50 ITEM DECLUTTER CHALLENGE: Clutter is everywhere!! 😱😱 

Clutter collects so easily that I must do regularly scheduled decluttering sessions to keep things in check. I''ll probably to do something like this ever 3 to 6 months to keep things minimal!!

Samson is literally like "mom! Declutter this cone! Mom! I want to declutter this cone! I'm helping! This cone can go bye!" 🤣 Isn't it crazy how quickly the extra stuff piles up? Especially packaging and paper! They're little and just get lost, then when it's gone it feels so clean and organized! 💞

I used to get upset with myself when I ruined a fairly decent item of clothing by getting paint on it 😕; now, however, I've learned to retain a couple of pieces that are soiled with paint or oil stains so that I can continue wearing them whenever I'm working on dirty projects around the house or in my garden...Since I work as a librarian, I don't usually have "junk clothing", so once something becomes soiled, I try to just wash it and re-wear it whenever I do have to tackle a dirty job or two. Since I am now on Summer Break, I usually take the time to going through my home and throw out or re-gift items that I know I'll never use or that no longer bring me joy 😁. I tackled a good bit in my home in The States last summer AND will work on my home here in Qatar this summer. One area I already identified as requiring work is my fragrance collection. As the school year progresses, I'll open up several petite bottles of perfume because I like keeping a bottle inside my purse for periodic "refreshing" throughout the day. However, I might not completely finish off the bottle before I open up another one 😕. I tend to get bored with one fragrance and open a new fragrance before I even finished up with the first, so now I have several bottles of nearly finished perfumes which I aim to use up by spraying the pillows, chair/sofa cushions, and draperies. I also have quite the collection of hotel toiletries from my various trips, so I started packing up gift bags for local women's shelters. It's amazing at how much stuff I can accumulate even though I try to live as minimally as possible 😕.

50 ways to leave your clutter ... Love it

It’s so good your doing declutter challenge. I know you can do it and I believe in you.

Always keep candles because when the grid goes down we'll need our candles. Candles are not only due light. You can use them to cook ...😊💗✌️

I have a jar problem, i mean collection, too. Lol. I try to use them for storage as much as possible.

Well done to you for this declutter. I consider it one of the best gateways to becoming disciplined and unfazed by marketing tricks. The lightness that you feel will become too addicting to go back to adding on to the things that you have decluttered from. Also love how brutal you are with what you throw out! 👌

I have a very similar jewellery organiser! Makes it so much easier to see what you have and what you like 😊

Think I could declutter 100 or more items and then maybe do the 50 once a month after. I am also guilty of keeping boxes with boxes inside of boxes and idk why. Great video for a long weekend project. Thanks for the inspiration.

I love your transparency and progression. 🙏🏽

Ticket to ride is such a great board game

The best Agatha Christie book- hope you enjoyed it ☺️ great work as always!

Scanning documents, paperwork, etc and then shedding has been a big issue for myself. I've been decluttering clothes but like I have a hard time getting rid of them also. I'm always thinking I'll loose the weight to fit them again. I'm horrible when it comes to dieting and follow though. Anywho you make decluttering look so easy I'll admit I'm a little envious.

I decided to do the 25 item declutter challenge this morning. I got 54 items within an hour. I was so surprised. And I feel so good about it. I feel really motivated now

This was just what I needed. You inspired me to get rid of over 60 things. If you do another one, I bet I could easily get rid of 50 more. Now I just need to get them out of my possession 😅

I love this so much. Usually declutter videos are those speed videos and i need specifics and ideas slower

This inspired me to do the same… I decluttered 50 items from my closet EASILY. There will be more to come. Thanks!

DID IT! 50 items today (mostly magazines) It went super fast to do this.

Flylady recommends a Declutter Fling Boogie where you put on a song like Please Release Me Let Me Go, and Fling all the clutter stuff into a bag to toss or donate. Her book is called Sink Reflections. Good read! She has videos too. Clutter is stuff that gets in the way of fun!

Thanks for the motivation. I needed it. I like your wooden desk organizer.

Thanx for the motivation I am not gonna do the whole house but gonna do the linen closet

I went thru my paperwork bins Friday evening. Half a trash bag of trash. Today I went thru ten of my twelve fabric bins. I am down to ten now.

omg Carla! I have a problem with bummy shirts....and FREE SHIRTS!!! someone call the fashion police

Will do it this week, thanks Carla 😊.

This was great, I loved it. You got rid of a lot, it’s crazy the amount we can get rid of even if it’s just trash.

This inspired me so much, thank you for sharing. I'm trying to achieve that "light feeling" that happens from decluttering, too!

Samson when you open the casetify box 🤩 and at the top of the stairs 🤣

Carla, where are you? No video this week, you are missed!!!

I found 25 things to get rid of in the small area i was working in. They were all neatly stored but were basically clutter. 25 more to go!

I would save the leopard outfit for any craft projects and cleaning cause you need something like that or else you could ruin some other clothes.

Love the sound of this challenge, I am inspired to do the same 💞

I know that this is 2 years old and I’ve watched it more than once, but I just went into our underground parking and cleaned out my car, thank you.

When I go through drawers I’m surprised at how many old receipts, papers and trash I can find. My family is just about to start in one of our spare bedrooms that has become a giant junk room. Watching your video for inspiration.🥰🥰🥰🥰

Great motivation!

This is what I have been doing this week also. I was looking around and at my desk and little stuff just creeps in here and there. I'm the worst to for paper clutter and not dealing with it. Samson was like " I'm here for emotional support and my cite face will fix everything". Lol

What do you use to store your paper documents that you can't just scan? Loving all your content can't wait til the next video ❤️

Hi,new subscriber from England :) Going through the same process!

What do you think of the Ole Henriksen Glow2oh?

I applaud you for going through all the papers…that is my least favorite declutter for my house >_

inspiring, motivating to do it too, thanks ;)

Have you seen the vid of how they recycle hotel soaps? Maybe not all of them do it but maybe that’ll turn you off to take them,lol.

Good job

You got rid of the Harry Styles magazine. That’s a collectors item. You could have sold that and made money.

What do you have that you could use for a garbage can that you wouldn’t have to buy at your desk area?

Great job. And now sell the instruments. Just do it! Been sitting in the closetfor a long time now. You will feel much better.

Sachet is pronounced sashay 😊

I am going to do 50 items... believe me,it won't be hard 🤔

Hi Carla! I’m Carla, too, and we are in a similar “Season” in our lives. P.S. I’m from California as well (Sacramento). Thanks for the inspiration!

Samson looks so sad. Decluttered my makeup. I don't use it and it's all probably over 10 years old. Get new when and if I need it. Good job.

I tried on a few dresses and asked my husband which ones he liked and that helped me get rid of some of my clothes 😂🫶🏽

Have you ever considered a “no buy year” you don’t have to do a whole year.. but I like to do little no buy sessions.. it makes it really obvious what to declutter after a no buy session, because it forces you to use what’s in your life already and come face to face with what you actually love and use and what you think you need but never actually use.

Love your decluttering videos! I totally support counting each individual item no matter how small. I keep a log of everything i declutter throughout the year so i can look back at my progress. 657 for 2022 so far 😅

My daughter gifted me with all of my photos organized in albums and all photos digitalized for my birthday! I definitely appreciate all of her hard work! I am now 💯 decluttered and am on maintenance mode! Enjoy your holiday! So glad Samson is on the mend and feeling better!

Over the last year or two I've done a big declutter like you have-it's shocking sometimes to do a run through and still have bags/boxes of stuff to declutter--does clutter breed/multiple when we aren't looking???? 😂

I am EXACTLY the same way! I am going through my clothes right now and I always keep stuff that has holes or stains because I think I will just wear them around the house. And I will keep wearing them until I literally throw them out. LOL

Hey Carla, that was really satisfying to watch, it's amazing how things pile up so quickly - I'm sorry Samson hasn't been well but he does look cute in his collar and it hasn't stopped him supervising 🐶😉

I LOVE how you count items. I do the same thing. The more I get rid of, the less stuff my kids will have to declutter one day.

This is inspiring. Thank you. Love to see someone closer to my age (aka not 19) on RU-vid and living life at home realistically (aka not in a beige McMansion).

Love this! I found your channel last week and I’ve been binge watching. I recently put together two more boxes for donation, now I’m curious and will have to count the items. Thanks for the inspiration. Lety from Chicago❤

✨💃🏾✨Hey Carla. You did that pretty quickly. I need to rewatch & do some decluttering myself. 🤣😂🤣 It was relaxing watching you though. Hugs and much love.✨💃🏾✨

Oh yesssss. Samples. LOL. Like you, I really need a written inventory. It helps me *see* what I have and then I would physically scratch through it. But, I realized how many samples I had and the goal was to use them up first. Nearly cut my inventory down by a third.

Waiting for your kitchen makeover part 2!✌️

I try to purge trash immediately. I feel relaxed having a tidy home. I have a trash can in every room and a recycle bin readily available.

I don't have time to do any bigger decluttering project at the moment, but I certainly could have a go at finding 50 things to get rid of this week. I am encouraged that it only took you something like 40 minutes, too. Thanks for giving me a little bit of inspiration here, Carla!

One of the things that has REALLY helped me in watching your videos (aside from the dopamine boost that IS Samson, poor baby) is getting back to a feeling of PRIDE in how very much I have accomplished, mostly by myself, these last six months. I've had a few people over, and it has helped me. I now limit my time to under an hour so I don't screw up my nervous system. I'm getting much better at managing output and input so I can carve out some cognitive function time. It is somewhat returning to me, after a year of pretty massive shut-down. I am a brain injury survivor with a side of chronic fatigue etc. I am so proud of myself for NOT GIVING UP, even when I feel pretty stuck and hopeless. PROGRESS, NOT PERFECTION. I CAN SEE WHAT IS HAPPENING AND IT IS GOOD! ❤❤❤🎉❤❤❤ Have a beautiful day, whatever you are up to. This is an old video. You're so good at editing and providing a gentle, joyful, hilarious space in which to NOD OUR HEADS and say MMM-HMMMMMMMM. ETC. BE WELL, EVERYONE.

Great job..... excellent finds. Didnt seem like much but once it was all on the sofa it really was a considerable amount. Plus it focused you to gather your returns, helped you find another little sample pot that you liked, made you look at your jar collection and feel good and you found a little bracelet and sunglasses for your niece 🤗🤗🤗 This 40 mins yielded a lot.... well done 👍🏻

I find you very personable, relatable, and likeable. I "comfort watch" your videos. And your judgmental dog is hilarious. Keep up the good work.

You make me so human ❤

You did a great job! I am not the problem, it's my husband. I have to sneak old magazines out otherwise he won't let them go. He never notices the pile never gets bigger.

Oooh , I love your Dog 🤩

I just keep a set of ‘painting clothes’ with my DIY stuff so not in my normal wardrobe. No temptation to wear!

What do you say there?! I *can not* declutter myself during your video! I *have to watch* and not miss a minute!! 😁

One of my New year's resolutions was to declutter 2022 items and I did it. 😁 I thought great job I'm done, but no I find more clutter all the time, I bet I could find 50 items now if I looked. 🧐

This was so satisfying well done ! Hope Samson’s ear infection has cleared up lol 💖❤️💝

Hi Carla - hope Sampson‘s ear infection is healing up. Poor baby! But it didn’t stop him from supervising! I liked how you put it - “getting reacquainted with our stuff”. A lot of times we don’t see what’s in front of us. I’m going to take an hour tomorrow and gather 50 things. Thanks for the inspo! 🌷

Something I have learned about you by watching these. Why do your friends buy you lotion and smelly bath stuff? Tell them to stop. Its half of what you toss.

You are smart to speak in a soothing and calm voice over with breaks of music. I can't tell you how jarring it is to have someone speed yell and then play hokey ass repetitive cartoon songs!

I take old clothes that are falling apart and cut into pieces for cleaning rags or cut strips and braid them into dog chew ropes

I lived through power cuts back in the 70’s due to the miners strikes....ever since...I never get rid of candles. I have quite a few candlesticks too....it looks like we will be needing them again soon the way things are going! What’s happened to the lovely Sampson?? xx

Hello! I enjoy your videos and watching your progress. I set up systems for my clutter struggle areas. The systems really help me to keep the accumulation under control.

I just use the shovel and throw them out 😆

Awww you were so beautiful, even way back when! I have a similar one with my baby pic in it.

Cute puppy☺️

I just love your apartment, so much character and charm. Such a cute closet. Why does Sampson have the cone 9f shame, is he ok? TY

Omg Baby Carla 🥹 too cute! Amazing how fast clutter builds up. You should keep the onesie, you can wear it next time you paint 🎨

I think Samson would like to donate his cone :) Although he seems pretty confident despite having it on. Great job on the declutter.

I keep only a “few” jars to make jam in the fall, or pickled onions. I make overnight vegan oats for me and hubz or chia soygurt. If the jar is not completely clean and has its perfect lid, it’s off to recycle heaven…

I'm 90 percent decluttered, but continue buy things that are supposed to make work easier (kitchen). When they don't, I feel guilty and keep them. But now I dare to give them away. They' re not trash, just something that doesn't work for me.

I’m very inspired now, except it’s nearly time for bed. I will do this in the morning

I had a problem with perfume samples. I have way too many.

I no longer take anything free unless I will truly use it because I don’t need any more stuff either hehe

I so enjoyed this (and pretty ALL your vid videos) video and it inspired me. I went through my entry way table and threw away so much trash and stuff I didn’t even know was on the entry way table. Because that’s where we keep the dog leashes I went through all our dog items and threw away all the dirty, torn, frayed dog toys that should not be donated or reused; cleaned and reorganized the dog items into a pretty basket and shook out their crate covers. Such gratifying work!! Thanks for the inspo, lady!

I donate sample size from Hotels to my local food pantry (If people can not afford food, they can not afford shampoo etc.) The Pantry always appreciates the donations. I put them in little baggies that they can just pop into the donation bag.

Currently decluttering my house too finally getting rid of my clothes that dont fit 😂😂

Try rubbing alcohol to remove paint stain from clothes.

I collect the same kinds of things as you do! Good job!

I really liked that you even counted the I Voted sticker. Clutter doesn’t have to be huge or emotional!

A fake plant on floor by the desk to hide cords. View from couch would help and would add a pop of color.

Sometimes when you go through stuff it’s like why did I hold onto this lol I also love glass jars I keep every pickle and lotion jar I can find lol