta, packages of rice, baking mixes, loaves of bread, or junk food. My freezer has much more space without frozen pizzas and more junk food. I don’t have single-use appliances either. Cooking is so much easier and I truly enjoy feeling good about what I eat. It’s taken over a year to make the transition, but I will never go back.

@tammyc1812 3 месяца назад

I love sea shells, one way I display them is to put them in vases. It makes me happy.

@tarynmaria_ 3 месяца назад

Love that!!

@alysononoahu8702 3 месяца назад

And our homes are for keeping us happy right on

@joannanangle4876 3 месяца назад

Yes love seashells

@likeargamanflaming940 3 месяца назад

I purchased a very large glass bowl at thrift to put all the sea shells in as we collect them from the beach...it's an excellent family memory 😍

@Ms.noelp453 3 месяца назад

❤

@kenguru58 3 месяца назад

Once I've moved into apartment where previous residents left about 100 dry clean clothes hangers. I've collected all of the and returned to a closest dry clean. They were very happy 🙂

@tarynmaria_ 3 месяца назад

That's amazing!

@Ms.noelp453 3 месяца назад

Brilliant 👍🏽

@roxannegordon6162 2 месяца назад

Those things are nasty. They are so thin they poke divots in all the clothes you hang on them. Then they bend and break.

@forannies 28 дней назад

I take mine back in.

@kenguru58 28 дней назад

@@forannies sure, come to visit

@bluecedar7914 Месяц назад

8:20 Professional gardener here. "Native" garden beds as well as other beds often need more time and effort to weed, trim, mulch and keep problem free than a simple climate suited lawn. Even artificial turf often needs weeding. If lawn grows ok without feeding or much extra water, the occasional mow can be less hassle than native beds.

@tarynmaria_ Месяц назад

Thanks for sharing!

@altereddogma 14 дней назад

Okay, as long as the grass requires very little water. I have yet to see a lawn that requires little water. We need to conserve water.

@janelagerquist454 3 месяца назад

Wine bottle opener is still needed... Not all wines are twist top, just the cheaper ones.

@marieortiz158 3 месяца назад

Not for me. Only own one.

@tarynmaria_ 3 месяца назад

Yeah - I thought that one could be iffy :)

@lleocttx2326 3 месяца назад

Indeed, only the very cheapest are!

@HeyJudeThrifting 3 месяца назад

Just came to say the same thing! And I own several and use them!😂

@extrememinimalism 3 месяца назад

But only if you actually drink wine lol.

@KristiBranstetter 3 месяца назад

I do use plastic bags and paper towels because I do have a cat.

@tarynmaria_ 3 месяца назад

Yup, makes sense!

@WilliamsOwen-fz5zr 3 месяца назад

Good evening Kristi 🌞 how are you doing today. My God bless you and your household.. Amen 🙏

@Lo-FiChillVibes 2 месяца назад

I've stopped listening to music that have -too much words in-, and this have improved my life fr. Ppl don't think twice about how much music actually impact our thoughts, like majority of the lyrics are negative and toxic

@tarynmaria_ 2 месяца назад

YES! And TV shows too!! 100 percent. Thank you for sharing!

@Lo-FiChillVibes 2 месяца назад

I agree! I'm so glad that others notice this too. Thanks for your content, it's helpful

@brittanyb8997 Месяц назад

This is really important!

@joycepino5346 Месяц назад

What kind of music do you listen to that's toxic. I listen to 40's through the 70's.

@l.plzsavethebeez485 Месяц назад

Only rap music is crappy!

@danacaro-herman3530 2 месяца назад

I love paper towels!!! Never getting rid of those!!

@gialollobrigida1713 Месяц назад

I use microfiber cloths and sponges, fabric napkins. I use 1 roll of paper towels every 2-3 months. When you live in Europe, you learn quickly how to conserve.

@juliehock6059 Месяц назад

I need paper towels to dry the fish on before I dust it with flour before pan frying. Using a tea towel is possible but that also creates more laundry.

@abbeygrantham1191 Месяц назад

@@juliehock6059 Paper towels are so handy for so many things. Especially using them to clean the toilet subfaces and things like that,. Much more sanitary.

@juliehock6059 Месяц назад

@@abbeygrantham1191 I keep a tub of Dettol antibacterial Wet wipes in my toilet room. Wipe all surfaces, door handles and light switch with them - done.

@DanceswithDustBunnies Месяц назад

Yeah, not cleaning up cat messes with cloths. Ick. lol

@kaylenewinter248 3 месяца назад

We do have a popcorn machine and I gave it to my now teenage son's when they were really little as they got to school age they could easily and safely make popcorn for themselves with no oil etc. Best investment ever and it was used so much for school dances, parties, sleepovers, snacks and movie nights. They still love it

@tarynmaria_ 3 месяца назад

Awesome!

@christinagardener1889 Месяц назад

I love my popcorn maker too!

@jamesheartney9546 19 дней назад

We have a plastic microwave popcorn bowl. It gets a lot of use. But really no need for a popcorn maker with heating element etc.

@lila2909 Месяц назад

Kitchen and bath mats are a must for me.

@michellewilcox5869 3 месяца назад

We live on an half acre, so a lawnmower is a must. A native garden is a lovely idea for a small yard but if you live in a subdivision that has an HOA, it would be a defiinite no-no.

@tarynmaria_ 3 месяца назад

Yep, definitely not possible in some areas (esp. with some of those HOAs!)

@gaillowe7505 3 месяца назад

@@tarynmaria_ Really annoying

@winterspring3402 2 месяца назад

if you have threatened species of plants they cant legally tell you no from what I know! I'd totally plant endangered species if you want a native yard

@cathyann6835 Месяц назад

Yeah, we have an acre.

@uscitizen898 Месяц назад

Exactly! If the HOA requires a grass lawn, even if you can plant flower beds, a lawn mower is necessary.

@chalktalkwithshari4173 3 месяца назад

Most wines are twist off? Girl, what wine are you drinking? 😅

@tarynmaria_ 3 месяца назад

Haha I don’t even know 😂

@hockeygirl8401 3 месяца назад

Stained towels are awesome to soak up water dripping from your tires in the garage. For those of us who live in cold climates. Also, I use them when my kids are sick and I don’t want them to vomit on their bed. If they vomit, I can throw the towel out or I can wash it.

@CookingwithDesi 3 месяца назад

I use stained towel for when I dye my hair and older towels for my pets.

@sandrashea1732 2 месяца назад

Yes agree only get rid of towels if they are ripped or have holes when then I use them to clean then throw out

@cathyann6835 Месяц назад

I recycle them for rags I use.

@sparra3819 27 дней назад

I would cover the child's pillow with a towel, just in case, but don't recall it getting soiled, the child can use a plastic bowl set by their bedside or by their pillow.

@altereddogma 14 дней назад

@@sparra3819 Use a stainless steel bowl. Use as little plastic, especially for children, as possible. Stainless steel bowls are lightweight.

@BrightonJames-pz8kv 2 месяца назад

Another solution is to regard what you have in your house as not being a problem, so none of it matters. Saves a lot of time.

@katherine1129 2 месяца назад

yes this

@user-vl8qw8hp1g 2 месяца назад

Love this! 😂

@jsmith8327 14 дней назад

😂yes

@grettalemabouchou6779 3 месяца назад

I eliminated the clutter and the house is soothing and elegant now.

@tarynmaria_ 3 месяца назад

Amazing!

@lizpetruzzi7700 3 месяца назад

Cords and chargers - I take a 1” piece of painters tape and fold together around cord then label with perm marker. So much less stressful when something needs charging vs going through 3-4 chargers to find the one that fits.

@tarynmaria_ 3 месяца назад

Great idea!!

@ktspirit1 2 месяца назад

I just use a Sharpie to write on the charger.

@Bassbarbie 3 дня назад

yes I label mine when I buy something new. Otherwise it's a nightmare matching them up.

@duvessa2003 Месяц назад

You are definitely right about the waste of space of having a different types of glasses for every beverage. While I’m a big believer in rags, I’m not ready to give up paper towels.

@sharonensor7471 3 месяца назад

I colour my own hair so the old towels are very handy. Great vid btw. Well done

@tarynmaria_ 3 месяца назад

Thank you so much!

@conniecostner9665 6 дней назад

Indeed! I color my own hair too. You definitely have to have extra towels

@marylhere 3 месяца назад

I collected those vases for some reason and gave them to a wedding planner who does decor on the cheap. Was glad she could use them.

@tarynmaria_ 3 месяца назад

Great idea!

@Ms.noelp453 3 месяца назад

Awesome 👏🏿

@sloanchessman5783 3 месяца назад

My family and I eat a lot of rice, so in my house, a rice cooker is an absolute MUST! I couldn’t function without one.

@roxannegordon6162 2 месяца назад

When moving to Hawaii I was told on the way to my new home stop by the store to buy a rice cooker. Yup! Did that.

@crystalwarren5718 2 месяца назад

Same. Rice cooker is a recommend. One of the few extra appliances I use. Everyone I know lives their rice maker.

@tmooooh807 2 месяца назад

Maybe it's different, but I buy a bag of Basmati Rice & keep in the freezer. When I want a pot of rice for my Hubby & me, I measure out a cup into a pot, wash/rinse several times to remove excess starch, measure appropriate amount of water, add a little butter, some salt, stir, set on range, set on Medium High, KEEP AN EYE ON IT JUST A FEW MINUTES UNTIL STARTS TO SIMMER, lower heat to low, cover with lid & just a few minutes later water is all absorbed & rice is tender ready - so easy - & I don't need another appliance.

@gwae48 2 месяца назад

every pan is a rice cooker

@rebeccaa2433 Месяц назад

Exactly! Rice is the easiest thing to cook and any pot will do.

@makichannels1073 3 месяца назад

Rice cooker is the one appliance that I couldn’t live without. 😂😂😂 I move every couple or so years, and I always bring my old one if I’m moving domestically, if I move out of the country to a new place, I make sure to buy a new one.

@choconutbiscuit 3 месяца назад

Same here - I know you can technically make rice in a pot but I can never get it right 🥹 the rice maker does it perfect every single time without me needing to look over it.

@Sharibaby80 3 месяца назад

My son loves making rice for himself lol@@choconutbiscuit

@renastone9355 3 месяца назад

Exactly. When I make rice in a pot, I invariably burn it. I let my daughter take our rice cooker when she moved out last year and lasted about a month before buying a new one.

@JaneH3675 3 месяца назад

😮not parting with my rice cooker! Nope! Never!

@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823 3 месяца назад

I LOVE the cooked Aldi rice!! It's SO nice! I'd just beg they make a RECYCLABLE container, and not those useless pouches! You can't even put kitchen trash in them! (Peels, wrappers, pits, things like that), because they don't zip. .

@Simplyluvly 2 месяца назад

So happy that almost all those things had already been decluttered in my home.

@tarynmaria_ 2 месяца назад

Awesome!

@lanialost1320 3 месяца назад

Thank you for mentioning native plants!!! Totally agree with the uselessness of lawns and the obsession about "maintaining" them -- typically with toxic products. I became part of the less-lawn/no-lawn movement almost 10 yrs ago and love the beauty of my native plantings (trees, shrubs, perennials). The huge variety of insects (dragonflies), pollinators and wildlife that share my mini-ecosystem is so wondrous to watch!

@tarynmaria_ 3 месяца назад

Love that!!!!

@DoubleDogDare54 2 месяца назад

25 years ago I got tired of grass, called a garden center and has them come out and plant all the white pine and lilacs that could reasonably fit on my property. Took a few years for them to reach the size needed but the shade they now throw has murdered my grass via a thick bed of pine needles. My one acre of grass is now down to a small opening in the back and front and a narrow strip along the street. Takes ten minutes to mow the front in the summer. I only mow the back maybe twice a year with a weed whacker. .

@gialollobrigida1713 Месяц назад

I have a mini clover lawn

@amitisshahbanu5642 Месяц назад

@@gialollobrigida1713 It is invasive and like ,y chickweed fights to colonize the other 3/4s of my backyard

@angelabacker1177 11 дней назад

where do your kids play?

@lollypopdrop3961 3 месяца назад

Dear GOD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I SOOOOOO need this video!!!!!!!!! I could open a craft store in my house! Also,,, a pots and pans store, casserole dishes ??? yep! plastic dishes and storage containers ? You betcha! a bedspread and quilt store, pillows too ! Linnens galore !!! some I've never used or even taken out of the packaging a sewing supply store, (!!!) I own 4 machines and I can barely sew a hem. a decoupage store (you would not believe the decorative paper supply I own) a silk scarf store ! a jewelry store ! ( I actually have a jewelry closet, it's a walk in !))) a sporting goods store:tennis, golf, skiing (snow), swimming, athletic gear pocket book and purses, by the scores ! sunglasses beach bags, and don't even get me started on all the e n d l e s s tech stuff. not to mention THE CORDS !!!! I have all this because,,,"Someday I might need this ,,,,,,,,,,,,," And yes ..... I also have a therapist. She is helping me get rid of my shit,,, !!!!

@tarynmaria_ 3 месяца назад

Thank you for sharing!! I hear you on all of this STUFF!! :)

@CookingwithDesi 3 месяца назад

Maybe gift some if it to family💗

@roxannegordon6162 2 месяца назад

Sounds like your kiddos have grown up, flew the nest. That's a good time to downsize things in the house that you don't need so much of anymore. My kids took some and others I gave away. Just like we did all this shopping when starting out, now we don't need the same things anymore. I keep what I like. If it's 20 pillows so be it.

@gypzs9 Месяц назад

One day I realized how much I had and that I ran out of space, thinking I needed a larger space (!). Suddenly I realized how much money I’d wasted buying things I didn’t actually need. What if I had actually saved all that money? It was mindlessness. Really think about what you use and discard/donate the balance. You’ll be lighter mentally and emotionally and probably wealthier in the long term.

@kerrypoppins5388 Месяц назад

Hi! Homeless shelters can always use the cooking supplies! Many other things too but that's a constant need

@kamwatkins1957 Месяц назад

I am a custodian in an elementary school. The amount of small rugs, lamps, nick-knacks, twinkle lights, banners, posters, welcome mats, etc are ridiculous. We are only contracted to clean the permanent classrooms items (floors, doors, cubbies, etc) and the teachers never clean their extras. It leads to an extremely dirty, dusty, cluttered environment. They are always stressed, but I think the work environment they have created adds to this.

@tarynmaria_ Месяц назад

It could be! Thank you for letting me know sharing! 😊

@gypzs9 Месяц назад

There’s no question clutter equals anxiety.

@hyacinth4368 20 дней назад

I have noticed this since my child started school 25 years ago. Classrooms are too cluttered. There's too much visual simulation. It wasn't like this when I was a child in the 1960s.

@colorsconnected 18 дней назад

Yeah, I declutter every month, and my husband thinks soon we won't be having any more things in the house to use. But honestly, there are things that just sit around for ages, but my husband would ask for it as soon as I got rid of it. So weird!

@tarynmaria_ 18 дней назад

Too funny!!!

@bitrudder3792 Месяц назад

if you learn how to sew with Terry cloth you can Cut up the old sad towels and turned them in to wash cloths, cleaning cloths. if you're going to give up paper towels, you're gonna need something to replace them and you don't have to go out and buy some thing! You could salvage the good parts of towels and create a cool turban with a seam or two and a piece of elastic looped on the back. You can make cute hooded towels for babies, maybe dye it, if it's discolored. If you ever have a pipe burst in your house, as we did in multiple places, having a stash of towels is a great thing to prevent a big problem from becoming huge. I'm all in favor of donating things to animal shelters and to people who are fostering dogs. But don't overlook these other great opportunities!

@Bassbarbie 3 дня назад

I confess I save my old towels for when the plumber comes. They also frequently seem to need a shallow dish to catch drips from the radiators as they work on them.

@cv8499 Месяц назад

It also helps to tell the people in your life that you are trying to declutter and downsize. So much of my clutter ended up in my apartment in the form of birthday and Christmas gifts. I had to tell my friends and family that I had no more room or need for another bottle of perfume, or lotion, or large kitchen items (unless I specifically requested them). I don't want any more decorative tins. I live in a NYC apartment and don't have unlimited space. People may not like the idea of gift wish lists for the holidays, but I have found them to be SO helpful. Instead of getting a million more T-shirts I have nowhere to store, I now get things I actually need/want. I'm also happy with gifts that take up no room, like tickets to a show or something edible. And I try to be just as mindful when giving gifts, especially to people with kids.

@tarynmaria_ Месяц назад

So true, and I totally love the idea of wishlists for gifts! So so much better to give, and receive gifts that people will find useful and that they will want 😊

@davidahart2476 2 месяца назад

Seeing as I have mobility issues, I don't have throw rugs and I recently got rid of my bathroom rug and just use an old bath towel instead.

@Ichyt 2 месяца назад

Good list. I never even remembered I have that stuff, stuck in a cabinet, until you mentioned it. I’m trying to declutter, if for no other reason than to cut down on daily decision making: less stuff, less options. Less options, less anxiety.

@tarynmaria_ 2 месяца назад

That is the perfect "why" for decluttering! Wishing you luck!

@maureenmusariri2161 3 месяца назад

3 minutes in and thank you for talking about throw pillows. My house has too many of them and it's time i declutter them 😊😊

@paisleyhunter 3 месяца назад

I can't quit throw pillows!

@tarynmaria_ 3 месяца назад

My bed used to be the worst offender! 😊

@monkeybusiness1999 2 месяца назад

Good ideas :) If you have pets, keep at least 1 roll of paper towels handy. Reusing a cloth after cleaning up pet messes is kinda gross & unsanitary. (You can use TP, but it's pricey.)

@tarynmaria_ 2 месяца назад

Yes! Thank you!

@buckeyedav1 2 месяца назад

Yes that is what I keep mine for mostly.. my dogs like to eat grass or have upset tummies on occasion definitely better than anything else to pick up that yack. Anna In Ohio

@bonniebickett4520 2 месяца назад

TY for being so straight forward and to the point! I purge a year , every 6 months, everything in my apt. It is a great " Ahhhhhhh" to get rid of the "crap" I thought I needed!

@tarynmaria_ 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much!

@TheWoodburningWarrior 3 месяца назад

I use all the plastic bags that they give me for poop bags so I don't have to buy them 😂

@debnelson3979 3 месяца назад

The daycare that I work out always needs plastic bags - we reuse them for clothes that have to be sent home soiled.....

@vickithornley5056 3 месяца назад

The few I have come in handy. Glad I held on to them.

@odiecap62 3 месяца назад

I use the plastic grocery bags as a trash bag in the small bathroom trash cans and also for my dog’s poop bag. Saves me money in two ways.

@amitisshahbanu5642 Месяц назад

kinda big for poop

@TheWoodburningWarrior Месяц назад

@@amitisshahbanu5642 ah no It's the perfect size because I have a gigantic 108 lb German Shepherd, I have four German Shepherds all together.

@chrism5792 2 месяца назад

I feel like part of the club here. I have old walkmans (like 1980s), Hummel figurines, plates from Gma before she passed, a collection of radios I never use, old silverware that I had when I first moved into an apartment....I have to declutter. It's the sentimental stuff that's hard.

@tarynmaria_ 2 месяца назад

Awww - well keep your sentimental stuff and start with the things you don't care as much about. That's the easiest way!

@gypzs9 Месяц назад

A suggestion for sentimental items: take a photo, write a memory, put in a notebook (just one), send the item off to donation or discard/pass on. Eventually even the notebook may no longer be relevant.

@durgan5668 3 месяца назад

When I moved here (in a hurry) I had a lot of things that shouldn't have been moved; So I found a local vet that used towels and sheets and the like, and hauled them over to them for the animals they took care of. I still had linen for beds I hadn't had for over a decade and didn't fit anything I presently have. I'm keeping the rice cooker; I'll die on that hill. Agreed on the vases; When Mom passed, she had 9, and that was after I'd talked her into getting rid of some. The folks used paper towels, and once those are gone, I'm switching to cloth; Already given cases of those away to family. I'm using dried out wet wipes for napkins; I don't use wet wipes, but might as well use them for something and not replace them. Main reason I'm doing this is so that I can find what I need, when I need it. Moving from a 2200 sq foot home to one that's not quite 1200, its...been interesting.

@tarynmaria_ 3 месяца назад

Great job downsizing, it's not easy. Thank you for sharing!

@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823 3 месяца назад

I have tiny carpets to hide ugly floors, but they're 100% washable rag rugs that are 4.00 at Menard's Also have a scrap rug from Maui in 2012 to stand on after a shower. The puppy took it for herself and she's now going to be 12! Because puppies HAVE TO be in bathroom w you! Trust me on this. I use them for coming in on the sun porch. So dogs don't drag yard filth through the entire house. I don't have any I can't wash.

@tarynmaria_ 3 месяца назад

Puppies definitely have to be in the bathroom! So cute!

@serendipityshopnyc 7 дней назад

NYC no longer routinely hands out plastic grocery bags in stores, so I hang onto all the ones I can get from street fruit/vegetable vendors and doggie bags, to use for throwing out kitty litter. I always have a modest stock. I can always find uses for the reusable shopping totes, and have enough that I can give them away freely.

@littlemom2070 6 дней назад

I gathered up all my glass vases (probably over 2 dozen) and gave them to my favorite florist. He was so grateful he gave me a floral arrangement for free. I didn’t expect anything for it and neither should you, but this is a better place to donate than Goodwill for vases.

@tarynmaria_ 6 дней назад

That’s awesome!

@sadie4289 3 месяца назад

WOW paper towels!! I can’t live without paper towels I use them every moment I wash my hands cleaning

@tarynmaria_ 3 месяца назад

Not me - washable towels all the way!

@sadie4289 3 месяца назад

Yeah I know to each their own 😀 nice video I certainly enjoyed watching and also will be doing a lot of what you have suggested thanks for sharing!

@tarynmaria_ 3 месяца назад

Awesome, thank you so much!@@sadie4289

@AmericaCirclingTheDrain 3 месяца назад

OMG! Can't be without paper towels! Buy them on sale and keep at least 10 rolls on hand. I guarantee that I'm not going to wash one more load of anything, and certainly not something that comes out of the package squeaky clean and ready to use. When I wash anything to be used in the kitchen, I use very hot water and make sure to keep those items separate from the rest of the laundry so as to maintain as hygienic a cloth as possible. I'm lazy, so there's no way on God's green earth I'm going to make extra work for myself. Preserving my time and energy is my priority.

@gialollobrigida1713 Месяц назад

Live in Europe for a little and you see how wasteful americans are-use hand towels, microfiber, etc-20 years ago, they were used for very little. Microfiber cleans SO MUCH BETTER. Look at cleaning teams-they dont use paper towels because they don’t work well.

@PattiTaylor-nn5ne 3 месяца назад

Watching this video was eye-opening-I never thought about how many unnecessary items I have in my home that just take up space. I can totally relate to the idea of minimalism and simplifying life. I'm definitely going to start decluttering and getting rid of things I don't need anymore after seeing this.

@tarynmaria_ 3 месяца назад

That's awesome, Patti! I will say - if you have things that you actually need, use and love - then definitely keep them! This list is just to give some ideas on things that we sometimes hang on to that we can let go of :) it's a process!

@PattiTaylor-nn5ne 3 месяца назад

@@tarynmaria_ Yeah! thanks😉

@willchristie2650 20 дней назад

Don't get me started on throw pillows. About 30 years ago, I had a worn couch. Instead of replacing it, I got lots of throw pillows. 30 years later, they are stacked up in a spare bedroom. I can only imagine the dirt, food particles, and dust that perhaps some sort of ultra-violet light would reveal. But I doubt a donation center would want 30 year old throw pillows. So there they sit. I could throw 1 a week away with the normal trash, I suppose.

@coni-ne5km Месяц назад

If a throwaway item can be reused or used for a different purpose, it's not clutter. I use spent dryer sheets to line my robo-vac's filter. Dirt sticks to the sheet, not the filter. After use, I remove it and throw it away. The original filter stays clean. This saves time by not having to clean the original filter, and money by not having to buy expensive filter replacements.

@tarynmaria_ Месяц назад

Then don’t have one!

@brookedoyal78 3 месяца назад

Thank you for talking about native gardens! This is something ive been working slowly at over the years, each year i add it greatly reduces mowing and looks amazing!

@tarynmaria_ 3 месяца назад

That’s so awesome!! 🤩

@renastone9355 3 месяца назад

Spouse and I are retirees and have a combination native (California) garden and some other plants that I love/want (some, like rosemary and lavendar, might as well be California natives - others, like roses, not so much) . When my children were little, I just kept grass around their outdoor play structure. The grassy area was so limited that my gardener just used a weed wacker to keep it under control.

@ingridw3900 2 месяца назад

Spot on... never seen such a great list!!!!

@tarynmaria_ 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much!!

@margaretpare8206 2 месяца назад

Havent used paper towels in YEARS!!! I buy washclothes-- white so they can be bleached if necessary. Buy in bulk, cheaper

@tarynmaria_ 2 месяца назад

Love that idea - when my reusable paper towels wear out I'm going to try that

@vmobile890 Месяц назад

so 160 small wash cloths instead of roll of paper towels every 2 months? That’s a lot of extra washing drying electric use . Especially during peak electric use increase .

@margaretpare8206 Месяц назад

@vmobile890 no I have less than 24. I buy in 24 bundles. I don't use all in one week. If you use them to dry your hands you can use 2 or 3 times before a wash

@altereddogma 14 дней назад

@@vmobile890 Not if you have enough cloths to make a full load before you wash them. I do not buy wash cloths for cleaning because wash cloths are not that big and not intended for cleaning, so that would be pretty expensive. I do buy the larger, 100% cotton, white cleaning cloths in bulk at Costco or Amazon for cleaning, and tight-weaved, 100% cotton, white kitchen towels (like used in restaurant kitchens and bars) from Amazon to use in the kitchen. Because all of them are the same material (cotton) and the same color, when I have a full load, I could wash them all together in cold water with Tide and OxiClean. However, I prefer to separate my kitchen cloths from the cleaning cloths, so I have enough cleaning cloths to make a full load before I wash them. With an energy-efficient washer, energy-efficient dryer, and washing in cold water, the energy use isn’t all that much.

@vmobile890 14 дней назад

@@altereddogma Such good advice thank you 😀

@user-uf3xy8yn9z 27 дней назад

Most of this happens because we've had 'waste not, want not' drilled into us, along with 'save it for a rainy day' and 'keep a spare, just in case.' :)

@tarynmaria_ 26 дней назад

Very true!

@lleocttx2326 3 месяца назад

If you can’t use vinegar in your homemade cleaner because of natural surfaces, use isopropyl alcohol instead and absolutely only distilled water, otherwise with water and soap alone, you’re likely turning your spray bottle into a Petrie dish. If you don’t like the smell, add some alcohol-based essential oils like lemon verbena, lavender or eucalyptus.

@tarynmaria_ 3 месяца назад

Awesome, thank you for sharing that recipe!

@altereddogma 14 дней назад

Besides, the vinegar smell dissipates quickly.

@karimulroney583 16 дней назад

I love my popcorn maker being an air popper. No oils, no cleanup. Healthiest way to prepare it.

@tarynmaria_ 16 дней назад

Awesome! I use olive oil so I don't mind the oil.

@willchristie2650 20 дней назад

I have a kitchen lower shelf full to bursting with plastic water containers for bike rides, hiking and travel. But both of us are in our mid 70s and can't do any of those things anymore. My wife came from a poor family that drilled depression era "never throw anything away" values, so I will have to sneak them out. She finds any decluttering threatening, so it is a challenge.

@NicoleTaylor-rc1zn 2 месяца назад

A homeless engineer could FIX the broken items at the donation centers, my uncle was an engineer for the railroad or something !! He’s dead now but he used to do that in the streets, he was one ☝🏼 of the first Black engineers in my county, then he went homeless til later in life!! But he could/used to be able to fix a lot of stuff that was thrown at the donation centers !! Even broken , dirty things !! Shame that he went crazy (he had a good high IQ) , 165 IQ, and went crazy & homeless til my Aunt found him & picked him up !! He died some years later after that!! He used to fix a lot of things!!

@tarynmaria_ 2 месяца назад

So sorry to hear about your uncle! But how amazing that he was one of the first Black engineers in your county!!

@NicoleTaylor-rc1zn 2 месяца назад

@@tarynmaria_ thanks !! A lot of my black family was like this, meanwhile i barely finished school & can’t seem to figure out how the computer works (i’m half German / Half Black) !! If you saw my uncle and he was still alive you might not think we were related (people say i look Mexican), & he was very dark black , shocking i know!! I like to get tips from your channel !!

@louisegross3794 3 месяца назад

Donate those small toiletries to the homeless. They do appreciate them.

@tarynmaria_ 3 месяца назад

Thank you!

@ego789 Месяц назад

Good wine comes with corks you need to screw out. But everything else - super!

@tarynmaria_ Месяц назад

Thank you so much!

@cathyann6835 Месяц назад

Yes! When she said cork screw, I was like what? I’d never get a bottle open without one. Then she said the screw tops 😊.

@Bassbarbie 3 дня назад

So relieved that I haven't got half of those things to start with 😂 but as for craft items and leftover cloth from sewing projects.... guilty....

@extrememinimalism 3 месяца назад

FYI Toast people. If your toaster breaks, just use a frying pan for a few minutes on either side. No oil or butter or anything needed. :D

@tarynmaria_ 3 месяца назад

Great idea!!

@paulabowen1341 3 месяца назад

You will have to have your hard wood floor refinished sooner because that rug is gone..... I ve added 10 years to my floors from years of

@truffaut650truffaut6 2 месяца назад

I have a big carpet in the kitchen and a very soft one in my bathroom. My back needs it.😊

@tarynmaria_ 2 месяца назад

Awesome - keep those for sure then!

@wellarmedwife166 Месяц назад

almost two acres...the front is minimal with mostly plant beds and a tad bit of grass...the entire back...3 chicken coops, a huge duck run, the equivalent of about half an acre of vegetable garden, large fire pit...rest is crushed shell...IMO, if I need to feed it and water it, I want something back from it. As to "glasses" we have 4 yetis that are our cups, one each for coffee, one each for cold drinks...and about a dozen tervis tumblers, for children, grands and guests..and YES, I serve frozen margaritas in them, and have served wine in them...the guests keep returning so I guess we are good. The rest of the kitchen ...it is a working kitchen, at my age the kitchen aid has to live on the counter, to heavy to get it out...that said we use it at a minimum of 3 times a week...right now the small dehydrator is on a counter making a small batch of jerky and the small canner has about an hour left...rugs from the screen porch into the house, dogs and us pick up hay and dirt..it helps. no chachkis, to much to dust. other than kitchen work horses, the rest of the place looks stark...just dont peek into the huge walk in closet in the office...

@tarynmaria_ Месяц назад

Thank you so much for sharing!

@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823 3 месяца назад

Mark all cables w tape and Sharpie. If you have several power cords, say 2 prong female or 3 slot female 110 power cords, put them all in.a ziplock bag. They don't go out of style and very common. Under penalty of death, do the same w keys. Scotch tape over the key w Sharpie. The tape will last quite some time. Use pencil marks on stuff so you don't leave stuff hanging out for years you never touch. Books, magazines, craft stuff, clothes. Piece of paper w the date in a box last time you opened it.

@tarynmaria_ 3 месяца назад

Thank you for sharing these tips!!

@cmbooks2000 3 месяца назад

Great motivation to declutter. I started switching out my lawn for rocks and flowers last year. It's prettier, can't say it's less work, but the pops of color and hard combined with softness is peaceful and pretty. Thanks for your channel

@tarynmaria_ 3 месяца назад

That is so great, I love that!!

@marywemigwase3354 13 дней назад

Hey hey hey!!! I don’t give up my craft supplies lightly . When I do , I send them to special needs school . So I still doing something for my esteem

@tarynmaria_ 12 дней назад

Awesome! :)

@marywemigwase3354 12 дней назад

@@tarynmaria_ where I live it’s 9 months of winter and 90 days of rain! Craft help me keep it together

@tarynmaria_ 12 дней назад

@@marywemigwase3354 Oh my gosh - sounds like where I am originally from (upstate NY)! Maybe not as bad but lots of snow, rain and very little sun.

@willchristie2650 20 дней назад

Broken electronics. We aren't supposed to just dump them in normal trash, but the center set up for such items is 50 miles away. So they sit in the garage: broken old PC screens, hard drives, electric can openers, even old phones. When they make it hard to get rid of stuff, it just sits out of sight in the garage.

@tarynmaria_ 19 дней назад

Our library does an annual electronics recycle - maybe see if yours does the same? Each year we load our cords and cables, etc. up and head there!

@butlertube 3 месяца назад

We're still in a state with free plastic bags. I'll never get rid of mine! They're perfect for bathroom garbage cans and cat litter liners. Free is wonderful!

@denisedejose718 22 дня назад

In Canada we have banned all single use plastic. Everyone has adapted easily to bringing their own bags or purchasing paper ones.

@altereddogma 14 дней назад

Nothing is really free. Those plastic bags come with a price to pay downstream, for everyone.

@Myname-nc2du 3 месяца назад

Oh now I'm watching your mindful meditation while cleaning video. I'm so there with you!!! My love language is Acts of Service so I really do like cleaning and cooking for others. It doesn't have to be a chore!

@tarynmaria_ 3 месяца назад

Yay, I love that! And I think that is my love language too!!

@JoJo-Hamilton Месяц назад

Hi from the UK. I totally agree with you. We all need to look at what we really need as opposed to what we want? Give, recycle ,sell on, donate, ... Depending on the situation of oneself...❤

@tarynmaria_ Месяц назад

Thank you so much! ❤

@chapman1569 2 месяца назад

I stopped buying reusable grocery bags since I got these little foldable nylon bags that can store in a little pocket that is attached to the top of the bags. They are easy to bring in a pocket, a purse or to leave in the car. I gave some to my family and they use them instead of the sturdy plastic grocery bags. Even if they look flimsy they have been performing for many years.

@tarynmaria_ 2 месяца назад

Cool, thanks for the tip!

@Myname-nc2du 3 месяца назад

Taryn, thank you! We are at a similar stage of the process of decluttering towards minimalism. I agree with every item you've suggested. If anyone is reading this and is unsure whether you can live without those throw pillows and fancy glasses (or anything else she suggests here), you can!! We also use mason jars to drink out of and we store our foods in the fridge inside them and use them to take food to work. Saves us so much time and dishes! Enjoy your day, and thanks for the video!

@tarynmaria_ 3 месяца назад

Thank you so much for the great comment and the words of encouragement to others! Have a great day!!

@elizabethnavarre7972 3 месяца назад

The one-time use extra plastic shopping bags are good to take to charities. They use them as shopping bags for their customers. When I have way more than I'll ever use for bathroom trashcan liners, that's what I do. They might not be great, but at least they're getting reused. I use reusable as much as I can, but I still have an overwhelming amount from before I switched over. I literally have a bag of bags for charity. Lol.

@tarynmaria_ 3 месяца назад

Great idea - thank you for sharing!

@w8what575 28 дней назад

Flower vases aren’t free for the floral shops….the local floral shop used to buy them back for $.50 each for small ones and up from there…not a whole lot of money but it was something I used to do to contribute to my sons savings account…$5 here and there add up….id just save up the vases until I had a dozen or so and cash them in

@tarynmaria_ 27 дней назад

Thanks for sharing!

@MelodiousHeart1 26 дней назад

I am guilty of having too many of some of them, especially glasses and cleaning supplies. This video inspires me to de-clutter my house (again). Thanks!

@tarynmaria_ 26 дней назад

You are so welcome!

@RedNicole22 2 месяца назад

You had me at native garden. I plan to do this when I buy my future home. Best recommendation of all. PS I love gardening.

@tarynmaria_ 2 месяца назад

Ahhh love that! I love gardening too!!

@EditorSJ 3 месяца назад

Hands down mowing grass is easier and neater than trying to keep the ground between native plants/bushes manicured by constant weeding!! Love native plants- but not INSTEAD of grass.

@lormor460 3 месяца назад

True. My husband loves working in the yard. It keeps him busy all summer and helps with his weight. Plus being a Washingtonian, I like be green trees and green grass ❤❤❤

@tarynmaria_ 3 месяца назад

I would say it’s more work at first but once the natives get established, then they actually crowd out the weeds. At this point I don’t have to weed my garden much so I find it a lot easier. 😊

@tarynmaria_ 3 месяца назад

@@lormor460 fellow Washingtonian! Unless you mean Washington state haha!

@lormor460 3 месяца назад

@@tarynmaria_ Oh, I usually don’t forget to put that in but, yes, Washington state, “the Evergreen state”

@tarynmaria_ 3 месяца назад

Ahhh! So beautiful there! @@lormor460

@user-tk1xd9js1z 17 дней назад

Water glasses and tea cups.

@playinglifeoneasy9226 29 дней назад

I was just thinking last night how much I love having a carpet runner go from my bedroom to the living room we moved it tossed away all sorts of old stuff and then I had to proceeded to go buy new vases because I got no place to put flowers. My tiny carpet in front of the sink keeps my back from hurting when I do the dishes it is worth its weight and gold.

@tarynmaria_ 29 дней назад

Thanks for sharing!!

@jd3422 3 месяца назад

Great ideas. I have never purchased paper towels. There is no need for paper towels. I have a drawer full of old dish towels that I use to clean up spills. They go into the wash with other items when they are dirty. NO PAPER TOWELS, EVER!!!!

@tarynmaria_ 3 месяца назад

I don’t use many but I’d love to get down to zero! 😊

@privateinfo1711 3 месяца назад

in my bathroom counter surface and showers/tubs, there is hair. i use paper towels to pick up the hair .

@RTAV108 4 дня назад

About the glasses for beverages, kitchen towels and extra grocery bags you are so right.. Alternate use of glass vases/containers that com withe groceries: 1. The flower bouquet vases make wonderful cooking spoons, spatula holders on the kitchen counter or brush holders in bathrooms. 2. Also, the ketchup bottles or glass bottles that come with the condiments or other groceries, I use some of them to store lentils or such grains, they take minimal space in the cabinet as they are narrow and tall. 3. To replace my old plastic containers, I have even made a set of such bottles by buying the specific quantity jars of ghee from the same brand so that now I have half a dozen of these as a set. Glass is 100 times better (environmentally) and healthier than plastic storage containers. Kitchen cotton towels or dish rags is the best way to reduce/eliminate the evilest waste of environment resource ie paper towels.

@tarynmaria_ 3 дня назад

Love all of this, thank you so much for sharing. I'm a huge fan of reusing glass containers for storage too!

@barbempey658 3 месяца назад

When I first get up, part of the routine is gently bending over the bathtub and combing my hair forward. I then massage my scalp for 30 seconds. This gets rid of so much loose hair and the bathtub hair catcher is cleaned out the next time I have a shower. This saves a lot of work and feels great.

@tarynmaria_ 3 месяца назад

Thanks for sharing!!

@bambitrujillo4915 3 месяца назад

I agree with everything...unfortunately we have to keep reusable bags because colorado banned plastic bags. But we immediately put them backn in the car after grocery day.

@tarynmaria_ 3 месяца назад

I wish we could do that too - I left mine in the car once, and someone broke our window! But it is a great idea! 😊

@topcat4747 3 месяца назад

My rice cooker does oatmeal, pancakes, warms up soups, and many other uses.

@tarynmaria_ 3 месяца назад

Then by all means, keep it!

@topcat4747 3 месяца назад

@@tarynmaria_ Thanks, I try my best to get things that can do multiple things. I wanted to let folks know rice cookers are not just for rice anymore. 😻😻

@tarynmaria_ 3 месяца назад

For sure! :) @@topcat4747

@francois3116 День назад

@topcat4747 Which brand, please !

@globetrekkerfromCA 14 дней назад

I actually used some of the vases we'd collected by buying bunches of cut flowers and placing them in one of them as birthday gifts to relatives.

@tarynmaria_ 13 дней назад

Great idea!

@janetstonerook4552 2 месяца назад

Old towels are a must for me! I have cats and a lot of rough cleaning to be done out here in the country. I don't use paper towels much so I cut up and use old ratty towels for all sorts of things. I pretty much wear out and use up every toweling, sheeting or bedding item that comes into this house. I live alone and keep nice sets of towels and bedding items for guests.

@tarynmaria_ 2 месяца назад

Thank you for sharing!

@Sjms13 Месяц назад

I use the floral vases to fill w/ flowers and take to hospital, nursing homes,birthdays, special occasions for people and get rid of them that way. We use old towels for our dog washing, car washing, wipe up spills, paint clean up, etc. All the travel toiletries can be donated to women's shelters or bags to give the homeless w/ some dollar bills or change. Those are ways we get them out of our home or continue to use them.

@tarynmaria_ Месяц назад

Great ideas, thank you so much!

@francois3116 День назад

@Sjms13 Bright idea ! You can also offer them filled with home made cookies 🍪

@Alicia-ij6gt 3 месяца назад

Label your cables and chargers. Labellers are really useful.

@tarynmaria_ 3 месяца назад

Great tip!

@petergeorge4415 3 месяца назад

Beauty-full video of realistic tips that are....usable! Thank you Ms Taryn!

@tarynmaria_ 3 месяца назад

You are so welcome! 🤗

@IrishAnnie Месяц назад

All great ideas. Donate hotel sample size toiletries to a homeless shelter. I refuse my Trader Joe bags ALL THE TIME. I use them in walmart as the cheap Mylar bags are crap. When old, I use them for donation collections in my house.

@tarynmaria_ Месяц назад

Thanks for sharing!! Great ideas :)

@Goldenhorse77 3 месяца назад

Love the tip about making your own cleaner. Don't know where I heard this but it was recommended to use distilled water to avoid bacteria, etc. in plain water that could be harmful over time. Have you ever heard this?

@tarynmaria_ 3 месяца назад

I have heard this! I think it becomes a problem if you make the cleaner and then have it around for a long time (like many weeks or months). The way I get around it is I'll make a small amount every time I clean and I'll use it up in a couple of days and that seems to work!

@twittlypoo 3 месяца назад

I also make up my own cleaners using mainly plain tap water plus white vinegar, isopropyl alcohol, washing up liquid etc in varying amounts. I use up one bottle and then clean it well before refilling. You could use boiled water if you are worried!

@tarynmaria_ 3 месяца назад

Good idea! Thank you!@@twittlypoo

@cantocant2346 3 месяца назад

I can only use distilled water in my CPAP machine. It inhibits bacteria growth. I now make my homeade cleaners with distilled water for this very reason.

@katehenry2718 3 месяца назад

Vases: I gave 70 of them to a garage sale, not my own. Old towels: cut them in 8s use them for the messy pickups. They wash. Steam the walls???

@tarynmaria_ 3 месяца назад

Awesome! And yes - I love using the steamer on the walls in our bathrooms and bedrooms, which mine get so dusty!

@maryoleary2037 2 месяца назад

Great tips. FYI: a rock garden is not low maintenance. Weeds grow between the rocks and the crevices and create ongoing weeding.

@tarynmaria_ 2 месяца назад

Thanks for the info!

@verenamaharajah6082 Месяц назад

Yes but it’s not as much hard work as caring for a lawn and you don’t need any special tools apart from a trowel and no poisonous lawn care products.

@WalkingOneLegAtATime Месяц назад

@@verenamaharajah6082pulling weeds everyday is not as much work as mowing once a week? BS

@verenamaharajah6082 Месяц назад

@@WalkingOneLegAtATime Why would you be weeding every day? Once you’ve weeded thoroughly, you only need to check it every few weeks, pull up the few you find and that’s it for another few weeks. I take it you don’t garden?

@ebarling4730 Месяц назад

Love this! Love the environmental consideration. It really is holistic, isn't it? What comes into our homes goes out of our homes, somehow, eventually. It's good to be mindful of what we bring in, how we use it, and how we dispose of it. Great tips, thanks! 👏💫

@tarynmaria_ Месяц назад

You are so welcome! 😊