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MINIMALIST - HOW WE BECAME MINIMALIST - MINIMALISM - MINIMALIST JOURNEY - THE TORRENS FAMILY

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Subscribe to see more videos about how we are becoming minimalist. This video is all about our minimalist journey and how it began. Join us as we declutter our lives and closets. We are not your ideal minimalist idea, our house is not all white (maybe some day), but we are trying to get rid of what is not necessary.
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@shannontorrens1 6 лет назад

Thank you for watching! Please leave me a comment and let me know if you are on a minimalist journey? How did your journey start?

@debbielicona5030 5 лет назад

Shannon Torrens I always had a clean and tidy home , but a lot of stuff . Like everyone I had stuff I didn’t wear and so on. I changed when I got married and my husband was a minimalist - even thoughts didn’t hv a name for it . He just didn’t buy and he only had what he needed. He encouraged me to declutter , and it’s the best thing I hv ever changed in my life . You already know the happiness and peace it brings . Thank u for sharing

@emilywoods4869 Год назад

I’ve been watching your channel for a few weeks now and I’m enjoying seeing the difference from where you were to where you are now! Great work! 💜

@kfjastad 4 года назад

Wow, great to look back at this video and how you got started! You've come a long way and stayed focused and continued to grow your commitment to minimal living. Love, MOM

@Michelle-qd9gm 4 года назад

You thanked Netflix for starting you of on this journey we thank you for starting us off we’ve never looked back thankyou xx

@shannontorrens1 4 года назад

You are so welcome!

@stephaniebyrne8354 5 лет назад

About 3 months ago I decluttered with a goal towards minimalism. I went through the house many times. Each time I found stuff I really hadn’t “seen” before. Peeling back like layers of an onion. Feels amazing!

@shannontorrens1 5 лет назад

I know how you feel about items you hadn't seen. When we first started decluttering I wondered where everything had come from LOL. Good luck on your decluttering journey. I hope you have a great weekend. 💛

@janiceestes9518 6 лет назад

I just found your channel and I subscribe. I have been decluttering for years. It will never stop in my household. I have had many many yard sales and have made over 40,000 dollars in sales. Yes 40,000 dollars. I had used most of the money on my two girls wedding and bought things we had needed because of my many moves. I am living in my last home with my husband and we think twice before we buy items we don't really need. I am not a minimalist but my home is always neat, organized and clean. I have so much freedom in my life as a retired nurse and I spend my days swimming. I say my home will always have something to declutter as I am always going through my past buying. When something serves no value in my home out it goes. No more yard sales for me! Great video!

@shannontorrens1 6 лет назад

Thank you for sharing your story! That is so great you made 40,000 ! You are right that it's a daily chore to keep up on decluttering.

@susan5661 2 года назад

I really enjoyed seeing this video at the beginning of your simple living adventure. I wish I had taken pictures at my beginning too. So helpful for your viewers to see how to get started

@juliemix3373 10 месяцев назад

Shannon, this was fun. You got rid of lots of stuff right off the bat. Good for you. I look forward to more of these older videos. Cheers

@snowleopard7952 4 года назад

Helpful! Thank You🌈🦋

@corinneb9790 6 лет назад

It is hard to face the fact that you have been mindlessly buying things knowing full well you probably didn’t need them. Three months ago you had all you really needed. You just needed to restock food, and maybe some personal care items and cleaning supplies. Oh, and with a baby, you need to buy them clothes and shoes nearly every week, man can those kids grow fast! But you bought more stuff that you don’t even remember. I realized we also thee a lot of food away. I had good intentions to cook all the fresh veggies but I get lazy and we throw away more money on fast food. It’s hard to admit that to yourself. But you are admitting your clutter problems to the world. Thank you for doing that. That is very brave and it helps those little cowards like me 😊

@shannontorrens1 6 лет назад

Thank you for your comment! I started making these videos to stay motivated myself and maybe inspire others who might be interested 😀

@PHBRNTGGR2 3 месяца назад

I’m watching this six years later. Oh my gosh… that dress you wore to Kristen’s wedding was so cute!!!!! ❤️💕🥰

@jramsay8075 3 месяца назад

Just found your channel, and starting at the first video. Can not wait to get started on my journey to a simpler, minimalist lifestyle. !

@denisecarter5117 6 лет назад

A cheap way to make your closet look better is the same hangers even if they are the plastic ones go with one color.

@shannontorrens1 6 лет назад

That is a great idea, as I get rid of more stuff I will definitely go to all one color hangers.

@susanromersa4715 5 лет назад

Enjoy these videos. Very inspiring, Shannon

@shannontorrens1 5 лет назад

Thank you Susan 💛

@whatgwenloves 6 лет назад

Just found your channel and I am loving your mindset. The best decision we made was to only keep 4 sets of dishes for day to day use (ex. 4 cups, 4 bowls, 4 coffee mugs, etc.) plus an additional 4 sets left up in the cabinet over the fridge only used for when we have people over. We donated everything else! That way we are forced to wash dishes every single night and the kitchen always stays clean. It's honestly been life changing.

@shannontorrens1 6 лет назад

I love that idea! I think I might take the extra bowls and dishes for guests out of our main cupboard and put them somewhere else just keeping 5 or 6 in the main area. I like that you said you are forced to wash them right away, we need that in our house. =)

@katmatification 2 года назад

@@shannontorrens1 Just like the more clothes you have, the more laundry you have.

@CluelessMamaD 6 лет назад

I haven’t had cable for years. It’s so annoying to listen to commercials. I literally just started dabbing in Minimalism because I just finished the 4 week minimalist game. And now I’m seriously thinking I can do this lol I’ve hit your button. And I’m looking forward to more. If you have time to see if you enjoy my content that would be cool too. TTYS 💜

@shannontorrens1 6 лет назад

Clueless Mama D thank you for the nice comment, I will check out your channel. I find minimalism has a snowball effect I start decluttering one area and then everything gets decluttered.

@antoniamangold7312 6 лет назад

I would suggest you get rid of those plastic hangers and get the thin felt ones instead and all one color. I did this in my closet and it has made a huge difference. Nice job with your journey. Keep up the great work.

@shannontorrens1 6 лет назад

Antonia Mangold that is a great idea I have started to do. As I donate stuff I am only keeping the black hangers and I do have a few felt ones but I could use a few more 😁

@jennifernethery3841 5 лет назад

You rock Shannon!

@shannontorrens1 5 лет назад

Thank you! 😀

@montanasmith2904 6 лет назад

The cups part had me laughing 😂 love the video! I've just started decluttering this week and I feel so much better

@shannontorrens1 6 лет назад

Thank you! The amount of cups we had was insane LOL!

@nolasavedmysoul 6 лет назад

The cup thing is real. I just decided to get rid of all my plastic cups and I got rid of about 10 cups. And I’m only one person in a 1 bedroom apt. Now I just have glasses, which I still have too many of, because most of the time I just use refillable water bottles. Lol

@shannontorrens1 6 лет назад

It is weird that everyone I know has a lot of cups per person! We still have a lot and I donated so many. I would love to go to all glass cups but we have kids so I am not ready for that yet. Thank you for the comment I hope you are having a great day =)

@BlueBird-nf2gp 5 месяцев назад

New subscriber catching up on all your videos. Fun to see where you started!😊🐦

@rosmoljose5443 6 лет назад

I've been reading the life changing magic of tidying up by Marie Kondo and that's really what made me take initiative of clean out. Not just minimalism but what keeping what gives us joy and declutter ignore everything we don't need. It's got really good tips on cupboards. If you fold your clothes into these standable squares and put them in baskets or drawers, they're so much nicer to see and keep tidy. That's how I started and I just love how my closet looks now. But I still wanna get rid of a bit more.. the journey is not complete.

@shannontorrens1 6 лет назад

Binging Mania I also loved that book, I don't think I read it till after I made this video. I have recommended that book to so many people and I always say it's not about becoming minimalist it's about getting your life and stuff in order. And you are right the way of folding makes every drawer look so much nicer. Thank you for sharing your journey 💛

@peacefulmamato2 6 лет назад

Love your desire to go minimalist! We did this a few years ago when moving into a camper! Then we moved into a farm house and..."woh! Where did all this STUFF come from?" Now we are going minimalist again. I am looking forward to watching more of your videos. I just subscribed!

@shannontorrens1 6 лет назад

Thank you for subscribing! It is so hard to stay minimal, I feel like we donate a lot of stuff and then all of a sudden we have more! I would love to live in a farm house =)

@brocktongirl8871 6 лет назад

Its a double win with discontinuing cable. You save money plus the time and aggravation of arguing with the cable company every time you turn around!

@shannontorrens1 6 лет назад

Yes! We have been going on about 4 months with no cable and there hasn't been one moment where we missed it!

@kiwikim5163 6 лет назад

I don’t miss cable at all. Neither did my hubby. It was quite a job convincing him to give it up. Two years. I hated the cable company for the same reasons as you.

@shannontorrens1 6 лет назад

Kiwi Kim we are so happy we gave it up , thank you for your comment 😁

@bubblesleef4415 6 лет назад

Kiwi Kim can you come here an convince mine? 😀

@lindam7518 6 лет назад

We haven't had Cable or Dish for years now. They would keep going up on the monthly price. Oh we gave you a couple more channels to watch, which we didn't want or watch. We don't miss it. Computer and radio is our entertainment.

@shannontorrens1 6 лет назад

Now that we don't have cable TV, I am surprised when we go to someone's house and they have the TV on because there are so many ads. I never noticed it before. We also don't miss the cable =)

@Prancer1231 5 лет назад

I haven't had a TV at all for about 8 years and I've never missed it.

@LathaLukose 6 лет назад

We have started minimalising our stuff. I recently let go of clothes i kept just in case for 10 years 😫

@shannontorrens1 6 лет назад

It is really hard to let go of stuff sometimes. I will come across something that I have had for years and never wore because I was waiting for the right moment ha ha.

@ljubovluczati 4 года назад

Indian mom vlogs Latha I also kept clothes, that I wore at certaim occasion, had a good memory about it. Even if it would not fit me and would never wear it, I kept it as memory only... over 10 years... I don’t understand 🤷‍♀️😆

@mariapereira2915 6 лет назад

I like your mindset, and looks like you have done a ruthless job of de cluttering, Good for you and I agree with doing away with cable too, we too have done the same and we feel so much better and have so much time to do things we love.

@shannontorrens1 6 лет назад

Thank you for watching and for the nice comment =)

@cb9825 4 года назад

our family of 4 has about a dozen mugs and cups. they keep gradually decluttering themselves by breaking LOL. I think 3 or 4 broke this year. I don't buy any new ones, 12 is more than enough.

@ktrudy1 4 года назад

We just got antennas for our tv. No cost 😍

@shannontorrens1 4 года назад

We did the same and 2 years later we are still very happy with this decision. I hope you have a great day.

@blessedmama4183 2 года назад

I love the wine colored kipling! So pretty! It goes perfect with that lug wallet! Glad to see you and Samson are doing well! I wish I could get into MK. I don’t know what it is- I have had a few pieces but I turn around and sell them right after. I do like that slim wallet though. Tfs! Can’t wait to see which bag you chose to move into! 💕

@crochetsbycarmen5537 6 лет назад

Just found your channel. I am too decluttering. Your video has motivated me to continue this ongoing decluttering process

@shannontorrens1 6 лет назад

Crochets By Carmen I am so happy you are motivated by my video! Thank you for the comment.

@nanfeliciano5465 6 лет назад

Aww thank you I enjoy the way you explain so simple and makes a lot of sense...

@shannontorrens1 6 лет назад

Thank you ! So happy you liked it =)

@brittanym58 6 лет назад

I have been minimizing our home (and obligations and such) for 5 years. I just keep finding more to get rid of even though I only buy food and clothes for the kids.

@shannontorrens1 6 лет назад

Thank you for the comment! I completely agree, it feels like we still have so much stuff even though we have already donated so much.

@BermetJamankulova 6 лет назад

Love your comment on the empty shelf - hmm, what to put there and a caption on the video to keep it clear! I had the same initial reaction to my empty shelf after giving away the TV :) Loved your year of decluttering video!!

@shannontorrens1 6 лет назад

Thank you! That shelf is still clear 😀

@Amandahugginkizz 5 лет назад

Love your channel! You remind me of Julia Robert's

@shannontorrens1 5 лет назад

Thank you! I hope you have a great weekend. 😀💛

@itsmeayana3220 4 года назад

Kayla Austin oh yes exactly

@BeckiYagh 6 лет назад

Just found your channel. Loving the videos! So nice to see a family perspective. I’m sure there are others out there, but you’re who I found. The cups! Oh my goodness... I so relate!!

@shannontorrens1 6 лет назад

Thank you for such a nice comment! We donated about half of our cups and I think we could donate more. I think they multiply on their own somehow. =)

@Voeris1 6 лет назад

Can't wait to see how much I save this year :) (my first real year taking minimalism seriously)

@shannontorrens1 6 лет назад

Voeris I hope you save a lot! I know we have already saved and more importantly we have been wasting less money.

@anngray398 3 года назад

Like you haircut!!

@shannontorrens1 3 года назад

Thanks!!

@lisadixon5915 6 лет назад

Love the romper! Throw on a fitted or shot jean jacket and you can wear it anywhere.

@shannontorrens1 6 лет назад

Thank you!

@SimplyMel 6 лет назад

I love this! It’s so hard now to to want to buy one or two little things when you’re out - that has been the most challenging part for me. And I never thought of myself as a shopaholic, but it’s just habit I guess 💗

@shannontorrens1 6 лет назад

Sydney Mel I was in the same habit, every time I left the house I would shop and buy something lol even if I knew I didn't need it. I would shop for things that I knew we're coming up way in the future. So crazy! Now I only shop with a list and only get things I know we need.

@rachelb2717 6 лет назад

If you miss having tv (weather and news) you can buy a tv antenna for like $10. Me and my boyfriend bought one. We don't use is all the time, but it is nice to be able to watch the local news and not have to pay for cable.

@shannontorrens1 6 лет назад

Great minds think alike! We did end up getting a TV antenna because like you said it is nice to see the local news once in a while. We only have one TV so that made it easy =) Thank you for watching!

@mimminiminiim565 6 лет назад

You can find everything online 😊

@caroldorsett7859 6 лет назад

Every morning I take one item out of the closet evaluate keep or donate!

@shannontorrens1 6 лет назад

I love that idea! I do something similar, if I try something on to wear and take it off for some reason I will set it aside and try it again and if that keeps happening I will donate the item. Thank you for watching!

@lanasin1267 6 лет назад

Good job! I know what a great feeling you get after clearing out so much unnecessary and not needed things! Btw, you look like Julia Roberts.

@shannontorrens1 6 лет назад

Lana Sin thank you so much! It's nice to have the extra room in our house too.

@boricuababyhuey7576 6 лет назад

I was thinking the same thing!

@andieelaine7271 3 года назад

You deserve nice things, those flip flops have seen better days. Buy yourself new ones and chuck those old ones.

@finonna6174 5 лет назад

Hi Shannon! I've been binge watching your videos to get motivation for decluttering and deep cleaning. But what I would like to see where and how do you store cleaning supplies, mop, vacuum cleaners, toilet papers and all those nevessary items that need a lot of space? TIA.

@shannontorrens1 5 лет назад

Hi Finonna, Thank you for that idea! I love it! I will make a video touring my cupboards and how I store my cleaning products and supplies. Thank you. 💛

@yaritzagonzalez1430 5 лет назад

Use baby hangers for your hanging pants. It’s life changing 👍🏼

@shannontorrens1 5 лет назад

Great idea!

@PeverinaAlpina 5 лет назад

I really like your videos! I like watching them while decluttering eheeheheh. I just wanted to say that the amount of things we have is also influenced by culture. What do you think? I am not a minimalist (would like to be one though) but all my clothes (jackets excluded) fit in the same drawers you have and they are more than enough. I live in Italy (North). When I watch american videos on youtube I get really impressed of how people have so many clothes, so I guess it's a cultural thing. I have lot of craft supplies though XD

@shannontorrens1 5 лет назад

Thank you! I completely agree that culture has a lot to do with how much stuff we have and why we have these things. Having a lot of stuff or wanting a lot of stuff isn't a new trend although a lot of people think it is. If we think about Kings and Queens throughout history, the goal was to always have as much stuff as possible and show off to everyone. Now it is easy to have a lot of clothes (at least in the US) because they are so cheap. I have been trying to find some secondhand clothes and the prices at the thrift store are more than buying the items new! I hope you are having a great week. 😀

@PeverinaAlpina 5 лет назад

@@shannontorrens1 I'm lucky we live in a town with no interesting clothing shops XD

@ultravioletpisces3666 5 лет назад

Lmao about cups!!!

@Loeviis 6 лет назад

You are doing great! Not much to do with the video but i find you very comfortable to watch :-) New sub

@shannontorrens1 6 лет назад

Thank you so much! Hope you are having a great day =)

@hazelannmagalong4714 4 года назад

Are you a working mom or a full time housewife and Mom?

@shannontorrens1 4 года назад

I work from home and I am a full time mom / house wife. I do all my work when the kids go to bed 😁

@hazelannmagalong4714 4 года назад

@@shannontorrens1 wow.. I dream of that kind of life you know.. I am thinking of leaving my current job and focus with kids. But I also fear being jobless.. Thank you for your videos..

@alondaharrison2379 6 лет назад

just found your channel...you inspire me to get off my butt lol

@shannontorrens1 6 лет назад

Alonda Harrison thank you 😁

@Sheilawyer 6 лет назад

Nice jumper!

@shannontorrens1 6 лет назад

Sheilawyer thank you

@Ayre2 6 лет назад

I like that dresser, where did you get it from?

@shannontorrens1 6 лет назад

The dresser is from Ikea. We have had them forever and they work great =)

@Pysslis 6 лет назад

Shayranee they are called Malm dresser, from ikea.

@wandarichardson4213 6 лет назад

Donate what you no longer love.

@user-km6er9de7o 6 лет назад

Hi ... you are beautiful and own a beautiful house May the Lord protect you Just one thing if I May can say Those dresses u got rid off Why don't u wear them at home on daily basis I have like that actually very large heavy dresses ... But I took them to tailor to cut the long tails or to make it short ..what ever works for me to make my moving around the house easy but also beautiful especially bing sexy 4 my husband U r very beautiful have a beautiful body .... I wpuld do that if I were u Xoxo I hope u don't mind about my comment 🌼

@shannontorrens1 6 лет назад

Thank you.

@user-km6er9de7o 6 лет назад

The Torrens Family Actually thank you for your videos 😘