The MINIMALIST Declutter You Didn't Know You Needed! Fresh Start for 2025 Tips

Just emptied my cupboard of old Tupperware containers and I am transitioning to glass. I’ve got so much more space 😊

I firmly believe in this method. Hubby bought me a new shower stool-the old one is in the trash. Grandson got me a new egg skillet-old one gone. Hubby received new bamboo cutting boards-old plastic ones-gone.

my husband has been saving boxes of all shapes....I just threw them all out, they were taking up the whole garage. I dont know why it becomes a thing as we get older to save things that might come in handy some day. A good day to declutter stuff

Diane, thanks for the reminder! I just added a new white tee, so the old white tee needs to be declutter. 💙the one-in-one-out method!

Thank you, Diane. I cleared out my cleaning supplies yesterday after we discovered a leak under our sink. Then today I went through my tops and jumpers and have a pile to take to the charity shop. Such a good feeling once you’ve done these jobs. What to do tomorrow?! 😄😘🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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so close to 100,000 subs, soon, very soon :)

Unboxed all my Christmas gifts this morning ! Must have read your mind!
Loving 3 videos a week. It's just what I need. Thank you x

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Rags are my problem. I too save old tea towels, socks, tshirts but as you were decluttering today, I realised, even though that is a good practice, I have too many. That’s my project for this avo-declutter my rag boxes (yes boxes 🤪)

Thank you! The paper towel holder on a magnet base to fill is very neat❤❤❤❤

It's always a good time to declutter, especially before and after Christmas!

I really enjoyed this video! Now I need to find the things I've been saving for someday.

I’ve just finished decluttering my linen closet and was going to reward myself with a cup of tea; however, started watching your video. When you got to the cups/mugs, you inspired me to have a quick clean out of a drawer in my kitchen which houses mugs that never get used, figure I could do it while my tea is brewing! Win, win! 👋🏻🇦🇺

Cleaning cloths are my nemesis

Lol I made flat bread pizza tonight as I just didn't feel like cooking. Finished a jar of sun-dried tomatoes and was going to keep the jar😂 Oh the dilemma I had was a struggle - finally put it in the recycling bin. Then watch your video and had a good laugh 😃

Cleaned out my storage and going to tear it down
I am no longer gonna hoard things I don't need
Tear down strong winds ripped half roof off
But otherwise I am happy another big area cleaned

We got pretty ruthless about keeping boxes "jist in case" last year and it was definitely easier to tiss the (well, actually recycle them) this year 🙂 Going tp do a bit of recycling in my medicine cabinet this week... some old lotion and body wash that needs to go...

TOO BIG/HEAVY: Donating 5-quart stainless steel stock pot with pasta strainer and steam basket AND recycling 3-quart glass slow cooker.
PLASTIC REDUCTION: Trashing drip coffee maker, plastic spatula and 3 cutting boards.
PFAS REDUCTION: Trashing nonstick tart pan, pie pan and cookie sheet today. Looking for stainless steel to replace two skillets with nonstick ceramic coatings that I found out also contain PFAS.

In most cases I have lighter weight, bamboo or glass alternatives already. alternatives.

Also trashing a broken handheld vacuum and 3 large pillows that are old. Trashing a torn raincoat.
I find decluttering to be easiest when I have clear reasons to remove things.

P.S.: When it's 15F/-9.4C and windy outside, I am happy to reschedule errands and be productive inside.

Happy January to Everyone. RAH, RAH, RAH!

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Thanks! You have given me something to think about as I continue to declutter ❤

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Great inspiring video!

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Ouch! The Xmas tin and package saving hit close to home! I’m the “it’s a really good box” person who has a stack of never used ones! I got up, grabbed the boxes and tossed them out in the bin the moment I saw this and recognized myself! I thought I would use them for organizing etc… but with less clutter comes less need for “storage” (a.k.a. Clutter keepers)
Feeling lighter already now and more room in my closet!🎉
My last vestige is my kitchen ‘junk drawer’ that was organized a week ago but fallen on hard times again! I need a solution that is easy and makes sense to me, so I’ll try again. I’ve mastered the “don’t put it down, put it away” for the house and flat surfaces-but that drawer seems to be my Achilles heel.
Thanks for the constant reminders and relentless good humor. I know I can do this —soon😬

So many mugs….. timer now set and decluttering happening! Thank you Diane, you truely are a God gift for my life.

Hi. While I was watching this video I decluttered a bunch of books. I have said it before but I so love the pom poms. Have a nice day.

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Thank you for this. Definitely too many mugs in our house. Typically the most awkward/worst condition ones are our sentimental faves. Very sci-fi getting rid of Dr Who & TBBT! My mum likes a LOT of back stock for everything but we only keep & reuse SOME Chinese takeaway plastic tubs. Needed this boost as my pep for decluttering has wained with work fatigue this week. Baby steps.

Very interesting that you're charged for the condiment packets. We need that in the U.S. When I go through the drive thru, I ask for 1 packet of something and I get a handful. Then, the extras are put in a kitchen drawer until it's time to throw them out and cycle in the new handfuls. Crazy

I love music, and I've decided to let go of my cassette tapes. I know, I should have done that years ago, but it's a big thing for me. Thank you, Diane, for your encouragement. ❤

Great video. I definitely have an issue trying to repurpose plastic and glass jars, but I am getting better.

Love the one in one out rule!

Boxes, especially pretty ones!

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Ohhh I used to hoard containers but I’ve learned to let them go and if I think they are good then they go into the donate pile!

I just decluttered 2 butter tubs, a frosting container, a pretty envelope that contained my 2024 calendar, and 2 cardboard boxes. My downfall is plastic containers with lids and cardboard boxes. 😂(I use Bonne Maman jars to hold sewing accessories, but how many do I need?)🎉 Thank you Diane!❤

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Thank you for another fantastic reminder that clutter can accumulate in our daily living. I liked how you shared about the gifts you got for Christmas. You let others know what you wanted and then didn't apologize for replacing the items that were no longer needed. Thank you for offering a perspective that I can have nice things but I need to be mindful that I don't allow things to become clutter. I hope that made sense...lol 🎉

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Love the "Au Revoir" for a declutter video ... don't tell me you didn't do it on purpose! 😉

One in one out😃 works perfect in regular times. Right now I am making the big move to a new smaller house. There is so much that CAN and HAS TO go out. So if you have doubts about any item, ask yourself: would I take it with me to a smaller house if I have to move next week. That's an amazing different criteria🙋🇳🇱🕊️🍀

This week I googled how long to keep cosmetics etc and went through all my make up and skin care. When I started checking I realised I'd had body lotions I didn't like for up to 3 years! All gone now I just have what's in date and what I ❤.

All of the content today applies to me Diane 😢 I used to host European students before Brexit so way to much of everything in the kitchen especially. I am scared (the idea "I might need that") is very strong but I will try today just copying your thought processes as you did it. Big love from Scotland ❤ could this really be the year I crack this ❤️

I realise I have kept empty peanut butter jars thinking I would mx paints in them in my studio. They can definitely go today - they can go in our recycling bin

Thank you so much for the motivation! Xx

Good point! I will look to my closet to do the same. Thank you so much

Like the au revoir shirt❤

My shelf of empty peanut butter jars is feeling seen right now 👀🤭

What kind of clutter trips you up? Jam jars, old mugs, or those too good to throw out boxes? 😍There is no shame here, let’s cheer each other on! 🎉 Rah, rah, rah!