Organizing Tips and Tricks for Bees - ClutterBug Organizing 

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The bee in me shrieked when you said get rid of things if you haven’t used it in 6 months. That’s way too short a period of time ha ha 🤭

I am a butterfly...no wait I am a bee... maybe a “Butterbee” 🤪

This really speaks to me! Here is a good Bee story: Many, many years ago when I got my first CD player, after I got about 12-15 CDs, I bought a nice wooden rack to display my little “collection”. Then I had some friends over...one of them started looking through them to find something they wanted to hear. I hollered across the room, “They’re organized by genre”! There was a lot of laughter about this...and I was a little embarrassed, but to be fair, if you have eclectic taste in music, genre is a logical order to use.

Where have you been all of my life?!?!? I just took the quiz and the description of a bee fits me to a “T.” I hide things away in baskets until I can figure out exactly how to organize them *correctly and permanently* Even knowing that a random hidden container needs to be sorted and organized can cause me stress. I always found it strange that clutter felt so overwhelming but it took me forever to get something organized in a way that Was satisfying. I have ADHD and OCD so I just figured that was another one of my quirks. This actually helps to put things in perspective.

Oh my goodness. I am SUCH a Bee! It’s so helpful to know this, and to just acknowledge that this is what’s gonna work for me and stop trying to be like somebody else!

I AM a BEE 🐝 You described me exactly.... perfectionist, crafter with everything sorted into little containers and happy when everything is labelled and put back where it belongs. The labels help me visually, and sometimes my non bee husband reads them, instead of asking me where things go. Had a laugh at the reference to crafts no longer used, as 6 months seems bit short. I will admit the latch rug that has been unfinished for nearly 40 years is a tad too long 🙃 but I am reluctant to admit defeat to throw it out and I have to wait till the browns and oranges of the 70's come back for anyone else to want it.

Oh, yes! Abundance, detailed, loathe getting rid of things, and a perfectionist.

Hey Cass, Please ENJOY every minute of it with Milo!! My son is grown and has a family of his own. I promise one day you will totally miss hearing MOM yells. Fingerprints everywhere, needing you to help him with everything ect, ect. I think boys grow up and really become more independent and don’t need you as much. I think girls always seem to need their moms even when they are grown. I know how you feel because I have been there and thought the same thing when mine was young. Just hang in there because one day you will say oh I wish they were kids again! Hanging all over me! My son and I are very close but someone told me when he was little that they grow up fast and they DO! So Enjoy 😉 this crazy 😜 life!

It's easier to let go of stuff if you can find someone who wants it. That's a satisfaction by itself - giving away something other people need.

Thankfully my husband and I are both bees! I pictured us sitting around sorting screws while our, almost 4 year old, keeps showing us the same whale in his whale book over and over and over for 30 mins. Thanks so much for the series. I have both books, plus the workbook, and now the ebook. Buzzin' away. 🐝🐝

I love that shot of the closet full of labelled clear bins. I think that is ideal 😃

Cherish every minute of Milo’s wanting to wrap around you! Mine was like that, then he hit 11yrs old and things changed. Love every minute you’re in!

You. Are. Awesome. Successful AND able to be a stay at home mom-the hardest job in the world! Don’t ever apologize. You are killing it.

The 🐝 is exactly what I am with a hint of a butterfly 🦋 !!

I’m a bee, and I really appreciate how thoughtful and kind you are about each personality style! The popular RU-vid cycle of hauls followed by purges leave me an emotional mess. You’re a breath of fresh air! PS stay warm up there in Canada. I can’t even imagine. I want to cry every time I go outside & it hasn’t dropped below 0 during the day.

Being his Mom is the most important thing. Thanks for sharing ideas to this Bee.

Thank you Cass, for this post. I'm most definitely a BEE & your entire video was just for me :) Prior to the loss of my mum, almost 8 years ago, I would have given Bree [Desperate Housewives] a run for her money! After mum's passing, my world crumbled & clutter took over in a huge way & I didn't care. It has been quite a journey for me to get to where I am today, which is feeling more inclined to have a beautiful home again. My quirky, BEE thing: if I can't ensure that ALL the containers [baskets, bins etc] will be in the same colour or style... I'm immediately put off the entire idea of reorganising, as I'd like it to look, "just so" = perfectionist. But the perfectionist me struggles against the energetic me who just wants to sort it all out [fortunately, energetic me is winning most of the battles!] I hold onto things due to my perceived value they have [especially things that belonged to my mum] = borderline hoarder [which alarms me] I'm also quite a craft-loving BEE - lots of supplies & things *SOLUTION*: I've decided to tackle my issues by doing a little bit of something every day. Whether it's shredding old documents for 20 minutes [that's when the shredder needs a break] or cleaning one drawer in a cupboard for 20 mins - I have to do something, over & above my cleaning, to bring order. I've implemented this idea since the beginning of the year & it's becoming a routine = happy BonniBee, as I see progress every day. I'm also tracking it in my Bullet Journal, which gives me a sense of accomplishment & satisfaction, that I'm rising above this situation. It's also beating the 'paralysis' that used to settle over me... "there's so much to do & will I ever get it done?" At this time, the statement "Rome wasn't built in a day" is so meaningful to me, it reminds me that I'm clearing & organising for ME & no-one else. I can work at my pace & not get overwhelmed. #LoveYourselfALittleMoreKindly

Bee, here. I've got some of those systems that worked in the past, but they are behind the stacks of my current projects. LOL. I just retired, so I am going to give myself time to dig out from under before I make final decisions. So excited to have found Clutterbug who understands my brain function and doesn't judge me as harshly as my inner judge. LOL.

I just wanna say as a mom for a young child, I really appreciate your story, it's so motivating and your videos are awesome!

Just took the quiz. Says I'm a bee. Watched this. I cannot believe how relatable ALL of this is!! I'm definitely a tidy perfectionist with piles everywhere. Also have a bursting craft room 🙈 And my boys are 3 & 6 and the older one especially wants to be right with me and give me a play by play of his day.

I took the first quiz and said, I'm a butterfly for sure. wrote it down, took notes, etc. Then, i watched more of your videos and thought, 'oh shoot, i'm a ladybug!' well maybe i'm a bit of both? Then, I proceeded to take ladybug notes and planned accordingly.... THEN I took your mini course and took the big quiz and i was 100%, without a doubt, a freaking bee!!! What the heck?!?!!!! Anyway, just thought i'd share. I'm going to try to push forward as a bee and see if I can "bee" successful (

You're right! I haven't done candle making in over 17 years....time to get rid of the candle making equipment 😂 I'm soooooo beeeeeeee 🐝🐝🐝

This is so me! Oh my God, what a relief. I could never figure out how I could be so completely organized when it came to certain areas of my life, like work and school, but my home was (is) a disaster zone. Those other places/things are separate and smaller. My home gets overwhelming and if I can’t do it perfectly, I don’t do it at all. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

So cute your story about your son.😂😂. When my girl was little I used to stay by her, petting her till she fell asleep, I put low soft music for her (still do ). So it was starting to be time consuming, like thinking of the kitchen I still had to tidy up etc., so I started to say, "just one more music" and she'd say "no , three more" this went on for forever until eventually it got to be just a goodnight kiss . She's eleven now but still there are nights she convinces me to stay longer. I'm sure I'll miss these moments.😭

Oh my gosh!!! I’m not broken, I’m just a classic bee!!!!!!!! Thank you!!!

I love the video and I love you put your kids first! They do grow up. I miss my summers with my kids doing all kinds of free stuff. 🤣 Museums, free movies, swimming, .25 cent ice cream cones at a real dairy. Savor the moments. I know kids can drive us crazy at times, so worth it! My son was our first and he did the same things as your’s is. I think girls are tougher growing up. Boys become men and they become tough on the outside but still squishy on the inside!

Loved the story about your son! 💗 I miss my baby boy, who is now in his 30s! Lol .. but he was the one who clung to me the most and was so sweet. I know your son is older now but have awesome memories of him when he was so little. Thank you for sharing that story. 💗

Boys are awesome! Enjoy your home time.

You’re a great mom! Kids come first. They grow up and my boy who follows me to the bathroom and yelled for me every five minutes now has a wife and two little boys and they are busy. I don’t get to see them as often as I want. Soak it up! 😊

My oldest is exactly like your son. Can NOT leave me alone and I have to see everything he does.

Ughhh lol I'm totally a bee. I laughed out loud so many times because you've described me so perfectly..hobbies, dealing with clutter and yet still putting that one screw back in that one spot. Thanks for this 🐝💕

I know this was a loooong time ago, but I just had to tell you that I love this series! This video in particular with the last part about being busy being a mom to your children Made me laugh because mine are just the same!!! My oldest boy is 8 now and he still calls me to show me something that he thinks is histericall on tv. Every five minutes they come and interrupt whatever it is that I am doing because they want to chat or whant me to do something for them...I don't know if this will get easier but as you said that is being a mom. Good for you Cass! You are lovely!

Omg! You nailed it! This is totally me! I have been binge watching your channel for about 2 weeks now. We just bought a house and I have always struggled with organizing and clutter and letting go. So I am making myself find a system that will help me keep our house harmonious. I've been listening to your channel while driving, and as I am sorting and purging and organizing. This is the most progress I've made in forever. I am a mother of 2, a preschool montessori teacher and a crafter/hobbieist......so I hold on to way too much, admittedly. Also, hearing about your ADHD...hits the nail on the head! I haven't been diagnosed but have always believed I have adhd. I have "squirrel sysndrom" lol thank you so much for everything you do and are!!

Thank you for your insights, realizing I can bee myself might just transform my hive!

I'M A BEE no doubt about it. I've been retired for one year, but always have been a BEE. I love to label things and have CLEAR jars, containers, totes, etc. If I don't see it, I don't know I have it. TWO Weeks ago we moved to a different State so the past 4 months have been doing a Upack and my craft room and studio were the first to be packed. I'm going nuts not creating and next week when we move into a new home, my craft room will be established, and I'll be busy as a BEE , pun intended, lol setting up and organizing. continued. I did have to let go of hundreds of items while packing tho...so, I took approximately 13 trips to the Senior Center with them so seniors would have an abundance of crafts to explore. They were so grateful and I in turn, felt very at peace. I wanted to make my own clay beads, so purchased all new molds, toaster oven to bake them in, pasta machine, and on...and on...did I use them ever? NO...So, those at the senior center will have a blast. Anyway, thanks so much for sharing. I've watched many of Alexandra's videos...she's great...Happy crafting all. I'll soon be back in my 'hive' buzzing along and creating up a storm. Blessings, ~ ALANA ~

Put your family first, we understand they are more important than us in RU-vid Land. Keep up the great work!

I am so a bee. I thought I was a butterfly but it did not feel right. In this video I felt like you were describing me and my house. Thank you for the insight. I hope now finally I can get my house organized and find time to quilt!

Okay, so now I'm a Butterfly-bee. That makes perfect sense. I took 16 items for donations today. I brought back 2 of my donations and picked up another book. That is the bee in me I guess!

I'm a BEE!!! Still bingeing on your videos! Love!!!

I'm definitely a mix of Butterfly and Bee. I have a lot of clear containers... and labels. I don't know why I hadn't thought to label my lineup of mason jars filled with colored pencils though! It was actually stressing me out remembering which brand was in which jar, but I didn't realize it until you said something about labels. It took just a few minutes and it makes me so happy! Thanks for your tips! ( I love Alejandra too!)

I organized my desk "junk" drawer yesterday using $3 worth of supplies from Dollar Tree! I think you would be proud!

I'm a cross between a cricket & a bee. So now that I know I now have ideas how to get things started to organize each section of my house. Craft room, and etc.

I have loved Alejandra for many years now without knowing we were similar. I'm a bee, My 5yro is a Bee. Thank you for this vídeo.

Don't you look stunning!! I love the shirt and scarf combo. My youngest boy is 7, exact same way. He wants me to sing to him while he is in the bathroom-- yep, I do it. He's got me wrapped.

I’m a ladybug in general, but as a crafter... I turn into a bee with my projects!

You son and 5 year old son sound like twins. Glad to know its not just our household. 🤪😂😁 Yep, I am a bee. Learning to let go. Start with the mind and mentally making that shift in thinking.

When I first took your test, I didn't think I was a bee, but the more I watch your videos and others, I can see that is me. I saw a video the other day and the lady was using clear containers and I didn't like it. So I'll be a happy bee.

Your channel has helped me transform my thinking and my home. Thank you so much. I’m a butterfly and my husband is a ladybug/grasshopper. So you’ve helped us make a compromised home. Double thanks for that lol.

My son does that too! I started making his older brothers go in the bathroom with him. Now they all want to hang out in the bathroom and read, talk, and sing.

Lol I'm a bee!! I can't believe you hit it sooo well. If I can't do it right, I don't do it. I make all crafts, sawing to cooking and Bible art. Everything that's art. Lol yap a bee. Thank you this really helps.

I am either a bee or a butterfly. It's interesting though I love to get rid of things! I do remember when I was a kid having to organize every little tiny thing! Haha! I also have a little one! She is 2 and she has to always be with me!

I am a "Ladybug" and my husband is a "Bee", we already naturally compromised in some areas of our home before watching these tips. I feel like these bugs organizing comparisons are on point! I like bins to organize, but he wants to see things, so the bins in the office are clear. We also took the doors off the closet in the office to that organization area is visible, but also in clear bins, lol. Funny, but it worked out.

I was wondering where you were! I missed you. Lol. I get the 5 year old!! Enjoy it! I wish i had those days back. They were the best!

I think I am a bee. I need to see things otherwise I forget where they are and I am happiest if they are micro organized. Decluttering at last and limiting my stuff by what is important and the space I have. Its making me more productive too.😊😊. I do go back and redo the system every 4-5 mths if it is not working well and try a new method. Slowly my home is going from chaos to clean. For other members in my family the organising system just has to be easy to use and put back. Your channel and journey has inspired me . Thank you !!

You’re so beautiful, Cass. Thanks for sharing yourself with us, you’re always a joy to watch & make such valuable content, every time.❤️😊

💡light bulb has gone off - i thought I was a hybrid but I’m DEFINITELY a 🐝 - a complete perfectionist. Macro & micro make so much sense...getting busy today. THANK YOU!!! 💖

My boys are 2 years apart and for a while there, when they were little , all three were like what you described, at the same time. I miss those days! {They are still kind of like that only they are 26,24,and 22 now, lol}

I'm a cricket and my hubby is a bee... he likes his hat, keys, and sunglasses on the entry table. I said " How about in a nice clear basket in the drawer?". The drawer part was a snag... but he does it for me. One example. Lol

You’re right - I LOVE bookshelves, peg boards, and hanging onto present (& past) hobbies. My current challenge is that I live in an apartment that has V limited storage space and no garage. Needless to say, “installing” anything that requires more than a tiny nail is NOT an option. The organisational side of me loves the notion of clear stacking bins & labels, but the visual/ antique-loving side of me recoils at the sight of all that plastic. Oh - did I mention I’m on rather a budget, due to serious health issues? ;) So, suggestions tailored to RENTERS would be eagerly welcomed! Thanks.

Love your videos. Love your stories. I have found that if i give my son a power hour everyday - just me and him time- play a game, complete attention on him- he will let me film if needed. Maybe that would help your son. We will miss this time with them when they are older won't we?! Thanks for all of your great organization tips. You're so down to Earth.

Awww I love your channel and we need your encouragement not to feel overwhelmed and blame ourselves when we have small children undoing our "organizing". Also your son sounds absolutely adorable and yes please wipe off the snow from his cheek. My youngest son has now discovered "daddy" and he wants to to everything with him ONLY. So he puts me out of the room or wants him to play with him all the time and mommy can't play!!! hhahaha, he somehow formed a "boys tree house" without the actual tree house but it definitely has the "Mom's not allowed" signed nailed on the door...So enjoy it! We can wait while you enjoy theme moments. Love your videos and podcasts.

Cracking up so hard over this cause you're describing my husband's whole personality to a T 🤣🤣 especially when you said they'll take the time to sort screws, my husband has spent probably hours just sorting nuts bolts and screws, meanwhile his entire work space is a wreck cause he hasn't first taken care of the macro categories

I have kept my grandfather's leather tooling tools for over 20 years, and I am now learning to use them, and am going to be making leather stuff to put on etsy! I also haven't done any origami or paper projects in quite a few months, but when I wanted to make sleeves for recipe cards to send my kids, I had craft papers, and also have been using them to put Etsy gift messages in my packages I ship out! So we actually do use the stuff, and I would not have the money right now to go out and buy more. But what you say can be true for a lot of things we keep!

I think I used to be a Bee 100% with the need to see everything, my hobbies and baking, and reluctance to let go. I've changed as I've hit mid-life though and am now a ladybug. I just need an easy system but tucked away behind closed doors. I have also learned to let go of things pretty easily, so I personally feel we change over time as our life and needs change.

This I've found is the most resourceful and budget saving. Yes! Definitely part Bee as a mom trying to plan for a second baby and what to keep. I did manage to get rid of 6 small boxes of kid/Baby stuff reducing books and toys the past few days! It's great!

Six months isn't long enough with craft supplies to determine if it'll be used again or not. I'm a cold weather knitter and crocheter so I absolutely go months without touching my yarn. I think most crafters have things they cycle through doing. I only make soap every other year or so, but if I got rid of my soap molds and cutters I'd have to rebuy them every time I wanted to make soap or just never make soap again. This is part of the reason why I've struggled with decluttering in the past, BUT I have figured it out! These videos have helped a lot.

The Boy Who Cried Wolf might be a book to invest in for Mr Milo. ;)

I have been so looking forward to this series, as I find it hard to live with myself because I am a combination of different bugs. This was so rewarding to watch because I could finally say someone "GETS" me, so thank you SO MUCH for that, Cass!! So far, I see myself in both butterfly and bee categories. I am a perfectionist and do delay in organizing until I can do it "right". I hate clutter but still have it. I have anxiety about having too many things and not enough things. I keep things for sentimental and practical purposes which creates hoarder danger! I want to display and decorate certain things, but want the messier or not streamlined things hidden in closed storage. A prime example of the ideal storage situation for me in the kitchen would be a hutch where I could display my small teapot collection on an upper shelf, but could have everything else behind closed doors. I would actually prefer to cover glass doors with material to avoid seeing the contents. This is a challenge; however because I am an out of sight, out of mind person. My friend's hutch always looks cluttered and it drives me nuts. I am very visual but because of my anxiety, I want to look around and see clutter-free but tactfully decorated surfaces. I also have ADD which is why I can't have too much visual stimulation lol. I do not enjoy open storage because of dust. Kitchens with floating storage freak me out. I can't wait to see the next 2 videos and the ones you do of combinations. This is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO helpful!! Thank you so much, Cass. My friends simply do not understand my dilemmas.

Milo's story had me in stitches. I'm not quite a Bee, do have strong organisational skills, but not a Bee. Greetings from South Africa

I finally figured it out after watching more then a few of your vids! I'm a bee!

Visual….yep….I had a lady laugh at how many post it notes I have up….but I know exactly where to look for the information needed. Now I totally understand that she and I just have different systems. That’s a good thing. Thank you for this!

I never comment but this is SO SPOT ON!!! Every image you used was exactly what I pin and search all the time! Great quiz, I love the new direction you're taking with these personality types!!

I love this organizing series you're doing! You are so much fun! You make cleaning lesson a drudgery and capitalize on the joy of having some organization in our lives! Great! Love ya, Girl!

I must be a bee because I love to procrastinate. And I love to organize. I am not yet divorced and live by myself. I love having company but I'm okay with the mess because I just haven't finished setting up my systems yet. But I'm also a butterfly because paperwork just isn't on my radar. So I do find the butterfly style of dump and go works really well for me. I am learning a lot from this master class and I really appreciate your class.

Please note WE are all HERE as you APPEAL to US.. There are many organizational RU-vidr’s but they are too perfect . You are a real person . We WANT U for ALL our solutions. Alejandra scares me . You have such great advice that makes soooo much sense !!Don’t stop ❤️❤️❤️❤️

oh my goodness, your story about your crafty friend really got me and the way you talk about how hanging on actually ends up hindering the future .. thank you

I feel so seen finally! I'm almost 100% a Bee and have struggled with all this my entire life. But my mom is 100% a Ladybug and so some of her methods are helpful but other times when something is just shoved somewhere it gives me anxiety. I would rather leave it out to be put away later than put it in the wrong space. But now that I know what why we clash it is so much easier to just pick and choose what parts I need to choose her style with. This honestly made me feel so much better

My first son was like Milo... (can’t believe he’s 5 already... I remember him being a Bub in your vids)... my son is 17 now.. grew out of his clingy ness to me when he went to school. Now I occasionally think back and miss being needed so intensely but treasure my alone time too. Love the Bee tips❣️

Lmao!!!! Your son's story is HA-larious!!!!! HILARIOUS!!! YOU'RE A ROCKSTAR LADY!!!! 😂🤣

Love this series! I think I'm a Bee minus having open storage. And of course I love the stories at the end.

I tend to be a ButterBee. I have learned to organize in large groups until I can micro organize. I have always referred to micro organizing as my "putzing time". I get cranky when I get so busy, I don't have time to putz. So, I try to include time for putzing each week. Putzing helps keep me more organized and it reduces my stress levels......I can flit along as a happy, busy little Bee.

I watched 2 episodes of "Hot Mess House" and Just listening to your descriptions I decided I was a "Butterfly" When I took the test that's what it revealed about me! At 72, I not only need to get myself "organized" but I also need to clean out 50+ years of life so my kids don't have to do it after I'm gone. Baby steps for me, but something to do every day!

My mom was a bee. I can totally see her in these organizing methods. 🐝🥰 I miss her. 🥺

My husband is a bee!!! This description fits him so well!! He has three major, and a bajillion minor hobbies. He literally has at least 4 times the amount of stuff that I (cricket) do. I'm re-organizing our house, starting with a living room. I've been trying to figure this part of him out for a couple years now, lol, trying different systems. Definitely using this info for creating a system that works for the both of us and our kids. Don't know if this will work but definitely give it a whirl!

YAY! Happy Happy, JOY JOY!!!

I know some of it is just the age, but it sounds like Milo really values and craves Quality Time like I do. Being intentional about spending time with him (preferably alone doing what he wants) will help this a lot - not entirely of course... Also it may be a good time to teach him about "The Boy Who Cried Wolf"; even going as far as ignoring his cries no matter how extreme they sound. (I would have a system in place with your daughters that they will let you know if he is in actual trouble or have some cameras around that you can check just in case) Hopefully that would teach him to save those cries for real emergencies and you spending quality time with him will show him that he doesn't need to scream for your attention and devoted time. I know you're a great mom and probably already doing this, but I had to speak up since he sounds a bit like me :P

Oh my goodness! How did you get inside my head?!? You nailed what I myself didn't realize until I heard you say it. This is fabulous! I'm not entirely sure what I am going to do with my newfound knowledge that I am a bee with a side of minimalist, but I will keep watching until I figure it out. Thanks. You are doing something truly useful with these videos.

I watch Clutter fairy and she recommended your site. I'm Sooo glad I did. I've always wondered why I wasn't more like my Ladybug friends or family. I always felt like a failure cause I could never keep my STUFF neat & tidy. Well, I'm a BIG TIME crafter and probably more like a BEE. Lol!! I can really relate to what you're sharing. You've inspired me to LET GO! God bless you!

OMG! I am a 🐝. You are speaking directly to me! Lol. I love your channel! Thanks for the wonderful tips!

To fix my to see all I have a problem I did throw it away. Today My life is simplified and much easier and my big scraping, happy planning, doodle hobby is more organized. The things I had a hard time to get throw I photo them and put them in my google photo cloud. I see them pretty often and I do not miss them. Life has been a place of joy after my throw campaign. I am a bee but I have a lot of butterfly in me too. Thanks for a good channel. Love and Hugs from Stockholm Sweden. One More thing Alejandra Rocks I have studied in here programs sen she started and She is the one to get me to throw all... And it helped me.

When I started to learn about organizing, I watched Alejandra's videos. For a long time it felt overwhelming to even create those systems. I always felt those were so many stuffs and I will no way maintain a detailed system like that. But I had no clue about these bug types at that point of time. When I started watching your organizing style and doitonadime, I immediately felt it was easy and sounds so me. After this video series, I am able to connect the dots and understand why certain organizing styles didn't work or even feel it will work to begin with. (I am a ladybug)

Great video! My son is 5 too! Sounds like he loves you very much. Savor it. He likes attention. Dont give in to everything he wants. Always say in a minute. Make him wait for every thing. After a while he will only ask you for his really important wants. (Mother of six, 3 boys, 13, 7 and 5 and 3 girls 15, 11 and 10) 😊

OMG! Epiphany Moment! Been subscribed for few years now & always thought I was a cricket b/c I do tend to organize stuff into piles until I have time to set up "the perfect system". Now I realize I'm a bee! Everything you said in this vid hit too close to home! Things I've been told my whole life! "Stop being so perfect." "Learn to let go a little." ETC... Already subscribed to Alejandra's channel and am drooling over her work already. Pray for me cuz I'm a hot mess and need to get my clutter (aka. hobbies and projects) under control.

I’m just seeing this video for the first time. Super justifier, here. Watching this video made me realize that I need to throw out all of my art supplies from when I went to college for interior design. It was 20 years ago, and I’m holding onto everything because the markers alone were hundreds of dollars. But I haven’t touched them in 20 years 🤦🏻‍♀️

Yep I'm a bee! But I've learned to finally let go of things I'd been hoarding for 5 years or more. Things I might "need" to make that one amazing thing that I never attempted or completed lol Its awful! But I have found now I get more enjoyment of letting go then holding on. I think at heart I'll always be a bee, but I'm striving to be more of a mindful and simple bee. I can't do labels and if I see how much stuff I've collected it's too much of an eyesore though I don't want anything hidden either. Oh the struggle! Lol Thanks for this series!

I took the clutterbug test, and at first I was surprised that I was a bee, because I'm not crafty and don't have lots of hobbies, but when I saw this video where you mentioned Alejandra, I understand that I'm most definetly a bee, I like to organize my things EXACTLY like Alejandra (love her video "the most organized home in America, and I binge watched all of her videos), and when I set up a successful system I keep it tidy because I like to admire my system like forever and put things back in and play with my super organized systems. Where there is no system it's chaos because things don't have a home to put it back in and I tend to let the clutter be clutter even though it bothers me a lot. I dont like to tidy up on a daily basis, but I love time consuming perfect organizing for future tidyness 😅 I'd love to have the most organized home in my country, and have realized that for me to achieve that I have to declutter a lot, I can not put clutter into system and expect to keep it tidy, I would not admire a system containing clutter and hence not enjoy putting it back = more chaos. Edit: After watching the video on organizing for ladybugs, I think I to some degree am a butterfly as well, I LOVE the entryway and command centre in the ladybug video. I never put my jacket away in the closet so I got rid of the closet, and I have butterfly-type clutter 😅

Cassandra, you have such a great personality & sense of humor. Love all your advice & inspiration!! I’m not a bee - thank goodness - I’m allergic... 😜

Ok so I thought I was a butterfly but now I know I'm actually a bee! Thanks for these great videos. x

My husband and I took your quiz yesterday and now we understand each other so much better! He’s a bee and I am a ladybug. Now I get why he is the way he is!!!!