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When we start our minimalism journey, we feel like each project needs to be a huge purge. But, there is still a way to make progress with decluttering a few things. These 30 things won't take long and you'll feel like you've made great progress at the end.
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@TheArmsteadFamily 3 года назад

Hey Minimal Fam ❤️… what are some easy things you’ve decluttered that we didn’t include here?

@dailymomliving 3 года назад

I feel like you guys covered it all ☺️ great video!

@stepha.7658 3 года назад

Great video 👏

@jeniedwards5999 3 года назад

Gift wrap! I just bought reusable cloth bags on Amazon because Christmas with 5 kids is such a mess with all the paper wrapping, bows, etc!

@jeniedwards5999 3 года назад

Also, similar to the spices, I got rid of the "cute" matching storage containers for cereal, etc. The box is just fine! It's just one more step putting it in the container and half the time I forget what all the cereals/etc are.

@MK-zq9yl 3 года назад

Spices!

@anitalehman2626 3 года назад

If you label cords as they come into the house, you’ll know what you are currently using and what can go.

@adinahenderson2261 3 года назад

Excellent point!

@sarahsmith9084 3 года назад

Socks - I own only one style/color/brand of socks. No worries about unmatched pairs & no sorting needed.

@martavillanueva1062 3 года назад

Me, too! Any sock with hole becomes a cleaning cloth 😜 for deep cleaning or dusting.

@kleinefue-groetone2958 3 года назад

I make 'sock bandages' from single socks for the kids. They had a Phase where they got hurt constantly and wanted bandages all the time. It drove me crazy 🤪 So now I cut off the tip of the sock, store them in a box. And the kids can put them on easily. And I save a lot of money 💵

@TheArmsteadFamily 3 года назад

Wow!! That is creative!!!

@karenjones8687 3 года назад

Love your soothing voices and calm music...really helps relax me while I deal with clutter!

@TheArmsteadFamily 3 года назад

Aww thank you Karen 😊❤️

@advi8143 3 года назад

Amazing shots, editing, and compilation of ideas!! Love following your family on your journey. Seeing you two create together is so admirable to me, I’d like to incorporate the same in my relationship as well.

@TheArmsteadFamily 3 года назад

Thank you so much, Adviana ❤️.. you can do it!!

@beesnaps1 3 года назад

loved the quality of this video where you guys are not talking over each other and music was calming. Keep up the good work!

@TheArmsteadFamily 3 года назад

😊❤️❤️

@cacaoandcannabis8641 3 года назад

She said the paper towels can stand on their own FELT THAT. 😅 *immediately removes paper towels from holder and gets rid of holder*

@TheArmsteadFamily 3 года назад

😂😂😂

@Firstfalconfree 3 года назад

The downside for me is that if a spill happens nearby, the paper towels sitting on the counter ALL get wet, rather than being lifted off the counter with a holder. Ours attaches to the bottom of a cabinet, to keep it up off the counter and leave the counter clean though.

@debbiedogs1 3 года назад

Nope, totally love having holders for paper towels. One hand to grab and tear off, that's why!!

@susie7336 3 года назад

If I didn’t have a paper towel holder, my kids would just pull the entire thing down and it would unravel.

@MegaMisty57 3 года назад

I could never get rid of paper towel holder. I have in under cupboard, not on counter.

@letssee1917 3 года назад

I love your bedroom furniture and decor! It’s so peaceful and inviting.

@laurasharpton5963 3 года назад

I didn’t expect to get new ideas from this video because most of them are the same, but there were so many new ideas! Love you channel

@TheArmsteadFamily 3 года назад

Aww thank you Laura.. so glad you enjoyed it ❤️

@DearDebt 3 года назад

Love this. I’m always looking for ideas of things to declutter!

@TheArmsteadFamily 3 года назад

😊❤️

@Sibster. 3 года назад

This was a great one. I love how you are both on the same page

@TheArmsteadFamily 3 года назад

Aww thank you 😊❤️

@Debbiesdilemmas 3 года назад

I’d be ecstatic if my husband and son felt the same way about minimalism that I do. My house would be immaculate.😊

@GemGemMarie2162 3 года назад

I am not really big on the minimilistic bandwagon that seems to be popular right now. However I do appreciate this video, I have always liked a clutter free bathroom and kitchen. You gave me some ideas to make it even more visually pleasing. Living room is where I don't take the bare minimalism. I like my living room to be warm and welcoming, with plants and a few accessories to make it feel homey, otherwise it is way too stark and feels like something is missing. I did get rid of alot of books to streamline the living room., even that made a big difference without making it look extremely bare and looks so much better.

@marie_21 3 года назад

Your videos are so peaceful, the background music and your both of voices, you have an therapeutic influence on me 😅. Love your work !

@TheArmsteadFamily 3 года назад

Awww… yay thank you Marie ❤️

@christinam.3410 3 года назад

I've read through all the comments. What I find ridiculous is the negativity of some just for the sake of negativity . The video is calm and relaxed and with all the hype of the last couple of years we all need some peace and quiet. I enjoyed it, thank you for your great content

@TheArmsteadFamily 3 года назад

Thank you so much. This is so sweet. We know that whenever we put ourselves out there we won’t be received well by everyone but we appreciate people like you who take the time to comment something nice. We will continue learning and growing and making videos that you all can enjoy.

@Alice-iu5wr 3 года назад

Christina M., I agree!

@harrietcraig7817 2 года назад

I haven’t read anything negative…yet, I guess.

@anpulicious Год назад

1. Paper towel Holder 2. Old cords and chargers 3.Manuals 4. Appliance boxes 5. Extra Mugs you never use 6.Restuarent condiments like extra sauce packets. 7. Old books you never read again. 8. Medicine kit 9. Used or half way used products like lotions 10. STICKING things on the fridge 11. Uncomfortable shoes 12. Expired food 13.Tupperware with lost lids 14.Old journals and calenders 15. Get rid of paper calender 16. Reciept 17.Unmatched shoes 18.clothes that makes you feel guilty/doesn't fit 17. End tables and coffee tables 18.Apps you don't use 19.Anyting on the side table 20. Worn out bath mats 21.finished coloring books 22takeout menus. 23. Dead or fake plants 24.dried out markers/colors 25. Rarely used cookware 26.Old sports gear 27. Old cookbooks 28.pens that don't work thank-you all 😀

@gwenj5419 3 года назад

I'm with you on the clean fridge exterior.

@livemorewithless7817 3 года назад

Thank you for that! You just reminded me that I need to look through my pens. It's been a year since I've done that. Also I have 2 kitchen appliances I need to discard.

@conniebeane6164 3 года назад

Simplify your wardrobe; buy only one color/type of socks. No more problems with "orphan" socks.

@jillianguilford5191 2 года назад

I have black ankle socks and white ones, and low socks in white for the summer.

@madambutterflynz1804 3 года назад

Any time I buy something, I ditch the box at the store, walking out with just the item I brought along with the purchase ticket this leaves my bins free for the items we need to dispose of.

@TheArmsteadFamily 3 года назад

Ahhh great idea 😊❤️

@rochellena4082 3 года назад

Us shopping the discount isle appreciate you when you return without box! Often times this is where it ends up! Yay!

@mariaolker 3 года назад

I do that with shoe boxes. Never thought of doing it with appliances.

@AshleySmith-tc2ny 2 года назад

I love this video- so calming 🥰 I have been binge watching you guys! You are inspiring me to get rid of my stuff!

@griselleisara3799 3 года назад

Your house is spotless. Doesn’t even look like people live there. Love it. Goals ❤️

@TheArmsteadFamily 3 года назад

It can get crazy with the 3 kids.. but minimalism has really helped us reset it easily

@nolviagaspar8634 3 года назад

Great advices!! We clutter our homes with “just in case items☹️☹️” love your channel, keep up the good work🤗🤗❤️

@TheArmsteadFamily 3 года назад

Yay thank you Nolvia 😊❤️

@lalascrafts-phyllis280 2 года назад

I love your night stand they are just beautiful.. love your channel…what a nice family .. hugs from Maryland…

@HeatherB81 3 года назад

AMAZING tips!! Makes me want to go declutter again!

@TheArmsteadFamily 3 года назад

❤️😊😊

@theunhurriedmama 3 года назад

Getting rid of bath mats was a huge relief for me! I had no idea how much of a hassle they were until they were gone.

@TheArmsteadFamily 3 года назад

Yes!!

@joyfullifestyle2665 3 года назад

I would get rid of mines but my boyfriend can’t stand bare floors when he takes showers or brushing his teeth…😭

@SpeakTruthBeKind 11 месяцев назад

We will keep our bath mat.Our floor is slippery when wet and I can’t afford a fall.

@hopeh6176 3 года назад

Awww no plants .. not even one😮 It's a bueatiful thing for your little one to look after and they give amazing oxygen clean the air .. Suppose were all different Blessings 🌻

@sandragregg9079 3 года назад

When we remodeled our florida room we had 4 tables. One turned into a long table it wS great when our parents came over for holidays. Now that they are gone we donated them. Room looks so great.

@TheArmsteadFamily 3 года назад

I could imagine!! So much more space 😊❤️

@LaSorciereFeuillue 3 года назад

Anything that makes me sad or guilty. Thankyou 🥰

@vstrut4752 3 года назад

Hello beautiful family! You have lots of good tips I hadn’t thought of. I keep a large stash of gift bags, bows, tissue paper and cards on hand for birthdays and holidays. My family knows to toss me their gift bag when they are done opening because I will reuse it. I really need to downsize what I have so that will be my next declutter project. Stay well!

@TheArmsteadFamily 3 года назад

Aww thank you Valerie 😊❤️.. let us know how your Declutter goes!

@kirstyfirth5409 3 года назад

Such great ideas! Thank you! I also love the calm presenting style you both have. ❤

@kirstyfirth5409 3 года назад

Also, can't believe how much your youngest has grown! So cute! ❤

@TheArmsteadFamily 3 года назад

Aww thank you Kirsty ❤️

@TheArmsteadFamily 3 года назад

I know right! We were just talking about how we can’t believe he will be 1 yr soon!

@chalktalkwithshari4173 3 года назад

I used to keep the glass bottle candles often come in, thinking I might put a votive in it one day. Now I throw them in the recycle bin after the candle is used up.

@TheArmsteadFamily 3 года назад

😊

@rochellena4082 3 года назад

It is a great holder for the cones incents after ridding of candle

@clairevinet3557 3 года назад

I enjoyed the inspirations and beautiful music, thank you both! Love and blessing to you both and your family👏🤗🌹

@TheArmsteadFamily 3 года назад

Aww thank you Claire 😊❤️

@Dreamysunshine23 3 года назад

How is this video so relaxing 😊

@TheArmsteadFamily 3 года назад

😊

@Chocolate4Honey 3 года назад

Omg thank you guys so much this was very inspiring 😊

@TheArmsteadFamily 3 года назад

😊❤️❤️ thank you Takeida

@dailymomliving 3 года назад

So much truth. Why does this video make me want to cry 🥲

@TheArmsteadFamily 3 года назад

Oops hahaha 🤣

@kmgreen1740 3 года назад

I think it's because the music is sadder than funeral music and their voices are so sad and lifeless. Also they never smile. My sister just died and I think they were more depressed than I am. Their house is nice and clean though.

@shannongreen3931 3 года назад

Many fresh ideas. Thank you.

@TheArmsteadFamily 3 года назад

❤️ thank you Shannon

@SpeakTruthBeKind 11 месяцев назад

Unknown Keys!! 👍🏻

@elainecondrin1927 3 года назад

Use socks for dusting!

@esinfa 3 года назад

Never thought of that. Great idea.

@JMarel 3 года назад

Receipts, if a store offers the email version I do that. If I have a paper receipt that may be of importance I'll scan it and shred the actual paper receipt. Fetch is great 👍🏾

@TheArmsteadFamily 3 года назад

Yes fetch is awesome 😊

@brendakrause5639 3 года назад

Pin socks with large safety pin before putting in wash or put socks in wash net.

@TheArmsteadFamily 3 года назад

Mind blown 🤯 !!

@julieg6383 3 года назад

Great tips :-) I hear you on the shoes, I had to replace almost all mine after three pregnancies. I was so sad to get rid of my favourite hiking boots!

@TheArmsteadFamily 3 года назад

😭😭

@Firstfalconfree 3 года назад

This one is killing me. :( I'm not a big shoe person and not particularly attached to stuff anyway, so I don't mind replacing my tennis shoes and sandals. But I have an 8 week old now, and haven't been able to comfortably fit my feet into my riding boots (and horse riding boots are expensive!) or muck boots (my everyday farm chore boots that I adore, and this particular one has been discontinued). 😭 I'm going to give it a few months, to see if post-partum weight loss makes it so I can fit in my boots again, but I hate having stuff around that isn't usable. Also, walking through mud in my tennis shoes is unpleasant in the mean time!

@missmayflower 3 года назад

It’s perfectly normal for feet to be a half size or more larger after each pregnancy. They even get larger just because you are getting older.

@martablurg6482 3 года назад

Get rid of paper towels!

@GoingGreenMom 3 года назад

Not sure what you are using the paper towels for, but I have found I can clean up cat puke or accidents with toilet paper just as well.... and don't need to store paper towels. I can use paper lunch bags or the inside of a brown paper bag to drain fried foods on... on the rare occasion we fry something.

@TheArmsteadFamily 3 года назад

This is a great tip. Thank you!

@CammyHell 3 года назад

It’s nice you guys both agree on getting rid of stuff. Do you ever get bored?

@TheArmsteadFamily 3 года назад

Thank you for the sweet comment… inevitably we get bored here and there… but I heard an amazing quote the other day “do the boring work… that’s what will lead you to the amazing goal”

@annacg1000 3 года назад

So agree with the paper towel holder, I have one , it bugs me! You both are doing a great job Your home is looking spacious and clean!

@TheArmsteadFamily 3 года назад

Thank you Anna 😊❤️

@stepha.7658 3 года назад

Yes such inspiration!!

@TheArmsteadFamily 3 года назад

❤️

@jillianguilford5191 2 года назад

I know I have microfiber cloths. I can decide to use them, wash them and reduce my paper use. Thanks for the idea. I do use paper towels for yukky stuff so I can throw it out.

@aislingbrew 3 года назад

I was mesmerized until you said no plants... And then you lost me

@TheArmsteadFamily 3 года назад

Oh no! We hope the rest was helpful 😊.. minimalism looks different for everyone ❤️

@gretchenjana6219 3 года назад

Ive been following your videos.Great job

@TheArmsteadFamily 3 года назад

Thank you Gretchen ❤️

@marshabrubaker185 3 года назад

Excellent tips! Thanks.

@TheArmsteadFamily 3 года назад

Thank you Marsha ❤️

@kleinefue-groetone2958 3 года назад

Congratulations on 10 K 🎉🎉🎉

@TheArmsteadFamily 3 года назад

Thank you Kleine ❤️❤️

@NLY1WAY4U 3 года назад

You are both so sensible! Hubby has the cord thing going on. Me the rest! 😏 Thanks for the soothing inspiration!

@TheArmsteadFamily 3 года назад

Aww thank you ❤️

@MK-zq9yl 3 года назад

Yey! So glad you posted another video! Hey I was thinking on how you all are debating moving out of FL but not sure where. Have you looked into San Antonio? It has a 60% Latinx population and you can get a 4bd 2ba home for under $300k! Plus it's super family friendly city. Also, like Florida, it has theme & waterparks as well. Humidity is also way less than FL.

@TheArmsteadFamily 3 года назад

Oooooo 😱😱😱.. we have to look into that!

@MK-zq9yl 3 года назад

@@TheArmsteadFamily I DM'd you on Instagram Carleen if you want more info

@islandgurl4123 3 года назад

Yes! Everyone is moving to San Antonio 😊 I’ve been here for 15 years and love it. Sometimes I think about moving but when I think about everything that I have easy access to like hospitals, grocery stores, etc I stay put 👍🏼 the city has grown exponentially since I moved here but it still feels small to me compared to like Houston or Dallas, I get anxiety just thinking about those big cities

@BouncyBrown 3 года назад

Some places (e.g. stores, schools) collect empty markers to recycle. Not sure if it's Tetracyle or Crayola but they send it somewhere.

@TheArmsteadFamily 3 года назад

Interesting, never heard of tetracycle

@Healthandwealthwithadri 3 года назад

Awesome video!! ❤️

@TheArmsteadFamily 3 года назад

❤️

@kathiep.7734 3 года назад

Great ideas!

@TheArmsteadFamily 3 года назад

Thank you Kathie 😊❤️

@lisagavin3402 3 года назад

Not all pharmacies accept expired medication. They will have a drop-box (which is usually full...ugh) Your local police station may have drop boxes as ours does. We have one Walgreens that accepts expired medication, but their bin is always full when I get there 😡

@MsDawnmax 3 года назад

Yes, it can be very hard to find a place that takes old medicine.

@bananaanna1373 3 года назад

My grandma’s feet grew 1/2 size with all 5 girls. Started at size 5 and ended at 7 1/2.

@TheArmsteadFamily 3 года назад

WOW!!!

@missmayflower 3 года назад

@@TheArmsteadFamily not “wow”. Just normal. Happened to every woman I know.

@rochellena4082 3 года назад

I think you are both great though, one thing I highly disagree with, hiding your kid's small successes and creativity you say hide it away. That is good =( It is definitely setting a bad example in my opinion. For your kids to see visually for a portion of time their own work being displayed helps them stay motivated to continue succeeding and staying motivated. Yes this is a very real thing. So yes I do think hiding your kids work makes it seem you don't care wether or not they do well.

@TheArmsteadFamily 3 года назад

That’s a good point.. I’m not sure if you saw our visual clutter video, but we keep our daughters artwork that she loves in a binder so we can look through it together ❤️ we definitely want to celebrate what they create

@vickithornley5056 3 года назад

Agreed

@Alice-iu5wr 3 года назад

The Armstead Family I love the binder idea, it shows the kids that their work is important enough to save! When you add something new, they see all their treasured work!

@vickithornley5056 3 года назад

Very interesting video, but, I enjoy having things I use and decorate with on my kitchen counters. Looks too sparse and cold to me without.

@TheArmsteadFamily 3 года назад

Thanks Vicki, and that’s a great point because minimalism looks different for everyone 😊 we are just showing what has brought peace to our home

@amberguerin4385 3 года назад

Depending on where you live, you cannot always return pharmacy items for proper disposable unfortunately.

@scoutmockingbird3833 3 года назад

Keeping it real :)

@TheArmsteadFamily 3 года назад

😊❤️

@moyacroukamp633 3 года назад

Wow your place,looks beautiful,I also don't like visual clutter,it makes me feel irritable.

@TheArmsteadFamily 3 года назад

Aww thank you Moya❤️.. visual clutter makes us the same way

@jeanlaubenthal698 3 года назад

No plants?

@catherinebarwick304 3 года назад

I'm troubled by your constant use of the term, "get rid of". I was hoping you were going to say, " recycle" or "use up". To me, the term "get rid of" is code for " throw in the trash". When I find half-used bottles of products or packets of ketchup or hot sauce, I feel the responsible thing to do is USE THEM. You brought them into the house. Now don't just fill up the dump with stuff you can't deal with.

@TheArmsteadFamily 3 года назад

Hey Catherine… that’s interesting. What about the phrase “get rid of” bothers you?

@MC-fj3zz 3 года назад

@@TheArmsteadFamily It sounds flippant and unaware. As if you don’t care that you’ve added to wastefulness in the landscape…because ultimately that’s a landing pad for unwanted items.

@SpeakTruthBeKind 11 месяцев назад

Maybe you could say “pass on items” instead of “get rid of”? Of course an old worn out bath mat would go in the trash. 😉💞

@ericawhitfield9289 3 года назад

Didn’t see the link to the fetch app that you mentioned. I thought you might get a referral bonus, so I wanted to let you know!

@TheArmsteadFamily 3 года назад

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@stepha.7658 3 года назад

Anything I no longer use! I’ve been donating to my local buy nothing group.

@TheArmsteadFamily 3 года назад

Such a fantastic option 😍

@aking3624 3 года назад

The CVS & Walgreens only provide bags for old medications. Bad part is..you have to pay to dispose of them.

@jrcs1347 3 года назад

I put a date on my unknown cords. Give them 12 months incase they are off Christmas stuff, if not out they go

@Meemee-mo5it 3 года назад

Tupperware is a brand name. 😉

@TheArmsteadFamily 3 года назад

Haha I know! For some reason I can’t help but refer to all food containers as Tupperware 😂

@Meemee-mo5it 3 года назад

@@TheArmsteadFamily 😆 I grew up with my Mom selling it when it was a huge business. The name is so iconic.

@crazymumlife8735 3 года назад

I wish I could video and edit like you :(

@TheArmsteadFamily 3 года назад

You can do it! I learned over 10 months or so… and still have much to learn 😊

@alfienykabutler5919 3 года назад

By the way you all declutter, I can tell you all lived this journey.

@TheArmsteadFamily 3 года назад

Aww thank you 😊❤️❤️

@wendysmith8298 3 года назад

I just discovered you guys. Love the content....but the audio is so sad. Y’all don’t smile and it’s so somber. I’m going to keep watching LOL

@TheArmsteadFamily 3 года назад

Haha I think when we are focused we forget to smile, but I promise we are the happiest people ever haha Note to self- smile more. 😂❤️

@judiko142 3 года назад

It does seem like you all are so serious and somber... but maybe it's because so many youtubers are extra bubbly?

@natalieeubank4533 3 года назад

I think it's more that they are calming

@missmayflower 3 года назад

A paper towel holder is never in the way. It just sits inside the paper towel. Why the romantic music about getting rid of junk?

@natalieeubank4533 3 года назад

It's not about you, it's about them and what they decided to live without

@kevinyasoni6714 3 года назад

Where is your sectional from?

@TheArmsteadFamily 3 года назад

It’s from Havertys ❣️

@christinam.3410 3 года назад

Nooo keep the journals for the kids one day! :)

@Melody-ww7gs 3 года назад

They will not want them. Trust me. My kids and grandkids don’t want anything of ours except a few items of jewelry I wear often and my son wants one beer stein. All photos are digital. They have their own stuff. We “inherited” 60 years worth of stuff from my husband’s parents. A garage full. Ugh.

@JNtwinner 3 года назад

I really enjoy your videos, but this one was so depressing. The quiet sad music, along with your quiet monotone voices sounded like a commercial for cancer treatment, or funeral services for a loved one. 😂. Love your content though!