7 Quick Fixes to Clear That Kitchen Counter Clutter

"Counters are not really shelves..." Wow. You're right 😩

1:35 for returns or exchanges I have a method that really works for me. Let's use your soda bottles for example... I'd put the bottles in a tote bag and hang it by the door (my mudroom has a row of hooks). If I needed a receipt or other paperwork, I'll put that in the bag too. Or let's say I want to color match something, that goes on the bag. Then I put a sticky note on the outside of the bag with the store name on it. Every time I leave the house, I check the bags... "Am I going by that store?"... Yes! I grab it without looking inside because I know that I'm prepared, everything I need is inside the bag and I don't get anxious. When I get to the store, I look in the bag and head to customer service. No more being embarrassed that I forgot the receipt. 💖🌞

I just decluttered and organized our bathroom cabinet. I got rid of 5 bags of old clutter! Felt great. Now tackling our kitchen as I watch! 😊

Thank you for always tending to make clutter seem real and normal and for having practical, obtainable solutions❤️

This popped up on my feed. Vertical organizational therapy (what I call it as a doctor nearing the end of my career) and decluttering 5 items at a time has helped me tremendously as I read about all the new doctors leaving or setting their boundaries really high and being reassured by the state while older doctors that sacrificed weren't. I wish I got organized twenty five years ago in my life, but it was always a mess due to my profession. Making a plan to leave has improved life tremendously. It is disturbing, to be disorganized, on top of everything else. What a great career you have. Enjoy, you are inspiring to me. I think it should be part of therapy for people with situational depression, adjustment disorder, etc...

It gets better...teach those kids young and hopefully they will help you right alongside declutter and clean! My son now 18 is a minimalist by nature. He sat down and watched many decluttering youtubers and this is the result! Great video as always! ☕

I like how you make videos for those of us who are space challenged.

Definitely a constant! And ever-changing. I was going to note, I understand the goal of clearer flat surfaces, but personally it doesn’t work for me. I try to limit it and am always looking for new ways to do that, but I love not only a bit easier access, but also how pretty my utensils holder is and my woodblock cutting board and knives, so I display them. Other things are nice to keep on my counter as I use them regularly and they’re heavy or simply because I haven’t found a better place for them yet. Constant!

I find one thing on the bench will multiply over night! I got therapy after family members causing fights or having resentment for me in there since I was a kid. This helped so much and now I’m single I can go in there freely and without guilt. I now I have a habit that as I leave a room, I try to make it tidier by taking a few things out of there that belong in the next room or near it that I’m going to. If I’m in the kitchen, I might do a quick trash run out to the bins. I try to keep a minimum in the pantry and just shop for the week as one cook up will last 5-6 days. I now know that I have a dirty dishes threshold and it’s only about 6 items and if I don’t do them ASAP, I used to leave them for a day or so as they caused me stress. A happy dance after doing them is essential. I also unstack the dishwasher when the microwave is on as it gives me a treat after the job. I’ve come a long way and it’s cool, not perfect…yet.

This absolutely worked for me. The fact that I didn't have to make a decision in the moment help me so much. I know I have to always clean the dining room table because I don't allow us to eat anywhere else in the house. So it motivated me to make sure we had a place to eat dinner. Using this trick from now on to clean off all flat surfaces

I love your organizing and declutter videos. ❤❤

Yay! A That Practical Mom video 😊

Congratulations on the new baby ! I’m so happy for you and your beautiful family !

The kitchen has to be spotless with all the dishes washed before I can even cook. 😂 AND I clean as I go while cooking. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

I love this, Kallie! I've been keeping our counters clear for a few years now, and it's a total game changer!!! ❤

Love that sweatshirt! I was so distracted by it, i had to follow your link and add it to my wishlist before i could focus on the content of the video. 😁

Morning. I just did a major counter clean up and declutter. Perfect timing. Thanks for the video ❤

This is really amazing 👏. When i used to make decisions what to remove my mind used to get drained out very easily but this method of removing everything then puting what i want on the counter is soo much better. Thankss 😊

Love the picture wall you put up in your office - Looks great!

Please keep making these types of videos. Routines. Productivity. Motivation. The Amazon hack videos are getting old. lol. No criticism here. Love the new branding!